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    Totoya

    4.6 (157 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 2:30 pm, 5:00 PM - 8:30 PM

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    Melissa L.

    I literally felt like I was transported back to Japan! This was so yummy! This place was just across the street from the mall so was very convenient for us after some light shopping. There was a bit of a wait as there are only 8 seats available. But once seated, you get your food fairly quickly. Food was so fresh and delicious. I'm not a huge fan of ikura but it was so fresh and not at all fishy. Service was also great. 10/10 would definitely come again!

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    Stefanie C.

    The hype is real, Totoya is incredible. Yes, the place is small and there's usually a line, but it's 100% worth it. I went on a Monday about an hour before closing and got lucky with no line. Honestly... it ended up being one of my favorite meals on the island. If you like raw seafood, you're going to love this place. I ordered the Fukuju, which is basically a little bit of everything: tuna, negitoro, red shrimp, salmon, scallops, sea urchin, salmon roe, tobiko, snow crab, and nori over white rice. It also comes with miso soup (I stuck with the original, but there are upgrades) and I had a hot green tea on the side. It was the perfect meal... So fresh!!! A few things to know: parking is very limited, so plan ahead. They don't take reservations, and because it's such a small spot (maybe around 8 seats), there's almost always a wait. I believe they have other locations too, so that could be a good option if this one is packed. Can't wait to go back.

    Zoe G.

    We had such a nice experience here. The staff were friendly and attentive. Definitely a nice experience if you can't go to Japan. The fish was fresh and soy egg yolk is a must. I enjoyed the ability to make a couple of hand rolls and just enjoy the high quality fish and rice. It wasn't too busy so we did not experience any wait times.

    Menu 3/2026
    John C.

    Tried Totoya and it was just okay. There was a line outside even though we were told no wait over the phone, which made it feel like hype. Seating was unorganized. They wouldn't seat us because a group of 8 ahead of us was waiting to be seated together, even though there were 2 open seats that stayed empty for a long time. Food was average. Pretty standard sushi bowls with nothing that stood out in this price range. Not bad, but not worth going out of the way for.

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    Kirsten C.

    I tried the Salmon Don and it was so delicious! It was a lot of fish too for $17, I was pretty filled. The service is best for smaller parties (1-2ppl) since this is more of a smaller/cozy establishment.

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    Rebecca C.

    Just like a shop in Japan with a homey vibe. Delicious, fresh quality fish with beautiful sashimi pieces, Uni, and also roe! There are options to upgrade your soup. Make sure you ask for the sauce as it will change your dish! They are often crowded and a line will form outside. It is worth the wait. Counter seating only!

    menu 5/8/26
    Amy L.

    came 30 minutes before they opened on a friday morning and were the first ones in line. others didn't start showing up till maybe 10-15 minutes before opening, but even after full house, others maybe waited 20-30 minutes at most for a seat. we ordered as soon as we got sat and food came out so quick! as pretty as it looked, everything tasted just as good! i'd definitely recommend getting their negitoro bowls over their kaisen bowls but regardless everything was still very fresh and delicious. even adding in the sesame seeds, yuzu pickled ginger, and yuzu miso dressing gave everything a different profile and still tasted amazing. service was so sweet and really brought you back to japan. the establishment is a bit on the smaller side so seats and space are limited but it's a great casual spot for lunch or dinner.

    Ha T.

    I love Totoya so much!!! It's pretty much always my first stop after I land. The service is amazing, everyone who works there is so sweet. It's a super small spot with only bar seating, but worth the wait if you go during peak hours. I'm glad they opened a third location in Aiea now! The Nishiki bowl is my go-to. If you're a fan of uni, definitely get the Fukuju bowl. I always leave full and happy. Plus it's right across from Ala Moana, so you can walk it off after or swing by Foodland and grab some poke for later They also have a stamp card! So if you're going often like me, make sure to get one before you leave.

    Negitoro Bowl with Miso Soup
    Steve L.

    It's a small counter with limited space so be prepared to wait in line. Since there was two of us, the wait was not as long as anticipated (15-20 mins). Everything you need in terms of utencils and condiments are right in front of you. Had the negitori bowl and it was quickly prepared with fresh ingredients. They only give you a few pieces of seaweed and will charge you more if you need more. Solid spot with friendly and good service. If it's hot outside, be prepared to wait in the hot sun outside.

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    Rob F.

    Went here with the wife on a Monday lunch time. Instead of trying to find a parking we did some shopping at Ala Moana then walked over. We were lucky when we got there to get seated right away. There were 2 other couples in at the time. The restaurant is very nice on the inside and very comfortable vibe. The wife had the negitoro bowl and I had the kaisen bowl. The wife had an egg on the side. She had the crab miso and I had the salmon miso. We both ordered a cup of tea. The order came up quickly and all the items were fresh. My wife who normally won't have the egg said it was quite good with no after taste. When it comes to seafood and sushi I am a tough grader. I've been fortunate to try some very good places and have visited Japan many times. I felt that for what I paid ($100+ with tip) it didn't quite meet up to my standard. If I could I would have given it a 3.5. Would I go again, probably not but like my wife always says, "good to try".

    Katherine T.

    I've never had a negitoro bowl before, and I was pleasantly surprised. Super flavorful and filling. I would come again!

    Yesss! We finally made it to Totoya's Ala Moana location after repeated attempts to get into their OG Kaimukī site.
    Lyla D.

    Itadakimasu! (いただきます!) I've been eyeing the luscious, fresh negitoro don ネギトロ丼 and kaisen don 海鮮丼 from Totoya Kaimukī, which I've been seeing online since it opened in late 2024, but I keep missing going there because they've always been so crowded, and we didn't want to wait in line. However, as luck would have it, this popular restaurant recently expanded to the Ala Moana neighborhood, so we made a point of stopping by after our exercise session. As we approached the restaurant, a couple was waiting at the doorway, and we worried we wouldn't be seated right away. When we peeked into the restaurant, we saw just one other couple already seated at the counter, and followed the couple at the door in. We were surprised to get in at a non-busy time, and the cheerful female server provided us with menus while asking whether we wanted any hot or cold beverages in addition to the pitchers of water on the counter. I was ready to order a negitorodon, but my husband wasn't, so she allowed me more time to scan the restaurant and its posters. If you're wondering what a negitoro don ネギトロ丼 is, the best way I can describe it is "minced or scraped raw fatty tuna on rice." It is a deceptively simple dish, but it is luxurious-tasting because of its main ingredient: raw fatty tuna. The raw fatty tuna is scraped from the skin and bones, unseasoned, and doesn't contain minced vegetables, but its preparation is similar to that of fish tartare. The raw tuna is usually topped with minced green onions for textural contrast. This raw tuna sits atop rice. Food: -"Matsu" Negitoro don: the "Matsu" bowl is a combination of the OG negitorodon, which has the followingingredients: tuna, scallops, cucumber, kazunoko, tobiko, green onions, sesame seeds, and 2 pieces of nori + sea urchin + salmon roe. I think because the negitoro was creamy and somewhat mushy, the rice also seemed mushy to me, too. I ordered the raw egg yolk + shoyu ($1.50) to mix and drizzle over my dish, but thinkingabout it, the rice bowl didn't need it, and the yolk + shoyu mixture made the rice even mushier. Still, the fresh, clean-tasting seafood could shine. Our server recommended the miso soup of the day (salmon) for an additional $2.90, which tasted stellar! $34.95 -"Fukuju" Kaisen don: the Fukuju rice bowl's ingredients were what I'd call "Everything but the Kitchen Sink" as it contained: sliced raw tuna, salmon, scallops, lobes of sea urchin, whole red shrimp, salmon roe, Snow crab, tobiko, OG negitoro, seaweed salad, and 2 pieces of nori. This bowl was a combination of a negitoro don and chirashizushi, though not as festively presented as chirashizushi usually is. My husband also added yolk + shoyu for $1.50, but agreed that the mixture made the rice feel mushy. $39.50 Still, it was a lot of food, and we left feeling like a good coma coming on, and were happy to have eaten these rice bowls after working out. Next time, we won't upgrade with yolk + shoyu and will rather consider adding the "Ikura Shower."

    Aileen M.

    On Valentine's Day, we came here an hour before opening, to stand in line, and we were the first ones (fyi it only seats 10 people max). It wasn't necessary, but we wanted to secure our spot at this restaurant for sure. I got the Take Negitoro Bowl plus the Ikura Shower (I recommend this if you're an ikura lover - it's fresh and the marinade was perfect), and my husband got the Maguro Lover, which he loved. Btw, the Ikura Shower comes with a special presentation from the workers with a song! So fun and this spot is the jam. I also ordered the miso soup and salad on the side - you can skip the salad.

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    Totoya

    4.6(304 reviews)
    3.2 miKaimuki

    Amazing amazing amazing! Service was amazing and everything ran so smoothly. The ambiance is calm,…read morecozy, and intimate as you're sitting at the chef's bar. The food -- amazing. The soup pairing just makes sense and this is such a comforting meal for me since I LOVE sushi and miss Japan.

    The five star rating is two fold. First is that the food was absolutely delicious. The food…read morequality and portions were perfect. The fish was fresh and flavorful. And how do I know that it's fresh? Because as we were at the restaurant, deliveries were being delivered nonstop. My kids devoured the salmon bowl with the salmon roe. My 8 year old's bowl was wiped clean. My 7 year old had only 2 slices of salmon and a few ikuras left. The 5 year old polished off her few pieces of salmon and roe along with her miso soup. And momma's Fukuju? Absolutely demolished. I should have ordered it with extra ikura because the quality and flavor that it provided to the bowl was something that I've never had before. I am usually not a fan of ikura, finding it too salty, but the ikura at Totoya was perfectly balanced. Second, the service was great. I had to give it to the lovely staff who were able to keep it all together when a party of 5 adults and 7 kids (aged between 5 to 11) rolled in, and of course the kids all chose to not sit with their respective parents. The food came fast and kept the peace of very hungry children. The place itself is a small little restaurant with just bar seating, no more than 16 seats, so definitely cozy. My friend sitting all the way on the other side of the bar said she could hear my conversation perfectly well, even though all the kids were loudly chatting. We will definitely be back the next time we make it out to Honolulu. Thanks to the restaurant again for providing such a memorable meal. It was all I could think about on the flight home because it was that good.

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    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro - kurobuta tonkatsu

    Ginza Bairin Tonkatsu & Yoshoku Bistro

    4.3(4.2k reviews)
    1.4 miWaikiki
    $$$
    Free parking
    19 years in business

    I'm not sure what happened to my original review when I tried this spot 2 years ago but this update…read morewas well deserved! During both visits, the employees were so accommodating. Even with a decent amount of seating, there is minimal space so they ask that you leave your strollers outside. When we called the first time saying our daughter was asleep they arranged everything in order to fit the stroller inside. The second visit, I had an even bigger stroller because it was a double stroller for my daughter and son. When I said my son was asleep they again, quickly tried to arrange space for the stroller until we realized he woke up. I truly appreciate them being so welcoming because I've come across many establishments that are not especially towards kids. As for the food, the first time the tonkatsu was a miss for me. I was comparing it to a popular spot on the island that books out months in advance that I tried just before my first visit here and it just seemed a lot more oily and not as tender. We were actually going to eat at the other business again but with two kids and walking non stop on our trip already, I was so happy we had an option closer to us. Both times, we were coming from Hilton Hawaiian Village. They have the cutest car bento boxes for the kids, and they let you choose the car color. My daughter loved the mini umbrella that came with her plate. My son was days before turning 1 year old so a lot of things ended up on the floor and even then, they were so kind about it. The best thing though for my husband and I AND my son, was the loco moco which we were told was limited and a new item for dinner since it was primarily only served as a lunch option? The flavor of the gravy alone was sooo good and rich. My son ended up eating my whole portion of rice and gravy with no crumbs left behind or on the floor lol. The other katsu items we ordered were nice and lightly coated and were not heavily oily at all. The only thing that I felt lacked was their curry especially in comparison to their gravy. I would definitely recommend coming here and I can't wait to come back. That was one of our favorite new dishes this trip and we come every year!

    Such a great tonkatsu experience as if I was in Kyoto on a quick trip. The restaurant flavors felt…read morevery traditional and genuinely Japanese in the best way. I got the pork loin with shrimp combo (the mixed portion instead of the large), and everything was perfectly crispy, flavorful, and satisfying without feeling too heavy. One of my favorite parts was grinding the sesame seeds myself in the little ceramic bowl with the wooden grinder, then mixing in the tonkatsu sauce. It made the whole meal feel interactive and intentional, and the sauce was SO good on the pork loin. I also ended up getting a refill of the cabbage because the sesame dressing they served with it was honestly addictive. I went around 8 PM to avoid the dinner rush and was pleasantly surprised I got a table pretty easily. Taking my time with the smaller mixed portion made the whole experience feel relaxed and enjoyable instead of rushed. Overall, really delicious food, great atmosphere, and one of my favorite meals I've had in Waikiki so far. Pictured are the before and after of my dish. Probably a better "go with friends place" than a date.

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    4.8(42 reviews)
    4.8 mi

    If there's one thing about me, it's that I love an izakaya. Open late and small plates so you can…read moretry a few different things, my favorite! I've been to Mitch's a few times and when I saw that they opened up an Izakaya next door, I knew I had to try it and made a reservation on Yelp. Izakaya Mitch's specializes more in cooked dishes while the other side is more about the fresh / raw fish. But that didn't stop us from ordering the assorted sashimi. All the fish were from Japan and yes you can taste the difference. The fatty tuna was obviously my favorite but even the regular tuna and the hamachi was so buttery, it just melts in your mouth. Plus, it comes with real wasabi. Not horseradish, real wasabi. For the cooked dishes we got the hokkaido crab tempura with a side of matcha salt. One of the best tempuras I've ever had. The kamameshi, a rice dish with their fish of the day. We got the half order and it's kinda like a bibimbap where they mix the rice for you at your table. I saw that people were raving about this on Yelp and put in our order right when we got in because it takes 25-ish minutes to prepare. On special, they had a karei karaage. Karei is a flat fish and I've never had a fish karaage before, it was perfectly fried and dipped in the ponzu sauce it was so good. Ambiance is a no-frills kinda spot but very clean and feels homey and the service is amazing! Attentive and super personable.

    So happy there is an izakaya that we don't have to drive to downtown or Waikiki. Izakaya Mitch's is…read moreclose to the airport in the industrial area. I made reservations, so we were seated right away. Luckily, it wasnʻt crowded when we sat, so our waitress was able to answer all our questions about different dishes we were interested in ordering. Our party of 3 got to try different things from the specials and regular menu. The tai karaage was so tender and seasoned really well, the kamameshi is such a comfort dish, and the burrata with chilled tomato was really refreshing. One thing we all liked was that even though there were a lot of people in the restaurant (most came in after we ordered), we still were able to speak to one another without talking loud. The staff mentioned that they will be getting a sushi chef, so I guess we need to try this place again,

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    4.6(241 reviews)
    1.4 miMo'ili'ili
    $$

    We went in the with no reservations but they were able to sit us down for a bit to grab some drinks…read moreand a few appetizers. This place took me back to Japan! The employees were awesome and attentive and had good recommendations. I got a calpico grapefruit soda with alcohol. It was delicious, but pretty sweet. Definitely worth a try if you like sweet drinks. My favorite was the calpico shikuwasa soda with Soju! It was so delicious. It was sour and sweet in the perfect way. Tasted like a creamy sour lemonade. I would come back just for this drink! I also really enjoyed their rolls and sushi. I got a few rolls and hand roll and they were all delicious and fresh. I cannot wait to return again!

    The atmosphere was very fun and laid back! It's a great place to get drinks with family and friends…read moreand pick on izakaya and sushi dishes. Fun tip: If you purchase a bottle of sake, you get to randomly draw a prize! Prizes range from a free scallop sashimi to a "hug" from a staff member lol the staff members were all super friendly, but were a bit busy and rushed. The food was good. The dish they're known for, the ikura bowl, was the best standout dish to order. The other items were good but were a bit pricey for the quality and the portion. Overall, a spot I would return to again to try other dishes. My family had a good time there. Tips: the staircase getting up to the restaurant is steep, watch you step and be careful if drinking alcohol lol parking lot is paid and can fill up fast during prime dinner time. Street parking is hit or miss. Reservations are highly recommended.

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    I-NABA - Uni, ikura and hotate don with zaru soba

    I-NABA

    4.4(797 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    TL;DR This might be…read moremy favorite Japanese restaurant in town. Undisputed soba champion. ----- I'm surprised I haven't written a review for i-naba yet. This place has been a staple for my family ever since we moved back to O'ahu a few years ago. Bottom line? The soba noodles here are utterly fantastic. They are, in my humble opinion, the best on the island, and some of the best soba noodles I've ever had. I don't think anywhere else in Honolulu comes close. You come here to eat soba. Period. In addition to the soba being phenomenal, the other offerings at i-naba are also similarly great. Their tempura in particular is outstanding. I typically order the Jumbo Shrimp Tempura Bowl & Soba or the Dx Tempura Bowl & Soba. Plus an upgrade to a large size soba! The tempura is sooo good. It's crispy, light, and airy. The jumbo shrimp is especially succulent and tender. And the ingredients are always perfectly seasoned with the sweet and savory house sauce. Yummmy! If you're looking for the best soba and awesome tempura, this is your spot!!!

    Everytime I asked my Japanese clients which Japanese restaurant they enjoyed most in Honolulu,…read moreInaba consistently came up. And now I know why. I finally had lunch here a couple weeks ago and damn was my tempura and soba set broke da mout. The soba is housemade with a chewy consistency that I love. I had it cold with the dipping sauce and wow wow wow. So good. My friends suggested I get the shrimp and vegetable tempura as well which amazingly stayed crispy the whole time I savored each bite. Probably 30 minutes. Light crisp batter on perfectly cooked shrimp and veggies. Damn it was good. The service was great as well and I cannot wait to go back. Nice warm atmosphere and there's a free parking lot. It gets busy during lunch and dinner, so get there early or make a reservation. Enjoy!

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    I-NABA - Tempura Zaru soba with edamame rice

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