Tangö Contemporary Cafe

1288 Ala Moana Blvd #120, Honolulu
(808) 593-7288

Recent Reviews

Benjamin Heid

They excel at everything. They make the best burger I have ever had in my life and make it with precision every time I get it. I don't think they make an item that I don't love. Friends all agree. It's where we go for celebrations. I love their coffee.Vegetarian options: They make all food excellent. However they really do their best with meat and fish.Wheelchair accessibility: They were able to accommodate my wheelchair. It's tight but folks help when asked.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Sweetbread French Toast, Seafood Stew in Tomato Saffron Broth, Loco Moco Benedict & Crab Cake Benedict, Smoked Salmon and Bagel, Frittata, Cobb Salad, Kona Coffee Ice Cream Cake, Open Faced Shrimp Salad Sandwich, Salads, Tangö Brunch Burger

Rusty Crabbe

One of the best breakfasts ive had with a good

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lia S

One of my top places for brunch on Oahu. We got Crab Benedict’s and pancakes. Food was exceptional, amazing service and very friendly and knowledgeable personnel. Would definitely come back and recommend to my friends.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Skyler F.

Fantastic little cafe! We tried their 3-course prix fixe menu for February. Parking was available in the garage right around the corner, and they validate for up to 2 and a half hours. Service was friendly and attentive too, we were just in time for their early bird special (before 6) For some reason their sign and marketing never caught my eye. The restaurant sign kinda gives "diner" but the interior is bright, clean, and modern. It made for a nice date night! Most importantly, the food was really good. The February menu was roasted broccolini, beef tenderloin, and brownie. Early bird special was $40, regular $48, I'd say worth it either way. We also added the beet carpaccio; I think adding an appetizer to share might be the way to go. The portions are more than enough for a good lunch, but a bit small for a satisfying dinner. The beets were served with fresh herbs that shown against the earthy flavors and delicious tart and salty sauce. Then our first course, the charred brocollini, came out. It wasn't bad by any means but probably the weakest course. Again a nice balance of fresh and grilled, salty and sweet flavors, but it didn't stand out much taste-wise. The entree was the highlight; suuuper soft and juicy tenderloin topped with flakey salt and the amazing demi glace it was served on. I had to stop myself from licking that plate clean for that sauce! The crispy potatoes were amazing as well, so fluffy inside with a wonderful crunch, perfect to mop up any leftover demi glace. I only wish they'd included a few more of them on the plate! Then of course dessert, which was a brownie with vanilla ice cream. It looks and sounds very standard, borderline boring, but it was a very good brownie. It just hit the spot perfectly after the savory flavorbomb of an entree. The courses did come out a bit slowly, and by the end of the meal we were feeling satisfied. Dare I say full?? The portions looked pretty small and again the added side was key here. Bigger appetites may want to try this menu as a lunch instead. The menu changes monthly. After today I've followed Tango on insta to see what they come out with next!

Brenda

Food amazing! Great with allergies. Customer service could use some polish.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 4

Nathan Brown

I rarely post reviews however this gem was so exceptional it’s worth letting others knowAs a coffee enthusiast I can honestly say theirs is top 3 I’ve ever experienced, if not the best. I know a lot of folks on reviews say: “best they ever had” but this time it is legit.Their German Coffee/Espresso machine costs over $20,000 alone, that combined with local fresh beans results in a truly transcending experienceFood is great, nice healthy orange egg yolks, tender beef seasoned the correct amount.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

LuLu

Adults order a course, and children order a la carte lobster & shrimp pasta and grilled salmon salad?The lobster pasta was so delicious that the kids wanted more and ordered two dishes in total ?For the adult course meal, we started with beet salad as an appetizer. I hadn't eaten fresh salad since I came to Waikiki, so I was impressed by the fresh vegetables The dressing was also delicious ☺️Personally, the cream risotto that came next was so shockingly delicious that I couldn't forget it ? The champagne ? went pretty well ❣️The main dish was lean Japanese beef steak?. It was refreshing, and even though I was full, it was soft and the meat was rich in flavor, so I ate it easily.Dessert was panna cotta with fruit! This was also quite thick and chewy, and really delicious ?All of the staff members were friendly.Even though I don't speak much English at home, I felt at ease because there were some staff members who could speak a little Japanese .Recommended for those who want to have a relaxing meal in Waikiki ?️

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Derek W.

Tasty treats, best for lunch not as much for dinner We had the prie fix and because we came on a weekday, it was a little slow. The service was good and the ambiance was very chill like a cafe. Portions for dinner could be a little larger but quality still good The italian soda was tasty

Barbara L.

I invited a friend for breakfast. Greeted and seated without waiting.Delicious food, warm inviting and attentive service, great ambiance. Indoor or outdoor seating, soothing music.What a wonderful way to start your day!!!

Shane W

Risotto has been one of my favorite dishes here for a while now. I tried the beef stroganoff this time, did not disappoint. I thought to myself how tender the wagyu beef was and it has a nice red cooking wine flavor that is nice and savory. The waiter was very accommodating. The restaurant has a warm feel. You’ll want to park inside the parking garage that it’s attached to and they will validate your parking.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Hamakua Mushroom Risotto

Kelly D.

I have seen this place all my life and not once did I think to try it out. Why not one might ask? I think it just didn't occur to me that it was an actual restaurant #oblivious but wandering around Ward and looking it up on Yelp real quick, I'm like "eh why not". Simple cafe with both indoors and outdoor seatings if you want to bring your pet babies. Everyone seems super nice and attentive which added to the experience. We got the Mushroom Risotto, Crab Hash Benedict's, and the Smoked Salmon Bagel. First off, I'm a sucker for egg bennies and the bread can make or break the dish. The fact it was served on foccacia won my heart and their potatoes were SUPER flavorful -- no complaints from me. I got to try couple bites of the Mushroom Risotto and I'd get this again; even my mom who doesn't care for cheesy/creamy dishes wiped it clean! I wish I got myself to try this place sooner but it definitely won't be my last time here

Jillian T.

Shout out to this team of individuals who allowed for my sister to host her bridal party here for 10pax, and let us wait it out for about 45 min when she showed up late to her own party. We were seated at a long table towards the left side of the restaurant. There were 2-4 tops around us, some with booths, some with chairs/tables. They also allowed for us to bring in centerpieces to decorate the table with. Service and ambiance were great! The food was reasonably priced in this area of town. My first time here, so I wasn't sure what to expect on the menu. We started off with barbecue fries to share with the table, interesting flavor to it, though not my particular favorite. I ordered the lobster and shrimp pasta which had a lovely lobster cream sauce on it, very filling. Though I wasn't quite feeling the lobster pieces in it, and sadly left that behind. We were also able to bring in an outside wedding cake, $1 per person cake cutting fee. As you can imagine, we were the last ones out of here, and the manager brightened up the lights to take our picture at the end of the night. Parking directly in the back of this building is less than $5 for a few hours, or you can park at nearby garages for free. I would wanna come back to try their brunch menu, because who can resist brunch?

May C.

We came here for dinner for the first time after Tami retired. I am glad to see more choices in the menu, moreover you can add salad or soup plus ice cream for just adding $8. We had Pan roasted pork, beef stroganoff, washugyu steak, and roasted vegetable pasta. They were all tasty and had generous portions. The service was a bit slow but we could enjoy chatting in a relaxed atmosphere.

SharonA C.

Breakfast! Good service, nice seating area. Nice that they allowed us to order 2 different Egg Benedict flavors.

Valarie K.

Excellent dining options. Well prepared and pleasantly presented. Very friendly and attentive staff. Great venue for a leisurely lunch with friends.

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