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Top 8 Sushi food in Hilo, Hawaii, United States
Find out what Sushi restaurants to try in Hilo. The landscape of Hilo, on the Big Island of Hawaii, is diverse. Beaches of black, gray, brown and white sand give way to mountains and dramatic waterfalls. Hilo's Pana'ewa Rainforest Zoo is the only U.S. zoo in a tropical rainforest. A day trip away are snow-capped Mauna Kea and Mauna Loa, with observatories near 11,000 feet on both mountains, and Kilauea Caldera, an active volcano. Back in town are a farmer's market, restaurants, shopping and banyan trees planted by celebrities and politicians.
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8. Sweet Thunder Products Sushi
Reviewed By leighu2017
My daughter ordered the Poke Nachos with "Crack sauce" which is a slightly spicy secret sauce that everyone's addicted to. The seasoned raw fish cubes topped with tomatoes, purple onion, and avocado go perfectly with the salty crunchy tortilla chips. A perfect summer dish. If you prefer something more traditional, try a sushi bento. You can create your own, or order one from the menu. They come in different sizes too.
7. Restaurant Miwa
Overall Ratings
4 based on 61 reviews
Reviewed By mamaral808
Miwa's have been around a long time. It's been a place we go for simple and fast Japanese comfort food.Not much of a tourist attraction, it being kinda hidden in the Hilo Shopping Center away from most go to popular attractions in Hilo.The restaurant its self is a bit run down already, but the food has always been consistent and tasty. Keep hoping they'd add more to their sushi menu but like the entire menu....still the same.After eating their so many times, you kinda stick to the same choices.If you're looking for a fast simple Japanese taste, quiet seating, and not much of a large serving or family style, Miwa's is a place to check out.
6. Kanpai Noodles & Sake
Overall Ratings
4 based on 39 reviews
Reviewed By luxbrain
Very good restaurant: Comfortable interior; fast and efficient service (at the end it felt a bit rushed); food was quite tasty (very good ramen, though not excellent; good ahi nigiri; tamago nigiri disappointed a little); price quality ratio was quite good; they are open later than most restaurants in Hilo which was quite welcome; I would return!
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5. Poke to Your Taste
Overall Ratings
4 based on 38 reviews
Reviewed By zodreb
Talk about fresh, the food here was just spectacular. Fresh fish, super delicious. I could not figure out their system and the people were so nice and understanding and make me feel so welcome and at home. Which is good because this place does NOT look like a restaurant. It looks like a run down shipping office and is even located in an industrial looking area. The toppings and other food are in ghetto plastic takeaway containers. They are cooking their rice in just regular rice cookers from the store.Here's how it works, you tell them you want a bowl, which is already cheaper than "chipotle poke" places. They hand you your fish and rice and you put on the toppings you want. None of this Chipotle business where the server puts stuff on for you. You want to completely cover your poke in furikake? Go for it.No place to sit. Some kids were sitting on their front step. Hardly any parking. I was the third customer and got the last spot. We ate in our car. If you're a tourist going to the falls or whatever and need a bathroom, go to Target a couple blocks away.If we lived here we'd be here every day. Cheap high quality food with the most friendly employees, that is a recipe for success. It looks run down as heck and the signage and instructions are terrible. You have no idea what you are walking into and honestly I can see people just being too afraid to go in or even understand what is happening in there. The epitome of hole in the wall secret locals only food.
4. Takenoko sushi
Overall Ratings
4 based on 65 reviews
Reviewed By DonnieDemuth
I've eaten here many times with my wife and have even been to special in-home events catered by Takenoko and his wife. I love them and their food. It's authentic and after visiting Japan I can't really say it's different. Sure in Japan I can get a sushi box for $20 bucks that's close to being as good as the $55 chef special, but this sure beats most sushi prices in the states. Too bad reservations are now a year in waiting or so :-) The chef works so hard he deserves this recognition. My favorite thing there isn't the sushi but the baked avocado. Oishi!
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3. Sushi Ebisuya
Overall Ratings
4 based on 77 reviews
Reviewed By vkbrennan
Our son loved the sushi here - I had the delicious poke bowl. The only downside was that there is nothing on the menu for the non raw fish eater - like chicken teriyaki or noodles or dumplings - so our other kids ordered cooked shrimp sashimi. One of the only places open on Sunday.
2. Ocean Sushi Deli
Overall Ratings
4 based on 235 reviews
Reviewed By beentherejohn
We were surprised at the quality and variety of food considering the very reasonable prices. The assortment of Bento Box choices is fantastic. Considering that this is a small establishment and busy, the staff was very good at arranging a table for six people by moving things around. Definitely a recommendation for Japanese food.
1. Hilo Bay Cafe
Overall Ratings
4 based on 1477 reviews
Contemporary restaurant with emphasis on innovative cuisine using fresh, local, and organic ingredients--a Hilo town favorite gathering place. Full food and beverage service with indoor and outdoor lanai seating and large room for special events. Much of
Reviewed By Rev Mark J
The food here is of excellent quality with unique local fish and chips and other delights. Even on a rainy day the view is romantic!
