For flavorful Pacific Rim cuisine made using time-honored recipes and fresh, local ingredients, jet on over to Sansei Seafood Restaurant & Sushi Bar. A definite Kapalua treasure, this eatery stays true to the formula established for their local chain: High-quality food, delicious drinks, and the friendliest service around. Add a chill ambiance, cozy seating, and karaoke on the regular and it’s clear why their winning formula just plain works.
Their ability to offer the full package keeps their seats full all day long every day of the week. So, if you want a spot, you had better sign up well before your trip begins. When booking your table, you’ll need to decide if you want to eat in their upscale dining room, sit out on the patio, or just sidle up to the bar.
No matter where you choose to sit, get ready for an exceptionally high quality of service. The staff put plenty of aloha into all they do, ensuring every guest feels right at home. The chill atmosphere helps, too, as does the cozy seating at all corners of their restaurant.
Despite their exceptional service quality and ambiance, their well-prepared and beautifully plated Pacific Rim cuisine remains the star of the show. The talented chefs use proven culinary techniques to transform simple ingredients into truly elegant dishes.
Then, they put artistic flair into their plating techniques to leave all their guests more than impressed. If you’d like to take your meal to the next level, you can order up beer, wine, and specialty cocktails from the bar. Or go with their alcohol-free drinks for light, refreshing fare with a tropical kick.
Come get a taste of their:
Issei Sushi Combo
When you simply cannot decide between all the amazing sushi rolls, nigiri, and more, go with the Issei Sushi Combo. This dish comes with either a Spicy Tuna roll or California roll to start. Then, they add one each of their salmon, ahi tuna, tamago, and Hamachi sushi-nigiri. Want to try a little something new? Add a quail egg to your nigiri for an extra charge.
Nobu-Style Miso Butterfish
If you’re craving rich ocean flavors in every single bite, treat yourself to the Nobu-Style Miso Butterfish. This Japanese specialty starts with a fillet of tender butterfish marinated in sake and sweet miso. Then, they roast the fish to flaky perfection before piling it on the plate all by its lonesome.
Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp Mash Potato
The Lobster & Jumbo Shrimp Mash Potato promises to satisfy all your cravings while leaving you wholly satisfied. While going big on the portions, they expertly sauté cold water lobster tail along with jumbo shrimp. After that, they create a tarragon cream sauce for the seafood to swim in. Once that’s done, the creamy seafood creation goes over a bed of mashed potatoes to complete this awesome meal.
As you savor your selections, don’t forget to save room for dessert. For chocolate lovers, they have Mom Kodama’s Chocolate Brownie Sundae made using Mom’s famous mac nut and walnut brownie recipe. Once that sweet treat bakes up just right, they add vanilla ice cream and chocolate sauce over the top. If fruity concoctions are more your style, then you’ll love to get a taste of the Warm Granny’s Smith Apple Tart served with vanilla ice cream and caramel sauce.
Insider Tips:
-Want 50% off sushi and their other top menu items? Make a reservation for Sunday or Monday between 5 pm and 5:30 pm to take advantage of their early bird special.
-They only make reservations up to four weeks in advance, so plan accordingly to secure your spot.
-They limit the time at their tables to just 90 minutes.
-Their non-discountable menu items are marked with a red asterisk.
-Expect to see a 3% service fee added to the order when you dine-in. The service fee jumps to 10% for takeout. In both instances, this fee does not serve as a tip.
-Stop by on Thursday and Friday nights to enjoy their late-night menu and karaoke.