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Sushi Sasabune Hawaii, Honolulu, HI

Sushi Sasabune Hawaii

4.8 (1027)
$50 and over
Sushi
1417 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96814

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2 people
7:30 PM
Booked 7 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Neighborhood gem
  • Innovative
Sushi Sasabune offers a unique Omakase-style sushi experience. We specialize in using as much local fish as possible, creating a meal that can be found nowhere else in the world! Sasabune is a specialty sushi restaurant, meaning we do not serve tempura, noodles, California rolls etc. All nigiri are served with its own unique sauce and topping, meant to be eaten as is. In the words of head chef and owner Seiji Kumagawa, "Trust me!"
Omakase only, limited seating (party of 6 max), please call (808) 947-3800 for reservations.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Sushi
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 947-3800
  • Website
    http://sasabuneh.com/
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Seiji Kumagawa
  • Location
    1417 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96814
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Cross street
    South King and Keeaumoku St.
  • Parking details
    Open-air (not covered) parking in rear behind the building. $1 per hour pre-paid parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine

Menu

Sushi Sasabune Hawaii's menu was last updated on 2/5/2022.

Sushi

  • Tuna

    • Yellowtail

      • Red Snapper

        • Kanpachi

          • Uno

            • Bonito Or Skip Jack

              • Halibut

                • Salmon

                  • Albacore

                    • Sweet Shrimp

                      • Squid

                        • Scallop

                          • Jumbo Clam

                            • Orange Clam

                              • Toro

                                • Chilled Toro

                                  • Spanish Mackerel

                                    • Mackerel

                                      • Sardine

                                        • Butterfish

                                          • Halibut Fin

                                            • Sea Urchin

                                              • Salmon Roe

                                                • Egg

                                                  • Octopus

                                                    • Fresh Water Eel

                                                      • Sea Eel

                                                        • Monk Fish Liver

                                                          • Golden Eye Snapper

                                                            Roll

                                                            • Yellowtail Roll

                                                              • Crab Roll

                                                                • Salmon Skin Roll

                                                                  • Tuna Roll

                                                                    • Eel Roll

                                                                      • Sea Eel Roll

                                                                        • Toro Roll

                                                                          Sashimi

                                                                          • Albacore

                                                                            • Tuna

                                                                              • Yellowtail

                                                                                • Salmon

                                                                                  • Octopus

                                                                                    • Abalone

                                                                                      • Mussel Clam

                                                                                        • Oyster

                                                                                          • Stuffed Squid

                                                                                            • Pen Shell

                                                                                              • Baby Tuna

                                                                                                Omakase

                                                                                                • Regular

                                                                                                  • Japanese

                                                                                                    Last updated: February 5, 2022

                                                                                                    What 1,027 people are saying

                                                                                                    Sushi Sasabune Hawaii 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

                                                                                                    4.8
                                                                                                    4.8 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                    • 4.9Food
                                                                                                    • 4.9Service
                                                                                                    • 4.7Ambience
                                                                                                    • 4.5Value

                                                                                                    Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                    Loved For

                                                                                                    • Hawaii

                                                                                                      Sushi

                                                                                                    • Oahu

                                                                                                      Best Food

                                                                                                    Review summary

                                                                                                    AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                    Sushi Sasabune Hawaii offers a top-notch omakase experience, praised for "best sushi in the islands" and "outstanding fish and service." The chefs' expertise in innovative, fresh preparations ensures a "truly exceptional" meal. Known for its welcoming staff and atmospheric dining, it's a "must stop" for sushi lovers.
                                                                                                    1,027 Reviews

                                                                                                    1. Erin

                                                                                                      Los Angeles21 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      We really enjoyed our experience here. They even let some of us “tap out” when we were full, and they charge by the piece. It was definitely an expensive dinner ($175-180/pp). But the fish was high quality, and the servers gave us some nice descriptions. This is a highly curated sushi experience, and I would definitely put it amongst the top omakase experiences we have had on the west coast and Japan. Enjoy !

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                                                                                                    2. June VIP

                                                                                                      Hawaii14 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      We will definitely return to enjoy their sushi, great experience.

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                                                                                                    3. Marian VIP

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area49 reviews

                                                                                                      4.0

                                                                                                      Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                      1. Overall 4
                                                                                                      2. Food 3
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                      Have dined here many times and it has been outstanding. Last night might have been a “one off”, but we noticed the portions to be much smaller and really not quite as tasty as previous visits. The service was very attentive and our visit was very good, just not outstanding like before.

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                                                                                                    4. Daniel VIP

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 28, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Always top notch. Great food and great service. The sushi is the best in the islands

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                                                                                                    5. Corwin

                                                                                                      Greater Boston43 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 28, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Value is a relative term. It was, without a doubt, one of the best meals I have ever had. Everyone thinks they have had good sushi until they actually taste something like this. I am not sure if it is the superior knife skills or the freshness of the fish. Whatever it is, I have never had that exquisite combination of pillowy soft mouth feel combined with layers of textures and flavors. There were several standouts that were just next level. The toro, octopus, smoked skipjack, Tasmanian salmon, scallop—so many incredible dishes. We are so glad we went and looking forward to bringing more people next time to experience this transcendent delight!

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                                                                                                    6. Robert

                                                                                                      Hawaii13 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 18, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Best sushi in Honolulu. Excellent service and pleasant environment

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                                                                                                    7. Kristi

                                                                                                      New York City5 reviews

                                                                                                      2.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 15, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 2
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 2
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 2
                                                                                                      Weird server experience. Which took away from the omakase experience. Upon approach to get the drink order, I order a Coke- he immediately starts working the tip. Giving us a 2 minute dissertation on how expensive Coca Cola is for HIM now at the grocery store. Me and my guest are staring at him, waiting on our drinks, listening to him complain about his $12 six pack of Coke from Foodland. This was the first thing out of his mouth. It was my birthday, we are celebrating, so what a weird ambiance now!! Completely changed the mood from celebration to just another local place. Now it just seems like a big show because you know it’s astronomically overpriced. Be prepared to spend $200-$300 PER PERSON. A few fish were amazing, a few tasted fishy, like the oysters.

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                                                                                                    8. OpenTable Diner

                                                                                                      California Central Coast1 review

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 14, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Always the best. Been here 10+ times. Everytime I’m back on island this is a must stop!

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                                                                                                    9. Bina

                                                                                                      San Francisco Bay Area2 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 10, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      Every bite made me melt. It was absolutely amazing!

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                                                                                                    10. Angela

                                                                                                      Hawaii3 reviews

                                                                                                      5.0

                                                                                                      Dined on May 8, 2025

                                                                                                      1. Overall 5
                                                                                                      2. Food 5
                                                                                                      3. Service 5
                                                                                                      4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                      For me, Sasubune is a high quality Japanese Omakase. I have not been there for years and since the pandemic/covid lockdown. I am happy to see the staff and the restaurant is still in business. Parking is available in the back. I feel sorry for the other patrons because my voice level and my guests were pretty loud. But we all had good conversations. I’m glad my 1st time back in many years. I got to share it with people who would really savory each bite. Learn about the dishes and appreciate being invited . Expect to spend money.

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                                                                                                    Sushi Sasabune Hawaii is rated 4.8 stars by 1027 OpenTable diners.

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                                                                                                    7:30 PM
                                                                                                    Booked 7 times today
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                                                                                                    1417 S. King St., Honolulu, HI 96814

                                                                                                    Additional information

                                                                                                    • Cross street
                                                                                                      South King and Keeaumoku St.
                                                                                                    • Neighborhood
                                                                                                      Honolulu
                                                                                                    • Hours of operation
                                                                                                      Dinner Tue–Sat 5:30 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                    • Price
                                                                                                      $50 and over
                                                                                                    • Cuisines
                                                                                                      Sushi
                                                                                                    • Dining style
                                                                                                      Casual Elegant
                                                                                                    • Dress code
                                                                                                      Casual Dress
                                                                                                    • Parking details
                                                                                                      Open-air (not covered) parking in rear behind the building. $1 per hour pre-paid parking
                                                                                                    • Payment options
                                                                                                      AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                    • Executive chef
                                                                                                      Seiji Kumagawa
                                                                                                    • Additional
                                                                                                      Beer, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Non-Smoking, Wine
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