Next door to the Kapalua Bay Hotel, at the upscale Shops at Kapalua is this entertaining Japanese seafood restaurant and sushi bar. Family-style sharing of dishes, which run the gamut from traditional sushi and sashimi offerings to intriguing fusion dishes like Japanese jerk chicken, is encouraged, and a nice selection of cold and hot sakes keeps the dining room lively. The décor is typical Japanese, with many booths divided by shoji screens. Brave patrons belt out their favorites during laser karaoke in the late-night hours.

Sansei Information:

• Japanese, sushi menu. Dinner, late-night. Closed Mon-Wed. Bar. Casual attire. Reservations recommended.