Happi Yu Yu Sushi - Kailua-Kona

This place is amazing. I've eaten a lot of sushi, but never at a personal place like this. I've eaten the last april here. this place only takes reservations, so call them safe to make a reservation. there are only a few tables. when I left, there were three other parties. the place is guided by the sushi cook (seiji) and his partner, I think. the dame serves them and takes their order. she will serve them all at night. the sushi is brought out by the sushi cook. he'll say a few words about every sushi roll. this type of service made me feel great and appreciated as a patron. eating itself is a very authentic tasting. this place has not painted the sushi with sweet or hearty sauces. they will not find? American sushi? here. instead, the ingredients are fresh and tasteful. the sushi is put on itself. we ordered the poke bowl, the mistsuppe, a deep fried roll and a few sushi rolls. the fish was fresh and very tasty. overall I recommend Seiji?s sushi as the first stop in kona for amazing authentic sushi.

This small sushi spot is the trip absolutely worth. it is tiny, so they make their reservation in advance. we had the omakase with the love pairing and it was some of the best sushi I experienced with amazing service. the couple who owns and runs this jewel obviously puts her hearts in everything they do. we will definitely come back!

Fantastic little restaurant experience! Delicious sushi could not have been fresher! Husband and wife team were great, and opened their favorite bar to let us try! If you are in Kona, book and come here!

The food here is AMAZING! I started with the Miso soup and cold house love. The wrong taste was the best I had. The Saki was the same with the Elch. The Sashmi was wonderful. Beautiful cuts and the accompanying vegetables paired beautiful. The Wasabi was very tasty and added to the tasteful experience. Next was the spicy tuna reel. The appearance of the role was artistic. The taste surpassed the appearance. Last was the spider roll. Once again, the appearance was an artwork. The taste and textures were a joy! The meal ended with strawberries whipped cream with a hint of chocolate sauce. This was a perfect end to a beautiful meal. The whole experience was wonderful! If you can get a reservation, take what they have available! If I'm Kona again, I'll come back!

I don?t normally give 5 stars on my reviews but I wish there is a 6 stars review that I can give Seiji. This is truly a hidden GEM off of the beaten path. We were so lucky that we could make reservation for the next evening. The first time we got turned away. So folks, do make reservation wayyyy ahead before you even leave town. They only serve no more than 10 guests per evening, 5:30pm, 6:30 and 7:30pm. So you really have the full chef?s attention to create phenomenal sushi dining experience for you. I hardly eat raw seafood but Seiji made it so amazingly delicious. Everything was so exquisitely prepared by him. The chef tasting menu is a must.