Reviews

Tanaka of Tokyo Central
Marc Tong
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Outstanding as always. After all these years Tanaka Of Tokyo has been the most Consistent restaurant that we dine at. Especially for those visitors to our islands, a must stop. You will not be disappointed!

Tanaka of Tokyo East
Ashlea Nichols
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From the moment we walked into Tanaka of Tokyo East, everything about our experience was exceptional. The restaurant was spotless, the staff greeted us warmly as soon as we arrived, and every employee we interacted with was friendly, attentive, and incredibly efficient. The food was absolutely delicious, and it ended up being one of our favorite meals of our trip to Hawaii. What truly set this restaurant apart, though, was how they handled my food allergies. I am gluten-free and egg-free, and I honestly wasn't expecting to be able to enjoy the full hibachi experience. At many hibachi restaurants, guests with allergies are served food prepared separately in the kitchen, if they are able to accommodate at all. At Tanaka of Tokyo, the chef prepared my meal right alongside everyone else's at the hibachi grill, taking great care with every single ingredient he used. Before adding anything, he confirmed it was safe for me, and he even made me delicious gluten and egg free fried rice, which was such a treat for me, because usually I have to forego fried rice for basic steamed. Oh I just loved it! Despite having a full table of about 10 people, he never made me feel like an inconvenience. His, as well as our lovely server and management, attention and genuine care were remarkable. As someone with food allergies, it's rare to feel this included, and it meant so much to be able to enjoy the same fun experience and meal as my family and everyone else. The staff's knowledge of allergies, willingness to accommodate, and kindness throughout the meal made all the difference. If you're looking for incredible hibachi, outstanding service, and a restaurant that truly goes above and beyond for guests with dietary restrictions, I cannot recommend Tanaka of Tokyo East highly enough. It was a 10/10 experience, and we will absolutely be back next time we're in Honolulu!

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Tanaka of Tokyo West
Chloe Seo
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Our last dinner in Hawaii couldn’t have been better! Chef John was absolutely amazing. His entertaining performance, warm personality, and delicious food made it an unforgettable experience for our whole family. Our kids had so much fun, and so did we! It exceeded all of our expectations and was the perfect finale to our Hawaii vacation. Thank you so much for making our final night so special! 🤙🏻🌺

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Tanaka of Tokyo Central
ZAREH C
An Absolutely Great Restaurant
Feb 2026 • Family

The staff was excellently professional and welcoming to say the least. The service was excellent. Our Chef, Joseph, was absolutely phenomenal to say the least. Everything about this restaurant was absolutely delightful. Our choice from the menu was the 'Shogun' and it couldn't have been any better. We will most assuredly go back to this restaurant when we are back in town again.

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Tanaka of Tokyo East
ALLISON C
Great food and fun
Mar 2026 • Friends

Chef Sean and Eddie took excellent care of us. The food was amazing and it was great fun to hear Chef Sean tell us about every dish and watch him prepare it right in front of us!

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Tanaka of Tokyo West
Ryann C
5 Stars!
Apr 2026 • Couples

You can always count on Tanaka of Tokyo for an incredible meal and top-tier service! They truly master the art of hospitality, making every guest feel special. Whether you’re celebrating a birthday or planning a romantic date night, this spot never misses. Highly recommended! :)

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Tanaka of Tokyo Central
Joshua
★★★★★
Dined on July 2, 2026
Overall 5 • Food 5 • Service 5 • Ambience 5
Superb final night in Hawaii. We came to Tanaka of Tokyo to celebrate our two daughters, and Chef Cyrus made it great…great tricks, great humor, and every dish cooked perfectly. He kept the whole table laughing and made the girls feel like the night was all about them. The food matched the show: steaks were excellent and portions generous for our family of five. Service was warm and smooth from the moment we walked in. If you want a dinner that’s also an event, this is the spot. We’ll be back next time we’re on Oahu. Mahalo, Cyrus!
Tanaka of Tokyo East
Jessica
★★★★★
Dined on May 6, 2026
Overall 5 • Food 5 • Service 5 • Ambience 5
Let me start with, I’m from NY and normally don’t eat hibachi out of state but my husband and I were craving hibachi on our trip while in Hawaii and this place was exactly what we needed. We were so hungry we got a two meat hibachi each. It was more than enough and we weren’t even able to finish it regardless of how amazing the flavor was. I got the chicken teriyaki and steak and my husband got the steak and lobster. We spoke about our meals daily for a week after we ate there. Personally if you’re just choosing one, the flavor from the chicken teriyaki would be a go to!!! My husband also raved about the lobster. If you’re thinking about eating here, I would highly recommend!
Tanaka of Tokyo West
Angel
★★★★★
Dined on June 26, 2026
Overall 5 • Food 4 • Service 5 • Ambience 5
We’re big fans of Tanaka of Tokyo West. The food is consistently fresh, delicious, and cooked perfectly, and the chefs make the experience so much fun. The staff is friendly and attentive, making every visit enjoyable. We always leave happy, full, and completely satisfied. Highly recommend for anyone looking for a great teppanyaki experience!