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Tanaka of Tokyo Central, Honolulu, HI

Tanaka of Tokyo Central

4.5
4.5
836 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese
Welcome to Tanaka of Tokyo! Enjoy a full array of the finest Certified Angus Beef steaks, seafood, and fresh vegetables skillfully prepared by Master teppan-yaki chefs. Their dexterity will dazzle you and the elegant atmosphere will delight you.

If your desired reservation time is not listed, please call.

Every inch of air in Tanaka of Tokyo is vented out by our powerful exhaust system and replaced by fresh outside air every 2 minutes! We are the safest dining room in Hawaii!

Celebration Cakes Are Available!
If you are celebrating a special occasion, we have two sizes of “Celebration Packages”, which include a cake and a small gift. Small cakes are suitable for parties up to five and large cakes are suitable for parties of six or more. The prices are $21.00 and $25.00. If you wish to order, please let us know which size in the “add special request” box in the reservation form. For birthdays, we will personalize the cake plate if you provide the name of the birthday person.

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2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 922-4702
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Executive chef
    Christian Punzalan
  • Private party facilities
    Please call for more information.
  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Parking details
    Parking entrance is off of Lauula Street running behind the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. We offer validated parking in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza parking lot.
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Wheelchair Access, Wine

What 836 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Reviews can only be made by diners who have eaten at this restaurant

4.5
4.5 based on recent ratings
  • 4.5Food
  • 4.6Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Loved For

  • Hawaii

    Good for groups

  • Oahu

    Good for groups

836 Reviews
  1. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined 5 days ago

    overall1food1service2ambience2
    We were optimistic based on the reviews of this place but it left us super disappointed. We spent $150 for 2 and neither one of us wanted to finish our meals. Everything was absolutely smothered in butter, from the meat to the vegetables- and even the fried rice! All of the meat was gristly and low quality. Even the chop sticks were garbage. Literally run away from this place - Burger King would have been a better dinner. That all being said the servers and the cooks were all very kind and accommodating. It just seems like the owners/management care more about their profits than providing a quality dining experience.

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  2. Park

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5

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  3. Luv2eat

    Los Angeles

    6 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on September 17, 2023

    overall3food2service5ambience5
    Good, but not great. Fun spot to experience, but the food is subpar at best. Our chef, John was great. We enjoyed his Dad jokes.

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  4. HASE

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 16, 2023

    overall4food4service3ambience4
    コースを頼みましたが、野菜のあとにガーリックライスがだされ、ロブスター、ヒレが食べきれなくなりました。出す順番がおかしいのではないでしょうか?

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  5. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    delicious food good ambience nice and kind sevices

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  6. KennethC

    South Dakota

    45 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    45 reviews

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Anthony was an amazing Chef. We had the big meal- steak-lobster-scallops-shrimp- ahi tuna. Everything was prepared amazing and lots of flavor. The best lobster I have ever had. Highly recommend

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  7. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on September 13, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Wonderful experience! The food and customer service was top notch. I would highly recommend. The food is delicious!

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  8. Rollie

    Toronto

    11 reviews

    2.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on September 11, 2023

    overall2food3service1ambience3
    We came for the experience, but the food was average and your rice was measured into bowls, along with other veg, which we get more in a takeout box. Chef was ok. Service was horrible. Our dinner plates were on our table for at least 35 minutes after all done and we had to ask a supervisor to have our plates cleared. Our dessert order was not taken, had to ask for that. Water was not topped up. We were one of 3 last tables and we were forgotten. Best part was a cocktail at the bar which was great!

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  9. MonicaP

    San Diego

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great energy from the chef , one of our best visits!

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  10. ChristopherH

    Hawaii

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on September 3, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Another fantastic evening at Tanaka’s Central. Special thanks to Chef Eric for our special meal!

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  11. RaevenF

    Washington DC

    5 reviews

    5.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It’s difficult to find a good restaurant that also keeps your toddler entertained. This place never disappoints. The food is always amazing, service is impeccable, and most importantly, our toddler is always entertained. Great family night out.

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  12. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 26, 2023

    overall2food5service5ambience5
    Wait time way way too long. We had a toddler who needed to eat dinner and we reserved a time that should have been a perfect time but we did not have a chef come until almost an hour and a half!!!

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  13. OpenTable Diner

    New York Area

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 22, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was yummy … it can be full so we had to wait for some time to get seated bt all in all it was good

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  14. blumet

    Chicago

    7 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on August 21, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Awesome experience. Fun ambiance, great chef and service

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  15. HonoluluBest

    Hawaii

    54 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    54 reviews

    Dined on August 18, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Best value for high quality entertaining teppanyaki in Honolulu. Service is excellent. A complete meal includes salad, soup, steak and seafood combinations, hot tea and dessert. Our chef, Christian was excellent! And they have the nicest, well trained local staff in Hawaii. We love this place. The food’s great, and the people are amazing.

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  16. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Just Great! Konnor and Wei were both super! Well done!

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  17. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Amazing! Always a great time! Food was delicious and the chef was spectacular!

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  18. OpenTable Diner

    San Antonio

    5 reviews

    1.0

    5 reviews

    Dined on August 17, 2023

    overall1food2service1ambience2
    Majority of your staff was sick, deep phlegm coughs, no masks and serving drinks handling food. The elevator to get up there was a nightmare. They didn’t open it up to your floor until 5:10pm our reservation was at 5pm. We kept getting stuck and going up to the roof level then back to the floor then it wouldn’t open and just sat there in the heat not letting us out- there was a full elevator. We had to call to open the elevator to your floor. The chef seemed like he was feeling sick he wasn’t too outgoing and just looked like he didn’t feel well. We ate in a hurry to get out of there. I don’t know why we stayed to be honest bc we were worried about getting sick. We eat at this location every time we come into town but our next trip we will pass.

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  19. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 16, 2023

    overall5food5service4ambience4
    CJ was an excellent chef. I ordered the matsu. Which is steak chicken and lobster tail. It was top notch. Beware of the lady taking pics with the pro cam she tries to hustle u into buying after dinner. Super random.

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  20. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    2.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 12, 2023

    overall2food2service1ambience3
    食事中、調理してくれていた方がかけたソースが私に飛んできて服や顔が汚れました。クリーニングしますか?と言われましたが、明日ハワイを発つ事を伝えるとじゃあ仕方ない。ごめんなさい。と言われただけでした。パフォーマンスをやるのは楽しいかも知れませんが、お米は飛び散り、ソースもかけられ…散々でした。

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  21. Tauya

    Washington DC

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Excellent food and service. The table was a little tight (space), however the other guests were warm and friendly. We had the seafood combo and everything was cooked perfectly and well seasoned.

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  22. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    4年前に来た時と変わらぬ雰囲気と美味しさでした。 とても楽しく美味しくハワイ最終日のディナーとなりました!

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  23. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    4.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on August 7, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    パフォーマンスは楽しかったです。 サーブしていただいた方も誠意を込めてしごとされているのがわかります。 強いて言えば、コースの大きいエビには何も味を感じないのが残念、なにか他の食材があったらよい。

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  24. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    4.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on August 6, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience4
    Overall great food. Only complaint, the stir fry veggies are mostly 3 onions, half a green pepper, 4 cups bean sprouts for 6 people. I was hoping for more generous veggies. Meats were delicious, fried rice was good. Pretty heavy dollops of butter on everything.

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  25. DonJr

    Hawaii

    25 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    25 reviews

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Its always a great experience to share a meal with friends and family at this wonderful restaurant. Food, service, and atmosphere is always an exceptional experience.

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  26. mantis31

    1 review

    1.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 4, 2023

    overall1food1service1ambience3
    30ドルも追加料金払って和牛にアップグレードしたのにオーストラリア産で、味も大して良くない。 以前行ったイースト店では盛大なパフォーマンスを観れたが今回はパフォーマンスなし。 期待して行っただけにがっかり。

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  27. OpenTable Diner

    Austin

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on August 3, 2023

    overall4food4service4ambience4
    My family makes it a point to visit a Japanese Steakhouse in every vacation given my son's adventurous appetite at them. I would say this is the best we've been to in over 5 years of vacationing. The prices are comparable to the Mainland, but I would bang for the buck so much better here.

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  28. OpenTable Diner

    Washington DC

    2 reviews

    2.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 31, 2023

    overall2food2service4ambience3
    Expensive for mediocre food. Entrees come with sautéed veggies but the veggies are onions snd a few mushrooms and fewer green peppers. For a steak meal if $50… I’d expect something more like sautéed zucchini, carrots, etc. the meat is always ok at these places.

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  29. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 29, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Not disappointed, great food and service. Top place to go and enjoy

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  30. JayF

    Los Angeles

    7 reviews

    5.0

    7 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    I would highly recommend reserving as this restaurant gets full fast. The elevator to the restaurant is a great way to enter the restaurant. As soon as you walk in you are greeted by friendly staff into a wonderful ambiance. We were seated at the bar while we waited for our table for about 10 mins. The chef was superb, the food excellent and the chef gave us some great entertainment as we eat the most delicious steak and shrimp. The Mai Tai cocktails with mango are delightful. Would highly recommend.

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  31. SeanP

    Dallas

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on July 26, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Food was great and our chef made the birthday great for our girl.

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  32. OpenTable Diner

    Phoenix

    3 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined on July 25, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was a very good experience. The food was delicious

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  33. OpenTable Diner

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 20, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    It was very easy to make a reservation for this restaurant. We got seated quickly and were immediately introduced to our servers and chef. From the servers’ explanation, to ordering, to receiving drinks and refills, to the multiple courses of food, the pacing was remarkably and professionally done. The food was delicious. What made it taste even better was to see it made right in front of our eyes - fresh off the grill with our private chef. This was definitely an experience to remember!

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  34. SunL

    Vancouver

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 18, 2023

    overall5food4service4ambience5
    Good experience! Good vibe. Kids enjoyed the experience.

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  35. OpenTable Diner

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall4food4service5ambience5
    We had a good time at Tanaka of Tokyo Central. Some of the side dishes that were served before the main meal were not white, we would have preferred.

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  36. KimberlyH

    Houston

    43 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    43 reviews

    Dined on July 14, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience4
    Not a single disappointment during our visit. Our food was prepared to perfection. Our Chef was friendly, personable, very entertaining and at the top of his game. Would definitely recommend and return to this location during our next trip.

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  37. EatwellorStayHome

    Greater Boston

    23 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    23 reviews

    Dined on July 12, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Tanaka never ceases to exceed expectations. The food and service are absolutely top notch, the experience is fun, the location is perfect and you get a lot of bang for your buck. We never miss a chance to go to Tanaka. Definitely should be a destination for anyone looking for a good family night out.

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  38. Nettefbn

    Las Vegas

    11 reviews

    vip
    3.0

    11 reviews

    Dined on July 11, 2023

    overall3food3service4ambience4
    Our reservation was for July 11,2023 (Mon 5:15pm) It was not that busy. Our chef Joseph was friendly and entertaining. I ordered the combo steak and lobster meal, the food was just ok for me

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  39. nr94

    Vancouver

    4 reviews

    5.0

    4 reviews

    Dined on July 10, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    Great place, great food. Worth the money.

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  40. Munch

    Orlando

    6 reviews

    vip
    5.0

    6 reviews

    Dined on July 9, 2023

    overall5food5service5ambience5
    The food quality is fantastic and the whole dining experience is very entertaining and made for a totally enjoyable evening

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Safety precautions

  • Cleaning & sanitizing

    • Surfaces sanitized between seatings
    • Digital, disposable or sanitized menu provided
    • Sealed or wrapped utensils used
    • Common areas deep-cleaned daily
    • Sanitizer or wipes provided for customers
  • Physical distancing

    • Limited number of seated diners
    • Distancing maintained in common areas
    • Extra space between tables
  • Screening

    • Sick staff prohibited in the workplace
    • Staff temperature check required

FAQs

Tanaka of Tokyo Central is rated 4.5 stars by 836 OpenTable diners.

Yes, you can generally book this restaurant by choosing the date, time and party size on OpenTable.

Make a reservation

2 people

7:00 PM


Booked 24 times today
Google Map for Tanaka of Tokyo Central

2250 Kalakaua Ave3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI 96815-2545

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Waikiki
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Smart Casual
  • Parking details
    Parking entrance is off of Lauula Street running behind the Waikiki Shopping Plaza. We offer validated parking in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza parking lot.
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Diners Club, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Christian Punzalan
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, BYO Wine, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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