Located in Nimitz Business Center, TORO is known for its sushi omakase experience, available at different price points.
The eatery recently updated its happy hour — available from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays — to include new dishes.
New options include mochi, served takoyaki-style ($8), crispy crab ($9) and tako ($8).
The fried mochi ($8) is topped with melted cheese, bonito flakes, nori, mayo, green onions and okonomiyaki sauce. The mochi is crispy on outside and chewy on the inside. It’s best eaten hot to enjoy the melted cheese topping.
The crispy soft shell crab ($9) comes with Asian remoulade and citrus. The creamy aioli pairs nicely with the flaky crab.
Tako can sometimes sport a rubbery texture, but this fried version is not overly chewy. It comes with aioli and lemon.
Happy hour favorites include baked oysters ($7), spicy ‘ahi tuna on crispy rice ($9), featured five-piece sashimi ($18), and rainbow tiradito ($19).
The baked oysters are a one-bite pūpū topped with a savory foie gras aioli, bubu arare and chives. The spicy ‘ahi on crispy rice include two pieces per order; each piece comes topped with bubu arare and chives.
During our visit, the sashimi of the day included ‘ahi, salmon and hamachi. The tiradito — available with ‘ahi, hamachi, salmon or rainbow — features thinly sliced, sashimi-style raw fish bathed in citrus and garnished with chili pepper. We’re told the rainbow — a combo of ‘ahi, hamachi and salmon — is the most popular option.
Reservations for happy hour are recommended, since the eatery features limited counter seating.
TORO also features special events and limited-time experiences. The eatery is still accepting reservations for its Cinco de Mayo-themed tequila and omakase experience, available on May 6 and 7 at 5:30 and 7:45 p.m. The omakase ($200 per person) includes 14 seasonal creations paired with three handcrafted tequila cocktails.
TORO will also be featuring a gyotaku omakase from May 28 to 30 (two seatings available at 5:30 and 8:30 p.m.). The event will feature an immersive pop-up gallery, featuring artist Jacelyn Rene’s gyotaku and watercolor work. The traditional art form will be brought to life alongside each individual’s omakase meal.
Each attendee will also get an original artwork to take home. The experience costs $350 per person (inclusive of original print).
CONTACT
TORO
Nimitz Business Center
1130 N. Nimitz Hwy, Suite C-130, Honolulu
torohonolulu.com
Instagram: @toro.honolulu
Happy hour is from 4 to 5:30 p.m. Tuesdays to Saturdays
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Kelli Shiroma Braiotta can be reached at kelli@alohastatedaily.com.
