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Kona Kai Sushi
Here at Kona Kai Sushi we strive to give you, our guest, the best sushi experience we can provide. We offer a diverse verity of seafood from around the world as well as an impressive Japanese beer and sake selection
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29 Current Reviews
Summary of Diner Ratings & Reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
Rating Breakdown 29 reviews
5 stars
(13)
4 stars
(14)
3 stars
(2)
2 stars
(0)
1 star
(0)
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.1
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
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Diners classify this restaurant as:
- fit for foodies(20)
- neighborhood gem(17)
- special occasion(13)
- hot spot(9)
- late-night find(4)
- good for groups(2)
Kona Kai Sushi Reviews List
Review 1 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
high quality sushi, good value
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"first visit at this location on Waialae Avenue. The food is still top notch and service was fast. We enjoyed the hamachi kama, Jodie's Roll that featured seared hamachi on the outside and spicy tuna roe, aioli sauce, masago and green onions - definitely one to order again! We also had the gyutan which was so delicious, it didn't even need the ponzu sauce it was served with. All that plus 16 orders of assorted nigiri sushi, oysters and oyster shooters. Dinner for two without drinks was a reasonable $202 before tip. Can't wait to come back again. Had to get two orders each of the hotate and moi nigiri sushi, it was so good."
Dined on 5/10/2013
Special Features: fit for foodies, good for groups, neighborhood gem, hot spot, great for lunch, special occasion
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Review 2 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
stairways to heaven
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"come early to avoid the dinner crowd and you can guarantee find parking behind the restaurant. we ordered the 'stairways to heaven' sashimi platter, ahi poke, oysters, and drinks. honestly i like this place more than Sasabune because it doesn't have that intimidating feeling as you're about to eat your food. service started out good when the restaurant was empty but we had to flag down our server by the end of the meal just to grab another drink and our check."
Dined on 03/21/2013
2012
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion, hot spot
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Review 3 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Superb little restaurant in Kaimuki
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Noise Level
Quiet
"This sushi restaurant is fantastic, their fried chicken and all sushi rolls from yanagi to tuna and hamachi kama are made with the best ingredients, which makes you want more, I highly recommend you go here all the time. We just love coming here."
Dined on 03/28/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem
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Review 4 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
The food we had was great,
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Fair)
2
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"The food we had was great, but the service was severely lacking. We ordered server all things, which were never punched in...so we waited for about 15-20 minutes for nothing. The servers seemed to be running around like chickens with no heads... Aside from that ordering fiasco, what we had was good. Kind of expensive for fair service and good food."
Dined on 04/01/2013
2008
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Review 5 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Good)
3
/
5
Food was just ok, and service
Food
(Good)
3
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Good)
3
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Food was just ok, and service was just average. The Omakase pricing was reasonable for the amount that we ate."
Dined on 03/23/2013
2009
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Review 6 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Omikase, Chef's choice, is
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"Omikase, Chef's choice, is the trend here, at least for your first few visits; you will need to learn the intricate delicacies that are NOT California roll or caterpillar roll. Standouts were the dueling mackerel sushies from different types of fish, and the South Aftrican Lobster tail tossed with a mild aioli and rebaked in the lobster tail, served hot, yet the meat was mostly still raw in the middle. It was a show stopper! A great meal, gourmet meals are never cheap and this one was a ride of adventurouse flavors that were all memorable! Recommended."
Dined on 02/13/2013
2010
Special Features: fit for foodies, neighborhood gem, special occasion
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Review 7 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Great sushi!
Food
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
5
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic
"Great sushi! They have a vast selection of excellent sushi and Japanese food. Can't wait to go again."
Dined on 02/15/2013
2007
Special Features: fit for foodies, great for brunch, late-night find, neighborhood gem, romantic, special occasion, great for lunch, hot spot
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Review 8 for Kona Kai Sushi
Overall rating
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Kona Kai - Sasabune Replacement?
Food
(Very Good)
4
/
5
Service
(Good)
3
/
5
Ambiance
(Fair)
2
/
5
Noise Level
Moderate
"I have always wanted to try Sushi Sasabune but have never gone due to the high cost and Omakase requirement (we are not super adventurous sushi eaters.) I heard of Kona Kai from a friend who said that the head chef at Kona Kai studied under Sasabune and that they preferred Kona Kai over Sasabune. We ordered ala carte. I enjoyed the Spicy Ahi Chips and my Blue Crab Stuffed Eel. The Ebi Nigiri (orange shrimp) threw me back because I believe it was raw (it was not my favorite, but interesting). My husband thought the steak was just okay. We both loved the sushi roll with spicy ahi inside and hamachi on top (I think it might be called Joanies roll). I also loved the lobster dynamite."
Dined on 01/26/2013
2012
Special Features: neighborhood gem
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Ratings-Only Reviews for Kona Kai Sushi
Based on the average of (21) ratings-only reviews
Overall
(Outstanding)
4.4
/
5
2 out of 2 recommend this product
Food
(Outstanding)
4.5
/
5
Service
(Outstanding)
4.2
/
5
Ambiance
(Very Good)
3.5
/
5
Noise Level
Energetic