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In honor of Asian Pacific Islander History Month we ate here at Tanaka Saimin. Tanaka Saimin on Nimitz Highway is locally owned by Joan and Paul Watanabe. They opened the restaurant in 2010, which originated from the historic Boulevard Saimin founded by Joan's grandfather, Kazuo Tanaka, in 1956. Family style dining here. Great value and large portions served here. Kapuna (Senior) and Keiki (children) meals available for under $10! Service is with a smile and you are treated well here. Do not forget to try the homemade desserts! Support this API and local business here! Bathrooms are available in the restaurant. Notes: Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month, is celebrated in the United States throughout the month of May. It is an annual commemoration that recognizes the historical and cultural contributions of people with roots in Asia and the Pacific Islands. Significance of May: The month was chosen to coincide with two key historical milestones: the arrival of the first Japanese immigrants to the U.S. on May 7, 1843, and the completion of the transcontinental railroad on May 10, 1869, which was built by a workforce largely composed of Chinese immigrants. Scope of Coverage: The celebration encompasses a vast, diverse population, including individuals with origins from the entire Asian continent and the Pacific islands of Melanesia, Micronesia, and Polynesia. Origin and History: It began as a week-long celebration in 1978, signed by President Jimmy Carter. In 1990, President George H.W. Bush signed a proclamation expanding it to a month, and it was permanently designated as a monthly observance in 1992. Thank you Wikipedia, AAPI and Google.
We decided to try something new today. Fried Chicken and waffles and Kids Hamburger Steak. The fried chicken are small pieces, prob the same as their crispy shoyu chicken with four fat mini waffles with powdered sugar sprinkled all over. The chicken is super crispy with a great crunch, albeit a few pieces maybe over cooked a bit as they were dry inside. The waffles were fluffy and great dipped in the syrup. The hamburger steak was a big and fat patty. We asked for gravy all over and son son loved it. Some of our other favorites are the Fried rice omelet with pork adobo, oyakodon, and our almost always usual the crispy spicy shoyu chicken. The servers are always polite and friendly, sort of reminds me of aunties. We'll definitely be back for more meals here.
Service is excellent with our exceptional (Hawaiian) waitress. She was very attentive. My teapot was not empty of hot water. Weather has been chilly and cold! The saimin broth was tasty and comforting with five huge wontons, two fish cakes, nori, and big handful of noodles. It helped warm me along with the green tea. The vegetable tempura went great with Chinese mustard and shoyu. I was in heaven!!! The atmosphere was bustling with business with family and friends enjoying their meals in their own deep conversations...good company and food, great combination! Ciao!!!!
This restaurant has been here for a very long time serving local Japanese and Hawaiian food. It's a big restaurant and must try! Good portions and good quality of food. I had the oxtail ramen and wuntun. Soup was flavorful and wuntun was chunky. My partner also enjoyed his koreamoco plate. Good food for good price. I'll be back to try out other menu items. There are so many options!
We went there for dinner and I ordered the special soup & sandwich which was Clam chowder & crab sandwich. The waitress asked if I wanted the clam chowder to come out with my wife's won ton Min, because the crab sandwich will take 15 mins to be served. Which was okay to get the clam chowder soup before the sandwich. The clam chowder soup came out it was just warm and no clams or flavor of clam, I had better clam chowder from the can, but I let the waitress no that the clam chowder wasn't hot, she was very nice and took it back to heat it up. Then she returned after reheating the clam chowder and a little while after brought the carb sandwich, the clam chowder was better on temperature, but the crab sandwich was cold in the center which the top was baked and hardly tasty on French bread slices, decided to not eat it and ordered the old faithful Saimin which I enjoyed. Thank you to the waitress who was very friendly and helpful. Restroom were clean and dinning area well kept. My wife ordered the won ton min which she mentioned it was not the same taste as before, and was disappointed with the flavor.
I was out here helping my parents and I wanted to go somewhere for dinner that was low key, since I was eating alone, which I like. I decided on Tanaka's because the parking is easy. The hostess was friendly and gave me a booth in the front. My server was great too! He said they had the best custard pie so of course I did that for dessert. I came here three times. I had to have the sizzling steak because it smelled so good when it came out to another table. Poured shoyu and worsteshire on it while it was sizzling. The second time, I had the Tanaka saimin. Came with a fried shrimp, teriyaki beef, and potato mac...sooo ONOOOO! On my third night, I had the combo teribeef and shrimp with fried noodles. I also had a side of potato mac, which my server forgot. I don't think she liked her job that evening...LOL! Someone else also refilled my drink. Oh, I also got the custard pie, which has a mac nut crust. Sooooo good! I had to have the fresh cherry, the owner pits the cherries himself, pie! Delicious! I also had the banana cream too! But if he's made the peanut butter chocolate pie, GET IT! It is sooooooo ONOOO! I love coming here. Lots of friendly locals, no frills, just good homestyle cooking! Mahalo Tanaka!
Nostalgia. That is what I would use to describe Tanaka Saimin. Granted I grew up eating at Dillingham Saimin (formerly called Boulevard Saimin as I remember it) every Sunday with my dad and brother. And although Dillingham has been closed for a while now, Tanaka more than keeps those nostalgic flavors alive today! We've been here a handful time since our move back to the island and it's always a pleasant experience. Service has always been great even on busy nights. The dining space is pretty spacious having a lot of tables. Chatter fills the restaurant but it isn't loud in the slightest. When it comes to their food; we are never disappointed. I won't describe any particular visit, but more so what we've ordered so far! My wife usually likes to order the Korea Moco and for good reason. Their kalbi short ribs are tender and packed with flavor and dipping it in that shoyu sesame dipping sauce elevates it. The fried mandoo also adds a nice crunchy texture to complete the plate. If you're indecisive like me, then the Tanaka Mixed Plate is always a great option. I always enjoy their hamburger steak because their brown gravy brings that nostalgic factor. Their shrimp tempura also tastes just as how I remember it. It is slightly batter heavy but to be honest, that's how I like theirs. Lastly their saimin is their staple and the light yet flavorful broth brings comfort for all Saimin lovers. It's no surprise that Tanka Saimin is always packed. Their service is great from what we experienced so far and their food never disappoints. Whenever we have visitors from the mainland, we usually take them here and they also enjoy the food. So if you're craving some great local comfort food, make your next stop Tanaka Saimin
Since Tanaka Saimin moved to the Nimitz location, they serve more dishes than just Saimin, burgers, mushroom tempura and beef sticks. I like it that they offer a variety of dishes to please the palate of many diners. It's a family restaurant with a lot of tables! We usually come after work on a Friday and place can get pretty packed with customers shortly afterwards. I love the crispy shoyu chicken! It's deep fried dipped in shoyu based with a more chili than sweet chili sauce. I like it and the chicken reminds of the dipped chicken I've once made decades ago. Little different from garlic or Korean chicken. They have a variety of sides that you can choose from such as rice, mashed potatoes, fried noodles, & toss greens. I usually take mashed potatoes and fried saimin. Some may like Korea Moco (like a local moco but with Kalbi ribs on Kim chee rice and crispy wun ton) or Hearty Man (Pork chops, crispy shoyu chicken, spam and rice) . Some friends like the oxtail soup which I also liked. Mondays, their baked stuffed chicken was different and yummy. It was stuffed with shiitake mushrooms, spinach, Mac nuts and topped with mushroom gravy. I rarely come on a Tuesdays, but they give Senior discount! Weekends have brunch specials and even Japanese breakfast! Lately we have been having their Friday Hawaiian plate special! It's really good. All housemade except the poi and lomi salmon. I'm not a Hawaiian food lover, but I do love their Hawaiian plate! Their Lau Lau wasn't dry. It's tasty and they use beef short ribs in their Lau Lau. The Haupia was so creamy and delicious. It also comes with pickled onions, chicken long rice, Kalua pig, lomi salmon, poi or rice. It's even better to add the beef stew for few more dollars. It's one of the better beef stew! It tasted like the stew mom used to make. It's not too tomato based stew. Meat was tender. I really like their affordable desserts too! They have those dessert squares with cookie crust! Homemade pies! Not many places make them anymore! If you come on a Saturdays, they have Dinosaur bone (ham shank with cabbage) special! That's one I would get if I dine in on Saturdays! I did tried their prime rib and sizzling steak platter! They have more variety than Zippy's and I'm sure you can find something to eat. Of course some dishes are okay but they are some dishes I come here for. Nice casual place! Not many Family type restaurants around and you receive great service from waiters and waitresses! They are all nice and personable! Tanaka Saimin have more than Saimin!
I was here last in 2012, 14 years ago. I ordered a plate lunch which I didn't like. Of course a friend said it's called Tanaka Saimin. Anyways, I went last week and totally enjoyed my Tanaka Saimin! The broth was delicious and had the taste of my childhood, deep in Unami! For reals. Wow my new go to place for Saimin. To hurry things up since there was a line, I asked to be seated at the counter. We were sat immediately. Anyways I'd like to also try the plate lunches again, and a couple next to use ordered breakfast and it looked good!
Walked into Tanaka Saimin on a whim on a busy Friday night and was immediately impressed. Even though they were packed, we were offered counter seating right away as soon as we stepped inside. The service is what truly stands out. Management and every single server were incredibly attentive. The vibe felt homey and comforting -- almost like eating at a family gathering. Servers were calling regulars by name and chatting about personal updates at different tables, and it felt genuine, not forced. You can tell they've built real relationships with their customers. Food came out extremely fast, hot, and delicious with generous portions. Alina, our server, was especially kind and sweet, offering thoughtful recommendations and checking in consistently. We'll definitely be back -- especially to try the dessert they kept encouraging us not to miss.
Basic ramen and meat restaurant. Good for a simple lunch if you want over-sauced meats or bland noodles and vegetables. They definitely have a busy lunch service that seemed to attract mostly local seniors. Perfect for that kind of pallet. A bit loud but no more than any busy diner. Waitress was friendly and accomodating to our 5 credit card bill. Kept my coffee and water full. What else could I need?
This is a local favorite. Friday's start the PRIME RIB special and they run out before the night is through often. I got there at 7pm and they had some left. I got the king cut. It was smaller than visits prior and a big cut of fat was left on the king cut that couldn't be eaten but fat is part of the deal when eating prime rib. The flavor was still delicious. My wife selected the miso butterfish and was very happy she did. Service is always with a smile and Crystal is a peach. She's always smiling and makes you feel welcomed. My wife and I appreciate the ambiance as it's a reminder of days gone by. It's not outdated, it's diner style or like FLAMINGO's which is timeless in a way.
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3 years ago
Went to have dinner again at around 7:30 on a Friday night and the place is packed. Wanted to get the prime rib but wasn't so lucky cause it was all sold out by the time we got there. Second choice tonight was the pork cutlet. Take a look at the pic. Three huge pieces! So good. I expected the typical two pieces but nope....they serve your plate with three. So ono read more
2 years ago
CODY stopped by for lunch CODY ordered the Tanaka saimin meal CODY food was tasty and ample CODY server was friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean CODY will return to order more food read more
I've been here twice before and last night, and I think it's ready for a review. Tanaka Saimin is OK. Very old school, diner vibes with friendly staff and quick service. Our food always comes out in less than 10 minutes piping hot even will a full restaurant so that's a major plus. Overall, the food is average. I've definitely had better but also had way worse. The options are great but never tastes freshly made to me - just previously frozen or heated up again for example their fried noodles seemed like it came from a big batch that got refried/heated. That's not necessarily a bad thing though - it goes with the old school diner vibe. I think the best things on their menu though is the desserts! I've had their fried ice cream and pies and those were really good! Would I suggest this place? Sure. Just don't have high expectations - again, still better than other places I've dined at. read more
Tanaka Saimin or I'm not going! This place is perfect for the whole family... The menu has something for everyone. This place feels like a Denny's in it hay day But, local food and local people... That;s the kind of vibe I get... Don't get me wrong. The food is Wholesome and Comfort AT-ITS-BEST!!! I had the Hearty Man plate. It came with a pork chop, Spam & Chicken. All over a bed of rice. Don't forget the gravy that came on the side. So good on my rice and dipped my pork chops in it, too!!! read more
2 years ago
We were super hungry after landing and picking up our rental. I definitely wanted short ribs so headed to Tanaka! Let me start by staying that although you had to sign in and wait a bit to be seated, it was moving along quite quick and the auntie who was the hostess was incredibly accommodating and nice! Great customer goes a long way! I'd come back because of her! I ordered the Rice plate: Kalbi short rib- everything was YUMMY, full of flavor, LOVED THE POTATO MAC SALAD. Overall my plate was the perfect size! My husband ordered the Tanaka mix plate: terriaki beef and chrispy chicken shoyu- it was eh. The teriyaki beef was drenched in the marinade. Tasted too sweet. Like it was marinated meat and the slabbed on a coat or marinate and sauce on top. The chicken shoyu tasted like Trader Joe's orange chicken in a bag. He was not expecting that. I think the meat on my husband plate was just off today. I'd give it another try. I really love the diner and family vibe at this restaurant! Auntie hostess made a really good impression! read more
1 year ago
Had the Tempura plate on Friday, after ordering it, it came in less than 5 min, my husband waited for his food a good 10 min. Tempura was full of oil, like it was a mistake order, sitting on the counter! If you want Tempura, Go to a Japanese restaurant! The Tempura is greasy, and full of oil!!! read more
A forgotten about gem and a convenient stop before or after Costco :') I haven't been to Tanaka Saimin in years but it's still really good. The food came out super fast and the service was good. I got the hamburger and small saimin combo and my bf got the Teri beef and crispy shoyu chicken plate. Hamburger was okay but everything else was 10/10. Our banana cream pie was a super 10/10. I would come here just for the pie tbh. read more
9 months ago
Finally got to try the Oxtail Saimin on a recommendation from a friend and I was literally blown away how delicious it was. Decent amount of Oxtail and they weren't Manini either. And it was Fall Off the Bone Oxtail not thry type of Oxtail I have to Gnaw through every nook and cranny to get the meat out with. You definitely have to add the Won Ton's as well to make this a Complete Masterpiece of a Dish. Broth was nice and light and not too salty. Also love how they have Clear Noodles and well as Saimin Noodles present in this Dish. Love how they don't skimp on the freshly grated Ginger as well. Once again I didn't know why I took so long to come but from what I heard this Restaurant is owned by someone who ran Boulevard Saimin on Dillingham Blvd in Kalihi. Dare I say that these Oxtail's were just as good if not better than Asahi Grill and Kapiolani Coffee Shop? Everyone's always gonna have a difference of opinion but this Oxtail was perfectly cooked and I'm definitely coming back for more. read more
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I went here with my boyfriend and his family. I've never had saimin before and decided to order the Tanaka Saimin. They give you hot mustard to go with the saimin, and I decided to try it mixed with soy sauce after I saw my boyfriend's uncle do the same. They went really well together, provided that you like mustard. The mustard mutes the saltiness of the saimin. The order also comes with some sides. I always like shrimp tempura and the potato salad was good, but the beef slices outshined the other sides. My boyfriend ordered the Korea Moco, which we both agreed that the meat was soft and flavorful. The kimchi fried rice tasted different from our usual, but still good for the area. The restaurant was extremely busy on a Wednesday night, and they were short-staffed that time. It took a while for our server to stop by our table and give us the check, but she was very sweet and funny to talk to. read more
1 year ago
Family ambiance atmosphere with great local dishes. Our waiter gave us great service and he made sure we were pleased with our dishes. The butterfish was marinated just right and tasted great. Butterfish was tender and flaky, cooked to perfection. The slow cooked prime rib is always juicy and tender. Their banana pudding pie usually sells out but we finally got to taste it. read more
9 months ago
Tanaka Saimen is a go to restaurant every time I return to home. The ambiance is similar to a local diner. Simple, but efficient. They are a local restaurant that serves Asian, local, and american dishes. Be sure to check out their daily specials that will include several items that they only prepare for that day. They sometimes serves prime rib too. Our server was very friendly, helpful and attentive. She knew the menu very well and was able to answer and explain our questions appropriately. Our beverages were never empty, and she came by periodically to ask if everything was ok. Our food was prepared and brought to us in less than 10 minutes. Small Won Ton Min - 4/5 The won ton broth was very good. Not too salty or diluted. You'll get about 3-4 won ton mix in with the noodles. There is a small portion of chopped charsui , with a slice fish cake. This dish is very good and is a comfort food to most locals. Tanaka Mix Plate (shoyu chicken, shrimp omelette, side salad and fried saimin) - 4/5 The shoyu chicken flavor is tasty and robust. The chicken was a little over cooked. The meat was on the drier side. The shrimp omelette was very tasty. I looked the fried saimin. It was flavorful and filling. I recommend visiting Tanaka's Saimin if you're hungry for good old local food. read more
9 months ago
Just came home from Tanaka saimin. Sad to say my husband and I were both disappointed when we got our rib steaks. A "medium" charbroiled ribeye was ordered, when it arrived, it was well done. A "medium rare" sizzling rib steak was ordered, when it arrived, it too, was well done. We both decided that we didn't want to return it since we'd have to wait longer to have our dinner. Now I don't understand why they made it medium rare, then sliced it up and put it on a hot sizzling platter for it to cook even more. If they had just seared one side for just a minute, then turn it and put the raw side down on the hot sizzling platter without slicing it, then I believe that my rib steak would've arrived at the table medium rare, and not well done. We've been to Tanaka Saimin on several ocassions and this is actually the first time we weren't satisfied with our meals. I hope they can improve their game, especially on the sizzling rib steak platter. read more
1 year ago
I've been coming to tanaka for a while now and I love the food. We didnt wait to long to get seated.usually waits are awhile but they weren't to busy tonight.so Today we had johnalyn Ho as our waitress. When I usually come the waitress and customer service aren't that good but Johnalyn was friendly and very nice and outspoken. She suggest moving us to a better table so the baby could sit comfortably in a high chair and not blocking the way.she checked on us and asked how's everything and if we're ok. Very good customer service .so for our food it was very ono (good) and good food portion.I usually get the oxtail soup w rice or tanakathe 2 choice (crispy shoyu chicken & roast pork w/ fried noodles and rice. Thank you Johnalyn ho. You were such a good waitress keep it up and I hope u get a recognition from you manager or boss for you service. read more
5 months ago
I think it's either my taste buds or they improved their food since I last wrote a review a decade ago. Love eating here now with my friend before our costco run. The saimin still doesn't have taste, but the teri beef plate and fried saimin is now my favorite. It has a bold teriyaki flavor and the meat is more tender than before. Today I ordered the tripe stew for $16.25, and it was fresh and not gamey. Even if their plates are a bit pricey, they give a lot. The best are their onion rings, but the meal itself was more than enough so I didn't order it this time. The last time we ordered onion rings, the waiter suggested ranch sauce to dip in it, and, it does enhance the flavor. We ordered iced tea for $4.25 each, but at least u can refill. Service was not as slow as before, but now that i retired, i go during non rush hours so i can take my time talking and enjoying lunch with my friend. Almost every waiter/waitress are friendly with an aloha smile. Bathrooms are clean. Lots of parking, but sometimes the closer ones are full since they share the same complex with several other stores. . read more
2 years ago
The prime rib was succulent, moist tender and filling. Their clam chowder is not thick but very tasty. Oh and this time they had banana cream pie which was such a treat. Great servers. read more
1 year ago
Had seen advertisements for the prime rib and wanted to check it out. My wife and I went there between 4 and 5 pm on a Friday. My wife ordered fish and I the prime rib. My wife was very satisfied with her order. As for my order the prime rib was dry and tough to chew, the only part juicy enough to be called tender was the pink middle. The mash potatoes are the prefab kind, salad was satisfactory. Thought there would be tomatoes in the salad but it was just plain. Lettuce was very fresh and crispy. Overall service staff was very good the food was presented well. There were a moderate amount of customers. The ambiance is of a dinner not a fine restaurant shorts and sneakers kinda place. The sense I had about the meat was that it was probably the leftover from lunch and dinner rush hadn't really started yet so I got dregs. Disappointed but not terribly so as the price wasn't astronomical. read more
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Came here for the saimen on a rainy night. I like how their veggie saimen has just the right amount of veggies, & the fried tofu! It's not salty & the noodles is good. Service is not too bad, but they did take a while to refill our water, & bring a fork for our daughter. Anyway, there's lots of other food here too, but saimen is the main thing we come here for. read more
2 years ago
Bad service! They sat us at our table! It took them a good 10 mins to bring us water and menus. Than it took the waitress another 10mins to take our order. I didn't time how long our food took! But when we got our Miso Butterfish the butterfish was raw. read more
2 years ago
I like this place. But may be time to get new menus. Ours had mold. Server is lore of an order-taker and wasn't very helpful. read more
Our whole family loves going to Tanaka Saimin. We're here once or twice a month. I'll be so devastated if they consider closing down one day!!! The food is so comforting and good. The price is cheap! Especially with the economy now days, they still keep the price low. The staff is so welcoming, and the service is on point. The wait for dinner may be a little long during the weekend but it's worth it. Our go-to order is wun tun saimin, the 2 choice mix plate - crispy soyu chicken and chicken katsu, and the rib eye steak w/mushrooms, onion sizzling plate. read more
Amazing food at an incredible price point. Service is great as well as parking. Atmosphere is very calm and soothing. You can't go wrong coming here for local comfort food that tastes remarkable. Come here if in the area and you can count on not being disappointed. read more
3 years ago
No can go wrong with Tanaka Saimin. Nice spacious restaurant, so much seats, and they still get busy with wait times. They are that good! Conveniently located on Nimitz, next to Party City. You no can miss em'. Sometimes, parking can be humbug when the area is super busy. Just gotta be patient. One of the stars is for BYOB! That's a plus. 7-11 at the end of the building if you like drink lol I think they have a good menu. Lots to choose from. The last time we went, I think I ordered a Hawaiian plate with kalua and lomi, was good. I think I also got the butterfish! Was good. The last last time I got the crispy shoyu chicken! Was good. Wifey had the oxtail soup; she said she liked it. Everything was good! Ohhh I had their sizzling ribeye before... bruhhh that stuff is good too! All in all, Tanaka Saimin is good, you gotta try them at least once. Go check em' out guys. read more
7 months ago
Second time eating here and food was always great. If your in to local style food then I recommend the beef stew here. Very flavorful with the right herbs. Also I like there roast pork with gravy. There portion are big for the price. Every choice of meal comes with 2 side and I always get rice and Mac salad. This place gets busy though out the day so waiting is always expected. This place is good but only down fall is the service or waiters is a little slow because it's so busy. read more
This place is a little bit more out of the way for tourists in Honolulu but definitely worth the effort to make your way here. I wanted to try saimin and was told this was one of the best on Oahu. I got the Tanaka saimin which came with teriyaki beef slices, shrimp tempura and potato-mac salad. The portion size is quite big. The saimin tasted like a cross between Chinese wonton noodle soup and Japanese ramen, and was very comforting. The broth was not overly salty, and the noodles had a nice chewy texture. The wuntun was also very good and filling. The sides were also great. I was a little surprised with the shrimp tempura as it was more like a croquette to me. For dessert I got the Lilikoi chiffon cake. Very light, fluffy, and dreamy, nice passion fruit flavour. I still don't know how I was able to finish all of this. read more
2 years ago
1/23/24 6:30(around there) Awwww, boo! Check out the RAW white onions... may have to expand the photo to see how much was in the bowl. I requested no green onion. In the Oyako Donburi Well the cook places the RAW onion "as a topping". The meal was not cooked, as I expected, taste was bland, had to add some Shoyu... (never had to do that before) it was a little better. Yes, most of the meal was eaten... but, I was kinda hungry... and figured I'll just be nice and move the onions to the side.. eat what I can. Presentation, hostess, wait help,,very good We'll always come back to Tanaka Saimin.. fo shua! read more
3 years ago
Clean. Fast. Inexpensive. Maaaaayjaaaah You gotta get the fried ice cream too. All their workers are always sweet and on it too! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Special menu of Friday Hawaiian food good Hot chocolate little bit sweet Everything was okay read more
On a quest for the tastiest old school type oxtail soup, our group decided to give Tanaka Saimin a try. We arrived shortly before 5pm and we pleased to see there was no wait to be seated! Hooray! We didn't take long to decide what to order as we all knew we would be ordering the oxtail soup. The soup is served on a tray in a large bowl with a lot of oxtail and bok choy! The meal came with a generous scoop of rice, a dish of konbu tsukudani & ample grated ginger. You can customize to omit the cilantro. A small bowl is also given to discard the bones. Actually, one party member ordered the crispy shoyu chicken with spicy sauce. This is served with choice (pick two) of rice, mash potatoes, fried saimin, mac-potato or tossed greens. The chicken was crispy and plentiful! I wasn't able to finish my soup. Truthfully, I wanted to save room for the lilikoi chiffon pie :D! There's always room for dessert! All in all, Tanaka Saimin's oxtail soup is a winner. The soup was served piping hot and is very flavorful! The lilikoi chiffon square (pie) was yummos! We didn't stay long due to the numerous parties waiting to be seated. Why not five stars? This is just a personal choice, but I am a lazy eater and don't want to fight getting the meat off the bones. I like mine falling off the bones, but understand this is an impractical way for a restaurant. Parking stalls are narrow and the one way traffic pattern irritates me. Will definitely recommend Tanaka Saimin as a top oxtail soup choice! read more
1 year ago
Great service. Fast with taking orders and bringing out food. I love coming here. If I lived closer I'd be coming more often. Try the Lilikoi Pie, it's worth it. Nice and cozy a lot of families come here too. read more
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888 N Nimitz Hwy
Ste 103
Honolulu, HI 96817
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