Takenoko Sushi Llc — Restaurant in Hawaii

BE AWARE Takenoko has a reservation list that is usually booked out a year in advance (i.e. by summer 2017 they had already booked all of jan-june 2018). The books are open for reservations on two days during the year, once in July and once around Christmas. Call ahead to confirm when they will be taking future reservations. You can sign up for the waiting list.

That being said, well worth it. Bring an appetite and a taste for exploration. The menu can vary, exceedingly high quality sashimi and 🍣, the ochazuke is fantastic, save room for desert. The fish is flown in from Tokyo. The chazuke is amazing. Bring a bottle of sake (it's byob) for your yuzu sorbet, the cheesecake is flown in from NYC. Bring whiskey (if you wish) to share with Mitsugi. A slice of simple delight every time we are lucky enough to have a table. Best sushi I have ever had....

Learned of this place 3 years ago and now it is our most anticipated Sushi eating spot in Hilo. It is difficult to get in due to limited seating(8 seats) and availability but if you make a reservation some months in advance, you might get lucky. They offer to go orders as well. The owner creates traditional Japanese sushi/ cuisine. They offer an array of styles and such excellent flavor all prepared in front of you. It is a little true taste of Japan. Kumamoto oysters, Hamachi Collar, Salmon Belly, Toro Nigiri and Torched Hotate are just a few of our go to favorites. Always clean, always delicious, always...

Called to make a reservation (10/2/18). Lady told me they are booked through June 2019. Then told me the only way to get a reservation is to show up AT THE RESTAURANT on December 27, and wait in line. Told me they start lining up at 4:30 am, so get there early if I want a reservation in the second half of 2019. I would like to try the place, but I'm eating a meal, not buying the latest Iphone! (which I do not stand in line for either). Absurd system, but I guess it...