Good tuna bowl, but very very expensive. They are advertising for their Negitoro bowl, which is tuna, however, be aware that if you add the salmon eggs, dress up your miso soup, your meal will cost more than $50 dollars at this little hole in the wall place. We got here on a Thursday just before 1pm, no line, and the biggest promotion of this place was the negitoro bowl. It is tuna with crab meat, sea urchin and we paid $10 additional dollars for salmon eggs, where the servers made a lot of celebratory noise when they drizzled your bowl with salmon eggs in front of you. Everything tasted good and fresh. The seat is tight and narrow. These meal cause as much as a plate of steak in a fancy restaurant. So I have to think about that before going next time. They don't serve beer and don't let you bring your own. read more

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This place is just bang for your buck! You get a quality negitoro bowl + miso soup all for $18!(for Hawaii thats cheap). It doesn't matter if which branch you go to, they all serve the same yummy bowl, but i must say, the one down town definitely has a longer line than the one in Aeia. MUST VISIT when you go to Hawaii read more

Totoya - Ume bowl(with crab) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Totoya is a gem of a shop serving up super fresh, reasonably priced negitoro and kaisen don bowls. It's the perfect meal when you're in the mood for raw seafood and rice but don't want to drop $$$ on a formal sushi meal or omakase. It's a sister restaurant to Izakaya Tenkichi and the ambiance is similar- feels like Japan when you walk in! It's walk in only and seats perhaps 12 at the bar, best for groups or 4 or less. There's almost always a line so if you don't want to wait, try to get there right at opening times. The menu is outside so pick what you want so you can order as soon as you're seated. Each bowl comes with miso soup, which you can upgrade, and an optional salad add on. The left page of the menu features a big pile of negitoro on rice, then as you move down the page you can add different premium seafoods to build the bowl up. It's super filling! The right hand page is similar, each bowl comes with a smaller pile of negitoro but the emphasis is more on other seafoods like salmon, scallop, shrimp etc. The far right side of the right page has a few bowls with no negitoro at all, if you don't like it or want to limit your ahi intake. There is self serve utensils, water, condiments, and wet wipes at the bar. Service is very fast and polite and since there's always a line, it's not a great place to linger for a long meal. Credit only and don't forget to collect your punch card stamps. They also offer limited takeout on inari sushi topped with negitoro and different seasonal special bowls. Def one of my favourite spots to go on an easy date or to bring a visiting guest to showcase what Hawaii/Japanese seafood offers! read more

Totoya - The Miyabi bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Quality here was so amazing, highly recommend the fukuju bowl with the egg yolk shoyu and the shrimp or crab miso. Service was fast and friendly and the space was bright and clean. read more

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Totoya is the kind of place you keep in mind when you want something simple done really well. I ordered the negitoro bowl, and it hit all the right notes. The tuna was fresh, finely chopped, and clean tasting, with just the right balance of richness and lightness. Mixed with the scallions and rice, every bite felt cohesive and satisfying without being heavy. It is a straightforward dish, but the quality of the ingredients makes it shine. Service was polite and efficient. Staff members were attentive without hovering, and everything came out smoothly, even during a busy stretch. There is a calm confidence in how they run things, which adds to the overall experience. The ambience is quiet and comfortable, leaning more toward a relaxed Japanese dining feel than anything trendy. It is a place where you can focus on the food and enjoy your time without distractions. Overall, Totoya delivers consistency, freshness, and a welcoming atmosphere. If you appreciate well executed Japanese comfort dishes, this spot is an easy recommendation. read more

Totoya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Amazing food, amazing environment and staff! Nothing bad to say, just make sure you get there early to avoid lines read more

Totoya - Maguro lover - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Fantastic sashimi bowl place next to Ala Moana Center! Came here 20 minutes before it opened on a weekend at dinner time and was first in line to get seated. I'm not sure how long the wait gets after the store opens, since they only have 12 seats (all at their counter), but the second/third party behind us didn't get there until 15/10 min before the store opened and we all got to get seated at 5pm. I tried the Rainbow Trio Bowl and it was amazing! The salmon was super fresh, the scallops were some of the best I've ever had, and they filled the rest of the top of the bowl with ikura. The bowl came with miso soup, which was a great extension to the meal. I loved the additional condiments near each seat such as their yuzu miso dressing and housemade soy sauce that you can use for further customization. Didn't see this until the end, but you can get a free shoyu yolk by taking a survey link posted across their counter. Service was efficient, the food came out super quickly, and the staff were very friendly. Ambiance is comfortable, attuned to an authentic Japanese dining experience. Definitely a spot to check out in Honolulu! read more

Totoya - Rainbow Trio Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Saw this place on the socials so wanted to give it a try. There's a parking structure in the back. I think it was free for the first hour. I got the premium set with crab and uni and it was comparable to what I've had in Japan. The seafood tasted fresh and high quality. Service was great and fast. Would definitely come back again. read more

Totoya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This has made it to the must visit list for my Oahu trips. The price to joy ratio is crazy - sub $30 for negitoro bowls that are the freshest quality + WELL portioned. Asari miso upgrade is a must get. super friendly server, and relatively easy parking. There are seats at a long bar only - but no wait at around noon on a weekday. read more

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I've been wanting to go here for a while but could never make it to the Kaimuki location or they were always super busy. When my yelp bff told me that they opened a location by ala moana i knew we had to make it down. They have nice ample parking in the lot behind them. We went around 11:30am and was the next in line. We were warmly greeted and they let us know the est wait time. There aren't a lot of seats inside but it moves pretty fast! I will say that coming during the day, there is like 0 shade around, I saw other people behind us with golf umbrellas which is pretty smart! The food was really good! We got the rainbow trio bowl and the take bowl. Both were really good and fresh tasting! I added shoyu egg for $1 and it was definitely worth it! I did upgrade the miso soup to the crab miso, I don't know what i was expecting...but I was not expecting it to have a bunch of small crabs with shells. Don't think it was worth the upgrade to try and suck out the small bits of crab meats. Want to come back and try other things! No shrimp heads for me tho, they kind of freak me out lol read more

Very Expensive for fish.. We waited in line for 15 mins on a weds at the Ala Moana location. We ordered the negitoro with everything in it, like crab, uni, etc. and the crab miso. It was tasty but the crab miso was sooo salty to the point where I couldn't finish it. For $58 plus tip a person I don't think it's worth the hype. Japan kaizendons are around $20-28 and you get more for your money. read more

I have been meaning to come here for a long time. It was not a disappointment. Started with the cabbage salad which was refreshing and just what i wanted. If you like the cabbage that comes with your Tonkatsu you will love this. Upgraded to the salmon miso soup which was well worth the upgrade. The main was the Miyabi bowl, which included negitoro, raw shrimp, scallops, and tuna. The combination of flavors was really good, like a deconstructed sushi. Only negative is we got rushed out to pay my bill while we were still eating. They were busy but should have waited 2 min for me to finish. read more

Totoya - Miyabi Bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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had another amazing dinner here at the ala moana location. they had their last call right when they close so we were able to make it in just in time while shopping in the area. we didn't have to wait at all but almost every seat was filled at closing time. love taking my time to eat here. great and friendly service, great food. can't wait to be back again! read more

Totoya - rainbow trio bowl and nishiki bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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food - quality of seafood was amazing! i also really enjoyed the miso soup of the day, which was a salmon belly miso soup. price for one person (one bowl + miso soup) was roughly $40 after tax and tip, which i feel is pretty standard for good quality sashimi/sushi. service - quick and easy, and staff was helpful to explain things as this was our first time here! we went on a wednesday around 7:30 and there was 0 line or wait. highly recommend coming closer to closing, i believe last call was 8:00 this night that we went. ambiance - reminds me a little of japan, all counter seating and perfect for smaller groups or even to dine solo. read more

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I was instantly teleported back to Japan! If you have been to the Kaimuki location, the service and food at the Piikoi location maintains the same quality of food and service. If you like sashimi look no further. The dishes are fresh and handled with presentation and taste in mind. The negitoro is one of the best I've had in Hawaii, but you also can't go wrong with any of their bowls. The service is on point with a Japanese restaurant, fantastic and fast service. The ambiance is that of a Japanese sushi restaurant - small, counter seating with utensils and condiments stocked for the community, and you may have to wait in line to enter. If you don't mind spending on quality food, then you don't have to worry. However, if you're on a budget - then you can expect something around $20 on the low end of their menu. read more

I was excited to finally dine here! I drive by often and see a small line of people waiting outside. We decided to come for dinner and arrived 15 min before opening. There was a small group of people in line. They promptly opened at 5pm and we were sat in the first seating. It's a small place maybe about 12 seats total. We ordered the Tokujo and Fukuju with egg shoyu and a clam and crab miso. The seafood was all very fresh tasting, not too sweet but still great quality. The miso soups were a good size portion and the egg shoyu was a great compliment! It was a great recommendation to use the nori papers and make your own mini handrolls. I would definitely come back! read more

Totoya - Tokujo and clam miso soup - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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2nd time in here, for reference. Stopped in around 11:30 and waited 15 minutes. Seated and served promptly. Water, yuzu ginger, oshibori, and chopsticks are self-serve. Order: two Nagomi bowls, two hot green teas, and two Asari clam miso soups. Total was $68 including a 20% tip. The bowls were delicious and just filling enough. The salmon was the standout. Ambience is calm. Low Japanese music, four behind the counter, one server. Good spot for a quiet lunch next to the mall. Bottom line, food is solid and service is efficient, but the price stings. I'd come back when I want to treat myself, not for an everyday meal. read more

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We walked past one day and asked the staff when are good times to go for dinner. They said there's usually not wait at the start of service or towards the end of dinner around 8:30pm. We ended up going at 5pm and were the first people in. They have a small menu with set bowls that you can opt to include additional items. The staff is very friendly and helps in explaining what goes into each dish and how to eat the bowls. read more

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10/10 would come back to oahu just for this. this is a quality experience. can be reasonably priced to a pretty penny but it's totally worth it. read more

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We were asked to place our order while in line to make faster to get our food. Great idea! The Fukujo bowl was amazing. The miso soup with claws was a little salty. Wonderful service. Staff is really nice. They play J-Pop music. I'm not sure about the parking. We parked on the street. It looks like there is a small lot in the back. There is a single restroom. read more

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New location on Piikoi by Ala Moana mall. Just opened 3 weeks ago! Free parking is behind the building. No wait and less busy than their location in Kaimuki. Staff was very attentive! Most of their seafood is from Hokkaido and is super tasty! It even has instructions on how to approach (and eat) their bowls. There's a restroom inside too! And I liked the hooks under the tables for your bag. Very nice touch! They even have a photo wall and they take a Polaroid of you if you want. read more

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As good as it looks, one of the best bites we've had in Hawaii. Reminds us of the seafood donburi bowls you get in Japan. The size of the inside, about 10 seats, reminds you of Japan as well. Service was great. Got here at 4:45 and there was already a line. Was lucky to get in when they opened, We will be back for sure, must try! read more

Totoya - Tokujo extra uni - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Arrived at the perfect time: 12:45 on a Monday! The wait was about 10minutes and while we were waiting outside the server took our orders. I got the fukuju kaisen bowl with egg and it was delicious and filling. I love that they opened up right across the street from work. Will definitely be back! read more

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We arrived at Totoya around 11:45 am on a Friday (July 4th) and there was a line out the door. The wait was about 45 minutes, but the staff were incredibly efficient! They took our order while we were still in line, so once we were seated, our food came out almost immediately. We ordered the Fukuju Kaisen Bowl with clam miso and shoyu egg yolk, and the Ume Negitoro Bowl with salmon miso and shoyu egg yolk along with hot green tea. Everything was fresh, high quality, and the portions were perfect for one person. The shoyu egg yolk is a must because it adds richness and umami that goes well with the fish and is only $1. Highly recommend adding it. The menu is simple but effective: two base bowls that scale up in price depending on the add-ons (ikura, uni, snow crab). There is a variety of miso soup flavors and a rotating flavor ours was salmon that day. The interior is small and cozy with only 11 seats, but the staff is attentive and quick to get you anything you need. Water, chopsticks, and moist towelettes are self-serve. We loved that their shoyu is house-made and you can taste the difference. Parking is limited at the building, but we parked at Ala Moana near Foodland Farms and walked over. It was pretty sunny and we had light drizzles, there is some shade and a tree outside but it might be good to bring a hat/umbrella to keep you cool/dry when you wait. read more

I figured it might've been a bit of a wait considering how much I've seen Totoya on social media, but the wait wasn't to bad. What made it feel fast was while we were waiting, the host took our order so as soon as seats opened, we could have our food immediately! That was a nice touch. The food was so fresh! Didn't have any of the "frozen" or "artificial" taste. The bowl itself had so many different flavors and textures that no bite was the same. It was pretty filling for myself but my husband said he could've ate another bowl. The overall vibes makes it seem like we were back in Japan and the setting is intimate with probably about 10-12 seats in the whole restaurant. May not be ideal for large parties but for a quick date night it's a good spot. Definitely coming back to try more! read more

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i've been seeing this place all over social media and i have to say it's worth the hype! expect a long wait. i arrived at 5:30pm on a monday and the restaurant was full. the interior is small. bar stool tables (approx 12 chairs?). i ordered the matsu ($29.90) with soy sauce egg yolk and miyabi ($27.90). fish was fresh. friendly service. food came out fast. my only complaint was that we felt rushed towards the end. overall, would recommend! read more

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Excellent sashimi bowl! The quality is what you would get in Japan. Highly recommended restaurant if you are craving Sashimi bowl. read more

Totoya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Do not come here on a weekend, like at all. We got here before they opened and still had to wait 50 minutes to be seated. The waitress was so focused on taking orders with people in line that she completely ignored the people inside waving their check trying to pay. Also when it was time for us to pay (we ate in 10 minutes, not sure why the people in front of us took 50 minutes...) there was no server around. They instead were focused on taking orders for the line outside. We came when this located first debuted and the portions were huge and generous then. They seem to have since scaled back.. We have since tried 3x to come here and the line is always so ridiculously long. The food is good but it's honestly just not worth the wait. They need more seating here. I don't think I will be back until they get the line under control or open a new location. Maybe you will have better luck on a weekday. read more

いいよ。凄く良い。混む時は混むけど、最近は大分回転率が良くなった。いけば分かる系の直球ストレートな店。 カウンター席ではダラダラしないのがマナーだから、日本人（もしくはこの文章を読める程度には日本文化に造詣が深いなら）として恥ずかしくない様にな！ read more

So good. I've been hearing about the Kaimuki location for a while, and I had planned to go there. But this new spot across from Ala Moana mall was much closer to where I was staying at, so I headed over right when they opened at 11am. The inside is very small with maybe around 10 seats, but I think most folks will finish their meal around 30 minutes or so. My wife and I tried the Matsu bowl, which has the negitoro as the center piece topped with uni and salmon roe. Delicious combo, with plenty of flavors. Definitely get the shoyu egg yolk, which is partially cooked so it's more of a jammy consistency vs straight up raw (which I prefer). Just mix it up and pour on top of the bowl. We also tried the Miyabi bowl, which comes with negitoro, red shrimp, scallops, and salmon roe. Also excellent. I'd definitely come back again and try some other bowls. read more

Totoya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tried 3 times to go, but the lines were daunting and one time we were 4th on line and the guy in front of us said, "Party of 9" but only 3 of them were there and the others didn't come for another 10 minutes. I feel that since their entire party wasn't present that they shouldn't have been allowed to save seats when there were other customers already waiting. Finally made it in and the disinfectant smell with the fish smells were unappetizing to start a meal with. We ordered the highest price bowls and they were disappointing, looked nothing like the pictures and the shrimp head upgraded miso was way too salty. Lunch was $100 for two with tip and we would rather go elsewhere where the chirashi bowls are bigger and the miso soup is better. The staff wasn't very welcoming--all were 20 somethings and being seniors, they didn't seem that interested in serving us. Oh well. at least we tried it. read more

Food was ok, nothing spectacular for the hype and price. Got the Fukuju bowl and regular miso soup ($38). Food was made to order with decent turnaround time. Came at 5:30 pm on a weekday and waited for 10 min prior to seating. The line when we left was about 6 deep. Place is very small and seats maybe around 10. Not a sit and chill after you eat venue. Hostess was nice and non-intrusive. Place was clean. Don't think I would dine here again primarily because I did not like the food. Everything else was decent though. read more

Totoya - Fukuju (tuna, original negitoro, red shrimp, salmon, scallops, sea urchin, salmon roe, snow crab, tobiko, nori) - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Totoya is always consistently good. Service is great and waiters are very transparent on how long the wait will be. They are very effecient and take order while in line. Although there are limited seats the food is worth the wait! read more

Totoya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very cute little Japanese style eatery. Order before you get in so your food comes right away service was excellent, and the food very tasty! Next time we come we gonna have us some udon too! read more

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Delicious! Ordered takeout from here and it was great -- they even wrap the nori (seaweed) separately in plastic wrap so it won't get soggy!

So happy to have a "sushi" bar in the area that opens for lunch! Unique, imo, negitoro bowls w option to top with crab, uni and ikura. Get the egg and shoyu to pour on top of everything too. Everything was fresh and it was really filling for lunch. Also ordered the clam miso soup, which had good quality and quanity clams, as well as the house salad. Little bit of a wait, people lined up outside at 11:45am on a workday to sit at this counter seating only set up, but the line moved quickly. An extra star for the friendly and helpful staff! Hard to find good service now days but this place has it for sure. 6 stars!! Oishi and sugoi! read more

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They have fresh fish and delicious combos of bowls. The clam miso soup was flavorful too, a little on the salty side for me. We got there right at opening on a weekday and was seated immediately. The staff is quick polite and knowledgeable. Parking in the back with 1h of free. read more

new location, short wait times. there's 15 seats inside and last seating is before 8:30. staff was very kind. the fish is very fish and the place reminded me of eating in japan. they charge extra for additional seaweed, but it was nice making my own handrolls. there's free one hour parking in the back just register your license plate read more

Totoya - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Walked in on a weekday for dinner and was able to get seated immediately. The restaurant is small with 10-12 seats, so I walked in expecting a long wait. The bowls were loaded! They add big portions of fish and toppings. I was so full after dinner. Food comes out really fast and you can see them making it in front of you. Quiet restaurant read more

Totoya - Negitoro bowl, salmon bowl - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Tried out Totoya on Piikoi today and went for the sweet shrimp bowl with the shrimp head miso soup. The presentation was top-notch -- the shrimp were clean, fresh, and perfectly sweet, with that satisfying snap that tells you they're high quality. The rice was nicely seasoned and portioned just right to complement the shrimp without overpowering the flavor. The shrimp head miso was the highlight -- rich, briny, and full of umami depth. It's that kind of broth that's both comfort food and a seafood lover's dream. You can tell they take pride in their ingredients because nothing tasted overly salty or fishy. The space itself is cozy and clean with quick, friendly service even during the lunch rush. Parking's always a bit tight around Piikoi, but this spot is worth the stop if you're craving a solid seafood donburi in town. Would definitely come back to try their other bowls -- maybe next time I'll go for the negitoro or uni combo. read more

Totoya - Menu - Japanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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