Tanioka's Seafoods & Catering

Been here a few times and these guys are primarily famous for their poke. However, you shouldn't discount the other things they server. This last time i got their pesto pork and it might be some of the best pork i have ever had. As always will be stopping here often.

Tanioka is famous for their poke, and for good reason. The volcano and onion limu poke are both top notch, incredibly fresh and flavorful. But don’t sleep on their plate lunches! I got the pork belly plate and was genuinely taken aback at how good it was. The pork was super tender, juicy, and packed with flavor. Everything here hits the spot.

Taniokas is a legendary poke and local foods spot on the island. The options of types of food are incredible and is perfect for something on the go or catering for a party. The poke was great!! It is definitely a must if you are on the island.

Poke here was fresh but a bit too salty. If you ran out of rice to balance the poke, then it’s over for you. Large bowls for the price.

I stopped in as a bucket list item since I’d heard so much about Tanioka’s and saw POV Husband from social media went here recently. I got there just after opening on a Thursday and it was a quick visit. The staff is awesome and it helped that I reviewed their menu online and had a list. I would very highly recommend doing this, it’s a small place and having your order in hand before you arrive keeps you moving quickly so you don’t hold up the other customers. The staff are absolute rock stars at working together to put your order together and get you checked out and on your way. I picked up the Volcano Alae Ahi, Spicy Ahi, and Wasabi Miso Tako poke and all were fresh and tasty. I also picked up the corned beef hash patty, shrimp stick, and the regular fried chicken, garlic fried chicken, and the Mochiko chicken. The corned beef has patty is a little pillow of happiness for anyone who likes corned beef hash. The fried chicken were all good but, the Mochiko chicken is just out of this world tasty goodness. I also ordered the shrimp stick with sauce on the side and if you like shrimp tempura this is a must with the lighter sauce poured over it. This was my first time to Tanioka’s so I went a bit overboard to try a range of items but it was such a great experience. This would be a perfect place to stop either on the way back from a morning beach visit or on the way to an early afternoon beach visit with lunch or picnic meet up. Get there early, be patient and drive with aloha on Farrington and in the parking lot. Mind the spaces that are reserved for people who live in the area and other businesses, be patient, and enjoy! Thank you again to the awesome staff for making it such an easy visit!

Took the combo so got 2 kinds of poke for $25, and got a ton of rice and a relatively small amount of poke. I remember even when she scooped it I thought to myself it was too little, and it was just ok.. Even the spicy which is kinda hard to miss with most places. The staff is kind and people are cool.

Tanioka’s is a very busy shop. There’s a bit of a queue but it was worth it. Poke bowls are fresh and amazingly good. Sushi and musubis are very tasty and fresh. They have other food on the menu such as karaage, tonkatsu, etc. Price is reasonable. Parking is available and xars come and go. Overall, will definitely be back and this is a go to lunch for me.

Best poke I have ever had! Got the shoyu and garlic crunch and they were amazing!

Tanioka's hands down one the best place for local food. Their lines are long for a reason. Although their lines are long it's pretty efficient and goes by pretty fast. Place is a casual atmosphere. My go to food there is the spicy ahi tempura bowl and the spam musubi.

This place has been on my bookmarks for a while so we finally made a point to stop on our last day on the island. The line was long but it did move quickly. This is strictly a pickup place only, no tables or anything so you'll have to eat it elsewhere! I ordered the butterfish + poke combo so my order took a while for the butterfish but otherwise if you're grabbing poke or ready made food then you'll be on your way quickly. The menu isn't super easy to read since it has changing screens featuring different items so I definitely recommend looking on the website ahead of time. The store itself is small but they have a lot of nice quality shirts to look at while you wait in line! There are also some cute foldable totes and different knick knacks that would make nice souvenirs. They had a pretty good poke selection. I liked the onion poke and it was fresh, but didn't stand out like I expected it to. I would be just as happy getting some of the same quality from the grocery store and without the line. We got a bunch of the cooked food too, which was average but at least the kids were able to eat it. The poi mochi was my favorite one. But what did stand out the most was the miso butterfish. It was so tender and melted in your mouth! I would definitely return here for that again!!

I haven't been to tanikoa's in YEARS. Tell me why their prices went up from 25 to 35/lb on poke? That's crazy to me. I've been craving for Taniokas and wanted quality poke before heading out to the beach. There is always a line at tanioka's but it goes fairly fast. They have so much things in there now from apparel, merch, drinks, sherbet, poke, okazuya & plate lunches. I needed to stay focus and get what I came for which is poke and some ahi patties. Here's a few things I got: Spicy ahi on sushi rice (5/5) - The last time I had this I was disappointed but for some reason it was soo good this time around! Spicy ahi by the lb (2/5) - the fish was fresh but it was extremely salty... not sure why :( Ahi limu & onion by the lb (3/5) - Super fresh fish but needed more flavor. I had to add shoyu on it. Ahi patties (5/5) - THIS WAS SOOO GOOD! Honestly would come back just for this. Garlic chicken (5/5) - how do they manage to keep it crispy but still have so much flavor?? Spam Musubi (5/5) - something about the sauce in their Musubi that's soo good. I remember like back in the day! Service was quick since they do have a lot of employees working. I honestly feel like you can get good poke anywhere else but with the fleshness & quality, I don't know anywhere who has it this fresh. I would come back mainly for their food items.

Do I even need to say anything about this spot? The poke is incredibly fresh and flavorful, with plenty of great options--including a variety of cooked dishes in the cases. Service is quick, and it's worth every penny, every drive, and every minute of waiting. I still dream about this poke!

Their poke is so flavorful and fresh. They have lots of other foods like fried rice, lumpia, spam musubi, noodles and more! The service was really organized and fast. Overall really good and a must go in Hawaii!

This place never disappoints!! The line can be long but moves pretty quickly. It can be pretty hectic once you get inside so I recommend knowing what you're going to get before it's your turn. The poke is very flavorful but definitely needs the rice to soak up all the sauce. The fish quality is excellent! The tuna was definitely better than the salmon and were much bigger pieces. I paid to upgrade to sushi rice but I think it would've been just as good with plain white rice. The mochiko chicken was juicy and flavorful but was just sitting out so it's a bit cold. I bet it would be even better if you got it fresh or took it home to re-warm. Tons of cute merchandise as well (t-shirts, car sun shades, reusable bags, etc.). Must go if you're in the area!

Absolutely best poke on island. Hands down! Love all their okazuya too especially their fish patty!

Arguably one of the best poke/seafood spots on the island. Small kine biased since im from wapio and is fairly close to home, but these guys have never missed. Very consistent with their food and products. A must-stop place in waipahu where there are many many great eateries. Those who complain about the line and no space to sit and eat just dont understand how this place is. Clearly a take-out place. Just some of the thing I always go back to is their small spicy ahi bento, fried chicken, ahi patties, sushi rolls, and spicy marlin poke. But never ever had a bad experience here. Will continue to come back and hope and pray they will never go out of business. Love these guys and always will

@fortunefoodfinds: "This spread is SHRIMP-LY BU-TIFUL! A Spicy Ahi Tempura Bowl, Kimchi Kalbi Tots, Jumbo Shrimp Sticks, Garlic Chicken, n' Lumpia from TANIOKA'S SEAFOODS & CATERING in Waipahu. You can find poke, bentos, plates, okazuya items, n' so much more. When you want it all, be sure to stop by their store! Fun Fact: we chose Tanioka's as our caterer for our wedding! Highly recommend." Staff: friendly Interior: follow the line, merchandise available for purchase Exterior: next to 7-eleven, usually a line outside Wait time: 20-35 mins Parking: lot Overall comments: always a line going out the door. I like the variety of food options n' they got desserts. The spicy ahi tempura bowl is great when you want both n' there's something for everyone with their okazuya. Note that the kimchi kalbi tots are made to order so expect a 15-20 min wait, but it's worth the tender n' tasty boneless kalbi. They catered our wedding n' I couldn't have been happier with the food n' service. Def a a staple for local ono grindz!

Go early!! We arrived a few minutes before posted open time of 9am & the parking lot was already busy. Great set up. Walk in, check out the refrigerated items, view the poke (order some!), check out the ready to go bentos & okazuya. Put it all on the counter as you walk along & someone will check you out at the end. Friendly service, they make the line move but not in a pushy way. Bentos are great for the beach! A few different varieties. We chose 2 different types, both were filling & plentiful. A bit on the pricier side compared to other places, but worth it IMO.

Wow, it was our first time at the original Waipahu location (we've only been to the temporary Ala Moana location years ago) and it was super organized! Parking is tight, but signs are clear as to where you can park for Tanioka's or nearby businesses. The line was out the door at 11 am, but there's a security guard to help at the entrance. Once inside, you can shop for re-usable shopping bags and apparel, then the line progresses to the refrigerated section for desserts and sashimi, then onto the poke section, ready made bento, the okazuya individual items where you place your items between rubber dividers like at the supermarket, and finally on to the cash register. It's a tight squeeze inside, but that's a part of the appeal. The bento are very reasonably priced and packed with delicious food. We'll definitely be back and will try to get there earlier.

The Legendary local lunch spot... Tanioka's! Where the ono grinds are fire, line wraps around da building and parking... what's dat?! Tourists don't generally come here or know about this place. It's mostly locals... place is out of the way and parking is almost non existent. Be prepared for a good 20 min wait...that is on "slow" day. lol Back in the day, Tanioka's was more of a blue collar, working class wahi that churned out some ono value grinds. I haven't been here in ages. Looks like the place got an upgrade, not grimy or run down like before. They even sell merchandise now! Cray Cray! Food is still Ono, plenty of Poké and other grinds to choose from. Prices are through the roof now...damn food inflation. Not a lot of "value" anymore. The Mochiko Chicken is still one of my favorites from here... Broke da mouth kine.

This was the first stop I went to after landing in HND airport. The miso butterfish is a must everytime I'm visiting Hawaii. I got just the fish itself and 1 order comes with 2 pieces. I ended up getting 2 orders and a jumbo shrimp stick. There's always a line here but if you want the butterfish, you have to order it at the cashier.

Tanioka's was one of our favorite spots while we stayed in West Oahu! The line is long as the day goes on, but moves quickly. We tried the marlin poke, furikake salmon, spicy ahi, limu ahi, and crunchy garlic ahi! All were delicious, but the furikake salmon was a surprising favorite for me. We also had some of their spam musubi, kahlua pork, and mochiko chicken. You can get the poke bowl orders going first and then grab any of the hot deli items or ask for the fried foods after getting the poke and before paying. They do offer sushi rice for poke bowls and it's a game changer so remember to ask for that! The shop is homey and full of locals and the staff are all warm. We went twice on our trip and it might seem strange getting poke for breakfast, but it's so fresh in the morning when the shop opens!! The lot is a little tight for parking but there should be more spots around the corner and down the alley by 7-11!

Completely forgetable. I hate places that are over hyped and taste weak. Nothing special here, fried food taste like KFC or any other fried food fast food. Poke taste like any other poke we've ever had. Again, nothing special, overly hyped, long line, and no place to sit and eat - we ate it in the car. Will not return.

Absolutely best maki rolls on the island! Everytime we come back to Hawaii, I need to stop by Tanioka's for their poke and maki rolls. The sushi rice is on point!! The line moves quickly and the options are extensive! It definitely adds up as we want to try a bit of everything. Our lunch ended up being $100 for a family of 4. Garlic chicken is always a must and the garlic ahi poke is also a fav.

Update on Tanioka's Seafood today I was in the area and seen there was no line for Tanioka's . Hmmm it's Super Bowl Sunday there's no way so I stopped not for Super Bowl party poke or pupu's just for me to eat a snack like a Musubi cone sushi. I should have figured it out , of course no line they were all sold out of everything . Only a very few items left so I ordered only lumpia and shumai lol . Support local

It's been a long time since we've been back to Oʻahu, and we had to return to our favorite place for poke--and it did not disappoint! We got there early, so parking was easy and the line wasn't too long. The poke was just as amazing as we remembered--so fresh, flavorful, and satisfying. Truly some of the best on the island. We also picked up one of their totes as a little memento to take home with us--such a fun keepsake from a place we love. If you're visiting Oʻahu, this spot is a must-try.

Good food! More on the pricey side, great service, lots of people working to expedite the long lines.

This is a follow up to my Easter order. Darn I forgot to post food photos but the buffet was delicious -- everything I expect from Tanioka. We received lots of compliments re our buffet!l We started with an Easter egg hunt (100 plastic egg that I filled the prior night), colored 2 flats of eggs from Eggs Hawaii (both coloring and eating were great), had lunch, and celebrated my grandson's birthday --all in one swoop! Lunch from Tanioka and eggs from Eggs Hawaii were the most icing on the cake!

Outstanding. Absolutely outstanding. Found this place on TikTok before it's brief shutdown, and heard it was the best poke on the island. I'm a huge fan of foodland so I was already bias before we went. The place was next to a 7 eleven so I knew it was either going to be fire or awful. It's a humble spot, the service is fine, the place itself isn't somewhere you'd stay and eat but none of that really matters. The food is 10/10! Please get the crunchy garlic poke. I've eaten my weight in poke and this is easily the best I've ever had. My girlfriend agreed which is RARE. Her praise comes about as often as a handshake on great British baking show. I digress.. just go here. Get the crunchy garlic.

Long time island favorite Tanioka's in Waipahu. Locally owned and operated. From the awesome assortment of fresh poke to the wonderfully delicious assortment of Okazu. There may be a long line but the staff and management are always fast and friendly. Lined move very quickly. They cater to parties large and small. Famous for their Fried Chicken, Fish Patties, and more. A definite must try is their Spicy Ahi Tempura Bowl They were Open on the 4th of July. We stopped by to pick up some lunch before heading out for family time.

This was our first time at the original location, my family remembers the temporary location at Ala Moana Center, years ago. They're a great okazuya. The service is great, but be aware of the lunchtime crowd. The line was very long, but was worth it for the food. I would go here again, or Honolulu Kitchen. I never tried the Filipino food place Bebot, next to Tanioka's. The store has many merchandise such as t-shirts and bags.

Tradition for us...fly into Daniel K. Inouye International Airport, pick up the rental car and then drive directly to Tanioka's! It was crowded for a Saturday, but that why they are so good and popular! Cone Sushi, Salmon Furikake, Limu Ahi, Konbu musubi, spam musubi are so good! Most of their items are good, so you can't really go wrong. We normally get the Chicken Mochiko. But first time trying the Garlic Chicken. Flavorful, garlicky, and crispy. This was good! Ume Musubi - simple, traditional, and comforting. The service is always welcoming, helpful, polite, and fast. They also had a popup for Almond Tree Toffee. We bought some kona coffee toffee.

Ordered our usual fish patties, garlic chicken, musubi and cone sushi. I think the fish patty has been priced at $3.95 for a while but it may be a little thinner so instead of raising the price, you get less fish? Not sure but it seems that way to me. It's still tasty so I'll keep coming back. Prices go up everywhere so this place is no different but I was surprised that their poke is now $35.95 a pound! I guess I'm used to buying poke from other places that's cheaper.

Tanioka's is a high quality locals spot. Plenty of parking in the lot out front. Be prepared to wait in line to order. Come here for the poke, but also stay for the local/okazu/Hawaii-style goodies, nostalgic flavors, and friendly staff! When you walk in, be prepared to snake in line around the cute shirts, coolers, and other merch while you check out the ono looking food displayed in the many cases. Drinks are up first, I always go for Harder's! There are some desserts and sushi/musubi options, tons of fried goodies (garlic chicken was bomb), fried rice, noodles, and of course the poke counter. Yesterday, I had the crunchy garlic ahi poke. Honestly, it wasn't crunchy since it's covered in sauce, but the freshness of the fish makes up for pretty much anything and the poke was still good. I think next time I would go back to the classic shoyu ahi myself. Fried foods galore - 3 kinds of fried chicken, ika, shumai, shrimp sticks, fried ahi musubis (sounds/looks better than I thought it tasted, it was a miss for me), lumpia, shrimp tempura, ahi patties and so much more! I had a hard time choosing which ones to grab for just one person! Ended up with the garlic chicken, the ahi roll and an impulse buy - a grilled ginger scallion tofu -- packed with flavor! Always good grinds if you're in Waipahu!

Someone had picked up for me and the poke was amazing. Had the spicy ahi poke bowl and it was a good amount, very filling, and very tasty. Rice was also cooked well which I appreciate since not all places make the rice good. Price is probably on the more expensive side but I assume for quality. Definitely want to go again soon!

I shared a large ahi poke bowl with a friend for $23.95 (you can choose 2 types of poke). The poke was incredibly fresh and high quality--the kind that's so soft and fresh it almost melts in your mouth. For my 2 choices, I went with the crunchy garlic ahi and the volcano alae ahi. While the fish was excellent, flavor-wise, the poke wasn't as bold as I'm used to from other places. There wasn't much crunch in the crunchy garlic ahi or spiciness in the volcano alae ahi, but I'm someone who loooves bold flavors and spice. I think you're paying more for the exceptional freshness of the fish here than for heavily seasoned poke. Beyond the poke, there's a selection of à la carte items you can add to your order. I tried the vegetable tempura, garlic chicken, corned beef hash, lumpia, and poi mochi. Vegetable Tempura: I absolutely loved this! Despite being deep-fried, it was surprisingly light. The sweet potato pieces in the tempura were a standout and added a nice sweetness to the dish. Garlic Chicken: My friend raved about this, but the ones we got were a bit dry and not very crispy this time. Must've been an off day for them. Corned Beef Hash & Lumpia: Both were good but nothing particularly special. Poi Mochi: This was very dense, crunchy, and not overly sweet. It's a heavy snack, but perfect if you're craving a filling dessert. The line here moves super fast, and the workers are quick too--you better know what you want by the time you get to the counter! It's a popular spot with locals, so they work hard to keep things moving and avoid long waits. It's a grab-and-go spot--no seating indoors. They also have a bunch of cute merch for sale, like Eden in Love x Tanioka's tote bags and lunch bags with Hawaii-themed prints. It's a fun touch and a great way to take a piece of the experience home with you.

Busy busy busy is what this place is haha. There was a line outside on a Friday morning, and even longer lines when lunch hour was approaching! Note: If you order online, make sure it's for the day and time you want. I tried to place an online order but the order wouldn't be ready till 2 days later lol so that's why I had to go in in person to order my food! However, the line moved at a decent speed. I think I waited for maybe 20 mins? Once I got to the counter, the service was very quick as there were a lot of staff working together for different section of the counter. What should you get? That's the big question as there are so so many things to choose from. I highly recommend their shrimp stick with sauce (without sauce would be fine too) as that was one of the most delicious shrimp thing I've had! You won't regret it. For the poke, I loved their furikake salmon and the ahi limu. The fish was fatty and smooth without the chewy tendons. Both flavors were seasoned well without being too salty. However, I would avoid their wasabi miso tako (octopus) and their sesame tako as well. They're both overly sweet that they tasted kind of disgusting. The tako also wasn't very tender. I couldn't finish it. The is a place where locals and tourists go which explains why it's so busy! It's definitely NOT a hype. It's legit. If you're in Waipahu, do yourself a favor and give it a shot if you haven't tried it yet!

My friend and I went on a kayak adventure together, but before we went, we stopped by Taniokas for some food to pack for our journey. My friend never really had the chance to try this spot until I brought them there, and now they are also in love with the food! My family and I have been regulars at Taniokas for decades. This is one of our favorite spots to grab something quick before heading out to the beach, to school, fieldtrips, or home. Now that I come back home every so often, this is a definite go-to spot everytime I visit. They sell a variety of local favorites, such as poke, family bentos, poi, musubis, and mochikochicken! - * Sesame Tako Poke * Spicy Ahi Poke Bowl * Mochiko Chicken * Garlic Chicken * Edamame * Spam Musubis * Bento * Ahi Fish Cake - I personally think this spot has the BEST sesame tako (octopus) poke on the islands, as I tend to eat almost 2lb worth in one sitting everytime I go lol. I love almost everything they sell, and this spot is a local favorite amongst the community. They even sell cute merch, such as shirts, bucket hats, culinary items, and even a collab section with In4mation! Service is always great everytime I have gone, as they are friendly, fast, and efficient.

Really good garlic chicken. Stayed crispy and has a good sweet garlic flavor. For the poke, the limu poke was my favorite followed by marlin poke then volcano then the hot alae poke (this one was kind of sweet and spicy) They had some cute novelty items for sale but it's definitely not a place you can take your time to shop since it's a tight space and there's always a line. I'll be back!

If I could rate 0 star I would. Really disappointing experience. The white guy who scoops the poke was extremely rude. The first time, he told us we had to separate the shoyu ahi tuna into a tiny bowl with the rice in another container. The second time, he rudely said this would be the last time he'd "help" by putting poke with rice. To make it worse, the shoyu ahi wasn't even marinated -- just plain raw ahi with onions, and the sauce thrown on the side. It tasted terrible. My husband also ordered the garlic chicken, and it actually came with a feather still on it even though it was fried. Totally unacceptable. We will not be coming back. Rude service, poor quality food, and definitely not worth it.

One of the best places to go if you're looking for fresh fish and poke. There's plenty of parking available, but it can get very crowded at times. The inside is smaller and there are no tables as it's meant for you to order and take your food to go. The fish is extremely fresh and is definitely some of the best on the island. There are many different options for bowls and combinations on the menu. Daily specials and hot food are also available. I've loved everything that I've tried so far and I can't wait to try more of the foods that they offer.

I tried the bacon wrapped laulau plate. Bacon wrapped around the meat inside the laulau. Taste wise it was pretty good but a little dry. I think it was a fluke cause their food is usually on point. The plate came with rice, Lomi salmon and dessert. It was a little later in the day and they ran out of Lomi salmon. That's ok, I was just grateful they had food left and I got an extra dessert. That sweet potato tart was so worth missing out on the Lomi salmon! They guys were all great and friendly as usual no matter how crowded it was!

Awesome poke! Hands down the best poke! This is my favorite poke stop above the rest. Kind of pricey, but worth every penny. Fresh fish and I can taste the difference!!!

Sad to see that such a popular poke place with I'm sure high connections with fisherman/auctions is charging a ridiculous $36/lb for all poke!!! It's sad what you're doing to our local people of Hawaii! Other competitors with fresh poke don't even charge this much! Rethink what you are doing please. Otherwise service is good, majority of the poke and food tastes good!

When I am in close proximity to Tanioka's my car has a mind of it's own. Must get some of that aw we some poké and okazuya. Was planning my day which took me to Waipahu. Was considering a visit to Tanioka's. And then I saw on IG Chef Sam Choy comment how Tanioka's had the best poke... I took it as a sign; a sign I would again be visiting the long established Tanioka's later today. Tanioka's your so smart. Even before one gets to the poke counter, you gotta pass by the souveniers, the dessert display case, the containers of sushi and bentos. This is what I purchased this time: A container of cone sushi: super tasty. Yes, wetter than most... the way I like it. Even overnight in fridge and the pieces stay moist and delicious. A container of okinawan sweet potato haupia dessert. Not something I think of getting here yet so happy I did. Amazing taste. Nice crisp and taste on the crust. Possibly THE BEST version of this dish I have ever had! Poke, yes poke. Tofu poke ($7.99/lb) and limu ahi poke ($34.99/lb). It's not cheap ($5 more per pound over my other favorite @ Tamura's) but ohh soo good! Super fresh. Super tasty. Assorted okazuya: hash patty, tamago dashi, mochiko chicken, chow fun, tofu. I thought I ordered an ahi patty but did not find it in the overflowing box. Gives me an excuse to go back! And some smoked tako for future consumption. I know why I try not to come here too often now. After cueing up in their Disney amusement park type line, I want to buy plenty to make my visit worth the wait and anticipation. And walk away with more than I ever plan to buy. Happens everytime. What? "How did I spend that much, again?!" I muttered. Cashier ringing me up chuckled when he heard my gasp and said, "Dat's easy aunty in dis place. So much goodness here!" And yes young man... ask me how many chopsticks I need and we will pretend I'm going to share any of this goodness with anyone... "four chopsticks please (when we both know... only one of those set of chopsticks is going to be used!). Food for days. Tanioka's the place I find difficult exercising any self control. See you next week! Hahah.

Great local food but YIKES! $36/lb [Sept. 2025] for poki? Dats more dan King Krab legs.......I no mo money for buy da musubi!

Love taniokas! They have such great food and are often busy. Whenever I'm In Waipahu I like picking up food from here. They have great crunchy garlic poke which is my favorite. I also like their garlic chicken, shrimp roll and musubis. The last time I went though, they charged me extra for a couple items which I did not receive and the prices have increased quite a bit.

The best musubi's on the island. Such a distinct taste literally great savory teriyaki sauce!

Not quite the Taniokas I remember but still good. Come here whenever we're in Oahu. Still have to wait in line for it which is good to see.. but it didn't blow us away as usual. Portions got smaller (they kind of skimp out on the fish portions now). Flavors changed, fish either isn't as fresh or they are oversalting the fish now. The limu especially was just too salty this time and lackluster! It was still pretty good but kind of bummed out about the change! But if you come by GET THE SHRIMP STICK haha that is one thing that has not changed.

LOVE THIS PLACE. We use to live in Waipahu and now we live in the mainland, we still make sure to come back to Tanioka's when we visit. The prices have gone up but that's expected. The quality of food hasn't changed, it's always been the best of the best. I've been recently impressed with their hot foods section and their pre-made bento boxes. Everyone is friendly and works fast. The place is always clean and organized. It's such an amazing local business!

Best poke I had on the island and in my entire life. The poke is so fresh it literally melts in your mouth. I believe we tried the spicy ahi, shoyu ahi, and the limu. All incredibly flavorful but do not overpower the freshness and deliciousness of the seafood. Wow. This poke truly captures the essence of the island in bite size pieces. I was on cloud 9 enjoying this delicacy on the balcony of our hotel in the middle of Honolulu. I savored every single bite. The amount of happiness and gratitude I felt during this meal was superior. Tanioka's knows what they are doing and should not be missed when visiting this beautiful island. Definitely do yourself a favor and go support this family owned establishment with friendly service. You will surely not be disappointed.

Food was solid, but the service left a lot to be desired. Starting with the good: The poke was definitely a highlight. The spicy ahi and sesame tako were both packed with flavor-seriously smackin'. The marinated crab, on the other hand, was just okay. I personally think Alicia's and Timura's do a better job with more bold, flavorful marination. The limu poke was fresh and light, which some might enjoy, but I prefer something with a stronger punch. We also tried the garlic fried chicken rice plate. The chicken itself was excellent-crispy with a slightly sweet glaze that hit just right. All the musubi we ordered were great too, well-balanced and satisfying with just the right amount of rice to spam ratio. Now for the not-so-great part: the service. I get that popular spots like this can be hit or miss with service, but today was a definite miss. It felt like the staff had become a bit jaded by the hype, and it showed. Here's what happened: I placed an order for the garlic fried chicken plate with one staff member who was friendly and told me they were out but could make more in 10 minutes. Cool, I agreed. Then I got to the cashier-different person-and had to explain my order all over again because nothing had been communicated. The cashier seemed annoyed and didn't offer a warm interaction at all. He took my payment, told me to wait outside, and didn't give me a receipt. After waiting 20 minutes in the midday heat (on top of the 20-minute line I had already stood in), a third staff member came out with only the chicken-no rice plate. I told him I had ordered the plate lunch, and instead of just fixing it, he asked for my receipt like I was making it up. I said that I never received one, and he gave me a side-eye before walking off, clearly frustrated. Eventually, I got the full order, but the entire experience left a bad taste. Final thoughts: The food is good, but food alone doesn't carry an experience. The staff needs to work better as a team and communicate with each other-and treat paying customers with a bit more courtesy. It's the kind of service I've never encountered anywhere else in Hawaii, and not in a good way.

If they were smart they would let people in one side snd exit the other end. Less congestion, Food ok and really really over priced . I think it's really over rated. Won't be going back. Foodland farms poki way better and kabuki sushi way better , just saying !!! Even gulick deli in kalihi is better

I've always liked Tanioka's. The service with each person I spoke were friendly, helpful and it makes you want to order again but when you bite into the food! Hands down! It was delicious! Drove up to the pick up. A young man was friendly checked in and loaded my car. Excellent service with each individual.

Every time we visit Oahu we try to calculate the max amount of times we can visit Tanioka's- is there time after the airport, after snorkeling, before this or after that? It's always packed and for good reason. Like moves quickly though! Get there early because stuff sells out! No seating inside, so we usually scarf down our food in the car as soon as we leave the shop. They have lots of cute merchandise to browse through while you're waiting- we've gotten some shirts and cute Sanrio x Tanioka tote bags in the past. On this last visit we splurged and spent probably $80 on poke and their other ready to go items. We thought we had severely over ordered for two, but after a little bit in the car (and some involuntary seat slapping from the food being so good), we somehow finished it all. And went back in for another large poke bowl. Our favorites are the marlin and furikake salmon. Their fried chicken and lumpia are crispy outside and juicy inside, and ahi patties and musubis are great too!

Hands down, our new favorite poke spot! We ordered the crunchy garlic ahi which was a bit salty but so much flavor. I would absolutely order again. This flavor was unreal! We also tried the Miso Butterfish which was top tier quality. It was better than I've had at most restaurants. We also tried the lumpia and the mochiko chicken. I would love to try their other pokes next time I'm on the island. Be prepared for a line out of the doors when coming here as there's a little wait.

Come for the Poke! The poke selection is incredible with tons of different ahi poke, but don't sleep on the tako, crab, mussels, and marlin. The seafood is so fresh and flavorful. Yeah, there's always a line, but that's only because the food is so damn good. The staff is friendly and they do their best to get through orders quickly. They also have a number of hot items and lunch specials/mix plates which offer pretty good value both for the quality and quantity of food. Definitely worth a stop for some good eats!