Tanaka of Tokyo Central

Name: Tanaka of Tokyo Central
Address: 2250 Kalakaua Ave3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI, United States, 96815-2545
Telephone: (808) 922-4702
Price range: $31 to $50
Rating: 4.5

4.5

836 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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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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Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

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
Website
http://www.tanakaoftokyo.com/
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.

Location
2250 Kalakaua Ave3rd Fl, Honolulu, HI 96815-2545
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

Popular dishes

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

Noise • Moderate

Loved For

Hawaii
Good for groups
Oahu
Good for groups

836 Reviews

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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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Park
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined on September 21, 2023
overall5food5service5ambience5

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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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HB
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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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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

Party Size

2 people

DateTime

Sep 29, 2023

7:00 PM

Booked 24 times today

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

Website
http://www.tanakaoftokyo.com/
Phone number
(808) 922-4702
Private party facilities
Please call for more information.

Tanaka of Tokyo Central

Make a reservation

Additional information

Popular dishes

Lobster

Salmon Steak

Scallops

Menu

What 836 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

Loved For

Safety precautions

Cleaning & sanitizing

Physical distancing

Screening

FAQs

How is Tanaka of Tokyo Central restaurant rated?

Is Tanaka of Tokyo Central currently accepting reservations?

Make a reservation

Additional information