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Tanaka of Tokyo West, Honolulu, HI

Tanaka of Tokyo West

4.7
4.7
874 Reviews
$31 to $50
Japanese

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
  • 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 Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 pm–9:00 pm
  • Phone number
    (808) 945-3443
  • 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

What 874 people are saying

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
  • 4.6Food
  • 4.8Service
  • 4.6Ambience
  • 4.3Value

NoiseModerate

Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews
Tanaka of Tokyo West offers a vibrant dining experience with "amazing chefs" and "delicious food," perfect for special occasions and family gatherings. The teppanyaki show is consistently entertaining, and the staff's attentiveness ensures a memorable visit. While reservations are essential, the lively atmosphere and tasty dishes make it worth the wait.

874 Reviews
  1. Yasmin

    VIP

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined today

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    I have been going to TANAKA at Ala Moana for the last 20 years. Mr Steve Wright is the worst manager I have ever met there. He is the Assistant GM.

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  2. Dennis

    Hawaii

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 4
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 4
    What is happening with Tanaka of Tokyo West? It seems that the quality of the experience is diminishing. From reservations, to the chef who showcases his talent in entertaining the patrons while cooking the food, to the actual food itself, the experiences in general have not been what we've enjoyed throughout the years and the many times that we have had dinner here. On one of our recent visits, the restaurant had our reservation, but failed to put it on their schedule. I will give credit to the manager who sat us quickly. Still it is not a good feeling to be told that you don't have a reservation when you actually do. The last 2 chefs, perhaps 3 were less than what we've grown used to. Fast, entertaining, perfectly cut and food cooked to perfection. Instead the performaces were slow, boring with little show, and the food cut quite unevely with pieces being too large. We've seen the performance many times, but still the chefs that we've had in the past managed to add twists to the show to keep us well entertained. Finally, the food. I always order the Filet and almost everytime, the meat melts in your mouth. The last couple of times, my wife's Tanaka Sirloin rivaled the Filet. Not good. I should mention that the service has been excellent. My wife's and I 1st date was here so we'll continue to patronize this restaurant. I can only hope that things improve!

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  3. WesleyT

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined 1 day ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Truly recommend dining here for a memorable occasion. It's become my family's tradition for every celebration.

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  4. Derek

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 2 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Always a great and entertaining experience. Very satisfied with the food as well.

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  5. Ricky

    VIP

    Los Angeles

    3 reviews

    2.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 3 days ago

    1. Overall 2
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 1
    4. Ambience 3
    The food was okay but the service was poor. We had to ask the server multiple times for forks and water. The cook sprinkled some salt in strawberry daiquiri, trying to be funny I guess?

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  6. Trang

    Hawaii

    3 reviews

    5.0

    3 reviews

    Dined 7 days ago

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Special Thanks to Head Chef Joe and our server Luke for taking an amazing care of our dinner! It’s our annual birthday & holiday dinner at Tanaka of Tokyo and they always delivered. Memorable time as always!

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  7. Christine

    VIP

    San Francisco

    12 reviews

    3.0

    12 reviews

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 3
    2. Food 3
    3. Service 3
    4. Ambience 3
    We are long time and frequent patrons of Tanaka of Tokyo west. Perhaps it was the time of night 8:45 reservation, but most everything seemed off. It was just the two of us at our table, the adjoining table was finishing up. Outside of the very friendly hostess, it just seemed the staff had run out of steam. Slow to bring drinks (water and tea), we had to ask for refills,. Everyone was nice enough but just seemed over it. Our chef was friendly but same, just out of steam. The food was greasy and soggy- in particular the vegetables. The portion sizes are definitely smaller on the sides which I guess you dine there for the mains but even the main 3 - veggies, meats and fried rice seemed anemic this night. You should receive the same service and quality no matter what time you come in but I sugggest not reserving at 8:45 I guess……

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  8. Kenneth

    Hawaii

    1 review

    4.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 15, 2024

    1. Overall 4
    2. Food 2
    3. Service 4
    4. Ambience 3
    Never been to a Bennihana like teppanyaki place. Brought our kid for birthday and they had a blast. Our server was good. Our table-side chef was skilled and funny. Made for a fun evening. The food was meh, but I guessing most people are nor going for the food. Would go again for kids dinner.

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  9. Nancy

    Hawaii

    2 reviews

    5.0

    2 reviews

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Good food and chef was very entertaining! We had a great time although it was a bit noisy. Great for families and kids will be amazed at chef’s tricks.

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  10. Kamuela

    Hawaii

    1 review

    5.0

    1 review

    Dined on December 14, 2024

    1. Overall 5
    2. Food 5
    3. Service 5
    4. Ambience 5
    Wonderful customer service! Great food! Awesome experience!

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FAQs

Tanaka of Tokyo West is rated 4.7 stars by 874 OpenTable diners.

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

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2 people
7:00 PM
Booked 36 times today
Google Map for Tanaka of Tokyo West

1450 Ala Moana Blvd, Honolulu, HI 96814-4604

Additional information

  • Neighborhood
    Honolulu
  • Hours of operation
    Dinner Mon–Fri 5:00 pm–9:00 pm Sat, Sun 4:30 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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