Seven-seat counter in Ala Moana serving a 16-course Edomae omakase by chef Hiroshi Tsuji, with two nightly seatings and BYOB policy.
At a glance
- Price
- $$$$
- Courses
- 16
- Seats
- 7
- Chef
- Hiroshi Tsuji
- Reservations
- OpenTable
- Booking
- OpenTable
- Category
- Counter only
- Cuisine
- Edomae sushi
- Price
- Luxury
Sushi Gyoshin occupies a small counter on Piikoi Street in Honolulu's Ala Moana neighborhood, with seating limited to seven guests. Chef Hiroshi Tsuji prepares a 16-course Edomae-style omakase, working fish sourced both locally in Hawaii and from Japan's Tsukiji Market.
Service runs in two seatings a night, Tuesday through Saturday, at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday. The counter-only format means every course is served directly by the chef, with no table seating offered.
Sushi Gyoshin is BYOB, so diners bring their own wine, sake, or beer rather than ordering from a house list. Pricing sits at the top end of the market (price tier 4), consistent with a multi-course, chef-driven Edomae tasting.
Reservations are handled through OpenTable rather than by phone walk-in, and given the seven-seat capacity, booking ahead is the practical way to secure a spot. The restaurant is located at 436 Piikoi St A, a short distance from the Ala Moana Center area, and can be reached at (808) 853-7097 for questions outside of the booking platform.
Good to know
- How many seats does Sushi Gyoshin have?
- The counter seats seven guests; there is no table seating, as dining is counter-only.
- How do I book a reservation?
- Reservations are made through OpenTable; given the small seven-seat counter, booking in advance is recommended.
- Can I bring my own wine or sake?
- Yes, Sushi Gyoshin is BYOB, so guests bring their own wine, sake, or beer for the meal.
- What time are seatings?
- There are two seatings per night, Tuesday through Saturday, at 5:00 p.m. and 8:00 p.m.; the restaurant is closed Sunday and Monday.
- Who is the chef and what style of sushi is served?
- Chef Hiroshi Tsuji prepares a 16-course Edomae-style omakase using fish sourced from both Hawaii and Japan's Tsukiji Market.
Details checked October 1, 2026. Prices and hours change; confirm before you go.
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