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Tanaka of Tokyo East - Steakhouse in Honolulu, Hawaii

Tanaka of Tokyo East

4.4 (846 reviews)

150 Kaʻiulani Ave, Honolulu, HI 96815

Japanese steakhouse
Japanese restaurant
Teppanyaki restaurant

About Tanaka of Tokyo East - steak house in Honolulu, Hawaii

Japanese teppanyaki-style eatery where chefs prepare steak & seafood at tableside grills.

Customer Review Summary

Tanaka of Tokyo East offers a delightful dining experience with exceptional service and talented chefs. Reviewers rave about the perfectly cooked and seasoned ribeye, buttery lobster, and tender filet. Guests appreciate the accommodating staff, attention to food allergies, and the celebratory gestures like singing for anniversaries and birthdays. Reservations are easy, and while main entrees can be pricey, many feel the quality justifies the cost. The chefs engage diners with entertaining performances while cooking at the table. The atmosphere is welcoming, with multiple staff members checking in to ensure a great experience. Overall, it's a highly recommended spot for special occasions and those seeking high-quality Teppanyaki. Some guests noted the lingering smell of food on clothing as a minor downside.

Key Features

Service options

  • Dine-in

Popular for

  • Lunch
  • Dinner

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible parking lot
  • Wheelchair accessible restroom
  • Wheelchair accessible seating

Offerings

  • Alcohol
  • Beer
  • Cocktails
  • Coffee
  • Hard liquor
  • Vegetarian options
  • Wine

Dining options

  • Lunch
  • Dinner
  • Dessert
  • Seating

Amenities

  • Bar onsite
  • Restroom

Atmosphere

  • Cozy
  • Trendy
  • Upscale

Crowd

  • Family-friendly
  • Groups
  • LGBTQ+ friendly
  • Tourists
  • Transgender safespace

Planning

  • Dinner reservations recommended
  • Accepts reservations

Payments

  • Credit cards
  • Debit cards
  • NFC mobile payments

Children

  • Good for kids
  • High chairs
  • Kids' menu

Customer Reviews

Rating Distribution

4.4 out of 5
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587
4
124
3
53
2
30
1
52
Based on 846 reviews

Anna Marie Torre Wright

3 weeks ago

Delightful dining experience! From our wonderful and attentive server, Alex, to our talented chef, Joe, we were well cared for throughout our meal. The ribeye was perfectly seasoned and cooked to requested temp. Special thanks for accommodating food allergy issues. And getting sung to for our anniversary really made the evening even more special.

Thomas Thrasher

3 months ago

An easy reservation which was made 15 minutes before. Main entrees is on the pricey side. Alex and Curtis were phenomenal and made us feel very welcomed. Would recommended if your a big baller.

Scott Bremer

This is now my favorite Teppanyaki place. What a special treat for a birthday dinner! Everything was cooked great and seemed all high quality. Prices aren't even all that crazy for what you get. My scallops and lobster tasted amazing. My 7-year-old enjoyed it this is only the second one he's been to. Our Chef was good and his show was great we would happily come back here again sometime in the future.

john shepardson

Just had dinner at Tanaka of Tokyo East, and what a great experience it was! The food was excellent, as was the service! It was very evident that they cared about the guest experience. Multiple people checked in on our party to see if we needed anything and to make sure we were enjoying our evening. Also - our chef Joe was very friendly and skilled at his craft! Highly recommended!

Cindi Riede

1 year ago

Food was phenomenal! My boyfriend ordered the lobster & sirloin and I ordered the Filet and shrimp, both dishes were delicious! The lobster was so buttery and soft ,definitely the best lobster we’ve ever tasted! The Filet melted in my mouth it was so tender and juicy. We had one of the best chefs (shout out to Tino!) He put on a wonderful performance and made us all laugh! We shared a table with another family and it was just an incredible experience. The manager was very nice, and came to check up on us. Since we were celebrating my birthday they put a candle in some delicious chocolate ice cream and sang a song to me. We also had a great server he kept our drinks filled and checked in with us often, I can’t remember his name but it started with an H. If we were to visit Oahu again, we would definitely come back to this restaurant.!

Eileen Nishihara

1 year ago

We finally came back to have a nice meal for my daughter’s graduation. We were both excited to come back. Once again the dinner was so good! They do make better miso soup than I and the fried rice is unforgettable. I ordered Matsu and it had steak, beef and lobster. It was so Ono! Cake is def a must try! If you are celebrating anything special this is the place to go!

Kevin Rudy

5 months ago

Awesome meal and service chefs cook at the table. The meal was great worth the cost.

Laura Rativa

11 months ago

The food was great. Everything was perfect and we had a wonderful time celebrating our anniversary. The only thing I think is not so good is the smell of the food in your clothes when you leave the restaurant but we know that this is something understandable cause you are in front of the grill.

Location

Contact Information

Hours of Operation

Friday 5–9 PM
Monday 5–9 PM
Saturday 5–9 PM
Sunday 5–9 PM
Thursday 5–9 PM
Tuesday 5–9 PM
Wednesday 5–9 PM

Price Range

$50–100