Sushi Shiono Kailua Kona - Kailua-Kona

My wife and I sat there when they were opened at 530 for dinner. I sat right away. ordered their mauna kea roll, lobster tempura, miso butterfish, haussalat and various nigiri. very good things, especially in consideration of the price. forward, I want to go here every time we visit Kona.

Amazing sushit the night we were there! Cant wait to visit again!

This restaurant came highly recommended while visiting the Big Island. Very short staffed. Very hectic. We started with pickled vegetables and miso soup. Both were very good. Then our sashimi came and the orders were very small. The fish was good, not great. As the prices for what you get are not inexpensive, we did not order any more. We left hungry. Did not feel welcomed.

Kona is like a tropical Las Vegas or a Monday night on Bourbon Street. THIS is the top rated sushi place in Kona? What an embarrassment. The sushi was mediocre at best with too mushy rice and meager portions. The horrible fried fare (chicken furikake that the server recommended fried ahi steak) on the other hand was awful AND plentiful. At first, I thought that the katsu sauce could save the ahi tuna steak but sadly it was just a thick glop of salt. The chicken furikake was covered in a goopy sauce that somehow congealed the fried coating on the chicken. There is NO ambiance as the window facing ‘view’ allows for a sneak peek at a gorgeous Japanese paper lantern… That has been covered in plastic and is so filthy and bug covered it is in itself nauseating. People watching is depressing as it is a belly out vibe…and not the good kind. Inside it’s dark and dingy with no attention to aesthetics.

Perfect e erath I g for sushi and all the extras. Wonderful fresh Ingredients. None finer in Kona. Reservations nearly mandatory if you expect a table on a given date. Large parties are accommodated. Dining outside is lovely as well