“Been meaning to try Guava Smoked. The restaurant itself is small. Drive-inn vibes with a few tables in the small space at Downtown Pearlridge. The person at the counter seemed like they were the owner and were very friendly. Ordered a mix plate with boneless chicken thighs and pork with mac salad and smoked fried rice. Also ordered the smoked salmon belly bowl. Prices were very reasonable. Our order came out quickly, and served to our table. The meat was very tender and tasty. Great smoke flavor but not overpowering. The fried rice was really really good, and the amount of meat chunks included in the rice was almost a 3rd choice. Smoked salmon belly was also really good. Mac salad was ok on its own but worked well mixed in with bites of meat/rice. Would definitely come back here. I've been missing out. My only wish is they had actual bbq sauce too instead of sambal and chili water.“
“I haven't been here in years. And it is exactly as I remember it. The weight is short don't let the line overwhelm you. The food is great. The only negative that I experience was the flies were flying on the ketchup bottle and the Shoyu bottles. A few times the fly landed on my husband's water cup. Plus the type of music they play was a very disturbing.“
“Got two mixed plates so got to try the smoked meat, smoked chicken, hamburger steak, and chili. All the smoked items were definitely the highlight. I didn't care much for the chili and the hamburger steak. The chilis flavors were not the best and I definitely prefer brown gravy for my hamburger steak. I'd come back again but will definitely just get more smoked items - if it's in the name of the restaurant, stick to those items.“
“Our Wonderful friend from the islands highly recommended Side Street Inn to us.This was our second feast here (dined here in 2023) and it did not disappoint.We ordered our usual, Collin’s Favorites.Crispy pork chops, tender Kalbi beef and garlic chicken with a scrumptious crunch yet tender.What’s not to like?? We Luv the food and the friendly service. Served family style, you’ll have full bellies or left overs.Everything was on point from the delicious food to impeccable service.Thank You and we’ll see y’all again.“
“Definitely one of our goto places to have some, what I call, asian street food. Every time we dine in, we can literally feel the spirit of Colin and Anthony Bourdain. It’s as if they are dining with us and enjoying the legacy classics. Amazing fresh food and cool ambiance.Go during the weekdays as the weekends are jammed packed.“
“Ordered Jolene’s by the Sea via Uber Eats:OMG the pastrami melt is amazingly delicious, love the bread too!Best entree: 6 crunchy huge won ton filled with cheese and brisket. Crunchy and flavorful plus the consommé I think was more like a rich snd delicious soup which made a bGreat dip for the eon ton. ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“
“I have been wanting to try this place for a while. There is parking in front but limited. We decided to park in the garage, which wasn't pricey. We went between 1 to 2, and it wasn't busy. We ordered the grilled cheese sandwich for the kids and waffle fries. Also ordered the Papa Smokes Burger, a Buttah Big Boi Burger, thai milk tea, and brown sugar ube milk.I wasn't too impressed with the drinks. Was a bit water down. But we did like the food. The waffle fries were crunchy and had nice seasoning to it. The grilled cheese was glooey and the kids loved that. The japanese milk bread used with the grilled cheese was good. My kids ate it, so I was happy, lol. I enjoyed the papa smokes burger. The bun was soft and the brisket and burger patties were cooked great. My bf really enjoyed the big boi burger. It is a big burger with three patties and he really enjoyed it. Overall, we enjoyed the food and would go back again. Sorry, pictures/videos aren't good. lol we were hungry.“
“Good, local-style food. They serve Breakfast all day. All da food choices are tasty & portion sizes are good. Usually have breakfast items- omelets, eggs & meat, pancakes, bacon & egg sandwich toasted. Main dishes are also delicious.Be sure to ask or check for their Specials. About 7-8 tables inside.“
“Went there for brunch and left very satisfied. First of it's always nice when there is parking garage nearby and the parking is free especially in Hawaii. So that definitely got us off to a good start. They don't take reservations and we needed our whole party there to be seated. I wanted so many items on the menu and glad we came as a big party so I got to try several things. The pics got me with the Milk N Cereal pancakes but they were actually too sweet for my liking.l but looked so pretty. The kids loved it though. The Brûlée'D French toast was bomb! Would definitely order this again. Wanted to try the pork chop so got it as an appetizer and it was crisp, juicy and seasoned perfectly. The loco moco adobo was also pretty bomb definitely finished this up and left no scraps on the plate. The kids and adults loved the bacon Mac n cheese.Great brunch spot and good service.“
“The good: Shrimp roll and shrimp melt were excellent! Service was friendly and efficient. Price was good for the island and the tomato bisque was yummy.The bad: The kitchen needs to toast the buns on the burgers and pulled pork because the pickled veggies make the bun soggy. Half our waffle fries were perfection and the other half were over cooked way too much.The ugly: The pulled pork was excessively fatty. If you eat outside the food is good and the flies know it, so prepare for their arrival. There was literally not a single fly until our food hit the table, then they came to join us for lunch.“
“My wife and I ended up at Smith and King's because the restaurant we originally planned to go to was closed. To our pleasant surprise, we thoroughly enjoyed our experience at Smith and King's. The food was exceptional, and the service was top-notch. We will definitely be back for the weekend brunch.“
“Great food, great service, great ambiance! Ordered the shrimp with spicy garlic and chicken with teriyaki sauce with all sides. Service was super fast, and the staff was extremely nice and made great conversation and recommendations on what to order. Located inside a hotel on their patio with the pool and jacuzzi. Since we had it for dinner, it was dark outside, and there were lights that were hanging on the patio that made the ambiance that much cozier. Great experience and highly recommend this location for some yummy Hawaiin bbq!“
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“Having tried Kamukura in Osaka, I was pleasantly surprised to recognize it when I came home. I got the abura ramen special half order and was not disappointed. The flavor was fantastic, and immediately brought me back to that small shop in Osaka. The fried chicken was a great side, and tasted great dunked in the brother as well. Overall, the quality was great and highly recommended. Then only downside is the price, which is quite a bit higher than some of the shops in the area.“
“When visiting from the U.S. Mainland, I usually visit this Zippy's location because it's close & convenient to where my relatives live. Service is usually fast & efficient, the restaurant is reasonably clean, and the menu selection and quality are excellent. As a creature of habit, I usually order the Korean Fried Chicken plate ($17.65, Sept. 2023). A somewhat healthier version is the Korean Chicken Salad ($16.45). And we usually check out the bakery selection (Napoleon's Bakery) for something sweet to take home.“
“We're tourists who were just looking for a place that wasn't touristy to watch a game. This was perfect! Prices are reasonable, and service was good. Parking lot is small, but there weren't many people (midafternoon on a Sunday) so it wasn't an issue. Kalua pork nachos were delicious!“
“In town for business and the security guard told us to eat lunch at Zippy's and have the Zip Pack. Not only did we have the Zip Pack, we had the Deluxe. In my mind, to have a plate with all of these very different things makes little sense - but it works. Especially when you are hungry! It's about a pound of rice, lol, a piece of fried fish, beef teriyaki, fried SPAM and a deep fried chicken thigh! Macaroni salad is on the same plate and the DELUXE version will add a huge scoop of chili on the rice. While none of these will be anywhere close to the best you've ever had - completing the lunch will give you a story to tell for the rest of your life! I'm guessing it's 2500 calories and I didn't want to eat for the rest of the day. Our server was hilarious and had fun with us. Decor is like a "mid" diner. The locals back at our office LOVE this place and were glad we stopped in.“
“The food was great and served hot. I ordered the Zip Pac Deluxe. My meal consisted of fried chicken, fish, teriyaki beef and spam over a bed of rice. This also comes with macaroni salad and chili. If you're a couple with one light eater, this will suffice you. Or get two and take some home for later.“
“We normally go to Kapahulu Zippys but on this particular saturday evening after 9pm it was packed with tourist, 6 of them in front of us and they were not familiar with the menu, one cashier in training...and one hungry customer that could not wait for 6 tourist to order. Not sure why but Zippys is seeing a influx of tourist. So we left and headed up to 6th ave Zippys with NO one in line and empty...wonderful service and food was fast. I'm normally okay with having zippys but this time I had to do a review for this saturday night dinner. Upon arriving at Kaimuki location parking lot was empty (sweet), no one in line, Cashier was on it...we ordered the special korean tofu and zip pack (for those familiar with zippys the portions have been decreasing in recent years, well not tonight), the zip pac had a bumbucha chicken and nice size portions, the korean tofu was really really good, did side order of mac salad which seemed larger than on the plate lunch. We also did napples which we waited 7 mins for (yes they made to order), that didn't make it home, had to eat it warm and fresh from the oven. Next stop zippys? Yes yes yes and kaimuki from now on. There was a point where kaimuki was always out of items especially the bakery but after seeing so many tourist at kapahulu, we are going back to Kaimuki and pray and hope they not sold out when we get there for our late dinners.“
“I really love this place. The people are super friendly & helpful. The selection is awesome for people who love Filipino delicacies. It's like being in the Philippines. They have baka skin, kilawen kaldeng, kilawen baka, bulalo which consists of baka skin & delicious rich slightly creamy bone broth. Mmm delicious ! They also have a lot of breakfast selections which I need to go back & try. They have pancit too. Prices are average. There's a small dining area inside the shop. You'll see their food truck first when you arrive. They prefer cash but do accept card. You definitely won't be disappointed.Parking: Ample free parking available.Kid-friendliness: Children if all ages are definitely welcome here.Wheelchair accessibility: There are no stairs that I can remember seeing.“
“Incredible food and friendly service. I cannot impress thru words how awesome Chelsea is. She went thru the entire menu and spoke on any dish I asked about. This is our second time as the first time was take out and the food was incredible. I dined in for breakfast and the food was incredible again. We moved here from Europe a few years ago and really appreciate the healthy style of cooking they do versus the normal sugar / salt / fat / fried food. All I have to say is come and just come and try it. It is great.Finding Sweet Corner Cafe is a little tricker. It is down the inclined drive and in the basement of the building off the street. There is a vertical banner with a Lucky Cat at the top of the drive by the street. I just parked on the street and walked down the incline to the entrance on the side of the building. There was a cat (Biggie) hanging out by the door and Sweet Corner Cafe is just down the hall with a sign above the door.“