by Lottie Tagupa

MAKINO CHAYA
98-150 Kaonohi St
Honolulu , HI 96701
Telephone: 808-486-5100

Convenient Aiea location with lots of free parking, this restaurant offers a unique dining experience of table service along with buffet selections with all you can eat pricing. First stop here is the buffet table with great salad and sushi selections from spicy tuna to California rolls. Once seated, you’ll be presented with a made to order menu where you can choose small portions from and endless list of tempura, donburi, teriyaki, seafood and other made to order Japanese favorites. Eat till your hearts content and then some, it’s all good! Reservations especially for large parties, weekends, and holidays are highly recommended.

by Lottie Tapaugu

TODAI
1910 Ala Moana Blvd.
Honolulu , HI 96815
Telephone: 808-947-1000

This wildly popular restaurant first appeared on the Honolulu dining scene in 2001 and word of mouth momentum has pushed this eatery to be one of the most popular sushi places on the island. Busy and lively this restaurant is large by Waikiki standards and features a wonderful variety of sushi. The selection seems endless and everything is always fresh, colorful and flavorful. Also exciting is the huge variety of buffet selections at adjacent counters that include fresh fish, tempura and a very smart dessert bar of crepes, cheesecakes and more. No reservations are accepted here so arrive early for dinner and be prepared to wait for a table especially on holidays and weekends.

by Lottie Tagupa

KOZO

2334 S. King Street

Honolulu , HI 96826

Telephone: 808-951-5696

The original location of what is now several locations on the island, this small sushi counter done in striking colors has only enough room for a couple of small tables and not much more. Parking is limited and often full in the complex, so be prepared to circle at least twice or find street parking when you visit. The service is friendly, but can be slow at times, but the sushi is flavorful and well priced. There are selections of standard nigiri and maki sushi, but the temaki comes in a variety of flavors and offers a special wrapper that keeps the nori fresh and crispy.

by Lottie Tagupa

HANAKI RESTAURANT
2752 Woodlawn Dr. Suite 102
Honolulu , HI 96822
Telephone: 808-988-1551
Located just minutes from Waikiki in wonderfully lush, cool and quiet Manoa Valley , this family restaurant has been a favorite of Honolulu ’s residents for many years. The restaurant is located in Manoa Marketplace and offers lots of free parking. The restaurant features a fabulous buffet and wonderful sushi and other enticing selections that make return visits enjoyable. The sushi here is creative and always inventive. The newest types include a pizza roll, deep-fried-siu-mai-and-egg roll and a Vietnamese roll sushi. This is a popular place for family celebrations and gatherings. Anyone celebrating a birthday can dine free with another paying guest.

by Lottie Tagupa
NINJA SUSHI
91-919 Fort Weaver Rd # 104B
Ewa Beach , HI 96706
Telephone: 808-689-3600
This chain of local sushi joints are the newest on the island scene. The small restaurant is done is bright bold colors and offers stylish tables for those who want to eat in and a large service counter. The huge colorful menu displays offer an easy way to pick and choose your favorite items for ordering. Located in the Ewa Beach Shopping Center , parking is plentiful and always free. There is a host of traditional selections of maki mono, temaki, hoso maki and nigiri but the menu also features a kiddie menu and other items like donburi, bento and desserts.