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 28 places from Japanese restaurant category.

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i-naba Hanaleiʻi Honolulu Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar image
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i-naba Hanaleiʻi Honolulu Teppanyaki and Sushi Bar
Restaurant
5.00 (26 reviews) (~2.44 km from centre)
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Lotus Ramen & Hibachi
Japanese restaurant
5.00 (10 reviews) (~173.83 km from centre)
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South Kihei SUSHI
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I eat a lot of sushi, and this was some of the best and most fresh fish I’ve ever tasted, with very generous portions. The man that runs the truck is so sweet; and the surrounding farm is such a peaceful spot to stop for a bite to eat. Don’t miss out on this amazing spot!
4.90 (18 reviews) (~155.81 km from centre)
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Daiichi Ramen Kapolei
Ramen restaurant
👍👍 The best ramen. I got the tan tan. I got the awesome combo deal of ramen, curry rice, and shrimp katsu. Also got the lemon ice tea. The best meal ever. I will come again and recommend to others. Broke da mout but not da bank.
$$ $$
4.90 (17 reviews) (~23.78 km from centre)
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Got'z Grindz
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Wow! Great selection of Musubi's. Can't go wrong here.
$ $$$
4.80 (122 reviews) (~12.86 km from centre)
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Ahi & Roll
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 I buy take outs at its Fort Street address. The food & people here deserve an excellent grade, the food being nicely prepared, tasty & plenty and the people fast & friendly. The person in front greets you always with the right attitude & smile. Plus, it has extended hours too to stay open. Yes, I wh...
$$ $$
4.80 (91 reviews) (~0.83 km from centre)
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Hanale by Islander Sake Brewery
Japanese restaurant
👍 $120 for a sushi omakase experience plus BYOB is honestly a great price for an 18-coursed meal. Hanale is very unique for the Downtown Honolulu area and it has been on my radar for quite some time! The original location in Kaka'ako specialized in house made sake with food pairings but this restauran...
4.80 (71 reviews) (~1.06 km from centre)
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Shikeda Bento Patisserie
Takeout Restaurant
👍👍 Finding good desserts on Maui can be a challenge, as many options tend to be overly sweet, doughy, or heavy. Unfortunately, the majority of the offerings lack visual appeal as well. However, this is a standout option that I highly recommend - it's the best dessert in Maui, particularly in the upcoun...
4.80 (32 reviews) (~147.83 km from centre)
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Mana Musubi
Japanese restaurant
Popular shop known for handmade musubi, a snack made of rice, seaweed & a filling such as spam.
$ $$$
4.70 (112 reviews) (~2.26 km from centre)
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Kokoro-tei
Japanese restaurant
$ $$$
4.70 (107 reviews) (~3.43 km from centre)
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Hi One Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great people and great atmosphere. I come here a couple of times a week now. The poke bowls are fresh with fresh veggies. Course A comes with udon, nigiri and a small poke salad. Great meal for when you’re hungry and want variety.
4.70 (78 reviews) (~0.75 km from centre)
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House of Sushi Food Truck
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Friends had discovered it on their recent trip to Kauai and recommended it to me as one of their food truck picks and boy were they spot on. Located along the ocean, this spot served some of the freshest fish in town. Staff was nice and service was quick. Will definitely be back again!
$$ $$
4.70 (72 reviews) (~171.1 km from centre)
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Irifune Restaurant
Japanese restaurant
Casual, kitschy joint for island Japanese eats, including poke & stir fry, plus ice cream crepes.
$$ $$
4.70 (61 reviews) (~0.61 km from centre)
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Wabisabi Soba & Sushi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 An absolutely beautiful outdoor restaurant that takes you to Japan. The service and food are amazing. The restaurant opened only a few months ago but definitely is a must visit place if you love high quality soba and sushi. They offer aged nigiri and offer a selection of rolls, sashimi and nigiri...
4.70 (58 reviews) (~159 km from centre)
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Saito & Pho Japanese & Vietnamese
Vietnamese restaurant
👍👍 Very clean and friendly place with amazing vermicelli!
$$ $$
4.70 (47 reviews) (~12.22 km from centre)
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Teruya's Andagi
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Great bentos and andagi! Loved my shrimp tempura roll/onigiri thing 😅 For some reason, their fried chicken was one my favorites on the island even though it is not crispy anymore... Just come get a bento, you won't regret it. Very nice people too
$ $$$
4.70 (35 reviews) (~1.11 km from centre)
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Rakumen Ramen
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 We went to night 5/15/2022 and all the portions are huge. We ordered a family meal and other items so we spent more but we went with friends for that purpose. Their prices are actually perfect. We ordered extra drinks for afterwards as well. Only left with 1 take out box. Side note their salad is hu...
4.60 (59 reviews) (~23.7 km from centre)
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Keyakiya
Japanese restaurant
👍👍 Today we ordered the keiyakiya chicken, which is their twist on the mochiko chicken, the karaage chicken plate, and the typhoon fries. The food was absolutely amazing, the karaage chicken tasted just like it would in Japan! They even have hijiki salad (black seaweed) in the plate and it brought me b...
$$ $$
4.60 (34 reviews) (~149.7 km from centre)
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Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Ramen restaurant
👍 So... so close to a 5 star review! The good... tasty broth with just enough oil to give it a nice mouth feel. Flavorful choshu pork. A whole egg with the yolk cooked but not hard - a first for me. This was their Tanaka ramen (with mushrooms that I had to look up, but are a nice addition). So why the...
$$ $$
4.50 (131 reviews) (~23.64 km from centre)
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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) (~3.8 km from centre)
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