Koiso Sushi Bar in Maui

Best meal on Maui. Maybe best sushi I’ve ever had. Super fresh. Everything is prepared with care. Excellent service. Called a day ahead and got a reservation due to a cancellation, which is lucky! Definitely worth calling to get in for this meal. We felt the prices were really reasonable for the quality.

Exceptional. Our sushi place back home ruins what other people feel is great sushi where they're from. Koiso may have in turn ruined our place being the best for us.The owner was very charismatic and fun to chat with. Even better to watch him perform what seems like a perfected craft.It's more traditional in the sense that the fish and combinations speak for themselves with little reliance on sauce like most others.Don't bother trying to walk in, and good luck trying to get a reservation inside a week. Book this one well in advance, it's worth it.

Get reservations; we called again and were able to replace someone who canceled. I loved the quiet and relaxed atmosphere, the sushi clocks on the walls, and of course the very methodical sushi master expertly cutting fish and grilling eel behind the counter. He had several cuts of fresh fish and seafood and we enjoyed watching him work his magic, which was quick and perfected. We sat sandwiched between a legit Japanese older couple taking their mom out, and a young couple who had just come from the beach. Husband said it was the best octopus he had ever had, which is why he ordered another round before we left! Intimate setting and delicious sushi, thank you Koiso!

The best sushi we have ever had. The Toro aka tuna belly was by far the most delicious. A very small spot with only seating for about 10-12 people. You must make a reservation or you won’t get to eat here. But it’s worth it. The only sushi spot to go to when in Maui.

Koiso was one of the highlights of my trip to Hawaii and was so good that I went twice during my stay! Keep in mind, it is RESERVATION ONLY, so call in advance to make sure you can go. The establishment only seats maybe 15-16 people at any one time, but it truly makes for a genuine and one-of-a-kind experience. Watching the owner make sushi right in front of you is quite hypnotic, and the quality of fish you’re getting is well worth the price. Really, really enjoyed this place!