Izakaya Uosan

I had an enjoyable dinner here, though it was a mix of hits and misses. My friends raved about the wagyu foie gras nigiri, while I quietly savored the fresh, sweet snow crab. The grilled hamachi neck was decent, and the ox tongue was solid as well. The truffle butter uni rice provided a comforting finish to the meal. I also tried a few nigiri sushi, the fish was fresh. The service was friendly, which added to the overall pleasant experience.

We tried their Sashimi set for $40+. It was good and fresh, but not mind-blowing. Uni truffle egg yolk was very tasty (which is also what most people recommend). Uni shiso cucumber was great too. Our waiter Daniel was amazing. Grill Unagi was ok. We had a reservation and arrived on time. To avoid any potential problems consider making a reservation and arrive ON TIME (some other reviews mentioned reservation not honored if arriving too late)

We walk-in on Friday night with no waiting. The seafood is fresh, after eating sushi sho from ritz Carlton. I feel like the freshness on the sashimi is not much different. We are 2 people with small appetite, to get full, our final bill is $200 total. The only bad side is, they don’t have customized tips option, you can only give no tips or at least 18% tips. (This is my first time seeing that).

Izakaya uosan is my favorite Izakaya on island. I appreciate the stellar service, calm environment, and delicious food. Some of my favorites include the Uni Truffle Butter Rice, Stingray, Wagyu nigiri with foie gras, and Natto bowl with okra, yamaimo, etc. I’m never let down by the quality I receive at Uosan. Thank you to Daniel and Wing for always giving my friends and I the best experience.

The food was a little overpriced but overall was good and fresh. What pissed me off was the asian waiter. He came to us when we were waiting for our last dish, saying all of our food has been served and implicitly told us to leave. We said there was still one more and he said again there was nothing shown on his end yet he would double check. But right after our conversation the kitchen called him and it was actually our dish. So he brought us the food like “here” in a lowkey rude manner and no apology🙃 really an unpleasant experience at the end of the dinner and totally ruined everything

This is Japan! Being from Japan, I love quality Japanese food prepared by Japanese from Japan. Uosan’s chefs are authentic Japanese chefs from Japan, and the quality of fish were just amazing. This is basically Japan. If you want quality sushi/sashimi and other hot dishes, I recommend this restaurant for anyone who love real Japanese Izakaya/Sushi!

I've been here twice. Once before covid and last night. Lol. One of many izakayas in Hawaii, but slightly different from others. I don't recall seeing skewers on the menu, but has a good variety of sushi. I had many types but my favorite from this place are uni shiso ebi sushi, foie gras daikon Kinki sushi, stingray with mayo, crab croquettes, and of course the chicken kaarage. My friends really enjoy the shoyu uni egg and rice bowl. Also, the chutoro sushi was so delicious. I heard from the server that usually people cancel last minute so they have quite a bit of space for walk ins. Because of that, we upgraded to the 8 person room and could stay for 3.5 hours. The servers are friendly, nice, and very helpful. We joked and had a nice conversation. The overall atmosphere is very chill, relaxing. Very enjoyable experience to be in.

Unbelievable meal by an unbelievable chef. For a person who actively sees our food experiences, I have to give to Nobu and his team for giving me an amazing omakase experience.

We came here for Valentine's dinner and now this is one of my new fave spots!! The menu has so many items I haven't seen anywhere else on Oahu & it's the perfect place for uni-lovers. We had uni amaebi, uni chawanmushi, uni truffle butter egg yolk rice UGH SO GOOD. We got a bunch of nigiri that we chose including kani miso, otoro foie gras, & this kinki fish my dad always raves about from when he lived in Japan. I've never found it in Hawaii before. Baby sardine chips were so good; I definitely recommend it as an appetizer along with the fried cartilage. Also our server was super friendly and gave us lots of helpful recs when we were ordering! The place is on the smaller side, and I definitely recommend making a reservation ahead of time because we saw a lot of walk-ins get turned away but not sure if that's just cuz it was extra busy for valentines day. I can't wait to go back and try more things!!

I LOVED Izakaya Uosan. Also! For the price you pay for a regular sushi omakase experience this is the cheapest one I have seen so far, and yet they do not skimp on the quality of their best selections for the omakase (chef's choice). The omakase wasn't too many sushi dishes so we were able to try the other popular sushi nigiri as well. A5 Miyazaki Wagyu w/ Foie Gras was excellent, and was what I expected after trying wagyu in slider form at a different restaurant. It was very tender and melded with the flavor of the foie gras perfectly. The other most popular dish was the uni truffle butter w/ TKG Egg. Oh my God. I thought I was in heaven. I think when I go back I want to eat two bowls of this... The uni was perfectly ratio'd with the savory taste of the TKG Egg (high quality Japanese egg). I had fun mixing it with half of the sauce that they provide upon their instruction. Overall, an extremely amazing experience. I will be back. I even saw people dining alone at the sushi bar. Deadass that is gonna be me. I am tryna live like that fr. Parking is available in the lot in the back. You need to scan or text a number to make sure you are in the system. Once you check out of Uosan they will put a code in to your parking thing and you get 2 hours free validated parking.

First of all, I want to say that the service at this restaurant is very good, and the chefs behind the sushi bar are also very friendly. The ambiance is cozy despite the limited space. However, this meal was definitely the least cost-effective one during our trip to Hawaii. Many people recommend their truffle uni rice, but as someone who frequently enjoys similar dishes in Los Angeles and Japan, I can only say it was mediocre. The chawanmushi, with just one piece of uni, costs around $20. The sushi was decent, but the prices were on the high side. A single sazae (turban shell) costs nearly $60, even though this ingredient is not considered expensive in Japan. The beef tongue was also underwhelming--thin, not tender, and far from impressive even with the addition of onions. It pales in comparison to the thick-cut beef tongue you'd find at some izakayas. In the end, the two of us spent $300 (including tips). In Los Angeles, $300 could get you a very satisfying omakase meal with higher-quality ingredients. And in Japan, there's no question--you could eat almost anything for this price. So, my heartfelt suggestion: If you're someone who doesn't regularly eat Japanese food, has a generous budget, and wants to try something different, this place might be worth considering. But if you're already very familiar with Japanese cuisine, you'd be better off spending your money elsewhere--even in a place like Hawaii where great food can be harder to find.

Izakaya Uosan is a true treasure for anyone who appreciates authentic Japanese cuisine, especially if you're seeking an unforgettable omakase experience. We opted for the omakase menu, where the chef personally selects the freshest fish and dishes of the day, and it was easily one of the best dining experiences I've ever had. Every course that arrived was meticulously crafted, showcasing the chef's incredible skill and deep understanding of flavors. Each piece of fish was incredibly fresh, and you could tell that a lot of thought went into selecting the perfect seasonal ingredients. The chef's choice included a variety of dishes that went far beyond standard sushi, giving us a chance to try unique, expertly prepared items we wouldn't have ordered on our own. The atmosphere at Izakaya Uosan was also fantastic--intimate yet welcoming, with the chefs working just behind the counter so you can watch each dish come to life. It felt like a real journey through Japanese flavors, guided by a chef who knows exactly how to bring out the best in every ingredient. If you're looking for an elevated dining experience where every bite is unforgettable, I can't recommend Izakaya Uosan's omakase enough. This is the place to go if you're after quality, freshness, and an experience that feels truly special.

Excellent sushi at Uosan! You know it's good, because even on a Monday, this place was packed! We made a reservation for 5pm and enjoyed a seat at the bar. My mom chose to do omakase style, while I ordered specific items off the menu. They don't have a set menu omakase. They just bring out items til you say stop. I enjoyed starting with the daikon salad, which was very refreshing. The hamachi Kama was juicy and paired well with the creamy crab croquette. All the sushi was very fresh! I actually really loved the uni chawanmushi. We finished with the apple brûlée! Service here is excellent. They are very friendly and make great, fresh sushi! They do cover the cost of parking in the lot as well.

Located on Kapiolani near Ala Moana, this place is a heaven for people who love quality sushi, sashimi, wagyu and more. Service is always great with staff being very accommodating and giving suggestions on what to order. The Wagyu sushi is amazing, uni rice is a must for those who love uni, the oysters were fresh and delectable and we also had the sushi combo (no pics of that one) which is omakase. Finished our meal with their apple brûlée and green tea ice cream. I've been here many times and looking forward to many more.

I love Izakayas and am hard to please because I've been to so many of them. This place was so good I went there twice in one week. Everything was made perfectly with quality ingredients. I was told 90% of the ingredients come from Japan. Even their actual dishes came from Japan. The best thing about this place is we can take our kids there and not feel weird about it because it's more of a restaurant than a bar.

Hands down my favorite sushi spot!! Whenever my best friend is in town, we always make a reservation here. The quality is insane and the service is always immaculate. Expect to spend a pretty penny but it's sooooo worth it. The A5 with foie gras and Uni Truffle Butter Egg Yolk Rice are must try's. There's ample parking in the building's garage with a new digital parking validation system that's very easy to use.

I was not impressed with the quality of the fish here. The selections were relatively low and overpriced. I will add that several things were good, but I did leave with a feeling of regret rather than fulfillment.

Favorite Izakaya on the island! The uni truffle rice is to die for. Friendly casual environment with elevated food. Service is attentive and friendly. Overall great experience!

Tucked away in a discreet store front right across the Moana Pacific buildings. As you walk in you are greeted right away. Sat at the sushi bar and ordered my fav nigiris for the bite and added tapas of smelt, uni bowl, natto bowls and a sunset roll! Wow, food was delish, ingredients fresh and ingredients were well proportioned and taste were balanced. Will be back soon!

Izakaya uosan is my favorite Izakaya on island. I appreciate the stellar service, calm environment, and delicious food. Some of my favorites include the Uni Truffle Butter Rice, Stingray, Wagyu nigiri with foie gras, and Natto bowl with okra, yamaimo, etc. I'm never let down by the quality I receive at Uosan. Thank you to Daniel and Wing for always giving my friends and I the best experience.

Uosan is my favorite place to come for sushi. The ambiance, service, and the fish is of exceptional good quality. They can get busy so I recommend making reservations ahead of time and sitting at the sushi counter. If you feel like exploring off the menu, ask the chef for recommendations.

Three words: uni truffle butter - yes, get this! It's a bowl of rice with egg yolk, uni and truffle butter - you mix it all up with a dash of shoyu and there you have it, heaven in a bowl. I really enjoyed everything we ate at Izakaya Uosan. All of the fish was really fresh. I liked that all of the nigiri we ordered came "dressed" so it had the exact amount of flavor/shoyu that was necessary. It seems like it's really hard to get a reservation here so call ahead. There is street parking right in front of the restaurant or garage parking in the back. Can't wait to go back!

This is a lovely izakaya restaurant quite a bit away from the touristy area. A few locals recommended this place and I got the seal of approval from a Japanese dive team as well, so I had no doubt the food was going to be great. I especially enjoyed the grilled eel, foie gras, natto/yam/okra mix, and the uni truffle rice. The uni truffle rice was the most memorable for me, but I did wish they used a different kind of uni. I don't think it was Hokkaido uni that I received, and it was much smaller than local ones - this might have been a seasonal issue since I've seen different kinds used in other Yelper's reviews. Making a reservation was kind of difficult as you have to call them at Hawaii time, so if you're traveling here make sure you do so at least one week before arrival. They are also closed on Wednesdays. Having an online system would make this so much easier.

Personally I'm not sure what's the hype of this place. Service was very mediocre and I didn't like my waiter in particular. He came off passive aggressive and little did he know that I actually speak and understand Japanese. Food itself was decent and nothing stood out in particular. Glad I got to try it but I would not return especially for this price point. There are way better Izakaya restaurants.. Ps. The uni truffle butter rice bowl was a let down. Too much going on.

This was the first time trying Uosan. My wife and son met the owner and staff on the golf course. They gave such a great impression of positive energy and awesome personality that we had to stop by and try it out. When we arrived Wayne provided great service throughout his service and was knowledgeable of the menu he were able to try all of the following Seafood salad, Natto sushi, Sashimi sampler (chef choice), Foiegras/ braised daikon, Uni truffle butter egg yolk rice, Grilled unagi, yuzu sorbet, and Asahi We really enjoyed ourselves. The food and atmosphere was amazing. . Thanks to the owner and his fabulous staff who made my B-day even more enjoyable We will definitely be back again

My uncle has been like my parent when my mom was busy. I was the test child before they had their own... So when it's time for serious boyfriend meet the parents situation.. Welp they are meeting him first so he can judge. Also cause my mom doesn't take news very well and is very old school... uncle usually backs me up. I have to fill him in before I get in trouble or any disapprove. LOL! Anyway my aunty and I agreed on this place. I haven't been here. We had reservation on Monday night and they were busy! When we left the place had a long wait. That uni truffle butter rice was a must have!!!! It was Hokkaido uni and it was so creamy! The sashimi was fresh. Small amount of rice. All the other fish was good. Oyster was juicy and plump. The creamy crab croquette was too cheesy not so great. They serve alcohol but you can bring your own for corkage fee of $30 and only one bottle allowed per table. If they have the item you brought you can't open it and have to purchase from them. My aunty had sake from Japan but it was on their menu so we had to order from them. It felt hot to me maybe cause of the alcohol, I was sweating. How embarrassing. It has a very chill atmosphere.

Really special omakase tonight. Plus some favorites like Nebaneba bowl and snow crab chawan mushi. Quite pricey but it was a once a year treat. more than $150 per head.

5 Stars Honestly, I had such a great experience with service and food. We had ordered uni bowl with egg, uni Bellini, crab croquettes, grilled oysters and sushi. The rice here was amazing, the uni bowl with egg was my favorite of the night. It's definitely a comfort food for me. The crab croquettes were so crispy yet soft inside. I love the size of the grilled oysters and they were so tasty. We had ordered a variety of sushi - the wagyu with foie gras was so delicious and the aburi Otoro literally melted in my mouth. I definitely would recommend for a date night or if your craving high quality sushi!

The food was sooo yummy; we did a la carte but there's an option to do omakase where you keep eating until you say stop, def would do that next time! My husband and I's fave was the aburi otoro! Sooo tender and melts like butter. I also loved the uni truffle rice. The inside was intimate and the vibes were nice! Def make a reservation

We came here for their signature dish - uni truffle rice. It was rich, creamy, and flavorful. We also ordered their sashimi platter, deep-fried octopus, toro sushi roll, uni & oyster shooters, and fried chicken. Overall, the food was good, but the prices were a bit high.

We went on a Thursday night at 8:30 PM. It was on a whim to try out a new restaurant nearby our exercise building. So this is a first time review of this restaurant for us. Parking: we found street parking easily at this time in front of the restaurant but I heard they also have parking in the building in the back. Atmosphere: nice Japanese decor with tatami room that can hold 10 people comfortably they said. Most tables held four people but I'm sure they could combine them to hold a larger party. It is nicely air-conditioned and clean. You can see the kitchen and people cooking. Service: there were several waiters and at least one waitress there and service was excellent. Our tea and ice water was filled all the time. The waiter was able to explain the dishes we asked about. But I have to say the restaurant was not full at this late and hour. There was about eight people at the sushi bar and maybe 14 people in the restaurant. The beginning:This was the best part of the day. I was very happy we went and tried this restaurant. The waiter said they have been open for one year. Ordered 1. Omakasaye sushi plate-it has 10 pieces of nigiri sushi. I think most of the sushi the waiter said came from Japan. They were all delicious and my favorites were the Uni,crab,Ikura and toro. The ikura was mildly salted like the ocean ( really liked it) And the uni from Hokkaido was sweet but very small. 2. Roasted vegetables with and unbelievable sauce. This was one of my favorite dishes can you beat that. It was a little bowl with about two of each type of vegetable which included, broccoli cauliflower,asparagus,Brussel sprouts, two slices of mushroom and two pieces of bell pepper. It wasn't very much but I liked the assortment and I loved the dipping sauce. It was something I've never had before. It had miso and apple and other ingredients. I could eat the sauce all by itself it was not salty. I even took home the sauce. I wish I could make this sauce. I highly recommend this dish for vegetarians or not vegetarians. 3. Uni rice with egg yolk and truffle butter sauce. This was a special on the menu. It was also one of my favorite dishes. It was luxuriously umpciousness (if there is such a word).It was a small bowl of rice Perfectly cooked with Uni and egg yolk on top. It was served with a shoyu base sauce That you pour over the rice then mix it all up and eat it till the last rice grain is cleaned out of the bowl. At least that's what we did. I only wish it was a bigger portion. 4. Grilled chicken with miso macadamia nut topping. This was slices of chicken moist and cooked very well topped with a layer of the miso sauce. It was not salty like some other places. It was perfect and I enjoyed the macadamia nuts inside. Very different and very good. This dish is a keeper. Along with the other ones above. 5. Spicy tuna roll. The roll was a little small for us and not as spicy as I think it should be but it was pretty good. 6. Beef tongue with onions. I think there were eight or 10 thin slices with lots of round onion on top. It also came with a slice of lemon. This was a tasty dish but not my favorite. It would be better with more meat and less onion. 7. Daikon salad. The picture I took is only half a salad as they ran out and could only give us half. But it was enough for us because of all the other food we ordered. It was nice of them to make a half order. You have to like Daikon a lot to eat this salad. The dressing was a light ponzu like dressing. I really liked it not too sour or sweet. The daikon was pretty potent. Next time I will try the bacon salad. 8. Cook spinach with mushroom in a dashi kind of sauce. This was the smallest dish. About the size of an appetizer that you get when you order a Bento at a restaurant. This dish was good because the sauce was just right and not salty. Good appetizer to tickle your pallet for one person. The bill: I would say this place is more like a $$$ sign place because our bill was about $120 for two people and no drinks. The dishes are not to big.But we do like to eat. Extra: at the sushi bar they have hooks for people to hang their handbag under the counter. Nice touch. I do recommend this restaurant and we will be back but maybe only once in a while as we could definitely overspend at this place. FYI, get your own bowl of Uni rice And don't share. It's the bomb

Absolutely delicious and very fresh. Chef Nobu and his staff are so attentive and make great recommendations. The restaurant fills up quickly so call ahead and set your reservation. Try the omakase, it won't disappoint.

... the uni rice; the "little fish" crackers; the natto with the various "condiments..." and the sushi with pefectly proportioned rice to fish ratio... wouldn't eat sushi anywhere else. and the owner and management and staff are all so welcoming and kind. love it!!!!!

Service, ambiance, and food reminds me of being in Japan in an izakaya. The service was very friendly and food came out relatively very quick for the restaurant being full. They have so much to choose from on the menu with some items changing out daily. Some must orders are the uni truffle egg rice, sashimi, and the dried stingray. I totally forgot to take a picture but they even have dessert so take time to check out the menu before going. They usually post a copy of the daily menu on their IG page.

Food has always been pretty good and their selection of fish has always been prepared great. I wouldn't say it matches it's value in price however. They are extremely understaffed for the front of house and seemed to be overstaffed for the kitchen. I can understand that it's hard to keep up good rapport and service when you're doing 3 people's jobs, as a server. Any human's politeness and attentiveness is going to fade when they're spread that thin. It makes for an awkward dining experience.

Service is amazing, the vibe of the restaurant and servers energy is great. Food is great also. We loved uni truffle rice, Foe Gras daikon and oysters.

Wow. This restaurant is a mix between an izakaya and a sushi bar. Their food was amazing. The sushi was fresh and their izakaya menus were great. The service is spot on. It's a small place and they had 2 servers, but everything was taken care of. The only down side is you gotta be prepared. Bring a lot of cash. It is pricey, but you pay for what you get and I don't regret spending an arm and a leg for dinner. It was very enjoyable and I will be back.

I haven't been here in years but I had a friend visiting from out of town & she is VERY picky about eating high quality food so I chose this place and I'M SO GLAD I DID! My friend always says that you can't trust a sushi restaurant if they can't make their rice well. If the rice is overcooked, she won't eat it but Izakaya Uosan PASSED the test! She absolutely LOVED the Uni Truffle Butter Egg Yolk Rice & all the sushi! Some other things we ate: Uni Chawanmushi, Crab Cream Croquette, A5 Miyazaki Beef Sushi + Foie Gras, Uni Caviar Blinis, Grilled Oyster Bomb, Hotate, Natto, Akami Tuna, Aburi Oh! toro, AmaEbi, Negitoro, Kanpachi, & Hamachi. Only thing we weren't a big fan of was the Uni Caviar Blinis bc the Blinis weren't made to order. Also the menu was a bit confusing to navigate if you don't know the Japanese names of the specific food/sushi. OVERALL Service was great & parking was free upstairs!! I'm glad I came back because I definitely forgot how amazing this place was, I highly recommend!!

Long story short. After our second visit, we became acquainted with the owner, Nobu. I enjoyed his nigiris so much that we literally tried to book a spot before we head back home to California. Luckily, they have an open spot! For our third visit, we did something that we've never done before. We let the head chef, Nobu, be the decider for our orders. He served us about - 16 (2pcs) nigiris - 1 roll - 8 hot dishes Before heading in the third time, I read some reviews on Yelp. After doing so, we were prepared to pay like $500 and over. When the bill came, I was very surprised. It was affordable for its quality. Everyone was very kind and sweet. Even the 'Caucasian' guy that everyone on Yelp who deemed him as aggressive didn't seem to be the case for us. He seems to be their accountant guy. Mahalo Nobu and Wing~

The service was on point and the food was prepared very well. Highly recommend this place. Will definitely be back for the sushi and foie

Gosh I love sushi anything. Went to check out this place after seeing videos on Instagram. What caught my eye was the truffle butter rice with Uni! Sat at the sushi bar, which had about maybe eight or 10 seats. There were three sushi chefs, and they were so helpful. The waiters were also helpful in explaining the menu, because there were a lot of Japanese words with not much description of the food item. There are also good options for dishes that are not raw fish for those who do not eat raw sushi. I will definitely be back to try the omakase option and order one OR TWO of the Uni truffle butter bowl!

Absolutely delicious, but make sure you call to make a reservation because there's basically no walk in and I saw them turning a lot of people away. The quality of fish and wagyu was top notch and we loved the uni and foie gras too. Delicious place for a special meal and really was a highlight of our trip!

One of the best Japanese restaurants in Hawaii!! So yummy and great service!! A very authentic and traditional Japanese restaurant with delicious food and beautiful presentation. 10/10 recommend!

Our favorite sushi bar on island! Never disappoints, always fresh. Sushi chefs and staff are amazing. Feels like you're transported to Japan.

The wagyu sushi is to die for! One of the best wagyu that I've ever had. It just melts in your mouth and is very flavorful - tastes heavenly! Very high quality sashimi and super fresh as well. Def looking forward to coming back!

ちょっとお高いけど美味しい。好き。 ウニと卵かけご飯(ウニTKG)は素晴らしい。 たまに贅沢したい時に行きます。 Great service! I like Sushi chefs and waiters. They're really friendly with hospitality. Foods are perfect. Just a little feel expensive but here is you can eat great Japanese Sushi in Honolulu. I highly recommend Uosan.

An absolute gem on Oahu. The sushi was great with unique fish from Japan and excellent presentation for the other items like the oysters and uni butter rice. It felt like a highly authentic experience with a very kind and attentive wait staff.

Rsvp is a must for here Usually have parking right in front along Kapiolani Everything is good here if they dont run out of it. Was here last night with party of 6 , we paid about $100 a person with tip for a crap ton of beers , Uni truffle Rice, oh toro foie gras, Miyazaki beef nigiri , aburi oh toro , grilled squid , chicken karage, hamachi carpaccio, negitoro roll, king cal roll, spicy tuna roll, natto, Uni Bellini , Kane miso nigiri, plus some other stuff , and water. Everything was on point except the grilled squid , it was fishy af !!!! Sadly they were out of lamb chops and crab croquette.

Reservation strongly recommended if you want to come after 6pm. Because of it, the space is not too crowded. Environment is calm. Owner hand writes the menu everyday so it's always the freshest fish. Food is delicious but portion is very small. So even though it's 2 dollar signs, it adds up very quick. We ended up with about over 100/person and not even full lol but every dish is yummy so my taste buds are pretty satisfied. Of note, they do have Chief's choice sashimi for $43/pp. we calculated, pretty much you get one piece of fish for free.

This place is the go to spot for some really high quality Japanese food! Trust me there's no other place like this in Hawaii. Almost feels like you're in Japan having the ultimate experience.

I haven't been to many sushi places here but so far, this place had the best sushi I've had on island. Will be coming back!

The Uni truffle rice is SOOOOOO good. It's the best rice dish Ive ever had... The rich truffle aroma, smooth and creamy Uni, perfectly cooked and chewy rice, just dance and melt in your mouth... Two of us were going to share but we quickly regretted it and ordered another. This place is pricy and some items seem overpriced, but I would 100% come back for the Uni rice.

Wonderful experience! It was our second time here. This is a must go restaurant for us whenever we are in Hawaii. We enjoyed every dish and the sake.

Delicious sashimi, fish, and uni rice! Walk-in during rush hour with no wait time as the waiter helped squeeze us in between reservations. Very dimly lit environment

Overall Experience: 5 Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Value: 5 (for the quality of the sushi) Pros: Uo San is absolutely delicious with some of the best tasting sushi in Hawaii for its price point. The chef is super friendly and fun to talk to. We mixed up our reservation times and came 30 minutes late and they still sat us! It may be a bit on the pricier side, but I think it's not too expensive for the quality that you're paying for! Cons: It can get quite busy and so sometimes you'll be waiting a bit longer for your food. Tips: make a reservation! It's hard to get a table if you walk in.

Updated review. We went again with some friends. Party of 13 and the food was amazing. Easy to make reservations. Seamless process. The food was on point. It is more on the expensive side but worth it. See the pics they speak for itself. Will be back next time.

From the most recent 2 Uosan ventures! This has to be one of my most frequented izakayas due to the great quality, service, and location. Chef Nobu Misawa has been doing awesome work for years and it clearly shows in the quality and presentation of his dishes. He branched off on his own from Izakaya Gaku and opened up shop where the old Shabu Shabu house used to be (they were great too). Daniel who has been there since day one, has always been super friendly, funny, and helpful as the host/waiter. If you're looking for a good quality izakaya spot in town, this is the one. Typically I get the beef tongue, anago, uni, otoro, and ikura but sometimes I change it up . Give them a try!