Takenoko Sushi Llc - Hilo

Takenoko Sushi is hands down THE best sushi place in Hilo! Takenoko's is a small intimate sushi restaurant with only 8 seats but has the best service and high quality food. Reservation is highly recommended as the wait list is fully booked months in advance. I've only been here twice, but I can honestly say it's my number one go-to spot for fresh authentic sushi. I love my nigiri sushi, but Takenoko's has really gotten me out of my comfort zone to try new things. Aside from your standard toro, salmon and ebi nigiri, they offer unique types of seafood nigiri that you probably don't really see anywhere else, Such as: Anago (Seawater Eel) Ankimo (Monk Fish Liver) Hirame (Flounder) Hotaru Ika (Firefly Squid) Sakuradai (Red Snapper) and even wasabi on vanilla ice cream! Who would've thought to make that a combo? They also offer BYOB, so feel free to bring your favorite drinks to pair with your food! I wish I got her name, but the waitress that helped us today (Monday, March 27) from 6:30-8pm was very helpful and nice! We asked about the Monk Fish Liver out of our curiosity, and because of her recommendation, my husband and I have come to love it! If you have the patience and the budget, I would highly recommend going to Takenono Sushi!

Amazing service and food. The best of the best! Seating is limited but it's because of their attention to their customers! You won't be disappointed!

Need a reservation, was not able to do walk in or take out.

Excellent quality fish. We ordered takeout as their reservations are full. We got the omakase for 2 and it was reasonably priced at around $50 per person. We are at the nearby park (3 min drive away) and it was perfect!

Bad service It said fully booked til 12/2022 Even Tables still available there, no one seat. Old lady came said it fully booked. So bad