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    Tako 4 U

    4.5 (20 reviews)

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    Irene M.

    Talk about Tako... Always late to the party information but not on this day as I spotted them right up in Kaimuki which you just can't miss this adorable little Japanese truck all lit up which brings back nostalgia of being in Japan. Don't let this little truck fool you as they not just have amazing takoyaki but chicken karaage and yakisoba as well though on this visit it seems like they didn't have it unfortunately so I decided to get their Takoyaki with Ponzu which is my favorite and I do identify takoyaki like a portable okomiyaki which is a very childhood comfort food. There is a wait since it's made to order though with the crowd I assume it would be as many ordered multiple what I do love is that you're able to add toppings to make it your own like garlic chips, cheese or crispy onions as well making it quite the bougie bite. The staff is very professional and straight forward to the approximate wait which I didn't mind though would be nice to have maybe stools I guess for waiting or those who would like a quick bite. I took mine home to share and it held perfectly to enjoy and hope to find them which the only way currently is through their instagram story or if you're a regular they will let you know their next area you can find them. Thank you!

    Original Flavor Takoyaki
    Michelle L.

    We tried this when the food truck was in Manoa. Ended up ordering the original flavor. When we got our takoyaki, it was hot and that was perfect for the rainy weather! We enjoyed it, flavoring was perfect and service was friendly. We'll be back!

    Original
    L P.

    So happy that Tako4u truck will be making Hawai'i Kai a regular Sunday spot. I had wait a while because he had so many orders but it was worth it. We got the original and it was delicious. Excited to try his other flavors next weekend. If you are planning on ordering and there is a wait just go across to the Costco place and come back. Or do what we did and take it back to Costco and have it with a hot dog combo. Was a great dinner on a beautiful Sunday afternoon.

    Regular takoyaki with cheese
    Kira K.

    Initially I was going to give 3 stars, but given they are still starting out, I'm going to give them the benefit of the doubt I got the original takoyaki with cheese. The takoyaki was 7 pieces for I believe $12 and an extra $1 for cheese. The takoyaki itself was good, but for the extra $1, not much cheese was on there. Also, the tako inside was very small and almost blended into the batter. Unfortunately, service was very slow. I was the only person there and it legit took 25 minutes for them to make my order lol. The main reason I was going to give only 3 stars was their food prep. I watched them make my order, and when it was time to put the cheese on top, one of the guys reached in the cheese bag with his BARE hands (no gloves, no handwashing... is there even a sink in there? lol) to put the cheese on my takoyaki. While he was putting the shredded cheese on top, he was using those same hands to push his hair out of the way. i cringed but didn't say anything, but not wearing gloves or washing hands before touching other people's food is pretty gross. one GOOD thing though is kids under 12 eat free, and they gave my daughter 4 pieces of regular takoyaki which I thought was super generous So long story short: good flavor, kids eat free, but the takoyaki itself was on the smaller side and pricey, and their hygienic practices are a bit questionable

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    Miguel M.

    I enjoy the fact that they do serve to the local community and kids, but the wait has been long on the occasions I did visit. The takoyaki was okay, but definitely feel it'd be worth it a bit more if the wait wasn't as long. I know that in time this will get better though, as those occasions I did were towards the very beginning of their opening - Miguel Morales Photography

    Mentai Mayo takoyaki
    Rod U.

    The new, viral takoyaki truck is turning out perfect, steaming hot, molten balls of goodness. At its core, a good sized, tender chunk of octopus. The sauces are where it's at. The OG, sweet and tangy but the mentai mayo adds a spicy kick and oceanic goodness that turns it an easy fave. Large shavings of bonito top the OG, green onions the mentai mayo. Other topping choices available. 7 pieces for $12. Cards only. Follow on IG for location / hours. Regardless if you eat it the second you get it, mouth open, blowing out steam, trying not to burn your tongue with molten deliciousness or wait 20 minutes for it to cool and eat all civilized, the taste will transport you to Osaka.

    7 piece takoyaki with mentai mayo
    Tiffany C.

    I usually cannot resist takoyaki. We came down to the Bayview Night Market to look for dinner and as soon as I saw this truck, I had to try it. There were about 3-4 young guys working the stand and it looked a little tight. But they were nice. Their counter was a bit high for me as I had to tippy-toe to pay and ask my taller half to retrieve the food. They offered a 7-piece takoyaki for $12 and they have a list of sauces to choose from. One of their popular ones was the mentai mayo. It was delicious. The takoyaki itself was hot and the insides melted in your mouth. Plus the loaded green onions on top added flavor to the bite. I highly recommend to try them out when you see them. I'm new to the night market so I'm not too sure how frequent they come. Hopefully I can catch them again and try new sauces!

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    Marianna F.

    We went to the Waikele food truck event on the 4th of July. We see this truck around and wondered how their takoyaki was so decided to give it a try. The line wasn't too bad, so I got my order in for the Negi Ponzu 7-piece for $12 and added cheese for $1. Since I had my daughter who was under 12 with me, she got a 4-piece original for FREE. Unheard of from any food truck, so I thought that was nice. The takoyaki batter was good and creamy like inside. My only gripe was that I could barely tell there was any Tako in there. The takoyaki was smaller than the usual ones I buy outside of Don Quixote in town, but the pieces of tako were super small. The toppings were nice and fresh with the green onion but I wish there was a little more ponzu and cheese for the extra $1 I paid. All in all it tasted great, and decent price for it being a good truck.

    Food truck at Geiger Park
    Christine L.

    Tried this food truck when they were out in Ewa at Geiger park on 6/9/26. Very yummy takoyaki. We got the original flavor. Lots of flavor, sauce is delicious. Chunks of Tako in every bite. Great and friendly customer service! Need to go back and try other flavors! 10/10

    Jim C.

    I drove by on my way to the market. The well lit truck and people waiting made me instantly interested. There's a wait because they make it fresh. If you like the takoyaki, then it's a no-brainer.

    Ann N.

    Today this food truck was located in Manoa. 1st and foremost, there are no food trucks in Manoa, so this definitely caught our attention and was exciting. They said they are working on the schedule and it is random when they will be there. Like others, the wait time is long. We were told 20 minutes but it was close to 30 minutes. I'm sure in time they will be faster. But it could also be that because it was something new for Manoa there were a lot of people waiting and ordering as I'm sure they were just as curious as we were. The wait time is my only gripe. I ordered an original as well as the ponzu. Both were delicious. My young adult kid also loved it. They must've read comments and now charge $12/8 instead of seven. And yes, they are on the smaller side but they were delicious. I could see if they had a little bit bigger of a food truck they could offer yakisoba alongside the takoyaki. Hint hint. We are all about small businesses and I hope these guys survive. It seems like they had a nice turnout and nice to have variety of eating places in Manoa. The two gentlemen working the truck were really nice and even though we bought one soda they gave an extra one for waiting so long.

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    Diana K.

    Takoyaki that rivals the ones I had in Japan (and I literally just came back!). Easily top 3 on Oʻahu for takoyaki. It was fast, fresh, simple, perfectly cooked, and still piping hot when served--just how it should be. Takoyaki lovers--run, don't walk.

    This combo that I got was yummy, but it was waaaaaay too pricey for what you get.

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    Whoa! If you haven't tried the food yet you should. EVERYTHING IS GOOD!!! Next time I'm ordering one tray of everything on the menu.

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    Food and service is great! But their new AI-generated graphics made it seem like the restaurant…read moreserves lower-quality food, which is misleading. I know they have better graphics than that! Hope their marketing reflects how good their food and service actually is.

    Wife and I truly enjoyed this cozy little place in Hawaii. The atmosphere was quaint and cozy with…read morebar seating only and a reservation list you need to get on to ensure a spot. There is walk-ins but I wouldn't risk it The food was incredibly fresh. As it goes without saying, when you're in Hawaii you're as close to eating the freshest seafood as you can without being in Japan. We both ended up getting their Signature Negitoro Bowl but the Tokujo version which has Salmon Roe + Snow Crab + Uni and added a fresh Yolk Soy Sauce. Because why not have the Lamborghini of Negitoro bowls while you're visiting here. Along with that I ended up with a half sized udon miso soup and my wife a crab miso soup. As you can see in the pictures the food came out looking just like it did on the menu, no false advertising there. The egg soy sauce was a perfect creaminess that complimented the saltiness of the Uni and Salmon Roe. Once you mix everything together there's even added house made soy sauce on the side of your want more saltiness back but add some yuzu ginger with each bite and you get that perfect blend of flavor. There's fish was insanely fresh and had zero fishy smell or taste. The rice underneath was cooked well and the side squares of nori was perfect to make our own hand rolls. There's no alcohol served but they allow you walk 15 steps outside to the nearby convenience store where they have the cutest little dog and bring in your own beer or sake. There's miso soup was good and warms you up, but will say the corner we sat on had the AC blasting (which we're not complaining) but it did cool down our soups a little faster than we could enjoy so in the end my wife's crab miso did get a little salty. But overall the food was amazing, service was friendly and vibes were warm. Absolutely will come back the next time we're in Oahu.

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    Thankyou Doc for treating us to Aburiya Ibushi for Grandparents Day 2026. Excited...first time…read morehere and we arrived more than 30 minutes prior to our 5:30 pm reservation. Exterior just calls out to you. I'll write more once we are seated and taste their food. I already looked at their menu on Yelp, read some reviews and know what I want to try. All 3 employees welcomed us with smiles and a happy greeting. It smells SO good when you enter of good food. Catchy Japanese pop music adds to the festive vibe. Their menu is extensive. Everything sounds, looks and tastes amazing. Erin was the best and such a pretty hostess, table server and made the evening enjoyable. Yuzu was all smiles, cute and prepared some of the food. She also helped Doc make our dinner reservations. Chef was so busy preparing the dishes I didn't get to ask him his name but I flashed a thumbs up to him as we were leaving and he gave a big smile. There was so much delicious food we asked for take out containers for the oxtail ramen and tender grilled beef. We had to pass on dessert. Actually my melon float was like a pretty dessert. Hubs drank a lychee soda. Highly recommend this restaurant. Come for the food, atmosphere and friendliest staff. We even caught a glimpse of their very young boss who also greeted us when he arrived.

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    Storefront... just like we're in Japan!

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