Mel and Lynn Tanioka began their culinary journey in 1978. Little did they know this journey would grow from renting a single retail stall with a handful of employees to owning their own commercial building with over one hundred and fifty employees. With the mind set of “Quality Foods with a Friendly Smile”, their business started by serving fresh island seafood and simple but delicious okazuya items. As their business grew and succeeded, they established themselves by specializing in Island Wide Catering for weddings and corporate functions.

Tanioka’s specializes in “local style” poke and seafood by using fresh island caught fish and quality ingrdients. Our menu consists of the most popular local cultural foods. Japanese, Korean, Filipino, Hawaiian, American and “Tanioka’s Fusion”, have made Tanioka’s a local and international favorite. Offering “grab and go”, “made to order” and catering items ensures there is something for everyone.

Tanioka’s has become one of the best and well known catering companies in Hawaii. Catering for all types of events such as luaus, birthday parties, graduation celebrations, corporate functions, funeral services, and specializes in elegant wedding receptions. Customers can chose from a select list of pre-set catering menus or can make their own menu with items from our wide variety of Ala Carte dishes. Brides and grooms from all over the world have shared the true local flavors of Hawaii with their guests through Tanioka’s.