Hihimanu Sushi

Name: Hihimanu Sushi
Address: 3040 Waialae Ave Ste A2, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96816-1556
Telephone: (808) 744-8491
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

279 Reviews

$50 and over

Sushi

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""We are specialized in Omakase, and we have Lunch and Dinner Omakase Course."" Dinner Omakase will be $ 245 and 18 dishes plus dessert, and Lunch Omakase will be $175 and 15 dishes plus dessert.

We have 3 Omakase seatings daily... 2:00 pm, 5:00 pm or 7:30 pm. Any allergies will need to be noted prior to the reservation date, so a special menu can be prepared. (We cannot accommodate the guest with all shellfish allergy, vegetarian, Kosher, gluten intolerance, or if you do not like uni)

Diners must cancel their reservation 48 hours in advance or will be subject to $75 fee, or $100 if the reservation is cancelled within 24 hours. If you do not show up, the fee will be full price of the course.

Please call us to make a reservation for a party of 5 or more.
A 18% gratuity may added for parties of 5 or more .

We have more information available on www.hihimanusushi.com

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Fine Dining
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 744-8491
Website
http://www.hihimanusushi.com/
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Dress code
Casual Dress
Executive chef
Raymond Howard

Location
3040 Waialae Ave, Ste A2, Honolulu, HI 96816-1556
Neighborhood
Honolulu
Parking details
In front of the restaurant
Public transit
Across the street from a hardware store called City Mill
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.7Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Best Overall
Hawaii
Best Food
Hawaii
Best Value
Hawaii
Neighborhood gem
Oahu
Best Overall
Oahu
Best Food
Oahu
Best Service
Oahu
Best Value
Oahu
Neighborhood gem

279 Reviews

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MaryA
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
If desirous of nutritious food prepared by culinary artists and tasting as if prepared for a Monarch, this is the place to dine. An exquisite experience!
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ScottK
Toronto
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious sushi with inventive dishes. Very friendly owner
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This Omakase is top notch. The chef is very creative and the atmosphere is intimate. We actually left the place feeling full at the end versus other Omakase paces when you leave you still feel hungry.
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Sara
Los Angeles
14 reviews
5.0
14 reviews
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Ray and his team were a delight. We laughed, we ate so well, and we had a lovely evening. Each dish was delicious and so creative. This is truly a treat for the senses that you deserve.
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SimoneS
Los Angeles
32 reviews
vip
5.0
32 reviews
Dined on August 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Hinimanu sushi is a great omakase experience: first class ingredients, highly skilled chefs and great presentation/show (they require - or at least try - all the guests to be sat down and ready, and they pace the servings for everyone). Even though I am personally more attracted to a simpler approach, this place is undeniably a good choice. Not cheap!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 18, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience4
旅行サイトのアプリ経由で予約しましたが、日本人が自分たち以外いなくて驚きました。ハワイの寿司屋がどんなものか経験したくて行きましたが、日本とほとんど変わらないクオリティでさらに驚きました。日本で学んだ技術とハワイの食事スタイルをうまく融合させてオリジナリティがあり、ここでしか体験できない貴重な時間が過ごせました。今度ハワイに行く知り合いがいたらぜひ行ってみてと、おすすめします！
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Chung
New York Area
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 4, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fresh fabulous fish with creative combination and presentation.
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OpenTable Diner
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on July 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent from beginning to end. Celebrated wedding anniversary and we’re treated like family.
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MiaD
Greater Boston
22 reviews
vip
5.0
22 reviews
Dined on July 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best omakase on Oahu - if you’re looking to celebrate and have an amazing experience, make a reservation here.
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RowenaS
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10 years ago, my boyfriend and I began our sushi counter journey and it all began with Chef Ray. Throughout the years we have followed him from restaurant to restaurant. We are sad to say this was our first time at Hihimanu and we are disappointed in ourselves that we didn't visit sooner. BUT, we are already planning our next visit and plan to bring more and more guests to experience his craft. Lunch was $175/pp for 15 courses. Be sure to be on time because the show doesn't start unless all reservations are seated. Lunch is great because you can add on items after the like A5 Wagyu, Nodoguro, Amaebi and more which are items that are featured on the dinner menu. We did and it was phenomenal!!! Drink sake! Everything on that menu has been hand selected by Chef Ray himself. Anyways, if you were thinking about it...just do it. Book your reservation NOW!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best sushi experience I’ve ever had. One of the best or the best sushi restaurant in the world! Extreme attention to detail in food preparation and service. Chef Ray is amazing!
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on June 28, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good experience, me and my boyfriend came to this onakase 2 years ago and absolutely impressed, and when we visit this time, this is the only restaurant we come back Highly recommended
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing food and artistry presented by Chef Ray. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves….every dish that we tasted was perfection
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KatherineC
Toronto
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 17, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
One of the best Omakase I’ve had in a while. Better than most Los Angeles Omakase restaurants!
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 15, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
日本語が通じたので、安心して食べることができました。食材は、東京豊洲からだけではなく、米国本土からの取り寄せにより、バリエーションが豊富でした。日本では食べたことがないような食材の組み合わせがあり、いちど食べる価値があると思います。
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Jules2
San Francisco
56 reviews
vip
5.0
56 reviews
Dined on June 14, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Unbelievable that words can’t describe the most amazing sushi ever tasted on the planet earth.
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JennRae
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on June 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The best omakase experienced I’ve have thus far! Absolutely delicious and exceptional staff. The owner is knowledgeable, very friendly and easy to talk to. I would definitely come back again!
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OpenTable Diner
Washington DC
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best omakase on oahu! I have been to michelin star rated omakase and this experience surpasses those! Must have if you are a foodie and are visiting the island.
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OpenTable Diner
Orange County
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I just have dinner yesterday here, wow wow it's amazing omakase that I have had. I and my son really really love all sushi that 2 Chefs alternate make. Yummy delicious quailty and fresh. The price is high but it worth.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Would love to come again the next time we’re in Hawaii.
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OpenTable Diner
Portland
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Ruined us! A new bar has been set……REALLY HIGH!! Thanks Ray and staff for a really great experience!
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Cris
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 13, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Mannnn, what an experience. My girlfriend and I were visiting from NY and by blind luck were able to get a last minute reservation here. We didn't know much about it, but seriously it was an unforgettable experience. The main sushi chef is hilarious and very quirky, which made the entire experience so much better. The service was excellent and you can tell everyone has much pride in their work. It was one of the best Omakase experiences I've ever had. And, almost forgot to mention, the food is amazingly good. The next time I visit Honolulu, I will definitely make sure to come back to this spot. Loved it.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on May 10, 2023
overall5food5service4ambience3
Was good. Definitely delicious but environment simple. I like the fancier environment. Etc
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Bigtrain1965
Phoenix
47 reviews
vip
4.0
47 reviews
Dined on May 7, 2023
overall4food5service5ambience2
I took the evening before I completed my review of Chef Rey’s Hihimanu Sushi restaurant because I wanted to be fair and accurate and needed to think about the experience. At first appearance, the restaurant is underwhelming and a bit cluttered. Only seats are at the bar, creating an intimate experience with the chef and his sous. However, three ladies were sitting next to us celebrating (what the entire restaurant heard at least 55 times) a “girls” weekend. They polished off a bottle of saki before the first course, and they were loud and obnoxious the rest of the evening. It would have been nice for us to have the ability to speak with Chef Rey and get to understand his background and what inspired him to open this place, but they occupied his time with meaningless conversation; he was being polite but had to tell them to tone it down a few times. Regardless the 18 courses were excellent. As with all omakase experiences, you will like something and not others. But his meticulous arrangement of the plates was incredible, and you can tell he takes pride in his creations. I will not go through all the 18 dishes (spacing was perfect, by the way), but we had a few favorites like the one pictured below. Now about the costs. It’s not cheap ($700 bucks with tips and drinks). So the truth is we probably didn’t see the price justifying the experience. We can afford it, but my financial conservatism says this is a one-time experience. It also could be that we didn’t get the chance to converse much with the Chef. Anyway, worth it at least once.
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raes
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on May 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very fun experience. Enjoyed Chef Ray and his unique creations. Amazing find in Honolulu.
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anonymous
New York Area
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 30, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It was wonderful - their attention to detail and the quality of food was incredible.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on April 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Everything was so great! Chef Ray is an awesome chef and host! One of the best experiences on the island, in my opinion! This was my first real “omakase” experience and it was awesome! I came solo to celebrate my birthday and even made some friends sitting next to me. Great sake recommendations by the chef and other staff. Nothing but smiles and a happy belly (= Worth the price and time! Don’t miss out! I will be back again next time, Ray!!! Thank you for everything!
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ChristinaT
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing sushi! The best we have ever had. Great experience. Highly recommended. Will definitely return,
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BenY
Greater Boston
2 reviews
vip
2.0
2 reviews
Dined on April 23, 2023
overall2food3service2ambience1
The sushi was fresh and tasted good, but there was nothing unique about the food. Nothing different than other general sushi restaurants. The homemade salt was cool, but that was about it. Definitely not worth the $275 omakase price point. The staff was great, however the main sushi chef was a rude at the beginning right when we got there and set a negative drab mood that would linger for the entire dinner. He wouldn’t give my friend soy sauce and wasabi when he asked and was reluctant to make my 3 year old anything to eat, it seemed like he felt burdened to even give her a bowl of rice. Would not be coming here again nor recommending to anyone
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Dana
Edmonton
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on April 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Sushi was so fresh and the chef was fun and welcoming
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
7 reviews
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on April 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding, personable, individual, and helpful service. Food taste and presentation was sublime. I liked the golden eye snapper. And the Hokkaido scallops and caviar was my favorite. The Dassai sake sampler was wonderful.
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KukuiNut
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 26, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing sushi. Feast for the stomach as well as the eyes.
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TraciS
Las Vegas
9 reviews
vip
5.0
9 reviews
Dined on March 25, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Such a unique dining experience! The attention to detail is amazing, each of the 18 dishes are a culinary and artistic masterpiece. The staff is lovely and attentive and chef Ray may be the best sushi chef we’ve ever encountered. show up, hungry and prepared to be delighted.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
10/10 will be going back. A flavorful experience with great service! Skillfully assembled food with a unique touch. A hard to compare to food journey. If you don’t like your experience there then there must be something wrong with you and or your tastebuds.
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Amber
Seattle
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
First time having omakase in hawaii and not only was the food beautiful and delicious but the chef and the staff were extremely hospitable and made the whole experience so much fun! Will definitely be coming back next time we are here!
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Will
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on March 18, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Fantastic, this is the spot. Ray takes sushi to the next level. Best I have had in or out of Japan, better that Jiro!
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Yert
Houston
3 reviews
vip
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on March 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best sushi and best dining experience in years. Highly recommend.
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StacyP
Phoenix
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
18 perfect bites. Plan your life around Ray’s place. Do it now.
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OpenTable Diner
Seattle
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on March 8, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
It's the best omakase experience I've had in the past year. You got ingredients coming from worldwide that comes together really well Thanks to Chaf Ray
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OpenTable Diner
New York Area
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on March 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
This was our second visit, Makano was excellent as usual. Overall a fun and worthwhile experience.
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Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing
- Surfaces sanitized between seatings
- Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
- Common areas deep-cleaned daily
- Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
- Contactless payment available

Protective equipment
- Waitstaff wear masks
Screening
- Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
- Staff is vaccinated

FAQs

Hihimanu Sushi is rated 4.9 stars by 279 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Oct 4, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 3 times today

3040 Waialae Ave, Ste A2, Honolulu, HI 96816-1556

Additional information

Neighborhood
Honolulu
Hours of operation
Tue–Fri 2:00 pm–10:00 pm Sat 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
Cuisines
Sushi, Japanese, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Fine Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
In front of the restaurant
Public transit
Across the street from a hardware store called City Mill
Payment options
AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
Executive chef
Raymond Howard
Additional
Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Gender Neutral Restroom, Non-Smoking, Wine

Website
http://www.hihimanusushi.com/
Phone number
(808) 744-8491

Hihimanu Sushi

Make a reservation

Additional information

Menu

Lunch

Omakase "Chef's Choice"

Dinner

Omakase "Chef's Choice"

Corkage Fee

Sake, Wine, or Champagne

Sake / Regular Size Spirits

Spirits

What 279 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Protective equipment

Screening

FAQs

How is Hihimanu Sushi restaurant rated?

Is Hihimanu Sushi currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information