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Sunday, May 24, 2026

IZAKAYA MATSURI

IZAKAYA MATSURI
1436 YOUNG STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96814
808-745-5858

Another amazing, delicious and oh so satisfying meal at Izakaya Matsuri.  There are only a handful of restaurants that I visit that truly make me happy every single time.  This is definitely one of them and I already want to go back.  Love the fresh Otoro, Hokkaido Crab and Hamachi Kama which are my go to dishes.  Tried the Aburi Toro Taku Futomaki for the first time and it was a work of art.  The delicate precision of the presentation was beautiful.  Tasty too!  My wife loves the Kagani Kamameshi which comes to the table with a flame of fire at the bottom.  Everything seems to be good here and the freshness and quality of ingredients shines!
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A SMALL NEIGHBORHOOD GEM


IZAKAYA MATSURI MENU








OTORO

ABURI TORO TAKU FUTOMAKI

LIGHTLY SEARED BLUE FIN TUNA ROLL WITH TAKUAN AND SHISO, TOPPED 
WITH UNI, IKURA AND CAVIAR

HAMACHI KAMA

KAGANI KAMAMESHI

WARM RICE WITH CRAB


HOKKAIDO CRAB

SWEET AND SO DELICIOUS

LOVIN THE CRAB!

DATE NIGHT AT IZAKAYA MATSURI

 

Sunday, May 3, 2026

IZAKAYA MATSURI

IZAKAYA MATSURI
1436 YOUNG STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96814
808-745-5858

Another perfect dinner at Izakaya Matsuri.  Love the freshness and clean flavors of the Sushi and food here.  Always start with the House Salad with a light and delicious Japanese dressing.  Pro Tip:  Start with the Ahi Sushi and then progress to the Otoro so you can really experience the difference in texture and taste.  The Otoro here is amazing and one of my favorite bites ever.  Also love the Hamachi Kama which while fried is moist in the middle and full of delicate flavor.  The Hokkaido Crab is also one of my favorite bites and while a bit expensive, is worth it.  Always leave here feeling full, satisfied and wanting to return!
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IZAKAYA MATSURI


OUR FAVORITE LITTLE SUSHI SPOT

IZAKAYA MATSURI MENU








HOUSE SALAD WITH A DELICIOUS JAPANESE DRESSING

AHI SUSHI

OTORO

HAMACHI KAMA

HOKKAIDO CRAB

DATE NIGHT AT IZAKAYA MATSURI



 

Sunday, August 17, 2025

IZAKAYA MATSURI

IZAKAYA MATSURI
1436 YOUNG STREET
HONOLULU, HI 96814
808-745-5858

After the third time eating at Izakaya Matsuri, I am putting it on my all-time favorite Japanese restaurant list.  This place is awesome.  Love the food and service.  When I like a restaurant it means that I leave happy and satisfied.  Every time I eat here it hits the spot.  The Toro is some of the best I have ever tasted and the Hamachi Kama is the best in Hawaii for sure.  The sweet Hokkaido Crab should not be missed when available.  The Wagyu Beef with Uni and Caviar blew me away with all three elements shining.  So good!  The Toronado Roll is one of the best Sushi Rolls I have ever tasted and I am craving it now.  
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IZAKAYA MATSURI

ONE OF MY ALL TIME FAVORITE SUSHI/JAPANESE RESTAURANTS IN HAWAII


IZAKAYA MATSURI MENU








FREE SAKI TASTING ON THIS EVENING

COMPLIMENTARY TAKO APPETIZER

GREEN SALAD

WAGYU BEEF, HOKKAIDO UNI AND CAVIAR

TORO SUSHI

TORONADO ROLL

THE BEST HAMACHI KAMA ON THE PLANET

HOKKAIDO CRAB

IZAKAYA MATSURI WITH MY DAUGHTER