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Food was good but not great.
Ambiance was nice and not too loud. Our server and the team were all pretty young and seemed to overlook us on occasion, but they did ok. I would come back, the experience the was decent, but probably could have been a little better.
Be the first to ReplyWent for late night HH with friends and boy was it delish!
Went for late night HH with friends and boy was it delish! Unfortunately we got there so late some of the plates we wanted were sold out, but np, the waitress suggested others we would love (so many great options you can always find something). Also got speciality rolls and food came out quickly! Parking at the front but on a busy night might be a tough location but totally worth it. The restaurant itself was clean and a decent size that had at least 5 small tables and the bar to sit at. Will be back again
Be the first to ReplyThey don't open until later around 6pm.
It's important to make reservations or you might not be able to get a spot. This is one of my friends hang out place. They made really fresh food. Sadly there were many items not available that day when I visited. We got different varieties of food and they all overall very good! Those food are definitely perfect for the heat in Hawaii. I got Niku udon and it's actually bad idea! It got me really heat up after with the Hawaii weather. Overall everything is amazing
Be the first to Replywent to eat there last week with some friend we had oyster
went to eat there last week with some friend we had oyster shooters and nigiri and we all ended up getting sick dont eat here unless u want to get sick otoro looked brown instead of fresh
Be the first to ReplyUsually I like this place but tonight they were super rude.
I had called earlier in the evening to get a reservation and once again right before I went in. Both times it went to a recording that says they're open till midnight and the last call is at 11:30 PM. I came in at 10:55 pm and they refused to allow me to dine in or even do take out. I explained I had paid $20 to get there but they just stared at me. Quinn, the gal who usually waits on us and is usually sweet, was there and tonight she was decidedly unfriendly They had apparently decided to close early but everybody was still there including the two servers, two sushi men and two guys in the kitchen. They could have made a cold order of food to go (which is what I wanted) but they chose not to. I asked them to please just do a take out order but they wouldn't even answer. Super unprofessional and disappointing. Maybe honor your advertised hours or if you're not going to do that, at least answer your phone to let people know you're closing early.
Be the first to ReplyThis used to be one of my favorite late night places and
This used to be one of my favorite late night places and since we have not gone to this place in a few years we decided on this for date night dinner. I am not sure if this wAs an off night, but something was definitely off. Service was super slow and we sat at the bar area. Food was mediocre and surprisingly not up to par. I ordered one of the nightly specials which was a mochiko tako and it was tidbits. I was astonished. They knew it was not right and as it was served they said they would discount it. We ended up not getting charged for it. Sadly, the taste was there just not the pieces. I misunderstood the spicy ahi roll as large cut rolls and was sad to see small cut ones. Clams were good but a tad spicy for the mr. We like spicy but it felt like it was accidentally made too spicy. The restaurant was busy and considering I heard several tables complain, I'm going to assume it was an off night-maybe short staffed and unsure how things are usually made? I'd come again, but maybe not for a while.
Be the first to ReplyCalled at 6:15pm for 6:30pm reservations for two on a
Called at 6:15pm for 6:30pm reservations for two on a Friday night and was able to get in. This is the third time coming here. The first two times the chef was on vacation and they couldn't do their entire menu. This time I was delighted that the chef was present and we got to eat what we desired. Service was terrific and our server was super attentive and nice. We enjoyed our food. We got various nigiri, Agedashi tofu, fried oysters, Yamaimo onsen egg salad, and seafood shooter. The sushi was fresh. Seafood shooter is a must.
Be the first to ReplyHad a great time there tonight with my girlfriend.
We ate at the bar in corner, and ordered the Ahi Tataki, Hamachi Carpaccio, White Dragon Roll, and the Pork Belly Kakuni. Everything tasted amazing especially the White Dragon. Service was quick, professional, and polite. Definitely a cozy little spot you should check out!
Be the first to ReplyRecommend by a local best dinner I had on the island.
Fish is so fresh great selection of sake!
Be the first to ReplyWe had to try them again during our second trip to Waikiki
We had to try them again during our second trip to Waikiki as we enjoyed the first dining experience tremendously last year. Made a reservation two weeks in advance as our travel was during the Xmas holiday and wanted to make sure we didn't miss the opportunity! On the day of the reservation, we got a call from the restaurant advising us that they are short staffed and it would be helpful to pre-order some items to get us going and not have a long wait during our visit. We opted for Ahi poke, Lollipop roll, Seafood avocado salad, Jidori chicken Karaage, Agenasu and Pork belly Kakuni. They mentioned that they are out of Lollipop roll and we replaced that with potato/crab croquettes and shrimp Based on the service and the wait time we experienced, you wouldn't have guessed they were short staffed as the food was served in a timely manner. Kudos to the team for making the calls and taking pre-orders! The food was amazing as it was last time, loved the croquettes and glad we added that order on top of the original list. The pork belly was super soft and melted in your mouth!! Seafood salad was amazing and the perfect combination of ingredients and the dressing flavor. We definitely will be back during our next visit to the island.
Be the first to ReplyWent for dinner and made a reservation a few days in
Went for dinner and made a reservation a few days in advance. The restaurant is pretty small and cozy so would recommend a reservation if possible. Parking is located right outside but if it's crowded, it is pretty tough to find street parking. Luckily there was one stall open when I got there. We went for dinner on Thursday and our server went over the daily specials. I was disappointed to hear that they were out of maguro, chutoro, salmon... a lot of the dishes we wanted to order had these cuts so selection was a bit limited in my opinion. It would be nice to know in advance because we were deciding on the dishes we wanted and as we were ordering, she mentioned they were out of all these fish. We ended up getting the sashimi A combo but they substituted 3/4 of the fish for the ones they had on hand that day. We ended up getting hamachi, kampachi, ika, and scallops. A bit pricey but very very delicious and fresh. I love scallops so I was happy we got that instead of the normal selection. We also ordered the ahi zuke donburi (although they said they were out of maguro) - they were able to make this for us because they said they had a limited amount of maguro in the back. We also ordered a white dragon (?) roll that had shrimp tempura, hamachi, garlic, and truffle oil. The bowl was good but a bit small in my opinion. The white dragon roll was def a favorite of the night. It had a strong truffle oil taste and was sooo good. I really enjoyed it and thought it was unique and well prepared. Overall, a good meal and came out to under $100 for two of us but it would be nice if they had their full menu available every night.
Be the first to ReplyWent out for dinner on a Monday at 7pm, and the restaurant
Went out for dinner on a Monday at 7pm, and the restaurant was out of several dishes. No lollipop roll, tako, uni, or tamago. The draft beers were out of order as well, and they had none of their specials available. Though the food we were able to order was tasty, and my favorites were the negitoro ikura don, spicy tuna, and ankimo. I wouldn't recommend the cheese, since it just tasted MEH, but everything else we ordered was yummy. Our server was excellent at the start of the evening, but by the time we left an hour later, we hardly saw him. We'll definitely come back, but perhaps not on a Monday night.
Be the first to ReplyIzakaya Torae Torae is always a go to! Great place, great
Izakaya Torae Torae is always a go to! Great place, great food and great atmosphere! If you do plan on going, calling in for a reservation would be the best thing to do just because the place is always busy that walking in may be hard to get! Service is very good, fast and attentive! Food is always delicious & fish is so fresh it melts in your mouth ! They do have a great happy hour selection if you're looking for a late night bite!
Be the first to ReplyExcellent Japanese food! Clams in sake and botan ebi were
Excellent Japanese food! Clams in sake and botan ebi were exceptional! Only note was the deliciously fresh tofu could have used a little soy
Be the first to ReplyYou do not want to miss this place if you are in Honolulu
You do not want to miss this place if you are in Honolulu and you can get a reservation (only taken by phone) Super authentic izakaya with excellent sushi. I am still dreaming of this place and would come back to Honolulu just to eat here it was that good!!
Be the first to ReplyExcellent izakaya for sushi and Japanese food.
Sashimi and sushi is very fresh and delicious. Great service., only thing no parking. Be sure to make a reservation. They're always busy!
Be the first to ReplyLOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Hands down one of the best
LOVE LOVE LOVE this place! Hands down one of the best restaurants on Oahu. Their sashimi is thickkkk and so fresh the salmon melted like butter. The lollipop roll is bursting w/flavor and truly is a piece of art. All the flavors they incorporate really hit all the senses, crunchiness, presentation, taste and very good pricing. We were able to walk in late night and got sat pretty quick. The place is small so I could see it filling up fast. From the outside it looks like its always closed but they stay open till midnight so it's great for late night munchies. 10/10 recommend, definitely a favorite.
Be the first to ReplyThe best meal in hawaii.
..!!!They recommend reservations but we were able to get 4 seats at the bar when we arrived around 7 last night.Hamachi carpaccio 10/10Tempura 10/10 best we've ever had. Period.Tan shio (grilled beef tongue!) 9/10 a tad bit over cooked but loved it never the lessAssorted nigiri! 9/10 fresh!Otoro don w Ikura on the side 10/10 love love loveHamburger steak (came stuffed w cheese, with side of potatoes & corn) 8/10 **didn't come with rice so had to order it on the side (it was good but wouldn't order it again, took a long time to come out, was pretty full by the time it came by)Beef udon (not pictured!) 8/10 solid udon bowl! Kids loved it, the beef portion is quite small though. Overall, highly recommend!!!Service was great too (: very friendly & attentive!
Be the first to ReplyIzakaya Torae Torae is definitely one of the top Izakaya
Izakaya Torae Torae is definitely one of the top Izakaya restaurants in Hawaii. The food and experience has always been good even after years apart from dining there.Located along McCully St between Beretania and Young St. It's right next to Territorial Savings Bank and Sushi Company. There's a very small parking lot beside it and a few stalls in front. However, they're for bank parking...till 6pm. Luckily, that's when Izakaya Torae Torae opens!Yes, I got hit with a whiff of cleaning solutions and chemicals similar to the smell of a just cleaned restroom. The table we sat on wasn't even dry yet. It was uncomfortable at first, but the smell eventually went away. The inside definitely feels like an izakaya with the wood tables and eclectic artwork (that's for sale!) along the walls.What's great about Torae Torae is the menu with a large variety from Donburis, hand roll sushi, sashimi, fried and grilled items, and etc.We started with the Tan Shio (Grilled Beef Tongue), and this was a great start! Nice grill marks on the thick cut tongue that was seasoned nicely. The thinly sliced onions underneath gave it such a nice sweetness and kick. The accompanying sauce was delicious as well. Nice, bright soy sauce.The Spicy Tuna Tartare is a must get! Everything about it was absolutely delicious. The tuna was fresh and prepared very well. Diced to a nice consistency and seasoned well where you can still taste the fish. The sauce was creamy and had a nice kick. The avocado underneath was amazing. Fresh, creamy, and nicely seasoned. The raw quail egg gave it even more creaminess. The Kabayaki sauce is just good on everything. It all went so well with the perfectly fried wonton bowl and nori chips (this was so good!).Next was the Crispy Jidori Chicken with Yukari (Shiso rice) seasoning on the side. Wow, Jidori is always the way to go for chicken. The meat was so tender and the skin was crispy. Seasoned perfectly allowing the chicken to shine. The Yukari seasoning went really well--giving the chicken a nice tang and umami taste.The hand rolls were HUGE! Definitely not your 7-11 hand rolls (though, the nori is better). The Salmon and Tuna were really fresh with thick pieces. You get a good amount. The unagikyu was good. Tasty chopped up unagi with cucumber. The rice was seasoned well and nicely cooked. The nori did get soft, which might've been our fault as we didn't eat it immediately. But still very good.The King Salmon Nigiri was excellent. Fresh, creamy, melt in your mouth King salmon on top of well prepared rice. The Botan Ebi with Uni and Ikura Nigiri was amazing. The shrimp was plump and sweet. Adding the unctuous, rich, and sweet uni and ikura made it an amazing bite. You can really taste the freshness. The Shrimp head was included too. Fried and seasoned very well.Lastly, the Shoyu Tonkotsu Ramen looks simple, but it was very good. Excellent rich tonkotsu that wasn't overpowering. The chashu pork was tasty and tender. Noodles were nice and firm. Also came with corn and bamboo shoots, and a well prepared soft boiled egg with a bright orange yolk.Overall, what an excellent meal. Everything was very well prepared and delicious. I definitely need to come here much more often. There's so much more to try! The service was good. Attentive and friendly. Awesome place!How do you pronounce Torae Torae? I'm more inclined to say it with Japanese tones, TO-RA-E. Though, I hear To-RAY all the time. Is this like saying Karate as Kuh-Rah-Tee?
Be the first to ReplyAlways a good time here! The service is stellar, the
Always a good time here! The service is stellar, the ambiance is relaxed and enjoyable. The happy hour options are limited but tasty! We recommend the hamachi carpaccio and the ahi bomb!
Be the first to ReplyI was told to wait for my seat and It was raining outside.
Waiter told me to wait outside. Told the waiter that it was raining outside. He just shrugged his shoulders and didn't care.. just had to move on to the next restaurant. no unpleasant verbal interaction with any of the staff though..
Be the first to ReplyFood is amazing as always, everything is fresh and the
Food is amazing as always, everything is fresh and the portion sizes are shareable. We tried a couple of things from their special and it turned out worth it for the prices. We had to go reserve the seat for my friends in person because they're usually short-staffed and super busy. The service was amazing regardless of them being short. The ambiance and overall feel of the restaurant is very relaxed and chill. Good for family and friend dinners!!
Be the first to ReplyYou better make a reservation for dinner.
I and my husband walked in but had to come back 2 hours later because there was no room. I wanted to tried this place because my two local friends recommended my this place. The food was so fresh and tasty and the service was amazing. I don't remember the sushi man's name but my husband-who never really leave reviews- was so impressed and wrote a review for him lol You should try hamachi carpaccio
Be the first to ReplyThis will be a weird review to write about and of course
This will be a weird review to write about and of course it's strictly based on my own experience. You can skip to the end if you wanna know why 3 stars is the max I can give. First, the food was pretty good. We tried a lot of things and ordered a bunch of alcohol (about $500 worth to show you how much we ate and drank.) The items included a bottle of shoju, some beers, sake, beef tongue, chicken karaage, takowasa, ankimo, beef Don, uni nigiri, lollipop rolls, eggplant, daikon and ikura, hamachi Kama, mixed tempura, etc. etc. The stuff the stood out most was the beef tongue, hamachi kama, daikon and ikura and lollipop rolls. The beef tongue was very tender and the seasoning was so good. The hamachi Kama was very fresh and grilled very well. The ikura was marinated well and fresh with a good pop! The lollipop rolls were something I've never tried, and it's a very good mixture of all the ingredients with a well balanced flavor. The ankimo was a disappointment. It wasn't dense enough and pretty much fell apart the moment I picked them up with my chopsticks. They didn't taste fresh and didn't have the umami flavor that's typical of fresh monkfish liver. The uni nigiri wasn't the freshest either. It started to melt a little and wasn't that sweet. The nori wasn't crispy and the rice didn't stay together. A lot of the items were sold out. But our server was nice and sweet. I'd say the food was above average. Few good dishes, some bad, many average. The worst thing about this place is the hygiene. It's the smelliest restaurant my husband and I have been to. The moment the door was opened it's a big gush of dirty rag air hit our noses. I almost wanted to throw up. I thought it's our table, so I actually went to the bathroom to get some kitchen towels and used their cleaning spray to wipe it down. But no, it still lingered when I sat down. Who knows what it was whether it's their towels or mops. The whole time I was hoping the smell of the food would mask it but no. I tried different seats, it's still there. It's the area that we were sitting in. There were few servers around but no one was cleaning. Maybe they're used to it already? I honestly have a big pet peeve for old rag smell. Their bathroom smells better than our area. The food wasn't that spectacular to begin with and with this smell, there's no way we're coming back. Just the thought of it was enough to keep us away. I was being nice to rate it 3 stars coz the chefs were not bad, the service was decent but the ambiance and cleanliness is definitely ZERO STAR. If the business manager or owner sees this, please do something about it. Good luck.
Be the first to ReplyThe food was good but a bit pricey considering the portion.
Also, we sat at the counter and we had almost no elbow space as it was overbooked that night and noise level was a bit high.
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