This year, make it your resolution to venture out to Gokoku Sushi at Koko Marina Center in Hawaii Kai for some authentic Japanese food with local and Pacific Rim twists. In addition to great food, the eatery offers a trendy…
Stepping through the tinted doors of Gokoku Sushi in Koko Marina Center, one is transported to a chic, modern eatery, wafting with yummy delights. Coming close to its one-year anniversary, Gokoku’s chef Toshiyuki Watanabe already is planning a special December…
Since opening in December of last year, Gokoku Sushi has been serving up a notable menu of Japanese fare, as well as a twist of contemporary fusion. Launched by Japanese restaurant group Pierthirty USA, the eatery continues its savory streak…
When we go out for a traditional meal — be it for a special occasion or otherwise — we’re doing much more than merely satisfying hunger pangs. There’s an intangible, but very special, nourishment that comes from connecting with time-honored…
Anyone who travels to Japan this time of year is likely to find rooftops buzzing with beer gardens and merriment, as residents partake in the local custom of cooling down, relaxing and having fun with ice-cold brewskis in hand. Right…
The first thing one notices when walking into Gokoku Sushi at Koko Marina is the décor. Bathed in subtle light, the quiet restaurant features dark woods, deep reds, plush furniture and a sushi bar overlooking the marina harbor. It is,…
Gokoku Sushi hit Hawaii’s dining scene late last year, but chef Katsuhisa Inoue already had been crafting new culinary creations. The Koko Marina restaurant in Hawaii Kai features Japanese-European fusion, which is further explored in its new, expanded menu, which…
Although the heavenly harbor view alone would be more than enough to entice Islanders to come running, Gokoku Sushi — a new gourmet sushi spot making its home in Hawaii Kai — also offers fresh and delectable eats as well.…
When looking out over Koko Marina in Hawaii Kai, with its glistening turquoise water sitting at the foot of the Koolau’s vast expanses, the view is nothing short of breathtaking. It’s only appropriate, then, to enjoy a meal that’s just…
Looking out on the beautiful Hawaii Kai marina, Pierthirty — a Japanese restaurant company — has established the prime location for its flag-ship restaurant: Gokoku Sushi. Potentially the first of a fleet of 20 more restaurants under the Pierthirty name,…
