Honolulu Japanese Restaurants are everywhere so if you like sushi, tempura, Japanese soups, miso ... , you'll be in heaven. With so many great places it's hard to choose the best but here are our top picks:
Genki Sushi
Top level of the Ala Moana Shopping Center and
Ward Center and
885 Kapahulu Ave
Honolulu, HI
(808) 735-7700
Popular with the tourists and residents alike. Reasonable prices, good food, large selection. Both locations can get quite busy so you may have to wait. They have more locations outside Honolulu.
Sansei Seafood Restaurant and Sushi Bar
Third floor of the Waikiki Beach Marriott
2552 Kalakaua Ave
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 931-6286
Sansei has some excellent early bird and late night specials as well as discounts for locals. Very nice menu, good food, good service, nice atmosphere and patio seating with lovely ocean views.
Shirokiya
Ala Moana Shopping Center next to Macy's
1450 Ala Moana Blvd #2250
Honolulu, HI 96814
(808) 973-9111
This is actually a department store that has a bakery downstairs and a cafeteria, juice bar and more desserts upstairs. They have soups, noodles, sushi, sandwiches, mochi, fish, chicken, a large selection of beverages and more. The food is good, nothing extraordinary, reasonably priced and there is so much to choose from!
Todai
1910 Ala Moana Blvd
Honolulu, HI 96815
(808) 947-1000
All you can eat so arrive hungry! You may be familiar with the name already because Todai also has locations on the mainland.
These are our favorite Honolulu Japanese restaurants and we think you will like them too. Our Main Restaurant Page has more of our favorite restaurants and groceries. With all these wonderful places to eat, you're sure to enjoy your stay here in Honolulu. Aloha and enjoy!
Genki Sushi
Shirokiya
Todai
