It's getting near dinner-time yet still too early to eat a full meal. What to do? Grab a few of your friends and head down to Doraku Sushi in Honolulu. The atmosphere is casual (with option for indoor or outdoor seating), and an early Happy Hour menu from 4-6p. Or, if you eat late, opt for the late Happy Hour (from 9p-closing; but be warn during late HH, the restaurant is packed!).
I will let the food speak for itself (as this doesn't even begin to scratch the surface on their large menu):
Dynamite Bowl.
 2nd floor seating. |  The meal's not complete without Japanese beer. |
Beef Tataki.
Chicken lettuce wrap.
After visiting several times throughout the last few years, I have to say their staff is always very friendly and the food has always been pretty consistent.
Asari Clams + Mussels.
Emperor Roll (regular Menu).
Tuna Tataki.
Chicken Kara'age (Japanese Style- Fried Chicken).
 Spicy Tuna Roll. |  Eggplant with Miso glaze. |
Red Dragon Roll (regular Menu).
Snow Queen Roll (regular Menu).
Surf and Turf Roll (regular Menu).
[PROS]
[CONS]
I highly recommend a visit!
- Near Ala Moana and yummy food!
- Good daily Happy Hour selections (twice a day); excellent value!
- Vast array of menu choices. Option to order Ala Carte, Omakase, Sashimi Sets.
- Always friendly and nice service.
- Option for outside or inside seating.
- On-line reservations available.
[CONS]
- Parking is not really convenient (Valet- $3 | Free street parking after 6p and on Sundays all-day but in a small, limited area). Though if you prefer more convenient access, visit the Waikiki branch instead (inside the Royal Hawaiian Shopping Center).
- If you are a big eater, you will need to order a lot to get full.
- Atmosphere can be a bit loud when the restaurant is packed.
I highly recommend a visit!
Banana Flambe Dessert (regular Menu).
| Doraku Sushi Restaurant 1009 Kapiolani Blvd. Honolulu, HI, US 96814 (located right across from McKinley High School) (808) 591.0101 [Lunch] : Mon - Sun 11a - 4p [Dinner]: Sun - Thur 4p - midnight Fri - Sat 4p - 1:00a Happy Hour : 4p- 6p | 9p- closing |
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