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Sushi Sho

Sushi Sho

RisingProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

This restaurant uniquely fuses American ingredients with traditional Edo-mae sushi techniques in a way that cannot be experienced anywhere else, earning consistently high praise from Japanese diners for exceptional taste, craftsmanship, and ambiance.

94
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Marugame Udon

ProvenAuthenticJP Rates Higher

Overall analysis of Japanese reviewers' feedback on various Hawaii tours reveals consistently high satisfaction levels.

94
3

Maguro Brothers Hawaii Chinatown

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

A authentic tuna poke bowl restaurant in a Chinatown market run by Japanese brothers with Tsukiji market background, offering exceptionally fresh tuna from Honolulu port at reasonable prices with Japanese-quality preparation, particularly praised for their chu-toro and vinegared rice.

90
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Maguro Spot

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

A highly popular poke specialty restaurant in Waikiki that serves fresh seafood, particularly tuna, with no fishy smell and authentic flavor that resonates well with Japanese diners.

90
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Komedokoro M's

RisingHidden GemJapanese Pick

The restaurant's greatest strength is its premium Japanese rice (Tsuyahime), which consistently receives praise for offering authentic Japanese taste rarely found outside Japan.

87

Yakiniku Sizzle

RisingProvenHidden GemJapanese PickAuthentic

This Japanese yakiniku restaurant stands out for its authentic quality and premium meat selection, including Waju beef and A5 Miyazaki wagyu, with particularly praised raw dishes like yukke.

87

Tonkatsu Tamafuji

ProvenAuthentic

The restaurant is highly acclaimed for authentic, high-quality tonkatsu with tender aged meat and crispy coating that rivals Japanese establishments, complemented by thoughtful service details such as rice/miso soup options and free cabbage refills.

87

Kaiten Sushi Ginza Onodera

Authentic

The restaurant is highly praised for serving authentic Edomae-style sushi in Hawaii, with fresh ingredients including maguro directly shipped from Toyosu's Yamakoh receiving consistent acclaim.

86

i-naba Honolulu

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

This authentic Japanese restaurant is highly regarded for its high-quality soba and tempura that faithfully recreates Japanese flavors.

86

Sushi Izakaya Gaku

RisingJapanese Pick

Highly regarded as an authentic Japanese restaurant in Hawaii, featuring genuine sushi crafted by Japanese chefs using fresh fish flown from Tsukiji, creating an authentic Japanese izakaya atmosphere.

86

Izakaya Naru Honolulu

RisingProvenJapanese Pick

This Okinawan izakaya offers authentic Japanese cuisine and hospitality that consistently impresses Japanese diners, who frequently mention the high quality matching Japan standards.

85

FUJIYAMA TEXAS

RisingHidden GemJapanese PickAuthentic

The restaurant is highly praised for authentic taste and successfully recreating a Japanese izakaya atmosphere with diverse kushikatsu offerings at reasonable prices.

84

Maguro Brothers Hawaii Waikiki

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

This Japanese-owned poke and sashimi restaurant serves fresh Hawaiian ahi with authentic Japanese preparations—using Yamasa soy sauce, wasabi, and offering vinegar rice options—making it highly appealing to Japanese diners seeking familiar flavors abroad.

84

Roy's Waikiki

ProvenAuthentic

This Waikiki restaurant consistently receives praise for its Hawaii fusion cuisine, with excellent meat and fish dishes that showcase quality ingredients and skilled culinary technique.

84

Yanagi Sushi

ProvenAuthentic

This established Japanese restaurant in Honolulu consistently receives high praise for its fresh, authentic sushi offerings and quality ingredients.

84

Yoshitsune

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

This Japanese restaurant in Waikiki is widely praised for serving authentic, carefully prepared Japanese cuisine with fresh fish, generous portions, and complimentary rice and miso soup refills.

84

ZIGU

ProvenJapanese PickLocalized

This restaurant offers creative Japanese cuisine using Hawaiian ingredients and receives consistent praise from Japanese diners for its authentic taste and high quality.

84

CHIBA-KEN ちばけん

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

This Japanese izakaya maintains solid authenticity and taste quality, with consistently praised service and welcoming atmosphere earning long-term loyalty.

81

Restaurant SUNTORY

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

This Japanese restaurant with over 30 years of history in Hawaii offers authentic teppanyaki, Japanese, and sushi cuisine with consistently high-quality dishes, particularly praised for teppanyaki preparation and garlic fried rice.

81

Tempura Kiki

Japanese Pick

This Japanese restaurant has consistently received high praise over multiple years for its authentic crispy tempura served fresh and genuine Japanese flavors that satisfy homesick diners.

78

Han no Daidokoro / Kaka'ako

Japanese PickAuthentic

The restaurant offers high-quality beef, particularly Miyazaki beef, with authenticity comparable to Japanese yakiniku establishments, and side dishes like miso soup and salads are well-executed.

78

Akira Japanese Restaurant

Japanese PickAuthentic

This restaurant is highly regarded for offering authentic Japanese cuisine at reasonable prices with a diverse menu in Hawaii.

77

Yohei Sushi Restaurant

Authentic

This Japanese sushi restaurant offers authentic, high-quality sushi with fresh ingredients at reasonable prices compared to Japan, earning consistent praise from discerning Japanese diners.

76

Wasabi Bistro

ProvenJapanese Pick

This Waikiki Japanese restaurant was previously praised for its authentic taste, attentive service, and reasonable prices, earning strong loyalty from Japanese visitors.

75

Marugame Udon

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

The Waikiki Marukame Udon receives high praise from Japanese reviewers for its authentic taste and quality that closely resembles Japan, though opinions vary on noodle firmness and broth intensity.

75

Kaimuki Shokudo

Authentic

This Japanese restaurant in Hawaii offers authentic dishes like soba and tempura with reasonable prices and generous portions, earning praise for quality and quick service in earlier reviews.

75

Tanaka of Tokyo Central

ProvenJapanese PickAuthentic

The restaurant excels in entertaining teppanyaki performance and offers good value for money with generous portions, which delights many guests.

75

Furusato Sushi

ProvenAuthentic

This Japanese restaurant maintains consistent praise for fresh fish and authentic sushi quality comparable to casual sushi restaurants in Japan.

74

Hawaii Sushi

Authentic

This sushi restaurant consistently delivers authentic Japanese flavors and fresh ingredients at reasonable prices, maintaining high quality from 8 years ago to present.

71

Musubi Cafe IYASUME

Mixed ReviewsLocalized

This establishment is highly valued by Japanese travelers in Hawaii for offering authentic Japanese rice-based meals at affordable prices, with spam musubi being consistently praised.

70

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