Sushi Que

 One of my husband's friends invited us to dinner at Sushi Que, and we happily accepted. The reservation was for 6:30 p.m., and when we asked if the time could be adjusted, he explained why it couldn't. Sushi Que is a cozy, intimate restaurant with just a sushi counter and a handful of tables. The tables have only one seating each night at 6:30 p.m., while the sushi counter turns over twice.

As it turned out, the single seating was one of the best parts of the evening. There was no pressure to rush through the meal or make way for the next guests. We were able to relax, enjoy good company, and savor each course at a leisurely pace.

The sushi itself was outstanding—fresh, flavorful, and expertly prepared. 

The intimate setting, unhurried atmosphere, and exceptional sushi made for a memorable evening. We're grateful for the invitation and left with full stomachs and an evening to remember!

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Hiro No Uchi - Omakase Sushi

Chef Hiro

We recently enjoyed a wonderful omakase experience at Hiro No Uchi in downtown Honolulu. The location at 25 North King Street is pretty hidden. Find the intercom near the door and press the button to be buzzed in. When you walk in you will be transported to a dark, speakeasy-like place with stylish chairs leading to an attractive sushi counter that seats about eight.

Chef Hiro begins the omakase by greeting his guests and displaying what fish will be served that night. Each nigiri was thoughtfully prepared and presented beautifully. The textures and flavors made for a very happy and delicious meal. 

The cozy vibe.

Tasting plate

Engawa

Saba

Hottate

Kinmeidai

Salmon

Otoro

Amaebi

Uni and ikura

Matcha dashimaki tamago

The cost of the omakase when we dined was $150 per person and the establishment is BYOB. They have two seatings at 5:30pm and 7:30pm. They are also available for catering and private parties. You can make a reservation using this link.  

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Sushi Omakase at Amaterasu Sushi

Lobster, crab, and shrimp appetizer

In search of an intimate sushi omakase experience? Amaterasu’s omakase may just be for you. With only 7 seats at the sushi counter, you’ll be served a 15-course premium omakase dinner that includes appetizer, chawanmushi, age mono, 10 pieces of nigiri, toro taku hand roll, and miso soup. If that doesn’t fill you, you can order additional items from Chef Hideo.

Shima Aji

Katsuo

Saba

Engawa

Kisu tempura

Chef Hideo 

Chawan Mushi

Maguro

Hotate

Akagai

Otoro

Japanese Uni

Kauai Shrimp with uni garlic butter

Toro Taku Handroll

Miso Soup

I really enjoyed my sushi experience here and appreciated that it included classics like shima
aji, otoro and uni, but also offered saba and a most delicious Kauai shrimp nigiri topped with uni garlic butter.

Cost of the dinner is $150 per person and the 13-course lunch is $89. You can also opt for seating at the large table behind the sushi counter. Amaterasu is no longer

BYOB and charges a $35 corkage fee if you bring your own bottle.

Amaterasu Sushi

Ala Moana Shopping Center (near Barnes and Noble)

1450 Ala Moana Blvd.

Reservations on Open Table

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Newest Sushi Omakase on Oahu - Tempura Ichika

I normally don't like to celebrate birthdays early (I actually don't like to celebrate them at all because I don't like being the center of attention!), but this one was unexpected and I am so grateful for friends who turned an ordinary dinner date into memorable one.

Tempura Ichika was in the soft opening of their new sushi omakase course, and our friends were able to get us reservations on a Saturday night within a few days notice, and better yet, we had the whole counter (which seats 7) and sushi chef to ourselves. I knew this was going to be an amazing experience.

Unfortunately I can't recite the names of each dish (there were too many, and I was too busy catching up on life with our friends), but hopefully the photos will speak for themselves.  

Chef Ken Kawakami was nothing short of amazing, and I while I was happy to be celebrating (early) another year of life as I blew out this candle, I was also sad that this unforgettable meal was coming to an end! 

Tempura Ichika's Omakase Sushi Course is available Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays. Two seatings per evening at 5:30 pm and 7:30 pm, by online reservation only.  The current price per person is $160 plus tax and service charge. BYOB until September!

For more information or to make a reservation, visit their WEBSITE.

434 PIIKOI STREET

 

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