Sushi Izakaya Gaku 1329 South King Street, Honolulu, HI 96814

"Referred by a friend, recommended to wait in line by 4:30pm without a reservation, hoping to be lucky to get seated for 2 in a weekday. Saw workers going in for work and owner took the sign and bench out for us to sit before 5pm (when they open) and let us in prior to 5pm. Sat at the bar, friendly workers and chefs, recommend us their favorite fishes. We order lots of variety of food and the food either meets our expectations (hamachi, toro, shrimp, scollap) or exceeded our expectations (tamago, tofu jelly, chawanmushi, Shimaaji, Kinmedai, clam in sake broth)! Thought it would be over $250 but turns out to be a little under $200! Definitely back next time in Hawaii!"

"Hands down best sushi in Hawaii. Gaku was recommended to us by our scuba diving instructor who is a Japanese sushi chef before moving to Hawaii. Every piece of sushi is prepared so delicately and skillfully. Each cut of the fish is so precise and fine. Also must mention that the spicy tartar is extremely creamy flavorful and yet refreshing. Just overall an amazing experience. Definitely best sushi in Hawaii"

"We have been wanting to come here for a long time. The food is delicious, and the sushimi melts in your mouth. We sat at the sushi bar and really enjoyed interacting with the chefs. The server was friendly and had great suggestions for drinks and food. We loved the experience and look forward to our next visit."

"Great sushi spot! Very good fish, and the small dishes are nice. The dishes do come out randomly however, we got the daikon pickles like halfway through instead of first"

"I wanted to reach out and share my experience at Sushi Izakaya, a hidden gem located on King Street. While parking may be a bit difficult in the area, I assure you that the food at this establishment is absolutely amazing. During my visit, I had the opportunity to try several dishes that I highly recommend. Firstly, the Hamachi kama, a grilled yellowtail collar, was a true highlight. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the fish was cooked to perfection. Additionally, the spicy Tuna rolls were exceptionally delicious, with just the right amount of kick to tantalize the taste buds. Lastly, the grilled fish option on the menu was delectable and left me craving for more. After such a delightful dining experience, I have no doubt that I will be returning to Sushi Izakaya again in the future. The quality of the sushi and the overall level of deliciousness exceeded my expectations. It's highly recommended to reserve ahead of time."