A variety of local noodle dishes & sandwiches dominate the menu at this simple yet sizable eatery. Based on 919 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price $$
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ Delivery
Address:
888 N Nimitz Hwy #103, Honolulu, HI 96817
Phone: (808) 524-2020
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Hours
| Saturday | 7 AM–10 PM |
| Sunday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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7 AM–9 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–9 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–10 PM |
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Reviews
Jody Kono
This was my third time dining here. Brought an out of town friend as I raved about the food and service. Tonight unfortunately not the best in service and it wasn’t very busy. Ordered the oyako domburi for the first time and was shocked at how soupy it was. Figured I would ask for a scoop of rice because this was too much like soup. Took forever to have her come check, and when she did there was no apology about what I shared about the food. When we finished after waiting for quite some time we finally walked up to the front to pay. Not the norm in the service I’ve had before and I will try something different next time. Think we just got an off server today. Usually very attentive.
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Marine
Hidden gems! Best butter fish dish with miso soup. Service down to earth. $15 -$20 for a perfect meal.
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Min Cooper
Had the oxtail saimin. Great portion, very tasty broth, super tender oxtail. The banana pie was awesome. Make sure to order that.
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R C
Old time eatery. Local style, aunties have worked there forever as waitresses and they know all the regulars by name and know exactly how they like things. Food is good, servers treat you like family.
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SakuraMunsta2 IG
The food was good.
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Michael Ong
Recommended by my wife’s cousins who are local. The location is spacious and lots of local families enjoying their meals. Food was great and portions are generous. Plenty of parking although you need to circle the building to park close to the door.
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Fanya Ridings
I’ve been here before and the food was always great! Our food came fast and hot. I had the chop steak and veggies and every bite was so good! My bf had the chicken katsu he said the chicken was tender, juicy and came with katsu sauce. We tried fried ice cream and that was delicious as well. We got here around 10:30am on a Wednesday and it was good timing because the lunch people started to roll in and tables started to fill.
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Irene Tang
My favorite spot for Saimin, I like their cold noodle when it’s hot!
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Joanne Sugiyama
Great spot for fried, hot or cold saimin. Old school menu and atmosphere, no frills, cafe style place. Our group enjoyed the Tanaka plates with beef teriyaki, katsu and stew. Tanaka saimin, butterfish and Oxtail soup. They were out of the banana cream pie. Friendly staff!
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Craig Kim
Only twice so far (take-out only) going back to Tanaka Saimin since COVID, and the food is still REALLY GOOD. Today we ordered the Shrimp Tempura and Ahi Belly plates and they were only $16.00 each. Pleasantly surprised they are still keeping their costs reasonable where the majority of other eating places have gotten ridiculously expensive. Will continue to give Tanaka Saimin our business.
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