Customers get crabby and pushy late at night so go before the sun sets. Waitstaff were very courteous and authentic in their service while also being very swift to serve with a shout so be ready to be greeted. Food was delicious reminded me of being in a little booth in Japan eating the most tasty seafood you could ever imagine. The price and the wait were all worth the entire food experience! Ive returned twice! read more

Great food - good quality sashimi! Wish they gave you more fish/portions aren't the biggest for the price but it's about similar in amount and market rate for a chirashi bowl these days so not completely unexpected. I've only gone on the week day evenings but I've never had to wait for a seat - I think the opening of the other location has made getting a seat here much easier. The bar seating gives you the feel of being at one of those little restaurants in Japan which is fun! Highly recommend read more

Any bowl you get is really good and especially with that egg with shoyu mix. I really love the crab miso soup. The freshness and the presentation is awesome. read more

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Fresh fresh fresh. Yummy yummy yummy.... Located in Kaimuki, street parking and meter parking around the restaurant. They only have counter seats and about 14 seats. I heard about the line, so I got there about 4:30pm on a weekday and there were already two people standing in line, by the time the restaurant opens at 5:00pm, the line is over 15 people with is beyond the first seating limit. The menu is simple, two pages with nice colorful photos. For me, it is a no brainer, go for the best and most expensive bowl. I ordered the Fukuju bowl that has sweet shrimp, tuna, salmon, snow crab, scallops, uni, salmon roe, tobiko, etc. . The ingredients are so nice and fresh. I don't even know where to start because every bite is so good. I pay a little bit more to add the crab to my miso soup, it added a nice favor to the soup. I want to order a bowl to take home but they do not do takeout order. It is also NOT a BYOB restaurant. They do have drink, I ordered a green tea for $0.50, which is a very reasonable price. I was debating if I should order a second bowl because it tastes so good! But after drinking the pretty food size miso soup, I am full and satisfy. Highly recommended. I will go back soon. read more

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Seriously so so good! I got to Nishiki bowl and it was amazing. Everything tasted so fresh and the egg sauce was really yummy on top of it. The miso soup was also really good. I've eaten at a very similar place in japan but actually enjoyed this one even more! The service is amazing and they're pretty speedy and efficient! 11/10 would come back here! read more

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This is really the closest thing you gonna get to Japan!! Food was super good and service was amazing!! Definitely recommend and going back again!! read more

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Food was so oishii!!! Felt like I was in Japan...except the prices (however still worth the $). The service is fast, and the environment is very welcoming. Ther servers were so kind and friendly. They even take your order beforehand, so when you get seated your food is ready. Small restaurant with limited seats, we went around 12pm on Sunday, and there was a short line (15-20 minute wait). The nori on the side, was a great way to eat your bowl and make wraps :) Additionally, the $1 egg yolk is definitely worth it and doesn't overpower the fish. The fish was fresh, and came in large portions. This bowl was super filling but so good you have to finish your bowl. read more

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新しくオープンしたお店で注目されていたので行ってみた。ネギトロの丼の特上を注文した。 メニューに載っている写真とはかけ離れた見た目。 量も明らかに少ない。 これは明らかに詐欺である。 正直な話、これは何かの冗談ですか？と笑ってしまったほど見た目が違う。 一緒に行ったゲストも笑っていたほど。 メニューの写真と実際に提供する写真は見た目は少し違っていても、入っている内容の量は一緒でないといけないと思う。 味はネギトロはそこら辺で食べれるクオリティー、特別に美味しいわけではない。 雲丹は臭くて味が悪い。 期待していったが残念な結果。 ハワイの日本食のレベルで、それを美味しいと思うレベルのお客さんも多いのが現状。 残念、、、 It was a newly opened store that was attracting a lot of attention, so I went there. I ordered a special Negitoro bowl. It looked completely different from the photo on the menu. The quantity is also clearly small. This is clearly a scam. Honestly, is this some kind of joke? It looked so different that I laughed. Even the guests I went with were laughing. Even though the menu photo and the actual food served may look a little different, I think the amount of content inside should be the same. As for the taste, Negitoro is of the quality you can get around here, and it's not particularly delicious. Sea urchin is smelly and tastes bad. I had high hopes, but the result was disappointing. Currently, there are many customers who think that Japanese food in Hawaii is delicious. disappointing,,, read more

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Most reviews here will tell you what you need to know: incredibly fresh ingredients, outstanding customer service, and while they don't take reservations, it adds to the charm and appeal of the experience. Got in there on a Sunday off dinner hour and it was an easy walk in. 10/10 read more

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The uni tasted horrible the ahi was stringy and inedible the egg yolk shoyu was delicious. Not worth the hype. read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Beware because this space is really small and there will be a wait so I recommend coming here as soon as they open up and writing your name down. Although there will be a wait this place is a complete must try. If you love fresh seafood, the price here is unbeatable, and the quality of each bowl is absolutely phenomenal. The bowl I had included fresh Uni, tuna, salmon, and the scallop was especially fresh. I upgraded my miso soup to add crab because unfortunately the shrimp had one was sold out. I would highly recommend their salad because their sauce goes really good and they add little Ramen chips inside which makes it extra crispy and delicious. The shrimp mixed with the egg yolk was also really delicious and they give you a lot so I would not worry about portion sizes. Overall, I felt like it was a really good meal and although the weight was a little long I would definitely come back! read more

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Great staff, accommodating to dietary restrictions. Wonderful food and fast service. I usually don't like miso, but salmon miso was incredible! read more

WOW New restaurant alert! Even though there was a HUGE line but was so worth it. We got there at 10:30 which they opened at 11 and we were seated at 11:30 (1 hour wait). The people in the first group came at 10:00 so they also waited an hour too Once we sat inside, there were 15 or 16 seats I believe and they took our order outside before we got in. The fish was such GOOD quality. It reminded me of tsujihan in Japan. I got the uni and ikura set which was so worth it as well as the plain miso soup and cabbage salad. Didn't get the other soups with crab or shrimp but the bowl was plenty. I want to go again!! read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I saw a review of this restaurant online and knew I had to try it. My decision was solidified when one of my foodie friends also mentioned it. The establishment is small, but I didn't have to wait long. I believe I ordered the Nagomi. It didn't come with the egg yolk and shoyu mixture so I ordered that on the side. Definitely would recommend adding this on if your bowl doesn't come with this! It all tastes so fresh! I could do without the uni next time though. I'm not the biggest uni fan. There are only a few places I've enjoyed uni from. I'm also not usually the biggest miso soup person, but I really enjoyed the miso soup here. They had a yuzu shichimi that could be added to the soup which was super yummy! I'll definitely be back the next time I'm in town. read more

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

Lovely Japanese restaurant. I have to warn you.. there will be a line/wait for at least 30-60 mins! In my opinion definitely worth the wait! Great authentic Japanese vibes here as far as service, wait, food quality, ambience is. It is a sushi bar setting. Once you've been seated service is very attentive and the time flies by without any distractions as far as them rushing you out the door! Portion size is great! Good quality is very good! I'd definitely come back for another round and try a different item on the menu! read more

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A slice of Japanese heaven with their negitoro donburi. They do have some sake/salmon Ikura/salmon roe donburi for those who want to stray of the negitoro menu. No reservations taken, and it's worth the wait for only 16 countertops seats in a no hole bar simple ambiance. Please be considerate to those waiting in line without the excess chatting after your meal is done. read more

Totoya - Nagomi donburi: negitoro, amaebi, maguro, sake, tobiko, and ikura with seaweed miso soup - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We were first in line and seated as soon as they opened. We ordered the Fukuju with Egg Yolk Shoyu x3. The food was epic and the service was excellent. The seafood was very fresh. All of my favorite seafood in one bowl. The server constantly checked on us to ensure everything was ok. One suggestion....install hooks under the counter to hold bags or purses. Thank you Totoya. We will be back! read more

Very fresh tasting, it just melts in your tongue! Love the energy from the staff there, very sweet and friendly, like a big family. read more

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Hawaii's Japanese culinary scene gets better and better with every year. The addition of a specialty kaisen don place is an indicator of this trend. I heard of glowing reviews of Totoya so I was determined to try it out as soon as possible. Having already heard of the long lines, I was prepared to weather the wait time alongside my family. My dad was gracious enough to hold our spot in line while my sister and I walked around to pass the time. On the flip side, as soon as you are seated, things happen at the speed of light. It is an open seating arrangement so you can see the chefs prepare your orders deftly and with ease. I tried their matsudon, which comes with complimentary miso soup and shoyu marinated raw egg. The negitoro, uni, and ikura were plentiful, well worth the wait time. It was also fresh and clearly of high grade. I enjoyed changing up the flavors with the soy sauce egg and nori. Drinking the miso soup on the side gave an extra layer of umami to the already flavorful experience. Thank you Totoya for the delicious food! read more

Worth the hype! I will definitely come back again. My group went on a weekday, got in line around 4:30 and were able to make first seating. The atmosphere was very unique and staff are super friendly. Viral places like this tend to be a hit or miss but the quality exceeded my expectations. I got the Nagomi Kaisen Bowl, which I feel is the most worth it for the size and variety. Sashimi was soft as butter. I usually don't like seaweed salad but this was the best one I've ever had. Not the normal slimy texture and tasted like sesame. You also have to try their house-made shoyu and yuzu ginger. read more

Totoya - Nagomi Kaisen Bowl with original miso soup. I also added on the shoyu egg yolk to pour over the bowl. - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Congrats Totoya on opening in the former Otto Cake space! They specialize in decadent negitori and seafood rice bowls. I ordered the Tokujo bowl and upgraded with the shrimp head miso soup and everything blew me away. Their sets come with fresh ginger on the side and an egg yolk shoyu that is a must. They even have a house made shoyu for you to continue adding to your rice throughout the meal. This new restaurant has the coziest ambiance and transports you to Japan. I eat out frequently and this has been one of the best meals I've enjoyed this much in awhile. The food is exceptional and the service was so quick and efficient. The hospitality their team provides is wonderful. Keep it Kaimuki and check them out! read more

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Everything as expected. Even though the wait was about an hour, it was so worth it! Great food and fabulous service. Highly recommended!! read more

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Welcoming place in every way. Simple, understated, unpretentious decor. Great service. Very good food. But raw shrimp is invariably unpleasant -- and potentially deadly if originating in the Gulf of Mexico. read more

Arrived at 4:30p for 5p dinner service on Sunday, and we were the 4th party in line. The service was quick and we were served in the order of arrival. It was so good, the ingredients were fresh and the only thing I wished was different was I shouldn't have put all the shoyu. It was super salty at the end, so I'll do better next time. 10/10 will be back! read more

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with any viral instagram food, you have to be cautious because a lot of it can be hype. fortunately i was pleasantly surprised when totoya turned out to be amazing. uni, fatty tuna, ikura, everything was fresh. am I allowed to say the service was too good? they were soooo loud greeting every customer; it is a small restaurant so the ambiance is nice and cozy. only bummer was the miso soup. pro tip: do NOT shell out $4 to upgrade to the crab one, literally did not taste any change in flavor with a whole ass crab in it read more

Totoya - $36 - tokujo negitoro (uni, ikura, snow crab) - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

SO YUMMY!!! Service was attentive, and staff seemed cheerful. Personally I think it is reasonably priced. We left with full bellies and big smiles. Highly recommend! We're heading to Hokkaido soon, so these kaisendons felt like a fun preview. read more

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Food is good, but the bowl is small so portions seem bigger than it actually is. Especially for the price but it's fresh. Service is nice, but at least for their Piikoi location, don't seat parties with spaces in between right when you open. Seriously!? It's ONLY bar seating and there's three empty spaces but set with a seat between each party they could have seated parties at if they didn't do that. They know how busy they are so there's no excuse to do that. read more

The foods was very tasty and service was fantastic! Felt like I'm in Japan. Highly recommends this place!

This was the most authentic little Japanese restaurant I've ever been to in Hawaii. I'm so happy this little gem is in Kaimuki. The staff is lovely, the food tasted just like Japan and I loved the beautiful interior (and the single person bar seating). I can't wait to go back + congratulations on your opening! read more

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I really really wanted to love this spot but it just wasn't for me :( Positives: 1 PM wait wasn't too bad (~40 min), super cute interior, some of the seafood was quality (amazing ikura). Quick service once seated. Big portions! A lot of people seemed to enjoy it. However... it was just wayyyy too much. I usually love rich food but this was superrr fatty w little variety to cut it. I got nauseous trying to finish. The negitoro is bland, not enough green onion to balance out the fattiness. Loved the yuzu ginger, but it wasn't enough to cut all the richness. Uni was also old, couldn't finish. the lady taking our order was super nice but hellaa upselling. This is also bizarre but this super aggravating sound kept going on and off?? Like whatever high frequency alarm they play at Kalihi Ice Ponds to keep teens out, but on steroids?? Not sure if it was the restaurants fault or a one off. Hate to leave a negative review, if ur not a massive eater consider sharing a bowl w a friend if u rlly wanna try this viral spot :) read more

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The Shoyu is insane. Best tasting soy sauce I've had in my life -- wish they bottled and sold it!

Decided to go to Totoya on a weekend for lunch and luckily, the wait was not too long, which was one of my main concerns when we thought about visiting the restaurant. The man in the front was kind enough to take our orders while we were waiting outside, and we essentially got our bowls as soon as we were seated inside. I went with the Fukuju bowl, and all of the sashimi were incredibly fresh. The thing that surprised me the most, while it was simple, was actually the house salad that I added along with the bowl. The yuzu dressing paired with the crunch of the cabbage was a fantastic pallet cleanser. Aside from the food, the vibe inside of the restaurant was lively and it felt quite similar to restaurants you'll see in Japan. I'll be coming back soon! read more

Food was delicious. Had to wait in line for a bit. Perfect servings, decent price, and quality of food was excellent. The house shoyu was really good. First time, will come again read more

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The quality of food was excellent with Japanese atmosphere in the store. The main came with choice of miso soup which was really good as well! read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Upon arriving, there was already a line for dinner but we expected this given that this place had just opened up and more and more people are starting to learn about them. We were maybe 5th or 6th to the last group of people to get seated. Once we finally got seated, they took our order pretty quickly, although they took the order of the couple after us first. We both ordered the side salad, green tea, and nishiki. Maybe about 8-10 minutes, we got our salad which was pretty good, especially with the yuzu miso sauce. Now for our actual dinner... We watched and waited as every single person who came in after us got their bowls. My partner finally asked the waiter if our order got put in. Not only did they get our order wrong, but they booted us to the bottom. We were literally the last people to get their food and that was even after the last couple had been seated. We were beyond frustrated and extremely hungry at this point. I am giving three stars because the food was really good (like high quality, melts in your mouth good) and the workers were apologetic about the situation. I really want to give them a little extra grace not just because the food was worth it and the staff were friendly despite the confusion, but also because they are a newer establishment. I personally would come back and I do wish them all the success. read more

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Really delicious! The donburi bowls reminded me of Japan. Was very lucky didn't have to wait in line. Service was great. read more

Totoya - Sushi Bars Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

When planning a trip to Hawaii with my fiancé I told him that this was a place we must visit after seeing it go viral on TikTok. We decided to go for dinner and get there right when they opened for dinner at 5 PM. After reading some previous reviews that seem to be the best time to ho where it is not too busy or you do not have to wait too long. I will say the only downside is that we had to pay meter parking nearby. In this restaurant, they only see about 15 people at a time with no reservations. However, everything seem to be a bit fast paced where you are In and out quickly. When you sit down, chopsticks, shoyu, wipes, and water are on the counter in front of you that you can help yourself to. I got the "Fukuju" bowl and my fiancé got the "rainbow trio" bowl. Each set comes with a choice of miso soup. Whether it is seaweed, or whichever fish stock they have prepared for that day. I got the regular seaweed miso soup and my fiancé got the salmon miso soup. Both soups are very delicious. However, I must say the salmon miso soup had much more depth of flavor. The best miso soup I've had by far. As for the Kaisendon, both were very fresh and amazing. I savored every single bite of the Fukuju. However, if I were to go back, I probably get something with less options like "ume" because the different kinds of fish can be overwhelming sometimes. Overall, the atmosphere makes you feel like you've teleported to Japan. The fish is very fresh and the portions are large with a good rice to fish ratio. The staff is very nice and helpful when asked any questions. Food service came out very quickly!This may be regular place we visit when we are in Hawai'i! We can't wait to come back! read more

I want to add that this this place is NOT dog friendly. I went with my husband and our Frenchie due to a yelp review here saying it's dog friendly. The host at the front denied us right away. Just fyi for dog owners. read more

We had a wonderful lunch here the food was so fresh staff was helpful. they are quite busy will be back to try other thing.

This place was amazing! They had high quality ingredients used in their bowls and the ingredients were so fresh. The staff was very welcoming, friendly, and nice! The line does get long so I recommend coming before opening. If I had to be honest, this was better than the ones that I tried in Japan! read more