Our Team
Dedicated restaurant service
Everything we do here at the restaurant we do as a team!
Each chef, each cook at the kitchen work as one, just to make your culinary experience unforgettable!
With so much depending on each individual team member we have, we’re proud to showcase you with our whole cooking team!
Takamoto Iwojima
Head Chef/Owner
Born and raised in Los Angeles, California, chef Takamoto Iwojima began his initial and successful career at the renowned Takao restaurant in Brentwood. Committed to exploring new techniques…
Tsao Nom Ning
Desserts Chef
Tsao grew up on the West Coast of Scotland and always had a love for interesting food, beverage and the hospitality industry in general. What started as part time work waitressing to get through school..
Pao Bing Fing
Garnishes Chef
Originally from Edmonton, Alberta, Pao had an early start in hospitality at the age of sixteen when he took a position as a busser at a local steakhouse. Fast forward seventeen years and Noel ….
Dao Wei
Cook
Dao’s passion for providing guests with an unforgettable culinary experience has driven his career from the beginning. Starting in Grade 10, he has been involved in the local food culture…
Sum Wei
Cook
Sum decided to join the team. All her experience and hard work propelled her through the ranks to her current dual position as Executive Chef of Tanaka and Corporate Chef for our other Restaurants…
Hiroshi Wei
Cook
Hailing from Kumamoto, Hiroshi (A.K.A Rockstar) began cooking 8 years ago. Getting his start as an apprentice in Japanese cuisine and working his way through all the stations in the kitchen…
Buo Tsen Dei
Chief waiter
Buo’s one basic desire is to delight and satisfy people: to present food with soul, allowing Tanaka’s guests to make new discoveries within their own tastes. It’s with this passion and over 7 years…
Yao Ming Bing
Waiter
Yao Ming is our senior waiter. He’s responsible for greeting all of our guests at the entrance, accepting and accommodating all the tables reservations, as well as for resolving any conflicting issues occurring…