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Tanuki Sushi

Restaurant Sushi restaurant

👍 Small whole in the wall sushi bar in Kaneohe. Great staff and choices. Parking fronts the restaurant. Located right before Yamashiro building supplies on Kamehameha highway. Decent prices and amounts. Great friendly service. Will go back again for dinner. Went for Sunday lunch which worked well... People often mention sushi, good, service, restaurant, delicious, friendly, fresh, fish, great, quality,


Address

45556 Kamehameha Hwy, Kaneohe, HI 96744

Website

tanuki808.com

Contact

(808) 888-8812

Rating on Google Maps

4.70 (105 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Friday: 4 to 8:30 PM
  • Saturday: 4 to 8:30 PM
  • Sunday: Closed
  • Monday: Closed
  • Tuesday: 4 to 8:30 PM
  • Wednesday: 4 to 8:30 PM
  • Thursday: 4 to 8:30 PM

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  • 4/5 shly k. 4 years ago on Google
    Small whole in the wall sushi bar in Kaneohe. Great staff and choices. Parking fronts the restaurant. Located right before Yamashiro building supplies on Kamehameha highway. Decent prices and amounts. Great friendly service. Will go back again for dinner. Went for Sunday lunch which worked well for our family as it wasn't crazy crowded.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Sharon C. 5 years ago on Google
    I never usually post a review.... but that's how good this place was!!!!!! MUST GO. freshest fish, best customer service, and super good price. Best Friday night! Thanks tanuki!!!!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Bunny M. 3 years ago on Google
    Such a clean and nice little restaurant. We are the only one table in the restaurant at lunchtime. They lock the door to prevent other people from coming, which feels very safe. We ordered a sort of sashimi, hibachi carpaccio, honomono salad and salmon dyno roll. All of them are super delicious, highly recommend it!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Elizabeth G. 4 years ago on Google
    This is the best restaurant on Oahu. Don't come here, there are onlu a few tables and I want to make sure I can still get in.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ellen L. 1 year ago on Google
    Amazing sushi and such friendly staff! Some of the best I’ve ever had in my life. Make sure you make a reservation because it doesn’t seem like they take walk ins right now.
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Keith S. 4 years ago on Google
    It's so good. Make a reservation. Sometimes hard to get in.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Josh G. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good sushi. It's quality here not quantity. Staff was extremely friendly
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Alyssa G. 5 years ago on Google
    Prices are great! Sushi was so fresh! I would recommend this place every time. Best sushi I've had in a long time! Staff was extremely friendly and professional. Cant wait to go back.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R H. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious, clean, yummy. I don't even use soy sauce most of the time. If you apreciate sushi that isn't smothered in sauce, has balanced flavors, and is super fresh, you should check them out. I also love the special board of different fish, there is always something new to try!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Aimee C. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent sushi restaurant in Kaneohe!! I was so impressed by how everything was so fresh & delicious. Ordered the Rainbow roll, unagi 8 piece maki, & the spicy tuna 8 piece maki. My 3-year old had limited options since it's really only sushi (nothing really fried or cooked)...so we got him a miso soup & a side of rice. He was stoked!! There's a very small parking lot with only a few stalls. We ended up parking in the residential area just a bit up the street. We'll definitely try Tanuki again... Next time, maybe we'll go for the omakase!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 BA P. 3 years ago on Google
    Love this place. Great sushi and super fresh. Always have something new and ono. Yum.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Danielle D. 1 year ago on Google
    I'm sure this place is delicious as I have yet to actually dine in. But I figured it should be known to other patrons that this is a reservation only place. Absolutely no walk ins. And you will need to bring a mask to go inside, which is understandable, as it is a tiny place. We discovered this when we were venturing out to try a new local sushi place. I'm putting this review as a placeholder until we are able to eat there. 😌
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Casie Y. 5 years ago on Google
    Food is always delicious and fresh. Service is friendly.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Megan N. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is absolutely amazing! I was full but kept eating because it was so good. By far the best sushi I've ever had.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Cory N. 4 years ago on Google
    Ordered a tray of chicken salad and it was terrible.

  • 4/5 Brandee L. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is yummy. Froed rice is always delicious. Whole fried fish is market price but they do it good.

  • 1/5 Kawena O. 4 years ago on Google
    Yuck!! Snobs.They act one way but don't treat people equally. They have class distinction. Not my kind of people.

  • 4/5 Clayton K. 4 years ago on Google
    Haven't eaten there awhile nothing changed, food was great and service was outstanding

  • 5/5 Thomas E M. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious food, and clean establishment. I ate Shrimp gau gee mein.

  • 5/5 Sandee N. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, fast friendly service. Clean

  • 5/5 Nathan R. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow, Peking Duck was incredible.

  • 5/5 Lawrence T. L. 4 years ago on Google
    Whole fish here is fantastic!

  • 5/5 STR3AM D. 4 years ago on Google
    House Juk us on point. Try the tapioca. Refreshing.

  • 5/5 Virginia S. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food. Good service.

  • 1/5 Debra B. 4 years ago on Google
    Although service was good, food was terrible

  • 5/5 Jennifer B. 4 years ago on Google
    Delicious and fast!

  • 4/5 v g. 4 years ago on Google
    Traditional Hong Kong and Catonese.foods

  • 3/5 Vincent M. 4 years ago on Google
    Large menu of very reasonably priced and tasty American Chinese items

  • 5/5 Jason U. 3 years ago on Google
    Pay Ke's is always a treat.

  • 5/5 Armin B. 9 months ago on Google
    Excellent authentic sushi joint, highest quality sashimi, friendly and pleasant owner and staff, you’ll pay half compared to Waikiki prices, this is the best kept secret windward side of Oahu…

  • 3/5 Jason G. 4 years ago on Google
    Ok.

  • 5/5 Shannon A. 9 months ago on Google
    Incredible food. Full sushi bar set up. A bit of a quiet place but definitely a gem.

  • 5/5 Royson C. 1 year ago on Google
    This is a pure sushi place. Therefore, there are no noodles or tempura. Just sushi, sashimi, and rolls. Good quality fish. Fish imported from Japan. You can taste the quality. Price is likely higher than other spots, but it is because of the high quality of the fish

  • 3/5 Kent Sandy H. 2 years ago on Google
    Tried Salmon Avo, Dragon roll and Salted ume (plum). Good but not excellent. Rice more glutinous than usual, rolls a bit soft, rather neutral flavours. Generous portions, but quality just fine, not top. Nice staff.

  • 5/5 Eric W. 4 years ago on Google
    Food excellent service friendly and fast.

  • 5/5 Raimar Bylaardt I. 4 years ago on Google
    Our family has been coming here for almost 20 years now (since it opened)! We absolutely love and recommend it! Super fast, delicious, affordable and great service, all in one place.

  • 5/5 Colin L. 4 years ago on Google
    Dinner with my brother and sister with our spouses. Food was very tasty and served quickly after placing our order with the waitress. I think its the best Chinese restaurant in Kaneohe. The waiters and waitresses were quite attentive and friendly. The owner came over to check if everything was satisfactory and that was a nice touch. Definitely will dine here again

  • 4/5 loretta W. 4 years ago on Google
    Wait staff were friendly and helpful.

  • 4/5 Loccsloyal A. 4 years ago on Google
    Great time and great food

  • 3/5 Barbara B. 4 years ago on Google
    Laid back Chinese restaurant with excellent service & good food

  • 5/5 Carolyn Y. 4 years ago on Google
    The food is delicious and the restaurant and restrooms are always clean. The owners greet and chat with customers and there is a feeling of friendship and camaraderie. Enjoy eating at this restaurant.

  • 5/5 Sage The S. 4 years ago on Google
    Favorite carry out place in kaneohe! Get the walnut shrimp and green beans!

  • 5/5 Reyna A. 4 years ago on Google
    The customer service here is 5 stars. Ordered takeout and the man at the counter was very helpful and friendly. They have a great variety of Chinese food. The menu states that they don't use MSG. The food was delicious ! Will definitely come back to dine in.

  • 5/5 Shannon W. 4 years ago on Google
    My favorite Chinese food place in Kaneohe!

  • 4/5 Grace K. 4 years ago on Google
    I like this place the desert was very good

  • 4/5 Mr Irie 4. 4 years ago on Google
    The food was onolicious!!!✌️😎🤙

  • 5/5 Ariana K. 4 years ago on Google
    Their desserts are absolutely amazing

  • 5/5 Douglas B. 4 years ago on Google
    Stopped here for dinner after shopping. My wife went bonkers moaning after we got our food, because the Peking duck was very very good.

  • 5/5 cam o. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely the go-to Chinese restaurant!! service is always great, and so is the food.

  • 4/5 Timothy K.K. A. 4 years ago on Google
    A mix group of 11 adults and 4 kids aged 5 and below had dinner their. Restaurant was clean, service efficient and food of good quality. We considered prices reasonable.

  • 5/5 EJ K. 4 years ago on Google
    Absolutely fantastic such a great place. Recently brought in snow trout that was so clean and fresh. Highly recommend.

  • 5/5 Dan L. 4 years ago on Google
    By far the freshest fish I’ve had in a long time. Chef’s selection sashimi and nigiri was on point. Great atmosphere and company.

  • 5/5 Brooke H. 4 years ago on Google
    Looooooovvve this place. The sushi is so fresh, flavorful and delicious. Their rolls are great quality. The staff was friendly and quick. The menu isn’t overwhelming but they have great options to pick from. Not far from our house which is dangerous because we are tempted to go each week! Highly recommend this place if your looking for amazing sushi at a good price. Already been several times and will continue going!

  • 5/5 Amanda D. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing sushi and sashimi!

  • 5/5 Tracy S. 4 years ago on Google
    Food is so good. Next best thing to eatting in Japan.

  • 5/5 William S. 4 years ago on Google
    Intimate and the best sushi on the island. No sense in paying $250 for omakase in town...for $65 a person you get the same, if not a better experience right on the windward side.

  • 5/5 Eric R. 4 years ago on Google
    Awesome sushi, super small though, so make reservations!

  • 5/5 Huseyin G. 4 years ago on Google
    Excellent food and great service. Thank you for having us.

  • 5/5 Kalin I. 4 years ago on Google
    awesome service and fresh fish🤙

  • 5/5 Jonathan J. 4 years ago on Google
    Had the omakase. Delicious. Worth the drive over the Pali. If you live on the windward side, even better.

  • 5/5 NANAIRO Arts in j. 4 years ago on Google
    Great restaurant! The staff were very friendly and answered a lot of questions about the menu. There aren't a lot of seats but the atmosphere is very cozy.

  • 5/5 Kalina A. 4 years ago on Google
    Loved Tanuki sushi! The best sushi restaurant in Kaneohe hands down! They have recently started brining in white trout from Japan. It's to die for! The fatty tuna was amazing as well! We have tried to eat there with kids 3 times but we were previously turned away when they were semi-busy, so maybe not the best place for a family dinner, but we came with our youngest when the restaurant wasn't busy and they were extremely accommodating. We'd highly recommend it!

  • 5/5 Duccio M. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible sushi experience. Must try the snow trout, sooo delicious!

  • 5/5 Kalei S. 3 years ago on Google
    SO fresh and amazingly delicious 🥰

  • 4/5 Rosa 3 years ago on Google
    Expensive but alright

  • 5/5 Ferdinand D. 3 years ago on Google
    No words can describe it

  • 5/5 Jolyn T. 5 years ago on Google
    Incredibly fresh and simply delicious. Staff is very friendly and attentive. Must have the Hamachi Collar if you are lucky enough to snag an order (limited availability)... BYOB. Also very quaint locale with limited seating so suggest reserving a table or seat at the counter. So glad to have a true Sushi Restaurant here in Kaneohe, one that rivals any you can get in town or Waikiki.

  • 5/5 Lina G. 5 years ago on Google
    New upcoming sushi spot let me start with how incredibly fresh and thick the sashimi is served with warm smiles and elevated customer service byob with limited parking quality here is most impressive cant wait to return! There is nothing fried and I was glad to have their personal exquisite touch in everything they presented to our palettes

  • 5/5 Justine V. 3 years ago on Google
    So delicious and fresh!! This was one of the best meals of our stay

  • 5/5 Bryan B. 5 years ago on Google
    Fantastic sushi. Well worth the price!

  • 5/5 Kim B. 3 years ago on Google
    Excellent quality and variety.

  • 5/5 Deborah I. 3 years ago on Google
    I just bought the best tasting Chinese Tea Cookies at Pah Ke’s restaurant in Kaneohe. A few years ago I went on a hunt for the best tasting tea cookie on the island of Oahu. No one made it as tasty and as fresh as Pah Ke’s recipe. I’ve been back there a few times and it’s always the same...delicious! So comforting to eat It with a cup of green tea, it just brings back memories of that same recipe sold when I was growing up in Pearl City. Other delicious snacks they make are rice cake, manapua’s and pork hash. I’ll definitely stop by again.

  • 5/5 劉冠良 3 years ago on Google
    Thank you , today Lunch was delicious , I love Sweet Tomatoes And Beef

  • 4/5 OSCAR h. 3 years ago on Google
    Very nice hosting, little bit too salty for me.

  • 4/5 Cece R. 5 years ago on Google
    Good clean food, fast and friendly service. The deep fried chicken had a nice crisp to it. Reasonable prices as well.

  • 2/5 Sandman 9. 3 years ago on Google
    The food is usually very good. But the order of noodles was in small pieces. It was like it was reheated. The salt and pepper pork chops was good. Walnut shrimp, Mongolian beef, & beef vegetables was good. We usually get minute chicken cake noodles. But my son wanted the Gon lo mein. Maybe take a break from Pahkes.

  • 5/5 Charles F. 3 years ago on Google
    We miss eating dinner there but relish the ability to take out and drive home(8 min. drive ) Pah Ke is the only Chinese restaurant that truly reminds us of being back in Queens NYC where we use to live. We loved having two Chinatowns to go to. One in Manhattan and the other in Flushing Queens. Pah Ke fits the bill. Lately we found one special dish that is in our top three of ALL Hawaiian restaurant dishes. It’s their Sole in Black Bean Sauce. Perfectly cooked fish that flakes out in a truly moist manner. The black bean sauce is amazingly balanced. The staff has the true Aloha Spirit.

  • 5/5 Nicholas H. 5 years ago on Google
    Very good sushi. Reservations needed.

  • 5/5 Matthew M. 5 years ago on Google
    Best sushiya in Kaneohe

  • 3/5 Elena S. 4 years ago on Google
    We hosted a baby's 1st birthday party here,as well as other celebrations. Large enough to accommodate a lot of guests. Food is served hot ,with some waiter service. Waiters are attentive refilling water as needed. The food was good. They made us happy when they Let us order dinner menu items for lunch upon request. They were good providing to go boxes for the generous portions leftovers at the end of lunch. Parking in the front and back. Very accommodating with all the set up of cake, gift table and props. Photographer was present.

  • 5/5 Whitney G. 4 years ago on Google
    This place is amazing!!! The quality is superb! 👌👌

  • 3/5 Morgan M. 4 years ago on Google
    Pricey but good sushi. Not full on. No mirugai, uni, awabi etc. Just the common stuff.

  • 5/5 Faith S. 4 years ago on Google
    What A Find!😍 Like finding treasure!💎 Very clean, SMALL spot. We found our spot! This place is a Must! GO, GO, GO!

  • 5/5 Misao K. 4 years ago on Google
    Their salad is the best

  • 4/5 Craig P. 4 years ago on Google
    Properly seasoned rice!

  • 5/5 Mark C. 4 years ago on Google
    Definitely our new favorite sushi joint on the Windward side! Fish is very fresh and service was great. Ideal for couples but cannot fit large groups.

  • 5/5 Eamon K. 4 years ago on Google
    Quality over quanity. The restaurant was very clean, and had sparse decorations. Tables seat no more than two or four without rearrangement, so try to make a reservation. I'd recommend this restaurant to anyone that would like to eat very good sushi in a casual, relaxed environment. Everything we got was delicious, from the specials to the basic rolls. The fish felt and tasted super fresh. (Dishes in order) We got the hamachi carpaccio, the hamachi fish of the day (cooked and so delicate), the king salmon sashimi fish of the day, a California roll (this is the first time I noticed sesame seeds on this roll), and a rainbow roll. The staff was kind, responsive, and fun to talk with. It helped that we arrived later in the day, so towards the end we were just chatting. I recommend ordering from the fish of the day menu based on what you like--if you don't know which would match your tastes, they will politely help you figure out what to get.

  • 5/5 Paul F. 4 years ago on Google
    outstanding. good service, great sushi, interesting specials. looking forward to returning. byob.


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible car park
    • ✓️ Wheelchair-accessible entrance
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✗ Delivery
    • ✓️ Takeaway

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