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Hakone

Address: 100 Holomoana St, Hawaii Prince Hotel Waikiki, Honolulu, HI 96815

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Spare and stylish, this airy restaurant presents diners with top-notch Japanese cuisine in the traditional manner. Talented chefs prepare exquisite sushi, as beautiful as it is delicious, and cooked dishes include yakitori, tempura, and more. The well-attended lunch buffet is a perennial draw, and the sushi buffet...

Kobe Japanese Steak House

Address: 1841 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96815

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It's dinner and entertainment rolled into one at this Japanese hot spot. Vivacious chefs chop, slice, and sauté steak, chicken, shellfish, and vegetables right before your eyes in an exuberant display of teppanyaki cooking. It's just the place to visit if you're in the mood for an evening of sociability and fun. If...

Nobu Waikiki

Address: 2233 Helumoa Rd, Waikiki Parc Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815

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The Nobu mystique is alive and well at this Honolulu outpost, which counts Robert De Niro among its owners. Even without a celebrity connection, the restaurant would be a culinary destination, courtesy of chef Nobu Matsuhisa's spectacular food and the place's careful service. Sushi and saké get lots of attention, but...

Restaurant Suntory

Address: 2233 Kalakaua Ave, Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, Honolulu, HI 96815

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Although prices run a bit steep, no one can quibble over the quality of Suntory's food or its terrific preparation. Authentic cuisine draws on the best culinary traditions, and rooms devoted to sushi, shabu shabu, and the like are set aside for themed dining. In addition to the impeccable raw cuisine and...

Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar

Address: 2552 Kalakaua Ave, Waikiki Beach Marriott Resort & Spa, Honolulu, HI 96815

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Traditional Japanese entrees and some of the freshest sushi around are on offer at this resort mainstay. Let superb ocean views soothe you as you indulge in dishes like Asian shrimp cakes and Japanese calamari salad. Inventive sushi rolls include the Sansei Special, a combination of spicy crab, cilantro, fresh...

Sushi Sasabune

Address: 1417 S King St, Honolulu, HI 96814

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Aficionados clamor to this upscale sushi joint, where everything from crab to sea urchin has a story and a provenance. While you sit at the bar, the chef gifts you with what he desires, so you may end up with scallops, squid, blue-fin, or even monkfish liver. As a result, your palate has to have a wide range and your...

Tanaka of Tokyo

Address: 1777 Ala Moana Blvd, Renaissance Ilikai Waikiki Hotel, Honolulu, HI 96815-1606

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Vivacious chefs gesticulate wildly and sling food from spatula to grill in the dining room drama that is Tanaka of Tokyo. Still, folks can't seem to get enough of the spectacle – or of the array of yummy foods. Salmon, steak, shrimp, lobster, and chicken please most everyone, and entrees come with accompanying dishes...

Wasabi Bistro

Address: 1006 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, HI 96816

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In a textural, contemporary space, this well-received restaurant tempts diners with its updated Japanese cuisine. The original location of the expanding chain offers a number of innovations, most notably Kumi's Special, an appetizer composed of halibut, crab, and avocado. Other signature dishes include baked scallops...

Yanagi Sushi

Address: 762 Kapiolani Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96813-5215

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Yanagi's been around for decades and is a favorite destination of celebs, so it's frequently crowded, especially at dinner. That's hardly a surprise when you consider its impeccable food and convivial atmosphere. Sushi is outstanding, and the chefs take great pride in their skills. Table service is also available, and...

Yohei Sushi

Address: 1111 Dillingham Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96817-4435

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Well-prepared Japanese dishes are always on order at this busy restaurant, which attracts a range of folks with its fabulous sushi. Talented chefs work with exacting precision to craft nigiri and maki options, using the freshest tuna, urchin, and eel available. If that's not exactly your style, take heart in the fact...