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Local Favorite Hamachi Carpaccio - Oao, Kihei, HI

Oao

4.7
4.7
940 Reviews
$50 and over
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 pm
Booked 38 times today
  • Neighbourhood gem
  • Healthy
  • Hot spot
2nd Anniversary Special! On 11/8/2024 when you walk into Oao you can expect to get HALF-OFF ALL SUSHI! No reservations will be taken on that day it is 1st Come 1st Served! Come celebrate Oao's 2nd Birthday on 11/8!

Oao, is Wailea's hottest & newest Sushi Bar & Grill founded by Chef Bernardo Oao Jr. Here we utilize fresh, locally sourced, and authentic ingredients to serve our customers the finest Sushi & Japanese cuisine (with a French Flair) Maui has to offer! Come eat & talk story while dining on our delicious assortment of Fresh Sushi, Juicy Steak, and Delicious Cocktails.

Oao at Wailea is NOT a BYOB establishment. Wine & Sake are ok to bring but bear in mind that we charge a $35 Corkage Fee per bottle brought.

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Dining areas

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Dining
  • Price
    $50 and over
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
  • Hours of Operation
    Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 318-1602
  • Website
    http://www.oaowailea.com/
  • Payment Options
    AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Resort Casual
  • Executive Chef
    Bernardo Oao Jr
  • Catering
    Oao offers extensive catering options.
  • Private party facilities
    Private shows where we send one of our Sushi Chefs to make sushi at a location of your choice are available.
  • Location
    34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753-6525
  • Area
    Wailea
  • Cross Street
    Located in Unit A101 in Wailea Gateway Center Plaza
  • Parking details
    Public Parking
  • Additional
    Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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Menu

Nigiri / Sashimi

  • Big Eye Tuna*

    • Atlantic Salmon*

      • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 11.00
      • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 26.00

    • Hamachi* | Yellowtail

      • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 12.00
      • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

    • King Salmon*

      • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 13.00
      • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

    • Kanpachi* | Amberjack

      • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 12.00
      • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 26.00

    • Tai Snapper*

      • NigiriUSD 12.00
      • Sashimi USD 28.00

    • Hirame*

      Flounder

      • NigiriUSD 12.00
      • SashimiUSD 28.00

    • Uni*

      Sea Urchin

      • Nigiri USD 20.00
      • SashimiUSD 60.00

    • Wagyu* (MP)

      Japanese Beef

      • Anago*

        Saltwater Eel

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 12.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

      • Unagi*

        Freshwater Eel

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 12.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

      • Toro* | Fatty Tuna

        Available in Nigiri (2 Pc) and Sashimi (6 Pc)

        • MP

      • Saba*

        Mackerel

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 10.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 25.00

      • Hotate

        Scallop

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 12.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

      • Ebi*

        Steamed Shrimp

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 10.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

      • Ikura*

        Salmon Roe

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 12.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 28.00

      • Tobiko*

        Flying Fish Roe

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 10.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 24.00

      • Ika*

        Squid

        • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 9.00
        • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 24.00

      • Masago*USD 9.00

        Capelin Fish Roe

        • Tako*

          Octopus

          • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 9.00
          • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 24.00

        • Tamago*

          Sweet Egg

          • Nigiri (2 Pc)USD 6.00
          • Sashimi (6 Pc)USD 20.00

        • 10pc Nigiri Combo*USD 65.00

          Chef's Choice Nigiri Platter

          • Sashimi Trio*USD 45.00

            Tuna, Salmon, Hamachi

            • Chef's Choice Sashimi Combo*USD 95.00

              • Chirashi Bowl*USD 65.00

                Cut / Hand Rolls

                • Salmon Skin*

                  • Tuna Avocado*

                    • Cut RollsUSD 14.00
                    • Hand RollsUSD 13.00

                  • Spicy Scallops*

                    • Cut RollsUSD 15.00
                    • Hand RollsUSD 14.00

                  • Shrimp Tempura*

                    • Cut RollsUSD 18.00
                    • Hand RollsUSD 17.00

                  • Soft Shell Crab*

                    • Cut RollsUSD 18.00
                    • Hand RollsUSD 17.00

                  • Lobster Tempura*

                    • House Special*USD 25.00

                      • Spicy Salmon*

                        • Cut RollsUSD 13.00
                        • Hand RollsUSD 12.00

                      • Philadelphia Roll

                        • Unagi Roll*

                          • Avocado RollUSD 7.00

                            • Cucumber RollUSD 6.00

                              • Cucumber AvocadoUSD 11.00

                                • House VeggieUSD 16.00

                                  • California*

                                    • Cut RollsUSD 13.00
                                    • Hand RollsUSD 12.00

                                  • Spicy Tuna*

                                    • Cut RollsUSD 14.00
                                    • Hand RollsUSD 13.00

                                  • Spicy Hamachi*

                                    • Cut RollsUSD 14.00
                                    • Hand RollsUSD 13.00

                                  • Salmon Avocado

                                    • Cut RollsUSD 13.00
                                    • Hand RollsUSD 12.00

                                  Entrees

                                  • Black Cod*USD 34.00

                                    4oz Miso Marinated Filet & Pickled Red Onions

                                    • Japanese A5 Wagyu* | MP

                                      served with Ponzu & Rosemary

                                      • Prime Ribeye*USD 40.00

                                        6oz Fillet, Brussel Sprouts, Bordelaise Sauce, Chimichurri

                                        • Duck Breast*USD 36.00

                                          Sautéed Mushroom & Kale, Sweet Mash Potato, Plum & Bordelaise Sauce

                                          • Poached Lobster*USD 38.00

                                            4-5oz Tail, Miso Compound Butter, Ali'i Mushrooms, Béarnaise Sauce

                                            Small Plates

                                            • Miso SoupUSD 6.00

                                              served with Tofu & Green Onion

                                              • Big Eye TunaUSD 25.00

                                                served with Kizami & Ponzu

                                                • Wagyu Tataki*USD 25.00

                                                  served with Grated Garlic, Fresh Ginger, Ponzu, and Green Onion

                                                  • Hamachi KamaUSD 32.00

                                                    served with Ponzu, Lemon Wedge, and Green Onions

                                                    • Hamachi Carpaccio*USD 25.00

                                                      served with Serrano Peppers, Micro Cilantro, Garlic, and Citrus Soy Sauce

                                                      • Shiromi / Salmon Sesame Carpaccio*USD 26.00

                                                        served with Hot Sesame Oil, Green Onion, Fresh Ginger, Sesame Seeds, and Citrus Soy Sauce

                                                        • Oysters* | 1pc - 6 / 6pc - 28 / 12pc - 52USD 6.00

                                                          served on the shell with Daikon Oroshi, Ponzu, and Green Onion

                                                          • Uni / Oyster Shooters* | 16 / 13USD 16.00

                                                            served with Ponzu, Green Onion, and Daikon Oroshi

                                                            • Baked Mussels* | 3pc - 10 / 6pc - 16USD 10.00

                                                              served with Dynamite & Unagi Sauce, Bonito Flakes, Masago, and Green Onion

                                                              • Spicy Tuna Rice Cakes* (3pc)USD 18.00

                                                                served with Spicy Aioli, Unagi Sauce, Avocado, and Masago

                                                                • Shishito PeppersUSD 10.00

                                                                  Lime Soy Sauce, Shaved Dashi, Sesame Seeds, Salt

                                                                  • Spicy Japanese EdamameUSD 10.00

                                                                    served with Soy Sauce, Crispy Garlic, Alaea Salt

                                                                    • BroccoliniUSD 12.00

                                                                      served with Lime Soy Sauce & Charred Lemon

                                                                      • Rock Shrimp TempuraUSD 24.00

                                                                        served with Thai Chili Butter Aioli & Chives

                                                                        • Tempura VegetablesUSD 14.00

                                                                          Local Vegetables & Sweet Soy

                                                                          • Fried Brussel SproutsUSD 13.00

                                                                            sprinkled with Parmesan & Salt

                                                                            • Salmon KaraageUSD 14.00

                                                                              served with Mixed Greens, Sweet Soy, and Sesame Seeds

                                                                              • Sautéed Kale & Ali'i MushroomUSD 15.00

                                                                                served with Red Pepper & Garlic

                                                                                • Japanese WingsUSD 16.00

                                                                                  served with Mixed Greens, Soy Glaze, Chili Aioli, and Furikake

                                                                                  • Crab CakesUSD 22.00

                                                                                    served with Mixed Greens & Plum Aioli

                                                                                    • Seafood DynamiteUSD 25.00

                                                                                      Scallop, Shrimp, Zucchini, Mushroom, Dynamite Sauce, Unagi Sauce

                                                                                      • AsparagusUSD 12.00

                                                                                        served with a Sweet Soy Drizzle

                                                                                        Salads

                                                                                        • Spinach Dry MisoUSD 16.00

                                                                                          Arugula, Shaved Parmesan, Fried Leeks, Yuzu Vinaigrette, Truffle Oil

                                                                                          • Cilantro LimeUSD 16.00

                                                                                            Kula Greens, Heirloom Tomatoes, Roasted Corn, Crumbled Goat Cheese, Pumpkin Seeds, and House-made Vinaigrette

                                                                                            Keiki

                                                                                            • Teriyaki Grilled ChickenUSD 10.00

                                                                                              • Teriyaki Grilled SalmonUSD 15.00

                                                                                                • 3pc Shrimp TempuraUSD 10.00

                                                                                                  • 3pc Chicken TendersUSD 10.00

                                                                                                    Tempura battered Chicken Breast & Sweet Soy Sauce

                                                                                                    Dessert

                                                                                                    • Ube Pot De CremeUSD 14.00

                                                                                                      Ube Custard & Fresh Fruits

                                                                                                      • Matcha Panna CottaUSD 14.00

                                                                                                        served with Fresh Fruits, Sesame Seed Brittle, and Whipped Cream

                                                                                                        • Brownie & Vanilla Ice Cream USD 11.00

                                                                                                          • Mochi Ice CreamUSD 10.00

                                                                                                            Department of Health Advisory

                                                                                                            Consuming raw or undercooked meats, poultry, seafood, shellfish, or eggs may increase your risk of foodborne illness, especially if you have certain medical conditions.*

                                                                                                              Last updated: 13 December 2023

                                                                                                              What 940 people are saying

                                                                                                              Overall ratings and reviews

                                                                                                              Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

                                                                                                              4.7
                                                                                                              4.7 based on recent ratings
                                                                                                              • 4.8Food
                                                                                                              • 4.7Service
                                                                                                              • 4.4Ambience
                                                                                                              • 4.2Value

                                                                                                              Noise • Moderate

                                                                                                              Loved For

                                                                                                              • Hawaii

                                                                                                                Japanese

                                                                                                              • Hawaii

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                                                                                                              • Maui

                                                                                                                Best Food

                                                                                                              • Maui

                                                                                                                Healthy

                                                                                                              Review summary

                                                                                                              AI-generated from verified diner reviews
                                                                                                              Oao offers a "delightful sushi experience" with fresh, high-quality fish and creative dishes. The "happy hour is amazing," providing great deals and a lively atmosphere. Guests praise the "friendly and attentive staff," making it a preferred spot for sushi lovers. Despite being "a little pricey," the exceptional service and top-notch sushi make it "worth it."

                                                                                                              940 Reviews

                                                                                                              1. Lora

                                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                9 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined 1 day ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Food quality and service was excellent! Loved the freshness of the fish.

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                                                                                                              2. Ryan

                                                                                                                Portland

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                3.0

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                Dined 2 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 3
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 1
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 4
                                                                                                                Food was great, but the service was some of the worst I’ve experienced anywhere. The waitress took forever to acknowledge us after being seated, and never once checked in with us after taking our order.

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                                                                                                              3. Chuck

                                                                                                                Hawaii

                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                5 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined 3 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 3
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                The food and presentation is always superb. The staff is very friendly and we dine there frequently. Always delicious.

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                                                                                                              4. Joe

                                                                                                                Seattle

                                                                                                                31 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                31 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined 5 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                A delightful sushi experience. Unbelievable what was available: salmon belly, uni, toro. And generous pieces of fish on the nigiri. Lovely sake list afffordable and approachable with great descriptions. Waitress was charming and efficient

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                                                                                                              5. John

                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                Toronto

                                                                                                                32 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                32 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                We were there for lunch on a Saturday which also was during their 12-5 happy hour. The quality of the fish and taste of the food was soperb. We enjoyed our drinks and meals.

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                                                                                                              6. Clara

                                                                                                                London

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                1 review

                                                                                                                Dined 6 days ago

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Amazing restaurant, incredible food and great service!

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                                                                                                              7. Cathy

                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                Hawaii

                                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                7 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 20 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                The freshest fish, great vibes and fun innovation with menu items. Miso black cod was superb. Surf and Turf roll was spectacular and the Ahi on crispy rice was my favorite. As good as Nobu, without the high price tag. Definitely will be back!

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                                                                                                              8. Marjorie

                                                                                                                San Francisco

                                                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                14 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 18 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Great restaurant for all! We celebrated a birthday and it was wonderful.

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                                                                                                              9. Rachel

                                                                                                                Tahoe

                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 18 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 4
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                This was our second trip here in 2 weeks. Food is so good! A little pricey but worth it. The service this second time was a little slower this go around. We will be back!

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                                                                                                              10. Tom

                                                                                                                VIP

                                                                                                                Houston

                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                5.0

                                                                                                                4 reviews

                                                                                                                Dined on 17 February 2025

                                                                                                                1. Overall 5
                                                                                                                2. Food 5
                                                                                                                3. Service 5
                                                                                                                4. Ambience 5
                                                                                                                Terrific and creative food. Excellent service. Easy parking and access

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                                                                                                              FAQs

                                                                                                              Oao offers takeout which you can order by calling the restaurant at (808) 318-1602.

                                                                                                              Oao is rated 4.7 stars by 940 OpenTable diners.

                                                                                                              Oao does offer gift cards which you can purchase here.

                                                                                                              Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

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                                                                                                              2 people
                                                                                                              7:00 pm
                                                                                                              Booked 38 times today

                                                                                                              Order delivery or takeout

                                                                                                              Google Map for Oao

                                                                                                              34 Wailea Gateway Pl, Kihei, HI 96753-6525

                                                                                                              Dining areas

                                                                                                              Additional information

                                                                                                              • Cross Street
                                                                                                                Located in Unit A101 in Wailea Gateway Center Plaza
                                                                                                              • Area
                                                                                                                Wailea
                                                                                                              • Hours of Operation
                                                                                                                Lunch Daily 12:00 pm–3:00 pm Happy Hour Daily 3:00 pm–5:00 pm Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–10:00 pm
                                                                                                              • Price
                                                                                                                $50 and over
                                                                                                              • Cuisines
                                                                                                                Japanese, Sushi, French / Japanese
                                                                                                              • Dining style
                                                                                                                Casual Dining
                                                                                                              • Dress code
                                                                                                                Resort Casual
                                                                                                              • Parking details
                                                                                                                Public Parking
                                                                                                              • Payment Options
                                                                                                                AMEX, Discover, Mastercard, Visa
                                                                                                              • Executive Chef
                                                                                                                Bernardo Oao Jr
                                                                                                              • Additional
                                                                                                                Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Happy Hour, Takeaway, Wheelchair Access, Wine
                                                                                                              • Website
                                                                                                                http://www.oaowailea.com/
                                                                                                              • Phone number
                                                                                                                (808) 318-1602
                                                                                                              • Catering
                                                                                                                Oao offers extensive catering options.
                                                                                                              • Private party facilities
                                                                                                                Private shows where we send one of our Sushi Chefs to make sushi at a location of your choice are available.
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