Omakase By Aung

Name: Omakase By Aung
Address: 567 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815
Telephone: (808) 589-8994
Price range: $50 and over
Rating: 4.9

4.9

172 Reviews

$50 and over

Japanese

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Taste the umami!BYOB! (WE DO NOT SELL ALCOHOL )
Omakase By Aung is modern, up beat and contemporary sushi omakase restaurant located at 567 Kapahulu Ave next to world famous Waikiki beach in Honolulu. Mixture of Edomae style nigiris and model innovative nigiris will be served in 1 hour 45 minutes long Omakase meal. Seasonal fish from around the world are used in the 15 courses omakase meal.
Omakase by Aung provides single 15 courses menu to all customers for both Lunch and Dinner Service.
Chef Aung will provide laid back and fun experience for all sushi lovers. Open kitchen with a long 12 seats sushi counter in the middle of the restaurant allows interactive experience between the customers and the chefs.

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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

Additional information

Dining style
Casual Dining
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Creative Japanese
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Phone number
(808) 589-8994
Website
https://www.omakasebyaung.com/
Dress code
Casual Dress

Location
567 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815
Neighborhood
Kaimuki
Cross street
Located right across of Zippy's parking lot is behind the building complex
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine

What 172 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.9

4.9 based on recent ratings

4.9Food
4.9Service
4.8Ambience
4.8Value

Noise • Moderate

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172 Reviews

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Legendary
Los Angeles
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great service and nice artistic sushi. Parking across the street.
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OpenTable Diner
Raleigh
5 reviews
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Aung was amazing. One of the best sushi experiences I’ve ever had.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Great food, great staff. I like that it was BYOB. The chef was amazing and very interactive during the entire meal. Would definitely recommend to those looking for an omakase.
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SFFoodieSalsero
San Francisco
13 reviews
vip
5.0
13 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The overall experience is and continues to be excellent! Aung puts on a show and is so very personable and generous. The food is terrific and very well presented. PLUS IT"S BYOB!!! Bring some to share with everyone present. It's such a good time. I've been here twice and each time a unique experience and more friends were made.
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Mike
Calgary
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on November 12, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Awesome food and ambiance. Would definitely come here again.
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MashaR
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on November 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Aung was entertaining, attentive, and provided the most delicious meal. I came out to celebrate a birthday, and it was the best way to have an intimate dinner and enjoy the company of either each other or your neighbors. Just when you think that the preparation of the fish you just put in your mouth was amazing, the next one is even better.
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OpenTable Diner
Houston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best Omakase experience I've ever had in my life!
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Sheep4033
Hawaii
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on November 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
great place to go, fully booked, book early. worth to try go
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Queenie
Sacramento
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on November 2, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The chef was amazing and friendly. Was a lovely experience. The food was delicious. Services was spot on.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
2 reviews
1.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 27, 2023
overall1food1service1ambience2
Very very normal sushi Also it is American sushi, not specifically Japanese style sushi. Taste so simple This sushi value $100 enough p/p
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Misty
Las Vegas
440 reviews
vip
4.0
440 reviews
Dined on October 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience3
This was a fun experience. Chef Aung was charming, fun, and educational. I loved that it was like sitting down with friends and having a nice, relaxed meal at his house. This wasn't our first omakase experience, and the fish was good but was a bit more fishy than we expected for fresh high-end fish. I also wish that the dishes had been more varied. Most of the courses were a piece of nigiri with some wasabi and shoyu wash over it, but I wished for more variety.
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BennyD
Las Vegas
6 reviews
5.0
6 reviews
Dined on October 23, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
I have done Omakase at every place on oahu. Aung is doing very classic Omakase style in a very modern upbeat setting. Great food, great ambiance, great service, great price. I love the small setting and that everyone gets to sit at the sushi bar. Aung himself was a really nice guy.
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NicholasM
Montreal
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on October 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
1st omakase experience and it was amazing! The staff and Chef Aung were so nice and amazing. The food was delicious and the service was soo smooth and perfect. I would come back to Hawaii just to eat here again!
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ErnestD
Nashville
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
An incredible experience. A great night with excellent food. A must for the serious sushi lover.
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 5, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Nice and affordable for an entry-level omakase experience. Chef Aung was a delight and you can tell he is skilled in every step of preparation.
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SamB
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on October 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very professional and the food is so delicious. Thank you Chef Aung
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DineOut
Hawaii
19 reviews
vip
5.0
19 reviews
Dined on September 27, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Love the food quality, service, ambiance/vibe! Good value. Consumed everything! Will return. Highly recommend.
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OpenTable Diner
Philadelphia
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 25, 2023
overall4food4service5ambience5
Not gonna be a Michelin star type experience if that’s what you’re looking for. Food is super solid and fish is very good with all of your favorites at most omakases: Hokkaido uni and scallop, Santa Barbara uni too!, golden eye snapper, spanish mackerel, and plenty of delicious tuna. Nothing super innovative or groundbreaking, but it’s gonna be a tasty meal in a fun environment. The chef and sous chef are super attentive and fun to chat with. Great tunes blasting on the speakers. It’s nice to go to an omakase that doesn’t take things too seriously and you can just hang out and have a terrific meal.
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MaggieW
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
The food is amazing! Melts in your mouth! Definitely recommend it!
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Hawaiionofood
Hawaii
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
2nd time here, i brought my wife’s family this time and it was a blast, everybody loved it, Aung was kind enough to allow me to bring my toddler son , well he was well behaved I’m so proud of him.
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 22, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
They're great sushi and great service. Very high quality food and free sake also taste so good too. It was such a wonderful dinner
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Came here for my bf’s birthday on 9/19. my bf loves sushi meanwhile I don’t really like it because of the fishy taste. This place was so good and the meats were fresh and fatty. I didn’t taste any hints of fishiness and the meat just melts in your mouth. Definitely gave me a different perspective on sushi!! The chefs were really nice and sweet too. I’m really impressed overall!
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CM101
Tampa
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on September 10, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Favorite omakase on the island. Reasonably priced and high quality pieces. Focus is on the flavor profile instead of where parts of the dish may have been imported from. Each piece really speaks for itself. While saddened when a sitting is nearing the end, I always look forward to the final serving of home made ice cream. The flavor changes every time and has yet to let me down (pistachio, Cinnamon Toast Crunch). 10/10 would recommend even over some of the more well established places.
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
4 reviews
vip
5.0
4 reviews
Dined on September 9, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Delicious food with great vibe from the chefs to customers. The best macadamia nuts homemade ice cream!
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Sasssssy
1 review
4.0
1 review
Dined on September 8, 2023
overall4food4service4ambience4
I was expecting more based on other places that offer the same thing and especially for the price paid for the meal. I think it was lacking in some areas. I appreciated the celebrating of my birthday. I don't need to go back.
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OpenTable Diner
Greater Boston
3 reviews
5.0
3 reviews
Dined on September 6, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Best experience，very quiet and it was fun to chat with Chef Aung. Food was great！
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 3, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Traditional meets modern. Fresh ingredients. Friendly team. Well timed courses. Excited to try this place again.
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Sheep4033
Hawaii
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on September 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent place to eat Omakase Owner is not from Japan but does it very well Candy
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lealea
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 29, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Went here with a friend and had a great experience. All the throwbacks had us grooving after each perfect bite. Make sure to bring something to drink; it's BYOB and they don't serve alcohol. We walked 4 blocks to the mini mart to grab some Sapporos but apparently theres also another liquor store behind them with sake.
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OpenTable Diner
Sacramento
1 review
vip
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 24, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding sushi and overall experience, although the dancing could have been a little better.
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Sheep4033
Hawaii
8 reviews
vip
5.0
8 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Excellent, fresh fish, great customer service, I love the texting .......thanks for the accommodations.
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SeeW
Hawaii
7 reviews
vip
5.0
7 reviews
Dined on August 20, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Chef Aung is awesome, the food is superb! It's a fun and lively ambience. We were celebrating my friend's birthday and the candle on wasabi is such a nice touch!
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Jeremy
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
The entire experience, from the food to the staff members was exceptional!
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OpenTable Diner
San Francisco
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 19, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing experience in Oahu for Omakase! Chef Aung and team are awesome and very friendly. It was so good we came back the very next day! This is a place you can’t miss when in Oahu!
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OpenTable Diner
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on August 16, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Outstanding food and service. Highly recommended.
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Tram
Hawaii
198 reviews
vip
5.0
198 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Second time, just as awesome as the first time! Everything was outstanding, fun evening, great conversations, BYOB and remember to bring some for the house and perhaps others.
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OpenTable Diner
Anchorage
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 11, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience4
Fun & intimate dining experience. 12 seats, all at the bar. The chef serves you himself. All very fresh, delicious, and inventive sushi bites. If you love omakase, you will love this. You can bring your own alcohol, which you should, and I recommend offering to share with the staff and the other diners. Makes the entire experience that much more fun. We missed this step, but others shared with us, and it gave us an opportunity to make friends.
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OpenTable Diner
Los Angeles
2 reviews
vip
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on August 7, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Very good. Fresh fish, nice staff. Everything was great but I could have used more Food
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Foodlover
San Francisco
5 reviews
vip
5.0
5 reviews
Dined on August 1, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5
Amazing. Best sushi on the island. Omakese was so fun
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OpenTable Diner
Hawaii
3 reviews
3.0
3 reviews
Dined on July 29, 2023
overall3food4service3ambience3
The sushi was fresh and innovative! Love the presentation and portions. My only criticism is that the Chef was only engaging with one side of the counter. Our side was crickets. Luckily the assistant tried his best to fill in the conversations as best he could which was much appreciated. I have read reviews on how interactive the Chef was but I was disappointed that all of his guests was not given the same attention. In the end, my best friend enjoyed the dinner on her birthday and we were happy to at least have that time together.
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Omakase By Aung is rated 4.9 stars by 172 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

Dec 6, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 12 times today

567 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Additional information

Cross street
Located right across of Zippy's parking lot is behind the building complex
Neighborhood
Kaimuki
Hours of operation
Lunch Daily 1:00 pm–3:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–11:00 pm
Price
$50 and over
Cuisines
Japanese, Contemporary Asian, Creative Japanese
Dining style
Casual Dining
Dress code
Casual Dress
Parking details
Private Lot
Additional
BYO Liquor, BYO Wine

Website
https://www.omakasebyaung.com/
Phone number
(808) 589-8994

Omakase By Aung

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What 172 people are saying

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