delicious food and great service!! our party of 4 came around opening time and we were lucky to be seated at the bar. the restaurant was busy the entirety of our meal, so i would definitely recommend making a reservation. we ordered a spicy mongoose roll, unagi cucumber roll, and shiono boat deluxe (sashimi, hawaiian volcano roll, shrimp/soft shell crab tempura, chicken/beef teriyaki). we enjoyed everything we ordered and the portion of food was perfect for 4 people. our favorites were the hawaiian volcano roll, which was unique and flavorful, and the beef teriyaki which was cooked perfectly. overall i would definitely recommend this restaurant when on the big island!!
It was a very pleasant experience. The food was tasty: sea urchin was fresh and flavorful. Yum yum, and Hawaiian rolls were delicate and balanced; two special rolls were very Japanese style: the main ingredient, fish was straightforward; a lot of fresh and tender ahi and yellowtail. We 've been to Japan a few times and my husband enjoyed very fishy rolls very much. However, we are from California and I 'm used to a bit more eclectic taste of roles. The service was excellent and the price is adequate. I strongly recommend the place.
We came to eat there after a long day of snorkeling. We were quite hungry! Miso soup was watery, we also ordered the premium chirashi bowl which was nicely presented. Rolls were decent proportions but one too much mayo for our palate. Nigiri cuts were small, rice base gummier than typical. Overall compared to sushi places back home in PNW/Seattle area food quality failed to impress, but service was good and restaurant had nice ambiance. Also takes reservations which was a plus for us since we didn't want to wait long to eat!
The food was outstanding in the service very quick. However, there was a large group party of 10 that were very noisy drinking lots of alcohol, and it was hard to carry on conversation within my table. Next time I think I will request to sit outside that's the first time that has happened to me while dating at Shionos Other occasions have been outstanding with a quiet ambience. Unfortunately, large parties do tend to get quite noisy.
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I came with a group of 7 with a baby they charged for having a party of 8 or more. Also service was extremely slow. The tables that got sat after us got food before our party. Food was alright. Not worth the dollar. Service: Dine in Meal type: Dinner Price per person: $100+ Food: 2 Service: 1 Atmosphere: 5
The food is fresh and delicious with attention to detail, and the service was friendly and prompt. I was annoyed that the staff refused to seat us outdoors, as I had requested. There was no reason for the outdoor dining area to have been closed.
Could be because I was pregnant at the time but I dream/crave about the Ten Zaru Soba dish. No one sells cold soba noodles around where I live so I might have to fly to Kona again just to satisfy the craving.
I've been eating here for years one of the best if not the best sushi restaurant in Kona. Really going to miss this place when it closes.. Mahalo plenty for all the food times and memories I had here.
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We are sushi regulars and this place was recommended by a local. For us it was simply average. sorry, I wanted it to be amazing it just wasn't. Maybe we are spoiled by our local spot at home
Love Sushi Shiono. Have been going here since the first week they opened eons ago. The sushi is top notch. Excellent rolls. Love their Boat for two. The staff are very friendly and helpful.
