Tanaka of Tokyo Central

4.5

1158 Reviews

$31 to $50

Japanese

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2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 times today

Good for special occasions
Lively
Good for groups

If your desired time is not available on OpenTable, please call (808) 922-4702. 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
(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 1,158 people are saying

Overall ratings and reviews

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4.5

4.5 based on recent ratings

4.5Food
4.5Service
4.5Ambience
4.3Value

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Review summary

AI-generated from verified diner reviews

Tanaka of Tokyo Central offers a vibrant dining experience with "delicious food" and "excellent service." Guests are entertained by skilled chefs who are both "fun and interactive." The restaurant is praised for its "amazing teppanyaki" and is a favorite for special occasions. The atmosphere is lively, making it a must-visit in Waikiki.

1,158 Reviews

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Tina
VIP
Austin
7 reviews
3.0
7 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 3
2. Food 5
3. Service 3
4. Ambience 4
Cook was fantastic but the kitchen was no help. He has to repeat ask for the items ordered for table. Waitress spilled water on table reaching over clients. Not a big show. We had to wait on reservation bc they sat a walk in at our table by mistake. Watch your time. Lots of room for improvement. Food was excellent; however.
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Barry
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Excellent quality food. Good chef. Great night.
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Tony
VIP
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined 1 day ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
This was an exceptional dining experience. The service, chef and overall staff were outstanding in every way. The food was plentiful and delicious. Management checked on us throughout the meal to ensure our satisfaction. This is an exceptional restaurant and I highly recommend.
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よしひろ
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 4 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
今夜は家族と美味しい食事の時間を楽しく過ごすことが出来ました！調理してくださる方のパフォーマンスも素晴らしかったです！
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Jack
San Diego
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 6 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
They did a fantastic job. Love that they had gluten-free options for us.
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Kanani
Hawaii
4 reviews
5.0
4 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
First time eating at this location. The decor was fantastic. It felt very intimate even though there were many tables. We were sat with a lovely family of 5. Our Chef, Kyle made it a great experience from start to finish. I also loved how attentive the servers were to the Chef and to our needs. We will definitely be back.
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tracy
VIP
Hawaii
30 reviews
5.0
30 reviews
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
The manager of Tanaka of Tokyo greeted me happily as I arrived at the Restaurant. Hosts were very accommodating on my requests . Our server was very personable and very efficient with service . Cyrus was our teppanyaki chef for the evening and he was very polite, pleasant and prepared delicious teppanyaki dishes . Thank you for a wonderful evening at Tanaka of Tokyo Aloha and mahalo
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Kris
Hawaii
1 review
5.0
1 review
Dined 7 days ago
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Braddah Kyle was a great cook for our dinner! Super fun, very knowledgeable, and made us locals feel at home! Kyle, next time we go to the beach, you’re invited! 😂
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Richard
Vancouver
18 reviews
5.0
18 reviews
Dined on February 7, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Great time with the family. Food, entertainment by the chef and service was great.
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Maria
Hawaii
2 reviews
5.0
2 reviews
Dined on February 3, 2025
1. Overall 5
2. Food 5
3. Service 5
4. Ambience 5
Second time coming here and it was amazing!!!! Yummy food! Great chef, kids loved the show!!!! Highly reccomend
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Tanaka of Tokyo Central is rated 4.5 stars by 1158 OpenTable diners.

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

Make a reservation

2 people

Feb 16, 2025

7:00 PM

Booked 43 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
Price
$31 to $50
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

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