We first saw Totoya in Kaimuki while visiting our favorite Pho spot, Hale Vietnam, but it always looked so busy. When we noticed they had a location in Aiea near our neck of the woods, we were anxious to give them a try! We've dropped by for both lunch and dinner by now, and their location in the Aiea Shopping Center is convenient and not as busy as what we've witnessed in Kaimuki. Staff is always very friendly and service is fast and efficient. I usually just stick to their "Ume" negitoro bowl, which I really like but on our last visit I got their Miyabi bowl, and very much enjoyed it. My girlfriend got their Spicy negitoro bowl, which was listed as available for limited time only. She loved it. I hope I get to try it on a future visit if they still have it later because it looked really good. The fish is always fresh and tasty, and their negitoro bowls make for a refreshing meal that won't weigh you down. read more

Totoya - Miyabi bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I wish I could give this place MORE than 5 stars. Excellent all around. Food quality and taste was incredible. Service was impeccable. Atmosphere made you feel like you're in Japan! I just can't wait to come back!!!! I ordered the signature negitoro bowl with ikura and their homemade shoyu sauce with raw egg. Omg it was to die for amazing. The fresh fish melts in your mouth. It was $26.99 for each meal and it comes with miso soup... or you can upgrade to get udon. For how good it is, I totally think the price is fair. Our server was so friendly, and informative about the menu. He checked on us frequently and made sure we had full glasses of water. I can't wait to eat this again ! Im craving it already!!! read more

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This restaurant is most famous for their Negitoro bowl! Was lucky enough to try their spicy Negitoro bowl limited edition. There is generally a line outside before opening, there is no waitlist, or reservations. The line moves quickly because people eat quickly at the bar. The food was really fresh. Refreshing good depth of flavor in the Negitoro. There was a nice salad and self serve dressings. It comes with two nori pieces so you can make your own hand roll. Portion size was enough to be just filling. They greet you super fun when you walk in. It makes the experience feel welcoming! The bar seating is nice and comfortable with service being relatively fast. The restaurant itself is a bit small. Large parking lot. read more

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What a yummy place to eat! Tried here for the first time and they were also already busy! The food was fresh, the restaurant was clean, and the staff are friendly. They also have complimentary umbrellas if you're waiting in line outside in the sun. Definitely appreciated that! read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

**UPDATE** Jus wanted for come back after the 15 time now, and say, THESE GUYS NEVER MISS!! . I'm fully addicted and am a regular haha. I always leave full and satisfied. I started adding few extra add ons to make it even a better experience. And still for the price I am happy with what I get. I hope these guys stay here for years and years to come!! read more

Totoya - Fukuya negitoro bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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We stumbled by this restaurant for lunch after our hike. And wow, their negitoro bowl was so delicious! It hit the spot. I had their limited "spicy negitoro bowl" special (running from 07/25/26-08/30/26 with only 20 bowls/day at $21.90 /bowl) with a side order of egg in shoyu. The bowl came with a small miso. My negitoro bowl was fresh, not too spicy, and crunchy. I could taste layers of goodies along with the tastiness of the egg yolk. Our server was attentive and friendly. The restaurant looked clean. They also have a stamp card for each negitoro bowl ordered and no cash accepted at this location. There's another Toyoya location in Kaimuki, which is closer to me but I have yet to try. Now, I know where to try next :). read more

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So glad that there's a Totoya near by our home now! We went early on a weekday evening and it was perfect timing because it wasn't crowded at all. There were only a couple other parties besides us. Our waitress was very nice and made sure we were doing okay the whole time. I ordered the Ume bowl and my boyfriend ordered the Maguro Lover bowl and added uni. I love that the mix of the Ume bowl has veggies and other things mixed into the mix. Oh and I also ordered a side salad because I love their yuzu dressing! All bowls come with a miso soup and you can upgrade your miso soup for an extra charge. The bowls are deceiving because they don't look huge but it definitely makes you full. They are a little pricey, but the closest you will get to Japan! Makes me miss Japan that much more. Very clean inside since they are one of the newest locations. Located on the second floor of Aiea Shopping Center (below Aiea Bowl). I also saw that they now have a spicy bowl so I neeeeed to go back! read more

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Food was great! Service was terrible. Went around lunch time on a Tuesday and was seated at the counter. There was no wait and there was only one other party at the time we were seated. We ordered our food and 2 beverages. We received our food but not the beverages. We also weren't ever checked on to see how everything was. We waited maybe about 25-30 mins prior to us finishing our meals for anyone to check on us but we had to flag them down. Still then we had to wait for our check which we were almost charged for our drinks we never received. Overall if you're on a lunch break or time crunch maybe elect elsewhere. What should've been a quick lunch turned into mostly waiting than dining. Willing to give this place another try in a while hopefully they can get their service up to par with their food. read more

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The bowls have quality fish and seafood but slightly disappointed with the rice used. Would love a better quality rice or sushi rice to compliment the flavors of the bowl. The chazuke was also great but the bowl of soup was sufficient to make your own read more

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Serving up their famous seafood bowls, Totoya now in Aiea! But you'll feel like you've been transported to Japan when you walk in. Unlike their Kaimuki location that was bar seating only, at this location they have tables for a more private experience. You can also order ahead and get either takeout or delivery. Open for lunch 11:00 AM - 2:30 PM and then for dinner 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM. They specialize in negitoro bowls, which is made finely diced fatty tuna. On top of high quality sushi rice with a side of nori so you can make your own handrolls. I love their yuzu ginger, housemade shoyu and fresh wasabi (the real stuff!) Keep an eye out for their seasonal specials like their spicy negitoro, the chef is always coming up with new dishes. read more

This is our fav go to for sushi! My bf always gets the Matsu and I get the salmon bowl! This Aiea location has more space compared to the original in Kaimuki. I do enjoy coming here since it's closer to home. read more

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Managed to snag one of the limited-time Spicy Negitoro Bowls ($21.90) at the Aiea location in the Aiea Shopping Center, and it was completely worth the hype! Since they only make 20 of these a day, you definitely want to get here early when they open at 11 AM. The bowl starts with their signature, ultra-creamy minced fatty tuna mixed with savory Japanese spicy takana and a special kick of spice. It is fantastic and packed with flavor straight out of the gate, but pouring over that side of creamy spicy mentaiko sauce takes it to a whole new level. The contrast of textures and the deep, savory heat make it stand out from any regular spicy tuna or poke bowl on the island. The Aiea spot is clean, welcoming, and a bit more spacious with table options compared to the counter-only setups. Service was fast and friendly. If you love raw fish and a good flavor kick, do yourself a favor and track down one of these daily specials before the promotion ends on August 30th! If you are waiting outside, you can request to borrow an umbrella as the sun is no bueno. read more

Totoya - Spicy Negitoro with Half Udon - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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A taste of Japan right in Aiea! This place has been in my bookmarks for years and I finally got to try it out in their newest location. When they first opened this location, there was literally a line before opening but today, there was no line at all and we were the first ones in at 11 am. However, by the time we got our food, there were around 10 ppl (max occupancy is ~15 ppl). We ordered the Ume Bowl which is the most basic one which highlights their infamous Negitoro. Their negitoro includes ahi, scallops, cucumbers, ocean salad, green onions, nori, & you can add your own sesame seeds. I loved that each bite had something different and all the textures. We also got the shoyu egg (+$1.50) which added a salty and sweet flavor. I also liked the step by step instructions on how to best enjoy their bowls. My favorite way was making your own hand roll using the nori. I love the added crunchy nori and salty/sweet combo. Lastly, all bowls come with miso soup. I opted for the seaweed soup and the hubby got the soup of the day: salmon miso soup. He enjoyed it and said the salmon added another level of depth to the miso. There were also chunks of salmon in it. Overall, great quality fish and quick service! We'll definitely be back! read more

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Good quality sushi Ordered by phone and picked up They separate the rice from the Negitoro and give a bowl of miso soup read more

Totoya - Negitoro - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Checked out this place for the first time and it definitely lived up to all the hype. Seen it on social media, and people waiting in line, so knew there was some buzz around it. We checked out the Aiea location and luckily the wait and line were not too long. The unique dishes with the negitoro were fresh and delicious. Service was friendly and quick. Great place to stop for lunch while running errands. read more

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I'm so happy they opened up this location in Aiea! It is definitely not as busy as the other locations and is just as amazing. I love totoya and will always go back! Highly recommend the salmon bowl if you're a salmon lover. It is sooooo good and I'm still dreaming about it (I went a couple months ago). The ama ebi is also delicious. I'm not usually one who likes scallops but for some reason I love to eat it here! The crab miso wasn't worth picking out all the meat, but it was still delicious! read more

Totoya - Nagomi bowl and crab miso - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Just left Totoya and OMG! This was so good! First time here and my daughter and her hubs wanted us to try this place. First off, the service is EXCELLENT! Super friendly and very helpful. The food? WTH! I felt like I was in Tokyo! Fish is so fresh and the salmon miso soup was killers! We will definitely be back!!!!! I would give 1000000 stars if I could! read more

Totoya - Heaven in a bowl - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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Happy Mother's Day... It's something we don't usually do as this busy day makes our experience more chaotic and hectic besides I take care of mom on more than just one day but since I didn't have any plans or errands to do I decided to take her out at some places that she's been asking me and decided to do and Totoya was a place she's been asking for as well so checking out their third location in Aiea sounded like the perfect thing to do. We arrived just before they opened and with just a few guests waiting outside I thought that we had a chance for their first seating which we did and it was just nice. Can't really say which location is more spacious as it's all pretty cozy but the staff does work the system well as we sat on the counter hugging the kitchen I sat next to a lady who was very loud and it really destroyed my vibe and talked throughout the whole time is my only complaint but we enjoyed our bowls...Negitoro with crab miso soup for mom and Salmon Ikura for me with Ikura on the side. What makes it nice is the fast service and self service water and ginger they have table side so there's no flagging down anyone as you are able to enjoy your meal at your own pace. If you don't finish their generous portion you can take it home which take out is a new thing that they're doing as well is a nice option since they get so busy and are able to enjoy at your leisure wherever you are but on this Mother's Day it was very nice and happy mom is happy me as well. Thank you! read more

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Honestly, finding out of your to go place to eat ..opened up a location in Aiea is an absolute game-changer. I usually brave the traffic and parking over at their Kaimuki spot, so saving some serious gas money by coming here is a massive win! ​Lo and behold, it's practically right next door to my absolute favorite dessert spot, Ice Garden. Dinner and dessert in the exact same plaza? Absolute perfection. ​The food was incredible, but the service really sealed the deal. I was honestly pretty focused on devouring my meal, but the lady who took my order was so genuinely cheerful and happy that it just put me in an amazing mood.With the cheerful attitude brings a good ambiance to the place. Great food, sweet people, and the perfect location. I'll definitely be back! read more

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First of all, if you want to eat here, then you need to plan accordingly. They do not take reservations. You also can't just leave your name and come back when the table is ready. You check in and wait in a line outside, regardless of the weather. Luckily, we had a large umbrella to shield us from the sun. The servers may collect your order while you're in line so that your food is ready. There's limited seating so this practice benefits them. If they serve you quickly, then you'll leave quickly. There's no alcohol here so the vibe is very much "fast food" (as in, please eat and leave). With that having been said, the food is worth every bit of the wait in line. I could eat here every day. Get the shoyu egg, even if you don't know what it is. It will compliment the flavors coming up. Next time though, we'll either take out or delivery. There's no real need to dine in. But if you do dine in, we appreciated that they played JPop overhead, adding to the ambience. read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Negitoro (ネギトロ) is a popular Japanese sushi topping made from minced raw tuna mixed with green onions. It traditionally combines fatty tuna (toro) scraps scraped from between the bones with green onions (negi), though modern versions often use minced, blended tuna mixed with oils to create a rich, creamy texture. (Google) Totoya is known for its Negitoro. This is the second location on Oahu. The first Totoya is located in Kaimuki. We stumbled upon this Aiea location when we went to the Roast Duck Kitchen. My daughter, who is visiting from CA, wanted roast duck with cake noodles for lunch. Lo and behold, she saw the Totoya sign and changed her mind, when I said ... my treat. Neither of us had tried Totoya. We both heard about the delicious rice bowls topped with Ikura (salmon roe/fish eggs). The restaurant is small in size. There is counter seating and a few tables against the wall. Clean tables and nice wall decor. I did not check if there was a bathroom. Service was attentive and 5 stars. Water jug provided on the table. Our order came out quickly. Everything tasted fresh and delicious. We each ordered a different bowl. See photos. I really enjoyed my maguro lover bowl that was filled with maguro slices that had been seasoned in a shoyu like sauce. Rice was nicely prepared and I highly recommend getting the nori pieces to wrap some rice and maguro into a hand roll to devour! A happy and delicious meal here at Totoya. read more

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Cute little place to eat with friends. I love the food and the atmosphere. The service was great we got a chance to take a picture on our first time there and put the pictures on the wall. read more

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I ate too fast to take a photo!!! Signature negitoro bowl with added egg yolk and homemade shoyu.... TO DIE FOR! also added on salmon miso soup. Their homemade yuzu ginger is delicious. I just got back from Japan last week on an eating bday trip and to come here feels like I never left. Great service. Clean. Legit Japanese music. And what a deal $18.90 for negitoro bowl? I get junk plate lunch for that price nowadays!! Also interested in The weekday catering option. See pic! Highly recommend we'll be back. Mahalo! read more

Totoya - Weekday catering and delivery - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

Fresh food? Check! Friendly staff? Check! Cozy space? Check! Are you are hungry for Negitoro, check out this place! Space is limited so expect a line. When we visited, there wasn't a system for waiting customers. We just stood in line and were called in wherever seats were available. Ikura shower comes with a cool performance from the staff~ :) Eat fresh & Have FUN! read more

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I had high hope for this place but just thought it was ok. I felt the food was a bit too heavy. But it might be a personal preference thing... since I am not a huge fan of masago. And I felt the fish could have been fresher. Maybe it was an off day? My friends love this establishment and my husband enjoyed the food more than me. So if interested I think it's worth checking them out. But for me I have no plans to go back. read more

Lunch in Aiea, O'ahu, Hawai'i... This third location of Totoya is the best one because of the parking... LOL! There's FREE covered parking at Aiea Shopping Center! This Totoya is on the same level as McDonald's, and is between Ice Garden and Koa Pancake House. I would recommend coming before opening time to stand in line. I arrived after 11am and the first round of customers were already seated inside of the cozy shop. There was a long line to get in and I waited about an hour for my turn. Luckily, it was overcast... or else I would be sunburnt or soaking wet from the recent downpours. The system was very efficient. While we were waiting in line, the staff handed out menus and took our orders. We were seated in an organized manner where our food was brought promptly! I had ordered the Fukuju which had a tower of scallops, uni, salmon, tobiko, red shrimp, snow crab, tuna, and original negitoro. The bowl included two pieces of nori which i used to make loose handrolls. I appreciated the complimentary bowl of seaweed soup that washed everything down. I did grind some sesame seeds over everything, but I actually didn't need more flavoring because I added on the Ikura Shower for $9.80! That was really fun! Everything was delicious, beautiful, and fresh! Staff were friendly, cheerful, and personable! I look forward to returning, especially since I have a Loyalty Card! read more

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So happy in my tummy Food Very good quality Service very nice Small but clean restaurant Will be back 100% read more

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Today, Feb 15 is the first day open at Aiea location. There's a sign in sheet and just write your name on the clipboard. They open at 11 am - 2pm for lunch. We came around at 1130 am and got called about 12 noon The food is delicious. Great customer services. And if you get the ikura shower they do a little cheer. So recommend it. At least one of your party should try it. Yes. We will be coming back again. Thanks for reading. read more

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Discovered this place on IG. I went to a similar concept in Japan. It was one of the best meals I've had in Japan so I was excited to find this place while we were visiting Hawaii. Sweet: They offered a variety of options. Every bowl comes with miso soup and you can upgrade your soup and add a salad. The negitoro was so fresh and melts in your mouth. We ordered the maguro bowl, nishiki, and matsu. The server was super nice and attentive. The place was cute and clean. They offered to snap a pic to add to the wall. Sour: The uni on top was ok. I like uni but I didn't need it. Uni just needs to be super super fresh for me to enjoy it. I wouldn't necessarily say this is a sour though as it wasn't that bad just a preference. Overall I'll be back when I'm in Hawaii again. They have a punch card system that's a good a deal. read more

The bowls were satisfying and the staff created a fun atmosphere. My friends had a great time and would love to revisit next time I am in Hawaii. [Edited after Owner's reconciliation] read more

Went in on Thursday, and no line! was greeted as I walked in and sat down. Served was very friendly and ready to answer any questions I had since it was my first time. Restaurant was very clean and bright! All the condiments located in front of you. Also self serve pitcher of water and glasses. Decided on the Matsu bowl with the egg/shoyu. Wow! It looked so delicious! Followed the instructions on how to eat my negitoro bowl. Everything tasted so fresh! Next time I'll order the ikura shower, I like that salty burst of flavor! I wish I could order more uni too haha! I certainly will be back for more! read more

Totoya - Matsu set - Sushi Bars Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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So worth it! Came during lunch time and was able to get seated quickly with no wait. I ordered an Ume + added fresh egg with shoyu. The meal did not disappoint. The seafood was so fresh and tasted delicious -- I actually enjoyed it more than the restaurants in Japan that have a similar concept! We also had two kids with us and the restaurant was very accommodating in providing kid friendly dishes and water cups. Definitely will be back in the future!! read more

We went right when the restaurant opened at 5 pm and were the third party to be greeted and seated. The shop is cozy aka small, but comfortable and not too noisy. The menu is simple but the offerings are tasty. I'm not a huge ikura fan so I settled on a maguro bowl with a side order of snow crab and nori. It was delicious and fresh and I'd definitely order it again. The crab miso soup was tasty but I'd probably get the plain one next time as I was so full after my bowl I could barely finish it read more

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After dining at the original location in Kaimuki last year, our friend told us that there are now two additional locations in Ala Moana and Aiea. We loved the kaiseki bowls and had on dining list for this recent visit. We were planning to dine at the Ala Moana location on a Saturday, but it was closed due to the storm. The next day, we were out in the Aiea area, so we stopped by their newest location on the second level in the Aiea Shopping Center. Arriving at 12:15pm, there was only a party of three in front of us. After about 13 minutes wait, the four us were seated at the counter. This location also has two tables for four as well. One friend and I ordered the Miyabi, which as 2 pcs of Tuna, Original Negitoro, Red shrimp. Scallops, Salmon roe, Tobiko over sushi rice and 2 pcs of Nori. Before starting, I used sesame grinder to sprinkle some sesame seeds over the bowl. Then I used the nori to create two handrolls before continuing to eat my Miyabi bowl. All the seafood was so fresh and delicious. You get a bowl of miso soup and I put some Yuzu shichimi in it. It does put a little spice in your soup. Two of my friends had the Rainbow Trio bowl and enjoyed it. The kaisen bowls brought back memories of how good it was the first time. It did not disappoint. So glad the wait was not as long as last year at the original location. read more

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The food was delicious, fresh fish and flavorful. The food quality is high. The service was smooth. The ambiance is calm and cozy for a small area. The portion size is decent to the price. read more

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Awesome place if you want a piece of Japan. The staff are super friendly and you have to wait a little bit since they do not take reservations but it is worth it! Go early to find free parking in the shopping area. Make sure to get your egg, mix it and pour all your bowl! Great ambiance to enjoy your meal with family or bring your loved ones visiting. Enjoy! read more

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I'm not a negitoro fan, but the hype surrounding Totoya piqued my interest. Instead of ordering their negitoro bowls, I opted for the Fukuju sashimi bowl. It still comes with negitoro, but also includes sashimi pieces. What I loved: The shoyu egg sauce and homemade shoyu were both tasty. I plan to recreate them at home. What could be improved: Fresher tasting cuts of sashimi and more care in checking for shell fragments, most likely from the snow crab. While the sashimi pieces may not have met my expectation for freshness, negitoro is generally made from less prized cuts of ahi. So, don't let my review deter you from trying a negitoro bowl. As far as service goes, the waitstaff was friendly and checked on us regularly. The restaurant is small but it didn't feel cramped at all. Overall, I'm glad I tried this place and can finally put my curiosity to rest. I'm knocking one star because the sashimi wasn't as fresh as I had hoped. read more

Most authentic food I've had since I was in Singapore. Would recommend highly. Good price too.

They is a line to get in at the new Totoya in the Aiea shopping center, 2nd floor next to the Aiea pancake house. The bowls are yummy and luscious to the eye. Lots of free parking. Service is friendly and efficient from the staff. The ambiance and seating is done smartly but still comfortable with an efficient use of space that you find in places in Japan where square footage is $$$$. Enjoy!!!! read more

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Excited that they started lunch on Wednesdays, arrived shortly after 10:30 and they opened at 11am. Love that they're located closer to home (in Aiea next to ice garden) and the space is bigger than Kaimuki and Ala Moana. There's 8 seats at the counter and two tables that seat 4. Ordered the salad, fukuju bowl with miso soup and egg shoyu. The yuzu dressing for the salad and the yuzu ginger were good. Everything was yummy and filling. read more

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