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Tanaka of Tokyo West, Honolulu, HI

Tanaka of Tokyo West

4.7 (955)
$31 to $50
Japanese
1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814-4604

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today

About this restaurant

  • Good for special occasions
  • Good for groups
  • Lively
If your desired time is not available on OpenTable, please call (808) 945-3443. We may have additional availability and will make every effort to accommodate your requested time.

**PAYMENT OPTIONS**
We accept cash and all major credit cards.
Please note that we DO NOT accept Apple Pay, Google Pay, or other contactless payments at this time.
Thank you for your understanding. If you have any questions, please call and ask for a manager who will be happy to assist you.

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 $23.00 and $27.00. 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.

Additional information

  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steakhouse
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Executive chef
    Joe Kim
  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine

Offers

  • Keiki Eat For Free on Mondays!!!

    Multiple dates available
    Mon - Thu - 5:00 PM - 9:00 PM
    For all Mondays this month, Tanaka of Tokyo West at Ala Moana Shopping Center will be offering free keiki meals for children 8 years old and under! Just mention “KEIKI MONDAYS” to your host or server and select one complimentary keiki menu (steak, shrimp, or chicken teriyaki) per adult entree ordered. *Offer only available on Mondays at our Ala Moana location. One keiki menu per adult entree ordered. Child must be 8 or under.

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What 955 people are saying

Tanaka of Tokyo West reviews from people who’ve dined at this restaurant. Based on recent rating.

Overall ratings and reviews

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

4.7
4.7 based on recent ratings
  • 4.7Food
  • 4.7Service
  • 4.5Ambience
  • 4.4Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tanaka of Tokyo West offers an unforgettable teppanyaki dining experience. Guests rave about the "delicious food" and "outstanding service." The chefs, like Joe and Curtis, are known for their "entertaining and skillful" performances, making celebrations special. While some note rising prices, the lively atmosphere and attentive staff ensure a memorable visit.
955 Reviews
  1. Julie

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    My family & I frequent the restaurant maybe 2-3 times a year for various events, birthday or family visiting from out of town and continue to always enjoy the food & service

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  2. Jan

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 4 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    It was our first time and we'll be back! We celebrated a birthday with 5 people, and the service from start to finish was outstanding. Lisa was our server and made our experience fabulous with her bubbly personality and attention. Logan was our chef, magician, and comedian who entertained us and served us the delicious food. We enjoyed watching him make the fried rice, which was very yummy! The gang sang a rousing "Tanaka of Tokyo Happy Birthday" song with a candle in the ice cream. We bought many photos from the photographer because this was a memorable dinner. We'll be back because there was plenty of parking, the service and food were excellent, and the prices were very reasonable. There were many options, from very reasonable prices to higher-end selections.

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  3. Roshan

    Las Vegas4 reviews

    5.0

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fabulous experience again. Never gone wrong at Tanaka. Always top notch. Also as our nephews's 13th Birthday the restaurant ensured we had their head chef Joe at our table and it was as a private setting. Joe was marvelous and everyone made it a very special birthday for our nephew. Thank you from the bottom of our hearts.

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  4. Robert

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on July 1, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Our chef Ka Ki had all the tricks and humor I expect from Tanaka of Tokyo West. His cooking skills are top notched and very entertaining. He is also very respectful but playful. All the food was fresh and of the highest caliber. Our server Jordan was also of the highest caliber in service.

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  5. Ken VIP

    Los Angeles33 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 21, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Best teppanyaki restaurant. So much better than Benihana or Aoki. Our chef Curtis was very entertaining and the food was so Ono.

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  6. Stephen

    Hawaii1 review

    1.0

    Dined on June 20, 2025

    1. Overall 1
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 3
    The smell of the carpets are getting worse. Been going here for years. It’s a good experience. I’m considering not coming back of the carpets aren’t replaced.
    Tanaka of Tokyo WestResponded on June 22, 2025
    We sincerely appreciate your past patronage. We were very concerned by your review. I immediately went to the restaurant, spoke with the managers, and none of us could detect any odor by table 14 or anywhere else. Your comment is truly a mystery, especially as we recently replaced our carpet and under padding throughout the entire restaurant at a great cost. Our carpets are steam cleaned four times a year. We're not sure what you were smelling, but I can assure you it was not the carpet. We wish we could say that we look forward to your next visit, but we are very concerned with your dissatisfaction. We've received no similar complaints while serving 200 customers nightly, and our team was demoralized by the 1-star overall rating, even though you rated Food, Service, and Value as a 5.0.

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  7. Jillian

    Hawaii5 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 18, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Tanaka Tokyo in Ala Moana is a great restaurant. Good service and our chef was very entertaining. We enjoyed the food and the performance. This restaurant is our go to place to take family and friends visiting Hawai’i.

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  8. Heather

    Hawaii2 reviews

    5.0

    Dined on June 16, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We’ve been dining at Tanaka of Tokyo for decades. The food is consistently great. This time we went for Father’s Day. Our server Alissa was calm and very attentive. Our Chef John was entertaining, engaging and not overly energetically. Our food was cooked perfectly, and he remembered and catered to the allergies and special requests of our group. We’re looking forward to going again.

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  9. allison

    Columbus2 reviews

    4.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    We absolutely love going here every year for family birthdays with the kids. It has gotten SO much more expensive though. Sad how prices are rising so quickly.

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  10. Sue

    Hawaii1 review

    5.0

    Dined on June 15, 2025

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Fun place to celebrate with good food and great service!

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Tanaka of Tokyo West is rated 4.7 stars by 955 OpenTable diners.

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 11 times today
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1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814-4604

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Daily 5:00 pm–9:00 pm
  • Price
    $31 to $50
  • Cuisines
    Japanese, Teppanyaki, Steakhouse
  • Dining style
    Casual Elegant
  • Dress code
    Casual Dress
  • Parking details
    Public Lot
  • Payment options
    AMEX, Discover, JCB, Mastercard, Visa
  • Executive chef
    Joe Kim
  • Additional
    Bar/Lounge, Beer, Chef's Table, Cocktails, Corkage Fee, Counter Seating, Entertainment, Full Bar, Gluten-free Options, Kosher, Private Room, Wheelchair Access, Wine
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