One of the perks of being on a tropical island in the middle of the Pacific Ocean is that fresh and exotic seafood is available every single day. For food lovers, Maui has dozens of restaurants where you can find paradise on a plate.
If you are looking specifically for sushi, you’ll be thrilled to learn that Maui has world-class options. Wondering where to start? Let us point you in the right direction.
Here’s our list of the 10 Best Sushi Restaurants on Maui.
Koiso Sushi Bar
Sushi Master Hiro-San works his wizardry with fresh fish from the waters around Maui and flown in from as far away as Japan. This hidden gem of an eatery has dozens of dedicated regulars but only a few seats. Call as far ahead as possible for reservations, and to see what’s fresh. Our favorite from the menu: Kioso Choice #1. Futomaki, tuna, shrimp, grilled salmon, and inari.
Location: Dolphin Plaza – 2329 S Kīhei Rd #113, Kīhei
Isana Brave Fish Kitchen
“Bold and adventurous” is how John Arabatzis Jr describes Isana, a restaurant he started with a few fishing buddies. Supplied by friends with fish fresh off the boat, you’re likely to find seafood here you won’t find at any other sushi restaurant on Maui. Our favorite from the menu: The Volcano Roll. Baked California roll, topped with sliced salmon, creamy spicy sauce, sliced jalapeño, habanero masago, and unagi sauce.
Location: 515 S. Kīhei Rd, #C3, Kihei
Nuka
Known for beautiful and creative specialty rolls, Nuka and executive Sushi Chef Hiro Takanashi have been wowing diners with fantastic hand-rolled sushi and Japanese fare since 2013. The location had been an auto parts store, but you’d never guess by looking at it today. The modern décor strikes an elegant and cosmopolitan balance to the rural scene outside in Haiku. Nuka does not take reservations, so your best bet to grab a seat at the sushi bar is to arrive before 6 pm. Our favorite from the menu: The Nuka Roll. Spicy tuna, cucumber, avo, shiso, snapper, jalapeño, and house-made Nuka sauce.
Location: 780 Haiku Rd, Haiku
1054 Togoshi
The low-key vibe of 1054 Togoshi is the counterbalance to other sushi bar options on Maui. The Tokyo-born owner/chef Manabu Sugiyama and his wife Satoe are focused on making 1054 Togoshi your “Happy Aloha Place”. Our favorite from the menu: Spicy Scallop Roll. Scallop, tobiko, and spicy mayo.
Location: South Maui Center – A-104, 95 E Lipoa Street, Kīhei
Sansei Seafood Restaurant
Named by Bon Appetite as “One of America’s Best Sushi Bars”, Sansei has been delighting sushi lovers on Maui since 1996. Contemporary sushi and new wave Asian dishes are their signatures. Consistently inventive and relentlessly delicious. Our favorite from the menu: The Dragonfly Roll. Spicy tuna, cucumber, ahi, avocado, masago, and sweet Thai chili aioli.
Locations: Kukui Mall – 1819 S. Kīhei Road, Building “A”, Kīhei and in the Ritz-Carlton Kapalua – 600 Office Road, Lahaina.
Morimoto Maui
Highly acclaimed celebrity chef Masaharu Morimoto blends Western and Japanese traditions at Morimoto Sushi. Morimoto’s culinary genius has been working magic for decades. This talented pioneer became the executive chef at the original Nobu after it opened in 1994. The stylish setting for this restaurant is a great place to enjoy cocktails, catch a majestic Maui sunset, and experience spectacular sushi from a legendary Iron Chef. Our favorite from the menu: Shikai Maki Roll (also known as Morimoto Stained Glass Window Sushi Roll). Tamago, tuna, cucumber, rice, and nori. It’s a work of art.
Location: Within the Andaz Maui at Wailea Resort, 3550 Wailea Alanui Dr. Wailea
Sushi Paradise
The huge selection of sushi at this intimate, no-frills restaurant has something for everyone. Currently serving dinner-only, here you’ll find classic rolls as well as an abundance of specialty rolls and creative items you won’t find anywhere else. Chef/Owner Akira Watanabe has been the one-and-only sushi chef for this local favorite since 1994. Our favorite from the menu: The Caterpillar Roll. California roll with eel topped with avocado and homemade sauce.
Location: Long’s Shopping Center, 1215 S Kīhei Rd, Kīhei
Lāhainā Sushi Ko
Go beyond the basic California Roll at this fresh & casual restaurant in the heart of Lahaina. All of Sushi Ko’s signature rolls are cleverly crafted with local ingredients. Outdoor dining and live entertainment three nights a week make this a gastronomic adventure worth finding! Our favorite from the menu: The Lāhainā Roll. Spicy tuna, cream cheese, cucumber topped with crab, crunchy bits, masago, spicy mayo, and eel sauce.
Location: 844 Front St, Unit 106, Lahaina
Japengo
Specializing in Pacific Rim cuisine infused with island flavor, this beachfront setting for this restaurant on the Hyatt Regency’s Maui resort couldn’t be better for a romantic night out. This chic lounge is the perfect spot to dine on dazzling sushi rolls while overlooking Ka’anapali Beach and the island of Lanā’i. Our favorite from the menu: The Blackened Ahi Roll. Ahi, avocado, Maui onion, crab, spicy dynamite sauce, tobiko, ponzu, and garlic crumble.
Location: 200 Nohea Kai Drive, Ka’anapali
Miso Phat
Miso Phat serves up award-winning Nigiri and Sashimi in Kīhei to satisfy locals and tourists alike for nearly a decade. Family owned and operated by Shawn and Joy Steadman, many of the fresh ingredients are pulled daily from the Pacific by the Steadman’s boat “Shiso Phat”. Our favorite from the menu: TNT Roll (Miso the Bomb). Shrimp tempura, crab, Ahi poke, unagi sauce, agave honey, and sesame seeds.
Locations: 1279 S Kīhei Rd #108, Kīhei and 4310 Lower Honoapiilani Hwy, Lahaina
Remember, Ali’i Resorts is the #1 vacation rental for South Maui condos. Options range from affordable to luxury price points. Stay beachfront, next to a golf course in Wailea or Makena, or downtown Kīhei for easy access to many of the best sushi restaurants and plenty of family fun. You can also stay in North Kīhei for super central island convenience.
