Top pick122 Kailua
Kailua·Sushi Restaurant
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Looking for the best Japanese food in Kailua? I pulled together this list based on real visitor ratings from the NateEatsHawaii community — six spots that locals and visitors keep coming back to.
The list spans everything from fresh sushi to steaming bowls of ramen. 22 Kailua and Kailua-Waipuna Sushi represent the sushi side of things, while Daiichi Ramen - Kailua and Rai Rai Ramen (a cash-only noodle spot known for its array of ramen soups, gyoza, and chicken katsu) anchor the ramen scene on the Windward Side.
Spots that Nate has personally visited are marked with the NateEatsHawaii badge on the page — keep an eye out for it as you browse through all six options below.
The ranking
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3Down-to-earth outfit with extensive à la carte or platter sushi, plus soups & salads.
4$$Counter-serve Japanese chain offering sushi, udon, donburi & bento in a casual setting.
5$Cash-only Japanese noodle spot with an array of ramen soups, plus gyoza, chicken katsu & fried rice.
6$$Hawaiian casual dining chain known for its stews, chili & other comfort-food dishes.
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Based on real visitor ratings on NateEatsHawaii, 22 Kailua currently ranks as the top Japanese spot in Kailua. It's a sushi restaurant with a strong following among locals and visitors alike.
Ninja Sushi Kailua is a counter-serve option offering sushi, udon, donburi, and bento in a casual, budget-friendly setting. Rai Rai Ramen is another wallet-friendly pick, though note it's cash only.
The rankings are based on ongoing visitor ratings submitted to NateEatsHawaii, so the list reflects up-to-date community feedback and can shift as new reviews come in.