Top pick1Ala Moana punches well above its weight when it comes to sushi. I pulled together the six spots worth knowing in the area โ mixing Nate's verified picks with the neighborhood's best-rated restaurants โ so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to the good stuff.
At the top of the list is Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar, a spot Nate personally recommends and one that carries the NateEatsHawaii badge on this page. Further down the rankings, Sushi ii earns a strong reputation for inventive rolls, a deep-fried fish selection, and an omakase menu tucked inside an unassuming strip-mall nook โ a fun find for adventurous eaters. For something low-key and late-night, Akasaka is well-regarded as a tiny, relaxed spot serving sushi alongside other classic Japanese bites.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page โ look for it as a quick trust signal when you're deciding where to go. Whether you're after a quick ร la carte fix or a full omakase experience, this curated list covers the full range of sushi dining in Ala Moana.
The ranking
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3$$Inventive rolls, deep-fried fish & an omakase menu offered in an unassuming strip-mall nook.
4$$$Tiny, late-night restaurant offering a menu of sushi & other standard Japanese eats.
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6Intimate sushi bar serving a mix of ร la carte Japanese dishes including rice bowls called donburi.
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FAQ
Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar tops this curated list as Nate's personally recommended pick in the Ala Moana area โ look for the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page. Sushi ii is also highly regarded for its creative rolls and omakase menu.
Sushi ii operates out of an unassuming strip-mall setting and is known for approachable, inventive options, while Kin Chan Sushi Inc offers an intimate ร la carte experience with rice bowls and other Japanese dishes that keep things relaxed and unpretentious.
This is a curated guide that places Nate's verified, personally recommended picks first, followed by the area's best-rated sushi spots based on real visitor ratings collected on NateEatsHawaii. The list is reviewed regularly to reflect the current dining scene.