The wait on a Friday night was not too bad. Service is minimal. I have the negitoro bowl with ikura, not as wow as the first time I had it. Either street parking or in a lot. read more

Totoya specializes in negitoro bowls, and wow -- their Nishiki Bowl was so good. The fish was fresh, the flavors were clean, and everything came together really well. I'm not even someone who usually likes ikura, but theirs was surprisingly tasty and added a nice pop. I'm giving it 4 stars because there's a bit of room for improvement, but overall it was delicious. Honestly, this place is "nega-toro-bly" good -- couldn't resist the pun. If you're craving a solid donburi spot, Totoya is definitely worth a stop. read more

Totoya - Nishiki with Salmon Miso souo - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Freshest uni I've ever had omg all the ingredients were the best quality. We got the Nagomi and Nishiki bowls, with egg yolk shoyu added (+$1). Scallop & negitoro were my favorites besides the uni. So worth the price. We arrived 15 min before opening and there was already a line; highly recommend arriving early to make it in the first wave of seating (only ~10 people allowed in at a time). There's limited street parking and a metered lot in the back with plenty of spots. read more

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The early bird gets the worm and that saying will prove true here at Totoya. My friends and I decided to eat here to celebrate a birthday and it was our first time dining at Totoya. We heard that it was recommended to get there early to wait before they open because by the time they do open there's usually a line. And with limited seating, you may have to wait until the next set of seating. We arrived half an hour and were the first in line and not too long after we were greeted and welcomed to enter the restaurant and make our way to our seats. "Irasshaimase!" That's what you'll be hearing as you enter as each staff member shouts with all of their might! It felt like I was teleported back to Japan. Once seated, we briefly looked at the menu, but we practically knew what we wanted to order since we had that time in line to decide. I will say the service was very efficient and there wasn't much of a wait time after ordering until our food arrived. My friends and I ordered their Nishiki which had negitoro, tuna, scallop, uni, salmon, snow crab, salmon roe, tobiko, and two pieces of nori. I also ordered their egg yolk soy sauce. With every bowl you'll get miso soup and yuzu pickled ginger. I opted for the standard Aosa Seaweed miso soup whereas my friend had their shrimp head miso soup. Starting the meal with miso soup is always nice. As for the bowls, I loved every bite. It was so good, we plan to come back in April for My birthday. Everything was fresh and tasty! And their soy sauce, which is made in-house had such a refreshingly different taste than other soy sauces I grew up with (Kikoman, Aloha, etc). It was simply-put, an exceptional meal and dining experience. You don't have to travel far to have an authentic Japanese dining experience here at Totoya. With staff welcoming you with booming energy, you'll feel welcomed as you make your way to your seat. They have an efficient system and you won't wait long for your food after ordering. Their seafood is fresh with complimentary flavors and textures that will leave you planning your next visit. So glad to have Totoya be a part of Kaimuki! read more

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Totoya is a fantastic new spot for negitoro and kaisen bowls! They opened in December 2024 and have already gained a reputation for their fresh fish and delicious bowls, as you'll usually see a line out the door (note: currently no takeout or reservations accepted). We tried the Matsu negitoro bowl and the Nagomi kaisen bowl. Both were delicious! I enjoyed the addition of salmon roe, the egg yolk shoyu sauce (which is included for the negitoro bowl, but must be asked for as an add-on for the kaisen bowl), and the freshly ground sesame using the hand grinder. The complimentary miso soup was also fantastic. I wanted to try the shrimp head miso soup upgrade, but they had already run out of that an hour after opening. I'll have to come back! Most of the kaisen bowls include a small scoop of their negitoro, plus a variety of other seafood like salmon and shrimp; meanwhile the negitoro bowls have a larger quantity of negitoro compared to the kaisen bowls. If you don't want any negitoro, there are also a few options with salmon or shrimp only. There are only about 12-15 counter seats inside. The staff were very friendly and efficient with taking and preparing our orders; they took our orders when we were at the front of the line, so we got our food very quickly after we actually sat down. We lined up 5 minutes before they opened at 11am on a Saturday, and waited for an hour before we got seated - a lot of people lined up well before opening time. It was worth the wait! read more

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Can't stop thinking about the Negitoro bowls!! Literally after the first bite I was in heaven. The bowl is filling it you'll definitely need more seaweed to eat with it because you only get a few pieces. I didn't add an egg but I wished that I did. The place is small but honestly I didn't have to wait, got there at like 6/6:30 but afterwards there was a line. There's a parking lot nearby because if you know the area, parking can be scarce. Cannot wait to go back again during my next visit! read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Unfortunately, yes this place is worth the hype. We arrived at 5:08PM on a Sunday and got in on the 3rd wave. We ended up waiting around 30-45mins. We'd recommend getting there by 4:30PM if you want to make it by the 1st wave. Everything was delicious! It's self serve ginger, dressings, chili powder, etc 5/5 Nagomi Bowl - I felt like this had a little bit of everything I wanted, just with the fewer slices of fish. My friend and I could barely even finish it we were so full! I'd recommend this one for people looking for variety. I would skip the raw egg / soy sauce mixture. Although cool for videos, my friend and I agreed that it brought no flavor / texture to the bowl. 5/5 Crab Miso Soup - Highly recommend this! The crab flavor was light, and the meat came out easily. For a $5 upgrade, I can't recommend this more! 3/5 Shrimp Miso Soup - I love shrimp broths, but I felt like this one was a bit too fishy in comparison to the Crab. I'd go with the crab forsure. Keep in mind there is also only limited quantities of the shrimp miso per day. Even though we stood in line at 5:08PM, my friend ended up getting the last one they made for the day. Definitely would love to come again, but wouldn't wait over an hour for it. read more

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Had lunch with a longtime friend . Be both had salmon with ikura, scallops and Tobiko. Everything was so fresh. Service was fast and they so expect you to leave once you are finished. Tea is a separate charge. Nice, clean, parking available in nearby lots. read more

Totoya is strictly about kaisendon. One style is with negitoro with add ons available, like ikura, uni, and snowcrab meat. Another style is the negitoro plus head on shrimp, salmon and maguro sashimi, and the same ikura, uni, snowcrab meat. No reservations. Strictly walk-in. If you are not part of the first seating at lunch or dinner put your name and number in party on a write-in waitlist at the door. If you've got your name on the waitlist you can join the long queue - or, make use of your dead time by getting some coffee, ice cream, or cocktail elsewhere and coming back later. They will call your name when it's your turn. Stand aimlessly in line for 60-120 minutes, or pre-game after you've waitlisted - your choice. The bowls are nicely contructed and served on a wooden tray along with miso soup. Water is self-serve at your counter seat. A mild sweet yuzu gari, shoyu blend, sesame seeds, and shichimi are also on the counter. The bowls almost taste as good as they look. You can attack your bowl any way you want. Follow their recommendation with what to add in, season as you like and pick and eat with chopsticks, or mix everything together and eat with a spoon. By itself, before or without soup, a bowl is satisfying, especially if you've gone for the highest priced ones with the luxe seafood. You can upgrade your miso soup with a shrimp head or in-shell crab legs - personally, I don't think it's worth the extra cost. There is also a bowl of shredded cabbage - also an unneccesary extra cost. Together the soup and cabbage can make you feel like you've eaten twice as much food - if that's good. The best way to make use of your free miso soup is to add it in the kaisendon when you are down to the last third and polish off the bowl with a spoon. They leave the front door open. By day that attracts flies and can be unpleasant. Service is enthusiatic and efficient. But all the server really does is take your order, reach over your head to give you your tray at the counter, the give you a handheld POS for you to run your card yourself. Now you've just spent $36 on a Tokujo or Fukuju bowl, added a shredded cabbage salad for $2.90, upgraded your miso soup for $4.90, and been charged $1.50 for the egg yolk soy (it is only a free option with the negitoro bowls). You are at $45 +, before the 4.712% excise tax. The POS conveniently lists 18% as the lowest suggested tip option adding another $8 +. I liked the bowls at Totoya. They fill a niche. But instead of a $55 kaisendon lunch here, I would probably prefer a chirashidon lunch from Sushi Ii instead. read more

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We had to try the viral Negitoro bowl and it was definitely worth it! We stayed in line for about 40 minutes and for a line that long, they actually moved pretty quickly! They also took our order outside too to ensure that we got our food once we got in. We got their original negitoro bowl with uni. We wanted to get the shrimp miso soup, but it was sold out, so make sure to come in early! The rice and meat proportion was pretty good, although I would love to get more fish since they were so good! I would suggest coming in early since it's a first come first serve! There might be a line already, but it's definitely worth it! Would definitely come back to try out their other dishes too! read more

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At first I was skeptical about this place because I was unsure if I would like minced tuna, but I was pleasantly surprised after giving it a chance. It was really good. I got the Take bowl, which comes with the minced tuna and salmon roe. The seaweed was a nice touch as I got to make 2 hand rolls out of it. There was a condiment selection on the counter, so I was able to grab sauces and ginger as needed. Note: this place does have limited seating, so we went early and lined up before opening to make it in the first wave of seating. Super friendly staff too! read more

Totoya - Take - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

It's very good. 10/10. Staff is friendly/nice. Food is very amazing too. Sesame grinder is kind of confusing to use though. Ambiance is nice. I also did the customer survey. The dish I got was the ume. This is my second time going. I don't want to gatekeep, but the food was very rich in flavor and their recommended instructions were good. Their miso soup is also very amazing with or without yuzu shichimi. Now, I bought one for myself. Definitely going to come back for my 3rd and on time. I also recommend you come a bit early for dinner unless you have a reservation. read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When I heard Toyota opened in Hawaii, I had to make sure it wasn't fake news. I was so excited and made it a must go for my trip. We got there about 30 min early on a Thursday night and were the first in line. The line slowly grew longer until it was opening. We noticed the party behind us couldn't get seated until their whole party arrived and were in line waiting when we were done eating, so make sure everyone is on time! Now the food.. The negitoro bowl was outstanding. I got the tokujo, which had roe, uni, and snowcrab over negitoro. It was so tasty and a large portion. I struggled to eat it all, but knew I had to. The fish was so fresh and tasty and I wish I had more seaweed to eat it with (I love seaweed). The miso soup was probably the best miso soup I've ever had. The service was outstanding as well, everyone was so kind. I can't wait to have this again! read more

Totoya - Takujo (negitoro bowl with snow crab, uni, and roe - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Have you thought about traveling to Japan to have a good bowl of fresh negitoro miso soup and a fun and small diner place but doesn't got the travel money (and time) to go to Japan every day lol... well Totoya is the right place for a very Japanese style diner, which really reminds you of Japan. The freshness of the scallop and uni, the servers who were very attentive and knowledgeable about each item on the menu. They did an amazing job giving us recommendation and even made our experience a memorable one! My favorite part was their yuzu infused pickled ginger which goes extremely well with the whole dish giving it a punch of flavor. read more

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I saw on IG that a new kaisendon restaurant opened up in Hawaii, and I was very excited as I was coming back to visit family! The kaisendon reminded me of Tsujihan in Tokyo, and it made me want to check it out before I left the island! It's located in between Koa Pancake House and Sconee Bakery, across of Hale Vietnam. There are two paid parking lots: one on the same block as the restaurant and another across the street where Hale Vietnam is located. There are also paid street parking spaces around the block. Finding parking could be very tricky. I got their Tokujo Bowl with everything on top (uni, snow crab, ikura, negitoro mixture) and Aosa Seaweed Miso Soup, which came with all bowls! Yum! The negitoro bowls all came with a side of homemade egg yolk soy sauce. I was soooo excited as it was beautifully presented and looked sooo fresh! There were instructions on how to eat the kaisendon. First, it was to mix the egg yolk and pour it on top of the seafood. Take a bite before moving on to adding some on top of the crunchy seaweed/nori. Everything soooo fresh and delicious - I just couldn't get enough of it! The egg yolk definitely gave the meal an additional creamy umami-ness to it. The rice was also not piping hot where it would cook the seafood. My cousins got their Matsu Bowl. One of them added the Crab Miso Soup which I tasted and didn't feel there was much of a difference to the regular one besides the addition of crab legs. But I wonder if the shrimp head one had more umami - maybe next time as that was sold out. Emily R. got their Fukuju bowl that didn't have negitoro. She added an egg yolk soy sauce on the side. She seemed to enjoy her meal but did mention she thought the rice to fish portion wasn't enough. She wanted more rice as she thought there was too much fish (honestly, I would love that kind of issue LOL). My group and I (party of 4) arrived on a Sunday at 10:58am and waited for 2 hours to get seated (1:05pm). Wait time was quite long... but the food made up for the wait. Thankfully! However, my entire group and I agreed we probably won't go again until the hype dies down and there's a better waitlist system that doesn't require standing in line. Overall, definitely really good, fresh seafood quality especially for a newly opened restaurant. In my opinion, it was definitely worth the hype as it compares to Japan qualified kaisendons. Made me really miss Japan, but loved the fact that we get a taste of it in Oahu now (even if it's 3x their price, haha)! read more

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Great spot for negitoro and kaisen bowls. I ordered the Matsu bowl and the server recommended adding a fresh egg yolk shoyu (additional $1) to make it more savory and creamy. I'm glad I did! It would've been a bit bland otherwise. The shrimp miso soup was delicious too. read more

Totoya - Matsu bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Totoya is well worth the hype! Everything here was so fresh and delicious, and we will definitely be back, though likely after the lines die down... We arrived at around 1:30 the day after Christmas and waited about 30 minutes, I think there were ~10-15 people ahead of us. Worth it for the meal, but I wouldn't do it regularly. The person monitoring the line starts taking orders as you reach the front so that your food is ready quickly by the time that you sit down. Make sure to eat fast instead of talking story so that the other people in line can get in! I got one of the kaisen don bowls and added an egg (someone in my party got the negitoro and didn't want the egg, but there's also the option to add it on for $1.50). I don't think the egg added much to the bowl that their housemade shoyu alone wouldn't, so I would skip the extra charge if it doesn't already come with your meal. However, the Yuzu Miso salad dressing is incredible, so if you're adding anything, add a side salad! read more

Totoya - Nagomi Kaisen don set with seaweed miso soup and an added egg - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Lunch in Kaimuki, Honolulu, Hawaii... When my Lunch Buddy, Dear Daniel, said that he was surprised that I wasn't First To Review, I had to look up Totoya. Like other reviewers stated, Totoya took the place of Otto Cakes on 12th Avenue. Closed on Mondays, Totoya does not accept reservations. Hours are 11am to 2:30pm and 5pm to 8:30pm. I arrived around 1:30pm and there was no line! I was so happy! I wrote my name on the list and - right away - got one of the 12 seats at the L-shaped counter! I ordered the Tokujo - "A premium bowl topped with sea urchin, salmon roe, snow crab." It came with Aosa Seaweed Miso Soup and yuzu pickled ginger (in a jar on the table with the condiments). It was delicious! The seafood was fresh and colorful! I was so happy! Service was pleasant, polite, and efficient! Thank you for explaining how to mix the egg yolk with the housemate soy sauce! It made the negitoro more flavorful! Note: there's a convenient restroom behind the navy blue curtain! read more

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Wow, love love love the ambiance and how friendly the staff were. Once you walk in they greet you in Japanese and they are extremely friendly and traditional. Learn how to eat the food properly. Don't come to this place if you're picky! This restaurant uses very high-quality fish and seafood. I loved the Uni... so rich and delicious. I don't think I will ever have something as fresh and amazing as that ever again in my life. I will be coming back here soon :) read more

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Just when you think Kaimuki has got it all with so many great restaurants, here comes New and Better! Welcome Totoya!! Such a superb addition to 96816. We are lucky we live in the neighborhood so parking is not an issue. They open at 5pm for the dinner service and arrived by 4:45. About 11 people or so in front of us but we made it to the first seating of guests. I ordered the Fukuju Bowl, upgraded the regular miso with crab, and added a hot matcha. Don't let the picture fool you, it is a generous serving and I was stuffed. All the sashimi is fresh, I especially loved the sweet raw red shrimp. It was huge and buttery, so good! Nice chunks of real crab meat, and excellent slices of scallops. I'm glad I ordered the crab in my soup. The miso was already flavorful but the crab really took it to another level. Will totally order it that way again next time. Clean and tidy, there's lots of space at the counter. Great layout considering it used to be a small cake shop. They even have a tiny restroom in the back. Leave your adult beverages at home, they prefer you to enjoy your meal, then not linger.....20+ people are waiting their turn outside LOL Congrats Totoya on a great setup. Food is delish! Service is warm and welcoming. We'll be back next week! read more

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We first learned of Totoya through social media, as many others did, but wow.. it was even better than I expected! We got the Tokujo with seaweed miso soup and Fukuju with crab miso soup. Both bowls were exceptional. The fish tasted incredibly fresh and of high quality - everything mixed together with the sushi rice, nori, and more was simply fantastic. The prices are also extremely reasonable for the quality and amount of fish you get. I'd highly recommend coming but I'm bittersweet knowing next time the wait will most likely be even longer. I can confidently say Totoya was well worth the hype. read more

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Waited over an hour in line, but felt it was worth it! Ordered the Tokujo Negitoro Bowl (sea urchin, salmon, roe, snow crab). Yum! The negitoro (chopped toro) was mixed with green onions and had some crunch from cucumbers. The rice to fish ratio was good. The fresh egg yolk and soy sauce brings the flavors to another level. It's recommended to keep adding the house made soy sauce if the flavor gets repetitive. Would've liked a few more strips of nori to eat as a hand roll! The seaweed miso soup was delicious and helped to cleanse the palate. Also ordered the Nishiki bowl ( Original negitoro Tuna (2pc) .Scallop Sea urchin. Salmon(2pc).Snow crab. Salmon roe. Tobiko, nori (2pc.)) The sashimi was fresh and this kaisen bowl offered a good variety. Service was quick and efficient. read more

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i honestly really wanted to love this place but the food was a little disappointing. the service was impeccable and the ambiance was as if i got teleported to japan. i actually preferred the base negitoro bowl. we got one of the upgraded ones with uni and ikura and i personally didn't feel like it was necessary or enhanced the experience. the number issue is to me was the rice. to me, it was overcooked and wasn't seasoned. i think seasoned sushi rice that had some acidity and umami would bring out the flavor of the fish. instead, the rice was overcooked and lacked flavor, which made everything else fall flat. read more

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Totoya is Taku Tsutsumi's third establishment, the first two being Tori Ton and Izakaya Tenkichi. While there has been a bit of a rough start, the place has promise. Queue up in line when you arrive. There is no sign-in sheet, and it's currently BYOB. Totoya has just 15 counter seats, but with a tight menu and two people assembling bowls, food comes out quickly so the line does move. The menu features kaisendon served with miso soup. The negitorodon features Totoya's original negitoro made with tuna, scallops, squid, cucumber, kazunoku, green onion, and tobiko, plus there are upgraded bowl options with ikura, uni, and snow crab. To add more richness, on the side is an egg yolk in their homemade soy sauce to pour over the top. The end result is creamy and luxurious, albeit all the same texture. Wasabi and yuzu pickled ginger are welcome to help refresh the palate between greedy spoonfuls. ln these first couple of days they are still working on the AC. It's warm inside making me wish for a tank top and shorts. And the interior looks like it was assembled in a rush with saw marks in the bar and not flushed corners. Don't let this deter you though, the staff are friendly and the music is upbeat. If you are looking for a casual kaisendon spot and have time to wait, give them a try. Oh, and it's card only. Leave those dolla bills at home. read more

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Totoya is located in the Kaimuki area where Otto Cake was previously located. Parking is either meter parking or in a pay to park lot around the restaurant. It's a bright and cozy restaurant that seats 14 people. All seats are counter seating. Chopsticks, condiments and water are self serve in front of you. They have a simple menu and it's no longer BYOB till further notice. The lines do move quickly though. Customer service was very friendly and on par with all good Japanese restaurants. They only accept credit cards at this time as a heads up. I came here for lunch and was part of the first group to be seated. After a quick look at the menu, I knew what I wanted. I ordered their Tokujo, a House Salad and a Shrimp Head Miso Soup. They have a Yuzu Salad Dressing that was perfect for the salad. The textures of the salad were a nice compliment to the Tokujo. Their miso soup was so sweet with the 3 shrimp heads. All the seafood was fresh and the bowl was massive! Make sure to try their Homemade Shoyu. I left full and extremely satisfied. Hands down, a great option when you can't be in Japan. read more

Totoya - Tokujo, House Salad and Shrimp Head Miso Soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is great! They have some shared parking in the back and using the code on their door gets you an hour free, which I really appreciate. I came in with my girlfriend for lunch and waited about 10 minutes before getting seated. They have sort of bar seating and everything about this place reminds me of Japan, from the service to the tiny little corner sink in the restroom. We ordered a Matsu and a Nishiki with the shoyu egg and the bowls we got were great! Between the 2 I'd probably do the Nishiki again just for the variety and freshness of all the types of seafood. Definitely get the shoyu egg though! read more

Totoya - Nishiki - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I get the hype! Came around noon and there was no line so we were seated right away. I got the negitoro bowl with no uni and it was so yummy! Definitely recommend getting the shoyu egg on the side to pour over as it elevates all the flavors. It was a pretty big bowl but I finished it all and the miso soup was delicious too. Love the different textures and how each bite is different. Would recommend coming with smaller parties as it's a small place with limited bar seating all around. I was able to find street parking but there is a paid lot right next to it too. read more

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This place was so good that I wrote a review while my partner and I were grabbing post-dinner boba nearby Known for their minced toro seafood bowls, this is a great alternative to poke or other raw fish bowls (no shade to them, in their own ways). I got the "Take" bowl, which is their Negitoro bowl with salmon roe added. No complaints, plenty of textures and flavors to keep the Ratatouille moments coming! The service was good - we were welcomed by a sweet lady with plenty of energy and cheeriness. Prices felt very fair for the quality of fish. The restaurant itself felt very homey and had a good mix of Japanese music going. For the hour we spent there, it really felt like we escaped Hawaii for a moment and were back in Japan. 500% recommend read more

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Food was pretty good. They really load up the fish. A little expensive though for the size. Great service.

This place is a must try!!! The hype lived up to expectations! While the lines were long, the wait was definitely worth it! I ordered the sashimi w negitoro bowl and it was so good. The fish were fresh, seaweed was crunchy and the raw egg .... ** to die for ** . Although I don't think my bowl came w the raw egg but I asked for it and it was the best decision. It made my bowl much better. In terms of portions, I felt like I could've easily shared my bowl w another person since the portions are very generous. I only ate half of my bowl! The miso soup that came w it was also delicious. Since the place is small and the lines are extremely long, this isn't the place to sit w friends and have long conversations. You'll also have to pay for parking if you can't find street parking. Overall... this place is a solid 9/10. Food was def 10/10. I'd come here again! read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I may have gotten lucky because I only waited 5 minutes¯ we got there when they opened and for ampartynof two itbwasnquick the place is small so that's why there's a lines all bar seatingl I enjoyed my bill and thenprice is like any chirsashi on Oahū. This is not Japan. i heard someone ask their son if there was tempura and nō¯ they only serve what you see here's if someone doesn't like raw fish this is not fo them. For me, it was oishi read more

I love Kaimuki. It's the real K town. I love it even more now that this little sushi bar opened on 12th Ave. there are approximately 12 seats, so expect a wait if you are going during peak dinner time. Totoya offers a pretty limited menu, but they specialize in the amazing nigitoro concoction very similar to Tsujihan if you've been to the one in Tokyo. I've been to tsujihan. I've waited in that line and it was amazing. Now I get to wait in line at home lol. The prices are decent, around $20-$40 depending on what seafood you opt for. The seafood bowls also come with a very seaweedy miso soup. You can pay a little extra for shrimp head or crab soup instead. We ordered a salad, but never got it. We were too full anyway, but I wanted to try the yuzu miso dressing. I love yuzu and I love that Totoyo serves their bowls with not only an egg yolk shoyu, but also yuzu ginger. The yuzu ginger was great and something that's super simple but also fancy and unique. Aside from the salad issue, the service was good. Very Japanese and chill. No BYOB though. I miss the broth that tsujihan serves at the end of your meal, but alas, I know we're not in Tokyo lol. We left full, but you can always get gelato across the streeet after your meal here. There's also no parking unless you park in the metered lot or the muni lot. read more

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This is a newly opened restaurant! The inside is very very small, maybe 15-20 people can eat inside at a time. Luckily for us, we only waited for 10 mins before we were seated. Ordering and getting our food was very quick. I ordered the Fukuju with a crab miso soup and the house salad. The drinks available are water, hot tea, and Coke, which I had coke and a water. The Fukuju had ahi, negitoro, red shrimp, salmon, salmon roe, snow crab, sea salad, scallops, and snow crab over a bed of rice. None of the seafood was fishy, which is what I was hesitant on. I did add the egg yolk and soy sauce to my order, which added a very nice flavor to my bowl!The fresh wasabi was a nice touch that was added as well! House salad was shredded cabbage with a crunchy tempura topping and the house dressing was very refreshing. The scallops were my favorite part of the bowl!! The crab miso soup was amazing! No craby taste, just great flavor! Sadly there was one item that really put me off. The ahi sashimi that was served to me was very hard, almost crunchy like. I had saved the ahi piece towards the ending and put the whole piece in my mouth. My first bite already put me off, but I had no napkin and I didn't want to be rude and spit it out on my tray, so I endured the piece of fish and swallowed it. Very disappointed in that one piece and it definitely made my decision as a one time spot try for me. read more

Totoya - Fukuju Bowl, Crab Miso Soup, Egg Yolk and Soy Sauce - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I waited 2 hrs in line T-T I had the real thing in japan recently, so I was excited to see something really similar open up on the island. I dragged my whole family to come try it with me haha. The quality of the seafood was lacking. I grew up with fresh seafood, so maybe their quality is good for people who didn't. Uni was sad and mushy, old. My parents said the crab in the miso soup was mushy. The overall taste of the bowl (I got the $36 one) was alright. Could have used a bit more texture other than the very sparse cucumbers. All the videos I see people making for this establishment all say "$18 bowl wow omg" but that's the CHEAPEST thing there while everything else is over priced. If it was really fresh and high quality ingredients, might be excused. The guy making the negitoro bowls was really slow, and we know because it's an open counter. read more

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I decided to try this place out this on a Friday night with a party of 3. We arrived around 6:15 (with 8 small parties ahead) and got seated after 30-40 minutes of waiting. I really loved the different flavors and textures of the ume bowl. The yuzu ginger was so unique and delicious! Also, don't let the size deceive you, I was VERY full after finishing my bowl. There's plenty of parking in the two lots nearby. The staff was very attentive, friendly, and welcoming. I will definitely revisit this place again! read more

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Came here on a Friday at around 4:40pm and there was already a line. Parking is easy in the nearby paid lots. The 4 of us did not have to wait too long once they opened. Two of us got the Nishiki ($33). The other two got the Matsu ($30). It also comes with miso soup (one person got the crab miso soup and that is an extra $4.90). I also got a side salad ($3) and enjoyed the puffed rice. The bowls were good and had a good amount for the price. Most of the fish tasted fresh, although I will say the uni didn't taste as fresh as I've had it at sushi restaurants. Service was quick, did feel a bit rushed though since there was a huge line and people were basically staring in as you ate. Overall, glad we tried it but probably wouldn't come back until the line dies down. read more

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No reservations But worth the wait in line (we were lucky enough to not wait for long). Also lucky it wasn't raining - as the waiting area is outside. It's a small counter with maybe 20 max seats. Simple and Our order was taken outside. We ordered the Fukuju bowl which has tuna, negitoro, red shrimp, salmon, snow crab, uni, ikura, Tobiko, and nori. ($36) The miso soup is included with the option to fancy it up with shrimp (+3.90) or crab (+4.90) (we were on a lunch date.....so crab it was!) Everything was fresh and tasty. We tried all the condiments. The yuzu infused pickled ginger, yuzu shichimi, house made shoyu. The crew was pleasant and it was wonderful all around. Thanks to my new coworker for the suggestion read more

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Ordered Take: original negitoro with Ikura and an egg yolk shoyu. The dish was beautiful and toppings were fresh. An egg yolk adds umami, however I wanted the rice to be sushi rice instead of just ordinary white rice. The staffs are friendly and very attentive. Thank you very much for a tasty lunch! read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

100/10. Worth the wait and worth the hype. We arrived about 30 min before their dinner time and there was only 1 other person. Eventually a line formed closer to open but we were seated with the first group. The staff is kind, quick and efficient. The seating is very intimate and you can see them making your meal. The bowl was delicious and everything was fresh. The yuzu sauce is so addicting. You can use for their salad but I tried it in their miso and it was such a nice flavor switch up. I love this place so much. Can't wait to visit again. read more

Totoya - outside - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of the rare cases where the pictures looks better than the actual taste. Taste is okay but I'm subtracting one star because it's SO FREAKING expensive! $48 out the door with tip and tax for a bowl with uni, snow crab, ikura, negitoro, and a shoyu egg. This was just a one time experience for me to see what this was about but I can just go back to my Chirashi B at Imanas Tei (which I actually prefer outright because of the variety of seafood you get) for $32 plus tip and tax...it's a much better value. Plus I feel like the taste of the seafood is better for the Imanas Tei chirashi bowl...I found everything from the uni to the snow crab to the negitoro on the BLANDER side so subtract another star for this. read more

Totoya - Negi Toro with snow crab and uni - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii