Sura Hawaii
Ala Moana, Honolulu
Restaurant in Honolulu, United States
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Dress
Casual
Why go
Sura Hawaii is a practical Honolulu pick when the night may run late and the group wants energy over ceremony. Book it for casual celebrations, dates, or post-event dinners; cross-shop The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood for a more formal occasion or Akasaka and Amaterasu for a tighter Honolulu dinner plan.
About Sura Hawaii
Sura Hawaii is a Honolulu venue with a casual dress code and late operating hours Tuesday through Sunday. It is closed on Monday and open from 5 PM to 2 AM on the other days, so it is best considered for evening or late-night plans rather than lunch.
When planning around Sura Hawaii, use the hours and casual dress code as the main anchors. For specifics such as cuisine, menu format, chef, pricing, reservations, seating, takeout, delivery, or dietary accommodations, check directly with the venue before building a detailed occasion around those needs.
Pick it for late-night flexibility, not a formal dining brief
Sura Hawaii is easiest to place in a Honolulu itinerary when the priority is a casual evening plan that can run late. With service listed from 5 PM to 2 AM Tuesday through Sunday, it can work for diners looking beyond standard early dinner hours.
For a special occasion, the key question is how much certainty the group needs before booking. If the plan depends on pricing, a published menu structure, a specific cuisine, or a formal service style, those details should be checked directly before committing. For another option to compare, consider The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood. Akasaka, Amaterasu, Ki Club, Bread ＆ Butter are also names to consider when comparing dining plans.
Who should book, who should cross-shop
Book Sura Hawaii when the basics fit the plan: Honolulu, casual dress, evening-to-late-night hours Tuesday through Sunday. It is a practical candidate for diners who want a nighttime option and do not need every menu, price, or service detail settled in advance.
If the occasion requires a more defined brief, compare Sura Hawaii with The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, Ki Club, Akasaka, Amaterasu, or Bread ＆ Butter. Use those alternatives as planning reference points and confirm current details directly with each venue.
Planning details
- Location
- 1726 Kapiolani Blvd #101, Honolulu, HI 96814
- Reservations
- Book on OpenTable
- Website
- surahawaii.com
- Phone
- +18089416678
The take
The Take
The Vibe
Sura Hawaii sits at street level on Kapiolani Boulevard, anchoring a working Korean dining corridor that feels neighborhood-first rather than tourist-driven. The piece frames the restaurant in a grounded, approachable register: banchan-forward plates, family-style portions and barbecue and stews built for sharing. That context makes the place feel casual and unpretentious, drawing office lunch crowds, evening regulars and late-night return trips after shows. The overall mood reads like a reliably active neighborhood spot where Honolulu’s local culinary history — Korean roots shaped by Japanese technique and Hawaiian ingredients — is on clear display.
Best For
This is primarily a local meal destination: ideal for midday lunches and weekday after-work meals as well as full dinners and late-night outings. The description calls out office lunch traffic and evening regulars, and explicitly mentions late-night return trips, so it suits groups of friends, families and anyone looking for a hearty shared meal after a show. Its family-portioned, banchan-forward cooking makes it especially well matched to group dining and family visits rather than formal or destination-only occasions.
Ordering Tips
Approach the menu with sharing in mind: the write-up emphasizes banchan and family-sized portions, and highlights Korean barbecue, stews and fermented staples as central formats. The venue’s signature items include marinated beef, pork belly and chicken, plus soups like soft tofu and kimchi soups, and casual plates such as fried chicken and fried noodles. Order multiple dishes to share so everyone can sample banchan and a mix of barbecue and stews — a straightforward way to experience the Honolulu-specific take on Korean flavors described in the piece.
Venue details
Ambiance
Modern industrial space with lively, energetic atmosphere featuring Korean music and décor that transports diners to Korea; Korean staff (ahjummas) provide attentive service and tips on proper BBQ enjoyment.
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Vibe
Best For
Experience
At the Table
- Dress Code
- Casual
- Noise Level
- Lively
- Service Style
- Upscale Casual
- Meal Pacing
- Leisurely
- Capacity
- Medium
Signature Dishes
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Location
1726 Kapiolani Blvd #101, Honolulu, HI 96814 · Directions
Also consider
Where to Go If This Does Not Fit
Pick The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood if the occasion needs a more traditional celebratory setting. Pick Akasaka or Amaterasu if the group wants a tighter dinner brief in Honolulu.
Restaurant context
How It Compares
Sura Hawaii is the easier late-night play in this Honolulu set: choose it when timing and room energy matter more than a formal culinary brief. The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood is the stronger special-occasion comparison if the group wants a clearer splurge signal, a more conventional celebration setting, a dinner that feels planned around the room.
For diners comparing Japanese-leaning options, Akasaka, Amaterasu, Ki Club are better cross-shops when the priority is a more focused dinner choice rather than late-night flexibility. Sura Hawaii is more useful when the group needs an easy Honolulu option that can handle a social, after-hours plan.
Bread ＆ Butter is less of a direct swap because it sits outside the immediate metro comparison. Keep it on the list only if location is flexible; otherwise, Sura Hawaii, Akasaka, Amaterasu, Ki Club, The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood form the more practical Honolulu decision set.
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Compare Sura Hawaii
| Venue | Location | Awards |
|---|---|---|
| Sura Hawaii | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Ki Club | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Akasaka | Honolulu | No published awards |
| The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood | Honolulu | No published awards |
| Bread ＆ Butter | Urban Honolulu | No published awards |
| Amaterasu | Honolulu | No published awards |
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FAQ
Frequently Asked Questions
What should I wear to Sura Hawaii?
Sura Hawaii lists a casual dress code. Neat casual is a safe choice for an evening in Honolulu; formal attire is not indicated.
Is Sura Hawaii good for a special occasion?
It can be considered for a casual evening occasion in Honolulu, especially if the late hours fit the plan. If the occasion depends on menu format, pricing, service style, or other specifics, check those details directly before booking.
Is lunch or dinner better at Sura Hawaii?
Dinner is the relevant option based on the schedule: Sura Hawaii is listed as open from 5 PM to 2 AM Tuesday through Sunday and closed Monday. Lunch hours are not listed.
Can Sura Hawaii accommodate groups?
If you are planning for a larger party, contact Sura Hawaii directly and confirm availability for the date and time you want.
What are alternatives to Sura Hawaii?
For comparison, consider The Signature Prime Steak & Seafood, Akasaka, Amaterasu, Ki Club, or Bread ＆ Butter when deciding what kind of evening plan fits best. Confirm current details directly with each venue.
