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Sushi Murayama

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An easygoing option for expertly prepared sushi (served omakase or à la carte) & signature desserts. People often mention sushi, fish, omakase, experience, good, Omakase, chef, rice, Sushi, service,


Address

808 Sheridan St #307, Honolulu, HI 96814

Website

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Contact

(808) 784-2100

Price rating

$$$ $

Rating on Google Maps

4.50 (363 reviews)

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Working Hours

  • Thursday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Friday: (Good Friday), 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM, Hours might differ
  • Saturday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9:30 PM
  • Sunday: (Easter), 5 to 9 PM, Hours might differ
  • Monday: 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Tuesday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM
  • Wednesday: 11:30 AM to 2 PM, 5:30 to 9 PM

Featured Reviews


Frequently mentioned in reviews: sushi (46) fish (33) omakase (31) experience (28) good (21) Omakase (20) chef (19) rice (16) Sushi (15) service (14)
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  • 5/5 Jean N. 2 years ago on Google
    Had the 155usd omakase for dinner. The chef is witty and friendly and if you happen to sit at the sushi bar the chef will tell you about the fish, how it was prepared and some anecdotes. Fishes are mostly flown in daily from Japan after auction hence the price for the dinner. The shop is somewhat hidden from plain sight as its unannounced on a third floor building and its easily missed from the street view.
    4 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Stas Y. 2 years ago on Google
    I am a big fish fan I’ve eaten at many different omakase around the us but I’m sad to say this is one of the worst places I have been too for the money totally not worth it unless you like eating a massive ton of wasabi on your nigiri also would fall apart right away with the rice. The pieces of fish were way too big for the portion rice was just filled with wasabi and breaks apart was not a true omakase experience did not like how they would just bring all together and with way different portions to what actual nigiri should be.
    3 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Shahzaib K. 6 months ago on Google
    Fantastic experience! We came in with reservations for the lunch Omakase & were seated right away. The Chef took time to time to explain each & every dish & each & every dish delivered! I’m not even the biggest sushi fan & I enjoyed every dish! It was a fun intimate experience where everyone was attentive & kind & funny that made this one of the highlights of our trip. Highly recommend!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Ming X. 2 years ago on Google
    There was not even a name of the restaurant posted on the door. What a mysterious place. There were only 4 parties inside when I got in. I bet it was hard to get reservations. Thanks to my friend for bringing me here. There was only a drink menu, no sushi menu. Do not request soy sauce or wasabi to insult the chef please. This is where the chef create his artwork. Each is unique and exotic. There were so many Japanese fish that I've never heard of. He sometimes uses two different types of fish on one sushi. They each compliment the taste and texture. What an experience!
    2 people found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Mama B. 3 years ago on Google
    Omakase is a must! Love surprises! Had a great feast! Lovely sake selection, friendly chef. Lots of convenient parking.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Jaymon H. 2 years ago on Google
    Such an amazing experience! Hope this remains as a local, hole in a wall experience. It's an amazing and unique omakase experience, with some of the best hand rolls I've had
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 4/5 Linh V. 2 years ago on Google
    We ordered omakase deluxe, which $155 for 9 courses. I was super full, the chef gave us plenty of premium fish such as toro, king salmon, sea urchin... They were good fishes but I’m not a fan of this sushi type. There’s no balance between fish and rice, it’s more like eating sashimi. The sushi itself didn’t meet my expectation but it was still good to try if you’re fan of good fish
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Cali T. 3 years ago on Google
    WOW!!! The omakase here is AMAZING! Try to sit at the counter near chef/owner Ryuji. He makes it fun and educational. Staff is super attentive and fun as well! Highly recommended if you want an awesome meal in Waikiki!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Joe L. 2 years ago on Google
    Omakase is the best here in Oahu. Each one gets your taste buds in excitement.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 2/5 Wildboy C. 4 years ago on Google
    2 years ago this.place was 5 star. Now the fish is just basic. Service is basic. The display of food. Very poor now. Maybe changed owners. But it's just high prices. With low quality.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Ngo Limit L. 4 years ago on Google
    The best Sushi ever! You gotta come try this place... hands down way better than Nobu! Red Fatty Snapper is to die for!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Gregory N. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious, inventive, generously portioned—we left feeling stuffed! Service was great too: casual, friendly. If I’m looking for omakase on Oahu again, this is the place I’ll go.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Spring N. 3 years ago on Google
    I love their sushi so much. When I have anniversary, I always go there or order food from them. Their big portion of sushi is my favorite. Omakase is very variety and lunch time spicy Ahi donburi is also my fav.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 3/5 Judy L. 5 months ago on Google
    If you expect a Japanese dinner with large portion and some fresh fish, this is a good place to be in. Just don’t expect a proper Omakase experience. The flavour is sometimes too strong and overwhelmed, cutting of the fish are also somehow random. However, most of the seafood from Japan is with good quality. Chef is very nice and friendly. It’s a nice meal, just put aside the “Omakase” hat. It’s 180@, slightly surprised when the dessert are charged at 8.5-9.5 each. As the chef talks about the options as if they are inclusive in the overall price. Including tips, added up the total to around 250 per head. Is it good value in a Honolulu standard? I think we could find better options!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Justine LaLa S. 4 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) [Revisit one week later] Omakase course is recommended Not Edo Mae Sushi Very innovative and exciting sushi [Went back there for Omakase] Not a traditional sushi but very dynamic, contemporary and creative sushi. You can find traditional edomae style sushi anywhere, I recommend to try different style when available. The gelato option ... very hard to chose. All sounded great as the taste. We will be back again for sure. **************************** I went for lunch because it was my first time There are 鮭, salmon roe, onion 丼 and prompt decision Samurai topping at an additional charge You can mix with other ingredients Garlic chips, homemade ginger, takuan, etc. were finely carved and the color was good Rice is not ordinary sushi rice It was a special seasoning Very generous slice of salmon on my 丼 and we could taste the fresh ingredients. We ’ve made next reservation on our way out as all the other customers. Looking forward to “Omakase” experience next! (Original) 【1週間後の再訪】 オマカセコースオススメです 江戸前寿司ではなく、 とても斬新で豪快な寿司 【Went back there for Omakase 】 Not a traditional sushi but very dynamic, contemporary and creative sushi. You can find traditional edomae style sushi anywhere, I recommend to try different style when available. The gelato option ... very hard to chose. All sounded great as the taste. We will be back again for sure. **************************** 初めてなのでランチに行きました 鮭、イクラ、オニオン丼というのがあり即決 丼のトッピングは追加料金で 他の具とミックスしてもらえます ガーリックチップ、自家製の生姜、タクアンのようなものが、細かく刻まれて色合いも良かったです ご飯も普通の寿司ライスではなく お店特製の味付けでした Very generous slice of salmon on my 丼 and we could taste the fresh ingredients. We’ve made next reservation on our way out as all the other customers. Looking forward to “Omakase” experience next!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Russ L. 4 years ago on Google
    Fresh fish = Tasty Sushi and sashimi. Cozy atmosphere, impeccable service.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 1/5 Tylee M. 3 years ago on Google
    Would give this place 0 stars if I could. DO NOT WASTE YOUR MONEY HERE. Having been to many omakases before, I tried hard not to let the location or ambiance sway me and I really gave them a chance but... We were completely mislead into thinking the $155 omakase would be worth it after seeing reviews on Google and Yelp, but this is THE MOST DISAPPOINTING we have ever had. The quality of the fish was not bad, but the presentation, pacing, service, portions, ratio, everything was TERRIBLE. We literally just received our miso soup and then were handed this pile of confusing fish in the picture and felt rushed to finish our soup. The texture and taste of the rice was so wrong - it crumbled and fell apart in every piece. I really tried to give this place a chance, but every course was more disappointing than the last. The servers would repeatedly ask the same questions and though our chef was really nice, it was a disaster. I can’t remember the last time I’ve left a meal this dissatisfied, almost angry, and cheated of money and time. SKIP THIS PLACE!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Hai T. 5 years ago on Google
    Our best dinning experience on the island. Small place and hidden away on the third floor and unmarked door but it was totally worth the 30 minute trip and the confusion looking for this place. Our waiter was very friendly and helpful with recommendations. We got a nice bottle of sake to share between four of us and we elected to go with the omakase. Every bite was just beyond words and all were gone as soon as they were served. By the end of the meal, we were so full but couldn’t help ourselves and kept on eating. Definitely will try to come back here again.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Allison D. 11 months ago on Google
    We visited this restaurant just over a week ago, and this review took us a while to write, solely due to the fact that our experience was absolutely ineffable. Sushi Murayama truly is a hidden gem in the sense that this piece of heaven was definitely disguised. When we walked through the door, Chef Ryugi’s daughter informed us that they were only doing omakase for that dinner service. We happily joined, and luckily there was an opening for us. Chef Ryugi Murayama guided us through a flavor journey like no other. From extremely fresh ingredients straight from Japan, to a bite that reflected a dish from his childhood, Chef Ryugi wowed us in over a million ways. He also had a true master of tempura on his team. The most perfect tempura we have ever consumed. Every ingredient was incorporated masterfully, and every dish had true passion poured into it. White bait, monkfish liver. Each and every bite was amazing. The fish could not have been more fresh if we had pulled it out of the ocean ourselves. Not only was our omakase experience truly astonishing, but this restaurant hosted two of our favorite bites on the island, honestly two of our favorite bites we have ever had. The house-made ginger was so divine that we now want to start shipping barrels of it to the mainland. The black sesame ice cream was not only the best ice cream we have ever had, but one of the best desserts we have ever been honored to put our mouths on. The sesame butter was so mouth-watering and delicious that we wish it was sold by the boat loads. We came back just before we left the island, on a mission to get more ginger and black sesame ice cream. Overall, Chef Ryugi and his team worked together flawlessly to provide us with an experience like no other. After being completely burned by two other omakases in a row, we were absolutely blessed by Sushi Murayama’s omakase, as well as this team’s utter skill and hospitality. We will make a trip back to the island specifically to revisit Sushi Murayama. We are so thankful for our experience. すごい!!!
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 Yana g. 5 years ago on Google
    Absolutely delicious!!! We went twice to this place while our stay in Hawaii. Now I want to come back to Hawaii just to eat there! Must try!!! Sushi is extremely fresh and sooooo tasty!! Everything what I tried was just top notch!!! People are complaining about size of the pieces for me it was a plus! The chef could be cheap and cut tiny pieces for the same price but he wants you to enjoy the fish to the fullest. This actually shows how good the quality of the fish is. You would not be able to eat big pieces if it was poor quality. That's one of the reasons many places cut there pieces very small so that rice and souse will take your attention away and you don't notice how bad the fish is. Prices are very reasonable too looking at the quality and the size. The chef is very friendly and made us feel very comfortable there. He also gave us very detailed info about every order he made, where the fish came from and all that. Great atmosphere. I would recommend this place to anyone who understands good sushi! If you want cheap average sushi that's not a place for you.
    1 person found this review helpful 👍

  • 5/5 R K. 4 years ago on Google
    Innovative dishes executed brilliantly.

  • 5/5 Jon M. 4 years ago on Google
    Wish there was a way to give more than five stars. The omakase is absolutely incredible. Will definitely be coming back.

  • 5/5 Luke T. 4 years ago on Google
    I have had so many Sushi meals it's impossible to count, but Murayama has provided a whole new perspective to what sushi can be.. Not a place to order rolls or anything typical.. Omakase all the way! This is the best sushi I have had on all of Oahu. Enjoy!

  • 5/5 Louise B. 4 years ago on Google
    Amazing Amazing such an innovated sushi chef

  • 5/5 Harley C. 2 years ago on Google
    They have three levels of omakase available to choose from. The prices range from about $80 to $200. The adventurous and trust the chefs. Everything is very fresh and extremely tasty.

  • 5/5 Stefan W. 4 years ago on Google
    This was soooooo delicious. Sake was tasty and the price was great, meaning very reasonable

  • 3/5 Melanie T. 2 years ago on Google
    We were looking for a place that took last minute omakase reservations so Sushi Murayama it was! They were able to accept our 5:30 reservation (which is when they open for dinner) for a Thursday and we told them that we had to be out by 6:30 - so they told us we could even come at 5:15. It was a little tricky to find but it was located on the third floor of the plaza. It's a small place but we were seated by the sushi bar and there were curtains between each couple dining. I saw families with young children there too, which I'm not sure if it's great for children because of its size (and price point/menu selection) but to each their own! If I am remembering correctly, it was around $100 for 8 "regular courses" vs $150 for 10 "premium courses". I don't know what was in the $100 version but I'm not sure the $150 was worth the price tag, which is what we had. Here are all of the courses: 1. Hokkaido scallop with shark cartilage - I'm not sure how I felt about the scallop's soft/smooth texture with the crunchy cartilage 2. Monkfish liver - too much wasabi but the liver was SO good 3. Japanese Sea-bass - a bit chewy 4. Eel - eel is just eel to me 5. Hokkaido rockfish - too much wasabi 6. Argentinian shrimp/fish tempura - light and crispy without being too oily 7. Japanese beltfish - this came with shiso (?) leaf which I do not care for but I forgot to tell them that, so this one is on me) 8. Sea trout - no complaints 9. Hokkaido black wagyu musubi - wagyu was AMAZING but I think by 'musubi', they meant a bunch of extra rice. The meat to rice ratio didn't quite match up, which is what I think they were going for? But it was too much rice for me 10. O toro/chu toro/uni - a mish mosh of decadence but I ain't complaining Overall, I would say the pieces have a lot of rice and a lot of wasabi. If this is your thing, then go for it. While I do appreciate the great service, I just don't think the quality was worth the price point. Maybe I'm spoiled, coming from NYC with so many more affordable omakase options. But unfortunately, this one missed the mark for me.

  • 1/5 John S. 2 years ago on Google
    I would like to say the service and chef were good/nice and let us end our 9-piece deluxe omakase early at 6/9 pieces (I consider doing this rude, but the food was more insulting), but I have to leave a review. I really don't like leaving bad reviews unless there were particularly bad service incidents, yet I've never been so shocked about how bad the food was esp. for this type of meal and its price point. Please reference the other poor reviews as many match our experience. My partner and I have been to other omakases, both renowned and neighborhood restaurants, to know that this restaurant needs to be avoided. We called to see if we could get reservation last minute, and they said they could fit us in. We thought it would be good based on the reviews. Each dish they served us was bad sushi that fell apart when picked up (the rice and technique were bad) with chopsticks except for the tempura fish and shrimp, which was above average (5/6 were poor dishes). They started with a full raw scallop with a pineapple or citrus like sauce with cartilage that just didn't work. The scallop tasted better with the sauce wiped off, only leaving a full raw scallop. I've had scallop nigiri at other establishments that tasted good and had a better texture. We got rockfish nigiri that was tough/stringy and had light flavor. It wasn't very good, and they fried inedible portions of the rockfish for presentation purposes only. We got tempura fish and shrimp, which was the highlight, fried fatty fish and shrimp. We had freshwater eel nigiri, which was ok but not great; I've had much better, and it came out way too hot with poor presentation. We received sea bass nigiri that was also tough and didn't taste like much. We had baby sardine gunkan, which we ate, and it didn't taste like anything other than seaweed and rice with the slimy texture of the baby sardines. The waitress asked my gf if she needed less rice due to the amount of rice on her plate since the sushi fell apart (some was spit out or leftover as well). We told her that it didn't have to do with the amount of rice rather the technique of the person who made it and that most of our dishes didn't taste good. There were no questions of why we thought that or what we didn't like in particular; they just asked us if we wanted to end service and pay for what we ate. We agreed since we lost faith that the other dishes would be good, but it was really odd that a place that should pride themselves on their food and craftsmanship wouldn't at least want to know why we didn't like their food. It comes off as if this is normal or they don't care. I downed the sake I ordered at the start of the meal, which helped a bit. I was incredibly disappointed (even embarrassed) and thought it would be really good. It ruined my night. We still ended up paying $130 each (we got $40 sake. On my card the amount is less and comes to an amount that makes me believe that our tip wasn't given; however, I was more disappointed by the food. Other than what we mentioned is that the waitress didn't pick up our wet-naps until we placed it on one of our serving plates). For the food, I'd just want to know if they'd be able to eat it along with other sushi chefs, look them in the eyes, and tell them that the sushi I was served was good. I think the pictures speak for themselves.

  • 5/5 Amy N. 1 year ago on Google
    Delicious and so worth it! We did the omakase and the amount was perfect, we were very satiated by the end. Fish quality was superb, would definitely come back again!

  • 5/5 lace m. 2 years ago on Google
    Finally made it to Sushi Maruyama! Thoroughly enjoyed the delicious omakase experience at the sushi counter! Great service from friendly and fun staff! Enjoyed the new and different styles of sushi preparations and new fish we hadn't tried before.

  • 5/5 J P. 2 years ago on Google
    Once in a lifetime experience that feels like you could come every day. Chef really shines with his Omakase menu and personal wit. Loved discussing the fish, the prep, and your story with you tonight while out at Murayama. Paired perfectly with our sake I could not have asked for a better feel good experience while indulging in some top shelf sushi. Well done!

  • 4/5 ABC 2 years ago on Google
    For $155 per person, it was okay. At 12 courses, I was full after 9 or so due to the large size. Seriously most of their nigiri are two bite sized. This is the type of omakase where they put sauce on top for you. I found the sauce a little overpowering and excessive. It was a little on the salty side and left a bit too much umame taste if you know what I mean. I had a hard time trying to taste the fish through the sauce. The omakase course took about and hour and the pace felt a little rushed.

  • 5/5 JI 1 year ago on Google
    Good quality fish with good portion. 160/ person? Not bad! Will come back again!

  • 5/5 Vincent C. 1 year ago on Google
    The food was amazing. Friendly Chef. A much more worth Omakase than many other fancy places. I prefer this more casual setting vs some more upscale places. Will definitely be making a visit next time I come back to Hawaii.

  • 5/5 Jiachun L. 1 year ago on Google
    Our friend recommended this place to us three years ago then we were hooked. We landed in maui for vacation and we decided to fly over JUST for this place and fly back to Maui right after dinner. The portion is big and the price is amazing. It was around 150 in September 2022. Sorry for the late review!!

  • 5/5 Rodrigo Cano (. 5 months ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing experience. Each dish was crafted with so much care you can tell how much the owner cares for his Buisness. The sake, every type of dish, and the customer service was amazing. When I visit Hawaii again this place is definitely my go to for a quality experience!

  • 5/5 Paul P. 7 months ago on Google
    Fantastic food. Each course of the Omakase was unique and delicious. Very well seasoned . Really nice chef too. Here are a few photos for reference.

  • 5/5 Maria S. 6 months ago on Google
    Had an amazing omakase experience, it is obvious that extra care goes into every portion. Beyond fresh and delicious fish, the dishes were creative, with many ingredients cured, salted or broiled for days in advance, and many hard to source additions to elevate the experience. The portions are also quite generous- we left feeling happy and very full. Thanks for a great experience and delicious meal! The address is a little hard to find and reservation is definitely required. It's on the third floor behind a dark/covered door.

  • 5/5 April V. 11 months ago on Google
    Hands down, one of the best omakase experiences I've had. Top quality ingredients and friendly service. Be sure to come hungry! And their dessert (condensed milk gelato)... I thought I was full, but I couldnt stop. Thank you for an amazing dinner! Call for reservations, and there is valet parking.

  • 5/5 Mark W. 4 years ago on Google
    There's nothing subtle about this place. Fresh fish. Giant portions. Worth it.

  • 5/5 Sebastian R. 3 years ago on Google
    This is the best sushi I've eaten in a long time. I am really picky about food, much more so for my favorite: sushi. This is hands down, no questions asked, the best sushi you can get in the state of Hawaii. Sushi chef was incredible. Order the omakase; it's slightly expensive, but worth every penny and more. Arigatou for an excellent meal.

  • 5/5 Tracey S. 5 years ago on Google
    Okay. I understand that SOME people might, maybe, have an issue with the size of the fish. That's an extra bite of yummy delicious fish. Excellent sake selection. Fish is superb. And, if you don't want to make decisions, order the Omakase. We were stuffed and everything was amazing. Highly recommend.

  • 1/5 Lena E. 3 years ago on Google
    I had dinner on New Year's day and got sick right after. I literally had to stay at the toilet for all night. I couldn't sleep from stomachache and nausea. I went to hospital next day. They only offer OMAKASE for dine in and it is not worth the money. I didn't enjoy the meal but I tried my best to enjoy and not try to be mean since we are all going through the hard time. Thr chefs didn't wear gloves and i also saw a chef writing (checking inventory or something) and touch the food after... I wasted $260 for stomachache all night. If you are looking for good quality sushi OMAKASE, go to other places. I am not going back ever again.

  • 5/5 Sherr S. 3 years ago on Google
    Impromptu take out lunch. Yum yum !!

  • 5/5 Leisha A. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible dining experience with an extremely friendly sushi chef. The menu was intimidating, but we followed his recommendations and each was better than the last. Will definitely visit again.

  • 5/5 DJ H. 3 years ago on Google
    Best sushi ever..... no conversation

  • 5/5 John S. 3 years ago on Google
    USE COURTEOUS VALET AND ELEVATOR TO SECOND FLOOR check the floor directory and you are there. Sit at chefs counter. Omakase pricings give you incredible value. Select a medium dry sake. It doesnt get any better.

  • 5/5 Koko T. 3 years ago on Google
    (Translated by Google) Im usually ordering'' Omakase (Chef's special)'' at Murayama. $ 100-150 (ask to restaurant) He gave to us so much yummy Fresh seafood and volume at counter. Of course! You can order other menu at table! That SUSHI doesn't need soy source! I'll recommend you this restaurant! Murayama can ask for "Random" for $ 100-150. (This is the counter seat) of course! Many other menus can be ordered at the table. This sushi is a style of sushi that doesn't require rice and soy sauce, as well as the ingredients ordered from Japan. It's really delicious, and a surprisingly large sushi comes ☆ This is always popular so I recommend it! (Original) Im usually ordering '' Omakase (Chef's special ) '' at Murayama. $100 ~150(ask to restaurant ) He gave to us so much yummy Fresh seafood and volume at counter . Of course ! You can order other menu at table! That SUSHI doesn't need soy source ! I 'll recommend you this restaurant ! 村山は'' おまかせ''が100~150ドルで頼めます。(こちらはカウンター席) もちろん!その他にも多種のメニューがテーブルでも頼むことができます。 こちらの寿司は日本から取り寄せてるネタと、お米、そして醤油が要らないスタイルの寿司でほんとに美味しくて、びっくりするくらい大きなお寿司が来ます☆ ここはいつも人気なのでおすすめします!

  • 5/5 C S. 3 years ago on Google
    Absolutely amazing! 10/10 would recommend. The service was incredible, the food was delicious and fresh, and the atmosphere was lovely.

  • 5/5 Darian C. 4 years ago on Google
    Best sushi

  • 2/5 alain s. 4 years ago on Google
    Great sashimi, authentic Japanese side dishes, large portions BUT... bad service, way overpriced and incredibly small minded management: we paid $150 + 30 tip and they charged us 15 cents for a paper bag to take out leftovers, how dumb can one get.

  • 5/5 Jonathan T. 4 years ago on Google
    Incredible experience at a great value! Sushi Chef Ryuji takes a personal interest in each piece and plate he serves. He graced us with conversation on the background on his fresh ingredients, his training, and his personal flare. The charming personality of Chef Ryuji and his staff left us feeling welcomed and confident. This is the best sushi experience in Waikiki.

  • 5/5 Rachel A. 4 years ago on Google
    Fantastic! Service was great and the sushi was the best I have ever had!

  • 2/5 L O. 4 years ago on Google
    Went for Valentine's Day and found the $155 omakase a RIP off. 5 small dishes and they were served 2 at a time. In and out in 1 hour. The dishes were tasty but value and timing of service was awful. Would never go back again. Wish we spent $400 elsewhere.

  • 5/5 Casey B. 4 years ago on Google
    All the food was amazing - really fresh sashimi and a huge sake menu. Staff were lovely

  • 5/5 merri Wada T. 4 years ago on Google
    Sushi! So Yum!

  • 4/5 Corbin C. 4 years ago on Google
    A little bizarre finding this place (no sign outside and windows are tinted so much you can’t easily see if they’re open. Once inside, the place was reserved at capacity so was only able to get a 50-minute window. Service was attentive. Next time would grab a reservation to get the complete experience. Ambience was that of an izakaya—friendly, a bit of conversations flowing all around the restaurant, not at all pretentious. Got the $75 set omakase (in place of the “open ended” option) at a table. IMHO, if you’re used to “traditional” Edo-mae sushi, this place feels very different. The pieces of sushi are gargantuan (many pieces benefit from being eaten swiftly before the seaweed gets soggy; this was a challenge). But if you’ve ever gone to a sushi spot and worried you’d need to eat after, that should be less of a concern here. There are some delicate touches with pretty generous portions to carry you through. The highlight for me was the isaki “chicken grunt” nigiri, which tasted like a light ono, or even a cross between yellowtail and mackerel—rich while tasting of the sea. Overall satisfied I tried this place. Would like to compare & contrast with Sushi ii since it’s a block away.

  • 5/5 Anthony A. 4 years ago on Google
    My wife took me here for a date night. Sat at the bar and decided to give their omakase a try. It was one of the best omakase I've ever had. They do not skimp on portions here. I was stuffed after the first half, and was struggling to get the last couple of dishes down. With that said, they were all delicious, I couldn't stop eating. If he had served me more, I would've kept going. It's a small restaurant, but I would definitely recommend getting a seat at the bar & trying their omakase first hand.

  • 5/5 Richard C. 4 years ago on Google
    Last time we were here was a year ago, and distinctively we can tell the chef has enhanced and refined his already amazing skills. His passion for food and his guests is what separates this restaurant from others, can't wait to come back!!

  • 5/5 Jon L. 4 years ago on Google
    Omakase FTW

  • 5/5 Jacob A. 4 years ago on Google
    Masters of their craft. The butter fish roll and spicy tuna roll showed innovative thought behind flavor pairings. Quality seaweed and pickled ginger as well.

  • 5/5 Thao H. 4 years ago on Google
    Great food, great service and very Friendly Chef.

  • 5/5 Eric C. 4 years ago on Google
    I had the omakase at Murayama and I can say I really haven't had anything like it around Hawaii. The fish cuts are really generous and the chef uses interesting flavors to balance the different fishes.

  • 5/5 Joseph R. 4 years ago on Google
    Wow! Hidden Gem!

  • 5/5 Jenny N. 4 years ago on Google
    Intimate place with a fantastic menu. Our server helped us tremendously, crafting a meal for both the adventurous and more timid sushi eaters. Everything was excellent, glad we found this gem.

  • 5/5 Eman G. 4 years ago on Google
    I smile just thinking of Sushi Murayama. I'm currently trying to get into med school so I can afford to visit more often.

  • 5/5 Tim A. 4 years ago on Google
    The best omakase and sushi chefs are fast and friendly

  • 5/5 Yasuo O. 4 years ago on Google
    Always a solid


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Amenities


  • Payments
    • ✓️ Debit cards
    • ✓️ Credit cards
  • Offerings
    • ✓️ Beer
    • ✓️ Wine
    • ✓️ Alcohol
    • ✓️ Hard liquor
    • ✓️ Small plates
    • ✓️ Healthy options
  • Popular for
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Solo dining
  • Accessibility
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible seating
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible entrance
    • ✓️ Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Dining options
    • ✓️ Lunch
    • ✓️ Dinner
    • ✓️ Dessert
  • Service options
    • ✓️ Dine-in
    • ✓️ Takeout
    • ✗ Delivery

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