One of the best-loved restaurants on the island, Sansei is Japanese with a Hawaiian twist. Inspired dishes include panko-crusted ahi (panko are Japanese bread crumbs), spicy fried calamari, mango-and-crab-salad roll, and a decadent foie gras nigiri (served on rice without seaweed) sushi. Desserts often use local fruit; the Kula-persimmon crème brûlée is stunning, and on special occasions, the tempura ice cream is worth the calories. The Kapalua location lost none of its intimacy and pizzazz by moving up the street. Both locations are popular karaoke hangouts, serving late-night sushi at half price.
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