Izakaya Torae Torae
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About Izakaya Torae Torae
Izakaya Torae Torae Reviews
This place is great! Lots of options to choose from and everything is delicious!
Parking: Limited amount of stalls
Good tasting, but slightly on the expensive side for what you are getting. Small parking lot (~5 spaces) outside.
Have had the pleasure to dine here, and the experience was out of this world. Our server/waitress Jenna, and she was an absolute delight. She explained the menu since things have changed since my last visit and it was amazing. The food was fresh, came out at the perfect timing every round, and overall amazing. I will definitely come back here.
It’s also recommended you make a reservation if you go later on in the evening towards happy hour. Calling between 4pm-550pm is...read full review
Izakaya Torae Torae is a highly rated Japanese izakaya-style restaurant that offers a traditional atmosphere with an open kitchen and bar seating. Although it is a small place, it is decorated like a classic Japanese izakaya. Reservations are highly recommended, especially during busy hours, as there may be a wait without one. The menu features a variety of dishes, including hamachi carpaccio, grilled beef tongue, chawanmushi, and aburi hamachi roll, all of which are freshly prepared and delicious. Standout dishes include the grilled beef tongue, white dragon roll, and hamachi carpaccio. The portions are decent, and the service is attentive, with staff refilling water glasses and checking on customers. The restaurant also offers a selection of sake, with staff happy to make recommendations. Recent reviews mention the quality of food, especially the uni bowl with fresh salmon roe and Hokkaido uni, which was described as exceptional and one of the best meals in Oahu. Despite being short-staffed on some nights, the food remains incredible. Customers note that making a reservation ensures a spot, as the restaurant can get quite busy. Overall, Izakaya Torae Torae is a great place for a tasty and enjoyable meal, and many visitors hope to return when it reopens.