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Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKIKI, Oahu, Honolulu, HI

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKIKI, Oahu

4.3 (1227)
$31 to $50
Contemporary Asian
2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3662

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.

About this restaurant

  • Neighborhood gem
  • Good for business meals
  • Charming
Sansei, meaning third generation, is a locally owned contemporary Japanese Restaurant offering new wave sushi. The force behind the food is Chef/Owner Dave "DK" Kodama. An Oahu native, he is fearless when it comes to flavors and one of the most adventurous chefs you will meet. At Sansei, he has combined his Japanese heritage with Hawai'i's incredible ethnic mix and the flavors he experienced in his travels to create a New Wave Sushi, Japanese-inspired Pacific Rim, Contemporary Japanese type of cuisine. Call it whatever you like. What you will taste are unique combinations of flavors and textures.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Hours of operation
    Early Bird Mon, Sun 4:45 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 931-6286
  • Website
    http://www.dkrestaurants.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Albert Balbas
  • Catering
    Off property caterings and private dinners from 20-200 covers. Plated or buffet style.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room available with reservation.
  • Location
    2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3662
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Cross street
    Ohua & Paoakalani
  • Parking details
    Parking in the hotel. Self parking = 3 hours complimentary, valet parking = $12 flat rate.
  • Entertainment
    Free Karaoke on Friday Nights for 21+, 10pm-1am Open Mic Night on Saturday Nights for 21+, 10pm-1am 50% off Sushi & Appetizers & Drink Specials
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine

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Experiences

  • Mother's Day Buffet

    $47.50 - $95.00 per person

    May 11, 2025 only
    Spend your special day with your Mother with a fabulous Mother's Day Buffet. Action stations include: Shrimp Tempura Hand roll station, Crab Ramen with a Truffle Butter Broth Station, Carving Station (Prime Rib and Lamb), Salad Bar, Sushi (Rolls, Sashimi, Nigiri), Hot line (including our famous chicken, fish, and pasta dishes), and soft serve ice cream with toppings. Adults $95.00 and Children 4-11 $47.50. All Mother's will get a gift from us at the end of the meal. Come join us for the best and Cheapest buffet on the island.
    Mother's Day Buffet Photo

Menu

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What 1,227 people are saying

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKIKI, Oahu reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.3
4.3 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.3Service
  • 4Ambience
  • 3.8Value

Noise • Moderate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar in Waikiki offers a mix of experiences. Guests rave about the "best sushi on the island" and "exceptional service," particularly from staff like Brie and Kai. Consistency in delicious, inventive dishes keeps regulars returning. However, some diners note service delays and issues with ambiance.

1,227 Reviews

  1. Sandra VIP

    San Francisco7 reviews

    2.0

    Dined on April 19, 2025

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 2
    4. Ambience 2
    Sansei was disappointing - the food was ok and the waiter was slow and disregarded specific information for the food. The place is very dark and looks outdated.

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  2. Tokyobound

    Hawaii51 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Such delicious and inventive dishes!! Love going here. It’s been around for years and the food is so consistent. Mahalo!!

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  3. Diana

    Houston15 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 30, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best sushi on the island!! Food, service, cocktails were excellent!

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  4. Tammy VIP

    Seattle26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 28, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    We love sensei we’ve been to both locations on Maui and enjoy our time there and the food. Our waiter here in Waikiki was exceptional and made the accommodations for little things we asked for and was really friendly, which made the experience even better. Thank you for the personal touch and the lovely food 

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 23, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Restaurant was not very crowded. Our waitress Brie was awesome!! Fun, personable and knowledgeable She helped to make our dining experience great. The food came out quickly, and the quality was very good.

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  6. OpenTable Diner

    San Diego1 review

    1.0

    Dined on March 19, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 2
    Unfortunately, the food was mediocre at best, and the service was worse. Our server was quite distracted with the other tables, but that’s stilll no excuse for the delayed and disinterested service. Similarly, the food was average, other than the hamburger which was quite good. We found the sushi fresh, but with uninspired pairings or flavors and certainly no recommendations by our server. 

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    Toronto3 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 5
    loooove coming back to Sansei-consistently wonderful!!

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  8. Phil

    Los Angeles1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 2, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Very pleased. We will be back. Toro special is amazing

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  9. OpenTable Diner

    Unspecified1 review

    5.0

    Dined on March 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    This was a pleasant experience start to finish. Very welcoming staff (Kai was our waiter, he rocks). The food was meticulously made and delicious. There are some unique ingredients they will accompany main courses with that will impress. Would definitely go back.

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  10. Rebecca VIP

    Edmonton26 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on February 27, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    Sansei was amazing! Sushi was more delicious than I expected, balcony area was very quiet and the service was quick. One of my favourite stops on the trip. Even got a nice picture of our hotel tikis across the street. Would return!

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FAQs

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKIKI, Oahu offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 931-6286.

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKIKI, Oahu is rated 4.3 stars by 1227 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 10 times today
Experiences are available.
Google Map for Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar - WAIKIKI, Oahu

2552 Kalakaua Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815-3662

Additional information

  • Cross street
    Ohua & Paoakalani
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Early Bird Mon, Sun 4:45 pm–5:30 pm Dinner Mon, Sun 5:30 pm–9:15 pm Tue–Sat 5:00 pm–9:15 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Contemporary Asian, Sushi, Hawaii Regional Cuisine
  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Parking in the hotel. Self parking = 3 hours complimentary, valet parking = $12 flat rate.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Albert Balbas
  • Entertainment
    Free Karaoke on Friday Nights for 21+, 10pm-1am Open Mic Night on Saturday Nights for 21+, 10pm-1am 50% off Sushi & Appetizers & Drink Specials
  • Additional
    Banquet, Bar/Lounge, Beer, Cocktails, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Non-Smoking, Patio/Outdoor Dining, Private Room, Takeout, View, Wheelchair Access, Wine
  • Website
    http://www.dkrestaurants.com/
  • Phone number
    (808) 931-6286
  • Catering
    Off property caterings and private dinners from 20-200 covers. Plated or buffet style.
  • Private party facilities
    Private Dining Room available with reservation.

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