Restaurants in Aiea
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“So, I am a total townie. To me, going past Chinatown is going to the boonies. Going to Aiea and taking the freeway is like going to another country where you don't know how to drive. Well, I took the adventure and it was totally worth it to check out this place. Had tried before, but unfortunately, they were still closed due to COVID restrictions. After thinking about trying to go again, I found the time and couldn't believe what I was missing out on all this time. The food is just amazing. I've had Taiwanese soups of many kinds over the years, but their Cow Wow beef noodle soup was by far the best I have ever had. Lots of excellent meat, rich broth and spiced perfectly. My partner had the Fooki Belly plate and I was amazing with the pork that was so perfectly cooked and so flavorful with fatty yumminess. We also got the Grandpa Rolling Beef, which was like an Asian crepe burrito. It was fantastic as well, but didn't really need so much plum sauce on it and would ask for it on the side when we go back again. The place has a certain Asian kitschy sheik to it, like something with a Shanghai old movie feel. They are super cautions with COVID safety and maybe can ease up just a bit, but I do appreciate their efforts to keep themselves as well as their dinners safe. If this place were to open up another location in the Honolulu area, I would probably be there way to much. Maybe it is a good thing that they are out of my normal travel comfort limits, so that it makes it extra special when I go back again for their amazing food.”
“Exceeded my expectations!!! Food was full of flavor and the potions were hugeee! Love love LOVE the lasagna! Spices bursted with flavor and made my mouth very happy”
“Second time back here with friends for lunch. I got the laksa and it was delicious. Great service. Nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends. The pancake was delicious, not too sweet and very light. I was greedy and order a bowl of pickled cabbage and fish with rice noodle home.”
Restaurants by Cuisine
“Took my mainland and outer island family members there for dinner. The food was delicious and Loc and his staff were friendly and gracious. We really enjoyed it.”
Restaurants with Delivery
“Sushi Spot is truly the place to go for fresh, high-quality sushi. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. The staff was so kind and attentive—always keeping our waters full and our table tidy throughout the meal. We’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!”
“Tucked away on the same level as McDonald’s in Aiea, this sushi spot is a place where locals go. It might be easy to miss, but once you find it, you’ll be glad you did. There’s convenient parking, and while there’s no indoor seating, the outdoor tables make for a casual vibe.
Service is impressively quick, and the portion sizes are generous—ordering just one roll can be a lot for one person. If you’re with friends, I highly recommend sharing a few different rolls to get the full experience.
The staff (or possibly the owner) was incredibly kind and helpful. He let me know the fresh ahi was sold out for the day, but offered great suggestions for other rolls to try. Prices are fair, especially considering the portion sizes and Hawaii’s cost of living.
If you’re in the area, this spot is a must-try. Delicious sushi, great service, and a chance to support a small business :)”
“So, I am a total townie. To me, going past Chinatown is going to the boonies. Going to Aiea and taking the freeway is like going to another country where you don't know how to drive. Well, I took the adventure and it was totally worth it to check out this place. Had tried before, but unfortunately, they were still closed due to COVID restrictions. After thinking about trying to go again, I found the time and couldn't believe what I was missing out on all this time. The food is just amazing. I've had Taiwanese soups of many kinds over the years, but their Cow Wow beef noodle soup was by far the best I have ever had. Lots of excellent meat, rich broth and spiced perfectly. My partner had the Fooki Belly plate and I was amazing with the pork that was so perfectly cooked and so flavorful with fatty yumminess. We also got the Grandpa Rolling Beef, which was like an Asian crepe burrito. It was fantastic as well, but didn't really need so much plum sauce on it and would ask for it on the side when we go back again. The place has a certain Asian kitschy sheik to it, like something with a Shanghai old movie feel. They are super cautions with COVID safety and maybe can ease up just a bit, but I do appreciate their efforts to keep themselves as well as their dinners safe. If this place were to open up another location in the Honolulu area, I would probably be there way to much. Maybe it is a good thing that they are out of my normal travel comfort limits, so that it makes it extra special when I go back again for their amazing food.”
“Husband & I was very pleased with our waitress. Wished I knew her name. It’s our 1st time eating here & she recommended some plates. I had left overs so I signaled her for a box & she came back laughing because I looked like I was doing “baby shark”. She made my day & I will not signal baby shark again at any restaurants. **sigh** Anywho… We will go back to try other plates. Yummy food, Awesome service & perfect atmosphere!!”
“Met Dee today when we stopped in for her delicious candy apples and chocolate dipped strawberries.She is an absolute sweetheart! Everything was so amazing! Apples and strawberries were fresh and we’re so beautiful I didn’t want to eat them. I’m down in Las Vegas on vacation and I’m definitely gonna stop before I leave back home.”
“The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the catfish plate with sides (Mac n Cheese & Yams). With the banging apple cobbler! A must try… Please try the bbq sauce….way back sauce from Webb’s from Cleveland, Ohio. Great Unc… would be proud of you for bringing Midwest taste to Hawaii.”
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“I cannot believe it took me over SEVEN years on island to finally eat here—like, how did I miss this?! This spot in Aiea is a total hidden gem and exactly what I’ve been craving ever since my trip to Singapore. It’s similar to mala tang in that you get to pick your own veggies, meats, seafood, etc. to build your soup. The broth options are a little different though—no mouth-numbing mala like you’d find at YGF Mala Tang—but honestly, I didn’t mind one bit.
The spicy pumpkin soup base was perfection: creamy, flavorful, with just the right kick. It didn’t overwhelm my palate or leave me feeling heavy, and it tasted cleaner (less oily) than other broths I’ve tried. If you’re into creamy soups, the pumpkin base is a must-try!
Service was solid too. They refilled my water without me asking and even let me choose my seat (I was the first customer before the evening rush lol). The space was roomy, spotless, and you can tell it’s a true mom-and-pop operation—genuine care for both the food and the customers.
I’m already planning to come back this week because I cannot stop thinking about that pumpkin soup.
Oh, and if soup isn’t your thing (or if Hawaii’s heat has you craving something else), they’ve got chicken katsu with curry, stir fry, and other specialty dishes too.
VISIT. Seriously.”
“My husband and I spent 24 hours in Honolulu and discovered this wonderful Thai Bistro! The service was very friendly and attentive to our preferences. We ordered spring rolls, brown rice, Penang chicken curry, and green curried chicken. Oh, the flavors were perfectly blended! It’s the best Thai food we’ve had outside of Thailand. We highly recommend Thai Bistro Suksabay!”
“I came here with two of my girlfriends for a very anticipated late night dinner after a long day. We all liked our food— I ordered the vegetable ramen with miso broth, my friend got the spicy pork ramen, and my other friend got the tonkatsu— the portions were good, price was good, and the service was stellar. They played a small game with me at the end after I paid for the check, where I won a bar of soap & I thought that was so cool and a cute way to end the meal!!!! I would definitely come back here again. One of the few places open late on this side of the island as well!”
“I come to Oahu every year, this is my first time here. Came to Uncles for a business dinner. It was great from start to finish. Great service, great apps, great entrees, great desert! I'll definitely visit again when I come to Oahu. I had the ahi sashimi app, shrimp & chips entree and coffee crème brûlée they were perfect and delicious.”
“Food was all right. Service was top notch for a small family-owned restaurant. Ordered the chicken satay which was quite savory. An interesting way of doing the peanut sauce. Not as sweet as other places back it on the mainland. Ordered the the drunken noodle Thai spicy, but couldn't get the spiciness I wanted. But the seafood in it was well done and tasty”
“The food we ordered was yummy and definitely we will be back! And the service was excellent…👍🏼🤙🏻👌🏻👏”
Takeout Restaurants
“This is my go-to spot after I get my hair cut at nearby Major League barber shop. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. I've had the pollo asada and the chorizo & egg tacos, both with rice and beans. 🤤 This is a Veteran/family owned business that takes their food creations and customer relations seriously. It is also SoCal Mex based flavor-wise and takes me back to the neighborhood taco shops in L.A. and San Diego. I look forward to eventually trying everything on the menu.”
“Second time back here with friends for lunch. I got the laksa and it was delicious. Great service. Nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends. The pancake was delicious, not too sweet and very light. I was greedy and order a bowl of pickled cabbage and fish with rice noodle home.”
“Small bakery but BIG quality and flavor!! Everything I have tried from there has been so delicious. The donuts are huge with homemade fillings, the pound cake is perfect and made with local fruits, but the pies - the pies will make you want to moan, curse, or both. The chocolate haupia pie is the best pie I’ve had in my life, but you can’t go wrong with any of the fruit ones or the sweet potato. Worth the drive from wherever you are, guaranteed.”
“I must admit, I had the pleasure of dining at three highly-rated Korean BBQ restaurants this week, and this place truly stood out as the best. Unfortunately, yesterday they were closed, so I visited Soons instead. However, the food there was quite disappointing. As the saying goes, “You pay for what you get!” If you’re looking for delicious food and generous portions, I highly recommend Young’s. This place is simply unbeatable!”
“Affordable price for buffet lovers. Valet parking is reasonable... Lots of choices to choose from... all you can eat for a price you will never regret...”
“This Okazu shop is wonderful. Come early, they will be a line. We selected cone sushi, fried halibut, and Maki sushi roll. My son selected pork Adobo, Mac salad,”
“We eat here at least twice a month. Food is always fresh and service is normally fast and friendly. The restaurant is fun and you order from your mobile device and the food is delivered via a train system that runs along the tables. I feel the prices are fair and they have the best French fries! Only complaint would be that this location is always very busy and we usually have to wait 15-30 minutes for a table.”
Drive-Thru Restaurants
“CeCe Patisserie offers outstanding customer service going above and beyond! I highly recommend checking out her tasty treats. They provide catering and delivery for gifting goodies as well! My experience with CeCe Patisserie was by far one of the best customer experiences I have had! 🌺”
“Take out only. The have a vast variety of manapua, both steamed and baked. Staff is very friendly, efficient and puts a smile on my face. Makes a great impression when you are walking into a meeting, gathering, etc cause although everyone loves manapua, pork hash, half moon, rice cake, etc. Most people never think about this option which is far superior to donuts or other pastries.”
“Food was all right. Service was top notch for a small family-owned restaurant. Ordered the chicken satay which was quite savory. An interesting way of doing the peanut sauce. Not as sweet as other places back it on the mainland. Ordered the the drunken noodle Thai spicy, but couldn't get the spiciness I wanted. But the seafood in it was well done and tasty”
“Food 5 ⭐️ portion is great, tasty, broth is clean and light.
Service 5 ⭐️ very attentive and accommodating.
Atmosphere 5 ⭐️chill, I feel relaxed eating, and they have working ac.
Must try their oxtail pho! Oxtail has a lot meat and pcs. So far I have not had highblood when I finish my oxtail pho which is good that’s why I keep coming back. I know that when I finish my bowl I won’t have any problems (but that’s my experience). Pho Time is my go to for oxtail pho, bun bu hue, and pho in general.
*i’m not sponsored or paid in any shape of form. Just a loyal customer who loves their food 😁”
“This food is EXCELLENT. Got #20: chicken and beef, with sides of seaweed, noodles, cabbage, bok choi, rice, gyoza. It was DELICIOUS. If my stay here was longer, I would be back for sure. The owner was so nice. He gave my sisters and I complementary mango drinks which were so fresh, real and delicious. Support this awesome business!”
“It’s still taste the same when it first open till now…..gooooddddd!!!”
“Had my 35yrs UPS retirement party May 17th. Reserve the whole place from 4-11pm. Also you can bring your own food for your party too, but you can't bring in bottle water. They don't serve glass water either. It cost $3 for bottle water. Very nice staff and owner. Very clean restrooms too. Mahalo Blue Tropix Bar & Grill.”
Cheap Eats
“Food was good. Sevice was pretty quick. Prices seems good for island prices, although my Midwestern sensibilities are out of calibration here. There were plenty of adventurous choices in the way of single slices, but I went the safe bet with pepperoni and sausage. Decor was specifically on theme with the overall Boston motif. However I personally refuse to acknowledge 2004 and 2013 on the Red Sox World Series banner hanging on the wall. 😉”
“I love coming here when I can and I order the milk teas smoothies and regular teas and the egg waffles normally its great and no complaints today I found small pieces of hair in my waffles not just one tiny piece of hair but couple tiny pieces i don't appreciate having to eat around things because if has something gross so I dumped my 6 dollar waffle.”
“Very friendly staff and good music, menu is also very easy to understand and have a lot of options. Plenty parking outside and they have convenient hours. Place looks very clean and have options for sitting. Today I tried the cocoa lover with and added some lychee, it is so delicious and refreshing, will definitely come back to try more of their teas.
Parking: Access from kaahumanu street”
“Great place, better than most in Waikiki. Well worth trying out. The food was excellent and service was the best we have seen in a long time on island. Wife had the Chefs Special of Veal and Shrimp in caper wine sauce, I had Veal With marsala and mushroom sauce. Both delicious and well prepared. I highly recommend Paisanos!
The one downside is for the older hostess, she first tried to seat us in the back facing the toilets. That's always going to be a no go. The place was nowhere near full so ...in most restaurants; if the place isn't full, those are the last seats to fill, that almost set the tone for this review. Because usually first impressions are everything. Otherwise we had the best table service we've had on island in over 20 years. Bonus, the food was great too.”
“Went here with a couple friends for the first time and it is fairly expensive, looking at the prices, luckily the lead of the bridal party was paying since she made the reservation, otherwise this is one place I wouldn't have been able to touch for a while. As for the food, it's good. It's just your simple hot pot, we went for the basic ichiriki soup base with the PorkZilla Nabe.”
“seen this place on tinytvs Instagram. so me and my other half went to try it out. omg best fried chicken wings ive had on island , hands down!”
“Affordable price for buffet lovers. Valet parking is reasonable... Lots of choices to choose from... all you can eat for a price you will never regret...”
“I come to Oahu every year, this is my first time here. Came to Uncles for a business dinner. It was great from start to finish. Great service, great apps, great entrees, great desert! I'll definitely visit again when I come to Oahu. I had the ahi sashimi app, shrimp & chips entree and coffee crème brûlée they were perfect and delicious.”
“Newtown Korean Restaurant has flavorful but light korean dishes. Each dish isnt overpowering with salt or spices, but a well balance flavor level for your pallet. The quality and fair price makes this establishment a must try!”
“I lived in Korea for six years. It’s hard to find that perfect beef and leaf joint you remember from your Sam gyup sal days in Korea, but this place can do it.#1. The staff is great. I enjoy seeing them every time I go.#2. They have the soju, the Korean beer, the makgeolli.#3 The BBQ is on point, the sides are delicious and the kimchi is always great.If someone doesn’t like this place, then they don’t like real Korean food. Plain and simple.”
“I was unprepared for this place to be inside the mall in the food court. We drive all over looking for it. Once found though it was really great service and some of the best mocktails I have ever had.”
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“Food was good. Sevice was pretty quick. Prices seems good for island prices, although my Midwestern sensibilities are out of calibration here. There were plenty of adventurous choices in the way of single slices, but I went the safe bet with pepperoni and sausage. Decor was specifically on theme with the overall Boston motif. However I personally refuse to acknowledge 2004 and 2013 on the Red Sox World Series banner hanging on the wall. 😉”
“Husband & I was very pleased with our waitress. Wished I knew her name. It’s our 1st time eating here & she recommended some plates. I had left overs so I signaled her for a box & she came back laughing because I looked like I was doing “baby shark”. She made my day & I will not signal baby shark again at any restaurants. **sigh** Anywho… We will go back to try other plates. Yummy food, Awesome service & perfect atmosphere!!”
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“The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the catfish plate with sides (Mac n Cheese & Yams). With the banging apple cobbler! A must try… Please try the bbq sauce….way back sauce from Webb’s from Cleveland, Ohio. Great Unc… would be proud of you for bringing Midwest taste to Hawaii.”
“This location is just as amazing as their original! Incredibly refreshing, many flavors and toppings to choose from.
Affordable, and tastes amazing!
Each shave ice comes with free mochi and fresh fruits.
I highly, highly recommend both this Aiea location, and their town location. It is a must!”
“Had no idea this was in the mall when I looked up shaved ice places. But I really wanted shaved ice while I was in Hawaii and this one looked really good. It do not disappoint other than the location.
I got the mango cheesecake ice wave and subed the ube vanilla swirl soft serve”
“Head to Halawa and grab some lunch at Bombuchaz. We ordered the hamburger steak plate and the #3 special with beef stew, chicken long rice, and pan laulau. Yummers! The stew uses short ribs which made it even better. The flavors was spot on. We went there at 10:30 so only had about 3 people in line. I've heard they sell out so get there early and get your grub on!”
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“Sushi Spot is truly the place to go for fresh, high-quality sushi. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. The staff was so kind and attentive—always keeping our waters full and our table tidy throughout the meal. We’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!”