Banzai Sushi Bar

4.4(853)

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Location & Hours

Address

66-246 Kamehameha Hwy
Haleiwa, Hawaii 96712
United States

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Hours

Closed • Opens Thursday at 4:00 PM

MondayClosed

TuesdayClosed

Wednesday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Thursday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Friday4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

Saturday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Sunday11:30 AM – 3:00 PM, 4:00 PM – 9:00 PM

Contact & Links

Contact Information

(808) 637-4404

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About Banzai Sushi Bar

Stylish spot for sushi & Japanese fare, plus a full bar, traditional floor seating & outdoor patio.

Price range: moderately priced

Google-sourced data last fetched on April 17, 2025.

4.4/5

Based on 853 reviews

Recent Reviews

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Pooja Patel

4 weeks ago

We had a “nice dinner out” and we chose this sushi bar. It was fun to sit on the ground and have a more traditional experience (don’t worry you can have regular seating as well). Parking was abundant ...

jared dornak

3 weeks ago

We came here for dinner and it was good. It’s pretty pricey for relatively small portions, but the staff is nice and loves kids. They went out of their way to entertain the little ones and would even ...

Gabriela Figueroa

a month ago

I saw many great comments so thought I would give it a try. It is good food however if you are hungry you will not get full. I went during happy hour got 3 sushi and then ordered ceviche and catch of ...

Freedom Laser Hawaii

2 weeks ago

We love coming here! The mushroom medley, miso yaki salmon, sashimi trio, and lemon drop are Argo to menu items!

Tugce Anderson

6 months ago

We ate a bit bird food for 50$ and left. You shouldnt go there if youre not ready to spend between 80-100$ per Person. Otherwise you will leave hungry and eat anywhere else. Service and Atmosphere was...

What People Are Saying

Overall Experience

The restaurant offers a mixed dining experience, with some customers enjoying the food and atmosphere while others find it overpriced and unsatisfying. The overall sentiment leans towards average.

Customer Favorites

The mushroom medley, miso yaki salmon, and sashimi trio are highlighted as favored menu items. The vegetable tempura also received positive mention.

Atmosphere & Service

The restaurant offers both traditional (ground seating) and regular seating options. Staff are generally perceived as friendly and attentive, especially towards children, even providing entertainment and complimentary desserts.

Value & Quality

Many reviewers found the restaurant to be pricey, especially considering the small portion sizes. While some appreciate the food quality and atmosphere as worth the cost, others felt they left hungry despite the expense.

Areas for Improvement

Customers suggested a need for larger portion sizes to justify the high prices. More transparency regarding the catch of the day is needed.

Recent Trends

Recent reviews indicate ongoing concerns about the high cost relative to the portion sizes, even with positive comments on food quality and service. There has also been positive mention of the restaurant's attentiveness towards children.