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SUSHI THE JAPANESE "SNACK"
1000 Years of History
By Jorie Nolen

What has become a Japanese culinary art with delicious flavor and colorful form, actually evolved from very meager beginnings. In the 7th century, Southeast Asians introduced the technique of pickling. The Japanese acquired this same practice which consisted of packing fish with rice. As the fish fermented the rice produced a lactic acid which in turn caused the pickling of the pressed fish. Nare-Sushi is 1300 years old and refers to the finished edible product resulting from this early method.

However, due to its lengthy process, anywhere from 2 months to a year, an altered form appears through the 15th and 16th centuries. Nama-Nare refers to this more rapid process of pickling which cut the fermentation time while including the rice as part of the meal. Ancient sushi such as, Nare-Sushi and Nama-Nare were the foundation for what later became the delightfully tasteful sushi we are familiar with today.

Improvements through the centuries came about because of a few entrepreneurial Japanese who possessed the knack for recipe variation.  The 17th century saw this delicate finger food complimented with vinegar. Matsumoto Yoshiichi of Edo (Tokyo) introduced the use of rice vinegar into the sushi rice. The vinegar was a welcome ingredient. It served to reduce the usual lengthy preparation while adding a pleasant flavor of tartness.  Although the process of fermentation was shortened, the custom of aged pickling with the boxed or rolled method was continued until the 19th century.

In the 1820's Hanaya Yohei of Edo (Tokyo) brought to Edoites a recipe most similar to what we are served today. His morsels, which included Sashimi (fresh sliced raw fish) or seafood combined with the vinegared rice, were prepared and served for customers directly from his sushi stall. Not only did Hanaya introduce raw fish to sushi rice (Edomae-Sushi/Nigiri-Sushi), he began a tradition of serving snack food at it's freshest and fastest. His idea won immediate favor over the more time-honored sushi dishes.  The portable stall was popular through WWII and was the "Fast Food" predecessor to the sushi bars of today.

This healthy and delicious mouthful saw its most recent transformation in the 20th century. Sushi now appears world wide with a United States popularity increase around the late 1970's.  As in art, Japanese Sushi continues to grow, change and blossom.  The most common forms are: Nigiri -Sushi (hand shaped sushi), Oshi-Sushi (pressed sushi), Maki-Sushi (rolled sushi) and Chirashi-sushi (scattered sushi). The changes are not in form or preparation as much as they are in the ingredients and the atmosphere where it is served. These adventurous and tasty creations can be found in the most elegant of settings or the grocery market counter.

The Itamae-San (expert chef) has also seen change as demand for his/her craft has grown.   Years ago, one could not practice this art form without a minimum of 10 years of training and proven skill.  Now, due to the growing need, restaurants will hire Sushi chefs with just a few years of learning experience.  But Sushi is about culinary expertise and an Itamae-San continually strives to master his/her skill while performing for the delight of the patron and serving an array of bright colors, mouthwatering tastes and tingling sensations.  Even the most timid can indulge themselves with the amazing selections of sushi. Just the history of these rolled treasures should warrant a taste … so give in and enjoy an authentic Japanese edible art form.


AKASAKA
1646 KONA ST # B
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 942-4466


ALOHA SUSHI
3131 N NIMITZ HWY # 105
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 833-8884


ALOHA SUSHI
579 FARRINGTON HWY # 106
KAPOLEI,  HI  
(808) 674-1711


ALOHA SUSHI
1505 DILLINGHAM BLVD # 1200
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 845-1444


ALOHA SUSHI
1613 NUUANU AVE # A9
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 528-4441


ALOHA SUSHI
1001 BISHOP ST # 107
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 531-8829


ALOHA SUSHI AINA HAINA
820 W HIND DR # 113
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 373-9899


ALOHA SUSHI KAIMUKI
3221 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 737-3334


ALOHA SUSHI PENSACOLA
1021 PENSACOLA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 591-0050


ALOHA SUSHI-AMFAC CTR
745 FORT STREET MALL
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 585-7374


ALOHA SUSHI-KANEOHE BAY
46-047 KAMEHAMEHA HWY # E1
KANEOHE,  HI  
(808) 236-2030


ALOHA SUSHI-MANOA
2801 EAST MANOA RD # B
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 988-1200


ALOHA SUSHI-WAIKIKI
1778 ALA MOANA BLVD # UL6B
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 955-5223


BENIHANA
2005 KALIA RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 955-5955


BENKEI RESTAURANT
1050 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 591-8713


CALIFORNIA BEACH ROCK N' SUSHI
404 WARD AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 597-8000


CATCH OF THE DAY SUSHI
500 KUWILI ST # 100
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 942-8088


CATCH OF THE DAY SUSHI
425 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
PEARL CITY,  HI  
(808) 485-1550


CATCH OF THE DAY SUSHI
95-1249 MEHEULA PKWY # F2
MILILANI,  HI  
(808) 625-1755


DALICHI NOODLES CAFE
99-080 KAUHALE ST
AIEA,  HI  
(808) 486-7432


DARUMA RESTAURANT INC
2201 KALAKAUA AVE # A211
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 926-8878


FAMILY SUSHI HOUSE
1020 KEEAUMOKU ST # 100
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 596-7177


FURUSATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2424 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-4991


FURUSATO JAPANESE RESTAURANTS
1314 S KING ST # 504
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 593-9464


GARLIC RESTAURANT NINNIKU YA
3196 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 735-0784


GENKI SUSHI HAWAII
450 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
PEARL CITY,  HI  
(808) 485-0227


GENKI SUSHI HAWAII INC
885 KAPAHULU AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 735-7700


GENKI SUSHI HAWAII INC
45-480 KANEOHE BAY DR
KANEOHE,  HI  
(808) 247-9595


GYOSAI BAR & GRILL
2155 KALAKAUA AVE # 110
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 926-7730


GYOTAKU
98-1226 KAAHUMANU ST
PEARL CITY,  HI  
(808) 487-0091


GYOTAKU JAPENESE RESTAURANT
1824 S KING ST # S
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 949-4584


HANA SUSHI
377 KEAHOLE ST # C3
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 395-4330


HANAJUBAN NOODLE SHOP
2005 KALIA RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 941-8710


HANAKI RESTAURANT
2756 WOODLAWN DR # 6-102
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 988-1551


HANAKI RESTAURANT
1151 MAPUNAPUNA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 834-3616


HATSUHANA OF USA
2005 KALIA RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 946-8287


HELLO SUSHI
86-120 FARRINGTON HWY # C306
WAIANAE,  HI  
(808) 696-3535


HIFUMI RESTAURANT
100 N BERETANIA ST # 113
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 536-3035


HOKU'S
5000 KAHALA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 739-8780


ICHBIN SUSHI
503 N KUAKINI ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 537-4900


IDETA RESTAURANT
620 KOHOU ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 847-4844


IMARI
661 KEEAUMOKU ST # 102
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 941-8866


ISLAND SUSHI
3506 WAIALAE AVE # 2
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 735-9494


ITOCHAN SUSHI
212 MERCHANT ST # 4
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 545-7848


IZAKAYA SUSHI TEN
98-1247 KAAHUMANU ST
AIEA,  HI  
(808) 486-0082


JAPANESE RESTAURANT HANA
590 FARRINGTON HWY # 302
KAPOLEI,  HI  
(808) 674-9777


JIMBO
1936 S KING ST # 103
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 947-2211


KABUKI KAPIOLANI RESTAURANT
600 KAPIOLANI BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 545-5995


KACHO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2233 HELUMOA RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 921-7272


KAFFEE IMPERIAL INC
725 KAPIOLANI BLVD # C112
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 593-2626


KAHALA SUSHI
4134 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 733-3737


KANG'S RAMEN RESTAURANT
555 N KING ST # 110
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 841-4211


KANSAI YAMATO CORP
1471 KAPIOLANI BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 955-9588


KAPPO AOKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
4623 KAHALA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 946-8811


KATS SUSHI
715 S KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 526-1268


KIKUYA RESTAURANT
46-148 KAHUHIPA ST
KANEOHE,  HI  
(808) 235-2613


KIN CHAN SUSHI INC
500 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 534-0088


KING'S CAFE 2000
1936 S KING ST # 102
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 955-5966


KISSHO RESTAURANT
1684 KALAKAUA AVE # B
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 946-5588


KOBE' JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
1841 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 941-4444


KOHMOTORI
2626 S KING ST # 1
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 941-7255


KOKOS INN
94-216 FARRINGTON HWY # B1-4
WAIPAHU,  HI  
(808) 678-8776


KOMAKATA RESTAURANT
820 W HIND DR # 102
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 377-5700


KOZO SUSHI HAWAII
1620 N SCHOOL ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 832-0530


KOZO SUSHI HAWAII
2334 S KING ST # 2
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 973-5666


KOZO SUSHI HAWAII
4618 KILAUEA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 733-5733


KOZO SUSHI HAWAII
625 KAPAHULU AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 739-2785


KUNI RESTAURANT
94-210 LEOKANE ST
WAIPAHU,  HI  
(808) 671-1100


KUNIO RESTAURANT
94-799 LUMIAINA ST # 2F
WAIPAHU,  HI  
(808) 680-9188


KURU KURU SUSHI
98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
AIEA,  HI  
(808) 484-4596


KYO-YA RESTAURANT
2057 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 947-3911


LITTLE TOKYO
46-056 KAMEHAMEHA HWY # 4
KANEOHE,  HI  
(808) 235-1415


M & N FAST FOODS & RESTAURANT
844 N KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 842-3515 v


MAGURO YA
3565 WAIALAE AVE # 108
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 732-3775


MAKI'S SUSHI CAFE
725 BISHOP ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 537-6951 v


MANOA SUSHI
2752 WOODLAWN DR
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 988-5577


MARU-HI RESTAURANT & LOUNGE
95-1249 MEHEULA PKWY
MILILANI,  HI  
(808) 623-5848


MASAGO'S DRIVE INN
84-791 LAHAINA ST
WAIANAE,  HI  
(808) 696-7833 v


MATSU INTERNATIONAL INC
650 IWILEI RD # F6
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 545-7995


MEGUMI RESTAURANT
45-556 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
KANEOHE,  HI  
(808) 235-4329


MENCHANKO-TEI
2255 KUHIO AVE # S19
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 924-8366


MICHAEL'S DRIVE IN
1425 LILIHA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 533-1988


MINATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
930 HAUOLI ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 956-1322


MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2863 KALAKAUA AVE # 2
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 923-4739


MOMOMO
3008 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 737-6666


MOMOYAMA
120 KAIULANI AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 931-4678


MOSHI MOSHI TEI
91-1401 FORT WEAVER RD
EWA BEACH,  HI  
(808) 685-2800


MR OJISAN RESTAURANT
1018 KAPAHULU AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 735-4455


NANIWA-YA JAPANESE SEAFOOD
2301 KALAKAUA AVE # C
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 923-7288


NANIWA-YA RAMEN
1450 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 955-0066


NEW GENKI RAMEN
95-1249 MEHEULA PKWY # D4
MILILANI,  HI  
(808) 623-7828


NISHI MONCHO RAMEN
2851 EAST MANOA RD # 1-104
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 988-9928


NOBORU JAPANESE RESTAURANT
201 HAMAKUA DR # 102
KAILUA,  HI  
(808) 261-3033


ODORIKO RESTAURANT
2400 KOA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 923-7368


OHANA SUSHI
47-388 HUI IWA ST
KANEOHE,  HI  
(808) 239-0808



OKONOMIYAKI CHIBO RESTAURANT
2201 KALAKAUA AVE # A305
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-9722


OSAKA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
815 KEEAUMOKU ST # C
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 943-2555


OTARU RESTAURANT
600 KAILUA RD
KAILUA,  HI  
(808) 263-4482


PARC CAFE
2233 HELUMOA RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 931-6643


RAMEN NAKAMURA
2141 KALAKAUA AVE # 1
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-7960


RESTAURANT BAMBOO
2700 S KING ST # D104
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 951-4040


RESTAURANT KARIYUSHI
1436 YOUNG ST # 103
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 942-1137


RESTAURANT SUNTORY
2233 KALAKAUA AVE # 307
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-5511


RESTAURANT YOSHIYA
2255 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-8877


ROYAL YAKINIKU RESTAURANT
110 LILIUOKALANI AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-8585


SAIMIN HOUSE
1311 N KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 842-7697


SAKAE SUSHI RESTAURANT
1631 KAPIOLANI BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 951-1666


SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT
500 ALA MOANA BLVD # 6D1
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 536-6286


SEKIYA'S RESTAURANT & DELI
2746 KAIMUKI AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 732-1656


SEOUL DOOK BAE KI
1221 ALAPAI ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 537-9543


SEOUL INN
410 CALIFORNIA AVE
WAHIAWA,  HI  
(808) 621-9090


SHIZU RESTAURANT
440 OLOHANA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 943-0202


SHOGUN
2490 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-1233


SUSHI CHEF
850 IWILEI RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 531-6671


SUSHI CO
1111 MCCULLY ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 947-5411


SUSHI CO
1290 S BERETANIA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 537-5411


SUSHI KING
2700 S KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 947-2836



SUSHI KOH
255 BEACH WALK # 1
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 923-5526


SUSHI LAND
99-205 MOANALUA RD # 301
AIEA,  HI  
(808) 485-2255


SUSHI LAND SOUTH KING
1610 S KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 945-2256


SUSHI LOCOMOTION
848 ALA LILIKOI ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 833-5988


SUSHI MAN MAKIKI
1249 WILDER AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 524-8822


SUSHI MASA
1200 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 593-2007


SUSHI OGAME
920 SHERIDAN ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 949-5911


SUSHI SASABUNE
1419 S KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 947-3800


SUSHI TEN
98-1247 KAAHUMANU ST # 101
AIEA,  HI  
(808) 487-1722


SUSHIMAN
3036 WAIALAE AVE # B1
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 737-8744


SUSHIMAN
1151 MAPUNAPUNA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 833-4999


SUSHIMAN
850 KAMEHAMEHA HWY
PEARL CITY,  HI  
(808) 454-4477


SUSHIMAN
94-615 KUPUOHI ST
WAIPAHU,  HI  
(808) 676-8811


SUSHIMAN MILILANI
95-221 KIPAPA DR # C19
MILILANI,  HI  
(808) 625-5775


SUSHIMAN WAHIAWA
823 CALIFORNIA AVE # 12
WAHIAWA,  HI  
(808) 621-8811


SUZUKI JAPANESE RESTAURANT
1048 KOKO HEAD AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 732-3555


TAIYO RAMEN
1469 KAPIOLANI BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 943-2123


TAKEYA RESTAURANT
2250 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 921-2002


TANAKA OF TOKYO RESTAURANT
2250 KALAKAUA AVE # 4
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-4702


TANAKA OF TOKYO RESTAURANT
131 KAIULANI AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 922-4233


TANAKA OF TOKYO WEST
1777 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 945-3443


TATSUO'S JAPANESE RESTAURANT
2908 E MANOA RD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 988-2134


TENPEI
655 KEEAUMOKU ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 941-8773


TODAI RESTAURANT
1910 ALA MOANA BLVD # 5
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 947-1000


TOKIWAYA
1104 PENSACOLA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 521-7307


TOKKURI-TEI
611 KAPAHULU AVE # 102
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 739-2800


TOKYO NOODLE HOUSE
377 KEAHOLE ST # 105
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 395-6556


TOKYO-TOKYO JAPANESE
5000 KAHALA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 739-1500


TSUKASA RESTAURANT
410 ATKINSON DR
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 944-2044


TSURUYA NOODLE SHOP
1450 ALA MOANA BLVD # 1920
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 946-7214


USHIO-TEI RESTAURANT
92-1001 OLANI ST
KAPOLEI,  HI  
(808) 679-0079


WANG'S GARDEN
98-199 KAMEHAMEHA HWY # B9
AIEA,  HI  
(808) 486-9999


WASABI BISTRO
1006 KAPAHULU AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 735-2800


WIKI WIKI DRIVE INN
1102 BISHOP ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 533-2323


WISTERIA
1206 S KING ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 591-9276


WONG KUNG RESTAURANT
94-866 MOLOALO ST # D1A
WAIPAHU,  HI  
(808) 677-5688


YANAGI SUSHI
762 KAPIOLANI BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 597-1525


YEN KING
4211 WAIALAE AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 732-5505


YOHEI SUSHI RESTAURANT
1111 DILLINGHAM BLVD # E1A
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 841-3773


YOKOZUNA RESTAURANT
1450 ALA MOANA BLVD
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 942-8179


YOKOZUNA RESTAURANT
1 ALOHA TOWER DR
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 545-2169


YOSHITSUNE RESTAURANT
2586 KALAKAUA AVE
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 926-5616


YUSURA JAPANESE RESTAURANT
53 N BERETANIA ST
HONOLULU,  HI  
(808) 599-8838


AKASAKA RESTAURANT
1646B Kona Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 942-4466
Japanese seafood and sushi bar. (LD $$)


AYAME CURRY & RAMEN
48-480 Kaneohe Bay Drive
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 236-3883
Where the art of Sapporo Ramen and Curry is paramount. (BLD $)


BENIHANA OF TOKYO
Hilton Hawaiian Village
2005 Kalia Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 955-5955
Teppanyaki chefs prepare food at your table. (LD $$)


EZOGIKU
1010 University Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 942-3608
Great Ramen, Gyoza (pot stickers), and Katsu. (LD $)



FUKUYA
2710 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Makiki Area)
Tel. (808) 946-2073
Hawaii Okazuya - Japanese and local style foods - everything from teriyaki chicken to kalua pig. Delicious bentos and sushi platters. (BL $)


FURUSATO
Hyatt Regency Hotel
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-4991
Traditional Japanese cuisine. (BLD $$$)


GENKI SUSHI HAWAII
900 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-7700
Sushi service on a conveyor belt. Specializing in a wide selection of take-out. (LD $)


GYOTAKU
1824 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 949-4584
Sushi and Bentos - Express take-out dinners. (LD $)


GYOTAKU
98-1226 Kaahumanu Street
Pearl City, HI 96782
(Honolulu / West Honolulu)
Tel. (808) 487-0091
Authentic Japanese menu. Take out sushi and pupu platters (LD $)


HAKONE
Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki
100 Holomoana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 944-4494
Exceptional Japanese cuisine. (D $$$)


HANAKI JAPANESE BUFFET
Manoa Market Place
2756 Woodlawn Drive
Honolulu, HI 96822
(Honolulu / Manoa Area)
Tel. (808) 988-1551
Creative Japanese cuisine buffet style. (LD $$)


HATA RESTAURANT
1742 S. King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 941-2686
Honest Japanese fare - flavorful and affordable. Great combination plates and sashimi. (LD $)


HIFUMI RESTAURANT
100 N. Beretania Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 536-3035
Authentic Japanese - family atmosphere - great Tempura. (LD $)


IDETA RESTAURANT
620 Kohou Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 847-4844
A Kalihi eating institution where the waitresses are grandmothers and the miso soup is never too hot. Their mixed plates are visual feasts. Known for high quality sashimi and sushi. (LD $$)


IMARI
661 Keeaumoku, Suite 102
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 941-8866
Home made, authentic Japanese cuisine. Plate lunches, cold noodles, okazu, cone sushi, curry rice dishes. (LD $)


IRIFUNE
563 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Kapahulu Area)
Tel. (808) 737-1141
Authentic, award winning and very popular - great garlic ahi. (LD $)


KABUKI
One Kapiolani Building
Honolulu, HI 96818
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 545-5995 (2 locations)
Ono bentos, sushi and Japanese cuisine. (LD $$)


KACHO
Waikiki Parc Hotel
2233 Helumoa Road
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-6645
Kyoto-style restaurant with sushi and tempura specials. Kaiseki dinners, Bentos, authentic Japanese breakfast. (BLD $$$)


KAHALA SUSHI
4134 Waialae Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Waialae Area)
Tel. (808) 733-3737
Over 15 types of sushi plus bentos to go. (LD $)


KATS SUSHI
715 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 526-1268
Great place to get all-you-can-eat quality sushi for around $20! (LD $)


KINCHAN SUSHI
Restaurant Row
500 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 534-0088
If you knew Sushi, like they know Sushi! (LD $)


KISSHO
1684 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 946-5588
Come taste the difference - Chef awarded for excellence by the Prime Minister of Japan! (D $$$)


KOBE JAPANESE STEAK HOUSE
1841 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 941-4444
Steak, lobster and shrimp prepared by Teppanyaki chefs - Honolulu's most complete sushi bar. (D $$$)


KOMOKATA RESTAURANT
Aina Haina Shopping Center
Aina Haina, HI 96825
(Southeast Oahu)
Tel. (808) 377-5700
Japanese seafood specialties. (LD $$)


KOTO RESTAURANT & DELICATESSEN
94-750 Hikimoe
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 677-8080
Traditional food and bentos to go. (LD $)


KYO-YA
2057 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 947-3911
Authentic Japanese cuisine. Private tatami rooms. 2004 Ilima Award. (LD $$)


MARU-HI RESTAURANT
95-1249 Meheula Parkway
Mililani, HI 96789
(Central Oahu)
Tel. (808) 623-5848
Casual Japanese - serving traditional dishes. (LD $)


MEGUMI RESTAURANT
54-556 Kamehameha Highway
Kaneohe, HI 96744
(Windward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 235-4329
A menu of Japanese Okazu offerings and local plate specials. (BL$)


MINATO JAPANESE RESTAURANT & IZAKAYA (PUB)
930 Hauoli Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 956-1322
Many pupus to go with your drinks. (LD $)


MIYAKO JAPANESE RESTAURANT
New Otani Kaimana Beach Hotel
2863 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-4739

Monthly kaiseki dinners, nigirl sushi, and more. Ocean view. (D $$)


MOMOYAMA RESTAURANT
Sheraton Princess Kaiulani Hotel
120 Kaiulani Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-4678
Traditional Japanese cuisine - all-you-can-eat sukiyaki. (D $$$)


MR. OJISAN
1018 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-4455
Japanese cuisine with a local flair and a wide variety of dishes to choose from. (LD $$)


MUSASHI
Hyatt Regency Waikiki
Diamond Head Tower, 3rd Floor
2424 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-1234
Traditional Japanese cuisine - including Musashi Breakfast, Teppanyaki and Kaiseki style dinners. (BD $$$)


ODORIKO
2400 Koa Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 923-7368
Various selections of Japanese entrees. Sushi bar. (BLD $$)


OKONOMIYAKI CHIBO RESTAURANT
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2201 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-9722
Noodle house - Soba in Your Soup! (LD $$)


PAGODA
Pagoda Hotel
1525 Rycroft Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / Ala Moana Area)
Tel. (808) 941-6611
Honolulu's beautiful garden/fishpond restaurant featuring Japanese-American lunch and dinner buffets. (BLD $$)


RESTAURANT KUNIO
Waikele Center
94-799 Lumiaina Street
Waipahu, HI 96797
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 680-9188
Sushi bar and Funamori Party Boats. (LD $$)


RESTAURANT SUNTORY
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2233 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-5511
Teppan-yaki and Washoku dining. (LD $$$)


SANSEI SEAFOOD RESTAURANT & SUSHI BAR
Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, 3rd Floor
2552 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 931-6286
Incredible seafood "must try" - specialty sushi rolls. 2004 Hale Aina Award.
(D $$$)


SEKIYA'S
2746 Kaimuki Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 732-1656
Great saimin and shrimp tempura. (LD $)


SHIZU
Royal Garden at Waikiki Hotel
440 Olohana Street
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 943-0202
Truly authentic Japanese cuisine. Great combination lunches and dinners - grilled fish, sushi, noodles. (LD $$)


SHOGUN
Pacific Beach Hotel
2490 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 921-6113
Everything from Sushi to Teishoku, Donburi to Buffet using traditional ingredients. (BLD $$)


SUNTORY RESTAURANT
Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center
2233 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-5511
An elegant restaurant where diners can cook their own shabu shabu on inlaid grills. Sushi bar. (LD $$)


SUSHI COMPANY
1290 McCully Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 947-5411
Over 50 types of sushi plus various bentos. (BLD $)


SUSHI KING
2700 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 947-2836
The sushi specialists. (LD $)


SUSHI SUPREME
747 Queen Street
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 531-9000
All-you-can-eat lunches and dinners. For those who fantasize about eating a sushi place into the ground. (LD $)


SUSHI TEN
Newtown Square
98-1247 Kaahumanu
Honolulu, HI 96701
(Southwest Oahu)
Tel. (808) 487-1722
Sushi - Yakimono - Sashimi - Agemono. (LD $)


SUZUKI
1048 Koko Head Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 732-3555
Traditional Japanese cuisine. (LD $$)


TANAKA OF TOKYO
2250 Kalakaua Ave. (Waikiki Plaza)
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-4702 (3 locations)
Voted "Best Japanese Restaurant in Hawaii" by Honolulu Magazine. (D $$$)


TODAI
1910 Ala Moana Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 947-1000
All you can eat 160 ft. Japanese seafood buffet. Lobster - shrimp - crab - 40 kinds of sushi and much more. (LD $$$)


URUMI NOODLE CAFE
142 North King Street
Honolulu, HI 96817
(Honolulu / Chinatown Area)
Tel. (808) 531-8446
Any kine noodle kine. (BLD $)


USHIO-TEI RESTAURANT
JW Marriott Ihilani Resort & Spa
92-1001 Olani Street
Ko Olina, HI 96707
(Leeward Oahu)
Tel. (808) 679-0079
A quiet oasis in an authentic setting adjoining a peaceful Japanese garden. Serving traditional Japanese fare including sushi and sashimi. (D $$$)


WASABI BISTRO
1006 Kapahulu Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96816
(Honolulu / Kaimuki Area)
Tel. (808) 735-2800
Traditional Japanese food. (LD $$)


WISTERIA
1206 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96814
(Honolulu / McCully Area)
Tel. (808) 591-9276
A mix of Japanese and American food. A local favorite for 30 years. (BLD $)


YAMAGEN NOODLE HOUSE
2210 South King Street
Honolulu, HI 96826
(Honolulu / Moiliili Area)
Tel. (808) 947-2125
Great fried shrimp, wonderful noodles - funky little place. (LD $)


YANAGI SUSHI
762 Kapiolani Boulevard
Honolulu, HI 96813
(Honolulu / Downtown Area)
Tel. (808) 597-1525
Sensational sushi since 1978. (LD $)


YOSHITSUNE RESTAURANT
Park Shore Hotel
2586 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 926-5616
Authentic, traditional Japanese cuisine. (BLD $$)


YOSHIYA
Sheraton Waikiki Hotel
2255 Kalakaua Avenue
Honolulu, HI 96815
(Honolulu / Waikiki Area)
Tel. (808) 922-8877
Combination lunch plates and dinner. Sushi bar. (LD $$)





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