Is Tanioka's Seafood and Catering Still Open? Update (Waipahu, HI)
Current status
As of September 2026, Tanioka's Seafood and Catering is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2, 2026.
Last verified
What the source shows: Tanioka's own website, last modified 2026-09-02, lists current hours and active ordering, and a Google Places listing checked 2026-09-08 lists the business as operational.
- Season / episode Season 14, Episode 2
- Address 94-903 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797
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What happened after Food Paradise?
On Food Paradise's "Aloha, Hawaii" episode, Tanioka's Seafood and Catering was featured for its Waipahu poke counter, spotlighting the shop's fresh ahi and namesake plate-lunch bentos alongside its full-service catering menu. The market-and-catering business sits on Farrington Highway in Waipahu, Oahu, and has built its local reputation on wedding and funeral catering in addition to its walk-in poke and bento counter. Tanioka's own website, last modified 2026-09-02, lists current walk-in hours (Wednesday through Sunday, 9 a.m. to 2 p.m.) and an active online-ordering system for same-day and future catering orders. A Google Places listing checked 2026-09-08 lists Tanioka's as operational at its Waipahu address. The business requires catering orders be placed and confirmed through a company coordinator rather than online alone, according to its website.
Featured on Food Paradise
- Show
- Food Paradise
- Original air date
- Not confirmed
- Episode title
- Aloha, Hawaii
- What was featured
- fresh ahi poke and plate-lunch bentos at the Waipahu counter
- Role
- Featured restaurant
- Name on the broadcast
- Tanioka's Seafood and Catering
Frequently asked questions
Is Tanioka's Seafood and Catering still open in 2026?
As of September 2026, Tanioka's Seafood and Catering is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2, 2026.
What happened to Tanioka's Seafood and Catering after Food Paradise?
On Food Paradise's "Aloha, Hawaii" episode, Tanioka's Seafood and Catering was featured for its Waipahu poke counter, spotlighting the shop's fresh ahi and namesake plate-lunch bentos alongside its full-service catering menu. As of September 2026, Tanioka's Seafood and Catering is open — confirmed via the restaurant's current website/social account, accessed September 2, 2026.
Where is Tanioka's Seafood and Catering located?
94-903 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797. That is the address on the record as of September 7, 2026.
What season and episode of Food Paradise featured Tanioka's Seafood and Catering?
Season 14, Episode 2 of Food Paradise. The episode is titled “Aloha, Hawaii”.
Is Tanioka's Seafood and Catering still using the Food Paradise menu or branding?
On Food Paradise's "Aloha, Hawaii" episode, Tanioka's Seafood and Catering was featured for its Waipahu poke counter, spotlighting the shop's fresh ahi and namesake plate-lunch bentos alongside its full-service catering menu. Anything newer than our last check on September 7, 2026 may not be reflected here.
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Visit info
- Address
- 94-903 Farrington Hwy, Waipahu, HI 96797
- Venue type
- market
- Official website
- taniokas.com
- State hub
- TV restaurants in Hawaii
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Sources
- taniokas.com — http://www.taniokas.com/
- Google — https://www.google.com/maps/search/?api=1&query=Tanioka%27s+Seafoods+Waipahu+HI
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