Staff is only a few folks. Folks that care about the business and are invested in its success. Sushi chef is legit and there are no shortcuts nor do they skimp on ingredients. The oyster shooter is amazing with the quail egg. Anything you try is top quality and executed at a very high level. Update - I'm lowering my score for these guys unfortunately. While the couple that run this place are super great and nice, our second trip here was, well, underwhelming. They no longer serve the oyster shooter with the quail egg, this was the only reason I wanted to go back. Their othe sushi is good, quality fish and expertly made, but the few options compared to my first experience was disappointing. Drinks and the food are overpriced now, probably need to cover their overhead as they are down to only two staff members. read more

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Hidden gem in Kihei. I walked in and they asked if I had a reservation, which I did not. The waitress, I think her name is Satoe told me that it would take about 15 minutes. I noticed that she was the only employee in the restaurant other than the sushi chef. Literally a two man show! This is not a typical Japanese restaurant, this is an authentic Japanese restaurant. Everything from the decorations on wall, to the cleanliness of the restaurant oozes Japan. Everything had its place on the table and on the walls...down to the little cute note card on the table which had the directions and the code to the restroom. We ordered the hamachi carpaccio which was very good, perfect amount of ponzu. I had the chawan mushi that was amazing (not a lot of places serve this specialty). We also ordered the sashimi "A". All the fish was very fresh and flavorful. I ordered the kama and miso butterfish (bowl of rice on the side) for my kids and they loved it. The uni was from Japan, it was full of creamy deliciousness! Everything was so very good, best meal we've had in Maui to date! If you're in Kihei, I totally recommend this place. Good luck walking in, but a reservation would guarantee a seating. The restaurant has a sushi bar seating for approximately 6-8 people and there was 3 tables that sat 4. In my opinion, this is not a place for big parties (8 or more) or loud children or adults! read more

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A+++++. This is amazing sushi. A wonderful Husband and Wife team who put out wonderful food. We've been here several years in a row. A charming space inside. Be sure to make a reservation! read more

1054Togoshi was a great evening with very fresh fish. If you're debating going, there seems to be two main concerns from others: 1. Rude chef -- Clearly, the chef just wants to do his thing, and that's cook, not chat. If that interferes with your perfect meal, please skip. His wife runs service and it's only her so patience is required. She's sweet and non-intrusive. 2. Decor -- look, it's cute in there. Turquoise beach themed with tons of small touches. It's not upscale, swanky or hipster. If you want that kind of ambiance, skip. If those two things don't bother you, come try 1054Togoshi! We really enjoyed our meal. We tried the sashimi chef's tasting and it was fun to try new things, learning more about what we liked. My only gripe is that when we were given a large plate of many types of fish, we weren't told which was which. That made it hard to know what else we wanted to order/write down our favorites. The monkfish liver appetizer and oyster shooters were delicious! Highly recommend. The fresh uni that day was so creamy and sweet. I could have eaten 10. Definitely make the effort to call in and get a reservation. One of the better meals we had in Maui! read more

Love love love this sushi joint. It was the perfect old school Tokyo sushi style with a bit of beach town flair. Found it by accident on my last night in Maui and very glad we walked in. They have omakase menu but need advance reservation. Next time I'm in Maui, I'll definitely do that. Octopus salad was one of the best I've ever had (raw & tasty). The sashimi & sushi quality was fresh & top notch. Friends that were staying a couple more night went back the next day to have the omakase. They were blown away by the experience. Definitely earned its place among the top sushi joints in LA & NYC in my book. I always "test" a sushi place with an order of salmon skin handroll. It is often overlooked and takes skills to make it right. This place got it right crispy skin with just enough meat. Yum. read more

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Such a cute hidden gem. Amazing Japanese couple who own the place and run it solo together. So many cute details and you can feel the love that's been put into the place and the food! One of the only authentic Japanese yellowtail carpaccios on the island! Delicious! read more

Excellent quality fish and a great atmosphere to match. Me and my wife went there last night to enjoy some sushi and was so glad we picked this place. Husband and wife own it, and it was a great experience. read more

Truly some of the best Salmon I've had. It is perfect. The service is great and the location is small and cozy. Very nice layout. You feel as though you are getting private service. It is very expensive but you should know what you are getting into when coming here. Would highly recommend a visit and must have salmon. read more

I am a sucker for raw fish. Sashimi type A is incredibly fresh. I could eat lots of hamachi for life. This is butter. Spicy hamachi roll get. Fresh fresh fresh. Make reservations read more

Pros: I have to admit that I was a bit skeptical about some of the reviews saying that this was the best sushi place compared to major city spots. Conclusion: it really is one of the best sushi places I've ever had! We are talking about super high-quality and fresh fish that melts in your mouth. The interior is super welcoming and cute but behind the sushi counter is a master chef who is very serious about his work (with a pretty serious personality to match!) His wife is the only other employee who is super sweet and takes your order. We did a little bit of everything which included à la carte choices on sashimi and some rolls. The salmon is super fresh and Orion beer is a great pairing! Cons: because it is a two person operation in a small restaurant, everything is a bit slower so I would recommend coming a bit earlier and not to be in a rush! The prices are definitely higher but you get the value that matches the quality of the food. Overall: if you're craving good and pure sushi, this is your spot! We really enjoyed our time here! P.S. if you're curious, the 1054 is representative of the hometown the wife is from which is Togoshi. Apparently the numbers 1054 in Japanese sounds like Togoshi! read more

This is a small tiny restaurant, probably just 4-5 tables with bar seatings. We tried the salmon sushi roll and its the best that we had in a long while. The hospitality of the staff was beyond great ( well i guess you almost have to when its your business). It was a great dining experience. i agree with other yelpers for that portion size, the price is really steep. :( read more

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My husband and I were looking for an excellent sushi spot in Maui that wouldn't bleed us dry. Some friends had told us about 1054Togoshi so we decided to give it a shot. We called around 3:30 to make a reservation, and they were able to grant us one for 7:30 no problem (we wanted to watch the sunset before dinner). Upon arriving, they had a wonderful spot for us at the bar where the only server in the restaurant welcomed us. The food is outstanding. Sushi is incredible quality and the vibe inside is warm and welcoming. This is a classic hole in the wall gem of Maui. Skip the fancy resorts and sushi spots and come here to be treated like family. We ordered warm saki and wine to start with hot green tea. The tea is fantastic if you're a green tea lover and compliments the sushi nicely. We ordered a spicy salmon roll, the 1054Togoshi special roll, and a california roll, along with two pieces of toro nagiri and sake nigiri. Also- we had the butterfish, and it was fantastic. If we had to pick our favorite, the toro and spicy salmon were outstanding- while the 1054 signature roll is nice, the quality of fish is so fantastic it's almost better stand alone. Go for the sushi. Stay for the Hawaiian vibes. This place is a knockout. read more

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Some of the best sushi I've ever had, better than nobu or any swanky place you could imagine. Check this place out!!!!

My first experience at 1054 Togoshi exceeded my expectations! The atmosphere is open yet still feels cozy. You can tell they really paid attention to the details as little touches of aloha are spread throughout the restaurant... from the seaglass used to rest my chopsticks to the hand stamped "mahalo" on the check presenter and receipt, it is obvious that someone put everything together with intent and thoughtfulness. The service was quick even though the restaurant was still half-full when we arrived at 8:20pm (they close at 9:00pm). The server was very friendly and the Chef visited our table to check on us half-way through our meal. And the sushi... mmmmm, the sushi! It was phenomenal! We started with the edamame and the yellowfin carpaccio. The carpaccio melted in my mouth and it was so flavorful! We shared the Eel Cucumber Roll and the 1054Togoshi Roll (Chef's Special) and both were absolutely beautiful and ono! Our total bill before gratuity was about $55. Love this place! I'll be back... soon! read more

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Amazing talent behind this small sushi bar and restaurant, and very attentive and professional service. This is as real as it gets. Freshest fish, gorgeously presented. If you are looking for chit-chat and bling, there are other spots. If you just want to enjoy the flavors and textures of the sea, each prepared to perfection, this is the place. It is not a large place, and they will not rush you out the door, so make a reservation! read more

Context: I used to manage a high end Japanese restaurant in a former life. I know how many Sushi shops skimp on ingredients for costs....1054 is refreshing because it is using authentic, good ingredients. This place is legit! First good sign - the bowl of rice for my daughter was served quickly and the sushi rice is amazing. Well seasoned and short grained. This already tells me the sushi is going to be great - I'd say about 2/3 of the critical ingredients in great sushi is the quality of the rice prep. Octopus Wasabi - must try. They use real wasabi root (you are almost certainly used to only tasting POWDERED wasabi paste at almost every other restaurant you've gone to. This is wasabi root - it usually grows in riverbanks and is more expensive than powdered. Try it. The octopus has a refreshing texture. Small dish. Hamachi Carpaccio: very good. Good texture - complex flavor combo, not too spicy. Nothing mind blowing, but well prepared and yummy. The fish texture was superior - perhaps marinated for a while. Japanese Green tea: real matcha tea...prepared well and NOT TOO HOT! Good matcha tea is expensive and can be ruined by being served super piping hot. Nigiri: back to the rice at hand. The rice was awesome, and the nigiri rice ball was perfectly formed - not compressed too hard. Almost falls apart when you pick it up. Just right. Has some real wasabi applied by the chef. The hamachi and Amberjack - amazing. Like butter. Maguro was very good. Ordered seconds. Spicy tuna - excellent. Complex flavor, not sopping with mayo, tuna was not tataki chopped so the tuna texture was still present. My wife doesn't usually like spicy tuna but said she loved it. 1054 Togoshi roll: Very good. Great flavors and not too much rice. The ikura was very fresh - so fresh that my 2 year old daughter would eat it. Usually it can get briny or fishy tasting when it's a bit older...great sign. Sushi menu warning: you are probably used to seeing 18 different kinds of "Special Maki" on most Japanese restaurant menus. They don't have that here. It's mostly traditional Japanese menu items (They have "Natto" which is a particular taste). I would suggest to the owners to come up with some other sushi roll combinations. They have all the right ingredients to make some interesting combos. This would help other diners who may not be used to the traditional items. Keep up the good work - use the same amount of rice as you do now - not too much like other places! Other small things: - they serve sake with Matsu cups. (Wooden overflow cups). Sales selection is small. - the ginger served is of high quality and is not syrupy sweet. - the wasabi is not pure powdered - it has chunks of real wasabi or is is real wasabi root ground up. Good texture. Service: very nice hostess and waitress. Attentive and kind. If it's busy, the chef and her will be busy. Be patient. Decor - nice and bright. Could use some background music as the place is kind of echo-y. read more

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This husband/wife duo are doing sushi right with this teeny restaurant that essentially requires reservations to get a table at. The eel and toro were melt-in-your-mouth delicious. The snoopy decor and lemur or teddy bear holding your reserved seat are nice extra touches. The husband is all business but wife is very sweet. read more

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Sushi purists, this is one of your best sushi destinations in Maui!! Note: If you're a roll-lover, then there are some fusion roll, crowd-favorite places to go in town. If you just want fresh, delicious nigiri and sashimi in a quiet and relaxing environment, you have to check this place out! Despite not being able to get a seat the first time we went in, we then made advance reservations and subsequently went *twice* in the next four days. :) The sushi is great (Hokkaido uni was sweet, creamy and very well-priced; toro had amazing mouth-feel and decadent creaminess, etc), the two owners are thoughtful and so considerate, and the decor is seashore chic - lots of instagram opps. There are some reviews that state the sushi chef isn't friendly. Based on observations over our two visits, I can attest that isn't the case: it's just that he's not as comfortable communicating in English, and so prefers to leave that to his wife. He was very thoughtful, assembling sake (salmon) nigiri specifically for our 2.5 yr old daughter with no wasabi, and served cut in half for her eating ease. He also was friendly and animated in communicating with customers in Japanese. His wife was absolutely wonderful and made both of our visits lovely ones. A super-kawaii (cute) gesture was when we walked in for our second dinner there, we found two giant teddy bears in leis, sitting at our table, enjoying some (plastic) sushi. I had some fun and left the table with one bear cradling an (empty) bottle of sake and a cup. She appreciated it; I saw her taking a pic of the after-party. All in all, if you are looking for a fulfilling, authentic Japanese sushi meal (the green tea is great too!), this gets my best rec (there's one other destination, but it requires reservations a month in advance; a luxury that I didn't have). And if you are patient and courteous (always good traits, but even more important in Japanese culture), I'm sure you'll have a wonderful experience. Specific recs besides nigiri: chawanmushi (made with young bamboo, shrimp, mitsuba(?) mushrooms), miso butterfish (perfectly marinated with a deep sweet-soy-miso flavor and with cracking-crunchy charred skin), and negitoro (fatty tuna with minced green onion) roll. read more

I have enjoyed sushi in a variety of places: San Francisco, Los Angeles, Las Vegas, etc. This was by far some of the best I've ever had. Plus, this is a great local hidden gem. Small place run by husband I wife (I believe). The decor is cool, nice sake list, good beer & wine choices. All the sushi was clearly hand crafted and super fresh. I highly recommend Togosgi! Oh, make a reservation. It's a small place and they will be busy. Don't be in a hurry and enjoy!! read more

Wow! What a find!! Wonderful sushi, sashimi and service! One sushi chef and one server. (Husband and wife team working together to provide one of the finest dining experiences on Maui.) A little hole-in-the-wall sushi restaurant with a window and walls covered with homespun graffiti, beach signs, spiritual Japanese and English happy talk, island slogans, and notes in aloha "Hawaiian-speak!" The sushi is fresh, tasty, professionally-prepared and as genuine as you could get without going to Tokyo! You will be greeted by the ever-smiling (or should I say) "beaming" Satoe Nakagome -- and prepare from then on for a wonderful dining experience. this restaurant only has five or six tables and a small sushi bar, so be sure and call ahead to make reservations. read more

this is a tiny little hole-in-the-wall place that we were SO fortunate to find in Kihei. Run by a married couple, you WILL get a voicemail if you try to make a reservation but you'll get a call/text back shortly! We had the gambit of the chef's choice dinners, as well as a smattering of other rolls. Everything was divine. We'd go back in a heartbeat, this was some of the best nigiri and sashimi I've ever had in my life. read more

This is the best sushi bar I have ever been to. The ambiance is so chill. I love the Asian Hawaiiian fusion, it's beautiful. The atmosphere is relaxing and the music is wonderful. The owners are super nice and they are amazing at what they do. We never feel rushed. He's a master sushi chef and uses real wasabi that he grates himself. Everything is super fresh and expertly prepared. This is a must go!! I'd give it 10 stars if I could. I go out of my way to come here every week. It's priced well to boot. read more

I highly recommend this place! Wonderfully fresh and authentic sushi served by a very friendly couple from Japan. It's tucked away in a little strip mall off Lipoa street, but don't let the casual setting fool you -- this place is the real deal. High quality fish prepared with care and attention to detail. The ankimo was especially delicious as was the miso soup. Can't wait to go back again read more

Lovely sushi restaurant ran by a lovely couple, great food and great vibe, it can be quiet while enjoying, feels like in Japan while also have the Hawaii vibe to it read more

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This is probably one of our favorite Japanese restaurants in Kihei. Izakay Genbe is excellent as well, but when it comes to sushi and more "up scale" feel Togoshi wins. My favorite dish was wasabi octopus and togoshi roll. Btw they do sake right! You must order it and see. read more

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1054 Togoshi has the best sushi I've ever had in Hawaii. The fish is always fresh and they have special seaweeds from Okinawa. In addition to that, they've got a wide Japanese beer and sake selection. Satoe is the friendliest and most hospitable person ever. The prices match their quality. read more

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My husband and I ate here last night and it was a very unpleasant experience. The food was good, but there is more to dining out than just the food. The owner/chef was so unfriendly and downright rude to us and the other customers. No welcome, no concern over our food, no eye contact, no banter (what sushi bars are famous for), no gratitude for our patronage, no salutations and no thanks at all. Total bad vibes. Naturally, the service was ridiculously slow, which we understood as there are signs all over announcing that it's a 'family business'. It sure would have been lovely if someone had said "I'm sorry to have kept you waiting" when we finally received our order. お待たせしました(omataseshimashita) is what ALL servers say in Japan, even if the food comes very promptly. We waited at least 45 minutes for our small order of sushi!!! Unacceptable! I am a Japanese teacher and fully fluent in Japanese and they were aware of that. I also have been to hundreds of sushi shops all over the world and never have I seen a sushi chef who was so nasty. His poor wife was overworked beyond comprehension because they are too cheap to hire one or two people to care for their customers. No one waiter/waitress should ever be responsible for EVERY table plus the entire counter full of people. It was unbelievable. A huge portion of the dining experience is customer service and there was NONE here as the wife ran around like a crazy person as the phone constantly rang and she couldn't answer it. There was no one to ask how our meal was, if we needed more tea or water, if we wanted any more food, etc. There are good sushi shops all over Maui and there's no reason to go to 1054 Togoshi to be treated rudely by a sushi chef who hasn't a clue as what it means to be in the service industry. He needs to find another job where he doesn't deal with people. I feel so sorry for his abused wife. read more

Didn't have the best experience on my birthday here. A closed sign 'welcomed' us a full 35 minutes before its posted hours of operation to be closed. The chefs sour reception was overcome by his incredibly sweet wife whom bid us to come in after receiving a nod from her stern husband- the chef. I smiled and joyfully announced it was my birthday- the wife was amazing with her friendliness and hospitality but the chef remained stern and unfriendly- I don't recall any words of greeting or otherwise from him as we awkwardly sat in front of him at the incredibly cute sushi bar. It was late so we ordered carpaccio and his signature roll. We were then fairly harshly informed it was 'last call' now! So order up! No thanks - two are enough we said The carpaccio was amazing- thin and melted in your mouth. The signature roll I did not care for - it was very large in diameter so you get fewer pieces and the one you get is hard to eat it's so big. The fish roe on top was also huge in diameter- so fat eggs I have never seen. I found the roll to be hard (not melt in your mouth), too large to eat easily, and the roe size distasteful. The decor is incredibly cute, the wife overly sweet and welcoming but the one who rules the roost with grunts, stern looks, icy aura and condescending attitude towards his delightful wife makes me think I will not return. read more

Just a small section of a strip center. Probably seat 25 max. Husband and wife combo make a great couple. The food??? Rock star sushi. Butter fish is unreal. Spicy tuna is the best ever. Need to make reservations and probably have to do it several days in advance but oh my is it worth it. Five stars and two thumbs up or should I say two chopsticks up. read more

Very pleased with our visit. Food was excellent, very relaxed pace. If you want legit sushi this is the spot! Support local mom and pop shop read more

Tried to go here, said hours are 4-8pm but showed up at 4:45 and the guy rudely told us "can't you see the sign is off?" And after trying to ask multiple times when they open, he replied "get out." read more

Thank you for returning post CV19 closures. We had take out and it was amazing as usual. It was hard to go so long without sushi during the lockdown. This is the BEST sushi on Maui! read more

***For sushi purists, do not come here for a wacky roll with sweet mayo and junk!*** These two angels are a delight to spend some time with as they casually drop insanely delicious foods onto your banana-leafed sushi board. Ask what is seasonal and fresh and trust him; we tried giant octopus from Hokkaido for the first time, something I would not normally order, and it was like eating a cloud borne on crisp ocean breezes. What a privilege to gormandize this mastery of traditional Japanese cuisine. Perfect. read more

Made reservations because it was a Friday, no one answered so I left a message. I got called back which was nice! Yelp said it was closed til Wednesday!!!? Anyhow I Ordered the oyster shooters , 1054 roll , spicy scallop roll , ahi salad, hamachi roll , chawan mushi that I asked to reserve and they let..... SO ONZ!!!the iced green tea was also refreshing. Before we ate they gave us some hot towels to wipe up and at the end they topped it off with complementary slices of pineapple which were sweet!!! Thank you for the yummy food!! Will come back again! Can't wait read more

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Wonderful experience! Super local and super fresh sushi. Great husband and wife duo - service and food is unmatched. Everyone should support local business like this. Can't wait to come again! read more

Excellent sushi - so much better than Sansei. Highly recommend if you're in Kihei. Very nice husband and wife couple.

After reading so many good reviews on yelp, I decided to try this restaurant with my parents. We were their first guests of the day and I asked the hostess where we can sit. The hostess lead us to a table for four. While we were having our meal, the hostess came to our table and asked us to move to the counter. You want to ask me Why? Because she forgot that table was reserved for another party. Are you kidding me? Have you think how rude you are when you open your mouth? In what culture is okay to ask paid customers to move to another table in the middle of their meal? I said no to her. She looks nice and sweet but I still feel so offended. Please do your job, pay attention to your client and never ever say things like that again. Most importantly, the food is just okay. I've been to so many sushi restaurants in the States and Japan. In my opinion this place does not deserve so many compliments. read more

Everything we ordered was amazing. Fast service and some of the best sushi I have had in a long time. The flavors of the fish are really enhanced by the quality and freshness of all the ingredients. This is a small husband and wife owned restaurant and you can tell they care a lot about their customers and serving delicious, fresh sushi. I much prefer this place to any of the bigger chain sushi restaurants in town. Loved the Snoopy decor too! So cute. We will definitely be coming back here next time we are in town and recommend everyone try this place! read more

What a cute little place. The ambiance of this little sushi spot screams Japan. Your eyes will be all over the place looking at all of the small detail and decor before your first plate arrives. The sushi itself is great. We had the chef special roll, sashimi set, miso soup, sake and whiskey cocktail. All was very good, except the soup (little over salted. Sashimi was a generous portion, nice variety, and good fresh quality. Service was great, Ill be back for more. read more

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Awesome sushi! Found my favorite spot for sushi. They are small but unbelievable service and sushi. Dessert is awesome too... try the Taro ice cream, you'll love it. We continue to come back as much as we can. read more