Aoki is part of Benihana group. It's a fun restaurant all be it a bit Smokey from the teppans but still fun. The food is pretty decent and the chef's are entertaining. We were lucky during a Monday evening to get in without a reservation. Masa our server took good care of us and made sure my food allergy was taken care of. Fun experience. read more

Looove this place!! We were celebrating a graduation, and the staff went above and beyond to make the occasion feel genuinely special. Everyone was warm, polished, attentive, and incredibly welcoming, which elevated the entire evening. Luis was especially wonderful. He was incredibly friendly, engaging, and talented, and he made the experience feel both personal and memorable. His presentation and food artistry added such a special touch to the celebration, and he truly helped make the evening exceptional. The food was excellent and beautifully prepared, and the special ice cream treat at the end was such a thoughtful and memorable finishing touch. What stood out most was the hospitality. The staff created a beautiful atmosphere for our family and turned dinner into a celebration we'll remember. Everything felt thoughtful, festive, and well cared for. A wonderful experience overall, and we would happily return. read more

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We came for dinner and had a lively teppanyaki experience with friendly servers who sang happy birthday to my wife and brought out a candle display--very festive and personal. The chef was local, funny, and put on a great show while cooking, which made the meal feel special and entertaining. Service had a hiccup from the host. I asked about an Instagram discount on a bottle of bourbon and the host initially refused, only relenting after I insisted; that pushback left a bit of a sour note. They did include a free photo of our group, which was a nice souvenir to take home. Would recommend for birthdays and celebrations if you want a lively atmosphere and a chef who engages the table, but be prepared to be firm if you expect a special discount. read more

Excellent service and a great show! Our chef was awesome, he was full energy and plenty of jokes. The menu is very easy to follow. All of the meals get a salad, grilled vegetables, and fried rice! The proteins you can choose the standard meats like chicken, salmon, or steak. Or you can order a tomahawk, filet, or premium like wagyu, and seafoods. Also, you get a speciality ice cream at the end. Like I said the service and the show are the highlights. If you ever been to a Benihana you understand. This is the original and the "backstory". Finally, it wasn't too noisy except for the taiko drums that was heard, a celebrating b-day chant. Mahalo. Enjoy! read more

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This was such a fun dining experience. Our chef was very affable, welcoming, and he had a great sense of humor. He constructed a volcano made out of onions and performed a light show, which my 6 year old twin boys enjoyed very much. I ordered the emperor A5 and it was amazingly delicious. It was cooked to my preferred temperature of medium rare. The A5 was flavorful and extremely tender. I also enjoyed the lobster tail and grilled vegetables, which consisted of onions, sprouts, and zucchini. They served the best side car I've tasted, which consisted of Hennessy and blood orange. This establishment is a must try when vacationing in Waikiki. read more

Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki - Emperor A5 - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Delicious entertainment in front of you. When I stay at the Hilton Hawaiian Village, I make sure to come here. They can change names but the quality of food is the same, always great. The tables have seating for eight. We were lucky and our party of four had the table all to ourselves. It helps that you come before the dinner crowd. The drink selection is large compared to the entree menu. And that makes sense, the grill masters need to be in and out but you can enjoy drinks as long as you want. (Within reason) All the meats were done right. And by right I mean yummy to my tummy. We shared filet mignon, teriyaki beef, chicken, and the soft beef tongue between us. The shrimp was overcooked and sometimes the veggies can be too because they sit on the grill for the show. Each meal comes with white rice. You can pay extra for the fried rice upgrade. There's the standard wafu salad and the meal ends with a scoop of ice cream. Overall four stars. You're going to spend $$$$. This isn't a weekly event but celebrating a special occasion or a family treat it's worth it. I'm not sure how parking works if you're not staying at the hotel. Enjoy M read more

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You're definitely in here for a show and a great meal! Our cook, Richard made our night with good conversation and laughter! The kids enjoyed the knife twirls and egg tricks! Food was great, and ended our meal with dessert. Definitely coming back! read more

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A+ five starts had a great time! Sat at the end of the bar, great fish and bourbon. The bourbon barrel picks here are top tier. Far and away the best Eagle Rare pick I've had, although the Weller Full Proof fell a little short for me. Amazing vibe, wonderful staff. Friendly. Just can't say enough. Check out sister restaurant Rm 38 for a upscale dive bar bourbon heaven. Cheers read more

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We stopped in here for dinner on a quieter Monday night. The waitress was pleasant, but we waited about 30 minutes for dinner after we got our salad, it was just a bit ridiculous. The food was OK --nothing great or memorable--and everything covered in excessive butter; honestly, I've been to a number of teppanyaki restaurants and never seen quite so much butter in my life. The eight dollar up charge for fried rice was ridiculous, it was some of the worst fried rice I've ever had. While the steak and shrimp were, and the presentation was fine, overall everything was just OK. Will definitely not return. read more

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I always steered away from these types of teppanyaki restaurants since it feels a bit gimmicky but I surprisingly really enjoyed this dinner! My bf made a reservation but the restaurant was quite spacious and seemed to take walk-ins towards the end of the night. The service was great and our chef was entertaining with their signature onion volcano. We ordered the filet mignon and chateaubriand as our main with the hibachi fried rice, scallop, and zucchini as our sides. Each dish was cooked separately and was staggered throughout our meal. Our cuts of meat were cooked perfectly - the chef will ask how you prefer your steak to be done. Everything was well seasoned and flavorful but my favorite was their starter side salad dish because their dressing was so good! I even asked the server what kind of dressing they use but she said it's made in-house and she's not able to give me the recipe lol. The only downside for theses type of restaurant is you can't add on extra sides if you're still hungry because once the chef is done cooking they clean the grill. Also, the cooking process takes over an hour if your table is full because the chef is cooking for 8 people. read more

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Made reservations for 7pm on a Saturday night, was sat immediately however, it took 40 mins for our chef to start- the food was under seasoned, (cooked perfectly though!) however they also forgot our side of shrimp- so that came from the back kitchen after the chef left. Overall it was mediocre, we have had better teppanyaki elsewhere- for the price of about $100 pp, I expect to have a better experience. read more

We had such an amazing experience at Aoki! Our server, Diem, was SO hype and honestly made the whole night for us. We had a family of 7 and by the time we got there it was already 9 PM, plus we were all super jet-lagged and exhausted. Somehow Diem still had so much energy and kept making us laugh the entire time. He was genuinely so fun, friendly, and made us feel so welcome. And on top of that, the food he made was SO good! I seriously couldn't recommend this place enough, especially because of how amazing Diem was. He definitely made our night so much better! read more

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Teppan Chef Dart was entertaining, fun and made our birthday celebration so special! We loved his jokes and knife skills. read more

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Such a fun place! When you walk up the ambiance and vibe hits you. You are transported to Japan through the front garden and door. The lively atmosphere is catchy, you are now in a good mood. This is not a regular Benihana or Teppan restaurant, it's a step above. The menu has great drink options, many Hawaiian themed. The food options are next level and all delicious. We came with a party of 9 so we tried several. The staff is so nice and welcoming. They welcome questions and are very helpful. They have vegan and vegetarian options with tofu that are not on the menu but are available. The chef was so entertaining and so funny! He played to the adults and also the children. Everyone enjoyed it. This is a place for special occasions and not just a regular spot. The prices are a little higher and the quality of food and the experience more than cover that. Just know before you go so you're not surprised. A standout is the guava lemonade. The lilikoi lemonade and the mango lemonade are awesome as well They do have free refills on soft drinks and lemonade. I came with my family on our vacation as the special dinner on our last night and we all thoroughly enjoyed it. We will be back next year ! read more

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We traveled to Oahu and stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for spring break with our two boys (16 and 10). They wanted Teppanyaki so we decided to try out this spot. Ambiance (FIVE stars): The ambiance of this restaurant is CLEAN and very nice. Some Teppanyaki places I have gone to just feel and smell dirty but this one has a clean and nice ambiance. Food (FIVE stars): We ordered the following My Two Boys: Got the Filet Mignon EACH and both got the side of Chicken Fried Rice (not included which was shocking) We ordered: The Chicken Jadori with Scallops and a side of fried rice for each. We shared the entree which was a good move because we were both hungry but not super hungry. Our Server (FIVE stars): Masa served us and it was good service. Our Experience (ONE star): The explanation is why I gave this place a 3 star rating and this is something that you should be aware of when you go here. This place is NOT CHEAP. Our reservation was at 8pm and we got there at a few mins before 8pm. We were seated at 8:10pm and offered drinks subsequently and we ordered our food. About 10-15 mins later we were offered salad and then NOTHING. Our chef showed up at 9:10pm!! Our kids were so hangry and I was irritated because who wants to watch a show when all they want to do is eat because one is so hungry. Our server did tell us "they were backed up" and made small talk with us for about 20 mins in the middle but this experience was HORRIBLE. I will not go here again...again, to be fair, all things equal, this place would have been GREAT if it was not for the fact that our chef came 1 hour 10 mins after we sat but folks around us on other tables that came AFTER us left BEFORE us. If you go here make sure you lock in the time of your chef coming etc especially if you are with young kids. After I complained they gave me a concession on the bill but it was not worth the aggravation especially since this place was expensive. read more

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This was probably the best hibachi that I have ever had. Just the smells alone make you want to go inside and have dinner? The restaurant is very big he made a reservation. I were seated right away. The food was very fresh and our chef was amazing. We usually go to hibachi and it's always the same show, but with this place it was completely different. The food was very well seasoned. The drinks were great and if you're in Waikiki, I definitely recommend this place. read more

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I got the Salmon streaks with fried rice. It came with a shrimp appetizer, I also got the lava colada drink, The food show was put on by the cook PJ who did a good job showing off the spinning skills. The group I was with got a verity of dishes. Steak , tuna and the chicken. All the staff that served us was friendly. The place is worth going for the food and the show . Just remember it is on the spendy read more

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Located at the Hilton Hawaiian Village where we stayed, we were pleasantly surprised to seat our group of 8 at a table together for a friend's bday. The chef was funny, professional, and fun at the same time. The food was very good, and definitely would love to try it again. They also have vegetarian option (tofu) for anyone who needs that. Everyone was friendly, food and drink were amazing! I got the seafood deluxe which came with scallops, shrimp, prawns, and lobster tail! read more

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Excellent service and food, chef Dart is professional and friendly, highly recommended five star read more

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Fun Teppanyaki Night - Amazing Drinks, Great Food! On our last trip to Hawaii, my wife and I did Benihana, but this time Aoki Teppanyaki took over the location -- same concept, new experience! We didn't have a reservation but were seated right away, which was awesome. The only downside? They put us at the end of a super tight aisle. I'm 6'3" and need legroom, so my chair stuck out a bit. I ended up getting bumped into all night by the servers . Kinda annoying, especially since there was space on the other side that stayed open until a couple was seated there after us. Now, onto the good stuff -- the food and drinks were ! * I ordered the NY Strip Steak (medium) with Kimchi Fried Rice. Steak was perfectly cooked, tender, and juicy. The fried rice was flavorful, but a little more kimchi would've made it perfect for me. * My wife ordered prawns with garlic fried rice -- and she said it was absolutely delicious. The prawns were cooked just right! We also got a little appetizer plate with grilled zucchini, bean sprouts, and four shrimp pieces (included in the cost) -- a nice start to the meal. Our chef? Hilarious and entertaining! Definitely made the experience fun. But the real star? The bartender. His Mai Tai was hands-down the best we've had this trip. Perfect balance, super smooth -- just wow. Overall: great food, great drinks, and fun vibes. Just hope for better seating next time! read more

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Made a dinner reservation for my family of 5 at 6:30 PM, it is currently 7:15 PM with no food insight. We have been sitting here for 45 minutes drinking water and had a small salad waiting for our dinner to get started. If you need to eat here make a reservation for an hour before you really want to eat because that's how long it will take for them to actually get started. Very disappointing. read more

Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki - 45 minutes after reservation time no food on the grill or chef anywhere close to getting started - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The best Teppanyaki place! Good quality of steak and seafood. It's prepared in its exquisiteness that makes it mouth watering. Price is reasonable, you get what you pay for. Their portions are good too. Service was amazing, very friendly atmosphere. We had a great time with our cook chef. He was not only a good cook, he performs an amazing culinary tricks. He is fully engaged with the us (guests), making it a theatrical dining. SHOUT OUT TO YOU PJ. You are terrific, SUGOI!!! Highly recommended. read more

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we usually do a staycation at the Hilton, maybe once a year. And each time, we come to eat here because the food is good and the show is fun. It is easy to make reservations online. They usually have availability so I'd recommend making reservations before coming in. The staff is always friendly. They seat you promptly on arrival and take your order. They will usually bring you water and whatever other drinks you ordered quickly. I enjoy the ginger old-fashioned. It's a classic. It can, however, take a while for the show to start and the food to be served, depending on whether or not you have a full table. Otherwise, they may wait a while to see if anyone else comes in to fill up the table. The Teppanyaki chefs are always so entertaining! It's impressive how they're able to do all these tricks. They are also usually very friendly and seem happy to be there. for food, I normally order the filet mignon, my husband gets the New York cut steak, and my kids get the junior entrées of beef teriyaki and filet mignon. The kids meals come with fried rice while the adult meals come with white rice. The fried rice is good but a little rich so having white rice is a nice contrast with the meat. The meals also come with a salad. It comes with a ton of dressing on it. I wish it had less dressing. The meals come with a shrimp appetizer and grilled vegetables as well. They are nice accompaniments to your meal. Hot green tea and ice cream or sherbet are also included. We usually get the ice cream. I think I got cookies and cream last time. It's a nice ending to the meal. I would recommend coming here to anyone who likes the Teppanyaki experience. It's fun and at least for me a call back to my younger years when I used to go to Kobe steakhouse. read more

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Aoki Teppanyaki was a fun experience right at our resort. Classic teppanyaki experience. The chefs kept everyone entertained while preparing the meal tableside, and the food was solid. Having a lively restaurant like this just steps from our room made it an easy and enjoyable vacation dinner. read more

I will say... this is probably the best teppanyaki experience I've ever had! I've been trying to find places like it since back in Seattle where I'm from and can't! The quality of the food is just better the chef is more skilled. I can't wait to come back!!!! Our chef was so nice, cracked jokes, and was incredibly deft. The whole ambiance felt like we were transported to Japan for a meal. We both got the steak and lobster and while expensive, I felt like it was pretty reasonable compared to other restaurants on the island! read more

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I am a huge fan of teppanyaki so this was a definite go to. A corner spot you cant miss. We walked in during lunch time. (No lunch specials) We were sat right away, the service was quick our drinks came right away. They offer everyone water and they made sure it was always full. Which was nice because it had been a little warmer in the days we were there. The chef was awesome. He was entertaining and humble. Had good conversations with him. He also was a great multi-tasker. His food was delicious. He cooked very quick and still gave a show. Definitely did not disappoint. read more

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Our family of 7 came to eat with AOKI teppanyaki Waikiki today. The restaurant here is the best on Waikiki Beach. Our Teppan Chef Dart, cooked excellent steaks, chicken legs, and seafood. They weren't overcooked at all. Chef Dart also showed off his skills on the teppanyaki plate, creating onion volcanoes and flying eggs. Living message " I U " in fried rice . We thoroughly enjoyed our dinner. After dinner, we also received complimentary ice cream, which was delicious and entertaining night. read more

Aoki Teppanyaki Waikiki - Teppan Chef Dart was making our deluxe seafoods and vegetables - Teppanyaki Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is our go to for all celebrations all year. The wait staff remembers us and welcomes us with love and aloha! Our food allergies are dealt with perfectly on the cooktop. And our wheelchair is accommodated wonderfully. read more

We had friends visiting from San Francisco , 5 of us . We were celebrating friend birthday, the most memorable birthday she ever had. Especially manager Shinji's Taiko and everybody join to sing happy birthday. I been to Benihana many times in San Francisco, LA, Utah , Burlingame many times. I can say Hawaii is the most memorable place, staffs , food , celebrations just amazing, thank you all read more

First time here and in Hawaii. It was really good! Our server was so amazing and interactive during making the food and it was so tasty. I got my picture taken and framed here as well. The ambiance is very nice. Gives very much Hawaii vibes. Pricing is not bad. It was so good I couldn't wait to eat it as you see read more

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I just spend $150 for a lobster dinner. The meat was dry and had absolutely no flavor - not even while using the sauces. It used to be really good. The portions are also significantly smaller - veggies like zucchini, onion and sprouts. NEVER AGAIN!!! read more

Surprisingly enjoyed this place. The show is great and the food is good. The wagyu steak actually was quite amazing and they did not overcook it, phew. Fried rice was good. Kim chi fried rice was ok; preferred the regular fried rice. The zucchini that comes with it was so good. I don't know why it was so good but my kid even loved it and I was almost bummed that she wanted all of mine too. I'm not a fan of the bean sprouts so that could have been skipped for me. They do the volcano onion and they even added on a "laser" to make it even cooler. Friendly service. The ice cream is kind of a fake flavor so not my thing. They had a great sake though that was quite enjoyable. Aoki Ultra Premium Nama Zume Junmai Dai Giinjo Remember to download their loyalty app because there is no Kamaaina discount but that app is a way they provide discounts on your NEXT visit. Same as Doraku and many other restaurants so download it anyway! it is group teppanyaki so if you don't fill a table they may wait to see if others come in. We saw a couple who refused to sit with another group and they allowed it! I don't know if that's normal or not but the other group did have kids who seemed loud (I understand!) and they seemed like they wanted a romantic meal. So I totally get it so if you are hesitant on sharing the table, it doesn't hurt to ask. Is this better or worse than Tanaka of Tokyo? I don't know. They're both good. This one is in Hilton Hawaiian Village -near the front. So if you're near here, maybe try this. If you're near Royal Hawaiian, maybe do Tanaka? I like them both and one doesn't really stand out over the other to me. read more

The food, atmosphere, and service were all excellent. Our server was great, the teppanyaki show was entertaining, and the food was some of the best we've had. Unfortunately, the rewards program experience left a very bad impression. We spent over $300 and were never informed about the rewards program until after we had already paid and received our to-go box. When I asked if our purchase could be applied to a newly created account, the request was denied. If a restaurant offers a rewards program, guests should be informed before paying so they have the opportunity to earn points on their visit. It feels unfair to advertise rewards but not make customers aware of them until it's too late to benefit. We enjoyed the meal itself, but the lack of transparency regarding the rewards program took away from an otherwise great experience. Management should do a better job of informing guests before checkout. read more

I stayed at the Hilton Hawaiian Village for the weekend and it was really busy! The streets, restaurants and beach were packed. So, for lunch I opted for teppanyaki since it would be more relaxing, air conditioned and possibly get a more personal chef experience. It was great! The restaurant was empty, I got seated at my own table and was able to make personal requests to the chef - like light oil and extra garlic! I ate the New York steak, some hot sake, and garlic fried rice. Was sooo yummmy! read more

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Great food service could've been a little bit better, but I had nothing to do with the flavor or the quality of food. Chef was great. Menu was a little bit confusing didn't see any appetizers only sides, but place was still great. read more

This restaurant was seriously incredible! The food was INSANE everything was so delicious, and the whole experience was just so cool. Our chef, Carlos, was so kind, attentive, and made the entire experience even better. As someone who is gluten-free, I really appreciated how seriously the restaurant took it. They were so careful and considerate about everything, which made me feel really comfortable ordering and enjoying my meal. Honestly, everything from the food to the service was amazing. Carlos deserves a huge shoutout! We had the best experience and I would absolutely come back. read more

Teppan is always a fun dining experience but Aoki definitely took it to another level as far as service goes. Both serving staff and teppan chef made the experience great. We did have a toddler and it's sometimes hard to sit consistently but there she enjoyed the show more than us which took some pressure to entertain off and we all enjoyed dinner. The food itself is the same level of quality as kobe but the menu selection is one up here. You get more selections of sides and extras which is nice to build your own combo. The Teppan chef Luis was hands down one of the best i've experienced. ask for him if possible! read more

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Great little spot. Grilling before your eyes. We had Filet, lobster tail, teriyaki steak, garlic shrimp, veggies and lots of fried rice. The service was great. Rotated through the staff with their different duties. You get plenty of juicy meat and savory dipping sauces that complement the meal. read more

This was my 2nd time in one summer. The hostesses were friendly, service was great, the chefs are funny, friendly, and witty. Food was really good. I loved everything about it. The reason for 4 stars and not 5 is it is pricey. Everything in The Village is. Expect to pay exuberant prices. But I do realize every entity has their hurdles to jump through to remain open and running. Hoping their staff gets paid well. They are the key to why people come back. Aloha! read more

I had the filet mignon with the fried rice. Food was delicious, cooked to perfection, and a great cook with lots of skills. Wait times were not long and the process is much faster than your usual tepan grill spots. The fast pace makes it so much better. I'll definitely come back next time I'm in the area. read more