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Traditional Japanese seafood with creative twists served in a cozy, stylish, bamboo-accented space.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9:30 PM |
| Monday | 5–11 PM |
| Tuesday | 5–11 PM |
| Wednesday | 5–11 PM |
| Thursday | 5–11 PM |
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–11 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–11 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 2626 S King St #1, Honolulu, HI 96826
Phone: (808) 941-2626
Website: https://www.instagram.com/imanastei_sushi_izakaya?igsh=cTlzN21lb2s3Z2tz&utm_source=qr
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Reviews
Jacob Cardenas
Ther servers were amazing! Very friends and welcoming! The fish melted in your mouth. I felt like they could have provided larger slices of the ahi. I had a lot of salmon, large slices of hamachi, and decent portions of mackerel, but the ahi sashimi slices were rather small in comparison. The oyster mushroom and scallop dynamite is a must try!
… moreSanghyeon Yun
The food was average overall. The karaage was crispy and tasty, but the grilled fish had a noticeable fishy smell, which was disappointing.
However, the service was below expectations. Out of five staff members, including the sushi chef, only one greeted us with a smile. The others remained expressionless throughout our visit and did not even offer basic greetings, which negatively affected the overall dining experience.
… moreHowever, the service was below expectations. Out of five staff members, including the sushi chef, only one greeted us with a smile. The others remained expressionless throughout our visit and did not even offer basic greetings, which negatively affected the overall dining experience.
KAIYUN YANG
*update due to charged additional tip without authorization
We left a $1 tip due to extremely poor service and wrote it clearly on the receipt.
Later, the restaurant charged an additional 20% tip without authorization.
This is not a service issue but a serious billing integrity concern.
Please check your statements carefully if you dine here.
*previous comment
The service here was shockingly dismissive and reached a level of “cold treatment” I’ve never experienced before. Even after we patiently waited for a table, the staff treated us as if we were invisible: we were never offered water throughout the entire meal, and the server acted visibly annoyed while taking our order, leaving the menus piled on our table as if we weren’t even there. The most insulting moment occurred when we tried to calmly address these issues with a staff member; they literally turned their back and walked away while I was mid-sentence, showing zero interest in even hearing our feedback. This complete lack of basic human respect and hospitality is unacceptable, regardless of how busy a restaurant might be. It’s a real shame to see such an arrogant attitude in a place that supposedly represents Japanese culture. Save your money and go somewhere where the staff actually treats their guests with dignity.
… moreWe left a $1 tip due to extremely poor service and wrote it clearly on the receipt.
Later, the restaurant charged an additional 20% tip without authorization.
This is not a service issue but a serious billing integrity concern.
Please check your statements carefully if you dine here.
*previous comment
The service here was shockingly dismissive and reached a level of “cold treatment” I’ve never experienced before. Even after we patiently waited for a table, the staff treated us as if we were invisible: we were never offered water throughout the entire meal, and the server acted visibly annoyed while taking our order, leaving the menus piled on our table as if we weren’t even there. The most insulting moment occurred when we tried to calmly address these issues with a staff member; they literally turned their back and walked away while I was mid-sentence, showing zero interest in even hearing our feedback. This complete lack of basic human respect and hospitality is unacceptable, regardless of how busy a restaurant might be. It’s a real shame to see such an arrogant attitude in a place that supposedly represents Japanese culture. Save your money and go somewhere where the staff actually treats their guests with dignity.
Albert K
Excellent local japanese restaurant with a happy hour.
$4 high balls? Yes please!
Excellent quality fish. Especially loved the fried squid and chicken. Portions were filling. Sushi tasted fresh and got to try their spicy tuna.
It’s a hidden gem with a terrible parking lot. Would come back
… more$4 high balls? Yes please!
Excellent quality fish. Especially loved the fried squid and chicken. Portions were filling. Sushi tasted fresh and got to try their spicy tuna.
It’s a hidden gem with a terrible parking lot. Would come back
Terry Chan
Our visit to this restaurant was extremely disappointing and fell far short of any standard of professionalism or courtesy. While we understand that arriving 16 minutes late for our 7:30 PM reservation was our responsibility, the way the staff handled the situation afterward was unacceptable. We were told we would be seated at the next available table, yet after waiting for 30 minutes, we watched the host seat another party with a later reservation directly ahead of us without any explanation. When we were finally seated, the service only worsened. No water was brought to the table, the server was curt and unwelcoming while taking our order, and even after we finished, the menus were left on the table despite our requests. The final straw came when we politely tried to express our concerns to a staff member, who abruptly turned their back and walked away before we could finish speaking. This dismissive and disrespectful behavior stands in stark contrast to the principles of Japanese hospitality, or Omotenashi. High tourist traffic is not a justification for openly hostile service. I would strongly advise choosing another restaurant in Oahu where guests are treated with basic respect and consideration.
… moreLee Griffiths
I was walking by… I had no idea what to expect but was pleasantly surprised by everything. The draft beer was great, the sashimi was shockingly fresh and the selection was also what I’d expect on the mainland. This place is inconspicuous but don’t let that stop you from opening the door and sitting down. This place deserves more stars than shown on Google. Definitely coming back here.
… moreAnonymous
I celebrated my birthday here with my family this week. The waiters and waitresses were very patience.
One of the child who came to this dinner had a weird obsession with eating lemons. The servers had no problem with giving him a lot of lemons to eat (more than 10). This place serves food pretty quickly and is delicious but can be quite expensive; however, I would definitely go back.
This place is located in an area thst might be hard to find. The restaurant sign doesn’t light up at night. Parking is limited. If you come here, I suggest coming early. There are street parking available as well.
… moreOne of the child who came to this dinner had a weird obsession with eating lemons. The servers had no problem with giving him a lot of lemons to eat (more than 10). This place serves food pretty quickly and is delicious but can be quite expensive; however, I would definitely go back.
This place is located in an area thst might be hard to find. The restaurant sign doesn’t light up at night. Parking is limited. If you come here, I suggest coming early. There are street parking available as well.
Michael Opalinski
Imanas Tei was one of the most underrated gems I’ve been to on Oahu. The sushi quality was absolutely top notch. While not cheap, the value or quality was outstanding. In addition to the sushi, we tried the katsu and shrimp tempura, both of which were fried perfectly. The entire experience was great, though the service was a tad slow. Not surprising considering it was busy, though. Overall, I’ll absolutely be coming back.
… morePhilip Quan
Pretty good Japanese restaurant. Location is kind hard to get to , you have to drive through a small alley to get to the middle of the property of where it is located.
I went here kind of late at night around 8 pm. We forgot to do a reservation, but they accommodated us at the bar.
Until we decided to order the chankonabe, also known as the soup sumo wrestlers regularly eat. They found a table that had a space available.
I then saw someone ordered the salmon firecracker nigri sushi ($11 for 2 pieces) and immediately wanted that. Withstanding the spectacle of having the salmon and tobiko blowtorched in front of you; it was damn good. The flesh was meaty with a good amount of fat and the fish eggs had a nice smoky flavour.
Intrigued by the sushi, we decided to order a sashimi for 2-3 persons ($40). It was very good, especially the yellowtai and tunal. They were kind of skimpy on the salmon though.
Now for the chankonabe ($31 per person). I had high hopes as this was for sumo wrestlers and I expected sumo sized portions. What we got was a single bowl for the both of us that was too small to fit the contents inside. On top of that we had to cook on a butane stove. We waited about ten minutes to heat the food while at the same time manipulating the food inside to get properly cooked. It was good, but a lot of work and definitely not worth the money.
I think the waitress sense our disappointment by offering a extra plate of udon.
Is it good? Yes. However I went here for the chankonabe and was truly disappointed. Despite being tasty, I will never order that item again. Other than that it was good.
… moreI went here kind of late at night around 8 pm. We forgot to do a reservation, but they accommodated us at the bar.
Until we decided to order the chankonabe, also known as the soup sumo wrestlers regularly eat. They found a table that had a space available.
I then saw someone ordered the salmon firecracker nigri sushi ($11 for 2 pieces) and immediately wanted that. Withstanding the spectacle of having the salmon and tobiko blowtorched in front of you; it was damn good. The flesh was meaty with a good amount of fat and the fish eggs had a nice smoky flavour.
Intrigued by the sushi, we decided to order a sashimi for 2-3 persons ($40). It was very good, especially the yellowtai and tunal. They were kind of skimpy on the salmon though.
Now for the chankonabe ($31 per person). I had high hopes as this was for sumo wrestlers and I expected sumo sized portions. What we got was a single bowl for the both of us that was too small to fit the contents inside. On top of that we had to cook on a butane stove. We waited about ten minutes to heat the food while at the same time manipulating the food inside to get properly cooked. It was good, but a lot of work and definitely not worth the money.
I think the waitress sense our disappointment by offering a extra plate of udon.
Is it good? Yes. However I went here for the chankonabe and was truly disappointed. Despite being tasty, I will never order that item again. Other than that it was good.
Emma Kahoe-Wallace
My friends & I went here for dinner, it was actually my FIRST time ( I live on the Big Island now).
We had reservations & was seated quickly Our FIRST waitress was VERY attentive & patient with us as we asked questions
I ordered a Souchu with Sakura (for the first time) & it was REALLY smooth & goooood! My meal consisted of Salmon Nigiri, Tobiko Nigiri & a pair of Ikura & Uni that was each on Monk Fish Liver & O-M-G…it was THE MOST delicious thing that I have ever tried if ANY of you like liver, in general… you’ll DEFINITELY enjoy it
As we were done with our meals and wanted our checks…we couldn’t find our waitress, tried to flag down another girl, with success BUT…it took a while before she took our cards to process. I understand that the place was a little busy but, when you’re working in a Customer Service field, you need to learn to MULTITASK
All in all, I would STILL come back to experience the WHOLE menu
… moreWe had reservations & was seated quickly Our FIRST waitress was VERY attentive & patient with us as we asked questions
I ordered a Souchu with Sakura (for the first time) & it was REALLY smooth & goooood! My meal consisted of Salmon Nigiri, Tobiko Nigiri & a pair of Ikura & Uni that was each on Monk Fish Liver & O-M-G…it was THE MOST delicious thing that I have ever tried if ANY of you like liver, in general… you’ll DEFINITELY enjoy it
As we were done with our meals and wanted our checks…we couldn’t find our waitress, tried to flag down another girl, with success BUT…it took a while before she took our cards to process. I understand that the place was a little busy but, when you’re working in a Customer Service field, you need to learn to MULTITASK
All in all, I would STILL come back to experience the WHOLE menu