Oh man, this is my favorite place I have been for sushi ever. When they say “trust me” you should! We had about 14 courses and the rice was properly seasoned, warm, and the fish fresh, and innovative! There’s one dish where they peel the tuna apart layer by layer so each bite is just the most tender, buttery tuna you’ve ever eaten. Everything was amazing and you should just go. Cost was around $120 or so for 14 courses, and I’d happily pay that price again and again and again.

Alright, Sasabune was great. Delicious even. It was also quite expensive but worth it at the time at nearly $500 for the both of us. Reason for the 3 stars? It was the only meal my wife and I shared this week because she works all the time. Every other meal I had with my kids and we are both sick today on a Saturday after eating at Sasabune on Thursday night. It could be just us for all we know, but we're both uhh... going #1 and & #2 at the same time.

Used to be our go to spot for anniversary and other big life things. This year when we went it was 500$ for two of us (we naturally finished the course). It used to be about 300$ for the same meal. Don't get me wrong their sushi is quite amazing....I don't think its 500$ amazing. We probably won't be back anytime in the near future.

Best sushi I’ve ever had! Every piece was delicious. Service was excellent. I’ll definitely go back when in the islands again.

My wife and I were let down by the experience, as well as the taste of the food. Oily and fried do not equal an upscale Omakase experience. I should have left when I noticed the toaster oven placed prominently in the chefs workspace. Many guests stopped the courses early as a way to save money, as the total cost exceeds $250 per person. Some of the sushi was well prepared but overall the lobster and oysters received in tinfoil made me feel like I was on an episode of hells kitchen... I recommend Sushi Sho for an amazing Omakase experience, I would have happily paid $60 for my experience at Sasabune. Lastly the staff recommend miso soup to end the meal and "settle the stomach". It was one of the more flavorful parts, but the idea that we need to settle stomachs after 14 courses is evidence that the menu should be reconsidered and focus on the raw fish.

Came on a Thursday night and it was not crowded, but the main dining room was still full. Reservations on the weekdays were fairly easy to get, and can often be made the same day. Fresh fish and great service. The omakase was expensive but it was so much food. They let you eat as many of the courses as you’d like, and only charge according to how much you’ve eaten.

Just an explosion of flavors !! Loved every dish We couldn’t stay for all the serves - no room for more :-( The chef did try to persuade and was understanding Recommend anyone looking to enjoy a piece of Japan in Hawaii

This is an OMG restaurant for sure. They don’t have the best decor and dining environment. Food presentation was okay. BUT everything tastes Amazing. Every sushi is warm and delicious. They are not the ones that had been sitting somewhere for a long time. Instead, when you eat them, you can almost feel the temperature of the chef’s hand. One thing to note is that you need to be prepared for 16 sushis plus two starters, a hand roll and a bowl of miso soup. This can be a lot for a small person like myself. You have the option of stopping at anytime but it will be a huge pity. You can also tell them to use a bit less rice. Doing this might change the balance of the sushi but for me it is better than having to miss out some of them.

What an amazing experience! Had a reservation at 8pm but they were able to seat us a little early. Ordered the chef's selection sake to complement the chef's choice style dining of omakase. Everything was beautifully prepared and delicious. I liked some things more than others but it was all worth trying and very filling. Definitely a pricey bill for 2 people but super worth it. Note that you can stop the food coming and not get sake if you're trying to lighten the tab.

Having had omakase in NYC and other places, I found this to be just ok for the price. Most of the servings were good, but unlike other where we have been wowed with every dish. They do keep bringing plates out one after another with no time to breath which I did not like. 2 pieces per serving is fine but they literally bring another plate before you can swallow the previous serving. Atmosphere has much to be desired given the price. Next time in honolulu we would try a different place.

The menu is decided by the chef; omakase. Good variety. If you get too full, you can stop at any time and only pay for what was served.

Last night’s dinner at Sasabune was one of the top 5 meals of my life. 100% a core memory restaurant that I will remember and reference regularly. I found the place on recommendation from a friend of a friend who used to live in Tokyo but now lives in Honolulu, and I am SO happy we went (and didn’t listen to some of the reviews). Some important things to note: 1. This is not your regular sushi experience. You do not pick your rolls, the menu is pre-set (much like most Michelin restaurants). Do not go in with the expectation of dipping each roll in soy sauce—you will be disappointed. 2. Each piece and plate is thoughtfully crafted, follows some traditional sushi techniques, but feels more like a fusion of new and old. An example would be a roll with tuna belly topped with minced tuna that was marinated in tomatoes and sweet onions. 3. The fish is sourced from all over the world. We had South African lobster, PNW oysters, local fish, fish from Japan—too many to remember. 4. If you can, sit at the bar. 5. Brandt was our sushi chef and our server (since we were at the bar). I can’t give enough praise and accolades to this man—he was absolutely wonderful. He had such care and thought in every discussion we had with him. The way he talked about each roll, how it was prepared, where it came from, etc, elevated each piece even higher. 6, Try to get into the experience. Take the recommendations of how to eat each roll. Everything created here is done with intention, so eat the way it was intended. If they tell you it pairs well with Wasabe (which is real wasabe, by the way) eat it with wasabe. If they tell you to eat something fast; eat it quickly. 7. If you can, try everything. 8. It is NOT cheap. I think our meal was roughly $500 for the two of us. But for us, it was worth EVERY a penny.

The food was not what expected. 95% of the omakase was TUNA. Customer service was ok. This place is over priced for low quality. Ambience is cheap and tacky. Lights were hospital office bright. This place tries to be fine dining high end but it’s not and it shows. I tried to be fun and make the best but it just wasn’t working out. I had a stomach ache later that night as well. The sushi chefs were stand-off. It was my first time and I will not be coming back and I don’t recommend this place either. Save your money and time. Go to BOZU at the muccully center and tell them mina sent ya! Bozu is good for the money, I promise.