SUSHI HANA

5.0

15 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

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2 people

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 PM

Neighborhood gem
Good for special occasions
Charming

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
Website
http://www.sushimaihana.com/
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. Private Sushi Chef/ On-Site Sushi Chef Service available. 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

Location
65-1158 Mamalahoa Hwy, Waimea, HI 96743-8442
Neighborhood
Kamuela
Cross street
Mamalahoa Hwy X Pukalani Rd
Parking details
Public Lot
Additional
Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 15 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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5.0

5 based on recent ratings

5Food
5Service
4.6Ambience
4.9Value

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15 Reviews

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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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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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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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ZacharyT
Houston
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Words can’t describe. It’s an experience and you just have to go. I’ll be going again.
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OpenTable Diner
Cincinnati
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 28, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The omakase experience was out of this world! Phenomenal!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 3
Great service. Outstanding food quality. The omakase experience was really special.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
I moved from Tokyo over 30 years ago and have lived in Waimea for a while. I was waiting for a sushi restaurant like this! I wish the shari rice were softer and smaller so I could enjoy neta(top) more. I love to try homemade Tamago-yaki.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 16, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
We love you hana sushi!!!! 🫶🏾🫶🏾🫶🏾
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OpenTable Diner
Denver
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Omakase night is a real treat here. They put a ton of effort into the choice of ingredients served and the high level of service they provide. They had a lot of fish I had never tried before, and I was pleasantly surprised they they took the time to go into detail about what it looks like, where it swims, and how it's prepared. I will re-visit again for sure.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 19, 2024
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
My brother and I had an unforgettable omakase experience at Sushi Hana, marking my second visit to this exceptional restaurant. Run by the dynamic duo, Haruki San and Etsuko, their passion and meticulous attention to detail were evident from the warm welcome through to the end of our meal. The menu featured a variety of seasonal-based dishes and nigiri, with standout nigiri of the night for us being fatty tuna nigiri (otoro) and raw shrimp nigiri (amaebi). The culinary journey concluded with a delightful light strawberry shortcake for my brother’s birthday, accompanied by an additionally light and tasty dessert to complete the night. We give Sushi Hana an A+ and highly recommend Sushi Hana for anyone seeking a top-quality omakase experience!
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FAQs

SUSHI HANA is rated 5 stars by 15 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people

Sep 19, 2024

7:00 PM

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

Additional information

Cross street
Mamalahoa Hwy X Pukalani Rd
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

Website
http://www.sushimaihana.com/
Phone number
(808) 289-2925
Catering
Catering available. Full course men up to 10 people. Family Style Menu for 10+ people. Private Sushi Chef/ On-Site Sushi Chef Service available. 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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