Yanagi Sushi
Honolulu, HI 96813
Phone: (808) 597-1525
Ratings & Reviews Summary for Yanagi Sushi
What Users are Saying:
- Prompt seating
- Make reservations
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User Reviews for Yanagi Sushi
10/23/2007 Posted by emimomo
Called on a Saturday to make reservations for that same night. I was told that they were booked and there would be no chance of walking in to get a seat. My husband thought he would attempt to make a reservation too. He was able to get a reservation at a prime time and we got a nice table when we got there. I was conflicted because we did want a reservation, however, when he was treated better than me, I did not appreciate the restaurant. Besides, the service isn't that great (they're slow and don't treat you well unless you speak Japanese) and the food isn't really spectacular (the sushi pieces are less than stunning and they can't even cook chicken right--I had to send back because it was undercooked). We can get better sushi at Zippy's.
02/04/2007 Posted by leedanj
I have been to suhsi places all over the world for 40 years, starting from the late 60's when eating raw fish was still virtually unheard of outside Japan. I have been to this place several times since I bought a place in Hawaii. The food at this joint is below average compared to similarly-priced sushi places in LA or NY. The service is acceptable, but the chef is usually not very attentive to non-Japanese-speaking customers at the bar. Last night, I had to leave the place hungry after an hour and a half, because I failed to attract his attention for an hour after my first order. All the while, he was serving his Japanese customers who showed up a good half an hour later order after order, joking and all. If you don't speak Janapese, avoid this place! Honolulu is hardly a goumet town, but there must be some other decent sushi places. If not, well, my doctor has always been advising me that eating fish raw is a risky business!
09/29/2006 Posted by smdl
It's an OK place for Hawaii, but wouldn't stand a chance in mainland or in Tokyo. Fish was not too impressive for the price. Staff was courteous, but it took an hour and a half to get just 5 orders of sushi at the bar.
07/17/2005 Posted by bryanmulholland
Its a great place to go for good sushi. You get very large cuts from the chef and its usually fast service if you can get his attention. You have to be aggressive with that in ordering you food. I would rate this place high for the authentic style and great food. Reservations are recommended as you might have to wait. Good valet service.
Pros: Large Cuts, Good Quailty, Good Parking
Cons: Service
02/19/2004 Posted by rcleaves
had a bone in a piece of sashimi, manager said "it happens". never before, plus, dynamite was not so, and toro was very gristly...
01/26/2004 Posted by snjohnson
I have eaten at Sushi Bars all over the world & this is my favorite. The fish is very fresh & served in large portions. This is not an americanized sushi bar, 100% japanese! The cooked entrees are excellent as well. In my mind, this sushi bar is a 10!
Pros: fresh fish, authentic japanese, service
Cons: bar stools too small
