Tanaka Saimin – Japanese
Steaming bowls of saimin and the savory sizzle of kimchee fried rice define this bustling local gem, where the air is thick with the nostalgic aromas of island comfort food. Guests tuck into hearty mixed plates and towering Korean mocos, while vibrant bites of Okinawan sweet potato tempura add a crispy, colorful crunch to a meal that feels like a warm embrace of Hawaiian tradition.
888, Nimitz Highway, Honolulu, HI, 96817 +18085242020 https://www.tanakasaimin.com0Cuisine: Japanese
Price range: $
Dietary options: vegetarian, dairy-free, nut-free, high-protein, pescatarian, plant-based, low-fat, sugar-free, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, atkins, carnivore, volumetrics
Currently closed
Hours
- Sunday
- 7:00 AM - 9:00 PM
- Friday - Saturday
- 7:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Menu
Main Courses
Local favorites and signature plates
- Tanaka Saimin - $14.95: Saimin noodles, wonton, fish cake, green onions Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Low-Fat, Sugar-Free, Volumetrics
- Korean Moco - $18.5: Kimchee fried rice, kalbi, eggs Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Mixed Plate - $17.95: Roast pork and beef stew Dietary tags: High-Protein, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Atkins, Carnivore
Appetizers
Starters and small bites
- Okinawan Sweet Potato Tempura - $8.25: Thick cut purple sweet potato, tempura batter Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, High-Fiber, Low-Cholesterol
Sides
Accompaniments for your meal
- Potato Mac Salad - $4.5: Potatoes, macaroni, mayonnaise Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Dairy-Free, Nut-Free, Pescatarian
- Fried Saimin - $6.95: Stir-fried saimin noodles Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free
- Kimchee Fried Rice - $5.5: Rice, kimchee, seasonings Dietary tags: Dairy-Free, Nut-Free