Hawaii Sushi

This cozy sushi spot offers an authentic taste of Japanese cuisine. The staff is friendly, the service is quick, and the food is impressively fresh. We especially loved the spicy ahi bowls — absolutely delicious! Seating is limited, but the warm atmosphere makes up for it. A definite must-visit for sushi lovers

Such delicious sushi!! You can seriously get so many rolls for such a low price. Their eel, shrimp, and salmon rolls were all so good. The only thing they lack is a nice interior. The store is pretty small, and there's not really seating.

There's so much fabulous sushi in the world in general, but especially in Hawaii, of course there's also a lot of bad-mediocre sushi in the world, and a lot of sushi that's forgettable or just okay but this place! Is not of that kind. Now do I remember what I ordered? Not exactly. Also when we went they were out of salmon, so there was an improv situation on top of things but whatever it was, all of it was superb. I need more positive descriptors. I keep going to all these great places and it's making my reviews repetitive. But this was another winner. They were very friendly inside, we had nice conversation and they didn't bite our heads off for coming in so soon to closing time (I've worked in many a restaurant. I know the stinging pain of a last minute customer). The lack of salmon was a blow but whatever little tuna number they cooked up for me here hit the spot, I didn't feel like anything was missing. I love take out. It was a great night. We had a nice happy time walking there and walking home and eating at the table and talked mostly about how good it all was. Life is made by simple pleasures people and there's few pleasures finer than some damn good sushi

so so so good, the ahi jerky, miso soup, lava rock roll, and ahi special, EVERYTHING was the best. sweet staff and to quote my husband "best sushi I've had in my life" so highly recommend.

A nice yummy sushi place. Great value. Hamachi Nigiri was top quality. The rice was perfect. Their rolls were great too - a special shrimp roll that was being featured, and Big Island if you love fish. The cashier was also very friendly and kind. I and my family will be back, please give them some business so they are there until then.

What I love about this place is it is so cozy and down to earth. A lot of newer sushi spots play to much into futuristic and gimic styling. You wont find that here. Hawaii Sushi is classic and traditional. Great sushi, but even better staff and service.

I live nearby and this is my favorite sushi spot. Everything is fresh and well made. They use baby shrimp instead of imitation crab, which I love! They are always friendly and helpful.

I recently dined at Hawaii Sushi, a restaurant specializing in sushi. The first thing that I noticed about the place was its nice atmosphere which was very welcoming and cozy. However, the overall experience was quite average and didn't live up to my expectations. The first let down was the small portion sizes that were offered. They were not worth the price charged and left me wanting more. Although the food was decent, it wasn't exceptional and could have been better. Nevertheless, it was a better option compared to gas station sushi or convenience store sushi. I opted for a takeout which was a smooth process and the staff was friendly enough to assist me with my order. The wait time was also reasonable considering I didn't place an online order beforehand. However, I wouldn't say that Hawaii Sushi was the best value for money. In conclusion, Hawaii Sushi may not be the ideal place to enjoy sushi if you're looking for larger portions or higher quality sushi for the price. Although the atmosphere was pleasant, it was not enough to completely redeem my experience.

Take away only! It's also best if you call your order ahead because it takes a bit to make it. Otherwise, we liked it a lot and went back twice!

Small sushi spot with couple tables to sit outside or a small bar top inside. Service was quick and friendly. She brought our sushi out fast. I was surprise. But happy as I was so hungry The fish tasted so fresh, we really did enjoy the sushi. We picked the Big island roll, Crunchy lava roll and spicy Ahi Jalapeño. Great little joint for a quick bit, for fresh sushi or poke bowls. I would only say for me, there was a little too much rice on the big island roll.

Good take out sushi. Either select among the pre-made sushi or place an order. The rotating $6 daily special is a great value. Wish the ehomaki was served all year bc the fillings are unique & delicious. Friendly service. Weekday parking is fairly easy in the small shared parking lot. TIP: They have a stamp card.

The salmon nigiri is sooooo good! Quick and easy spot with great service. 10/10 great food

I can't believe I haven't written a review sooner, but maybe because I love this spot too much. Sometimes you need sushi at an affordable price without the affordable taste, and Hawaii Sushi always hits the spot. The spicy Hamachi is my go to, I love how clean and refreshing it tastes with the lemon. But honestly I have not gone wrong with anything I've gotten here. The service is always great with such nice workers and the quality on peak. I will be back again and again.

Fresh fish, fast service, not much place to sit but the perfect place to pick up your favorite fish and head to the beach for a little picnic.

Check out the fresh batches of pie in the cooler on front. I got half tuna and hamachib bowl with avocado for only $18. It was the perfect amount is rice on the bottom (3/4 inch).)

SPICY AHI AVOCADO @hawaii_sushi 3045 Monsarrat Ave Suite 1, Honolulu, HI * @hawaii_sushi is a Japanese owned sushi small business that is new (to me). This was my first time stumbling upon them after going on a run on my most recent trip home. The staff is super kind, the store is clean, and there are lots of pictures to help you decide on what you want to order. They have poke, sushi, and specialty bowls. * I ordered the Spicy Ahi Avocado Bowl and it was probably one of the best bites I had back home this time around. The spicy ahi is smashed into this creamy texture that is complemented by even more creaminess from the avocado. We demolished it in 5 minutes because the creamy texture and taste was so satisfying. * 10/10 would go back again. Next time I definitely want to try their poke like the ginger ahi . #chopsticksnboots

Go here immediately. The food was spectacular. The service was kind and efficient. The bowls are meticulously prepared and taste fresh and prepared to perfection. It's quite possibly the best bowl of unagi I have had in a long time, if ever. Every time I'm close by, I'll be stopping here. We had lunch here before heading up to the top of Diamond Head. Perfect way to start a Hawaiian day.

Gr8 sushi. Just picky about extra wasabi and could do with a lift in attitude. It is a hole in the wall and parking is hell, but I would recommend it if you have the patience

Ok, I'm going to say I really loved this spot!! So it went from a 4 star unfinished review to 3 after this unflattering experience. Out of no where there started to charge ($2) for their rice vinegar. I found this out after I had placed my order and a lady front the kitchen side came to me and said that. It was unpleasant. And it's not advertised so it very much felt like they/she just decided to make that up. I have a soy allergy, but it takes me eating soy for it to affect me. She went out of her way yo make sure I didn't have any faith in my ability to eat here and decider to cancel my order and get a green smoothie at the Health Bar next door. So if soy allergies are not an issue for you and you don't mind paying $2 for rice vinegar if you want it. Then it's still a good sushi spot to come to. I'm going to take a break from sushi and this spot for sure. But it's still decent even if their manners and policies could be improved.

Quality, fast, amazing. This was so good! I can't believe how close it is to the beach

I absolutely love a spicy ahi bowl made with minced ahi-Japanese style (as opposed to local style big chunks). It's the style you'll typically find at Kozo, where the pieces of ahi are smashed small into almost a paste. I know that doesn't necessarily sound the most appetizing but it is and it's my favorite way to have a spicy ahi bowl. Saw pictures of Hawaii Sushi paired with the good reviews so I had to give it a try. It was delicious! High quality sushi with a solidly large portion! I got the avocado spicy ahi bowl and it seemed like there was a whole avocado in there. Seriously great portion size. The rolls were also killer and super good! Great quality sushi spot for quick on the go!

After a long delayed flight, I was craving a sushi snack when I arrived on Oahu and came across this place on Yelp. They had excellent reviews so I thought I'd give it a try. They're located in Kapahulu off of Monsarrat in a small shopping center, across the street from Pioneer Saloon. Parking lot is shared and limited. They have several other popular restaurants there, so if parking is filled up then you'll need to find street parking. I placed my order online and it was ready at the time they quoted. When ordering online, I recommend that you select the Square method to pay instead of DoorDash, as the latter will tack on extra dollars to your order if you go through them. They have a wide range of options including nigiri, rolls, poke bowls, sashimi, combos & party platters. Everything seemed very reasonably priced. I ordered the Philadelphia roll for $7.95 and the Ume cucumber hosomaki for $4.75. They combined both cut rolls into one bento box, which was perfect. Everything was fresh and delicious, and the sushi rice had the right flavor and texture. The two ladies working there spoke Japanese but also understood English well. The inside is small and operates more like a take-out place, although they do have a couple of tables outside. I would definitely return again the next time I'm craving sushi!

This is my FAVORITE casual sushi spot in town. Everything I've had has been super delicious and fresh and really reasonably priced. My favorite are the platters (order ahead for potlucks). IMHO you get better than what you pay for. I like to order jalapeño hamachi roll. I just tried their Kinako mochi and it melted in my mouth. Low key just want to gatekeep this place. The staff are also very friendly and nice!!

Great service from the cashier who gave me tips for my first time here. Sushi was fresh and portions seemed solid to me. This was a recommendation from a friend and worth the drive for the location away from our vacation spot. I liked the specialty rolls a bit more than the standard rolls. For eel, I would recommend a bowl instead of the roll we got. You will get more eel that way. Other than that worth a try if you are around and prices are more reasonable than close to Wakiki

This is my favorite sushi joint in all Honolulu. Why? Because they are the only ones who have hamachi jalapeno rolls!!! Why doesn't everyone offer jalapeno slices with their sushi? WHY? They have the freshest fish and your sushi is made to order. The dragon roll is so crunchy on the outside with just the right amount of sweet. The kids love to get the simple maki rolls with cucumber, ahi, salmon and avocado. The also make a tasty seaweed salad.

A hole in the wall in a little strip mall with amazing fresh fish and very friendly service. Only a few small tables to stay and eat. I had a spicy hamachi roll with jalapenos and seaweed salad and a mango cream soda. Amazing and delicious.

This review is for Hawaii Sushi's Ehomaki, which they only make for Setsubun. Setsubun is the day before the beginning of spring in the old calendar in Japan. This year was February 3rd. I always celebrate by getting roasted soybeans and throwing them at devilish people whilst yelling "Oni wa soto! Fuku wa uchi!" On Setsubun, you should also eat Eho-Maki (fortune roll)! Seven ingredients for the seven gods of fortune. Don't cut up the maki and eat it in one piece so you don't cut any good fortune. Face south-southeast (which is the good fortune direction of the year), eat ehomaki in one continuous bite, and in complete silence. It gives you time to think. Hawaii Sushi sells a 7-ingredient ehomaki for Setsubun, so mark your calendar on February 1st to remind you to place a pre-order! Their Kaisen ehomaki ($11.75) has seared ahi, salmon, eel, shrimp, cucumber, egg, and mayo (mayo as one of the ingredients struck me as odd). The regular ehomaki ($8.75) has shrimp, cucumber, egg, kanpyo, shiitake mushroom, and mayo. I always order the Kaisen ehomaki which are delicious! I am told that the Hawaii version of ehomaki is HUGE in comparison to the ones you find in Japan. I'm cool with that! Hawaii Sushi's ehomaki is delicious and the ingredients all work well together. My only complaint is the mayo. Would prefer less mayo. It was easy pre-ordering over the phone and they were very patient as I had to change my order two times (kept increasing as more people wanted to join in). Order was ready at the designated time. Was greeted cheerfully by all the workers and service was excellent. Note: It's a small parking lot for the number of businesses there. if you can't find parking, then you'll have to search for street parking. I usually park on street that runs parallel to Monserrat and cut thru the private lane by Pioneer Saloon.

Great Poke bowls in an off the beaten path spot! Near Diamond head and a very Hawaiian lunchtime atmosphere.

Hidden Gem Alert! (Ok...maybe not so "hidden"...but I was pleasantly bowled over by this takeout sushi spot). Counter service with seating options both inside, but mostly outside. Hawaii Sushi is punching above its weight in quality and a delightful discovery for a Saturday lunch! The fish is amazingly fresh here! The menu is appropriately small-Ish, leaning more towards traditional/simple Japanese cuisine, but with enough variety that everyone should be able to find something they like here. The Crunchy Lava Rock Roll is super yummy, essentially a California Roll topped with crunchies and kabayaki sauce. Sashimi Combo had a great selection of raw fish that was amazingly fresh and delicious. This is a great spot just outside of Waikiki in the Diamond Head/Montserrat neighborhood and will be a frequent stop when we are in this area.

This business definitely has had me as a repeat customer for years. They have the FRESHEST FISH. My go to is the hamachi samshimi and ikura bowl. It's not on the menu but you can ask for it. If not the salmon ikura is just as good. Don't expect any fancy sauces or outrageous toppings. It's just good, fresh and clean flavors. I love their incorporation of vibrant lemon and crunchy jalapeño to add another depth of complexity to their dishes. Prices are also very fair. Hard to find a fresh fish and ikura bowl under $20 now days but here you can. In fact everything is all under $20. Very affordable for what you are getting. I also have to mention the BIG ISLAND ROLL. I might be biased coming from BI but I am seriously in love with this roll. Apart from the tamago (egg) and crunchy cucumber there is a crazy mix of seared ahi, unagi (eel), salmon and my personal favorite the shrimp. It's just everything you could ever want in a roll! Customer service is top notch. Everyone, including the chefs are so welcoming and kind. The vibe is so welcoming. Parking. They have a fee lot but it is shared with the other businesses in this strip. You maybe have to find street parking and it's pretty crowded and tight. Don't let it dissuade you. The food is worth it.

My husband and I stopped by for lunch and their Poke bowls are delicious! We both had the salmon. I would highly recommend them!

In a crowded field of HNL takeout sushi spots, this place stands alone. For just a dollar or two more than the cheap places, you'll get much better quality and a much broader menu of options. The Spicy Tuna Avocado Bowl is full of nice fresh ahi and drizzled with a sauce that's spicy enough to know what you're eating but not so hot that it masks the flavor of your fish. Avo is beautifully sliced and the two pieces are much more than you'd usually get anywhere else. The Local Ahi Special Combo gives you dozen or so pieces of fresh ahi nigiri, spicy tuna rolls, and tekka maki. Delicious! Food is surprisingly high quality despite the (convenient) strip mall location along Monsarrat Ave. Plenty of free parking in the evenings. The folks that work here are friendly and kind. Check this place out!

Excellent. We were on vacation and walked to Hawaiian Sushi from the Twilight Zoo Tour. The menu was clear. Prices very reasonable. Quality was outstanding. We ate outside on small tables. Food served quickly in to-go containers. Perfect. Many drink options including melon soda and cans of green tea. Ladies were generous, gracious and quick with our second order. We will return next year!

VERY solid casual sushi! It never disappoints! The sushi tastes fresh, it is affordable and the service is pleasant. We always come back here when on Oahu!

Small spot with decent prices. My family and I have been exploring food around the area and this was a good location, Small bar top inside that seats 2 or 3 people, outdoor seating.

This place is a little hidden gem that offers quality Japanese sushi at a reasonable price. One of my favorite and most memorable items were the Inari bombs: spicy tuna, and chives on rice within an inari seasoned tofu outer layer. As much as I love, extravagant and deep fried Americanized style sushi, it's refreshing to come back to the authentic and simple Japanese style sushi (with a few Hawaiian twists). And Hawaii can be a little hard on the budget for mainland travelers, so it's nice to have a food destination that won't break the bank. I also loved the assorted fish & tamago roll. There's a lovely limited seating area outside and countertop seating inside. The service is excellent.

It's a quick walk, and easy access. Lots of pre-made options and a succinct menu with reasonably priced options. Ordered the Big Island, one ahi avocado and one salmon avocado. Everything was super delicious, not too much sauce and the rice was perfectly sticky. The service was prompt - not a complaint about it. While I didn't eat there, there's a few seats inside and outside with amazing views. Definitely going back

Heard so much great things! Anticipating my visit to Hawaii Sushi tomorrow with great excitement. The prospect of savoring their sushi has me eagerly counting down the hours. Stay tuned for a firsthand experience!

Great spot for easy, quick, fresh sushi takeout. Friendly service and reasonably priced.

Easy, fast and fresh dinner. The fish was really fresh. Made to order and produced so quickly. Loved the spicy touches that were just right. Probably some of the freshest fish we have had.

This place was recommended to me by a local, so naturally I added this to my Oahu sushi journey :) SERVICE: the lady at the counter was nice and brought out the food for us. Came nicely packaged in a bag for take out. FOOD: I got the Avocado Spicy ahi and Lava Roll, both were so yummy! Such a generous portion of avocado and fish too. The fish was fresh. WAIT: you wait outside for the food to be done. the food came out fairly quickly about 5-10 minutes. SEATING: there are a few tables to sit outside if you wanted to dine here. PARKING: the parking lot is kind of tight, and it might be hard to get a spot. There are two spots right in front of the place for "compact cars." Busy little plaza and I would definitely come back.

This is my go-to spot for poke bowls. Everything is always fresh and made to order - no bad pieces of fish! I usually get the ahi poke bowl or the avocado ahi poke bowls. The ahi is well seasoned and nice cuts of fish. They give a whole half avocado too with the bowl! I usually prefer regular or brown rice with my poke bowls, but only sushi rice is available which does taste good with this poke. They also sell poke by the pound, but I prefer the bowls. It's the perfect ratio of poke to rice. For a decadent meal, you can get a poke bowl here and an açaí bowl to accompany it at the Health Bar in the same complex.

My daughter is a regular and needs her Local Ahi Special or Chirashi Bowl once a week. They also have the Special of the Day bowls and that's one to grab along with our main meal. Keep it going Team Hawaii Sushi!

This place is located on Monsarrat on the corner of a mini strip mall. Limited parking. We came after going to the beach and got sushi for dinner and ate at a table they have in front of the shop. Place your order and wait outside til they bring it out to you. No eating indoors. Plus it's tiny. I ordered a spicy ahi bowl $11 and it was fantastic. I normally don't like pulverized fish, but the flavor was spot on. They also have pre-made bowl for discount $6 which I tried on a separate day. As cheap as they are, I don't recommend them. The rice is kinda hard and definitely not the same as having it made fresh with fresh fish. They also have pre-made rolls which again, the rice was kinda hard. But if you're looking for a discount, then that's a way to go. The Mr always gets the discounted stuff, but perhaps I'm a snob and require fresh rice. I also think it depends when you get from the discounted fridge. One day it tasted really good, and another, kinda stale and hard( the rice that is) which was not enjoyable. Maybe earlier the better. The place is reasonable and the staff is friendly.

Good quality sushi that's reasonably priced? Sign me up! Loved this place when I visited. They have super affordable basic sushi rolls (I'm talking like $4 for a spicy tuna roll) and other specialty rolls as well that still won't break the bank. I ordered the spicy ahi jalapeño roll which was $8. Just took a few minutes for it to be ready. I really loved it, would definitely get it again. Good quality fish. They also have poke bowls and other dishes on the menu. Small parking lot out front, it can get packed depending on time of day but you can also park on Monsarrat. Definitely recommend!

5/5 sushi- had the lava roll (crispy onions were cool on top), spicy ahi and shrimp tempura rolls 5/5 service- came and ordered take out and they were super fast and friendly- we would absolutely do take out from here again- really nice service overall Ambiance really doesn't apply bc it's all take out! But it's super clean and small

The rolls here looked ok and prices weren't too bad. It's a shame we weren't in the mood for rolls. The miso soup was gross. Like just not even worth drinking. The fish was pretty fresh (except the ikura, I'd skip that). But at $33 for my husband and I to each have 5 pieces of sashimi sitting outside in a parking lot, I'm still hungry, and will likely go elsewhere next time.

I've gone here twice and they don't disappoint! Nice fresh sushi. I love their salmon and their poke bowls. Just two tables outside to fit two people each. Small parking lot out front. Definitely try this place if you are craving sushi!

Like fast food grocery store sushi. And the parking was a sh_t show. Wish I would have looked a bit further. Seriously high reviews for the sub par sushi.

I wasn't impressed after reading all the great reviews. It's not bad sushi. But it's also not amazing 5 star sushi. No tempura nor tempura shrimp; only boiled shrimp. Good if you're in a rush and want grab-and-go sushi to go about your day and enjoy Hawaii. This is not a restaurant, so there is no indoor seating. It's exactly as I said, grab-and-go. There is a small table outside to sit and eat or wait for your sushi to be made. You'll see some chickens and roosters walking around too

This such a great, affordable sushi spot! I ordered takeout after seeing my friends post a few pictures from here and decided I wanted to try it out myself. I had the lava tube roll and the spicy ahi jalapeño roll. The fish is very fresh - I absolutely loved the spicy ahi they used for the rolls. They are also very generous with the green onions, which I appreciated. I've been to other sushi spots where the rolls can be a bit heavy and overwhelming, but Hawaii Sushi seems to have found the perfect balance between combining a lot of ingredients while still keeping the roll easy to eat. The spicy jalapeño roll wasn't spicy at all, but it was still delicious, just something to be aware of if you're into spicy foods. In addition, the rolls are reasonably priced - both of mine were only $8! I'm looking forward to coming back and trying more of their dishes

Meh. Short menu and food was just so-so. We ordered 2 different poke bowls and a crunch roll. Poke disappointed, tasted ok but was a but bland and uninspired. Crunch roll also gets a B. Most of their rolls have jalapeno or sriracha and while I can take the heat, I prefer to taste the fish if it's fresh. Be sure to arrive with no need to use the facilities before dining. Even dropping $40+ on lunch, no you cannot use their bathroom. Somewhere between rude and odd. Dining space is minimal. One indoor table for 2 squoze in the corner. Couple outdoor tables for 2-3 but was windy today and all we could do to hold onto our dishes and napkins while trying to eat. The soy is provided in little packets. Nicer places have the little bottles that don't blow around or leak on the table. The Sushi Spot in Waikiki and the HanaPa Market 10 minutes to the East were both much better, imo.

Not bad but not to die for. I definitely feel they have been more skimmpy compared to when they first opened. The fillings inside the rolls are so skimmy. I felt like I got robbed. It was all rice!!!

Another overrrated concept in Waikiki. Food: sushi was fresh. Adequate proportion of rice to fish. But I wished for more. The options were boring to taste. Ambience; this is a take out place. There are 3 small tables (2 seats per) outside where you could sit - one table was right next to dumpster. Service: good. 3.5 stars.

Awesome staff & delicious sushi! I'm so happy I finally got to check out Hawaii Sushi two months after my friend posted a pic of her sushi platter from them -- I've been dreaming about it ever since! This platter was the perfect birthday dinner for myself + (4)pc melt-in-your-mouth salmon nigiri that's isn't pictured. Thanks guys!

Ok so they have a chalkboard menu behind the register, a giant picture menu on the right wall when you walk in and a super detailed menu outside. Unfortunately I didn't see the detailed menu until I was outside after I ordered because when we arrived, a huge group of people from the Health Cafe were sitting there blocking it. My boyfriend got the lava rock roll which I tried and it was super delicious, he really enjoyed it too even though he wasn't that hungry. I was actually super hungry for once and ordered the hamachi jalapeño roll, spicy ahi jalapeño roll and tamago 2 piece. My rolls were good but not amazing at all. Everything was fresh but I just wish I got the lava rock roll too. On the spicy ahi jalapeño roll they put this spicy Mayo sauce which I didn't like too.

The food is very fresh and tasty. The staff are very nice and considerate. The cashier was super cheerful and nice. He tended to all of our needs quickly and efficiently. (He was working at around 1:15 PM on 3/17/24. Thank you all very much for the amazing food and service.