About Us

As a locally owned family business serving our honored guests in Honolulu since 1978, we pride ourselves in providing the best service.

A Destination

Welcome to Tanaka of Tokyo, Japanese Seafood and Steak House! Enjoy the finest steak and seafood skillfully prepared and presented with great flair by Master teppanyaki chefs on your tabletop grill. The speed and dexterity of our chefs will dazzle you, and the exotic and elegant atmosphere will delight you.

We offer a full array of seafood, steak, and fresh garden vegetables and specialize in Certified Angus Beef sirloin, imported lobster tails, shrimp, and scallops. King salmon, filet mignon and teriyaki chicken are also very popular and all meals are presented as a feast for your eyes as well as your palate.

Bringing people together in a convivial atmosphere of laughter, warmth, and lively conversation is our specialty and providing the highest quality of seafood and steak with impeccable service is our mission. At Tanaka of Tokyo, diners are always "Honored Guests." Join us soon and discover why we are "The Best Japanese Restaurant in Hawaii."

Aloha!

Welcome to Tanaka of Tokyo Restaurants! We have proudly served Waikiki since 1978 and currently operate three full service teppanyaki restaurants.  Each location offers a comfortably elegant setting suitable for any casual get-together or special occasion.  We pride ourselves on providing impeccable and friendly service, and specialize in performance cooking. Using the finest quality steak and seafood, our chefs skillfully prepare each meal tableside and our goal is to provide all of our honored guests with a high quality dining experience. On behalf of our entire management team and staff, we hope that we will have the opportunity to serve you, and extend our warmest invitation to experience Tanaka of Tokyo.  

- Hiroshi Lamansky,
President of Tanaka of Tokyo

Aloha and Irasshaimase! 

I am Alison “Bo” Tanaka, Vice President of Tanaka of Tokyo Restaurants. As a locally owned family business serving our honored guests in Honolulu since 1978, we pride ourselves in providing the best service, ingredients, dining experience, and something that is truly unique to Hawai’i.Come and join us at any of our three convenient locations for an evening of laughter, excitement, and entertainment, as our master teppan chefs prepare the finest quality steak and seafood with flair right before your eyes! On behalf of our Tanaka of Tokyo Ohana, we would like to extend a warmest welcome to dine with us and enjoy the Tanaka of Tokyo experience! We hope to serve you soon!

- Alison “Bo” Tanaka,
Vice President of Tanaka of Tokyo