Sushi Izakaya Gaku

Welcome to Sushi Izakaya Gaku, a hidden gem located at 1329 S King St in Honolulu, HI. This Asian-owned sushi bar and izakaya offer an authentic Japanese dining experience with a range of delicious options for cold, hot, and sashimi dishes. The restaurant provides a mix of traditional and innovative flavors with vegan and vegetarian options available.

Customers have raved about the fresh and high-quality sashimi, such as the Blue Fin Oh Toro Sashimi and Uni Wrapped in Thinly Sliced Halibut. The hot dishes like Homemade Steamed Pork Dumplings and Grilled Salted Rice Yeast Karobuta Pork Loin are also favorites among diners.

Despite the challenging reservations, once seated, guests enjoy the cozy and welcoming ambiance with attentive service. The restaurant's commitment to providing a unique dining experience is evident in the attention to detail in every dish.

For those looking to explore a variety of flavors, the Sashimi Special and Omakase offerings provide a curated culinary journey. The restaurant also offers options for larger parties and outdoor seating for a more relaxed dining experience.

Whether you're a sushi aficionado or looking to try something new, Sushi Izakaya Gaku promises a memorable dining experience that transports you to Japan with every bite.

Sushi Izakaya Gaku Menu

Location

Address: 1329 S King St Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 589-1329

🕓 Work Hours
MON 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
TUE 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
WED 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
THU 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
FRI 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SAT 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
SUN Closed

Business info

  • Takes Reservations
    Yes
  • Delivery
    No
  • Takeout
    No
  • Vegan Options
    Yes
  • Many Vegetarian Options
    Yes
  • steps or stairs
    Yes
  • ADA-compliant main entrance
    No
  • ADA-compliant restroom
    No
  • QR code menus available
    No
  • Closed captioning on TVs
    No
  • ASL proficient
    No
  • Braille menus available
    No
  • Accepts Credit Cards
    Yes
  • Accepts Apple Pay
    No
  • Casual
    Yes
  • Moderate Noise
    Yes
  • Casual Dress
    Yes
  • Good for Groups
    Yes
  • Good For Kids
    Yes
  • Good for Dinner
    Yes
  • Garage Parking, Street Parking
    Yes
  • Waiter Service
    Yes
  • Full Bar
    Yes
  • Asian-owned
    Yes
  • Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Offers Catering
    No
  • Wi-Fi
    No
  • Drive-Thru
    No
  • Dogs Not Allowed
    No
  • TV
    No
  • Heated Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Covered Outdoor Seating
    No
  • Provides reusable tableware
    Yes
  • Bike Parking
    No

Last Reviews

  • Author: Emily T.

    24 July 2024

    Delicious food.... Even better Sake and service!! Note the parking in back fills up quickly and street parking is a ticketing zone until 6:30pm. Will definitely go back!!!

  • Author: Dan T.

    12 July 2024

    No reservations so we had to briefly wait for a seat at the bar. Started of with sparkling water and green hot tea. Ordered the sashimi and sushi combo. Sashimi was really fresh with fresh real wasabi. Sushi was made freshly as we waited. Every piece was a delicacy finishing off with a small roll. Pricey but worth it. Service was adequate and the ambiance was very welcoming. Will be back!

  • Author: Larene U.

    30 May 2024

    Went here to try the sushi/sashimi omakase for a late Mother's Day dinner. Upon entrance it felt like I was in Japan. In a bar. Felt kind of cramped in the front and then all of a sudden a huge rush of haole and Japanese people showed up. Very confused. I guess somehow the tourists show up here? Oh well. I think the first thing I want to say is that the sushi took a long time to come out. We sat at the table and I'm not sure why it took that long. Lots of people sat down after us and got their food and then the chef just forgot us I guess. That was a minus star. The fish itself was delicious, but I think you can get on par sushi grade quality to here at Kaiten Ginza Onodera. Also, omakase from my understanding is an art form supposedly.. I thought they would be serving the sushi one-by-one to allow us to taste the freshness of each fish but it was all served at the same time. The ikura also was spilled over a bit when served... At other omakases not a single egg falls over from the sushi - just a little thing to note. I mean I paid a hefty amount and I feel like I could spend that money elsewhere and get a better omakase experience. I think if you went as a single person at the counter you would probably enjoy yourself and get effed up with the alcohol and sushi but that would be for another time.

  • Author: Jill G.

    07 March 2024

    We have never been to Japan, but dining here made it feel like we were in a different country. This was top quality sushi and enjoyed mouthful! We lucked out and came here without a reservation and were seated right away. I am sure it helped out that it was a week night--drove by over the weekend and there was quite a long line of folks waiting outside. We will most definitely be back for more! Super grateful for the quality food and service. Thank you!

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