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SUSHI HANA, Waimea, HI

SUSHI HANA

5.0
5
22 Reviews
$50 and over
Sushi

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2 people
7:00 PM
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for special occasions
  • Healthy

おまかせ - Omakase
"Up to You"

A unique Japanese dining experience that involves placing one's trust in the chef's culinary skills to create a personal meal. This selected course meal includes carefully crafted dishes from appetizer to dessert. This journey begins with the freshest, highest-quality fish imported from Japan. Our sushi chef, Haruki Higashitai masterfully navigates the seasons, bringing you distinctive flavors the reflect the quality and essence of each ingredient.

Reservations only on Saturday for this one-of-a-kind traditional Japanese experience.

Saturdays - 5pm or 7:15pm (2hr service)

$150 plus tax

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Kaiseki
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 289-2925
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive chef
    Haruki Higashitai
  • Catering
    Catering available. Full course men up to 10 people. Family Style Menu for 10+ people.<br />Private Sushi Chef/ On-Site Sushi Chef Service available.<br />Inquiry: 808-289-2925
  • Private party facilities
    Buy-Out available. 20 people max seating. $2,000 minimum Food plus Tax, Drinks and 20% Service Charge. Menu will be customized. 10% non-refundable deposit to secure the date.Inquiry: 808-289-2925

What 22 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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

5.0
5 based on recent ratings
  • 5Food
  • 5Service
  • 4.9Ambience
  • 4.9Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sushi Hana offers an extraordinary omakase experience that feels like a "church of sushi." Run by a passionate duo, this hidden gem provides "outstanding food quality," with fresh fish flown in from Tokyo. Their meticulous attention to detail and warm hospitality make it an unforgettable dining destination. Reservations are essential.

22 Reviews
  1. Debbra

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    This is a must! Everything about this experience is amazing. Definitely doing it again. Fresh fish from Japan flown in that morning

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  2. Gloria

    Cancun

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wunderbar! Bestes Sushi das wir je hatten! Perfekter Service und tolles Ambiente!

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  3. BillS

    Seattle

    47 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    47 reviews

    Dined on October 27, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    What is the best way to describe Sushi Hana…….not only the best sushi restaurant on the island if Hawaii but the best if any I have been to in the state if Hawaii……and the best sushi restaurant I have been to period. And being from the Pacific Northwest I have been to many great sushi restaurants. What makes Sushi Hana my favorite…..the personal touch in every order….the small informal nature of the restaurant and both the owner and the chef….having every dish be fantastic - full of flavor, fresh and making me want more. Over a span of 9 days I are there 4 times fir normal dinner service and once for Saturday onakase. Each visit made me want to come back again for more. I really look forward to my February visit again. What did I like - every single nagiri item, the wide tempura choice, the miso soup (OMG- absolutely vest ever), the salads, the sake, and more. Go there….enjoy!

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  4. Kean

    San Francisco

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Beautifully curated omakase. Can’t wait to go back again.

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  5. Rosie

    San Francisco

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on October 20, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We went for the Omakase on Saturday night and it was extraordinary. Service, food quality & preparation, all masterful. Felt like going to church of sushi.

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  6. RandyS

    San Francisco

    6 reviews

    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 29, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fantastic Omakase experience. Lovely place, delightful owner and chef, and really interesting and delicious food.

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  7. Isabel

    Vancouver

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 22, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent Saturday Omakase experience. Our second time and we are planning on coming back Dec/Jan for the winter season Omakase. The team was very welcoming and shared an excellent evening of hospitality with us. Excellent fresh fish, each of us was filled with such joy through this amazing meal. You will not regret this if you love sushi and want to explore more than common rolls and nigiri!

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  8. Kyoko

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Hidden 💎 Owners are sincere about their works and each one of their dishes is outstanding. Quality of fish is excellent too and you may feel like you are in Japan. Thank you for being there.

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  9. AndreaL

    London

    10 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    10 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Excellent meal. Attentive service. Delicious food. Each piece of nigiri was exquisite. Highly recommend.

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  10. Graham

    Greater Boston

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 11, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Having lived on the Big Island for 18 months, I can guarantee that Sushi Hana is without doubt the best dining experience you can have - and we have eaten at all the high-end hotels. The only caveat is that my experience was the Saturday-only Omakase. The restaurant receives fresh fish from Tokyo Saturday morning so this is the best day to go; my understanding is that other days of the week it is more like a regular sushi restaurant. Of the 12-15 dishes I think most would stand up well to their Japanese equivalents, the only two that would have been better in Tokyo or Hokkaido were the Ebi (prawn) and Uni (Sea Urchin); the Ebi was a Canadian prawn but the Uni was was Japan. Uni is seasonal and I have tried at least 10 varieties in Japan, as well as Santa Barbara and Maine in the US. My Japanese partner was really impressed as well. A good sign was to see them grating a wasabi root as we walked in, so many US sushi places don't offer real wasabi. For example at Kenichi (near Kona) you have to know to ask for real wasabi and pay extra for it (but it's worth it). The sake options were also ok, though can't really match the variety in Japan. If you want to drink Sake on the Big Island, there is a Sake Brewery and Japanese restaurant (Engawa) at the Golf Clubhouse of the Westin Hapuna. It makes 10 different Sakes and is a fun dining experience. They only serve 6-8 people for the Omakase so book well in advance. You will have an outstanding meal at Sushi Hana.

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SUSHI HANA is rated 5 stars by 22 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Google Map for SUSHI HANA

65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743-8442

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Mamalahoa Hwy X Pukalani Rd<br />
  • Neighborhood
    Kamuela
  • Hours of operation
    Sat 5:00 pm–9:30 pm
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi, Japanese, Kaiseki
  • Dining style
    Elegant Dining
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Haruki Higashitai
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine
  • Phone number
    (808) 289-2925
  • Catering
    Catering available. Full course men up to 10 people. Family Style Menu for 10+ people.<br />Private Sushi Chef/ On-Site Sushi Chef Service available.<br />Inquiry: 808-289-2925
  • Private party facilities
    Buy-Out available. 20 people max seating. $2,000 minimum Food plus Tax, Drinks and 20% Service Charge. Menu will be customized. 10% non-refundable deposit to secure the date.Inquiry: 808-289-2925
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