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Ocean Sushi Deli


#11 of 113 restaurants in Hilo
3.5 of 5 stars 19 ratings  |  Write a review
  • Cuisines: Sushi, Japanese
  • 239 Keawe St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-2825
  • (808) 961-6625

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4 of 5 stars
seiryu   12 contributions
Keaau, Hawaii
Aug 18, 2009

Ocean Sushi is our favorite Sushi stop in Hilo. They have good prices and great quality fish. The place is lacking in atmosphere as the interior is sparsely decorated. Also, don't go expecting a sushi bar. Table seating only, and plenty of it. It gets packed and the staff goes a good job keeping up with the demand. They have... more

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2 of 5 stars
offandupout   3 contributions
Roseville, California
Jun 21, 2009

Bad service, fish was not fresh, and your meal comes with plenty of flys. Genki opened in Kona around 3/09. I'd drive the 90 miles from Hilo to go to Genki before I'd return to the Ocean Sushi Deli. It's worth the drive. more

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5 of 5 stars
stefohnee   66 contributions
seattle, wa
Mar 6, 2009

Usually you can get sushi that's either 1) cheap and not so great 2) expensive and really great But I have never before found a place that has cheap AND great sushi - this place is it! The rolls are substantial, the fish is ridiculously fresh (as are all the vegetables like cucumber, avocado, etc.) and the price is RIGHT!... more

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5 of 5 stars
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Feb 5, 2009

i can't get enough sushi! i could eat here every day and never run out of the appetite for ocean sushi. very affordable rolls, sashimi, plates and tempura! more

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1 of 5 stars
Theoryhead   4 contributions
Pasadena, California
Dec 30, 2008
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I went to this place on the advice of a friend and after looking at reviews. It was not good at all. I had a mix of nigiri, rolls and odds and ends. To begin, the fish was not fresh and was cut poorly - the hamachi and tako are the worst I have ever had in 20 years of... more

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4 of 5 stars
next2you   10 contributions
Munich
Jul 27, 2008

This is a very good sushi place. They have many different rolls and a lot of "experimental" sushi on the menu that you probably don't find elsewhere. The rolls are big. So 4 rolls for 2 people is plenty. The ambience is akin to a dirty waiting room at a train station. However service was prompt, friendly and efficient. Not... more

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5 of 5 stars
t42long   7 contributions
Knoxville, Tn
Jul 14, 2008

Something for everyone! We had 10 eating with kids included and not one of us walked away unsatisfied. Even my girl friend who is not a sushi lover...loved her Mahi role. I think it was the Hilo roll. Everything was great! The place had just closed when we pulled up but reopened just for us! They were great and the... more

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4 of 5 stars
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Jan 15, 2008

Sushi is pretty good and inexpensive, but you sort of get what you pay for. more

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5 of 5 stars
nphoenix   6 contributions
arizona
Dec 5, 2007

The food served, the prices, and the service all add up to an excellent rating compared to the disappointments in the Hilo / Volcano restaurants. We enjoyed the Poke and Sushi. If they are open, it’s not a fancy restaurant but you would get a satisfying meal, service and a good value. more

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2 of 5 stars
Deedumans   16 contributions
San Francisco
Aug 24, 2007

I have been going to Ocean Sushi Deli almost every year for 15 years, always great...it could get crowded but was run by this very sweet family who always ensured it ran smoothly. This time when we went back, we noticed that it was closed....or was it? It had relocated across the street. We were happy. They had the same... more

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Ocean Sushi Deli Address

239 Keawe St, Hilo, Island of Hawaii, HI 96720-2825
Tel: (808) 961-6625
* Restaurant price information is based on meal cost per person, excluding drinks, tax and tip.