Service was kind and timely. While we waited for our third member of the group to arrive, they seated us and were kind enough to provide water. For dinnertime purchases of $10 or more, soup was provided. incredibly delicious and traditional with a good bit of tofu In any restaurant, I always order a salmon roll, and this place does it wonderfully. However, it can get loud when it is busy. read more

My go to sushi spot in Ann Arbor it never disappoints I've been coming here since 2006ish maybe and it's remained steady and consistent the whole time always fresh and service is usually pretty quick too read more

Amazing and fairly priced food! The staff is kind and fast, the food is filling and so good. I love the restaurant. read more

Totoro - Chicken Teriyaki Bento - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Had my first experience here and was not disappointed. The sushi I had was fantastic and the staff was friendly. The restaurant was small but super cute and clean. I'll definitely come and try some more. read more

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The service was alright, but I practically had the worst udon noodle i ever had there...They put califlower and mushroom in the noodle, the beef tasted funny, and the soup tasted like water. Definitely avoid noodle there at all cost! read more

Totoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Totoro is one of my favorites! I love the cute and cozy environment with all the Studio Ghibli-themed decor, and the servers are always super sweet as well. I love to get their bento boxes. The variety is super yummy and always leaves me feeling very satisfied. It is a good amount of food too, good bang for your buck I would say. Recently, I ordered the tempura udon, and I really enjoyed it. The portions were perfect and it was super tasty. Overall, I feel like Totoro is super underrated and would definitely recommend more people check it out! read more

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The small and unassuming sushi restaurant is low-key one of our favorite sushi, restaurants ever! (S)

Great location, friendly service, not so great food. I've been here several times and generally have preferred the cooked entrees to the sushi. On my most recent visit the fish in my chirashi was not good - chewy and not fresh tasting- and there was imitation crab; the sushi rice also felt sort of unpleasant after a while and I couldn't finish it. The takoyaki isn't very good either. I've had somewhat better luck with the oyakodon in the past. I wouldn't actively choose to eat here but wouldn't be super opposed to it given the options - there isn't really any great Japanese food in Ann Arbor. I've heard that Sadako has better sushi though. read more

Totoro - Chirashi Sushi lunch ($13.95) and spicy tuna don ($12.90) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

DO NOT GO HERE! THERE WAS A HAIR IN MY FOOD!! So gross!!! I even told the waitress and she did nothing about it. I don't condone a business that is not sanitary and doesn't fix a known problem. Won't be returning. read more

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They are closed for Christmas Day - Dec 25. Despite what is being advertised that it is open

Totoro is a sushi staple. It's situated in a small nook thats somewhat hard to spot. Funnily enough, it's rival, Sadako, is situated fittingly diagonally across campus. Totoro provides a better quality of sushi in my opinion compared to Sadako. Although Sadako offers better pricing and seemingly more sushi per dollar, the quality of Totoro is better. I don't particularly care for the soup and salad at the beginning of the meal from either place, but the salad at Totoro is hands-down by far better. The salad at Sadako is drenched in a watery sauce that feels somewhat unappetizing. Just by not doing that, Totoro is better. I ordered their Hell Yeah, spicy tuna, and Baked Lobster roll with a friend and to be frank, I have no idea what any of them tastes like because I inhaled the food so quickly. I highly recommend the Hell Yeah if you like cream cheese and little bit of kick in your sushi, or the baked lobster if you want to splurge a little. Those two were truly decadent and really required the refreshingly simple spicy tuna that we also ordered. I generally just really like Totoro, but the only problem I have with them is that my wallet gets visibly smaller after I eat there. read more

Totoro - Top to bottom: Hell Yeah, Spicy tuna, Baked lobster - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

For anyone who likes Japanese food and Studio Ghibli, this restaurant is a lot of fun! Aside from the animé theme which is great there are a lot of choices on the menu! I had the miso soup and the vegetable caterpillar role which were both great. Others in my party enjoyed the teriyaki salmon and the tofu yakisoba. Everyone enjoyed. Bonus they sell the Teeshirts! read more

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Although we were mostly enticed by the popcorn lobster roll, Totoro is a solid place for Japanese food with a menu that spans more than sushi. For a recent night out with friends, one suggested Totoro for their well-known Popcorn Lobster roll. I had never been there and was eager to check the place out, plus the combination of Popcorn and Lobster proved to be intriguing. Located on State Street, it's easy to miss if you're not looking for it. Tucked behind a couple of other restaurants, you have to enter a small hallway to find the entry to the restaurant. We arrived and were promptly seated with our large group. Several people got the Popcorn Lobster roll, and I went with a Mini Udon bowl -- it had the promise of a large udon bowl but in a smaller portion. The food arrived quickly and my Udon bowl hit the spot -- it was just the size I wanted and still had all the delicious flavors and tasty noodles I was looking for. With popcorn lobster rolls nearly all around, I also got to try some from my generous friends. Imagine a spicy California roll covered with lobster that has been lightly battered and deep fried and you get the idea. It's different, and the portions are enough that one person would likely want to share it. The next time I get a hankering for sushi, Totoro will head to the top of my list as places to try! read more

Next to Yotsuba Sushi in Ann Arbor/West Bloomfield I'd say that Totoro is probably my second favorite - but a very close second. I said in my review of Yotsuba that it's hard to eat sushi as a vegetarian, but the reason we love that place is because they offer a tofu roll. The same goes for Totoro. They have a few vegetarian rolls and they're clearly noted on the menu (both sushi menu and main menu) the items that are vegetarian, gluten-free and even which rolls are raw. I think that's very helpful and smart for people who are 1). new to sushi and 2). trying to decipher what all the different things are! Because I work in downtown Ann Arbor, going to Totoro is a something my coworkers and I do every now and again. On my latest visit, I ordered their tofu tempura roll which is great, but overly doused with the spicy mayo. When I ask for the roll without it, I get a weird look from them and then it's ignored and it's on there anyway - kind of annoying. I also ordered their vegetable roll which i was a roll with vegetables then tempura fried on the outside. It was good, but just too heavy and too much food! The one weird thing about this place is that their tofu roll is around $5-6 but the roll size changes every time. I've once come here and gotten 8 pieces, and then come again and only gotten 6. The last time I was there I only got 5. I'm going to ask them if this is intentional or not the next time I go! This place can get busy during the lunch rush and in-between-class rush with students, but for the most part, the service is pretty great and never too bad. read more

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My favorite Sushi restaurant of Ann Arbor! Love the walking location in downtown to UofM's campus. Even when the restaurant is busy I've always been seated efficiently and had good service. My favorite roll is probably the popcorn lobster roll, literally SO SO good. read more

the food is spectacular, the atmosphere is amazing, and the service is delightful. 10/10 regiment read more

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I really loved the sushi and fish options here. Everything tasted amazing!! My favorite is probably the Udon noodles. They are so soft! Also my waitress was the sweetest lady ever. It can get pretty busy for a small restaurant, but it's very worth it! read more

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We love Totoro. We come here way to much for lunch! I work about a 5 minute walk from here. It's so cheap and so good. Definitely take advantage of the lunch specials. The Wednesday lunch special is a popcorn lobster roll and a mini udon - so good and so much food for just 12.95. Their udon is very flavorful. Our whole office (of 40+ people) all love to order from Totoro. They always get our large carry out orders right and are so fast about having them ready. They have great bento boxes for lunch as well. Definitely recommend Totoro - it's a great sushi place for lunch and dinner. Their fish, especially the tuna and salmon, is always so fresh. If you aren't a fan of raw fish, they of course have lots of other options as well. I am a big fan of their udon! read more

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Totoro is a great casual spot to grab lunch or dinner on campus. My two favorite things from their menu is the Yam Yam special role and the classic salmon avocado roll. Unlike some other places, they give you quote a thick slap of salmon and avocado in the roll. The Yam Yam role is also perfectly crunchy on the outside with the fish still raw in the inside. I have both taken out and dined in and both were pleasant experiences. read more

Totoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Every time I leave this place I say "this is the last time." But this was the worst. Who puts lemon slices on top of hamachi nigiri! Unless you're trying to hide the freshness of course. WET toro, literally was soooo wet. I understand business is tough with covid but don't try and trick your clients. We love the owner, she's such a sweetheart, but man... read more

Doesn't look like much when you walk by but they had such an extensive menu for sushi and service was great.

Wonderful sushi restaurant. Love the Totoro theme, but that was just the start! Everything we tried was delicious: gyoza, rolls, nigiri, teriyaki. Nice vegetarian options, too. The service was great, as well. Will return. read more

Great gluten free sushi options. Everything was labeled on the menu and take out boxes.

Cravings for Tonkatsu satisfied!! Serving size was good. Food was delicious. I got Tonkatsu and takoyaki. Yumm. Just a small quaint place. I almost missed it. Lovely spot in downtown a nice small distance from the Maynard public parking. Place was clean. My server was very attentive and nice. read more

Totoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Wasn't sure what to have for dinner... but my friend said, it had to be something Asian... thought about going to Yotsuba but decided on Totoro, since I have never dined here. The restaurant is inside a multi-use complex. Once you walk it, go up the stairs and go through the door to the restaurant. As you walk into the restaurant, you'll see the greeter area, some tables to the left and the sushi bar to the right. They have more seating area in the back. Friends were already there, seated... since this was my first time at Totoro, wasn't sure what to order (should have yelped it before I went!). I reviewed the menu and decided to settle on five dishes. - Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura - Spicy Tuna Salad - Fried Eel Roll - Spicy Tuna - Hell Yeah! Roll No, it wasn't all for me. I ordered extra to share and it also gave me an opportunity to taste different plates. Once we placed our order, miso soup and small salad came out. The miso soup wasn't the best... I had better, but it was decent. The salad itself was okay. One thing for sure, the service was quick and food came out fast... The Spicy Tune Salad came out - this was one of my favorite. The sauce they used for the salad was great and the spicy tuna on top just made the salad even better! The Shrimp & Vegetable Tempura - I will say it's the same wherever you go, but there was one thing missing! Grated Radish for the dipping sauce! Does it really make a big difference?? YES! It gives the body and the taste of the tempura when the radish is mixed into the dipping sauce... Fried Eel Roll - okay, fry stuff and it's much much better! Frying food takes it to next level! If you haven't tried fried rolls, give it a try! You'll be thankful you did! Spicy Tuna - average... not the best, not the worst I had... it's decent. Hell Yeah! Roll - i thought it would be spicy or hot, just based upon the name... but NO! The roll is made with tempura shrimp, spicy tuna and some vegetables. It wasn't hot or spicy at all, typical roll with crunch flakes on top. For $13, first time, okay... 2nd time... nope, try something else! The tuna's looked fresh, very red and good. With so many Japanese restaurant popping up all over greater Ann Arbor area, trying each new place will be hard, but I'm going to try them all! read more

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I come here pretty regularly and always swear by the same roll-- popcorn lobster. This california roll topped with deep-fried lobstery goodness is delicious, filling, beautifully presented, and everything you could ask for in a roll (when you're not trying to eat healthy, that is). I tried the baked scallop roll instead one day and unfortunately, it was a misstep on my part. While it was still tasty, the presentation was underwhelming. Since the roll was baked, it was served in a makeshift aluminum foil plate placed on top of a real plate. There were a couple tablespoons of creamy scallop on top of the sushi, but underwhelming overall. The restaurant itself is a pleasant place to dine. Adorning the bright walls are images of Totoro to keep the environment cheery and upbeat. Additonally, one of my personal favorite things about this restaurant are the Andes mints they give out when you receive the check. You always end the meal on a sweet note! read more

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TDLR: Don't come here with 5 people. You may end up waiting forever and your friends may end up becoming delirious from the lack of food. --- I forgot to make a reservation at our originally planned restaurant and the wait was 1.5 hours. No deal. We decide to pick another restaurant and land upon Totoro. I had a party of 5 people. We called at 7:05pm to put our name on the list and were told that it would be a 20 minute wait. It turned out to be an HOUR WAIT. Timeline: 7:05pm - Called to have our name put on the wait list. 8:10pm - Seated 8:18pm - Orders taken 8:45pm - Orders received Service was mediocre. For a group of 5 with 18% tip and the amount that my group spent on food (~$200 total, incl tip), we should've had better service. The waitress likely knew she was going to get automatic gratuity of 18% and therefore didn't pay too much attention to us. FOOD: The prices seemed high. I got the popcorn lobster ($13.99 + 18% gratuity + tax = $17.39). The lobster was great, but I wish they hadn't deep fried the lobster. It was a lot to eat. read more

The sushi here makes miso happy! (Trust me the miso soup is the best I have ever had and the salad dressing is just perfect.) If you're in the area, this is definitely a place to check out. This place has a special place in my heart since I celebrated a birthday, graduation lunch, and many friend get-togethers here. The employees are very kind and caring. At one of my visits, my best friend found out that she's been accepted into her 1st choice Masters program which resulted in some tears. The server celebrated with us when she found out what we were literally in tears for. Highly recommend, this is first place I go whenever I return to Ann Arbor. read more

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I love this place and their lobster rolls. I switch back and forth between the baked and fried because i now love them both equally lol. My hubby loves the salmon on the beach, the only thing he gets.. Weve tried these rolls at other sushi places in AA and nobody elses compares to tortoro! read more

Totoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Ann Arbor, Michigan

Absolutely loved this sushi place. The service was great, all of the workers were very friendly. The sushi itself was definitely some of the best sushi I have ever eaten. I highly recommend the Salmon on the beach roll and the Heart attack roll. read more

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The BEST sushi I've ever had!! Love that it is a little hidden place. Great service too.

Welcome: The welcome service was nice and fast. We received our salad and miso soup only a few minutes after ordering. Decoration: There were two TVs on opposite ends of the restaurant and both were displaying college basketball games which was good side entertainment. The Totoro decorations along the walls is a nice touch and are aesthetically pleasing. Food: Our order of Nabeyaki, Crunch crunch, and Red Dragon roll came within 20 minutes of placement. The quality of the Red Dragon (spicy tuna on crab salad and avocado) was pretty good. The spicy mayo and fresh tuna was pleasing to eat and went down very smoothly. The Crunch crunch was a little dry due to the tempura and I will probably not order it again. They gave mints at the end. Good touch. Price: Totoro loses a star here because the price was a little too expensive for the amount/quality of food that they served. I've seen similar crunch rolls go for $1 or so less than what they charged. And spicy tuna rolls go for $2 or so less at other places of similar quality. Total time spent: ~40 minutes. 5 word review: Decent quality sushi but expensive. read more

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exactly what I needed after 24 hours of traveling. Great broth, why do I need 85 characters

If you're looking for good rolls, Bentos, sushi boats, anything you could want from a Japanese restaurant, you'll find it here! My personal favorites are the ton katsu bento box and pretty much any roll. The sashimi is extremely fresh and the edamame comes out warm and salted - yum! The miso soup is so flavorful...none of that bland junk that you get at some places! If you're with a larger party, try out a sushi boat! Super worth it. When looking for Totoro, be sure not to miss it. It's in a little nook right between the BWW and the CVS - sharing a space with a few other small stores/restaurants. Service is great and although the space is on the smaller side, everything is worth it! read more

Really enjoy their food and eat here very frequently. The rolls are always solid and some of the entre items I have tried like the teriyaki chicken were also up to standards. The staff is also very nice and friendly. My only complaint is that it always takes ages for the food to come out. read more

I've been to Totoro a few times. The food is decent. My friend is vegan and she really likes the OMG Roll. Personally, I find their sushi a bit too Americanized with sauces and the like. I usually get the sake don, which is salmon and some other cuts like imitation crab meat over sushi rice. This time I branched our and got the Tonkatsu bento. I really would have preferred a tonkatsu curry, but this was good enough. Nothing in the bento made me think "Wow! That is amazing." The place is pretty small, so expect a bit of a wait on the weekends. The service is pretty good. read more

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2.5. Called to order my food. Turns out their prices increased and have not updated their online prices. They refused to honor their online prices. Not going here again. Update: I have gone once again with a friend for restaurant week without realizing it was. They were able to seat us while they were so busy and my friend & were in a rush. The food was great and in fact I feel the price for the restaurant week was really generous. I will have to say I was rather callous with my first review. Even though they should've honored their prices at that time. I have not checked their prices with their menu as I have forgotten that I have made this review. I'm pretty sure they've updated the prices now. read more

Ate here a decade ago and glad to see it survived the pandemic! Great sushi with super fast service and incredibly friendly staff.

Totoro has an excellent hole-in-the-wall atmosphere and great sushi. That's about all you could ask for! Even despite the many other options in the area, Totoro is a contender. read more

Didn't love this place. After hearing great reviews, I went to check it out with some friends. Some of my friends liked their food (one of them bought the famous Totoro Tower), but my California Roll was warm and not very appetizing. Prices were good, but the general atmosphere and the food itself is what brought my rating down. Additionally, our food took awhile considering we were one of the only groups in there. Might go back sometime, but not anytime soon. read more

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