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Doraku Sushi Waikiki

Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center, 2233 Kalakaua Ave., Honolulu, Oahu, HI 96815
808-922-3323
Ranked #46 of 1,269 restaurants in Honolulu
4.0 of 5 stars 101 Reviews
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Good for: Romantic, Bar Scene, Groups, Business, Local cuisine, Special Occasion Dining, Entertaining clients
Dining options: Lunch Spot, Dinner, Reservations, Takeout, After-hours
Neighbourhood: Waikiki
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Parker, CO
Senior Contributor
24 reviews 24 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
6 helpful votes 6 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 24 May 2012 NEW

The prices here were reasonable compared to others in Waikiki. It is not too upscale which I like and the sushi was very good. Right across the street from International Market Place. I would recommend it. More

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Behind you
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 4 cities Reviews in 4 cities
3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

I judge a sushi place by how well they prepare the sushi rice, and Doraku does it right. I liked their spicy tuna don and misoyaki butterfish. More

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Wellington, New Zealand
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19 reviews 19 reviews
Reviews in 12 cities Reviews in 12 cities
8 helpful votes 8 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 22 May 2012 NEW

We loved this place. The food and wine was great and the people were friendly and accommodating. More

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Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 19 May 2012

There was 3 of us. Showed up without reservations. About a 30 minute wait which they said it would be (so the accuracy there was good). Sat and it took about 10 minutes for a waitress to come and get our drink order. It took another 10-15 before our drinks showed up. They were busier to start when we arrive... More

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Santa Clara, California
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79 reviews 79 reviews
Reviews in 28 cities Reviews in 28 cities
34 helpful votes 34 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 17 May 2012

We went here towards the end of our trip. By that time we had been to some fantastic places for dinner. The food here is very good, but the atmosphere is a bit lacking. It is noisy and they seem to rush you in and out. If you are looking for good, fast sushi this is the place. If you... More

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Charleston, South Carolina
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16 reviews 16 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
5 helpful votes 5 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 7 May 2012

My husband and I visited Doraku for dinner in Waikiki. After a short wait, we were seated at an outdoor table which was perfect. We ordered cocktails, the Emperor Roll and the Doraku Roll. Both were delicious but the Doraku roll was the best. We also tried the spicy tuna roll with avocado....excellent, but very, very spicy. The place has... More

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Racine, Wisconsin
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6 reviews 6 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 May 2012

Trendy and a little loud but awesome sushi, sashimi and rolls. Would definitely go again just for the emperor roll! More

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2 reviews
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 April 2012

Drinks are great (if you like martinis get their version of the Cosmo. They make it with plum wine!) The food was amazing!! The best sushi I have ever had. Service was impeccable. Do yourself a favor and go there if you're in a sushi mood :) More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 April 2012

We spent our vacation trying sushi spots, and hands down Doraku Sushi is the best. More

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Sydney
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7 reviews 7 reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 23 April 2012
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Finding Doraku was a breath of fresh air! After all the typical, heavy "American" food we were so pleased to find somewhere in Waikiki that offered foods with zing and taste! We mainly ordered a few carpaccio and sashimi dishes and the fish was the freshest I have ever tasted! The Sake selection is widespread and the staff are quite... More

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