July, 2026 - Horizon Guest House

Located in downtown Kona, just off Ali’i Drive, is Seiji’s Sushi, a Japanese sushi restaurant. Calling for a reservation is essential as they only have three tables, and do not take walk-ins. This restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for serving some of the best sushi on the island.

We arrived for an early dinner at 5pm. We had made a reservation for Omakase, the chef’s multi course meal.

Appetizer was first – local greens. Followed by a bowl of miso soup.

Next was a sashimi platter to share. The fish was super fresh and delicious!

This was followed by a small bowl of fried tofu.

Next was a dish of shrimp, fish and vegetable tempura.

Next was a piece of seared kampachi.

A shared mixed platter of sushi, including unagi, was next.

Finally, a small dessert was the perfect ending. A matcha cookie with chocolate ice cream, whipped cream and strawberries. Perfect!

The meal was delicious, and the flavors delicate, including possibly the best wasabi we’ve ever had. Highly recommended.

To find Seiji’s Sushi, walk through the arcade to the left of the Cheeky Tiki Restaurant & Lounge on Ali’i Drive, the arcade leads into an open area. Seiji’s Sushi is located on the other side of this open space. There is parking behind the restaurant but availability is limited. Additional parking is available only a few minutes walk away.

Seiji's Sushi

75–5669 Ali’i Dr, #1106, Kona

Ph. 808 329 7278

Hours:

Thursday – Monday 5-9PM

https://www.seijissushi.com

The Tahitian lime is a large lime, also known as a Persian lime, and is often seedless. We have a large tree as part of our vegetable garden and it produces fruit for the majority of the year (usually about 10 months of the year).

When just ripe the skin turns a slight yellow shade. The Tahitian lime was introduced to California from Tahiti in the 1800s and from there to Hawaii soon after, although some believe they first arrived in Hawaii from Micronesia.

Tahitian limes are not currently exported from Hawaii to the mainland, though they have been exported to Canada. Limes from Mexico make up 90% of the mainland market for limes, but there is hope for an export market from Hawaii to open up in the future should mainland restrictions be eased.

There are specific quarantine rules on all exported fruit and vegetables from Hawaii, and any exemptions undergo a rigorous process of review with the USDA.

Fresh Tahitian limes are served every morning at Horizon on the fruit platter. Add some freshly squeezed lime juice to your fruit bowl and enjoy!

Restaurant review: Seiji’s Sushi

Located in downtown Kona, just off Ali’i Drive, is Seiji’s Sushi, a Japanese sushi restaurant. Calling for a reservation is essential as they only have three tables, and do not take walk-ins. This restaurant has quickly gained a reputation for serving some of the best sushi on the island.

Seiji's Sushi

Tahitian Limes on the Big Island

The Tahitian lime is a large lime, also known as a Persian lime, and is often seedless. We have a large tree as part of our vegetable garden and it produces fruit for the majority of the year (usually about 10 months of the year).