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Serving brunch, lunch, and dinner. Tangö Cafe is an award-winning bistro in the heart of Honolulu, Hawaii conveniently located in Kakaako. Chef Lawrence Nakamoto features fresh, natural, house-made ingredients in his Pacific-Rim cuisine inspired by European and American classics.
Modern eatery offering creative dishes with Scandinavian, Asian, Hawaiian & American flavors.
Hours
| Sunday | 8 AM–2 PM |
| Monday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Tuesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Thursday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Friday | 7 AM–8 PM |
| Saturday | 8 AM–8 PM |
Address and Contact Information
Address: 1288 Ala Moana Blvd #120, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 593-7288
Website: https://www.tangocafehawaii.com/
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Order and Reservations
Reservations: autoreserve.com
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Reviews
Zaneta Omugtong
Went here for Sunday brunch with the girls. We didn’t have to wait too long. 1st come 1st serve, so if there aren’t any tables available, put your name on the list. Food was ono and service was good. We had good time.
… moreRonin
I was first introduced to this restaurant before COVID and really enjoyed it. Being in the area recently in 2026, I decided to stop by for lunch.
To be honest, I didn’t initially realize it was Scandinavian-inspired mixed with local favorites; it wasn’t immediately obvious to me which menu items fit that description. A word of advice: if you are a walk-in, anticipate a long wait, especially for indoor seating. We actually saw a group walk in and seat themselves without checking the waitlist, which added another 10 minutes to our wait. The waiters were incredibly busy that day, so it is definitely best to call and reserve a table ahead of time. Also, just a suggestion—there isn’t much difference between the breakfast and brunch menus other than the times; they really should just combine them.
Despite the wait, we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The Lion Coffee was enjoyable—not too strong, with a great roast. Our table ordered the Braised Beef Loco Moco, the Tango Burger (cooked medium) with a sunny-side-up egg and fried potatoes, and the Plattar Swedish Pancakes.
The braised beef was tender, soft, and savory. I appreciated that the gravy wasn’t too salty, and the fried rice was seasoned well—not mushy, with a nice color likely from the shoyu. The hamburger was seasoned well (hard to go wrong there), though unfortunately, my egg broke before I could eat it. The Cajun-flavored potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The Swedish pancakes were the highlight: slightly chewy, moist, and the fruit and berry syrup really hit the spot. So good!
The atmosphere was nice and clean, with plenty of indoor seating and a few outdoor tables available. Overall, I would definitely come back to this restaurant.
… moreTo be honest, I didn’t initially realize it was Scandinavian-inspired mixed with local favorites; it wasn’t immediately obvious to me which menu items fit that description. A word of advice: if you are a walk-in, anticipate a long wait, especially for indoor seating. We actually saw a group walk in and seat themselves without checking the waitlist, which added another 10 minutes to our wait. The waiters were incredibly busy that day, so it is definitely best to call and reserve a table ahead of time. Also, just a suggestion—there isn’t much difference between the breakfast and brunch menus other than the times; they really should just combine them.
Despite the wait, we thoroughly enjoyed the food. The Lion Coffee was enjoyable—not too strong, with a great roast. Our table ordered the Braised Beef Loco Moco, the Tango Burger (cooked medium) with a sunny-side-up egg and fried potatoes, and the Plattar Swedish Pancakes.
The braised beef was tender, soft, and savory. I appreciated that the gravy wasn’t too salty, and the fried rice was seasoned well—not mushy, with a nice color likely from the shoyu. The hamburger was seasoned well (hard to go wrong there), though unfortunately, my egg broke before I could eat it. The Cajun-flavored potatoes were perfectly crispy on the outside and soft in the middle. The Swedish pancakes were the highlight: slightly chewy, moist, and the fruit and berry syrup really hit the spot. So good!
The atmosphere was nice and clean, with plenty of indoor seating and a few outdoor tables available. Overall, I would definitely come back to this restaurant.
Daria D
I don’t understand how this place has so many awards. The Benedicts were absolutely tasteless, and their homemade focaccia tasted like the cheapest brioche. And they serve “Italian” coffee… The only Italian thing about it is the name. The cappuccino was one of the worst I’ve ever had — I took a couple of sips and returned it. Please don’t call it Italian; don’t embarrass the country!!!!!! Their coffee does not taste like this.
Overall, the food was very plain and had nothing to do with the Scandinavian vibe they claim.
Whoever awarded this place clearly has no idea what good food tastes like.
Half of the salad leaves were spoiled.
Do not waste your money!!!!
… moreOverall, the food was very plain and had nothing to do with the Scandinavian vibe they claim.
Whoever awarded this place clearly has no idea what good food tastes like.
Half of the salad leaves were spoiled.
Do not waste your money!!!!
Judith Breisch
Can’t believe we’ve been missing this place! Went in for the first time and had a delightful experience. The food was fabulous and beautifully plated. Vegan options. Friendly, personalized service. Cozy cafe. We’ll be back!
… moreBecky Faunce
Chef-drive cuisine which is all excellent! Service is top notch. They’ve all become friends. The prix fixe menus always please us. Lemongrass cosmo! Risotto always tempts me. Love owners who greet us. Reservations are best idea.
… moreOsik Kondratenko
It is a great place for lunch and dinner. I was amazed by exceptionally delicious food, great service, attentive and helpful staff and relaxing atmosphere. Old Fashioned was one of the best I’ve tried! I’ll definitely visit it again!
… moreChar
One of our new favorite places. Here’s my honest review:
✨Location✨ I think it’s in such a great walkable area with free parking. There’s a mall and a Dave & Buster’s and a movie theater all within a few feet. If you’re willing to walk 20 minutes you can also get to Ala Moana Mall
✨Price✨ I think the price is phenomenal. We’ve done their happy hour and we’ve also done their wine and dinner pairings and neither disappointed
✨Ambiance✨ The ambience was amazing. We love that the decorations and the professionalism of the servers. This time we happen to sit outside and I have to tell you, while I was skeptical in the beginning, it was a truly unique experience. There’s only three tables outside and I just felt like it was a lot more personable. They came to check on us multiple times and I felt like royalty.
✨Drinks✨ Definitely recommend the expresso martini. The dessert shot we had last time was amazing but I don’t even remember what it was called. More importantly you have to try the wine pairings for their wine dinner.
✨Recommendation✨ I would definitely recommend doing one of their wine and dinner pairings. Call and get yourself added to the list. They do it the second to last week of the month. I love having a curated menu with a surprise combination of flavors. I think the chef is amazing. If you can’t make one of those I would definitely recommend coming for happy hour. Get the smashburger and try something new. Of all the restaurants in the Honolulu area, I think this has the best, family oriented, experience. They always remember us. They always go above and beyond.
✨Food✨ What is there not to love about the food. Constantly surprised by the variety of foods that they meld together that create such a pleasurable experience. I did not like the espresso bar but that’s personal preference. I absolutely adored the Mocha Ice Cream Cake so theres something for everyone. Again I recommend that you sign up for the wine and dinner pairing because you’ll get to try a lot of unique flavors under one roof. And if you don’t know what you want, like me, you don’t have to. The chef will curate a menu for you.
✨Customer Service✨ The customer service is amazing. They are constantly watching to make sure that you have everything you need and did a phenomenal job with allergies. Pray brief second, I thought I had something that would irritate my allergies but they went above and beyond describing the menu to make sure I knew that the bean and I was allergic to was not in the dish. They always remember us. Our server Jess is the absolute best. She will take care of you for sure! The owners have came out to talk to us multiple times and so has the chef without even knowing I do food reviews. I think that makes an experience top-notch
… more✨Location✨ I think it’s in such a great walkable area with free parking. There’s a mall and a Dave & Buster’s and a movie theater all within a few feet. If you’re willing to walk 20 minutes you can also get to Ala Moana Mall
✨Price✨ I think the price is phenomenal. We’ve done their happy hour and we’ve also done their wine and dinner pairings and neither disappointed
✨Ambiance✨ The ambience was amazing. We love that the decorations and the professionalism of the servers. This time we happen to sit outside and I have to tell you, while I was skeptical in the beginning, it was a truly unique experience. There’s only three tables outside and I just felt like it was a lot more personable. They came to check on us multiple times and I felt like royalty.
✨Drinks✨ Definitely recommend the expresso martini. The dessert shot we had last time was amazing but I don’t even remember what it was called. More importantly you have to try the wine pairings for their wine dinner.
✨Recommendation✨ I would definitely recommend doing one of their wine and dinner pairings. Call and get yourself added to the list. They do it the second to last week of the month. I love having a curated menu with a surprise combination of flavors. I think the chef is amazing. If you can’t make one of those I would definitely recommend coming for happy hour. Get the smashburger and try something new. Of all the restaurants in the Honolulu area, I think this has the best, family oriented, experience. They always remember us. They always go above and beyond.
✨Food✨ What is there not to love about the food. Constantly surprised by the variety of foods that they meld together that create such a pleasurable experience. I did not like the espresso bar but that’s personal preference. I absolutely adored the Mocha Ice Cream Cake so theres something for everyone. Again I recommend that you sign up for the wine and dinner pairing because you’ll get to try a lot of unique flavors under one roof. And if you don’t know what you want, like me, you don’t have to. The chef will curate a menu for you.
✨Customer Service✨ The customer service is amazing. They are constantly watching to make sure that you have everything you need and did a phenomenal job with allergies. Pray brief second, I thought I had something that would irritate my allergies but they went above and beyond describing the menu to make sure I knew that the bean and I was allergic to was not in the dish. They always remember us. Our server Jess is the absolute best. She will take care of you for sure! The owners have came out to talk to us multiple times and so has the chef without even knowing I do food reviews. I think that makes an experience top-notch
Mr. R
I don’t know where to start… Came here for weekend brunch because it was packed. The vibe was quite cozy, with chatter everywhere… felt like a classic American brunch scene. But the food? Disappointing. I had the Country Style Corned Beef Hash (way too salty), and my friend got Eggs Benedict (the potatoes were so dry). Honestly, I missed my chili sauce to fix the flavors. Not my best brunch experience, sadly.
… moreStephen Tschudi
Solid artisanal offerings. Cobb salad was a tad on the salty side. Service excellent. Ambience pleasant but a fair amount of hard surfaces means high sound level when they are busy. Recommended.
… moreThe Happsters
We were able to get seated without reservation, although the waiter reminded us that we have an hour to use the table before the next reservation. I think this place tries to be too fancy without the proper seatings or tablewares etc. A really small area to dine in and can get really tight inside when it’s full, it’s practically elbow to elbow here. The two seater is actually not big enough for two people here. The server that day was prompt and friendly. Our food was okay, I order risotto but the rice was undercooked and asparagus was hard.
… more