When you call an island chain surrounded by the Pacific Ocean home, you inevitably become spoiled by the incredible, fresh seafood options available to you. Nowhere else in the country will you find fresher seafood or authentic sushi offerings than right here in the Aloha State and while we love all of the sushi spots we’ve visited, it’s hard to deny that Sushi Sasabune is one of the islands’ best. 

Located in the heart of Honolulu, Sushi Sasabune is not only one of the most unique restaurants in the Aloha State but it’s also been voted one of the best.

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With a casual ambiance that will instantly transport you to Japan, Sushi Sasabune is also one of the oldest sushi restaurants in the city and has been serving up mouthwatering selections for more than 20 years.

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You won’t find California rolls here, though: Sushi Sasabune is known for its omakase — “leave it up to the chef” — style of sushi that isn’t meant to be seasoned with soy sauce or wasabi.

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Each meal consists of approximately a dozen courses of chef-selected fare, and each small plate is meant to complement the previous and prepare you for the next.

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Home of Seiji Kumagawa, also known as Honolulu’s sushi Nazi, diners have never enjoyed sushi quite like this before. Rumor has it that guests who defy the chef and dip their nigiri in shoyu despite Kumagawa’s instructions have been kicked out of the restaurant mid-meal.

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The seafood used is as fresh as can be, and you won’t experience any odor or aftertaste here. You can expect to try everything from the signature baby squid stuffed with Louisiana crab to yellowfin tuna, red snapper, and Norwegian mackerel.

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If you identify as a true sushi fanatic, the fresh, delicious creations at Sushi Sasabune can’t be beat.

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To experience sushi at its finest, a trip to Sushi Sasabune is in order. Be warned, though: the omakase is limited each day and can be expensive, so it’s best to call first to check on availability and perhaps save the experience for a special occasion.

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Sushi Sasabune is open Tuesday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 2 p.m. and 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m., and Saturday from 5:30 p.m. to 10 p.m. They are closed Sunday and Monday. Have you ever been to this wildly popular Sushi hotspot?

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Address: Sushi Sasabune, 1417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814, USA