Tsuki Maki is a pop up at UPSTAIRS Hawaii on Waikiki Beachwalk. They offer a 10-course omakase for $85 per person. They do 2 seatings and they serve 6 guests all at the same time. I enjoyed the hand rolls with the toasted nori which the chef makes right in front of you. The amount of protein you get is generous. My favorite was the dungeness crab and king salmon. Before dessert gets served, the chef will ask if you want to do an add on of the special hand roll or to re-order any of the previous hand rolls you ate. I thought the portions were good as is but I did order the add on, amaebi hand roll, that night because I probably won't get to eat here again anytime soon. That costed an extra $14 but it was worth it. The overall dining experience was cool and fun.
Since this is a pop up, trying to get a reservation was the most challenging. I suggest following @UpstairsHawaii and @Tsuki__Maki on Instagram to see when they will release their next block of reservations and the instructions on how to book. If you want to dine here with more than 2 people, you need to plan how to make the reservation because you can only book for 2 people. They used to use email for reservations but when I booked in July, it was through Resy. Tsuki Maki is taking break in September and October and will be returning in November. I highly recommend this and I would come back again for more hand rolls. For parking, I parked across the street at the Bank of Hawaii building and got validation from the restaurant.
UPSTAIRS Hawaii
280 Beachwalk
Honolulu, HI 96815
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| Green Bell Pepper w/ Salt Konbu |
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| Ahi Taku Maki |
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| Hamachi Yuan Zuke Maki |
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| Kona Abalone Sakamushi |
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| The not so spicy Tuna Maki |
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| King Salmon Maki |
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| Chawanmushi |
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| Dungeness Crab Maki |
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| Tara (black cod) Maki |
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| Yuzu Sorbet w/ Sake Jelly |
