"One of America's eight best sushi restaurants"
Travel + Leisure, March 2001
"Mango and Crab Roll with Thai Vinaigrette is just one example of D.K.'s inventive handiwork."
Bon Appétit, September 2000
"…three years ago (1997) I wrote, 'you might as well learn D.K. Kodama's name now, because in a couple of years he's likely to be on your short list of hot Hawaii restaurateurs."
HONOLULU Magazine, July 2000
"Locals pack the house for late-night karaoke, the sushi bar specials and Sansei's other Asian influenced recipes."
Food & Wine, May 2000
"You've never been to a sushi bar like this: the Pacific Rim 'tapas' such as foie gras nigiri sushi, Japanese BLT roll – will just kill you. And Maui's best chefs hang out here."
Travel + Leisure, April 1999
"This joint is jumping, endless innovation with a strong Japanese accent…"
Wine Spectator, March 1999
“Best Sushi”
The Maui News’ Best of Maui, 2007
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Bronze Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2007
“Chef of the Year”
‘Aipono Award to Executive Chef, Ivan Pahk, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2007
“Best Sushi" and "Best Late-Night Dining”
‘Aipono Awards, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator, 1998, 1999, 2000, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006, 2007
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Gold Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2004, 2005, 2006
“Best Seafood”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2005
“Best Chef” Ivan Pahk,
The Maui News, Best of Maui, 2005
“Best Sushi,”
The Maui News, Best of Maui, 2005
“Best Seafood,”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2004
“Most Innovative Menu”
‘Aipono Award, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2004
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2003
“Best Meat Dish” and “Best of Show”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2003
“Most Innovative Menu”
‘Aipono Award - 2nd Place, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2003
“Restaurant of Distinction”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2002
“Best Salad”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2002
“Hawaii’s 100 Best Restaurants”
The Honolulu Advertiser, 2001, 2002, 2003, 2004
“America’s Best Sushi Bars”
Travel + Leisure, 2001
“Best Appetizer”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2001
First Place Award – Professional Division
Maui Onion Festival, 2000
“Our Favorite Asian Restaurants”
Bon Appétit, 2000
“Best Appetizer” and “Best of Show”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2000
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 1999, 2000, 2001
Highest Food Rating
Zagat Hawaii Restaurant Survey, 1998, 1999
Overall Rating of 90
Wine Spectator, 1999
Grand Prize “Ultimate Picnic Basket”
‘Ulupalakua Thing, 1999
“Best Chef” D.K. Kodama and “Best Sushi Bar”
The Maui News’ Best of Maui, 1999
“Restaurant of Distinction”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 1998
“Best Sushi Bar” and “Best Japanese Restaurant”
The Maui News’ Best of Maui, 1998
Grand Prize “Elegant Picnic Contest”
‘Ulupalakua Thing, 1997, 1998
“Best Salad”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 1998, 1999
“Best Sushi Bar”
The Maui News’ Best of Maui, 1997
“Best Appetizer”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 1996
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Bronze Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2007
“Best Sushi” and “Best Late-Night Dining”
‘Aipono Awards, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2003, 2004, 2005, 2006 and 2007
“Best Appetizer”
A Taste of Lahaina Festival, 2006
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Gold Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2004, 2005, 2006
“Top Ten Seafood Restaurants in Hawaii”
Gayot, 2005, 2006
“Best Sushi Bar”
The Maui News, Best of Maui, 2005
“Hawaii’s 100 Best Restaurants”
The Honolulu Advertiser, 2003, 2004
“Most Innovative Menu”
‘Aipono Award, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2004
“Best Maui Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2003
“Most Innovative Menu”
‘Aipono Award - 2nd Place, MAUI No Ka ‘Oi MAGAZINE, 2003
“Best Oahu Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Silver Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2006
“Top Ten Wine Lists”
Gayot, 2005
“Best Oahu Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Gold Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2004, 2005
Award of Excellence
Wine Spectator, 2004
“Hawaii’s 100 Best Restaurants”
The Honolulu Advertiser, 2002, 2003, 2004
“Best Oahu Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2002, 2003
“Best New Restaurant”
Hale ‘Aina Award, HONOLULU Magazine, 2001
“Oahu’s 100 Best Restaurants”
The Honolulu Advertiser, 2001
“Critic's Choice”
‘Ilima Award, The Honolulu Advertiser, 2000
“People’s Choice Award”
The Taste at Kapolei, 2000
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