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Wasabi's Japanese Cuisine

75-5803 Alii Drive, Kailua-Kona, Island of Hawaii, HI 96740
8083262352
Ranked #58 of 139 restaurants in Kailua-Kona
4.0 of 5 stars 25 Reviews
Price range: S$13 - S$26
Cuisines: Chinese, Japanese, Asian
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner
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Da Nang, Vietnam
Top Contributor
109 reviews 109 reviews
Reviews in 26 cities Reviews in 26 cities
210 helpful votes 210 helpful votes
3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 April 2012
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They have good sushi, but the service is rather slow. As a close alternative, try: (1) You Make the Role (cheap); (2) Kenichi's (moderate to expensive); or, (3) Sushi Shiono's (moderate to expensive).

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Chicago, Illinois
1 review
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 April 2012

My wife and I looked at the websites for Sushi in Kona and were drawn to Wasabi's. Little did we know what we were in for. I ordered food to go in the restaurant after the lunch rush around 1:15. There were two tables of two diners each in the restaurant waiting for food. I ran a few errands and... More

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Oregon
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53 reviews 53 reviews
Reviews in 29 cities Reviews in 29 cities
18 helpful votes 18 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 March 2012 via mobile

We happened on Wasabi's in the Coconut Marketplace on Alii Drive when looking for something different. So happy we did! Tucked away in a corner next to the kava bar, it's small. We ordered a variety off the menu and every selection was delicious and beautifully presented. Give them a chance - you'll be glad you did.

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Kenai, Alaska
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13 reviews 13 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 January 2012

We were just walking around and found this place to eat, not only did it satisfy myself but my two kids couldn't get enough of the awesome food. We went there 3 times in 10 days, we loved the food. Service was a little slow but it was worth the wait. It is a must try if you are in... More

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Kailua-Kona, Hawaii
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 January 2012

This little restaurant will not disappoint if you are searching for some very good Japanese cuisine! I ensure I visit Wasabi at least a couple of times on every trip home!

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Green Bay, Wisconsin
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49 reviews 49 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
90 helpful votes 90 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 December 2011

We ate here based on the reviews from tripadvisor. So glad we did! It was a little hard to find since it's tucked away in the back of the shopping/restaurant complex. But there was a local, authentic family atmosphere to the place. The sushi and sashimi was excellent, most of it being locally fresh-caught. The prices were better than we... More

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See 5 more reviews by MustLoveDogz for Kailua-Kona
Redondo Beach, California
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30 reviews 30 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 December 2011

nothing to dislike here. fresh fresh and sweet people who own it AND nice quiet atmostphere. classy.

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New York City, New York
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10 reviews 10 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 November 2011

Food was decent for Japanese restaurant. Flexibility and attitude of the staff make the difference over other local Japanese restaurant.

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See 7 more reviews by Tokyokid for Kailua-Kona
Perth, Australia
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 28 November 2011

This was a great little find. Sushi was presented beautifully and tasted awesome. Every thing super fresh. Lilikoi pie was a really nice way to finish the meal. We were in Kona for a week and ate here three times, food was consistently great. Must try Alii Roll and Kona roll. Really friendly staff too.

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San Jose
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11 reviews 11 reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 20 August 2011 via mobile
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Nice little place, small inside, open air, ok prices. Sushi is excellent. I had tuna sashimi, big fresh pieces, and the volcano roll (a+ for appearance, a- for taste). They have a good selection of non-sushi (actual Japanese) food too. Seemed like a good drink selection too but we were only there for food

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