Came here for the first time for lunch. WOW such a great place, ribeye steak plate was amazing…read more Meat is so soft just cook to perfection. Very good service, didn't know much about their menu staff was very helpful and knowledgeable. Clean tables at this food hall

The asian fusion burritos and potato steak rolls are good here. The Steak rolls are thinly sliced…read morepotatoes and thin slices of beef, comes with rice. The house sauce is a delicious creamy aioli/mayo based sauce that pairs well with the burritos. Both the kalbi and short rib burritos are delicious and a decent size. The red hot sauce they give on the side is so good too. Is a little pricey but since this is Hawaii, the prices are as expected. This is a popular spot in The Lanai food court at Ala Moana, it's the smaller food court near Macy's. Service is usually good, a couple of times the older lady at the front had a very hard time understanding our order but other folks have been efficient and quick. The wait is longer because they do cook the food to order and since it is popular there is a short wait. Still recommend, give them a try.

Teppan Chef Dart was entertaining, fun and made our birthday celebration so special!…read moreWe loved his jokes and knife skills.

Looove this place!! We were celebrating a graduation, and the staff went above and beyond to make…read morethe occasion feel genuinely special. Everyone was warm, polished, attentive, and incredibly welcoming, which elevated the entire evening. Luis was especially wonderful. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and talented, and he made the experience feel both personal and memorable. His presentation and food artistry added such a special touch to the celebration, and he truly helped make the evening exceptional. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared, and the special ice cream treat at the end was such a thoughtful and memorable finishing touch. What stood out most was the hospitality. The staff created a beautiful atmosphere for our family and turned dinner into a celebration we'll remember. Everything felt thoughtful, festive, and well cared for. A wonderful experience overall, and we would happily return.

We've eaten to all the location and wanted to try this gem. It's a bit hidden location but great…read morespace and with better ambiance. Of course the food is amazing since we've tried all location and the price fits the experience. Our server Jayden and our chef Wei were both amazing and attentive. Our chef was funny and personable. Highly recommended!!!

We celebrated Mother's Day at Tanaka of Tokyo, and once again, the experience was outstanding from…read morestart to finish. Despite handling over 400 reservations that evening, every staff member made us feel like we were their top priority. Special thanks to our server, Sasha, whose warmth, attentiveness, and genuine hospitality were extraordinary. She stayed cheerful and accommodating even in the busiest moments. Our chef, Joe, was equally remarkable. Knowing my 92-year-old mother needed her food chopped very small, he took great care to ensure everything was just right, even checking in to confirm the size of her chicken pieces. Joe also treated my husband and me to a special dish with his own homemade teriyaki sauce, explaining how he crafted it. His cooking skills, humor, and lively conversation made the evening feel personal and joyful. Watching him perform his signature fire and juggling tricks while chatting about travel had my mother giggling with delight! The food was, as always, perfectly seasoned and cooked to perfection. We enjoyed the poke (so fresh and flavorful!), soybeans with the perfect bite, shrimp, steaks, teriyaki chicken, lobster, scallops, and finished with their signature complimentary ice cream. We've been regulars at Tanaka for years, and it's clear why this restaurant continues to be one of Honolulu's treasures. My heartfelt thanks to the owner for maintaining such a consistently excellent establishment and to the entire team for their kindness, professionalism, and aloha spirit. If you're looking for a memorable dining experience filled with great food and genuine hospitality, Tanaka of Tokyo is the place to go!

Yaki Yaki Miwa-my new "discovery!" I cannot believe that I have driven past this restaurant for…read moreyears and never tried it before this evening. Tucked in between Sushi Sasabune and Pizza Rina on King Street just after Keeaumoku.... Be transported to Japan in the middle of Honolulu. Six seats around the grill to watch them cook teppanyaki style in front of you, plus table seating and booths around. Genuinely friendly and upbeat Japanese service. Cozy and inviting. One of the best places in town to get okonomiyaki- the cabbage/flour/egg /meat pancake that's served up topped with mayo and fish shavings as an option. Tried the suji sobameshi --beef tendon fried rice. This is a combination of noodles and rice with beef tendon, chopped up finely and cooked with soy. Very tasty way to eat rice. Late night happy hour Saturdays and Sundays from 9-10 pm. On Monday through Fridays they have two happy hours....5-6 pm and 9-10 pm. Reasonably priced offerings for most dishes... you may even pick up some recipes yourself by watching them cook! Definitely going back to experience the authentic Japanese atmosphere and try more tasty dishes. Free parking in back.

The meal was great, but the service left a bad taste in our mouths, literally at the very end. We…read morewere a group of four ADULT, a 7-year-old KID and a 1-year-old BABY, and our bill came to about $300. When it was time to pay, the waitress hovered over us the whole time. My husband went to leave an 18% tip and she actually stopped him and said no, he needed to do at least 20% because we were a "party of six." She then went and did the exact same thing to my friend. Honestly, if there's a mandatory gratuity for larger groups, that's fine, but tell us upfront or just add it to the bill like normal. Don't stand over us and call us out while we're trying to pay. We eat out at least three times a week and have never had anything like this happen before. And counting a one-year-old as a full "person" for the headcount? Come on.

I worked for the tourism industry for over 20 years as it kept me in line maintaining my foreign…read morelanguage skills. One of the perks was fam tours where businesses would invite tour coordinators to experience their business with hopes of us recommending them. This first hand experience was instrumental in "selling" the business as coordinators encountered the business firsthand. We could provide concrete details to convince and persuade the tourists to patronize them. One of the businesses was Tanaka of Tokyo (TT), which boasts teppanyaki, a type of Japanese cuisine that cooks on a flat griddle. TT started in 1978 in Waikiki Shopping Plaza, an impressive run of 48 years and still going strong. They currently have 3 locations: West (Ala Moana), Central (Waikiki Shopping Plaza) and East (Outrigger Waikiki Paradise Hotel). They previously had locations at King's Village and Ilikai Hotel Yacht Harbor Tower. The main attraction of TT is having the chef cook in front of you. Food is cooked in front of you and served fresh. Entertainment is an additional attraction with teppanyaki. Out of town guests can really enjoy this unique experience. We celebrated a friend's birthday recently where TT East was the selected venue. They are located just next to Hookipa Terrace with nearby neighbors of California Pizza Kitchen and Jade Dynasty. Reservations were made in advance and our group of eight sat in a semi circle surrounding the grill. They have multiple courses to choose from where surf and turf is popular but I opted for the salmon course, which included green salad, miso soup, appetizer of grilled shrimp, sautéed veggies (onions, bell peppers and bean sprouts), Japanese pickles, rice and dessert. For a surcharge I got the garlic fried rice as I remembered this not only being entertaining but delicious. Our grill chef was Joe, a long time veteran of over 20 years where he also trains the new chefs of TT. He clearly engaged with us by also adding jokes in between. My salmon was executed well with a nice exterior crust, the meat was moist and seasoned perfectly. The only thing that didn't make the mark was the garlic fried rice. I recall it being more flavorful with also crispy garlic here and there for a more pungent taste. It wasn't what I previously remembered from multiple visits to TT. Service was also great. We were followed up periodically with staff removing excess plates, providing water and hot tea refills and even providing take out boxes to some of my friends who couldn't finish their meal. Staff were thoughtful in singing "Happy Birthday"and placed a candle in the ice cream that accompanied the course meal. Overall, a memorable dinner with friends celebrating a joyous evening. Lots of parking in Ala Moana Center but be careful as there are some areas where tickets are issued. Be sure to look for signs prior to walking away from your stall.

Dinner at Ala Moana Center in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. We were invited to a birthday celebration and were excited because we had never been here before - even though this restaurant has been here for a while! Tanaka Of Tokyo is a chain that has a good reputation for delicious Japanese cuisine with an entertaining show. First of all, this location has free parking... yay! We parked on the ground level by See's Candies and took the elevator (by Cookie Corner) up to the third level with Mama Pho and Mai Tai Bar. Service by Lisa was outstanding! She was super polite, sweet, efficient, and attentive! Our chef, Joe, was amusing, fun, and informative! He's the trainer for the new chefs! The environment was on the dark side. It could use an update, but it was a minor detail. The restroom was clean and convenient. Food was delicious! My salmon meal came with a green salad, dessert (I chose mango sherbet), sautéed veggies, shrimp appetizer, and white rice. It was just right! Thank you, Deborah and Gabriel, for a wonderful experience! Happy birthday, Craig!

When calling to make reservations we could choose between a regular or hibachi table. I really like…read morehow they separate the restaurant between because the hibachi side was very lively, everyone was having a great time, each grill was an absolute party! We chose a regular table towards the back so we could mingle and try all the sushi. On Sunday from 4-6 the happy hour deal is buy one get one 50% off the rolls! We enjoyed every bite! The Pina Colada was more on the pineappley side if you like that. And talk about the view! Soooooo prettttyyyyyyyyy!

This place is fantastic Deven our chef was great we went for my husband's birthday on sept 2nd…read moregrest show and great food. The server was also great.

Food, service, and ambiance was so great! Our Chef was Sean and he was fine and entertaining! Food…read morewas great! Shrimp and scallops especially tasted amazing.. Eduard H. was also fantastic. Very accommodating and attentive!!! Would definitely go back.

I went here for my birthday dinner and I absolutely enjoyed myself! Chef Anthony was very friendly…read moreand made everything perfectly! Harmony was the sweetest server and I absolutely loved having her around! Eduard was an amazing manager and was so accommodating! Definitely would recommend Tanaka of Tokyo (East)

Late-night izakaya gem in McCully!…read more Came here pretty late at night when a lot of places were already closed, we stumbled upon Osaka Teppanyaki & Izakaya Kawano inside McCully Shopping Center. We decided to sit at the bar instead of getting a table, and honestly, it was perfect. The place has a small, cozy izakaya feel with a really chill, laid-back vibe the kind of spot you can just sit back, order a bunch of things, and enjoy your night. We ordered the shrimp, shishamo, TKG with mentaiko + extra green onion, nikusui with egg, and the whole ahi with the bone served with nori and rice. the whole ahi with the bone is HUGE. We thought we were done after eating one side, only to realize after the waiter informed us there was a whole other side of meat still left! The TKG with mentaiko and extra green onion was also a favorite, simple but so satisfying. The nikusui with egg was comforting, especially for a late-night meal, and the fried shrimp were nice and crispy. The Shisamo was allright, could have been better. Overall, this is definitely one of those low key neighborhood spots that's perfect for a late night bite, drinks, and hanging out at the bar. Small, cozy, chill atmosphere. Definitely glad we found this place when we were looking for somewhere open late!

Food average Service kinda slow last serving came when…read moreothers were done eating. Abiance fair.

I loOOOVE tempura so I was so excited that we found this tempura omakase !! We were the only ones…read morein that seating so it felt like a private dining experience & we always love watching how the food is prepared & the technique that goes into it. We both agreed this was probably the best tempura we've ever had. The batter was always PERFECT: super light & never oily & everything was cooked to be tender & juicy. It was actually a lot of food like for the last 4 rounds I was giving my partner half of mine cuz I was so stuffed. He was really full too! So def worth the $$

Had the best first omakase experience! Since it was only my friend and I there, it felt like a…read moreprivate dining experience. The omakase area is very clean. The food and service was amazing. Chef Teru was super friendly! The lunch omakase is reasonably priced for the amount you get and how the quality of the seafood. The lunch omakase was $78 and it came with 10pc nigiri, miso soup, and dessert. But I the chef gave us a little more food that wasn't part of the menu I believe which was really nice. Highlights from the omakase were the mackerel, chutoro, otoro, uni (omg this was so sweet and creamy), and scallop nigiri. The miso soup was pretty flavorful and not too salty. For dessert we ended with a yuzu sorbet which was really good super light and refreshing . Would definitely come here again

After a fun adventure in Waikiki, we came here for lunch. To our pleasant surprise, they had…read morecounter seating available for omakase, without reservations. The host professionally escorted us through the wine case and towards an exclusive area for private dining. Such pristine decor for an intimate presentation of Chef's omakase choice. Yes, the sashimi is fresh. Yes, they explain every course. Yes, the seasoning is to perfection. We absolutely enjoyed watching Chef Tomoya's knife skills. He takes his time, moves with precision, and presents each dish exquisitely. We thoroughly appreciated this omakase experience. Thank you to Chef Tomoya, our Server, and everyone at Restaurant Suntory.

Review for their Omakase. I tried their Omakase last May and again this past July. Each experience…read moreis as incredible as the first. The sushi chef prepares each dish extremely welly and the waiter is attentive. The first time we were there, we were the first couple of people there and it was a nice privateish dining experience. This past July we were the only Omakase guests so we had a nice private dining experience. The quality of the food and the staff are consistent each visit. Highly recommend.