Authentic Japanese sushi, fresh island poke, and hot udon noodle bowls in Kailua-Kona. Sourcing daily catches direct from local fishermen at Sushi Cocoro (Ali‘i Drive near King Kamehameha Hotel) and Sushi Ku‘u (Kuakini Highway).
SUSHI COCORO IS Open daily for dine-in & TAKEOUT.
SUSHI KU'U for fast-casual, and quick takeout.
The ultimate stop for fresh sushi and poke after snorkeling!
Grab a fresh poke bowl or specialty roll to-go! We are located right on Alii Drive—perfect for picking up dinner to enjoy by the ocean for a Kona sunset or after a day of snorkeling.
Our Menu
We keep it simple: the fish does the talking.
As Kailua-Kona’s neighborhood, family-owned Japanese restaurants, Sushi Cocoro and Sushi Ku‘u serve the best fresh sushi, premium chirashi, and authentic island poke bowls pulled straight from the same waters you snorkeled in this morning. Sourcing directly from local Kona fishermen and local farms, we bring a true ocean-to-table dining experience to the Big Island.
Craving hot comfort food? Our traditional Japanese udon noodles are fresh and will wreck you for the instant stuff forever.
Conveniently located right near Ali‘i Drive and a short walk from the King Kamehameha Hotel, we focus on exceptional quality, incredible value, and heart-to-heart Omotenashi hospitality. Drop in after exploring the coast or order quick takeout sushi to go!
Crafted by authentic Japanese chefs, Sushi Cocoro brings the freshest ocean-to-table dining to Alii Drive.
We source our fresh Hawaiian fish directly from local Kona fishermen to serve high-quality sushi, poke, chirashi, and udon noodles to our Big Island community.
Our Guests Say
"A hidden gem in the heart of Kona. Only regret is not trying it sooner! Everything we've tried so far is amazing and super fresh! 100/10 recommend"
- C . T.
CREATE YOUR DREAM SUSHI COCoro PARTY Platter!
Planning a wedding, birthday, or corporate event in Kailua-Kona? Whether you are hosting a beachside gathering along Aliʻi Drive, a celebration near the King Kamehameha Hotel, or need an easy party platter for a boat day after snorkeling, we provide the best sushi catering on the Big Island to fit your budget.
We offer flexible $250, $500, and $750 tiered sushi catering packages designed to make event planning seamless. Mix, match, and build your dream menu with fresh signature rolls, premium sashimi, and the best local poke in Kona.
From large venues to intimate family gatherings, we skip the corporate distributors and buy our fish 100% direct from local Kona fishermen to guarantee authentic ocean-to-table freshness.
Order Your Catering Masterpiece:
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Call: (808) 331-0601
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Email: sushicocorokona@gmail.com
We're not easy to find. That's the point.
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Opening Hours
Mon - Fri
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kitchen Last Call: 8:15 pm
Saturday
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kitchen Last Call: 8:15 pm
Sunday
11:30 am – 2:30 pm
5:00 pm – 8:30 pm
Kitchen Last Call: 8:15 pm
0.2 Miles & 4 minute Walk from Courtyard by Marriott King Kamehameha's Kona Beach Hotel
Community News & Updates
HOWZIT?!
Fresh FIsh For Sale
Looking for the freshest seafood in town? From time to time, we have extra premium, sushi-grade fresh fish available for sale directly to our local Kona community.
If you’re curious and feeling lucky, give us a call to see what just came off the boat today. Whether you need an extra slab of premium ahi tuna, snapper, or the day's local catch, we’ve got you covered.
We skip the corporate distributors and buy 100% direct from local Kona fishermen. Support your neighborhood crew and skip the grocery store line by buying straight from the source.
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Availability: Call Us Directly For Today's Catch
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Price: Current Market Price