Location: Lihue
Top Restaurants in Lihue
Hawaii, United States Food Guide: 10 Japanese food Must-Eat Restaurants & Street Food Stalls in Lihue
Discover Restaurants offering the best Japanese food in Lihue, Hawaii, United States. Lihue, Kauai's capital city, is also served by the island's only airport, making it the most popular port of entry to Kauai and a hub of industry on this small island. However, Lihue retains its island charm and emerald beauty despite its urbanization. Spend the day sunbathing and dipping into the temperate waters at Kalapaki Beach before enjoying a luau at Kilohana Plantation. Step out of town to witness breathtaking Wailua Falls cascading over tiered stone to a drop of 80 feet.
Things to do in Lihue
10. Sushi Bushido
Overall Ratings
3 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By Hodges1506
We chose Bushido over the Library (Grand Hyatt) and another one basically because it was in the middle price-wise. We've had plenty of sushi all over the mainland and this was totally different. The way they prepared it, the fresh taste, the presentation, it was all exceptional. The large seaweed salad was plenty for the two of us, definitely get it and share. My only gripe is that they charge for extra ginger. I've never paid for extra ginger, and only one of our four rolls came with ginger. Other than that, I would (and may) eat there again.
9. OnoPops Kauai
Hawaiian handmade frozen gourmet pops made from local farm & organic ingredients. OnoPops are gluten free and low in sugar and come in over 75 all natural flavors. Non-dairy & no added sugar flavors too. With approximately 98% local farm ingredients, we s
Reviewed By KenVicLee
We didn't stop at a retail store to get our OnoPops. It came to us courtesy of a vendor at the Hanapepe Friday Night Street Fair. But we had heard so much about them we had to try one. They are, as the locals know, fantastic. Locally made, organically derived, they are actually good for you. And on a hot, muggy night nothing tastes as good as an OnoPop.
8. Sushi Katsu
Overall Ratings
3 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By LuvtoSafari
Excellent spot that caters to local in Lihue for great value. $40 for 2 dinners, sushi roll, an appetizer and sodas.It's a 1970-80s style diner, clean but basic. Very casual. Parking lot is always full with locals. If you're looking for ambience, that go somewhere else.Dinner portions are huge and prepared fresh. We had Fried fresh whole Aji dinner, Saimin, ahi Natto roll and fried ika. Everything was tasty.Would definitely come back.
7. Kiibo Restaurant
Overall Ratings
4 based on 24 reviews
Reviewed By SeeTheWorld4Peace
We went there for lunch. Even though it is advertised as a Japanese restaurant, they did not have sushi, and the sashimi was just OK. It was not very pleasant inside, with cheap furniture and dishes. The lunch combos were much more than at Garden Island Barbecue & Chinese Restaurant, with less food. Perhaps they have sushi at night, but it was not a very pleasant experience.
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6. Oki's Box Lunches & Omiyage
Oki's Box Lunches and Omiyage are located at the food court area in the Kukui Grove Center.Best Box Lunches in Town! Beyond the box lunches, Oki and her family have added special offerings like plate lunches, snacks and treats.
Reviewed By Lisa Y
We were hungry for dinner and found the foodcourt. Now I know how we all feel about foodcourt food, it's usually mediocre. I know, I know...let me be your guinea pig! Heck! I was skeptical too until I stopped upon their window and an older gentleman and woman said come in, take a look at their menu. She said something about good reviews on Yelp and that she had rhematoid arthritis so she can't cook anymore but all the recipes are her's, good deals etc, etc..So we thanked her and walked around to get a feel for the rest of the restaurants and guess what? We went back! Thank goodness...it was bustling this time and we were gonna have to wait patiently for our food. We got the fried chicken and Neals Chicken it was delicious and fresh made to go. The macaroni salad was smooth tasting with a lil side of cucumbers was refreshing. I wish this place was next door to me..
5. Genki Sushi
Overall Ratings
3 based on 82 reviews
Reviewed By TRAVELINGCWS
This is an interesting concept, itâs a fast food sushi concept.On the night we visited they were understaffed and someone made the decision to only half fill the restaurant and make customers take a number and wait outside in the cold rain. Obviously no rocket scientists running this place - customer service is second to ignorance.The food is served quickly on a sushi train and ordered on an iPad. It prepared so it serves quick. They were waiting for the 1/2 tables they did serve to clear while people waited outside in the cold rain. Not a bright bunch from where we were seated in the rain.My wife and I choose to eat at the horizontal counter so we were seated fifteen minutes earlier than the couple that arrived before us. Half the restaurant was empty, why not seat them sooner at a Vertu Le table? We were able to see as we waited that much of the food is Prepackaged (think the McDonaldâs of Sushi) and cooked to order.The food was fine, the service poor.To make this concept even more ridiculous, you place your order on an iPad, it records your order by table and the sushi train delivers it to your table. Seems digitally savvy. Not quite! When you checkout someone has to count the different colored bowls at your place to determine the amount due. Backwards - no?I expected a far better customer experience from this recommended Japanese sushi concept. If you like average food served poorly, this is your place to eat.
4. Toro Tei
Overall Ratings
4 based on 55 reviews
Reviewed By bobsacerdo
Once again this trip, we ate at Toro Tei more than once. While the menu doesn't have as many items as some others, the consistency in terms of both preparation and plating makes it our favorite. It is consistently fresh, correctly sliced and prepped to maximize both flavor and texture, always attractive plating. It's a little bit more expensive than some other places, but not bad for being a hotel based restaurant. We often opt for sashimi given the high grade of fish and consistent just-caught freshness. Add most pleasant staff and sushi chef, and one has a great dining experience.
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3. Bamboo Grill And Sushi
Overall Ratings
3 based on 269 reviews
Reviewed By margaritasat5
We stopped for drinks and the server convinced me to try the passion fruit mai tai. Worth it! Our server was friendly and attentive, the drinks reasonably priced. We had a beautiful ocean view. Would definitely recommend.
2. South East Asia Kauai
Overall Ratings
4 based on 48 reviews
Reviewed By 100QA
Pros: very nice servers, great covered deck with distant ocean view.Cons: average food. (Skip crying tiger. Overpriced and not interesting. Noodle dishes are better but a bit bland.) generally pricey for what you get. Maybe sushi is better than Thai and Chinese dishes?
1. Hamura Saimin Stand
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1072 reviews
Reviewed By R_Planet
Tried the Saimin with regular noodles, and it was great, especially with the chillies-apple cider vinegar, also the Lillikoi chiffon pie, very light and just the right amount of sweetness. The setup allows for a lot of interactions with new people. Very good value for money. My husband and I shared a large bowl of Saimin noodles, an order of shrimp tempura, and a pie, it was just the right amount of food, without wasting anything.
