Hidden gems: Japanese restaurants in Honolulu

Discover the city's hidden treasures—remarkable spots that are relatively undiscovered but offer exceptional experiences. Our selection criteria? A rating of 4.5 or higher with fewer than 150 reviews. Explore these lesser-known yet outstanding places that promise a delightful visit in Honolulu. This list contains 9 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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Ahi & Roll
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I buy take outs at its Fort Street address. The food & people here deserve an excellent grade, the food being nicely prepared, tasty & plenty and the people fast & friendly. The person in front greets you always with the right attitude & smile. Plus, it has extended hours too to stay open. Yes, I wh...
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4.80 (91 reviews)
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Hanale by Islander Sake Brewery
Japanese restaurant
👍 $120 for a sushi omakase experience plus BYOB is honestly a great price for an 18-coursed meal. Hanale is very unique for the Downtown Honolulu area and it has been on my radar for quite some time! The original location in Kaka'ako specialized in house made sake with food pairings but this restauran...
4.80 (71 reviews)
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Hi One Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great people and great atmosphere. I come here a couple of times a week now. The poke bowls are fresh with fresh veggies. Course A comes with udon, nigiri and a small poke salad. Great meal for when you’re hungry and want variety.
4.70 (78 reviews)
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Irifune Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Casual, kitschy joint for island Japanese eats, including poke & stir fry, plus ice cream crepes.
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4.70 (61 reviews)
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Teruya's Andagi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great bentos and andagi! Loved my shrimp tempura roll/onigiri thing 😅 For some reason, their fried chicken was one my favorites on the island even though it is not crispy anymore... Just come get a bento, you won't regret it. Very nice people too
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4.70 (35 reviews)
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The Blue Fish Waikiki
Japanese restaurant
Modern Japanese venture preparing signature rolls, sushi & cocktails in a splashy space.
4.50 (96 reviews)
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Akira Japanese Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Omakase course tonight @$100 per person. Different from other Omakase restaurant. This is more like a full course KaiSeki set menu. Great value. Tasted the same as eating in Japan. House Hot Sale only @$9.5 for two people!! The Japanese hot tea 🍵 taste great is free of charge!! We will be back with...
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4.50 (91 reviews)
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Dell's Kitchen and Bakery
Takeout Restaurant
👍👍 This is definitely an unexpected experience. I ate there with a friend of mine this evening and did not know what to expect other than food. Much to my surprise it is extremely clean. The manager Rika took my order. Very kind very patient and gave answers to every question I had. The service was exc...
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4.50 (79 reviews)
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Margotto Hawaii
Fine dining restaurant
👍👍 Amazing in every aspect! Definitely a great place to bring a foodie for special occasions. Food is expertly prepared using the best quality ingredients and presentation is on point. I'd recommend getting a cold + hot appetizer + pasta + main and save room for dessert! We tried the cold cauliflowe...
4.50 (79 reviews)
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