Tokyo Tei
1063 Lower Main St, Wailuku, HI, 96793
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Address :
1063 Lower Main St
Wailuku, HI, 96793 - Phone (808) 242-9630
- Website https://www.tokyotei.com/
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 1:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Garage
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
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K B.
This is a hometown favorite. And, I agree with the few reviewers who criticized Tokyo Tei for not being an authentic Japanese restaurant as it's actually a LOCAL institution and has generations of faithful customers, myself included. It's not fancy. It's not particularly easy to find. Parking can be an issue. And, when it's busy, there is a bit of a wait. The servers and staff can, at times, be seen as not overly accommodating, but I can assure you they are very nice once you get to know them. There are two dining rooms; the main dining area and a back room, that can accommodate small groups or a large family. You can order family-style or Teishoku-style bento box meals. Some yummy family favorites of mine, include: misoyaki butterfish, Hakata chicken, and teriyaki steak. My teishoku of choice is "B" which includes the teri steak, shrimp and veggie tempura, as well as sashimi. And, you know, I can respect those who shared their opinions regarding the overdone steak, stringy sashimi cuts, and oily/greasy tempura. In fact, I agree to a certain extent. However, that's not really why we come here. We come here because it's familiar, it's comforting, and evokes fond memories. Places like this are a dying breed.
(3)Regan C.
Wow. Its a difficult place to find because its actually IN a parking garage. The place is a nice cozy place to eat, and the amount of food that you get (I got the Teishoku B), was just right. Includes miso soup and hot tea as well. It was good authentic japanese food, but it didn't blow me away, hence the 4 stars instead of 5.
(4)Asian P.
Their food is all outstanding, great taste! Complimentary green tea, miso soup and cabbage tsukemono. It's just a local style Japanese restaurant, not an authentic Japanese restaurant selling ramen, or sushi. They do serve alcohol though and soft drinks. They are the best caterer's for a funeral or party and with this, they can provide sushi, chicken bamboo mushrooms, mac salad, miso pork, chow mein, pickled cucumber tsukemono and sashimi...all that's not on their restaurant menu. Service can be slow too but at least you don't just see their waitress talking stories, they are busy waiting on others. Don't like that they have "Miso Butterfish" on their menu and when it comes, it is Cod fish. I definitely know that Cod fish is way cheaper then Butterfish, but they'll charge you for that Butterfish price! Best that you make reservations just to be sure. They are closed Sunday and Mondays. Open for lunch 11:00a to 1:30p and dinner 5:00p to 8:30p.
(5)David H.
I haven't been to Tokyo Tei in a while but back in the day, we used to eat here all the time. The last few times I ate there, I had the Teishoku B, teri steak, tempura, and sashimi. Pretty damn ono! When we ordered family style, I always had to have the teri pork and the miso butterfish. And the miso soup that comes with the meal hits the spot too.
(5)Vikéndios N.
Time for an update as I've been in a few more times and used their catering service. FOOD: Nabeyaki Udon - It comes in a steel pot, just like other versions on the rock, but that's the only similarity to better versions on Maui. The piping hot, cloudy broth tasted exactly like egg drop soup, mainly due to the scrambled egg thrown in while cooking, and overall was very, very bland. A swig of shoyu didn't help any, though too much of it would've ruined the entire dish. The noodles, broccoli & cauliflower were all over-cooked, though the tofu faired well. The only positive about this was the single piece of their infamous shrimp tempura that came with it. Chicken Katsudon - I had a hunch that they'd make a great version of this classic Hawaii dish, and I was right! They've been in business since 1935 so they've had time to practice. The dish was laced with a sweet-savory soy sauce and topped with eggs, onions, and chicken katsu. Highly recommended. CATERING: We used them for a loved ones funeral luncheon, and they did an awesome job! They setup on time and packed up and gave us the leftovers. They provided all the paper goods & utensils. Highly recommended. Rice - It was a combo of plain rice and furikake dusted rice with a nori band, neatly rolled into Twinkie-like shapes. Mac Salad - Good taste but not the best I've had. Roast Pork - Wow. Total yum! The pork was sliced but also had some of the shredded effect that I crave. The gravy had a light color but was damn tasty. Very, very good. Mushroom Chicken - Don't think Panda Express! This one had shiitake mushrooms and bamboo shoots in a tasty, thick gravy.
(4)Lon H.
My wife and I stopped here for dinner last night since we were looking to eat Japanese food. It was a bit tricky to find, but it's located next to.Home Maid Bakery. It reminded me of so many Japanese restaurants when I was growing-up. Heck, they were even playing Hibari Misora in the background, which is the type of music my dad used to listen to as I was growing-up. I ordered the Teishoku B and my wife ordered the Teishoku C. My Beef Teriyaki was cooked perfectly and my Tempura was crispy and not oily. Sashimi was fresh too. My wife enjoyed her Tonkatsu, Miso fish and Sashimi. Service was quick and friendly. Eating here brought back some good memories.
(4)T M.
Hi foodies, this place is nothing exciting, would not return. The prices do not justify the mediocre preparation of the food. The staff are sweet as pie, that was the best aspect of going to this establishment.
(2)Shel K.
So last night was my first time eating here, after a friend of mine has been telling me for so long it's one of his favorite places I decided it's time to try. I am so not disappointed. I had the Teishoku B as he recommended and it was excellent. I loved da carrot tempura too, first time i've ever seen that and it was good. Staff was friendly and it comes across as a local gem. I definately plan on going back.
(5)Bernard H.
We ordered the shrimp and vegetable tempuras. Our mistake, too much fried food. Having said that, the tempuras were greasy, and the taste lingured on the tongue until I brushed my teeth. Think of Wesson oil used 5 times. Service was no better. The table was wiped just before we sat down. I had to dry it off with the paper napkin from my plate setting. When finished, it was gray. I requested a new napkin - but had to ask twice. The tea was delivered mid-meal but no tea cups. At meal's end, I asked for cups which then came quickly. In my opinion, one star is a generous rating.
(1)Juliet M.
Too legit to quit! Old school flavors that bring me back to my childhood in every sliirrrrp and bite. I always go with the chix tofu and on a good day have gobo. So so delightful. Restaurants like these are a dying breed.
(5)Jon E.
I thought Tokyo Tei was the bomb... When I was 7 Before I knew that Japanese food extended beyond Shrimp Tempura and Tonkatsu. So I live on Maui now, went there with friends. It smells bad. It looks dirty. The food is not good. This is not Japanese food. This is a local joint stuck in the standard of 1978 when zippy's (but no zippy's on maui at that time) was a fancy night out and the only competition on Maui was Tasty crust, shiek's, and archie's. Oh, and IHOP.
(1)LeiNvern N.
Last minute dinner decision with family . Really quite busy. But the food came out quick and well prepared. Service was okay. There were five of us and didnt set the table for five but four had to wait til she was not occupied for an extra tea cup. Other than recieving a dirty cup id say it was excellent!
(4)Sky D.
I love this place. It's got a great atmosphere, friendly local staff, and some authentic japanese foods. Also a decent selection of japanese beers. The bento's and tempura here are what the place is known for, but just about anything on the menu is great.
(4)Jon Q.
Recommended by a co worker and was worth the drive from where we were staying. Their teriyaki pork was sooo tasty. The service was very sweet. Seemed like it was family owned/run. I think we were the only non locals there. Good food and good price with decent serving sizes.
(4)David H.
Found this hole in the wall restaurant 20 years ago when I stayed in Kanapali... Tired of tourist traps and high price food that proves food doesn't have to be expnsive and matching expensive (not to mention I can do better). I set my compass for local port town of and found a wonderful japanese restaurant not spoiled by tourist. This place still rocks! Tempura is crunchy Panko absorbing the subtle sweet tempura sauce. This is a greasy spoon, but their food does taste great, Its hard to find but its well worth the trip if you want to go into a hard working harbor port town without the tourists. Thank god that guide books (incl Maui Revealed best seller) hasn't found this place. Only the local Honolulu awards has annointed this gem.
(4)Brandon K.
Tokyo Tei-5 Stars Tokyo Tei is another one of Maui's gems. It's not necessarily hidden but it can be a bit difficult to find, especially for tourists. Tokyo Tei is one of those spots we Mauians flock to when we're in need of a good Japanese meal. Just about everything with this place is a Pro. The staff there is great. I've dined at Tokyo Tei dozens of times and their service always on points the waitresses are always friendly, personable, quick to respond , and reliable. The food at Tokyo Tei is awesome. Once seated, each person receives a bowl of miso soup and a small plate of salted cabbaged. They've got a wide variety of dished that always satisfies everyone in my family. Both the prices and the portion sizes are also very reasonable. I've tried a lot of Tokyo Tei's menu and have thought long and hard of my 3 favorable dishes. 3. Chicken Hekka-Chicken with bamboo shoot, tofu, and assorted vegetables in a sweet and salty sauce. 2. The B and C Meals-a bento-style compartmentalized meal containing rice, vegetable tempura (Unbelievably good), Teriyaki steak, sashimi, and chicken hekka. *DRUMROLL* 1. Teriyaki Steak-cooked to order and cooked to perfection. It's draped in a sauce that's so amazing I seriously wish they'd bottle it. It's that good. I call it the carnivore love potion." As previously mentioned, just about everything with this place a Pro. They only Con I can think of with Tokyo Tei are their parking. Because they're in a plaza slash strip mall, the parking can be a bit tight, especially on the weekend due to its popularity. Tokyo Tei is everything you'd want out of a good family restaurant that his withstanded the test of time; good people, good service and of course, good food.
(5)Kevin S.
A friend of mine from Maui recommended this place to me. It's not the best Japanese food, but I had to try it out. The location is in a sketchy area near bars and there was a homeless man hanging out in the garage. I ordered the oyako donburi for about $11, and it was meh, I've had better. The bamboo shoots were not fresh, but from a can, so it had that funky bamboo smell. It took a while for it to come and I had to constantly ask for water. My friends were still hungry so after Tokyo Tei and playing pool at Mimi's next door, we ended up eating at Zippys.
(2)Adrienne D.
I grew up eating here at Tokyo Tei. The food has always been pretty consistent. It is different from when "Aunty Betsy" was here and doing a lot of the cooking. That being said, the food is still the best Japanese food around for the price. I recommend teishoku B if its only you. Order family style, if your in a group of 3 or more, everything is good! Family run places are getting harder and harder to find. Eat here while you have a chance!
(5)Kara K.
First of all, to all the people saying "Ignorant locals don't have anything better to compare it to so they love this place." That is untrue. And lame. Grew up eating here. Moved away to the mainland and now I live on Oahu. I've eaten at many a Japanese restaurant. Heck, I've eaten Japanese food in Tokyo city. But I'm always excited to go to Tokyo Tei because the taste is amazing. The teri pork, the hakata chicken, the katsudon. YUM. Go, don't go, whatevers. But if you don't then you're missing out. And that's more for the rest of us. Yay!
(5)Rachael T.
I will start by saying that I have been eating here since small keiki days, so my opinion is sincerely biased due to the nostalgia factor. With that fact out of the way, i can honestly say that the food is really not that good, standard local-Japanese, lotsa very greasy, fried and salted options... inconsistent sashimi cuts.... so it's probably one of those places that feels good if you grew up eating here, but not so much if you are looking for a great new place to try dinner. I also used to love liverwurst sandwiches on Wonder Bread growing up, but have seemed to outgrow that.... three stars, nevertheless.
(3)Lovesto E.
The food here is awesome! Very affordable and near authentic. The tempura is always crispy and flaky and the chicken katsu is delicious. Their Roast Pork is very good as well. Didn't care for the beef cutlet but it wasn't too bad. Whenever we go there, the servers are always quick and the food always consistent.
(5)Masa K.
Tokyo Tei is one of the things that makes Maui 'No ka Oi!' My wife is a picky date to take to restaurants because frankly she can outcook most of the chefs/cooks on the island. But she never gives up a chance to go to Tokyo Tei. The food passes her taste test and I am spared her 'not enough salt' or 'no mo flavah' comments. As for me, if it ever comes to my having to order my 'last meal', I'll order their Katsudon. Then I'll leave this life with a smile. ;-)
(5)Marc J.
Can you say Teishoku A! Their tempura is fabulous!
(5)Wendee N.
I love Tokyo Tei! My usual is always Teishoku B (teriyaki steak, sashimi, assorted tempura, white rice, miso soup). Love the tsukemono! Yes, the service isn't that great but the food just makes it all worth it! Also, good to make reservations for parties over four and also just to check if they are open.
(4)Paul T.
This place is located in the seedy part of Wailuku, next to numerous Korean Hostess Bars. Nothing more exciting than walking to a restaurant and being eye balled by chain smoking prostitutes sitting in folding chairs trying to drum up customers. As far as this place is concerned, it is awful. One word, "GREASY". Everything is deep fried and greasy, yuk! Locals swear by it. I found that locals grew up on this stuff, and do not have anything good to compare it too. Go to Ichiban, Sanseis, or Genki Sushi if you want Japanese food.
(1)Brandi H.
I live in Portland but when I come to Maui to visit my family, this is always the first place that I go! We always order family style but need two orders of the teriyaki pork cause it's so ono and I end up eating one whole plate by myself and don't share. Another winner is definitely the tempura, it is my favorite because of the carrots, all thin and crispy. People on death row get to request a "final meal" and if I were there, mine would be Tokyo Tei's teri pork and tempura. It's just that good!
(5)Consuela P.
Another local favorite! For a casual, Japanese style home cooked meal at a friendly price, visit Tokyo Tei! Whenever we eat there, I order their Teishoku "C" which comes with miso fish, tonkatsu and sashimi while R gets their Teishoku "B" that came with teriyaki steak, shrimp & vegetable tempura and sashimi. Yummy!
(5)Dr K.
I actually didn't like anything here. Miso soup (not very flavorful and seaweed very slimy), teri steak or pork (not very good quality or flavor), rice (yes even the rice was meh because it was dry on the inside), tempura (tasted gritty), cha su pork (bland). Service was ok lady was forgetful There were also a lot of insects inside the place, we killed at least a few flies/mosquitoes. The only reason I gave it 2 stars instead of one was because the other people that I went with kinda liked the tempura. But I wouldn't go here again. The parking structure is also very tight.
(2)Shaun E.
Delicious Japanese cuisine. It's a favorite of mine especially the teishoku B with teriyaki pork, shrimp and vegetable tempura, rice, sashimi and miso soup. I'm getting hungry again thinking about it. This is somewhat a hole in the wall been here for a long time with repeat customers. I highly recommend this restaurant especially if you're looking for some good Japanese food.
(4)John L.
well maybe it was their off night. Ordered the beef sukiyaki, coz you know who would mess that up right?! A bowl stir-fry showed up w/beef chunks and smells like kidney, very pungent. Server just mumbled something as she placed the bowl. We asked her if this was in fact the beef sukiyaki, she looked at us, a moment of silence and nodded. On to the dish, there's no soy nor sugar in that sukiyaki, how could that be?? The trinity of Japanese cooking, soy, sugar, and mirin, that is the base, none was present!!! Wish had ordered the tempura instead.
(1)Doris D.
Really local, family style Japanese restaurant. It's all about the teishokus here, no fancy sushi or ramen. The atmosphere isn't that great either. I had a good teishoku of miso butterfish and sashimi. The butterfish was just ok. My fiance who grew up eating Tokyo Tei loves it, and I think a lot of it is nostalgia. Love the green tea and cabbage! Come here for filling and local Japanese food :)
(3)Connie W.
Tokyo Tei is a casual eatery serving up local Japanese food. I'll preface by saying this review is only two stars because of the stinky service but not the food, which was very good. We shared an oyako donburi and teishoku C plate. Miso soup and hot Japanese green tea were complimentary, though don't expect the teapot to be replenished if you run dry. Given the price (about $9) I was glad they gave a generous portion of the donburi. It was tasty and filled with plenty of chicken, bamboo shoots, and vegetables. The teishoku plate was great as well, and we pretty much breathed in the miso fish. The service is where Tokyo Tei really falls short. The moment we walked in, we were asked if we had reservations. Really? This isn't The Cheesecake Factory or some huge, bustling establishment. There was a dining room only half full so it was a strange question. Our waitress was nice at first but disappeared as our meal progressed. We had to flag her down to bring cups for tea, which she thunked on the table before leaving without a word. Hinting we were ready for our bill was even more difficult, and the entire experience was soured by poor wait service.
(2)Daniel A.
This is by far one of the hottest spots for good Japanese food. If you want 5 star service, go to The Waterfront! I see a lot of comments of being greeted and served and I have to say that people need to rate these venues fairly and properly. Probably one of the best tempura in the world. And yes I have been around the world. It is hard to beat the teriyaki sauce. And try anything! It's all good!
(5)Manabu T.
If you grew up in Japan or Hawaii in 60-70s as a Japanese keiki and miss the food your mom made, then this is the place you need to head to. The stuff is straight out of my mom's and my neighbors' moms' cookbook. It is very comforting to get there, and mingle with the customers who share the same background.
(4)Alan K.
This is a family style Japanese restaurant serving teishoku type food. Note that there is no sushi bar and they don't serve nigiri sushi or ramen. As far as I can tell, the dinner menu only have a couple of udon dishes. Unlikemore expensive Japanese restaurant, the rice, tsukemono, etc. are shared by the table (thus the family style label). We had the shrimp tempura, teriyaki chicken, and calamari katsu. The deep fried items were a bit on the greasy side but tasted very good. The shredded carrot tempura (side to the shrimp) was particularly awesome. The shrimp were butterflied before battered, making flatter but bigger pieces. The calamari was cooked perfectly, super tender and not chewy at all. The teriyaki chicken was a bit over marinated as the meat was starting to turn hard. The teriyaki sauce was spot on though. Don't look for a wide menu or ambience. But if you just want a neighborhood shop with cozy setup and decent Japanese food, this is a good place.
(3)Anne B.
This place is definitely a local place and not full of tourists. The people there were friendly and welcoming. Portion size was fair for the price. I got the nabeyaki udon and it tasted like home cooking. Nothing fancy, just cansual and filling.
(4)T R.
This is the standard local Japanese (which is very different then real japanese) But all in the same very tasty. Now I have been to this place because my grandma loves it and it always a sure thing. Except last time which was in January it was SALTY as all get out. I had to drink like a gallon of water when I got home to subside the I am thirsty feeling! Great for groups and normally good food family style.
(3)Tony J.
We went there today, almost two years since our last visit. I had high expectations and I wasn't disappointed. Just as delicious as before and maybe even better!
(5)Joanna K.
I decided to come to Tokyo tei with my family after reading the reviews online. We got there for lunch on a Sunday only to find it closed. They only do dinner service on Sundays. I really wanted to try the restaurant so I rearranged plans so that we could have dinner, which would also be our last meal in Hawaii at Tokyo tei. When we say down for dinner, we decided to order three set dinners for the five of us given that American portions are much larger, eating family style is part of our Chinese culture, it was quite early in the evening (5:15) and we didn't want to be too full boarding the plane. The waitress was not impressed that we had only ordered three set dinners and informed us that she would have to charge an extra $3.50 for the two people who weren't ordering dinner. This wasn't written anywhere in the menu but we didn't want to make a fuss. I let her know that we wanted to see how much food would come first and we would order more if we were still hungry. She proceeded to take away three plate settings. When the food came, she asked again if we were going to order more food, we haven't eaten yet, so how would we know if we would be hungry afterwards? I also had to ask for the three plates back so that my parents had a plate to eat off of. The attitude of the waitress was very demeaning and did not embody the Hawaiian spirit and hospitality we have received in other restaurants. I could feel hoe angry she was with us for not ordering more and made our dining experience very uncomfortable. The food was also mediocre, it was quality that I could find in Toronto easily.
(1)anela b.
One of my fav spots on Maui for lunch. Love the fried noodles, tempura,esp. the teri pork! Cant beat it here!
(5)Alana T.
This is a great spot we found thanks to Yelp. We never would have found it any other way. It's practically hidden in a cave. This seems to be a real locals only spot. It's no frills, down home Japanese. My friend said it's the best Japanese food she's had since she was in Japan. My other friend said it was the best meal he had during our whole trip Hawaii. The beef was delicious and succulent and the tempura was crisp and melt in your mouth delicious. This hole in the wall was a highlight of our trip to Maui.
(4)Warren A.
First, they should change the name from Tokyo Tei to Maui Tei. The food is no where close to being called authentic Japanese food. It may look Japanese but is SO local (Americanized) flavored I would have spent my money better at the local food court. The service was friendly. That's why the two stars. But do yourself a favor and skip this place for dinner. Sorry!
(2)Gary F.
While I don't get back to Maui much anymore (air fares and rentals are killers for a family of 7!) whenever our family goes to visit my folks, we ALWAYS eat at Tokyo Tei at some point. I've eaten at many so-called Japanese restaurants (many in Honolulu and some in Oregon) but there is no restaurant better than this for making Shrimp Tempura! This is the BEST in the WORLD! It's so puffy, crisp and light (no heavy oily-ness) and the flavor is super! I challenge ANY restaurant in Honolulu to come up with a better batter for shrimp tempura; I don't think there is! I wish they would market the mix where we just add the liquid parts to it; they'd make a killing! I can't get enough of that thing. By the way, the teriyaki steak and other items are great too, but nothing beats the tempura (even the vegetables they dip in the batter and deep-fry is great!) Aloha!
(5)bongo c.
Why is this place getting such good reviews? Just ate lunch there. The place is unhygienically situated under a building against the far wall of a garage. It's dark but not cozy dark, more like dark as in scary movie, late night diner dark. We had two bento boxes. They included: Shrimp tempura which was so greasy that one bite exploded in your mouth with oil. Equally oily tonkatsu which was so thin, I couldn't tell you what it really tasted like, may not have been meat. Beef teriyaki which the waitress (not friendly or pleasant) asked how it should be cooked. She only asked out of curiosity since she obviously wasn't going to tell the kitchen anyway as it came out well done, not the requested medium rare. The tuna sashimi was a hit and a miss, mine was mushy with silvery stringy connective tissue while the other serving was soft but nicely colored. The worst was the inedible miso fish. I don't know what kind of fish it was supposed to be but the word "chum" comes to mind. The miso sauce was salty and strong but couldn't hide the stinky fish. I wish I could say something nicer but for the life of me, except for super easy parking, there's nothing really compelling for anyone to come here and eat.
(2)Jennifer M.
So the first time I took my family here they looked around the parking garage at all the karaoke bars that surround Tokyo Tei shrugged their shoulders and trudged through the door. When they saw the inside of the restaurant with its no nonsense tables and chairs their brows shot up as they said you want to eat here!?! See I'm a bit of a food snob and I'm a sucker for ambience, but I also appreciate good food and that is exactly what you get at Tokyo Tei. My personal fave is the Teishoku B, absolutely yummy. Ten years later and I still make a point of coming to this restaurant everytime I go to Maui.
(5)My I.
Typical but good Japanese food. The four types of teishoku meals all seemed good. I had the pork and tofu with fried fish and tuna sashimi. The fried fish seemed more like it was grilled, which made me happy because I don't like eating too much fried foods. The pork and tofu had lots of lotus roots and was really good but on the sweeter side.
(4)Loke Y.
One of my favorite local Japanese dining. Teishoku's a must try and the rest of the menu is awesome!
(4)Joy N.
Tokyo Tei is a small Japanese restaurant located in Wailuku. This is our go-to restaurant whenever we are in Maui and want to spend a little more to have a nice family dinner. The food here is excellent and we love the casual atmosphere where we can all be relaxed and talk story. I would definitely recommend eating family style at this restaurant--this way you can share all the different entrees and have a variety! We ALWAYS order the tempura (their carrot tempura is amazing--shredded so thinly!) and their teriyaki steak. Other items that are also good is their misoyaki fish and chicken tofu. You're never really disappointed with any of their food when you come here. I also ordered their sashimi the last time I went and it was very fresh and reasonable!!! Call before to make reservations since this place can be busy! Parking is easy and located right in front of the restaurant.
(5)Glenn H.
I was looking for some good Japanese food, nothing very good in the Lahaina area. My friend recommended this kind of difficult place to find. It is nothing fancy, but they serve some great Japanese food. My wife order the combo Tonkatsu, miso fish & sashimi. I ordered they beef terriaki, tempura & sashimi. The sashimi was fresh but only 3 pieces. The beef teriyaki was one the best I have had, good portion, tender and tasty. They tempura was awesome, crispy but not oiley. I usually do not eat the carrot tempura, but they use shredded carrots served crispy. I wish there was a Japanese restaurant closer to the Kaanapalli area. This place is well worth the drive. Great food and great service.
(5)Kele N Joey K.
Ordered the chicken katsu n looked like it wasn't cooked good cuz the skin was still full on white n mushy. Lady spilled water and ice in my mom's purse which she Also knocked down and only said sorry n gave her napkins. Don't have free refills on drinks. Music was good.
(1)Juvir M.
I recommend the Teishoku combo plates if you're new to this place (I got the Teishoku B the last time I went). The teriyaki steak is consistently good. I'm not too big of a fan of their tempura, since it tends to be on the oily side for me, but still decent in comparison with other Japanese restaurants. If you order a combo plate with the shrimp, be prepared to receive just one piece of shrimp. The service was quick and friendly.
(3)Kenson K.
My former co-worker, now business associate took me here for lunch. It's a mom and pop operation. I had the chicken hekka. It was alright, but honestly, my mom's chicken hekka tastes better. It was reasonably priced. For the 2 of us + tip, the bill came to about $26.
(3)Jenniffer C.
Local Japanese food, awesome for their bento boxes! I got the Teishoku B. It comes with teriyaki steak-medium and tender, cooked perfectly. Also comes with shrimp, green beans, shredded carrots and zucchini tempura. CRISPYYY! surprisingly not too oily. The sashimi was just okay for me. It isn't as fresh I'd hope for. The bento box does come with miso soup, which was delicious! They have great service. Our server was very sweet, always attending to us and seeing if we needed anything and to check on us. We didn't have to waive her down for her attention. The only downfall for me is that they didn't have any options to substitute rice.
(4)Niona W.
Seriously gross. Tonkatsu tasted like the pork was old. The miso fish was really really fishy and even worse than the tonkatsu.
(1)Fred W.
The server immediately brought us complimentary tea and miso, and was quick to take our order as well as deliver it. The servings were huge and inexpensive, and the shrimp tempura was phenomenal.
(5)Claire F.
Used to come here all the time with my family when I was a child; it became our "go-to" restaurant for birthdays, special holidays, and other celebratory dinners. It was my FAVORITE (back then). Since then, I've gone to the mainland for college and now live on Oahu and have eaten my share of good Japanese restaurants. In comparison to other awesome Japanese restaurants, like other Yelpers have said, Tokyo Tei is nothing special....at least to the average consumer. The food is a little bland, some dishes are a little pricy for what they're worth, the restaurant itself can use a little refurbishing, and the location is not the best (can be kind of sketchy at night). I think if it were just any ole place, it would be a 1-2 star rating. BUT, this place just brings a real sense of comfort. Maybe it's just the nostalgia talking, but I also think it's the preparation of the food. Yes, the food is a little bland...but in a way, having too much flavor is not very "comforting" anyway. Miso soup is always served before every meal (a nice touch, as many Japanese restaurants don't do that) and there's always bottomless rice (for FREE. Can't tell you how many places I've had to pay for rice, which seems ridiculous to me). The food is not too flavorful but also not too greasy (a major plus). Rated only 3 stars...but would still come again. And have been, when all the family's in town, and there's something to celebrate!
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