Kahala Sushi

Fast service, excellent service , food was done cooking in 15 minutes. Food was very good & I'm definitely will tell my friends & family about Kahala Sushi. I'll never forget the taste, put a smile on your face.

Really like this small place, but the establishment 's undermanned situation made it less than desirable to dine there. I hope they will at least install a bell or something in the reception area, so when customers come, they can ring for services; we waited for a while and nobody showed up, so we had to go to the kitchen area asking for services, one unpleasant dining experience. For certain, it will be a while before we even think about returning.

Kahala Sushi is located in Kahala Zippys on Hunakai St and Waialae Avenue.I was saddened by their closing during the Covid years (2020) and I thought that they would never reopen. Well it's February 2023 and Surprise! Kahala Sushi has reopened! They might not be what you would call a true blue Japanese Restaurant, but the food is consistently good. On the 1st day back I ordered the Chef's Special which I enjoyed. I haven't eaten udon in a long time and it reminded me of my Grandfather. He would always basically eat the same thing and I would eat udon with him when I was small, so comforting. The sushi was good and the ratio of rice to fish was on point. I'm not a sushi snob, but I do know what my palate likes. The Tempura is always great here, not greasy, light crispy batter. My wife always has the Miso Butterfish and Shrimp Tempura Teishoku when we dine in. It must be good because she's a picky eater, lol. After coming here all these years I finally decide to review Kahala Sushi. I don't know why, but hey I live close and enjoy eating here, that's all that counts.

I can't believe I've lived on Oahu my entire life and have never been to Kahala sushi! When my friend originally suggested we eat dinner here I was sour because I don't like sashimi/sushi or raw fish if anything kind. She told me they have Japanese food too which I love but my first thoughts were Japanese food at Zippys? I'll pass.Well, I ended up going and ordered a shrimp and vegetable tempura and miso butterfish teishoku which came with rice, miso soup and salad. It was so good! The vegetable tempura came in generous portions including a gigantic kombucha pumpkin. The shrimp tempura was good and the miso butterfish as well.Service was top notch, lots of parking and luckily it wasn't too crowded at 5:30 pm on a Friday night we were seated right away. I'll definitely be back to this location!

We have had this little gem in our neighborhood for many years and we have only recently discovered it! I guess as creatures of habit we only ordered our regular Zippy's faves from Zippy's. We love Japanese food and definitely have our go-to favorites including now Kahala Sushi. This place is super convenient (you can order takeout on your Zippy's app) and the food was delicious! And packaging was great. The teishoku meals were accompanied by miso soup and tossed greens. The sushi was made beautifully too! Check them out when you have a yearning for Japanese food!

Great tasting food...Love their Udon, Oyakko Donburi, and Sushi! I recommend ordering their Maki Sushi !

Delicious food and very attentive service. Love the fact that the Kahala sushi section is quiet and set aside from the main dining room - very good place for the older aunties and hard of hearing to enjoy a peaceful night out.

Been coming here with my family for many years. Every time we go the food is excellent, fresh, and served with a smile. We love the traditional foods like udon and different sushi, but my dad's favorite is the hamachi kama.

This is our local go to place for Japanese food, it's located in the Zippy's Restaurant it's sort of a hidden gem, lines to get in are not usually too long. You can order tempura, sushi, complete Teishoku meals or just sit and order sushi at the sushi counter. I usually order a complete meal while my companion orders her favorite Salmon skin salad and we share the meals. Way better than sushi on a train or boat, they make each dish for you.Definitely come here if you find yourself driving around aimlessly like we sometimes do.

One wouldn't think to have "fine" sushi in a Zippy's restaurant, but believe it! You also better believe you will pay for "fine" sushi.I came here for dinner with my girlfriend and her friend and family. Her friend raved about the Unagi don, so we had to try it. Right?We ended up just ordering the Unagi don because everything else was very, very expensive. I'm seeing a Tamago nigiri go for over $5, Unagi nigiri for over $11, and why in the world is Futomaki over $10!? It's a futomaki! One of the most inexpensive sushi rolls anywhere. There should be a good reason for the higher prices. Perhaps the rent and overhead are high in cost?The Unagi don was over $23, which is definitely expensive. It's just Unagi on rice that's probably heated in the microwave plus a side of miso soup. The piece of Unagi was a thick piece, but it didn't have much taste. It was rich, but not savory rich. It also lacked the sweetness you normally get from the Unagi sauce, and really lacked the char taste from a grill. I've tasted better Unagi that's frozen and from China.Overall, the Unagi don was very average in taste, and a very boring and uninteresting meal. The miso soup was on the bland side and had zero aroma. The service was good with friendly and attentive servers, and the food took a little while to come out.When I think of Kahala Sushi, I would believe it'd be simple, straightforward, and inexpensive sushi since it is located inside a Zippy's, that serves somewhat inexpensive food. I was wrong and paid for it.