Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya - Faves + Seasonal Specials

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya is one of my faves. They have such a great variety of foods - ramen, curries, and more. We were invited to try their seasonal specials, and of course we had to get our faves as well (we went to the Town Center of Mililani location).

 
Seasonal Specials available through Oct. 31:

Summer Special Hiyashi

The Summer Special Hiyashi had an umami-laden tsuyu broth. So refreshing and perfect for the season!

Ebi Katsu

The crisp Ebi Katsu paired nicely with the jalapeño mayo dipping sauce, which gave the shrimp a nice kick.

My go-to is usually a Curry Bowl + Gyoza.

Pork Gyoza

Chicken Katsu Curry Don

Beef Sukiyaki Don

Kimchi Chashu Fried Rice

Takoyaki

Tanaka Garlic Volcano

We enjoyed everything! There is something to satisfy all appetites!

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Town Center of Mililani
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789

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Ninja Sushi

Ninja Sushi is still a go-to spot for whenever we need quick, reasonably-priced meals. 

Green Dragon Maki

Superman Maki

Udon Sushi Bento Set

Kal-bi Chicken Bento Set

California Maki

Spicy Ahi + Teriyaki Chicken Combo Bento

Curry Chicken Donburi

My go-to is the Curry Chicken Donburi.  The curry is so tasty, and the bite-size chicken pieces are always crispy on the outside, tender on the inside.

Ninja Sushi offers a great variety of foods!

Ninja Sushi - Mililani

95-1249 Meheula Pkwy

Mililani, HI 96789

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Thai Village - Mililani

It's been so long that I've had Thai food in Mililani - so long that I didn't even realize Thai Village was in the Town Center of Mililani and Phuket Thai is no longer there. 

I've been to the Waipahu Thai Village location and liked it, so I was looking forward to trying out the Mililani location.

Chicken Fried Rice

Spring Rolls

Fried Chicken

Chicken Panang Curry

Eggplant with Tofu Stir-Fry

Everything was tasty.  I especially enjoyed the Pad Kee Mao.  I love thick noodles!  The Eggplant was tender and delicious as well.  

As I mentioned previously - it's been so long that I've had Thai food, that I forgot to order sticky rice!

Thai Village
Town Center of Mililani
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy APT 151

Mililani, HI 96789

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S7 Icy Bubble

It was a hot day and the kids wanted a cool treat, so we went to S7 Icy Bubble.  They have all sorts of confections - bubble waffle ice cream, rolled ice cream, bubble teas, smoothies, and more.

Signature Milk Tea

Strawberry Smoothie

OREO Smoothie

In addition to the cool treats, they have all sorts of pop culture toys and items to buy, as well as a LEGO wall for kids to play at. 

It's a fun hangout for kids of all ages!

S7 Icy Bubble
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy E3

Mililani, HI 96789

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December 13 Last Day to Shop at Trojan Trading Post

The Trojan Trading Post opened last month in the Town Center of Mililani a couple of stores down from HIC. Mililani High School students design and test products for the special pop-up while work based learning students help select products based on trends and pricing. You can show your support by shopping Fridays from 3pm to 8pm and Saturdays from 10am to 8pm. Last day to shop is December 13! 

Great gift ideas!

Made by Fashion and Artisan Design Students

So delicious! Made by Culinary.

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Tanaka Ramen- Mililani Town Center

I recently dined at Tanaka Ramen's newest Hawaii location in the Militani Town Center. Perfect for a casual dinner before a movie, Tanaka Ramen offers small izakaya style dishes, ramens including vegan specials, rice bowls and more.

Our group shared the hand-made pork gyoza and I ordered the Tanaka Tori (chicken) ramen. The broth was light and tasty and the thin noodles were perfectly chewy. I really enjoyed it. Next time I won't skip dessert and will have the mochi ice cream and the yuzu cheesecake.

The Mililani location offers exclusive menu items such as their 5-kind sashimi platter, poke don, unagi don, and grilled hamachi kama. Service was very friendly and efficient. A great addition to the town center.

Tanaka Tori Ramen

Pork Gyoza

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Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya Mililani - Takeout

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya opened up in Miliani earlier this year, and we recently ordered take-out.

Tokyo Curry Don Karaage Chicken

My usual at Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya is the Tokyo Curry Don Karaage Chicken.  The curry is so tasty, and the chicken is seasoned and cooked nicely, without being tough or chewy.

Pork Gyoza

I always get Gyoza as well.  They are the perfect complement, whether you order curry or ramen!

Tanaka Rich Garlic with Parmesan Cheese

Tokyo Curry Don Pork Gyoza

Chicken Chashu Don

Beef Sukiyaki Don

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya has a nice selection to choose from.  Whether you're craving rice or noodles, seafood or chicken, or even something vegan, you can find it at Tanaka!

Tanaka Ramen & Izakaya
Town Center of Mililani
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy
Mililani, HI 96789

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Mililani Bar-B-Q

It's been a couple of years since we picked up food from Mililani Bar-B-Q.  We recently ordered take-out for dinner with my sister-in-law who was in town.

Side Fried Mandoo

BBQ Chicken and BBQ Beef 

Fish Jun

Meat Jun & BBQ Chicken

A look at the chicken under the meat jun

Korean Pancake

This time around I didn't care for the Fried Mandoo, but I loved the Fish Jun, and once again the BBQ Chicken.  Both were full of flavor.

My kids loved the chicken as well, along with the BBQ Beef.

My favorite of the banchan was the potatoes, and the restaurant also gives a couple of pieces of the Korean Pancake with each plate, but it's under the foil and easy to miss (we almost threw them out because we didn't know they were under the foil!).

I still think the portions are small for the price, and although I think most of the food is tasty, I prefer to go elsewhere for Korean food.

Mililani Bar-B-Q
95-1249 Meheula Pkwy #157
Mililani, HI 96789
(808) 623-5211

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