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    Totoya Aiea

    4.6 (66 reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Ella R.

    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.

    Their 07/25/26-08/30/26 promotion
    Naomi D.

    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 :).

    Monica Y.

    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!

    Spicy Negitoro with Half Udon
    Matthew Y.

    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.

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    Grace W.

    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.

    Menu & catering
    Shelby I.

    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!

    Negitoro
    Bessie C.

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

    Nagomi bowl and crab miso
    Michaela S.

    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!

    Heaven in a bowl
    Elle U.

    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!

    Irene M.

    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!

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    Rex C.

    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!

    LeaDan Y.

    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.

    Jackie K.

    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.

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

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    Ichiriki has always been one of our favorite Go-To places though I have to admit we haven't been…read morethere as often since Covid. By chance, I saw they were having a Senior Special so we decided to go and check it out. So Glad We Did!!!! We've been there 2 weeks in a row! Here's more info on the Senior Special -- You have to be 60+ years old, it's daily from 4:00 - 5:00, it's pork nabe only (no substitutions) and the cost is $17. We always get the pirikara soup base. Love the taste -- they say it's a spicy garlic shoyu base but I don't think it's too spicy.. I actually add more togarashi to mine for a little extra kick. It comes with several thinly sliced pork slices, napa, choi sum, carrot, tofu, shiitake, kuzukiri (clear noodle), chives, and rice. It's the perfect combination and amount to satisfy! To make it even better, the Senior Special timing coincides with their daily Happy Hour -- how terrific can it get!! With Happy Hour there are drink and pupu specials that you can also enjoy. They have Happy Hour 2 times a day -- 4:00 - 6:00 and 8:30 to close. We order a Kirin pitcher and I always get a Melon Shochu. If you never tried their Melon Shochu, you should definitely give it a try. They put a whole melon Melona ice cream bar in their shochu mix. It is delicious -- almost feels like you're drinking a refreshing dessert. Oh.... did I forget to mention, it's a Happy Hour special, $7.00. Our waiter, Gabe, was AWESOME! All of the waiters at Ichiriki Aiea are good but Gabe was probably one of the best we've had. Very nice, always coming by to make sure we are okay, and just very pleasant to talk to. There were a couple of things that really stood out for us. My husband always requests a cup of ice which he scoops into his glass of beer. Even before his ice ran out, Gabe brought him another full cup of ice without my husband even asking! Wow, that's service! When we were leaving we wanted to take home the rest of the nabe we couldn't finish so he brought us a container. After putting it a bag, he decided to double bag it saying it would be terrible if it leaked and broke through. Yes, Ichiriki is very lucky to have him! So happy he was our waiter! Ichiriki is located right across from Pearlridge Macy's on the Ewa side. It's on the 2nd level which can be accessed from ramps on both sides of the restaurant area below. There's plenty of parking right in front of the restaurant so parking is never a problem. The restaurant has a real inviting atmosphere with their modern Japanese decor throughout. Inside you can select either standard seating or Japanese style seating. Just a note - there's an opening for your legs so you don't have to worry about how you're going to sit through the whole meal. If you're over 60 and love nabe, I definitely recommend you coming for the Senior Special. I'm not sure how long the special is going to lasts but it's definitely a winner for us!

    This review is strictly for the server that I recently had here. I wasn't able to get his name but…read morehe had longer hair (like halfway to a bob) and large framed glasses. He was extremely sassy, rude and inattentive. Made our party feel like we were an inconvenience to him. I legit had to ask myself during dinner, "where am I?" Because I thought I was at one of those restaurants in the mainland where you pay to get bad service. You know the ones where they purposely rude? It was crazy. He made us feel so stupid for asking questions. My friend was missing her ponzu so she asked him if she could get it, he pointed down and said "what's this?" Like that's just crazy to me. Never filled up our waters. Didn't even check on us after the food came. Then after we asked him for water it took him so long just to come back, we even had to flag him down just to pay our bill. I could go on and on about the night and honestly this was my favorite restaurant up until last night. I highly doubt I'll be back and I promise you if he is assigned to me as a waiter I will get up and leave.

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