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A la Carte
Treat yourself to this wagyu Story by MARIA KANAI
Photos by LAWRENCE TABUDLO
It’s hard to beat the experience of enjoying sizzling steak and shrimp right off a teppanyaki. Tanaka of Tokyo has been doing teppanyaki right for years, and it serves a
menu that’s worth dining out for.
The restaurant now has two new head chefs: Joseph Es-
calona in the Waikiki Shopping Plaza and Dereck “Katsu” Kami in the OHANA Waikiki East by Outrigger.
“Both of them were previously ‘second chefs’ at their units and we are very excited for them to step into their new roles. We are very lucky to have their leadership and experience in the kitchen,” says vice president Alison “Bo” Tanaka.
Both Waikiki locations offer fully validated parking for up
(From left) Tanaka of Tokyo East head chef Dereck “Katsu” Kami, West head chef Joe Kim and Central head chef Joseph Escalona
Upgrade the steak in any premium entrée to wagyu for $30.
Call for Daily Specials!
Catering Available.
Okazu and poke bowls available only at our express location in Pearl Kai.
Pearl Kai Shopping Center
98-199 Kamehameha Hwy. Suite B-10 (808) 220-1905
OPEN Wednesday–Sunday 9:00am–1:30pm
Also visit us at... SAKANA GRILL Kapalama Shopping Plaza • 1311 N. King St. #4 531-5988
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