Yohei Sushi - KAHALA

4.7

36 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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2 people

27 Nov 2024

19:00

Booked 4 times today

Experiences are available.

Good for special occasions
Innovative
Healthy

Yohei Sushi KAHALA is the second restaurant of Yohei Sushi Restaurant, opened in 1990 by Kazuto Obara, the founder and Sushi chef. Enjoy authentic Japanese cuisine in a modern setting, our Omakase courses and seasonal à la carte dishes feature fresh ingredients sourced from Hawaii and directly from Japan.
We offer pairing with sake and wine for a complete experience.
Indulge in a unique Omakase course, beginning with our essential "Ichiban dashi" (golden first dashi) and experience our original dishes inspired by Hawaiian culinary culture.
* If you are interested in dining with more than 5 people, please call us for more information.
* We are pleased to accommodate dietary restrictions such as allergies, vegetarianism, dislike of raw fish, or kids' menu with advance notice upon reservation.

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Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Sushi, Washoku
Hours of Operation
Lunch Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 11:00 am–2:00 pm Dinner Mon, Tue, Thu–Sun 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 425-4143
Website
https://yoheisushi.com/kahala/
Payment Options
AMEX, Discover, Mastercard
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
4210 Waialae Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816-5315
Area
Kaimuki
Cross Street
Waialae Avenue
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Private Room, Wine

Experiences

Sushi ZEN
US$72.00 per person
Multiple dates available
This exclusive lunch set menu allows you to enjoy in “Yohei Sushi KAHALA‘s Sushi,” prepared with fresh fish flown directly from Japan. Enjoy 10 pieces of sushi along with various Japanese dishes at the same time. Includes: Appetizer, Steamed egg, Noodles, Rice, Miso Soup, Pickles, and Coffee, in addition to the main dishes of sushi. - Only offered in the main dining hall - Limited quantity lunch set menu per day. 　*If you are interested in dining with more than 5 people, please call us for more information. - image for illustration purposes only, actual may vary. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients.
Sushi＆Sashimi ZEN
US$72.00 per person
Multiple dates available
This luxurious lunch set menu offers fresh fish flown directly from Japan, featuring both sushi and sashimi as the main dishes. Enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine from appetizers to the main course at the same time. Includes: Appetizer, Steamed egg, Noodles, Rice, Miso Soup, and Pickles, in addition to the main dishes of sushi and sashimi. - Only offered in the main dining hall - Limited quantity lunch set menu per day. 　*If you are interested in dining with more than 5 people, please call us for more information. - image for illustration purposes only, actual may vary. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients.
Sushi＆Grilled Fish ZEN
US$63.00 per person
Multiple dates available
This luxurious lunch set menu offers fresh fish flown directly from Japan, featuring both sushi and "Grilled Miso marinated black cod" as the main dishes. Enjoy a variety of Japanese cuisine from appetizers to the main course at the same time. Includes: Appetizer, Steamed egg, Noodles, Rice, Miso Soup, and Pickles, in addition to the main dishes of sushi and "Grilled Miso marinated black cod". - Only offered in the main dining hall - Limited quantity lunch set menu per day. 　*If you are interested in dining with more than 5 people, please call us for more information. - image for illustration purposes only, actual may vary. You can enjoy seasonal ingredients.

What 36 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.7

4.7 based on recent ratings

4.7Food
4.8Service
4.8Ambience
4.1Value

Noise • Moderate

Diners' Choice Awards

Oahu
Good for special occasions
Oahu
Japanese

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Yohei Sushi - KAHALA offers an "exceptional dining experience" with beautifully presented dishes and attentive service. The ambiance is "bold yet elegant," making it perfect for special occasions. While portions may be small, the quality is "Japan quality" and worth the price. Don't miss their delicious sushi and unique menu offerings.

36 Reviews

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Wade
Hawaii
6 reviews
vip
5.0
6 reviews
Dined 3 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The food was authentic, beautifully presented and delicious! The service was outstanding and Yuki-San made our dining experience great! We will come back for sure and will ask for Yuki-San again!
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Jason
Hawaii
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Amazing sushi and service. Beautiful restaurant that makes you feel like you’re in Japan. We will be back for sure.
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Irina
Palm Springs
2 reviews
vip
4.0
2 reviews
Dined on 13 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 4
4. Ambience 4
The food and service were good but the food came out very fast and in no particular order; it was not properly coursed for us. Half the food came out before our bottle of wine was opened for us (but the wine list was very good!). The hot dish came out before several cold ones and we had to eat it before we were ready to avoid it getting cold. Otherwise a good experience but needs to finesse the serving for such a nice restaurant/meal.
Yohei Sushi - KAHALAResponded on 18 November 2024
Thank you for your comment. We sincerely apologize for not being able to provide a completely satisfying experience during your special time. Going forward, our staff will discuss the timing of food service to ensure we can provide a more satisfying experience for our customers. We would be delighted if you would consider visiting Yohei Sushi Kahala again for your special occasions. Thank you very much.
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Keith
Los Angeles
26 reviews
vip
4.0
26 reviews
Dined on 3 November 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 3
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
We finally had the opportunity to try Yohei Kahala. It’s a beautiful restaurant. When you first walk in, you get the sense that you’ve entered a special place. If you are not omakase, like us, you’re escorted to the a la carte seating area. Wood accents and comfortable seating make it a nice setting. The staff are warm and welcoming. We were immediately provided menus and drink orders were taken and delivered promptly. There were many choices from appetizers to sushi to main courses and dessert. The items we chose were familiar: edamame with truffle, Japanese style prosciutto potato salad, otoro nigiri, ahi roll with truffle, black cod, and wagyu. Everything we ordered, we enjoyed. The portions were small and, unfortunately, it’s difficult for me to say there was good value based on pricing. The two pieces of otoro, for the price, were very small as compared to other restaurants we’ve frequented. The wagyu, although very tasty, was about 3-4 ounces. Also, small portion for the cost but it was delicious. This restaurant is a nice place to take someone for a special occasion. If you’re looking for a place to take a first date, celebrate an anniversary, or enjoy a special moment, Yohei Kahala is a good choice.
Yohei Sushi - KAHALAResponded on 9 November 2024
Thank you very much for your comments. As you mentioned, our sushi portions may be slightly smaller compared to other restaurants. However, as you visited us to enjoy our a la carte menu, we intentionally keep portions smaller so that you can sample a variety of dishes. Next time, we hope you’ll consider celebrating a special occasion at our sushi counter with the Omakase course. The Omakase course offers generous portions and is designed to ensure complete satisfaction. Our staff is looking forward to welcoming you warmly. Thank you once again.
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Rackam
Salt Lake City
26 reviews
5.0
26 reviews
Dined on 20 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great food , super clean place all over, the waitress are delightful . I was super impressed with this place , great sushi .I will be back for sure
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Alana
San Francisco
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on 18 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Yohei is Japan quality food and service! Really excellent experience
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808RCA
Hawaii
31 reviews
vip
5.0
31 reviews
Dined on 14 October 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Beautiful restaurant with good service and tasty Japanese cuisine.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
11 reviews
4.0
11 reviews
Dined on 25 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 4
Excellent miso black cod and nigiri but very small portions on the sushi. Servers were very attentive and helpful.
Yohei Sushi - KAHALAResponded on 27 September 2024
Thank you for your comment. We will take your comments into consideration and strive to improve. We hope you will visit us again, and we look forward to welcoming you back.
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CraigB
Hawaii
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on 22 September 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We did the standard seating as no omakase seating was available. Everything was amazing. Ambiance and food were great, nice wine list for bottles. Overall great execution
Yohei Sushi - KAHALAResponded on 22 September 2024
Thank you for your wonderful comment. We will continue to strive to provide the best service to our customers. We sincerely look forward to your next visit. Thank you.
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ELee
Hawaii
25 reviews
vip
4.0
25 reviews
Dined on 13 September 2024
1. Overall 4
2. Food 4
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The ambiance was very bold and yet elegant, especially for a restaurant that offers lunch as well as dinner. The presentation of the food was excellent, and the food itself was quite tasty. The crab spring rolls were delicious, as was the assorted tenpura, and the cheesecake.
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Yohei Sushi - KAHALA is rated 4.7 stars by 36 OpenTable diners.

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