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PITCH SPORTS BAR
Kakaʻako·Sushi Restaurant
Chill, compact hangout with seasonal grub & happy hours, plus outdoor seating & live sports viewing.
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Honolulu has no shortage of sushi, and with 57 qualifying restaurants across the island, narrowing it down takes real work. I pulled together this curated guide combining my own verified picks with the area's best-rated spots so you can skip the guesswork and get straight to eating.
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At the top of the list you'll find Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako — one of my personal recommendations and a genuinely fun place to enjoy $3 happy hour sushi rolls while catching live sports on NFL Sunday Ticket. Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar in the Ala Moana area is another spot I personally recommend, great for a sit-down sushi-and-bar experience. Further down the list, well-regarded spots like Doraku Sushi Kakaʻako and Genki Sushi in Kapahulu round things out — Doraku is known for its modern Japanese gastropub style and innovative rolls, while Genki is popular for its classic conveyor-belt sushi experience.
Spots I've personally been to carry the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — look for it to see which restaurants have earned my verified seal. Whether you're after omakase dining, casual rolls, or sushi on a budget, Honolulu's scene has something for every craving.
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Pitch Sports Bar in Kakaako tops this curated guide as a NateEatsHawaii-verified pick, offering $3 happy hour sushi rolls, omakase dining, and a dog-friendly patio at SALT Kakaako. Kanoya Sushi Grill and Bar in the Ala Moana area is another verified recommendation worth checking out.
Pitch Sports Bar's $3 happy hour sushi rolls are hard to beat for value, and Genki Sushi in Kapahulu — a Japan-based conveyor-belt chain — is a popular pick for wallet-friendly sushi without sacrificing variety.
This is a curated BEST guide: our editors' personally verified picks appear first (marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge), followed by Honolulu's top-rated sushi spots based on real visitor ratings collected on the site. The list is reviewed regularly as new restaurants open and ratings change across the 57 qualifying spots.
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