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 were celebrating a friend's birthday and had a wonderful time. Chef Jonah had tricks I have…read morenever seen before. Our server Joessi took great care of us. She brought out the soup before the meal, just the way I like it and even included the yum yum sauce with my leftovers. The birthday cake was a plus! And a shoutout to manager Ed for checking on us. Great place for a special occasion or just a date night.

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!!!

Finally got to eat at Yaki Yaki Miwa, and I am wondering what took me so long…read more Yaki Yaki Miwa is an okonomiyaki restaurant and so much more. They cook everything on a flat top, and if you sit at the counter, you can watch the chef prepare your meal right in front of you. We thoroughly enjoyed everything we ordered. Tako, ong choi, beef with negi sauce, and okonomiyaki with oysters. Every dish was a hit. Our only regret was not having more people with us so we could order and try even more items. I waited way too long to try Yaki Yaki Miwa. I definitely will not be waiting that long to go back.

Never having been to Japan one of my dining goals coming to Honolulu was to get an Okonomiyaki. I…read moredon't know how legit this was having no experience but it was delicious. Not knowing what to order we got the basic course for two. Everything we were served was better than any Japanese food I've had back on the east coast. The staff was awesome and super friendly to two people from the East Coast who didn't know what the heck they were doing, It's a small place so looking at all of the negative reviews came from large groups it kind of makes sense that it might not be the right place for a party of 8. The chef actually cares about what he is cooking and your patience will be rewarded. Also those complaining about 20% tip grow up. The chef is literally cooking food 1 ft in front of you and the service is on point taking every dirty dish so the food doesn't mix and never having an empty beer.

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.

Amber Caranchini was the best server in the entire world. Always came around when needed and was…read morejust the sweetest soul ever 10/10 waitress. The food was amazing and the chef was absolutely hilarious. Great place to have a special dinner or just a nice meal

From the moment we walked in to Tanaka East, to our farewell Aloha, Manager Ed made us feel…read morewelcome, at ease, and well cared for. The food, ambiance, and entire Teppan experience were all superb, and yet, Ed managed to elevate the evening to truly unforgetable status, as he personally took care of a couple of dietary and medical needs with ease and grace. Mahalo Nui Loa, Ed!

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.

This is a great hideout for a quiet but formal formal Japanese dining…read more All is made from scratch. Perfection is the word. The ingredients are fresh and exquisite, as some flew in from Japan. You won't feel you aren't in Kyoto. Thank you.

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.

great!! food was delicious and the experience was the best I've seen so far. Great for a small…read moredate !!!

This was the BEST meal we had in Honolulu! Even if you don't like tonkatsu you'll enjoy this meal!…read moreFrom the pickles to the katsu (pork, shrimp, chicken, and oyster) you're guaranteed to enjoy everything!! The katsu was perfectly crispy and flaky on the outside and the meat was juicy and tender! The set comes with miso soup (3 to choose from), rice (3 to choose from), and unlimited shredded cabbage! The table side pickles were so good too! Service was great except the host wasn't friendly. I called to see how long the wait was and he was short and not friendly. When we got there without reservations, he pointed us to the clipboard to put our names down and left. The wait was about 20-30 minutes without reservations, which wasn't bad. Parking was underground for $4. If you get there after 8pm or 830pm it's free (I believe). Overall, the experience was great minus the initial encounter.