Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya

4.5 ( 155 reviews )

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590 Farrington Hwy #510, Kapolei, HI 96707, United States

+1 808-744-1231

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya stands out as a must-visit ramen spot tucked in the heart of Kapolei, HI. Patrons rave about the welcoming atmosphere and attentive service, with reviews highlighting a consistent experience of friendly staff and efficient dining. Customers like Frank Ellner appreciate the reliability of the place, noting that it's always a go-to location for ramen lovers.

The food is the real star here. Tristan A. lauds the outstanding ramen and perfectly cooked shrimp, while y e v - shares excitement over their unique dishes such as fried squid and soft shell crab, which are crowd-pleasers for families. Will LaShell emphasizes the excellent broth and recommends appetizers like fried oysters and takoyaki, ensuring a well-rounded eating experience.

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya also caters to diverse dietary preferences, offering vegan options that leave an impression. Leah Hendee's experience with creamy vegan ramen and spicy Tanaka Ramen bowl is a testament to the restaurant’s thoughtful menu design.

In summary, Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya captivates diners with its delightful food and inviting environment, making it an indispensable culinary destination for both locals and visitors.

Accessibility
- Has wheelchair-accessible car park
- Has wheelchair-accessible entrance
- Has wheelchair-accessible seating
- Has wheelchair-accessible toilet
Service options
- Offers delivery
- Offers takeaway
- Serves dine-in
Highlights
- Has fast service
Popular for
- Popular for lunch
- Popular for dinner
- Good for solo dining
Offerings
- Serves alcohol
- Serves beer
- Serves comfort food
- Quick bite
- Serves small plates
Dining options
- Serves lunch
- Serves dinner
- Serves dessert
Amenities
- Has toilet
Atmosphere
- Casual
- Cosy
- Trendy
Crowd
- Popular with tourists
- Popular with university students
Payments
- Accepts credit cards
- Accepts debit cards
- Accepts NFC mobile payments
- Credit cards
Children
- Good for kids
Parking
- Free of charge street parking
- Free parking lot
- Plenty of parking

Frank Ellner

Jun 28,2025

I am never disappointed anytime we come here. The staff are always friendly and the service is pretty fast. This is a go-to spot whenever we are in the area.

Tristan A.

May 2,2025

Tanaka is an amazing place to try if you are looking for a quality ramen restaurant. I don’t think there were any significant downsides other than the interesting atmosphere. But the food was incredible, the ramen was terrific, and the shrimp was on point. I couldn’t recommend it more; this is a must-stop!

y e v -

Apr 11,2025

This place was really good!!! I want to try their other menus too. Loved their ramen and fried squid, and the soft shell crab was very unique. My kids loved their kyoza and beef rice. :)

Will LaShell

Mar 31,2025

Great local place. Unassuming ramen house, great broth and excellent appetizers. Tried the fried oysters, takoyaki and their rock shrimp. 10/10 Will eat again!

leah hendee

Mar 31,2025

Saw a recommendation for this place as having a couple of vegan options. Was Not disappointed! The food was amazing! The vegan had the creamy ramen was superb and the Omni had soft shell crab bun and a spicy Tanaka Ramen bowl. Will most definitely be going back!

Ryan

Mar 25,2025

I'm in Hawaii for business for the month. In the last 3.5 weeks I have come here 6 times. It is so... So... Good! Easily as good as ramen in Japan. 100% authentic and amazing. Staff is super polite and friendly. I'll probably come back a 7th time before I leave. The kitchen food is so good too. Chicken Karaage is so crispy. Takoyaki is great.

Xiyi Wu

Mar 8,2025

Visited this place twice and enjoyed it both times. Their menu suggests a recommended extra topping for each ramen, which I think is worth the extra 2 dollars or so. The first time, I had a chicken soup ramen with wontons and chili oil (the extra topping). I enjoyed the wontons and the fried onions. The spicy ramen went well with the calpico drink I got, which was sweet with a yoghurt flavor. The second time, I had calamari appetizer with spicy mayo, and the tanaka classic ramen with parmesan cheese powder (the extra topping). It had a very creamy tonkotsu broth with char siu pork and lots of fried onions as well. The cheese mostly sank to the bottom of the soup but that was alright. The food is on the salty side but quite delicious overall. Had a strawberry ramune with that, which is a soda with a marble covering the top.

Sergey P.

Mar 7,2025

Everything was super! Definitely 5 star. Highly recommend

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