Sushi Spot Waikiki

Wow! Where to begin. To make this review as simple as possible, the rating here is almost deserved. It really should have a higher rating. As sushi snobs, we have a seriously high standard when it comes to our favorite food. Sushi Spot is not at all what we expected. While the restaurant itself is lowkey, the food is at a Michelin level. I can’t recommend Sushi Spot enough. It’s pricey but the value is on par. We can’t wait to go back!

The food is outstanding. Absolutely 10/10. We have found food in Hawaii to be pretty pricey and this one is actually worth it. Quality is great. Customer service is great, staff know their stuff! The outside area is lovely - don't let the inside put you off as it is quite basic (especially the no public restroom sign)

Sushi Spot Waikiki is an absolute gem! The fish is incredibly fresh, the presentation is beautiful, and every bite is bursting with flavor. The atmosphere is warm and inviting, and the service is top-notch—easily one of the best sushi experiences in Hawaii!

The reviews are on point, the food is amazing. Ordered the Cherry blossom and Phoenix roll, both were some of the best sushi I’ve had. Chef gave us complimentary mochi ice cream which was a great way to end the meal. Sooo tasty…

Hands down, best sushi I've had! Everything was so fresh! The service was great and we felt very welcome. Even my wife thought it was amazing and she normally sticks to California rolls. The Found Nemo and Salmonation rolls were beautifully presented and plentiful. Make the walk to Sushi Spot!

Today was our second to last night in Hawaii, and to say I was disappointed with this dinner would be an understatement. I'm writing this to warn others to avoid this tourist trap. IGNORE THE 5 STAR REVIEWS. We waited for 40 min for a table for 4. The service was slow and awkward at times. Our server was friendly, but only came by once to check up on us. We were seated outside with two other tables, and no one came by until 15 minutes later to take our order. This was the end of the night so we were already starving. We could see the other tables looking around for the bill and getting impatient. We ordered 4 items: chicken karaage, two rolls that cost ~$28 EACH, and the jalapeño wrap. That came to $120, including tip. We paid cash since they add 4% if you use credit. The chicken karaage tasted okay, but the skin was not crispy and everything had a strong ginger taste. It did not come with any sauce. The wrap was surprisingly good. We liked the spiciness and the ahi. The rolls were average, but 1000% not worth the price. It was basically a chopped tuna roll with more tuna and sauce on top. The other was a baked roll with cream cheese, which tasted fine. None of the dishes came with wasabi or ginger. For those saying "premium price for premium fish", trust me, it's no better than the fish you get anywhere else in Hawaii. We left the establishment still hungry. We've eaten at 100+ sushi places all over the world, and this was the first to make me this mad. They are deliberately using these amazing reviews to jack up their prices while providing subpar service and food. I'm begging everyone to literally eat anywhere else and save your money for a downpayment for a house or something.

This place is a true Waikiki gem. Nestled between the massive hotels and resorts, chain restaurants, and overpriced boutiques, Sushi Spot delivers on every level. The hospitality and food are both out of this world. All the sushi/sashimi combos are an excellent value and every piece of fish was fresh AF and thoughtfully plated. The owner personally stopped at every table to check in and deliver an outstanding miso soup, on the house. Do not sleep on Sushi Spot!!

Incredible experience! Not too loud and VERY welcoming. The food tasted incredible and if I was you I would pick from service stuff recommendations! Otoro fish blow our minds! Also they have a homemade soy sauce which is the best one I personally had so far in my life❤️

I went there 2 days ago. We got the Red dragon roll and the Baked Dynamite roll. Both were good but I like the red dragon better!! I would definitly come back to get my sushi fix :)

The food was delicious (especially the phoenix roll that they set on fire), the service was attentive, and the owner was incredibly nice. I highly recommend dining here.

Great food and amazing hospitality by the owner! Do try the Hamachi Maki, perfect balance between sweet and spicy. The owner also gave us some free mochi ice cream at the end of the:)

This is a mom and pop business (support local!). Great service, cute outdoor patio that's well shielded with plants from the road noise and passerbys. Wait staff were super on top of it -- so friendly and we never wanted for anything. The owner stopped by too, so sweet. It probably helped that we came here with someone who lives 2 doors down. :) We got 3 rolls -- a baked dynamite, a goodbye Dracula, and a phoenix. All were delish, nice presentation, fresh. My fav was the baked dynamite, the fish was so tender and moist. 100% recommend!

Very fresh fish and attentive service. I had sashimi as part of a lunch special and it was fantastic. The waitress mentioned where each fish was caught and she filled my water glass several times. I plan to come back again while I am here.

Way overpriced. The food is okay, but I can't fathom the price - two pieces of salmon nigiri costs $16, shrimp nigiri 14 Really? This is even more expensive than many fine dining Japanese places. Not worthy the price. I really don't understand why so many five stars. You guys come from trust fund money?

Ordered sushi for take away & enjoyed it a lot! Fresh & tasty! Service was good. The place small and casual but they have additional outdoor seating as well.

We went here for lunch (about 11 am), but they were closed. We went to have Korean BBQ instead, but returned here for dinner. We wrote our names on the wait list outside and were called within about 15 mins. Once inside we were seated at a table for two. We ordered some miso soup and garlic edamame for appetizers. Then we ordered a Rainbow Roll and a Crunchy Roll. Shortly thereafter a shrimp roll arrived which we thought was the Crunchy Roll, but they had made a mistake and just let us have it free. Then came our other two rolls. Everything had great flavor, cane quickly, and also with great service. I want to thank the young man who helped get all my questions answered. It was a little bit on the pricey side, but I guess that's what you get in Waikiki. No worries, we'll be back..

The food was just ok Gyoza good Miso soup eh Shrimp fried rice ok Salmon lovers ok Udon tempura soup ok Everything was ok until... I saw roaches they have roaches it ruined my whole meal and ambiance, I just wanted to leave after that. The lady that was serving demanded a tip ! After they already automatically charge a kitchen appreciation fee The other staff were friendly pretty good service

Excellent! Wonderful staff & owners give warm welcome! Cool draft beer, amazing spider rolls & yummy mochi for dessert! We highly recommend!!!

Everything was way better than we expected!! It doesn't look like much from the outside but the food quality and service was definitely 5 stars for sure! Soooo we had a bunch of things. Our order included the Naruto roll, the Rolly Polly, Cherry Blossom, the salmon lover's choice, and the misoyaki butterfish. WOWWWW everything tasted soooo good! There wasn't one thing we didn't like to be honest. My husband died and went to heaven with that Rolly Polly roll. He liked it so much he got two! This is his favorite kind of sushi to order anywhere but I think he's found his new favorite spot where to get it from. The salmon quality was so fresh and the rice was extra perfect and slightly warm, giving it an even more appealing fresh feel. The misoyaki butterfish was incredible. OMG cooked perfectly and amazinggg tasting! The Cherry Blossom roll was like nothing like we have ever tried before. Crazy good! I was a little weary of the coconut topping... but it reminded me of coconut shrimp but in a roll. Why hasn't anyone thought of this before!! We loved it! We HIGHLY recommend this place!!! The food quality and customer service was nothing short of perfect! Thank you for taking care of us! We will surely be back!

"The sushi here is exceptional! Fresh ingredients and attentive service make it a must-visit!

I have eaten here a few times. The sushi is always high quality, fresh and delicious. The service is also excellent. Enjoyed the special menu chirashi bowl this time. It was outstanding !

Great food and service. Our server was kind and explained that a most or all of their ingredients and things are made in house. This restaurant doesn't have the ambiance you are probably looking for that special occasion but it is clean and welcoming.

Was a little expensive but had a nice variety of rolls, which is what we were looking for. Food was fresh and tasty, no complaints. Staff were all very friendly as well. Would go back!

Did decide to give sushi spot another try. Review still the same. Service was better . Sushi was ok

High quality, amazing staff, good spot that's not as crowded as right where everyone is but just close enough you should definitely go there for dinner instead of waiting in line for 60 min anywhere else in the immediate radius. We ordered a lot on the menu, everything was tasty and carefully crafted by the chef. You might need to walk in and put your name on the list first if you aren't greeted right away outside as they may get busy.

The yellowtail sashimi really does melt in your mouth! Service was prompt. Food was good. Wait time was minimal! Ambiance was casual and cozy. Not a fancy looking restaurant but overall the food was enjoyable which is what matters. For the price range I give it five stars in its category.

Deliciousness! This place is small but the food is great! The service was amazing. Price was reasonable, I mean you're in Waikiki Hawaii so its the same anywhere you eat. The sushi was so fresh and tasty! It's in a convenient location, one block away from thre beach.

Great service and atmosphere. The food came out quickly and exactly to order. We had the baby alligator, Godzilla, and cherry blossom rolls. I loved the roasted coconut on the cherry blossom rolls. I had never tried coconut on a roll before and was pleasantly surprised. It reminded me of coconut shrimp. The baby alligator has a nice flavor profile with the asparagus and shrimp together, and the Godzilla is a classic and solid roll. The kaarage we ordered for an appetizer came out with the rolls because they were so quick to make the rolls, but the the chicken was juicy and plump. I liked the crunch of the batter, too. We shared the kaarage and a hot sake which was just the right amount of both for 3 of us to have. After the meal concluded, the owner came by personally thank us for coming to his restaurant, which I thought was a nice gesture of his sincere appreciation of us coming. He offered a free mochi dessert as well, which we accepted. The mochi was perfect-- defrosted just right and not super frozen, cut into pieces so we could all have some, and had premium ice cream inside. The vanilla bean was really good. I would recommend coming to this place if you need somewhere close to Waikiki and want decent, good, fast sushi and Japanese food.

I was able to sample several options from this establishment, here is a breakdown of everything we sampled Ahi poke salad - lil bit of seaweed salad, ahi poke, refreshing, very flavorful, great starter dish Shu mai - their interpretation of a chinese favorite dumping, tiny, piping hot you may need to order this twice Bulogogi bowl - this is the only restaurant i know that serves your more meat then rice and on top of that the meat was super flavorful and tender Red dragon roll - slightly spicy, fairly large roll Rainbow roll - super fresh cuts of fish always my goto to measure the skill level of the sushi chefs if not sashimi, here they did well Goodbye Dracula - interesting roll, recommended by our server glad to have tried her recommendation Miso soup - daughter finished the bowl before any of the other food came out all I heard from her was yummy noises We also had hot sake it paired well with everything we sampled Definitely we will be back to sample more of their options Food ***** definitely delicious Price $$ Service ***** helpful and friendly Ambiance ***** clean, bright

Quaint little sushi spot in downtown Waikiki with plenty of indoor seating but also a little patio with some ambiance. A solid spot if you're jonesing for sushi away from the hubbub of the Waikiki beachfront. The shrimp shumai, made in house, I was told, were delicious. The shrimp had that crunch in very bite and the dollop of sriracha really brought it together. They also make their soy sauce in house too, which is always a great thing. The nigiri plate was fresh and ample portion and great fish:rice ratio, with more fish than rice. However, there were a few pieces I didn't love and one of the pieces was imitation crab. 2 fronts with the imitation crab: I actually told my waitress earlier I didn't want the California roll if it had imitation crab. Also, let's be real: imitation crab isn't fish and definitely shouldn't be included in a nigiri plate unless requested. I have never seen an imitation crab nigiri served at any sushi spot, and I've been to a ton of sushi restaurants in my day. I also wasn't a fan of the octopus taco, but alas, I realize on the chefs choice sampler plate you wont get everything you like, but it was a hard texture and not very satisfying. Overall, a solid option for sushi in Waikiki that won't break the bank. As someone who comes from a place with great sushi, I'm a tough crowd.

We've been in Waikiki this week and wanted to try this resto... and on our last night we came. Service excellent and friendly, clean, the owner even came out to greet us. In business for 10 years so they've got it right - crispy tender gyozas, sushi rolls and soups. Can't miss here. They even had a quiet outside patio. We will definitely return!

Today was our second to last night in Hawaii, and to say I was disappointed with this dinner would be an understatement. I'm writing this to warn others to avoid this tourist trap. IGNORE THE 5 STAR REVIEWS. We waited for 40 min for a table for 4. The service was slow and awkward at times. Our server was friendly, but only came by once to check up on us. We were seated outside with two other tables, and no one came by until 15 minutes later to take our order. This was the end of the night so we were already starving. We could see the other tables looking around for the bill and getting impatient. We ordered 4 items: chicken karaage, two rolls that cost ~$28 EACH, and the jalapeño wrap. That came to $120, including tip. We paid cash since they add 4% if you use credit. The chicken karaage tasted okay, but the skin was not crispy and everything had a strong ginger taste. It did not come with any sauce. The wrap was surprisingly good. We liked the spiciness and the ahi. The rolls were average, but 1000% not worth the price. It was basically a chopped tuna roll with more tuna and sauce on top. The other was a baked roll with cream cheese, which tasted fine. None of the dishes came with wasabi or ginger. For those saying "premium price for premium fish", trust me, it's no better than the fish you get anywhere else in Hawaii. We left the establishment still hungry. We've eaten at 100+ sushi places all over the world, and this was the first to make me this mad. They are deliberately using these amazing reviews to jack up their prices while providing subpar service and food. I'm begging everyone to literally eat anywhere else and save your money for a downpayment for a house or something.

Amazing sushi and great service. Best place to go in Hawaii, we were greeted personally by the owner and that made it special.

My husband and I were staying at the hotel next door and noticed a lot of people waiting outside, which made us eager to try it. We were not disappointed! My husband loved the hamachi belly, while my favorite was the Phoenix Roll. Honestly, everything we ordered was amazing. Everyone who worked there was very nice, which made the experience even better. We can't wait to eat there again!

We were looking for a good place for a group dinner (6 of us) near our hotel in Waikiki and Sushi Spot didn't disappoint. The fish is fresh but it's a little pricey (like most things in the area to be honest). We were shocked that there wasn't a wait to get seated even thought the place is fairly small. It wasn't too crowded (we came on a Friday night around 7). My husband got the sushi deluxe combo and I got the salmon lovers choice. The salmon is so fresh and delicious!!

This place is such a gem! Phenomenal sushi and katsu! Everything was so fresh! We got the dynamite roll (that I forgot to photograph because we devoured it) and the Chicken Katsu lunch plate which came with miso soup, rice, salmon sashimi, an egg custard (first time ever having this and I 10/10 recommend!) and tofu topped with a kimchi. Everything was incredible and the owner came out to thank us at the end and told us all of the vegetables were grown from his family garden which I think is incredible! He was so kind and inviting and he offered us to try out the ice cream mochi and it was fresh and delicious as well! Locally grown, farm to table! If you haven't tried this place yet you're missing out!

This place was so great! The staff were nice and friendly, the food was great and the vibe was nice for a dinner date. I enjoyed three rolls and they were each great! Can't really decide which I preferred most but I would recommend trying the Phoenix Roll and the Sushi Spot Signature. The Phoenix Roll came out lit and made for a special dinner ! It also tasted amazing so 10/10 I recommended trying it! The Sushi Spot Signature was also really great and has hot Cheetos flakes which was why I choose it. The ingredients are great plus I love hot Cheetos. It tasted great and the hot Cheetos added a little something special to it which I hadn't had before. I will say I love xtra flaming hot and these were just original of course but still awesome that they add this to there roll.

Hands down the BEST sushi & service we've had! A little on the pricy side but it was worth it! The Yellowtail Carpaccio we're soft, full of flavor and absolutely delicious! Hamachi Maki. Good gosh, they were pretty big! Packed and loaded in there. Worth the $$ ! Hubs had the Red Dragon & the NY steak teriyaki. He killed them all! We dined out on the patio. Very intimidate. Enough lighting to see the menu & food. Our server, she was absolutely amazing!

Not super impressed. We ordered the chef special nigiri and it wasn't even explained what we were given. The baked roll we got was pretty good. Service was sub par.

Great spot for great quality sushi! They currently do not accept reservations, and there is no waiting area after you check in. It is well worth it. Mostly because the restaurant is vert small. The service was a bit slow, but all the servers were very friendly. The food tasted fresh, and they gave great portions. Overall, this is perfect for your sushi cravings

My fiancée and I were staying at the Waikiki Resort and found this cool sushi spot on the corner of Kuhio and Liliuokalani St. We went around 12:30 so they had just opened for lunch, we decided to sit in their outdoor seating and it was nice with shade and comfortable. The owner came by to say hi and thank us for dining here, he brought some beer to try as well as dessert for us at the end of dinner! All the food is fresh and made in house like their soy sauce which is really good. The food was epic and the beer was a good pair for the sushi! We wound up getting two desserts and ate it both. If you're in the area definitely stop by!

Wonderful and delicious! The Baked Dynamite was my favorite while my husband loved the Found Nemo. We got our order to go and the owners took great care of making sure our order wouldn't tip over while we brought it back to our hotel.

Hands down one of the best sushi places we have been. Service 10/10. Sushi 10/10. Cleanliness 10/10. Highly recommend sitting on the patio, it gives small Paris bistro vibes. Favorite maki we ordered was the Phoenix roll, appropriately lit on fire at the table. The baked mussels were so good too, not a lot of mayo and just enough spice. Thinking of trying this spot? Give it a go! You won't be disappointed.

This little sushi spot is pretty good! The first thing I noticed was that all the staff greeted us all with friendly smiles. The food was fantastic. From the fried jalapeños to the shrimp dumplings. And especially the sushi. It was a beautiful night out so we sat on the patio. The scenery was beautiful with a lot of local plants and flowers. The only knock is that the traffic outside was a little loud. But in all, this is a good place to come get some sushi.

Sushi Spot hits the spot when you want good sushi in the heart of Waikiki! Try the unique Fried California roll! I also had Salmon and Hotate Nigiri - on point and had a bowl of complimtary soup- Neighboring table ordered alot of different items - the teriyaki on sizzling platter looked and smelled delicious! I was smiling to myself when the patron used a single chopstick to poke the chicken to eat - haha guess they need chopstick skills!

Oh please go visit this restaurant! We ordered three sushi rolls and the NY teri steak medium well. It was expensive but fresh and bursting with flavor is worth it! We arrived on a Saturday about 45 minutes after open and it was starting to get busy. We ordered the cherry blossom roll, the baked dynamite roll and the goodbye Dracula roll. All are tied for first place !! The cherry blossom was my favorite because I love coconut shrimp and this had tempura shrimp and toasted coconut. It also had a pink hue to it which I'm assuming is the cherry blossom. It was kissed with flavor - lite and refreshing! The other rolls were amazing, we bought them then ran another errand and drove to the west side of Oahu and it was still pristine! Super impressed. You can tell the teriyaki sauce was house made, lightly sweet but not thick or sugary like store bought brands. The steak was a perfect med well cook with a delightful flame grill taste to it. Very very nice. Price wise, I'll have to reduce my order but it went from 'hey this place is cute let's try it' to 'I'm already craving it in my next trip to the city'.

We went to Sushi Spot based on the reviews and were disappointed. The outdoor area is decent but noisy from the traffic but indoors the lighting is so bright you might need sunglasses. (We noticed several places in Waikiki had really bright lighting for some reason.) The Dragon Roll was really good but the Rainbow Roll was rather bland. We did notice a sign on the table that mentioned all prices are cash and there's a 4% up-charge to use a credit card. The real kicker was once we received the bill there was another fee of 3% for "kitchen appreciation". All in all we felt like we wasted one of our precious vacation evenings.

Well. Read at your own risk. I have owned a Japanese restaurant for 10 Years and it was rated number 1 in LA in 2023. I have to be honest with my review and say what I feel. The service was slow. But ok. That happens at times. So let's talk about the sushi. Has 2 rolls. My gf had finding Nemo and to be honest it was bland. I had their signature roll that had hot Cheetos and the fact they did not take the end of the tempura shrimp off and it was inside the roll, shame on you. You either make it obvious that the tails are still on or take them off. Then the sushi rice. It was not consistent, it was dry and the flavor was less than satisfying. For having what look like so many Japanese people in the place and behind the sushi bar, you should truly be ashamed of yourself to be serving this kind of food it is not Japanese authentic at all. It is Americanized FAD sushi. You can do better.

We have enjoyed visiting establishment in the past, service is great foods wonderful. We are sad the price for nigiri sushi has doubled in price you now only get one piece for $9... over double if you're ordering traditional two pieces. We can not afford to return.

Great food, ambience and service! The owner came up and introduced himself at the end of the meal. Very kind-- thank you!

I would definitely recommend the chicken teriyaki. Also pictured Mount Fuji Roll. Baked California roll, salmon, spicy ahi, unagi sauce, white mayo, sriracha dots, scallions. Great service. Very friendly and outgoing waitress.

It was soooo good. We had the signature roll, mt Fuji roll and the baked dynamite roll. Service was spot on. Will be back

Fantastic food, fantastic service. Fresh fish, cold beer, and hot sake, what more could you ask for?

What a cool spot. They make their own soy sauce. What a cool thing. We arrived after we had already had sushi down the street a few blocks--my partner was still hungry after a massive amount of food at the last sushi restaurant we ate at, literally like 20 minutes ago. Sooooo we stopped here on the way to the hotel. #score Even though I was full I ordered the hamachi maki and was amazing! I also had edamame with garlic and it was amazing. We only waited 20 minutes for our table and not only did that help me digest my previous sushi meal, I was also able to cross the street to the ABC store for a couple souvenirs for some friends back in Cali. Now let me explain the 3 star rating: Once we were seated the place was pretty empty as it was getting later in the evening. We were greeted quickly but the roll took like forever to come out. Literally about 30 minutes. I was surprised by the wait. That's why I am giving that rating. It should be faster. The place is small but clean and the restroom is clean as well. The staff is friendly, just slow.

Went to the Sushi Spot last night. Restaurant was not overly busy and the customer service was very friendly and helpful. Food was very good no complaints with the food or service. The one thing everyone should know is the hidden fees they add to the bill. They do have a sign on the table about adding 4% if paying by card, which was fine. But looking closer to the actual bill I noticed other charges they did not post. A 3% kitchen and an appreciation charge (which might be the 4%) but not listed that way and on top of that they do the tipping screen. Had I known about the two different charges I would have adjusted the tip. Just thought everyone should know this before deciding to go to Sushi Spot.

I was so pleased to find this small, secluded spot in Waikīkī! I got miso soup and a tempura salmon roll. Service was fast and friendly, pricing was fair, and the menu had other great options I wish I could have tried.

We really enjoyed our server he was a super nice guy.. however we were BLOWN AWAY by the insane prices. (Which seems like they were maybe doubled recently?) It was more expensive than many of the boujee'r spots -- in fact the prices seemed on par with what we'd expect to pay at Nobu.. they way exceeded our normal sushi spot, Doraku. But the ambiance and seating was that of a more affordable local sushi joint very sub par for what they charge. Tables are small and seats are very uncomfortable. We also live in Waikiki, so we're used to Waikiki pricing... and the pricing still blew us away. On top of that there are many additional fees. If you pay with a card 4% fee... all orders also incur a 3% kitchen fee. A young girl at the table next to us wanted a virgin Piña Colada.. the server informed her it would be the same price as the alcoholic version. What? We asked if they did Kamaina as we live 50 ft away.. they don't. I was so excited at first to experience a new sushi spot I was hoping to become our Go-to.. but with those prices we won't be returning. For food- The Sushi Spot special was Soooooo good!!! I will say that. I also enjoyed the stuffed jalapeños. The Goodbye Dracula roll was hard to eat. I've never met a sushi roll anywhere I disliked more. Oh, also... no wasabi or ginger with rolls.. it ALL COSTS EXTRA. $3 if you want any Wasabi. Never been to a sushi restaurant in my life that charges for wasabi. So for 2 rolls (NO WASABI) a small app and 2 beers it cost us $127 (with tip and fees) - if I'm paying that I'd expect a more elevated dining experience and at the very least a cushion to sit on. 3 stars is generous.