Tanuki Sushi

We went on a weeknight and it turns out reservations are required no matter the day but the waitress was able to squeeze us in at the counter. Service was friendly from wait staff and the chef. We got lots of water refills and the food came out very quickly. Sushi was delicious and I'd recommend Tanuki to anyone on the windward side wanting a quieter, local place to eat. Despite reservations required it is very casual. Would not recommend for kids though as the place was small.

Omg! Didn't know this sushi place existed in Kaneohe!I am a sushi enthusiast and give this place two thumbs up. Offering various types of fresh fish to satisfy your sushi needs.. I am very impressed by how many different types of fish they offer and the service they provide was impeccable and friendly. I suggest ordering omakase if you're interested in sampling their various fresh fish. The Hokkaido uni was magnificent and fresh. The menu is priced right and you will not be disappointed when it comes to satisfying your sushi cravings. Thank you for my wonderful sushi experience Tanuki Sushi! See you again soon!

Tanuki is a nice hidden gem in Kaneohe. I am reluctant to give a review as it's charm and ambience come from It's location and size. Tanuki is a true and genuine local sushi spot that holds true to fresh fish from Japan. It's unique selection of fresh and rare fish from Japan make this experience unlike any other on Oahu. omakase is the best option as it gives the opportunity to try the freshest fish that the chef has selected. A definite must try if you are craving authentic Japan style sushi. Staff are friendly and very personable making your experience a very comfortable and enjoyable experience. Five star experience with a very homey feel.

Finally made it back to this lil gem in kaneohe! Still serving great quality sushi from Japan. There were some great items on the specials list that I never knew existed. Wife did a bunch of ala carte items and I did the omakase. The quality you get is top notch with a very reasonable tag! If you're unsure of what to get, just talk story with any of the employees. They will give you tailored recommendations based on the type of sushi you typically enjoy. Great food, great service, great price! Pro Tip: Call to make a reservation as this is a cozy spot with delicious food!

This might be the best sushi place on the entire island besides mitch's. The place fits less people than a normal living room but then the quality and attention to detail is there. Definitely need reservations but the service and quality is un rivaled. The sushi is extremely fresh and you get what you pay for. They don't skimp on the fish quantities and I can tell this isn't your normal cuts of fish. left satisfied and will come again. Hope it doesn't get inundated with people and force the wait times to go from 2 weeks to 2 months,

I have to give a short shout-out to one of my favorite sushi spots, Tanuki Sushi. This was my first Thanksgiving home in five years (instead of in Vegas), I contacted my family to get together. Since we're all not big turkey fans, we decided to have an alternative menu. I've ordered sashimi platters from them before, and since it was less than a week til Thanksgiving, I contacted Tanuki to see if they could accommodate me. Mark and Shawn know what kind of fish I like, so I just asked them to put together a sashimi platter and gave them my budget. Since they were closed on Thanksgiving day, we made arrangements for pickup on Wednesday night. The platter was ready on time, and I wrapped it in plastic wrap and put it in the fridge. It was still fresh and perfect the next night for all of us to enjoy. Great selections that included Ootoro, Inada (baby Hamachi), and Uni, along with at least half a dozen other raw and seared items. There was more than enough to go around for the 8 of us, along with the other pot luck items (ham, mashed potatoes, rice, salad, and dessert) we had for dinner. A great Thanksgiving dinner, and we'll probably do the same thing for Christmas.

A curious place, it's hidden in plain sight! There is no kitchen so the complexity of the menu is not what you might find in town but I had no complaints. The Omakase diners $100 but the fish was not only very fresh but there were a few things I have never seen. I think a reservation is a must as there are not more than 15 places to sit.

Since my last review, I had been coming here every time (almost yearly) I come to Hawaii since I stay at Kailua. Since there aren't many good sushi spots at this side of the island, this place hit the spot for fresh sushi. Everything we ordered was sooooo good and service is great. Will continue to come and support this small business :)

A great sushi option in Kaneohe. My bf and I dined here on a Friday night ~6pm by with no reservation and it was private dining the whole time we were there haha. It was nice that nobody else was there but a little quiet! The restaurant is cozy + small and clean--they still require face masks (as of January 2024) even if there were no other diners. My favorites of the evening were the hot tea LOL and the spicy dragon roll. Tanuki sushi only offers...well sushi! So I wouldn't recommend this place if you're hoping for other Japanese dishes. I think the only other non-sushi dish was miso soup. Overall, quality of fish was good and I would come back just for the spicy dragon roll :) Park in the lot in the front and bring your sushi appetite!

Great sushi and the waitress we had was sweet. But the two guys working there have major attitude and it seemed like they didn't really want our business. The chain barrier to get in was weird and the whole place had a strange vibe. Felt sorry for the waitress who has to work with these guys.