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For four star Japanese, try Tokkuri-Tei in Honolulu. This is a great place. When you step inside the restaurant, you'll notice a family atmosphere.
4.0 of 5 stars.
we got here at 7pm on a Monday and there was no wait - lucky us! it's a little hard to find this gem since it's not exactly visible from the street (it's located in the same plaza as papa john's pizza...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I will have to say that I have not had sushi in about 4 years!! This place changed my mind! I had my farewell party here and I not only had amazing friends to enjoy it with, I had an outstanding...
yelp.com - user review - 10/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
while on a flight to Honolulu I sat next to a local and was advised that if i like local sushi then this would be the place to go. After checking on Yelp first we high tailed over there to Tei's for...
yelp.com - user review - 10/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Love this place for Japanese. I highly recommend these two unique items: teriyaki cream tofu, stuffed portabello mushroom (with a buttery rice concoction). And the sushi is very good here. There's...
yelp.com - user review - 10/07/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.5. Minus points for service. The food here is great. It reminds me of my favorite izakaya back in Japan, especially the decor. One pet peeve I have with Japanese restaurants here in Hawaii is...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place!!! The menu is pretty extensive here and they had a good selection of sake. It was all reasonably priced. The food came out pretty quickly and the food was soooooo tasty!! The enoki...
yelp.com - user review - 10/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The place is a mess; the walls are filled with photos and letters of sort. The service is quick, efficient and friendly.The menu is large and extensive. If you can't find something worth eating,...
yelp.com - user review - 10/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tokkuri-Tei is a great place with good food. I came here on a weekend night and the joint was pretty busy. The service was great... I can't complain about that.The food was good, but I think I've had...
yelp.com - user review - 10/01/2009
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2.0 of 5 stars.
We went here a few times. Crowded, loud with lots of decor on the walls. Very dark and usually packed. I don't like that you have to valet just to come here. We usually get sushi which is very...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went here our first night in Waikiki. It was about 3/4 of a mile from the Marriott. I'm really glad we went. The food was good, the service was also very good. There was alot of Variety. I agree it...
yelp.com - user review - 09/26/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
eat here every other week, awesome food!! fun staff, wide selection..can't go wrong!
yelp.com - user review - 09/25/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My wife and I liked this place so much that we came here twice for dinner in our 1-week trip to Oahu (something that we almost never do). The place is packed with Japanese tourists; they must be doing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I finally got a chance to go to Oahu for the first time. When I was out getting my tan on, I unexpectedly ran into some of my Bay Area folks out there and they recommended this restaurant. Parking...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Pricey but it is good and they have things that others don't have
yelp.com - user review - 09/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I'll keep this review simple! The fish was FRESH! Ahi Tuna melted in your mouth like butter! And the service was GREAT!Make sure you do your sushi research because their MENU is HUGE! 10 plus pages....
yelp.com - user review - 09/11/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
What makes a place a good dig to eat? Ambience, variety, taste? How about price, accessibility, awards? Tokkuri-Tei is unique, one of the first izakayas and still somewhat of a hidden treasure. In the...
yelp.com - user review - 09/10/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
sashimi was good, cute decor - reminds me of some restaurants in japan. valet parking only
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My friend took us here last week. I have always enjoyed this place and once again was not disappointed. We tried nigiri, sashimi and some cooked dishes. The scallops that we had prepared in a nice...
yelp.com - user review - 09/02/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Found it on Yelp! The bf and I both found this place separately, so it was a good alternative to expensive Sasabune for sushi. It's in the Papa John's plaza. I know the reviews are varied here, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here twice so far. It's a very cozy restaurant, hidden, but well-worth the trip. You can dress casually, it's got a very non-pretentious atmosphere. I'd recommend getting a reservation, as...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Came here twice this month for dinner while visiting Oahu for summer vacation. (Only because we had a gift certificate). I came once before probably back in 2007 for dinner. From all 3 visits... I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Had the spider poki, which is a specialty of the establishment. Also had the spicy tuna, scallops, and another poki dish. My girlfriend had a combination dinner with ebi tempura, beef skewers,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/26/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Off of Kapahula between a Papa John's and Zippy's is a tiny Japanese restaurant. The entrance to this place will lead to straight to an awkward cash register but just get ready for a huge,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Fun place to have lunch. Captions (er English explanations on the menu items) were a riot to read. Waitresses were attentive and patient, even while we dithered over what to order (on my part half...
yelp.com - user review - 08/17/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My first Japanese restaurant in Waikiki.It is a small unassuming place with customer signatures pasted on the walls. It reminded me of Dojos in NYC. The waiters were attentive and Japanese American...
yelp.com - user review - 08/12/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pretty good food at a decent price. The Salmon sashimi, chicken meatballs, and tempura plate (the sweet potato fries tempura is the awesome part). Menu can be overwhelming. Other than that, good...
yelp.com - user review - 08/10/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Consistency deserves another 5 stars.We stopped by around 10pm after having drinks with friends. We had skipped dinner and were ravenous. There were maybe 15-20 people there. It was pretty relaxed....
yelp.com - user review - 08/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The service is quick and friendly. Food came out within a reasonable time. I went 7pm on a weeknight and there were empty tables. When I left, there were groups waiting outside to be seated. I...
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
It is always a must-stop everytime I go to Hawaii. The food is always consistently delicious & it is always a great time! Santa & Kazu "take care" everytime & I always feel at home there. Don't...
yelp.com - user review - 07/20/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! Of all the places I dined at on this trip, this was by far my favorite in terms of food. No frills, moms and pops shop. However the food was great! We tried the eggplant with miso sauce,...
yelp.com - user review - 07/14/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
7 of us walked in after 1030pm last night knowing that they close at midnight. Parking was great, empty so didn't have any problem parking our cars. Server did seem a bit grouchy since we were a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/08/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I never expected this place to have a huge menu selection. It was so hard to order something so we decided to get the 2 of the Omakase Sashimi and the regular Omakase. Sorry, the Omakase was alright...
yelp.com - user review - 07/05/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Pros: $3 Valet Small and Cozy with Cool Attitude! Sushi, Rolls, Sake, Unique Beers AND Yakitori Good Service Decent PriceCons: Limited Seating
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Delicious, you must eat here. It was a little hard to find and parking is also a problem but the sushi is delicious. My friend said it was the best sushi she had ever had in her life. We tried a...
yelp.com - user review - 07/01/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A tiny gem with amazing Japanese food! I love izakaya food and this place has a HUGE menu! BTW, for those who don't know, izakaya are the Japanese equivalent of pubs- casual bars with fast, fairly...
yelp.com - user review - 06/29/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
OMG, they make the best salmon salad. It's delish and refreshing too. We also got some sashimi, which was very good and fresh. My only complaints is that we came expecting $$ prices but it really...
yelp.com - user review - 06/21/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
We came here because we thought Sushi Sasbane would be too expensive and we thought $$ would mean we could get things at a reasonable price. My b/f and I split an order of Sashimi (can't remmeber...
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tokkuri-Tei is a great place to go when you've had a long day and just want to eat and drink. It's a grungy place, so no need to dress up, come as you are. Ambience is upbeat with a positive vibe....
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2009
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1.0 of 5 stars.
Possibly the worst sushi I've ever eaten. I wanted to like this place and it has a very cool quirky atmosphere. The menu is like a book. Unfortunately the sushi was terrible. The fish was just not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Thanks to Yelp, I was able to find Tokkuri-Tei (which seems to be a local favorite). We came during down-time; late night on a weekday so it wasn't crowded.The service was good, food came out...
yelp.com - user review - 05/28/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Everytime we come, there's never a line and we get seated immediately. The food is always fresh, innovative and never slow.The sashimi is to die for!! Best yet, try some of their poke dishes - not...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Ever since Yama Chan closed I've been trying to find a Japanese restaurant with good food at a great price. This place has very good food but some downsides were:- the long inevitable wait if you...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I have never seen a more varied menu than here. The sushi is excellent and fresh. The dynamite rolls is da bomb. Spider poke rocks. I can't remember the names of the other rolls we had ordered but...
yelp.com - user review - 05/16/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This review is based on a trip to Hawaii in 01/2008, and is a based upon a singular trip.An izakaya, in short, is a Japanese drinking establishment where you have some munchies to accompany the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/15/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
My BF's brother lives out here and this is whee he wanted to take us. It's like a Japanese Tapa's place. All small dishes. Here are some of the highlights and low-lightsHighlight-Grilled nigiri: Rice...
yelp.com - user review - 05/13/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went to Oahu back in February and a friend who lives there told me about it and said it was excellent. I have a passion for izakaya and good sushi so this was a must hit for me during my trip. Went...
yelp.com - user review - 05/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Amazing food across the board from sushi to tofu to yakiniku! The handrolls were especially great.
yelp.com - user review - 05/09/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Awesome fresh sushi. Parking is a bit of a rip (it felt like extortion, one side was reserved for the pizza place and your only option is to use the "valet" who just parked on the other side of the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/05/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Make reservations!! YUMMY food! Nuf said!(try the salmon skin salad and Mauna Kea roll)
yelp.com - user review - 04/30/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am fighting off the high caloric intake-induced coma as well as the Nyquil I downed to fight off what hopefully isn't swine flu.Anyway, despite my debilitating condition, I made a venture to this...
yelp.com - user review - 04/27/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite resturant by far, somewhere I can always recommend to a out of town guests and in town alike, and be sure to know they will enjoy themselves. Small hole in the wall joint, you walk in and...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
A favorite izakaya in honolulu. Very extensive menu, offers most of the basic staples of japanese izakaya fare plus sushi, yakitori and a variety of rolls. I always always get their buta bata aspara,...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Everything we ordered was really good except for the fried rice stuffed mushroom. The sushi and sashimi was really fresh. Make sure you make reservations.
yelp.com - user review - 04/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
fish was fresh.. everything we ordered was pretty good.. the ambiance was nice.. service was fair... however, just a bit too pricey. (i'd much rather go up to king street to imanas tei.)
yelp.com - user review - 04/20/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Am I missing something? I mean this place wasn't BAD, but from the crazy reviews it gets on yelp, I expected better.We got clams (probably the best dish we got), some butterfish sushi (which was...
yelp.com - user review - 04/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
THANK YOU, YELP! This was our last dinner during our trip in O'ahu, and we went out with a bang! We were seated quickly at the sushi bar. I would recommend making reservations beforehand because...
yelp.com - user review - 04/09/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Perhaps because of rave reviews on Yelp, I was expecting super awesome. I will tell you, it was quite good, worth the trip out of Waikiki, but not close to the best sushi EVER. If you go early...
yelp.com - user review - 04/03/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah!
yelp.com - user review - 04/01/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good selection of small Japanese dishes; their sushi is very good.Prices are good. Their food is definitely above average but the parking situation is not the best, usually there is a wait for a...
yelp.com - user review - 03/31/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Great fresh fish...Very warm and friendly.
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Missed the entrance the first time around. Parking was scarce, so ended up doing the valet ($3). A small joint, but they sat us immediately. A very large menu. In the end, I went with the omakase...
yelp.com - user review - 03/21/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really wonderful Ikazaya in low-key strip center right next to Dave's Hawaiian Ice Cream (get the purple sweet potato ice cream or green tea ice cream) making it a one-stop culinary yum fest....
yelp.com - user review - 03/16/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy and tourist free! (except for us :) ) This little hidden gem is a delicious spot to find and everyone there is so helpful and kind. I have eaten at a few Izakaya's in LA before, so I was...
yelp.com - user review - 03/12/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Tokkuri-tei serves classic Ikazaya fare in a kitchy but unique setting (the walls are studded with notes signed by notable past diners). The menu is extensive, and additional options are posted on the...
yelp.com - user review - 03/11/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is my favorite place to eat Japanese food in Honolulu. I have been going here for about 10 years and always leave happy! I can't get enough for their eggplant with miso sauce! WOW!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of the freshest sushi place I have been too. Loved the food especially the hamachi! Price is actually reasonable. The only weird thing going there is the "valet parking." It is in a little...
yelp.com - user review - 03/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm going to keep this brief... I enjoyed my dinner. I love how the menu was definitely written w/ a sense of humor. I was overwhelmed w/ the sheer size of the menu - it was hard to make up my mind....
yelp.com - user review - 03/04/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
to begin, I am not a local, nor japanese... but I do love food, and I had a family of 7 with me that was counting on a good meal. We had all read the guide books full of recommendations, but I...
yelp.com - user review - 02/25/2009
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I've eaten here in the past and the food is good. Went back on 2/21/09 and I must say it just isn't the same. The price to portion ratio is not balanced. Granted if the quality and taste is above...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Now this is one of my many favorite izakaya's to eat and drink. Food is excellent! Very extensive menu, good selection of drinks including sake. I would recommend the "tan shio" (not gonna explain...
yelp.com - user review - 02/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After growing up in Hawaii and now returning back 3-4 times per year, I can't believe that I've never eaten here until last night. My expectations of this place were sky high by the time we were...
yelp.com - user review - 02/06/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
my favorite place to get the SPIDER ROLL (soft-shell crab).the workers are very friendly, & when i went there seemed to be a lot of regulars.we parked at the jamba juice lot bc we did not wanna pay...
yelp.com - user review - 01/25/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
i love going to tokkuri-tei with my friends, sitting at a table towards the back, and just eating tons and drinking gallons. it's casual, clean, reasonably priced, friendly and delicious!
yelp.com - user review - 01/22/2009
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4.0 of 5 stars.
While it was a hole-in-the-wall (as I had been told), it was definitely delicious sushi that filled my Japanese craving. Not feeling that adventurous that day, we had some really great tekka rolls,...
yelp.com - user review - 01/20/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With yelp reviews in hand, we walked into this place with confidence. The many Japanese speaking patrons there made us feel more confident this place would be good. It was delicious. THANKS...
yelp.com - user review - 01/15/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We were looking for a place to eat on new year's day without paying an arm and a leg since most restaurants were closed. The ones that were open were the high end restaurants like Roy's. Luckily for...
yelp.com - user review - 01/08/2009
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5.0 of 5 stars.
To sum it up: pricey - but worth it. Outstanding quality sushi, a warm and welcoming atmosphere, and let's not forget the infamous "Snake Venom" - which makes for great pictures (ask for the bottle...
yelp.com - user review - 12/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sat at the sushi bar, stuffed my face with raw fish and of course washed it all down with some delicious sake and Asahi beer. Probably my best meal in Honolulu. Tokkuri-Tei is a cool izakaya. Tiny...
yelp.com - user review - 12/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
After a year of eating bad food in Australia I had a big craving for some good sushi and Japanese fare when arriving in Oahu (sushi in Oz is mostly cooked chicken or beef slathered in the strangest...
yelp.com - user review - 12/20/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Thank God Julie and I still remember how to read a little Japanese because we almost passed by this restaurant as we were looking for this place.After a disappointing evening at Alan Wong's, we...
yelp.com - user review - 12/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
In my relatively short yelp history I've put a lot of effort into providing a different take on things (especially with places that already have more than eighty reviews). Some are successful (e.g....
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was trying to impress a client with some local homestyle Japanese Izakaya. What is going on with this place? Food is not up to par. 20 pieces of Hamachi Nigiri sliced THIN and it didn't have the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/06/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great. The menu is vast and there are tons of speacials. The Hamachi Kama is ono too. The only drawback is probably the parking and the wait since its gotten pretty popular over the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I think it is a $$$ instead of $$. you can easily spend like 30 to 40 on sushi.The spicy scallop, spicy tuna are goodddddd. the non-raw dishes are okay. I think all the dishes which have fish will be...
yelp.com - user review - 11/26/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Finally ate here w a friend who's been going for years. They have all the good Japanese izakaya stuff. I'm talking both drinks and food. I'm surprised they have large portions esp. for izakaya....
yelp.com - user review - 11/17/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the sashimi at Tokkuri-Tei reminded me of Sushi-Gen http://www.yelp.com/biz/sushi-gen-los-angeles#hrid:0PAus1er93dYb8E58LKV9Q in LA and how I wish i was eating there.the menu has witty commentary and...
yelp.com - user review - 11/11/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I enjoy coming here because there are so many food items and sake to choose from and the sushi is awesome. I had the Joe sushi platter. Every piece was so fresh. The fish slices were so generous....
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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2.0 of 5 stars.
If you have never been here before, be prepared: most of the dishes here are sold ala carte and the menu isn't very user-friendly. Don't expect too much assistance from the staff, either. They are...
yelp.com - user review - 11/09/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Lackluster.Everything lacked some luster there. The menu was super convoluted, and looked like it was written in the 60's... in Japan. We ordered usual sushi fare, I think we had some novel...
yelp.com - user review - 11/08/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I still really love this place, but it has lost a little bit of it's luster. They still make the best grilled tan shio (tongue) and their enoki yaki is like heaven for my mouth. However, I'm getting...
yelp.com - user review - 10/29/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
All the best food is on this street or nearby in the neighborhood. The outside looks a little sketchy, but inside it's pretty SF homestyle Japanese food. Good prices and a lot of food made to order -...
yelp.com - user review - 10/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
The food is good. There is alot to choose from the menu. The menu is about 8 pages. so, it took us long to decide what we want to eat. It gets busy at night so the wait will be longer. Their is no...
yelp.com - user review - 10/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is awesome! Plenty of selection to choose from and the prices are very reasonable. The staff is pleasant and very attentive.Been here twice and was pleased both times. Can't wait to go...
yelp.com - user review - 10/02/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place is great! Its so easy to share and try many dishes with your friends/family/date. You cannot fail as everything on the menu is delicious! And Dave's Ice Cream is right next door so you...
yelp.com - user review - 09/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I heart Tokkuri Tei! From the cheeky menu to the yummy food and drinks all served up in a cozy hole in the wall location...this place has a lot of character. Tokkuri Tei can come across as a jack of...
yelp.com - user review - 09/09/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Just came back from dinner w/a bunch of friends! Pretty good! The menu has soo much to choose from! I would love to go back and try more! The miso sauce to me is a little bit too sweet, but still...
yelp.com - user review - 09/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
A friend suggested this place for our craving for sushi.The service was excellent and the quality of the fish was by far the best I've had recently. Wife and I shared a dinner combo that included...
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Def. not as good as Mitch's. Their salmon sashimi tasted super salty. Didn't know what was it, but def. didn't taste as fresh. Mitch's is def. better. Their other items were pretty good, esp....
yelp.com - user review - 09/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Very good sushi here. The sushi chef was really nice and the service was quite good. My wife and I shared 4 sushi rolls which varied from outstanding to decent. The shrimp tempura was the best,...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
stopping by tokkuri-tei makes me wish i took that job in honolulu that i passed up last summer. i love this place. i've yet to find better sake nigiri anywhere in the united states.i miss oahu... in...
yelp.com - user review - 09/01/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I love this place.In the izakaya style, their dishes tend toward the smaller side - but that just means you get to order more.I especially like their salmon skin salad and the chawan mushi. Their...
yelp.com - user review - 08/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I don't think Sushi could get any better! I have been here on almost every day of the week and the food is always fresh, the service is always awesome, the choices are always abundant (and the menu...
yelp.com - user review - 08/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This place was so horrible. I vomited whilst eating. Just kidding. Everything was great. I called at 430ish to make reservations for 830. They told me they don't take reservations for after 7. Wow,...
yelp.com - user review - 08/22/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place made me feel like I should be a Japanese salary man out with my boss, or a halfsey asian girl looking to spend some dudes money.Sadly, I am neither of those people, so I came to sip some...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
yummmy! i enjoy going with friends and sharing a bunch of dishes. pretty much everything i've had there has been good!
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
I've got to admit, now that i've tried tokkuri tei I won't be able to do any further food reviews because i'm never going to eat anyplace else ever again,,,,WOW,,,, even my wife said, "best dang...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 StarsI've eaten here several dozen times over the years but have never written a review of it til now. I won't bore anyone with the details since there have already been 5 reviews of Tokkuri Tei...
yelp.com - user review - 08/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Sick of Genki? Yeah, so am I. Try Tokkuri-Tei! It is a hidden gem off Kapahulu, with tight and limited parking, so come early!The menu: A bit intimidating because they throw in a lot of japanese...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Tokkuri is always crowded, but that's a good thing. That means the food will always be rotated and therefore fresh.My fav items here are:Spider in da PokeHamachi KamaMiso Shiitake MushroomPortobello...
yelp.com - user review - 08/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My boyfriend and I came for lunch since it was our first time. Cluttered outside and unpretentious inside, Tokkuri-Tei is another great restaurant I would've missed if it weren't for Yelp. The...
yelp.com - user review - 08/04/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
My BF and I went because the line for Tennkaippin was waaay too long. Anyways, I got the Negitoro, Asari Misosoup, and the Ahi Katsu. My BF got the "Chuu" Sashimi special. The Negitoro was really...
yelp.com - user review - 07/29/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
great place for tapas and drinks!the miso butterfish was excellent.we also had the squid pancake, spicy tofu, grilled rice ball, ahi poki... all were very good.
yelp.com - user review - 07/28/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I was referred by my local friend & hotel concierge to this place during my trip to Hawaii this July. Its an easy walk from waikiki or you can simply take the #13 bus to this place. They open for...
yelp.com - user review - 07/11/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This place was crowded, but we managed to get 2 seats at the sushi bar. Not the most comfortable chairs.. but I tried to get past this and the fact that I was so close to the person on my right....
yelp.com - user review - 07/07/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Had the Tokku-Joe combo with ameabi, otoro, hamachi, *uni, and a roll. Uni ran out so the chef gave us melt in your mouth sake and sake roe. All the nigiri were excellent. We also had hamachi kama,...
yelp.com - user review - 06/19/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
the food is definitely great. The hamachi was amazing and I don't even like hamachi to begin with. The service was fast and the girls worked really hard throughout the night. I loved the draft Kirin....
yelp.com - user review - 06/09/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Won't overwhelm with too many details but, as reviews indicate, the food here is excellent. Fantastic nigiri, enoki mushrooms, squid pancake, extensive sake list, etc. The place was jammed and, while...
yelp.com - user review - 06/04/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My favorite Japanese place in Honolulu (though admittedly, it still doesn't compare to any number of places in, say Taipei, or San Francisco) in large part because of not just the food, but the...
yelp.com - user review - 06/03/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Went to this place based on reviews of Yelpers. I got to admit, it was one of the best meals I had while in Oahu. Cool whole in the wall vibe and you can see the great local following. Make a...
yelp.com - user review - 05/31/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I am going to preface this by saying that I am a picky eater, and when it comes to trying new places I'll always have reservations if I don't immediately see things that I know I can eat--sushi and...
yelp.com - user review - 05/27/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Having lived in Tokyo for nearly 30 years and eaten all kinds of sushi, from excellent high-end to bad, conveyor belt, I found Tokkuri-Tei's sushi to be in the middle - and rather expensive for the...
yelp.com - user review - 05/22/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
This place is not bad. Not my first choice of Sushi restaurants though. This place has a big parking lot but for some reason if you are eating at this restaurant you HAVE to valet. I haven't been...
yelp.com - user review - 05/19/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is the best sushi spot hands down. The oyster shooters are a must. A great blend of spice and kick. We took our guests in town to this place and they loved it as well.
yelp.com - user review - 05/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Great quality Japanese food, we really were impressed by the caliber of all the dishes we ordered! We arrived at 5:45pm sharp with no reservation, but the hostess was cool, and gave us a reserved...
yelp.com - user review - 04/25/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
3.5 hours...thats how long we stayed at Tokkuri-Tei this past Sunday, our last night in Hawaii. I don't think words can adequately describe how incredible this meal was.Andrea G and I walked in...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
My new favorite sushi spot in Hawaii!Sean M.'s review pretty much sums up our experience here.Let me add, that we had considered ourselves sushi connoisseurs prior to our Tokkuri-Tei adventure, but...
yelp.com - user review - 04/24/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
With a tiny door and sheets of paper plastered on the window, we were...confused. But if a shabby looking place has its own valet parking, it has to be good. And it was.Their menu is extensive!!! It...
yelp.com - user review - 04/17/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
Sushi was okay, sloppy.
yelp.com - user review - 04/16/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Be prepare to wait for a table, but it is soooo worth it. I recommend this place to all my friends and clients after having been turned onto it myself a year ago.I was a patron of Yanagi sushi for...
yelp.com - user review - 03/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
On the outside, Tokkuri-Tei seems like a rinky dink spot. Inside, well, it's not much better, however the food is pretty good. Valet Parking was a plus. Service was decent.Ate here twice in the...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Went here with my friends about a week ago and it was a really good experience. There was a wide variety of things you can order at reasonable prices. I ended up getting the sake chazuke, hamachi...
yelp.com - user review - 02/13/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Extensive menu, too bad Im not familar with all those items. I tried the hyotan teishoku ($19) with came with yaki tori, sashimi, ebi tempura, rice, soup, salad and sakura mochi. I was so full eating...
yelp.com - user review - 02/10/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Like Yelp needs another review of this place. It's the best sushi place in Honolulu (but don't ask me to compare Tokkuri-Tei and Imanas-Tei, too difficult). Tokkuri-Tei is lively, pretty inexpensive,...
yelp.com - user review - 02/02/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
4.5 starsCame in on a Wednesday night, service was quick and friendly, and the food, oh god, such a extensive menu, it took us forever to decide.We went with:beef tongue skewer-well seasoned and...
yelp.com - user review - 01/30/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Love, adore, want to marry this place. This is my absolute favorite sushi restaurant on the island. The menu is huge, first of all. Some of my favorites are the seafood pancake and the portabello...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great neighborhood spot for great food and good energy. The place is always bustling with activity and the expansive menu provides options for every mood and taste.The sushi from chef Kazu...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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3.0 of 5 stars.
The best dish I ordered was the portobello stuffed with rice.Great service. Super busy, and the waitresses work really hard. The following tasted too sweet for my liking:- Japanese style salad -...
yelp.com - user review - 01/23/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Best sushi on the island. Trust me, thats hard to do when there are hundreds of sushi restaurants in Hawaii. They have the most extensive list of sake too. Whether your just visiting Oahu or you're a...
yelp.com - user review - 01/14/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is probably my favorite restaurant. Lots of vegetarian options...I always get the miso eggplant and the spicy cory tofu. Kazu rocks!
yelp.com - user review - 01/10/2008
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4.0 of 5 stars.
ive lived in japan for several years. when im on oahu, this is my favorite izakaya locale, (though strictly speaking nombei is more authentic). The sake choice is extensive, and there is a clear...
yelp.com - user review - 01/05/2008
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yummy! One of my favorite Izakaya-style Japanese restaurant on the island. A little on the pricier side, when me and my husband goes, the food is usually around $60-80 for the two of us (not...
yelp.com - user review - 12/03/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
We went here more in the mood for japanese than sushi, but ended up having one of the best sushi meals ever. The tuna was so incredibly fresh and melt-in-your-mouth and the rolls were very well done....
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Definitely a local favorite, you could tell as soon as you walk in. Lots of locals and staff know each other on a first name basis.I've been here once before a few years back but did not recall too...
yelp.com - user review - 09/27/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Eat here about 1-2 month. Like to go here when I'm feeling like drinking some sake and eating. Lot's of good mini dishes to eat from. I've only ordered sushi twice but each time it hasn't turned...
yelp.com - user review - 09/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
There are enough positive reviews about this place so I'm just going write some suggestions for dishes to try. The menu can be overwhelming to izakaya newbies. Here's what I recommmend:Chicken wing...
yelp.com - user review - 09/13/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I like how they rate and describe their sake, makes choosing one out so much more easy.we went here based on recommendations of other yelpers,and the hamachi was melt in your mouth great, butterfish...
yelp.com - user review - 09/04/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Hamachi. Melt-in-my-mouth hamachi.
yelp.com - user review - 08/24/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
I had high expectations of the place given the high rating. The atmosphere is relaxing and friendly. In terms of the food, it was alright. i wouldn't go back though. The menu is extensive which might...
yelp.com - user review - 08/21/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
If you want real sushi in Honolulu, go here. I true gem with authentic atmosphere. Order the sake in the box and munkfish liver.
yelp.com - user review - 08/01/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Yeah, it's good. I've never had to wait more than a few minutes for a table, even though it always seems to be full. The selection is ridiculous, and they have a fair amount of vegetarian items...
yelp.com - user review - 07/13/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Just when I was starting to get a bit discouraged by the Sushi scene here in lovely Honolulu, I read the recommendations for Tokkuri-Tei (by such respected Yelpers like Masa, Keith, Ryoko etc). And...
yelp.com - user review - 07/04/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
Deee-lish!* izakaya-style dishes (small plates of bar food)* super yummy* recently featured on the top 50 list (thanks for luggin' back the paper Greg!)
yelp.com - user review - 06/25/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I'm loving these izakaya-style restaurants! Never heard of Tokkuri-Tei until a couple of days ago, when we met up with friends from Toronto. They heard great things about this restaurant and wanted...
yelp.com - user review - 06/15/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Fabulous sushi and sashimi. We wandered into this place by accident several years ago and it quickly became one of our favorites. The place is brimming with locals so don't be surprised if they look...
yelp.com - user review - 05/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is my home away from home.I've been coming here since a year after they opened and I have celebrated birthdays, weddings (mine!) and everyday stuff here for over 10 years. The fact that the wait...
yelp.com - user review - 03/23/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
MMMmmm... nori nachos, compliments of the server. Thanks!
yelp.com - user review - 03/07/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Don't miss this busy but worth-the-wait restaurant. Extensive menu, fresh fish, with both traditional and westernized items. The scattered mini comments in the menu were irreverent, cute and...
yelp.com - user review - 02/24/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Oh my Gawd, this is the best place in HNL for sushi! I have never had such fresh and delicious Japanese food in my life. Friends had told me this place is a treat, and it truly was.Everything on that...
yelp.com - user review - 02/20/2007
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4.0 of 5 stars.
How I wish there was a Tokkuri-Tei in my neighborhood. Instead, my neighborhood is flooded with places that pale in comparison. Not even the high priced disco-ball sushi joint a stone's throw away...
yelp.com - user review - 02/16/2007
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3.0 of 5 stars.
3.75 starsThis joint is definitely a fun place to go to when you're going out with a bunch of coworkers or friends for drinks/snacks... the beef tongue my gf ordered was really delicious.. I was...
yelp.com - user review - 01/17/2007
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5.0 of 5 stars.
One of my favorites! Try to beat the crowd by either getting there early between 5-6PM, make a reservation, or get there after 9PM.note: they do not take reservations past 7PM, so be prepared, the...
yelp.com - user review - 12/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
An amazing place. I went with some friends and this is one of their favorite places to grab izakaya (Japanese bar food) and sushi. I would suggest trying a few of the chicken dishes and then adding a...
yelp.com - user review - 12/12/2006
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4.0 of 5 stars.
I would give Tokkuri Tei FIVE stars if the service was better. Slow in service, food is awesome! I am always placed in the corner (near the restroom) and they forget about me. I usually try to...
yelp.com - user review - 10/20/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a must-eat place.This is Tokkuri Tei's third location in the past 10 years, but the food is just as good -- even better than I remembered. You would never guess that the kau kau here is so...
yelp.com - user review - 10/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
Really non-descript location, but the food here can't be beat. Huge variety and really great Japanese food. We tried a sampling of everything from the california rolls, to japanese eggplant, to egg...
yelp.com - user review - 06/13/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
BEST SUSHI ON THE PLANET! Tokkuri is one of, if not the best kept secrets in Hawaii. I was told by someone at my firm this is where the locals go for really good sushi. The place is always hopping...
yelp.com - user review - 05/11/2006
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5.0 of 5 stars.
This is a great izakaya type restaurant (food and drinks are served). The food is great, especially the squid pancake. If you are looking for an interesting meal, get the fish collar bone as well...
yelp.com - user review - 01/27/2006
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We have gone their just once and it was great. This hole in the wall izakaya is very crowded and reservations are a must. The two waitresses provide excellent service despite being overworked. The ...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/20/2005
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...is what it seems like when you gaze at the menu of Tokkuri-tei. The selection is mind-boggling and covers the gamut of dishes from raw to steamed to simmered to fried, etc. It is easy to forget w...
judysbook.com - user review - 08/09/2005
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again, nothing but the best in food, atmosphere and service. a constant repeat when i entertain, especially when introducing sushi to the first timer...
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