Yanagi Sushi Info
Amenities
Service options
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Delivery
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Takeout
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Dine-in
Highlights
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Fast service
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Great tea selection
Popular for
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Solo dining
Accessibility
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Wheelchair accessible entrance
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Wheelchair accessible parking lot
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Wheelchair accessible restroom
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Wheelchair accessible seating
Offerings
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Alcohol
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Beer
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Cocktails
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Comfort food
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Happy hour drinks
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Happy hour food
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Hard liquor
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Healthy options
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Late-night food
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Small plates
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Vegetarian options
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Wine
Dining options
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Lunch
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Dinner
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Catering
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Dessert
Amenities
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Bar onsite
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Restroom
Atmosphere
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Casual
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Cozy
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Trendy
Crowd
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Family-friendly
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Groups
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LGBTQ+ friendly
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Tourists
Planning
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Lunch reservations recommended
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Dinner reservations recommended
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Accepts reservations
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Usually a wait
Payments
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Credit cards
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Debit cards
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NFC mobile payments
Children
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High chairs
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Kids' menu
Parking
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Free parking lot
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Free street parking
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Parking
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Valet parking
Other
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LGBTQ+ friendly
Best WLM Reviews
Food was decent but service was terrible came here on my birthday and the waitress totally ruined my mood. She was rude and when I said something to the other staff member she tried to change her attitude a little bit but it was too late… not to mention the hostess was not polite either just by the way she told us to go outside to wait to be seated
Nakayamasan’s Yanagi Sushi has my go to ????????????bar since 1984! Yep 40 years!! There is no better on Oahu hands down! Arigato Gozi Mas
Local spot for delicious sushi, great people, great food, great times.
We ordered a platter sashimi set, a few rolls, and some other goodies. We were quite lucky - the team sent over a different platter, but let us keep it free of charge! Awesome!
Yanagi is a crowd favorite, we will certainly be back next time around. 감사합니다!
We enjoyed lunch here. Parking fronting restaurant is valet. Or you can street park depending on time of day. Menu is extensive and sushi are good ! It’s also very affordable. Atmosphere is casual and a little older but it retains the Japanese style ambiance. Service was excellent.
This restaurant is a true gem! We were hoping to find an authentic Hawaiian sushi restaurant, and I think our mission was accomplished! We arrived at about 830pm on a Wednesday night. It was pretty busy. We were seated immediately in a nice little booth. Our server was very attentive, patient with our questions, and knowledgeable. Our sake and sushi came out quickly. Our sushi was delicious. I've never had sushi so fresh and beautifully presented. Our entire service team continuously made sure our water was refilled before the glass was empty, and we ordered an extra order of the volcano rolls. A local we played volleyball with suggested this place and we owe him big time!
Sashimi quality no doubt is excellent. Customer service could be better.
I messaged my Oahu Yelp friend, Fran C., and asked where his favorite Japanese restaurant on the rock was, which is how we ended up here. Great recommendation, BTW. Mahalo!
PARKING:
I thought we'd have no problem finding parking at opening time of 5:30pm but I was wrong. The tiny lot was packed. But not to worry as they have complimentary valet parking. The attendant will meet you.
ATMOSPHERE:
It's a cozy but bustling space with two sushi bars and tables & booths in every available nook and cranny. The walls were covered with food pictures and tons of personal photos of people I didn't recognize. Posted signs reminded you of a 2-hour dining limit.
MENU:
Extensive offerings of everything including sake, shochu, wine & beer, sushi, Japanese apps, entrees, combo dinners and desserts.
BEVERAGE:
Decoy Sauvignon Blanc - $9.95
Aside from the icky lipstick on the plastic wine glass, it was a mild but decent SB. Thankfully my spouse had saniwipes.
FOOD:
Appetizer - On the house
Instead of bread you get a minuscule ramekin of soy beans, bean sprouts, single head-on shrimp, cabbage and ginger. Nice and light.
Nabeyaki Udon - $21.50
I have yet to find a version that can top the benchmark found at Ichiban Restaurant on Maui. For me, it's all about the broth as udon is udon. The flavoring, while on the savory side was extremely subtle. Adding a swish of shoyu didn't help much. But, there were positives including the poached egg, chunks of chicken, crispy shrimp tempura, kamaboko and generous amount of won bok cabbage.
Yanagi Special Combination Dinner - $41.00 (3 choices)
My spouse's dish in which he chose the Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura, Mini N.Y. Steak Teriyaki (U.S. Choice +$2) and Spicy Tuna Roll. Wow, what a huge meal! The tempura consisted of two shrimp, two green beans, two carrots and two pumpkin pieces. The mini steak was a sizable guesstimate of 8-ounces or so with the sushi boasting 8-pieces. Don't forget about the included green salad, miso soup and scoop of ice cream too. Sheesh. He really liked his meal.
Alaskan King Crab California - $24.00
Not only do you get real crab meat but the roll is even rolled in tobiko, producing a vibrant orange crust that literally popped with every chew.
RESERVATIONS:
Let's just say it's required as walk-in's that were behind us were turned away. Phone-in the old school way.
SERVICE:
Everyone was friendly but there was no follow-up throughout the meal. Food delivery was quick.
OVERALL:
Traditional fare with generous portions and competitive pricing.
I have to thank Gino, a local travel agent for this recommendation. As soon as I entered I had the feeling of being in Japan. Exceptional sushi, sashimi and service. The atmosphere is top-notch. I also appreciated the late night hours. Thank you so much for this memorable experience ????
Quick Facts About Yanagi Sushi
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Opening Hours
| Sunday | Closed |
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| Monday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Tuesday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Wednesday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Thursday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Friday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
| Saturday | 11:00 AM - 02:00 AM |
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