This is how sushi should be eaten. Our omakase experience was truly unforgettable and one of the most special dining experiences we've ever had. Being able to sit at the counter, watch the chef work, and hear the stories behind each course gave us a whole new appreciation for the artistry of sushi. Every piece was prepared with such care, precision, and craftsmanship, and you could feel the passion and love that went into every bite. The opportunity to interact with the chef throughout the meal made the experience even more memorable. Watching each piece come together right in front of us transformed dinner into a performance and a lesson in the art of sushi making. Every bite was exceptional, showcasing the quality of the ingredients and the skill behind their preparation. The flavors were delicate, balanced, and unlike anything we've experienced before. We had a wonderful evening celebrating our anniversary, and this meal made the occasion feel truly special. Thank you for an incredible experience that we will be talking about for years to come. read more

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One of the best intimate date locations in Honolulu because there's limited seating (without the feeling of being rushed) and the food is amazing. While limited seating may feel like a disadvantage, it really only hurts those who don't plan well. Otherwise, it means that you don't have to share your experience with am entire full restaurant of people on a Friday night. This restaurant can only seat maybe eight. My husband and I went with the most affordable set menu but its didn't matter because we just started stacking our favorites onto the course afterwards. The wagyu is a must but we loved everything. read more

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My wife brought me here for my birthday. She knows I love sushi. When we arrived, we were greeted by the manager, where he led us to our seat. The environment was relaxing, which we felt very welcomed. We were then greeted by both chefs. They were very accommodating with my wife's food diet, and made an exception to the policy. Every staff member we engaged with were so kind, professional, and down to earth. They explained each dish, and were very responsive to questions we had. We had a wonderful experience and enjoyed the food. I highly recommend Toro for those who love sushi and great people. read more

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This hidden omakase spot tucked away at Nimitz was a really fun find. The entrance is honestly a little confusing at first and parking is inside the building, so it feels a bit like you're discovering a secret restaurant. Once inside though, the space is surprisingly sophisticated with a calm, intimate sushi counter atmosphere. We ordered a bottle of sake and went with the chef's omakase, which turned out to be the perfect amount of food not too little and not overly stuffed by the end. sushi started coming out piece by piece. Everything looked beautiful and very carefully prepared. Some highlights were the uni, where we got to try two different types Hokkaido uni and Santa Barbara uni. Both were creamy and rich, but the Hokkaido one was especially buttery. There were also several standout nigiri pieces like sweet shrimp topped with roe, lightly torched fish with a bit of citrus, and a fatty cut of tuna that melted in your mouth. One of the more memorable bites was a piece of sushi topped Wagyu which was really rich, luxurious flavor. The progression of the meal felt thoughtful and balanced between lighter fish and richer pieces. We finished the omakase with a sorbet dessert, which was a nice refreshing way to end the meal after all the rich seafood. Overall this place feels like a hidden gem omakase experience in Honolulu. Great sushi, relaxed but refined atmosphere, and a fun chef's counter experience that makes the whole dinner feel special. read more

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Hidden away omakase a bit away from the Waikiki beach area. Came here for a Saturday dinner. Parking is free - but is a bit easy to get lost trying to make your way to the restaurant from the parking garage (follow their instructions haha). Had an RSVP and was sat immediately. Was a little bit crowded - sushi bar seating only. Drinks were very good, as was all the sushi dishes. Was a very good time and the chefs were very nice. The only negative would be the spacing as it is pretty cramped. Would recommend as a nice sushi omakase spot! read more

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What a remarkable little spot. It took me a while to find it tucked into the back of Nimitz Center. The door slides open. Not push/pull. The service was on point. Dishes swapped out. Ginger refilled. Water refilled. Wasabi was freshly grated. Perfection. A cozy little dose of wonder. We came to have a small meal before night shenanigans. The small omakase. Wow. Every dish was well thought out and built up on the previous dish. I was surprised at how much I loved every dish. It helps to have someone special to share it with. I would never have come here by myself. And I would have missed out. What an amazing spread for even the lowest omakase option. The deep fried shirako, the seared dishes, the toro with foie gras, the wagyu w truffle... everything was out of the park. 100 bucks. How? I even found myself munching on fried shrimp legs. I normally don't. The miso soup. The damn dessert. Absolutely monstrous deals. I stopped taking pics, I was lost in the sauce. I can only hope for more chances to eat here. read more

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Hands down this place legit great. At first it was somewhat confusing to find the restaurant, we folllow the parking signage to get to the general area located inside a lobby and theres a black door with no sign at the unit. We opened the door to confirm they are actually there. They do send instructions via text when you book so that was helpful, it's just lengthy and can reference it when u park. The food was really really good, taste, proportions and portion was on point! Left the place full and satisfied! The restaurant has only counter seats, about 10 seats. Its a nice cozy spot and their price was quite reasonable because of the portion they offer. Meaning each course would have 2-3 pieces of sushi vs. one piece at a time. Would recommend and would definitely go back read more

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This was the 2nd time I went to Toro Sushi for their omakase dinner with Nikka Whisky pairing and hooo... this one was winnahs! There were 10 of us so we basically took over the whole sushi counter, which basically made the night like one private party with the chef just firing dishes of fishes at us all night. Courses kept coming -- oyster shooter with ankimo, chutoro & tai, Hawaiian fried tako, kinmedai & shima aji, botan ebi & Hokkaido scallop, toro with foie gras, wagyu, and more. But two dishes really stood out for me. The Chawanmushi with truffle shiitake was unreal -- silky, rich, and packed with umami.The uni butter rice w/ikura... hooo that one was broke da mout! Creamy, savory, with that touch of uni sweetness. I wish the bowl was more filled and not just 1/3 of the bowl. The whiskey pairing was cool because the Nikka rep from Japan was actually there and explaining each one, which made the experience even better. I'm mainly a whiskey and tequila drinker but used to drink plenty gin and tonics back in the day -- never straight and definitely not martinis. I was asking all kine questions about the gin so I think he wanted for just shut me up. He poured me an off menu Nikka gin neat I was honestly blown away how smooth and aromatic it was. I could drink that martini style all night. I actually wasn't planning to drink much because I was coming off a heavy night at a party the day before, but yeah... that plan went out the window pretty quick. Especially after getting to try the Nikka Nine Decades. By the end of the night was pretty full and chotto drunko. Great sushi, great pours, and one really fun omakase night. If and when they have this again, I suggest you make a reservation and check it out. read more

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Came here for the $150 omakase. Food was great and I went home with a fully belly! The course included few appetizers, pieces of nigiri, a hand roll and a bite of yuzu sorbet as the dessert. I love how there's a variety of things with foie gras and Wagyu beef incorporated into the dishes. The chef did a good job with the creativity without being too excessive and redundant with the ingredients, like putting gold flakes on food (not a fan of that). The highlight for me was the toasted rice with tuna, their white fish nigiri, the botan shrimp with deep fried shrimp head, the toro, the Santa Barbara uni!!!! My goodness haven't had those firm, sweet, large pieces of SB uni for a long time! (I like Hokkaido ones too, but it's nice to have something different.) I didn't care much for the Wagyu nigiri because it had some chewy tendon for my piece. And the first tuna appetizer was just ok. Also I wish the dessert was more than just a small scoop of sorbet. It's more like a palette cleanser than a dessert... Service was great. Two chefs were working there and both were friendly, so was the server. I overheard one of the chefs used to work at Nobu. It could be a bit hard to find but just make sure you go to the other end of the covered garage, and the restaurant is located at the little courtyard with rocks but no water. I think for $150 pp, the amount of food served was sufficient. I didn't go home hungry and the food quality was good. Also I like how they don't have a set time for seating. We booked a reservation for 6:30pm. I would recommend giving this place a try for their omakase! read more

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Came here for my birthday and chose the $150 omakase experience--and overall, it was such a great night. The staff were super friendly and made the evening feel really special. They even surprised us with free matcha desserts at the end, which was such a sweet touch! The nigiri was amazing, super fresh, well-balanced, and beautifully presented. Each piece felt thoughtful and high-quality, exactly what you hope for in an omakase. That said, the appetizers weren't really my favorite, they weren't bad, just not as impressive as the sushi course. But the experience as a whole made up for it. If you're looking for a special dinner with great service and fresh sushi, I'd definitely recommend Toro Omakase. Especially if you're celebrating something! read more

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Birthday Sushi Outing for Hubs- an annual event. First things first.....this place is tucked away. I've been to the Nimitz center more times than I can remember. From like hanabata times. And I didn't ever know there was this nook. It was super cool. There's the cute little courtyard and the door that, honestly, I didn't know if I should open at first. When our reservation time came up, I had the courage to slide open the door. What a great space inside. Cute counter with a very friendly lady who greeted us. I don't know what I was expecting, and why I was ever nervous. We were seated and started to check out the menu. We got the Omakase Sashimi Sushi Set Toro's signature sashimi set. 12 seasonal varieties of premium fish and shellfish, thoughtfully paired with your choice of rice, nori seaweed, a palette of artisanal seasonings and Hawaiian Salt's, and a comforting bowl of miso soup. Daily selections vary based on the finest available ingredients. It was fun and tasty. We had a great time and ate well. It's someplace we would feel comfortable having a meal together with our kids too! They say it's kid friendly so we will try that soon! read more

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The sushi here is outstanding. My fiancée took me here twice, once for my bday in September and last night! Toro is probably one of my favorite sushi spots...quality, inspired and beautiful food. We got the $300 menu both times and it was absolute perfection! My favorite was the crab and scallop chawanmushi for sure. I've had so many chawanmushis bc I love it so much, this one is the best I've everrrrr had! Looking forward to going back soon! read more

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Tucked away in the business center of Kalihi, I found Toro to be a hidden and unexpected escape to Japan! I experienced their lunch menu and really appreciated the elegance and craftsmanship of the dishes. Although it was lunch, it had an essence of fine dining to it. I recommend ordering the Omakase Sashimi Sushi Set and/or Crab, Uni, and Ikura. Quality and well-balanced palate! The ambiance has an exclusive feel. It's bar seating and you're up close with the sushi chef. We were the only ones during the lunch hour so it really felt like private dining. I'd definitely recommend for a gals day or date night. read more

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Walked in solo early and they actually had a spot for me and I did the $150 omakase it was stellar. Lots of variation and wonderful. Thx I'll be back. read more

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I met up with Auntie for dinner. She suggested this place and made reservations. You really should make reservations if you plan on coming here. I counted about 10 seats in the restaurant and maybe two to three tables on the outside. Seating on the inside was tight. They recommend that everyone in the group order the same items. I don't like to do omakase. I like to know what I'm getting, so we ordered off the a la carte nigiri menu. We ordered two sets of two pieces of toro $10 each, salmon $6 each, scallop $8 each, snow crab $10 each and uni $12 each. We each paid $92 for eight pieces of nigiri before tax and tip, which I thought was pretty pricey. The food was good and the ingredients were fresh. It was dope to see the sushi chef cutting the fish and making our nigiri. Toro is behind Eagle Cafe on Nimitz. The hostess assisting us told us that we didn't have to pay for parking, so don't need to scan the parking code. read more

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Sushi in Honolulu, Hawaii... My friend and I were interested in trying TORO and made reservations online through the RESY app. We were texted the menu by the business and given helpful, detailed parking instructions. Thank you! They also included information about alcohol and their BYOB policy. They also asked if we could order the same menu selections... no problem. I texted back that we would like the Crab, uni, ikura set. They replied that that's a lunch option only. We tried to cancel our reservation, but we would be charged $50 on RESY. We decided to do à la carte instead of omakase. I followed the parking directions and TORO was easy to find because I knew where Other Realms is... and I have been to Malama Kitchen. The interior is very cozy. For ten counter seats, every inch is used. Our waitress did make suggestions such as adding caviar to our toro. She seemed to understand that we wanted ten pieces each: two of each of the five items for each of us. The sushi chef didn't get it and said, "My bad". He wasn't very interactive, but he was efficient and had great technique.. The uni, salmon, scallops, toro, and crab were all fresh. I should have asked for "no wasabi", but I powered through. The king crab was replaced by snow crab - no biggie. Overall, it was an ok experience. We were able to have separate checks. I appreciate that! read more

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We enjoyed an early happy hour at TORO. It's a small restaurant so everyone has a front seat to the chefs making your food. While this is fun at other sushi places, this one is more serious vibes and there's no small talk or sharing drinks with the staff. Perhaps it's a bit more laid back later in the night. They played 80's music, heavy emphasis on Michael Jackson. Thriller played as we ate quality sushi. It was a bit of a juxtaposition in my mind but hey, I'll "roll" with it! Standout dishes were: Uni- very creamy and fresh Spicy ahi on crispy rice has nice flavor/ texture combo. Ikura was very fresh. The cheeseburger slider (I know, I sound so basic to call it out as a wonderful dish on a sushi menu but it is really good)! It has a char on the meat and the bun is so soft. The rest of the dishes were good. I think they might use old rice when they first open bc it was kind of hard and cold and the nigiri pieces just fell apart when I dipped them (fish side down, lightly) in my soy sauce. Definitely not the top notch rice I'd expect at a restaurant with this price point, even for happy hour prices. The otoro nigiri. I could tell it was good quality but I could see my rice peeking out from under the thin fish. The salmon nigiri didn't seem like it was the premium piece we got served. It was tasty but I've definitely had better. I'd skip the sashimi next time. It was very small for the price and the only standout piece of fish flavor wise was the hamachi. There was 2 thick slices of tako, one was so chewy I had to spit it out in my napkin. And I'm pretty fearless with food. The wagyu was ok and I think wagyu should always be amazing. Period. It's very thinly sliced but it was chewy (I had to eat each piece in one bite bc I couldn't cut it with my teeth without a tug of war). The sauce was overpowering. I'd prefer fewer pieces of higher quality meat and no sauce (maybe sauce and salt on the side). The rainbow tiridito is raw fish (ahi, hamachi and salmon) rolled and served in a tart citrus sauce. It is topped with jalapeños and fresh peppers. I think the sauce and toppings overpower the fish. I saw what cuts were being used to make it and it's definitely not the premium stuff (perhaps from the day before, hence the sauces). The salad has fresh greens but the yuzu dressing is overly tart IMO and there's no oil in the dressing. There's not much to it, just greens and some onion. They make a mean mai tai for a Japanese restaurant. Overall it was $200 before tip for 2 of us and we only ordered HH menu items. For the price, the service was on point, I just think the food didn't add up for the price even though they offer a heavy discount for HH. I don't think I'd do the omakase. I LOVE sauces (I'm the condiment queen) but I think this place overdoes it with sauces and it skews very tart and citrus so it distracts from the star of the plate which should be the fish/ meat. read more

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Love the ambiance, the whole catered experience to your group. The chef had prepared everything based upon our selection of the food menu we chose! The atmosphere was very Japan-oriented, and the food was delicious. We had an amazing dinner & the drinks were so tasty & exceeding our expectations! Most places have great food w/ mediocre drinks but the drinks here did not disappoint!!! The catered private experience was nice! read more

We reserved a time during Happy Hour. The place was nice and cozy, and the food and service were excellent! The uni was our best dish, anxious to eat it, we forgot to take a photo. read more

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Located in the Nimitz Business Center. So parking is in the structure. I think parking is free for the first 2 hours. Service was great. Plates were collected after every dish and water was refilled. Very intimate setting. Only thing is how tight to try to move around and get up to use the bathroom. Food was good and creative. The chefs know the inside out of their dishes. I thought the food had flavor throughout. We got the middle tier omakase. I would go again. Only thing I didn't like were how claustrophobic I felt because of how close we were to next party. read more

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Took my husband here for the lunch omakase for his birthday. It was delicious and unique that we could make our own hand rolls or eat it however we wanted with the side of sushi rice and nori. You could choose among white rice, sushi rice, and brown rice. Service was excellent and we chatted about our mutual love for Japan! Ambiance is intimate with only counter seating. I felt like we were in NYC for a sec. We ordered the matcha ice cream and yuzu sorbet for dessert after and the server was so kind and put a candle in it and played the happy birthday song for my husband. The bathroom is shared with the rest of the building and was not the cleanest. I'm picky with my bathrooms so just wanted to mention it here for everyone. But all in all, it was a great dining experience and we can't wait to go back! It's also nice that there is free parking available for the first two hours. read more

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Loving this hidden gem! Located on Nimitz at the opposite end of the parking lot where Eagle Cafe is. Enter the 2nd parking entrance and you'll see signs for Toro. We came here with reservations, made online, at 6pm on a Friday night. It has an intimate dining setting where the sushi bar held 4 parties (9 of us). I wish I took note of the dishes served or that there was a sign of what we ate for the night. Every single thing we ate was so good and had such a fresh taste to it. Definitely a go to celebration spot for us. Will come again! Thank you! read more

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Perfect intimate setting, got the $150 course set was perfect meal for dinner. Everything came out perfect

Got Omakase? 9 course meal plus happy hour! What a steal. Toro holds only 10 seats so it's pretty intimate. Friendly and descriptive with food elements. New kid on the block but hard to find as the restaurant is hidden. Service was quick and entertaining. Check out my photos to see what we ate. read more

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I love this place! Authentic fresh sushi/sashimi amd everyone makes you feel welcomed and the food and sake were sooo delicious!! read more

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3.5 stars! Not bad, Toro! I've been wanting to go to toro since they've opened. I'm quite the picky eater so omakases don't really work well for me. They now have a happy hour menu Tuesday to Saturday from 4-6pm which makes it a little easier for me. Reservations was easy and made through resy. Do note that there is a late cancellation fee of $50 if you cancel 24 hours prior to your appointment. I'm sure you can also walk in. I went on a Saturday and it wasn't busy at all. There was 2 other patrons there and 2 more came maybe an hour later. Parking is underground and is labeled customer parking. 2 hours is free and you'll have to scan the QR code if you end up staying longer. The stalls itself was really small and perfect for a compact car. Just make sure you lock your car and hide your belongings in the structure. I saw a homeless man looking into a Lexus suv that was next to me. The menu items can cost somewhere between $4 for a nigiri up to $25 for a wagyu sandwich. I thought it was quite reasonable considering the quality of the foods being offered. My favorite was the potato skewer and the negitoro handroll. The $18 sashimi and sushi platter was decent but it's probably better to just get it per piece and get the pieces that you really want to eat. Service was good and attentive. The chef did forget one of my items and lost track of it, but the waitress did remind him of it when we asked since we were still waiting. The cons is that the seating is really tight. You'll definitely get to know your neighbors. It was hard to get in and out of your seat and if there was someone sitting then you'll definitely bump into their chair on your way out. There was only a total of 6 guests (4 at any given time) when we were there so I wonder why they couldn't space it out just a weeeee bit?? The other thing that bugged me (literally) was that there was a bunch of flying bugs!! My friend killed some of them but there was one or two that landed on the sushi plate and was walking around the fish and on the dish. The chef moved the plate closer to him but I don't know if it helped that much. Luckily for us. The bugs that was on the plate was not served to us. Lol. I think they were like those little fruit flies or something? But they all seemed to fly around the same area on the counter. In total we spent about 75$ including tip per person. We left content. read more

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was getting my lashes done across the street and got curious about this place. I peeked inside and realized it's actually a sushi restaurant! It's such a low key spot you'd never expect what's inside. A month later I finally decided to try Toro and wow the interior is super cozy and inviting. And the food? Oh my lord oishii desuuu my mouth was melting. Service was great too. There were two chefs and one server, and they were all really interactive and friendly. One of the chefs didn't seem to speak much English, but he was super nice and you could tell he really cared about the food. They have a really good selection of sake at great prices too. Plus happy hour from 4 to 5:30. Definitely a spot you gotta check out if you haven't already! read more

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Came here for lunch, and WOW. The omakase set was more of a sashimi/nigiri set, but was great and a fun experience. They give you different salts/sauces so you can build your own bites, along with nori and rice. The fish was high quality. The spicy ahi bowl is not the traditional ahi bowl but I would say it's one of the best ones I've had, with crunchy bits and melt-in-your-mouth tuna. The only qualm is that the fish-to-rice ratio in the ahi bowl could be better. read more

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Honestly such a great hidden omakase. A little bit difficult to find at first considering it's squished in the middle of a few buildings in a primarily industrial area. Overall, the service was great, sashimi was fresh and this chirashi bowl was amazing! Great deal at lunch time, they have a few different options. I haven't been to dinner, but I will definitely be back to check it out! read more

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We opted for the first omakase option. It was really delicious. Each piece of sushi more delicious than the next. I love omakase because you get bites ranging from "simple" to "complex" flavors all in one sitting. The chefs created an amazing meal I will remember. It is easy to make a reservation. Toro will email you the day before to select your menu choice. I don't think it's mandatory you choose beforehand but it helps chef prepare. read more

3/15/25 1st time there Willing to go again Impressed 3 price ranges for Omakase chose $100 course for 8 items just to try food out One of the better Omakase in town in regards to freshness quality flavors n serving size Dining experience made even better with friendly interactive service n attention to details from Chefs n Hostess read more

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If I could give 0 starts I would. I came here with my friend today and we advised the chef before we ordered our food that she has a severe allergy peppers including Jalapeno and Serrano peppers. He put spicy tuna in her bowl which is tuna and Sriracha. We weren't sure so I looked it up and found that Sriracha is made with red jalapeño peppers AND chili peppers both of which she is highly allergic to. When I advised the chef that saracha was made of jalapeno and serrano peppers he said "I know" and just continued doing what he was doing with no care for my girlfriend in the slightest. I shouldn't have even paid, but I did and even left a tip because it wasn't the woman's fault. The service was good but the food was sub par at best and expensive for the amount you get. I was hoping for an amazing experience and it was definitely not. I wouldn't recommend or ever return. read more

Food and service was great. Very entertaining and tons of fun. Very beautiful and intimate place with friendly guests and workers. Had a regular pay for my boyfriend and I's meal. overall amazing time! read more

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WOW, this place is a must try! We visited for dinner on a weekend and opted for the first seating and everyone in the party enjoyed their omakase, drinks and service. Make reservations ahead of time on Resy. The restaurant will then reach out to you a day before to send over the menu (must select prior to your reservation) and the whole party must select the same menu. We opted for the $100/person since we knew we would add on ala carte items after. Along with the menu, they will also provide great instructions on parking and how to find their spot -- super helpful! When we arrived, I was pleasantly surprised with the ambiance and loved how it felt so modern. Started off by ordering drinks and a bottle of sake and then we were on to the 1st course -- which was one of our favorites -- an oyster shooter in pumpkin soup thing... it was DELICIOUS!!! Every course after this was amazing and the fish was so fresh and straightforward, which I loved. At the end of the meal, they ask if you want to order ala carte (which we did of course), then ended the meal with a handroll and dessert. They now have happy hour, which we can't wait to try one day soon! read more

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I did the omakase sashimi lunch. The food came and was decently well presented although at the price point, there are better alternatives. One of the main issues that they were apologetic for was the fruit flies that were flying around. The chef would burn them using a butane torch as a flamethrower! read more

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My wife surprised me with a Christmas gift....dinner at Toro. She didnt tell me until we parked...and it was quite a surprise! In order to get to the restaurant, you have to drive behind New Eagle Cafe to the back parking lot. Then, in the back of the rear parking lot, inside next to a gaming store, is Toro. The bathrooms for the area are separated, so you ask for the key and exit the restaurant. The staff were very nice and professional. I did not see a lot of staff running around...just a sushi chef, food chef, waitress, and busboy. For a ten seat restaurant, it seemed right. We were brought water, which was nice, but we were not offered anything else. The couple to our right had what appeared to be flutes of alcohol and hot tea. We asked for hot tea and were brought hot tea promptly. We were asked to place our order and we went big. We chose the largest omakase with 3 appetizers and 12 orders of nigiri sushi and miso soup. Now I assumed since the lesser priced menu item said 9 pieces of nigiri, our 12 orders meant 2 pieces to an order...but in fact....12 orders meant 12 pieces. So we were excited for our culinary journey, but things didn't go well. 3 other couples arrived (at different times), and it became very clear that they could not handle 8-10 people at once. Now I know that sounds ludicrous...and please keep in mind this is a new restaurant. I don't expect all the kinks to be worked out right away, but things weren't as you would hope for... Of those 12 pieces of sushi and 3 appetizers....some were served together. All the food came on 6 plates, not counting miso soup and a hand roll. It took 2+ hours to recieve the all food. Keep in mind that each plate had two to three bites of food on them. Now, I am a believer in two hour meals, but there were long breaks in between our food...and when each plate is a couple of bites....it seemed like forever to get the next plate. The food quality seemed good. I was happy with the sushi, even though we were only given one piece of each kind. The only 'freshness' issue I had was the uni...it didn't seem 'ultra fresh'...and the taste was not the 'sweet ocean butter' flavor I'm used to. The disappointing part was as the 10 seats became full, and all the couples ordered differed omakase menus...things fell apart. The sushi chef lost track of who was getting what....and at one point asked the food chef (in front of the diners) how many additional customers were still coming. Shouldn't you know your guest list beforehand so you know how much food to prepare? Our plates of sushi became less and less beautiful as the night continued, and I had to take pictures of my wife's food instead of mine, because some of my sushi ingrediens had fallen off and looked messy. When you order $150.00 omakase, you want to be wowed. I have been fortunate to have some really good meals in my lifetime, and I dont feel a plate of chilled, pre-cooked vegetables with salad dressing should be used as an appetizer for this omakase. Sure, miso soup is a comforting way to end a meal. But for high-end dining, I feel that more could have been done. The food chef for Toro was rumored to be very talented, and I am sure as things continue, the appetizers will improve. I understand that using pre cooked vegetables is a win for timing...but something as simple as plating them in the back of the restaurant, instead of laying a huge platter of vegetables in front of customers...can make a big difference. When someone spends $300.00 per couple on dinner, you want to feel satisfied and happy. We set aside money and save for our big meals, so it was no surprise that this was my Christmas present. I will definitely be back to Toro to try it again. I feel like this could be a place we frequent because of the intimacy, location, and vibe. I am confident our experience will be different next time. read more

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This was a great omakase experience. It's a small bar seating restaurant only with about 10-12 seats and the chefs were fun, polite and made great food. There are 3 different omakase menus to choose from and the menu rotates often. The hostess recommended an amazing sake which I loved! All the dishes were well thought and tasted amazing!! Will be back! read more

Literally everything was delicious. Chefs Andrew and Aki were so friendly and knowledgeable the entire time. They were lovely to speak with and clearly passionate about what they chose to do. Everything was fresh and delicious, and I would come here over and over and over again. read more

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Hands down, the freshest sushi omakase. Visited twice and already in love. Can't wait to go back! The staff were extremely nice and welcoming. Such a hidden gem!! read more

Went here for my birthday and the service and food were amazing. The waitress was kind and allowed me to practice my Japanese with them without any hesitation! Will be returning soon. read more

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