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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, April 5, 2026

BEST BITES OF 2026 - OTORO AT IZAKAYA MATSURI

OTORO
IZAKAYA MATSURI

This is a Best Bite year after year because it is one of my favorite bites ever.  The super fresh Otoro at Izakaya Matsuri is amazing.  At $14 per bite it is not cheap but if you want the best you gotta pay the price.  Love it.  Love it. Love it!
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OTORO AT IZAKAYA MATSURI

 

IZAKAYA MATSURI

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

Izakaya Matsuri is one of my favorite restaurants in Honolulu.  Love this small little restaurant  that serves up high quality Sushi and Japanese specialties.  We always order the Hokkaido Crab but on this visit they had run out.  Ordered the Hamachi Kama instead and it was amazing.  Probably one of the best in Hawaii.  The basic House Salad comes alive with the homemade dressing that kicks up the flavor of the greens big time.  I LOVE the Otoro here.  Probably one of the best bites of the year.  The fatty tuna has a delicate flavor and melts in your mouth.  Also LOVE the Toroneido Roll with Toro Tuna and Avocado.  So fresh that it makes me saw "wow" with every bite.   The Sweet Shrimp with the fried heads is my wife's favorite.  I like them too.  Cannot go wrong here and I will be back again soon!
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IZAKAYA MATSURI

I LOVE THIS LITTLE PLACE

ORDER THE HOKKAIDO CRAB WHEN IT IS AVAILABLE!

IZAKAYA MATSURI MENU








THE ORIENTAL DRESSING MAKES THIS SALAD POP WITH FLAVOR

MY FAVE OTORO

LOVE THE TORONEIDO ROLL

HAMACHI KAMA


SWEET SHRIMP



ONE OF OUR FAVORITE PLACES IN HONOLULU