Delicious eats with a show

Matsu ($45.75)

If you’re looking for a thrilling dining adventure for a date, birthday celebration, or even just a wonderful meal with friends and family, head to Tanaka of Tokyo. This delightful destination restaurant, now in its 41st year, provides a textbook showcase for the exciting art of teppanyaki.

“The performance cooking done by our chefs tableside, and efficient and friendly service by our staff, makes a fun dining experience,” says vice-president Hiroshi Lamansky. “With Mother’s Day coming up, it’s best to make reservations early!”

Popular meals include Steak & Teriyaki Chicken ($29.75), a Certified Angus Beef sirloin steak and a tender, juicy grilled chicken thigh. There’s also the Matsu ($45.75), which includes the Angus sirloin, chicken thigh and a lobster tail. All of Tanaka’s full nine-course meals include salad, shrimp appetizer, vegetables, white rice, pickled vegetables, miso soup, Japanese green tea and dessert.

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Tanaka Of Tokyo West

Ala Moana Center, 1450 Ala Moana Blvd., Honolulu (also, Central at Waikiki Shopping Plaza, and East at Ohana Waikiki East Hotel) 945-3443 HOURS: West: Lunch, 11 a.m.–2 p.m.; Dinner, 5-9:30 p.m. (last seating) Central and East: Dinner, 5-9:30 p.m. (last seating)

Honolulu, HI 96815

Honolulu, HI 96815

Honolulu, HI 96814