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Sushi Sasabune Hawaii

4.7
4.7
898 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi
Sushi Sasabune offers a unique Omakase-style sushi experience. We specialize in using as much local fish as possible, creating a meal that can be found nowhere else in the world! Sasabune is a specialty sushi restaurant, meaning we do not serve tempura, noodles, California rolls etc. All nigiri are served with its own unique sauce and topping, meant to be eaten as is. In the words of head chef and owner Seiji Kumagawa, "Trust me!"
Omakase only, limited seating (party of 6 max), please call (808) 947-3800 for reservations.

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2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Cuisines

    Sushi

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Phone number

    (808) 947-3800

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Executive Chef

    Seiji Kumagawa

  • Neighbourhood

    Honolulu

  • Cross Street

    South King and Keeaumoku St.

  • Parking Details

    Open-air (not covered) parking in rear behind the building. $1 per hour pre-paid parking

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine

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What 898 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.2Value

NoiseModerate

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  1. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 24, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Simply the best sushi I’ve ever had. Fresh and sophisticated, and the atmosphere is wonderful.
  2. MichaelL

    London

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on May 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Honestly best omakase i’ve had. great staff as well. would go back any time for any occasion. Very respectful and diligent chefs. they serve what they serve and they stand by it and so do i.
  3. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on May 14, 2023

    overall4food5service4ambience4
    Quality of sushi was fantastic however I was disappointed that the pickled ginger tasted like the stuff you can buy at the store and the wasabi was not all real wasabi (it was the stuff that tastes like horseradish). I just think if I’m paying $200+ per person the quality of the sides should be good as well. I was also surprised that the sushi chefs did not interact with us aside from telling us what we were eating. Most sushi omakase we have experienced where we sat at the counter, the chef would at least converse with us. The sake recommendation was fantastic, I applaud the waiter that recommended it to us. Overall, sushi was good, but would I pay $200+ a person for it? Probably not however it was good to experience at least once
  4. TROYI

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Dinner was outstanding as usual. Presentation, flavors, taste were excellent. Seiji and the sushi staff behind the counter as well as the wait staff, Fano & Tate all did a wonderful job. Cant wait to return.
  5. OpenTable Diner

    New Orleans

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on May 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food Great Service Highly recommend. Best sushi outside of Japan
  6. OpenTable Diner

    Orlando

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food served was phenomenal. I have eaten a lot of sushi in my life and this was by far the best sushi that I have ever had. The chef really puts together something special and you will truly enjoy it. It’s not a cheap meal if you got a big appetite but I’d say it’s reasonable for the quality of food.
  7. AnonAC

    Orange County

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Price transparency is much needed! I was presented a drink menu and that was in. Food started coming out since it was omakase and then I’m paying $170. What a surprise. The food is worth the value - stating the price upfront would be appreciated.
  8. kylec

    Toronto

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 19, 2023

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    Terrible sushi. Rice was too hot. I've done a lot of omakase dining experience, and this was simply the worst.
  9. AsiaM

    1 review

    3.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 16, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    This restaurants omakase is very sauce based. Some are good, but it gets to be too much halfway through the courses. Good first time try but wouldn’t go again.
  10. Foodie

    San Francisco

    41 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    41 reviews

    Dined on April 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Seiji and Brant are awesome! Food is consistently good.
  11. ScottR

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on April 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent dining experience. Cannot recommend enough. Just go into it understanding the menu.
  12. Luvgoodfood

    Washington DC

    60 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    60 reviews

    Dined on April 8, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The Omakase was an amazing experience - the staff was fantastic and the sushi chef was outstanding. Each dish was perfectly paired and presented. The food literally melted in your mouth. I can only say “OMG,” that I will recommend this to my friends and that I look forward to returning!
  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on March 31, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The visit to SASABUNE is a ritual of our trips to Honolulu. Hard to put into words the complexity, the rapture into the ecstatic sensory culinary experience of this unique Omakase adventure. To trust and to never forget, this is the mantra of the chef and the staff at SASABUNE.
  14. CarolM

    Las Vegas

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on March 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    When you park you worry about the area and the restaurant being in a strip mall with people sleeping by the door. Once you step in it is tastefully decorated, dark, but not too dark, and the noise level is perfect (pretty quiet). The Omakase we were served was 13 dishes and almost all excellent. The service was quick and attentive. Hats off to the chef(s)! Will recommend this place to other Omakase fans.
  15. SidneyL

    New Mexico

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on March 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi in Hawaii. Innovative & melt in your mouth.
  16. OpenTable Diner

    New England

    14 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    14 reviews

    Dined on February 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Absolutely phenomenal experience at the sushi counter omakase. Each course was mouthwatering. Fish was expertly prepared. Highly recommend the house special sake. Will return.
  17. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on February 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great experience overall!
  18. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on February 16, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best omakase I’ve ever had
  19. JC1998

    Los Angeles

    8 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    8 reviews

    Dined on February 10, 2023

    overall3food3service3ambience2
    Food was ok, but way overpriced. I spent $450 without tip for 2 people, typical price for good Omakase but here, location wasn’t good, ambience was old and service was just ok. Definitely better Omakase out there.
  20. StantheMan

    Chicago

    11 reviews

    5.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Very creative sushi prepared beautifully. Omakase, means the chef decides what to prepare, so you may get something completely different. It is expensive, though.
  21. donh

    Las Vegas

    22 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    22 reviews

    Dined on January 28, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wow. What an omakase! That was some of the best Japanese food I have ever had. Book it.
  22. MarieB

    San Francisco

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 19, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi meal we’ve had in a long time. The fish was so fresh and flavorful with the different sauces and flavor combinations. Will be a must stop from now on every time we are in. Oahu!
  23. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on January 15, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    As always, a great meal.
  24. OpenTable Diner

    Dallas

    4 reviews

    vip
    2.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 8, 2023

    overall2food4service1ambience4
    Been coming here for years was my favorite omakase on the island, but last night we inquired about sweet shrimp and were told we had which in
  25. TROYI

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on January 5, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great Dining Experience as always, Food Presentation and Flavor/Taste was superb. Service Attentive but not overbearing. Thank you for a wonderful evening
  26. ManoaMom

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    4.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on January 4, 2023

    overall4food5service5ambience4
    The food is consistent in quality and the staff is efficient. Having eaten there for almost 20 years, I can say the quality of the sushi has always been top notch.
  27. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on January 1, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    New year’s eve
  28. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Enjoyed it.
  29. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego

    2 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best sushi I have ever had and even better dining experience
  30. PericaB

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 29, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Truly excellent omakase experience. Best one my husband and I have ever had.
  31. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on December 18, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a few of my friends first time experiencing the Omakase menu. They enjoyed it to the fullest
  32. OpenTable Diner

    Los Angeles

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    This place is AWESOME!! Service was spectacular. Sushi was magical. I enjoyed every moment!!! Perfect dinner for our anniversary.
  33. TROYI

    Las Vegas

    31 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    31 reviews

    Dined on December 3, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Omakase menu amazing as always. Chef/owner Seiji does an absolutely wonderful job presentation, selection, flavors, and taste spot on. Service crew always attentive but not over bearing. Fano & Tate and the rest of the staff always deliver great service. Had another wonderful dining experience at Sasabune. Thank You
  34. OpenTable Diner

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 2, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The best sushi on the planet! If you have one last meal on this earth, do yourself a favor and go to Sasabune.
  35. eluder

    San Francisco

    13 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    13 reviews

    Dined on December 1, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    By far the best Omakase experience my friends and I have ever had. It was worth the trip to Hawaii from California for this dinner alone.
  36. GeneTee

    Hawaii

    91 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    91 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Best sushi in Hawaii. Omakase is the way to go. Sit at the bar!
  37. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall2food2service2ambience2
    Definitely overpriced for what you get. I would not come back or recommend to others.
  38. ManoaMom

    London

    9 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    9 reviews

    Dined on November 26, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    GOOD FOOD, GOOD SERVICE. WE HAVE EATEN THERE FOR OVER 20 YEARS AND THE FOOD IS CONSISTENT
  39. Amles

    Portland

    16 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    16 reviews

    Dined on November 3, 2022

    overall3food3service4ambience5
    All nigiri’s were over seasoned. Good quality products but not the impressive, delicate experience you would get at similar-priced Omakase restaurants. Disappointing.
  40. JoeO

    Los Angeles

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on October 30, 2022

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wasn’t sure what to expect when we got there, but needless to say it was very good. The service was great as well. As soon as we finished a plate, they cleared it and brought out the next course. They also refilled our glasses regularly. The fish was literally “melt-in-your-mouth” quality. I wish I had taken photos but they have a strict no phone policy but I believe that only applies to calls. Nevertheless, if you are looking for a place in Waikiki with great Omakase, I highly recommend Sushi Sasabune!

FAQs

Sushi Sasabune Hawaii is rated 4.7 stars by 898 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 p.m.


Booked 6 times today
Google Map for Sushi Sasabune Hawaii

1417 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96814

Additional information

  • Cross Street

    South King and Keeaumoku St.

  • Neighbourhood

    Honolulu

  • Hours of Operation

    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm

  • Cuisines

    Sushi

  • Dining style

    Casual Elegant

  • Dress Code

    Casual Dress

  • Parking Details

    Open-air (not covered) parking in rear behind the building. $1 per hour pre-paid parking

  • Payment Options

    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, MasterCard, Visa

  • Executive Chef

    Seiji Kumagawa

  • Additional

    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine

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