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.