Food they never lost the flavor taste from way way back ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Sour Soup, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Deep Fried Gau Gee
Milton K.
We used to be regulars at Maple Garden for their Chinese buffet, until their cook left some 10+ years ago. In 2024, my nephew chose Maple Garden to celebrate his birthday. They no longer have the buffet, so we ordered off the menu. While few were seated at the tables, they had a steady flow of takeout. Overall: *** Food: *** Value: *** Menu: ***** Ambiance: *** Service: **** Parking: *** RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Eggplant Sautéed (hot) = A Good! Fried Chicken Wing = A Tasty Honey Walnut Shrimp = B Hot & Sour Soup = B Mongolian Beef (hot) = C Mapo Tofu = C Lettuce Wrap with Pork = C Sautéed Crispy Green Beans = C Vegetarian E-Mein = C Deep Fried Gau Gee = D Sweet & Sour Pork = D Website: Yelp: YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video and menu can be found elsewhere. RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid
CJ M.
Delicious food. No other customers dining in. Some take out. No buffet. Loved the fried chicken wings & fish filets. I order the chicken for pot lucks. Always a hit. I've ordered it three times this month!!!
Clyde C.
I went there for the first time since new ownership. The food and service was good. The y are a szechuan cuisine restaurant. I was not too impressed about the presentation though it looked averagy. It depends what you order. The parking is really bad. They don't have much parking. They have additional parking at First Hawaiian Bank. The owner owns several cars which is parked at the location of the restaurant. That being said? Not enough parking. This pkace is worth trying.
Cj O.
Yummy hot soups! Perfect for rainy days! We also love their walnut shrimp and spicy eggplant tofu.
hiroshi inouye
Food is actually pretty good I usually do take out! So I finally went down there to eat Richard is a funny guy makes you laugh and the goes in the kitchen and cooks the food fresh. I ordered the bitter melon with pork and sweet sour pork it comes with soup and crispy gau gee. Braised pork belly is one of my favorites too! Check it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Baljinder Singh
Really amazing food at a good price! Amazing service, recommendation and adjustment to dishes if needed.Ordered combo plate with rice, sweet and spicy soup, kung Pao chicken, spring roll and fried wonton. With green tea.Delicious overall!Note: buffet has been discontinued as mentioned in the listing, all time ordered a la carte from the menu.Although the surrounding area is not greatVegetarian options: Has good vegetarian selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Lori H.
Friendly service Food was on the table quickly but overpowered by the sauces especially the fish with black bean sauce Peking duck was good
S J.
Recently enjoyed a lunch with family at Maple Garden on a Sunday! Missed not having their buffet since not available. Our order arrived quickly. We started with hot & sour soup (not too spicy, very delicious), then choices of beef broccoli, sweet/sour spare ribs, kun pau chicken, black bean chicken and more from the lunch plate selection. Also ordered spring rolls, steamed pot stickers, fried gau gee and a vegetable side dish. The quality of the food was excellent and perfectly cooked. If you are concerned about MSG, be sure to let the server know. Lastly, the online menu pricing is not current and the restaurant menu lists higher prices.
I haven't been here since my college days a long time ago so was excited to come here for a large group event where we took up the entire restaurant. i had a 10 course chinese meal. I parked at First Hawaiian Bank on a Sunday, i was told you can park at the bank. A sign said parking was $5 on Sundays, there is also free street parking nearby on Sundays. I had honey walnut shrimp, ginger chicken, roast duck, hot sour soup, fried oysters, fish w tofu, spicy green bean dish, Noodles, beef brocolli type dish, fried rice and almond float. The food was great, it wasn't the best chinese food i've eaten but decent. For example their noodle dish seemed lacking with ingredients and their almond float was just made from a mix w no almond taste. Everything tasted decent and it was a nice restaurant to relax and talk story. I give it 4 stars because it's good but not the best i've had. It's a nice place to eat and I'd recommend it if in the area.
Carlos Herrera
Definitely by far the best Asian food i have ever had!! The scallop soup was amazing. And the orange chicken was the best we ever had , so so crunchy. If ur in oahu u gotta check this place out..friendly customer service .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef
Thao L.
Great restaurant. We love the shrimp walnut, stir fried veggies, and literally everything else
Ed L.
I made a detour on a Sunday in June 2023 for an unexpected lunch. A mainland friend was meeting up with his family in Hawaii. Just happened he plays Pokémon Go too. #truestory The story goes that he told me he was going to be at this restaurant at 12:30pm. I apparently misjudged the time and got there later than I want and my friend and his family already went inside to dine. I ended up having to wait till about 1:30pm and they still didn't come outside after they were finished. And so, it was after 1:30pm by then, I basically decided to order take out from Maple Garden Chinese restaurant for a late lunch option. I ordered a basic noodle dish, which ended up costing close to $20. While the noodles was delicious, I just was in sticker shock mode, since I couldn't believe it was that much. I even ordered in Chinese to the server too, but apparently this didn't help. With that said, I waited inside the restaurant for my order. The decor in the restaurant was elegant and elaborate for a typical Chinese restaurant but it works for in person dining these days. I did enjoy the ambience while I was waiting for my order, so it would be cool to sometime dining later in a future visit. But however, it was just a takeout affair this time around the service. Here was typical and good also friendly too. The restaurant itself had about maybe 10 to 15 tables in side, but only one table was being used at the time I was there. It was basically a slow Sunday for them I guess. The overall experience here at Maple Garden Chinese restaurant was fairly good, even though I had to wait an hour and a half for my friend to finish dining with his family while he was on vacation. I enjoyed my time here and the food was good although I probably should've eaten it sooner rather than later since I ended up at Alamoana shopping center to grab a drink and had it also maybe 20 to 30 minutes later after pick up here at the Maple Garden Chinese restaurant. The restaurant itself is clean and quite sizable for the restaurant of its size. I'm pretty sure that they did not have air conditioner or at least one that is noticeable because I didn't feel it while I was there. It was bright enough to where it was enhanced mood lighting in a way that you could come and take your friends or even an actual date. For the most part, I was a good experience here even though I was not dining in. I should probably come here more often if I am in the area at a mood for Chinese food. While its not the best, it's pretty solid and what they are best at doing. The location is fairly good for me as it is accessible on the way home from work or play on the bus. With that said, if you enjoy Chinese cuisine and in the Honolulu area, consider coming to Maple Garden Chinese restaurant. It may be a typical place, but it's good for what you want and they have the usual noodles and rice dishes to satisfy even the picky of eaters. Maple Garden Chinese restaurant is simplistically located on Isenberg Street, about half a block or so from the First Hawaiian Bank building on Isenberg and South King Street in urban Honolulu, Hawaii. They accept major credit cards, if you carry them regularly. They also accept cash as well. As far as parking goes, they have a small parking lot next to the restaurant. Beyond that, your best place to find parking is basically the street parking nearby. If you are like me, your best bet would be routes 1, 1L, 3, and 9 that run perpendicular to Isenberg Street - S. King Street, S Beretania, and Kapiolani Blvd. and stop at Isenberg Street and walk a block or so up to the restaurant. The service is good and typical, friendly and where local comfort food is where it's at, when it comes to nostagia and Chinese cuisine. Maybe next time I should ask for the cold ginger chicken. Usually my favorite. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the service and ambiance. 3.0 stars for the prices. 4.0 stars for the food. Support local! B
Edie S.
We haven't been here in SO LONG but it was just as good as ever! The prices were pretty reasonable for the quantity of food you get too. A lot of the food we ordered had just a bit of char on some of it from the hot wok, making the food taste really, really good. Ordered a lot of food for 3 people but everything was excellent! House fried noodles were the thin kind I like, not greasy, with pork, vegetables and shrimp too. We also got crispy fried green beans with pork, sweet sour shrimp, black mushrooms with tender bamboo shoots, Shanghai rice cakes (YUM!), green onion pancakes all for $88. 6 items for under $100? Unheard of these days... Free parking outside the restaurant, and the best thing? Really, really good food .
Good food and fast service ?
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Food they never lost the flavor taste from way way back ???
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot Sour Soup, Honey Walnut Shrimp, Deep Fried Gau Gee
We used to be regulars at Maple Garden for their Chinese buffet, until their cook left some 10+ years ago. In 2024, my nephew chose Maple Garden to celebrate his birthday. They no longer have the buffet, so we ordered off the menu. While few were seated at the tables, they had a steady flow of takeout. Overall: *** Food: *** Value: *** Menu: ***** Ambiance: *** Service: **** Parking: *** RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Eggplant Sautéed (hot) = A Good! Fried Chicken Wing = A Tasty Honey Walnut Shrimp = B Hot & Sour Soup = B Mongolian Beef (hot) = C Mapo Tofu = C Lettuce Wrap with Pork = C Sautéed Crispy Green Beans = C Vegetarian E-Mein = C Deep Fried Gau Gee = D Sweet & Sour Pork = D Website: Yelp: YELP: Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video and menu can be found elsewhere. RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid
Delicious food. No other customers dining in. Some take out. No buffet. Loved the fried chicken wings & fish filets. I order the chicken for pot lucks. Always a hit. I've ordered it three times this month!!!
I went there for the first time since new ownership. The food and service was good. The y are a szechuan cuisine restaurant. I was not too impressed about the presentation though it looked averagy. It depends what you order. The parking is really bad. They don't have much parking. They have additional parking at First Hawaiian Bank. The owner owns several cars which is parked at the location of the restaurant. That being said? Not enough parking. This pkace is worth trying.
Yummy hot soups! Perfect for rainy days! We also love their walnut shrimp and spicy eggplant tofu.
Food is actually pretty good I usually do take out! So I finally went down there to eat Richard is a funny guy makes you laugh and the goes in the kitchen and cooks the food fresh. I ordered the bitter melon with pork and sweet sour pork it comes with soup and crispy gau gee. Braised pork belly is one of my favorites too! Check it
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Really amazing food at a good price! Amazing service, recommendation and adjustment to dishes if needed.Ordered combo plate with rice, sweet and spicy soup, kung Pao chicken, spring roll and fried wonton. With green tea.Delicious overall!Note: buffet has been discontinued as mentioned in the listing, all time ordered a la carte from the menu.Although the surrounding area is not greatVegetarian options: Has good vegetarian selection
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Hot and Sour Soup
Friendly service Food was on the table quickly but overpowered by the sauces especially the fish with black bean sauce Peking duck was good
Recently enjoyed a lunch with family at Maple Garden on a Sunday! Missed not having their buffet since not available. Our order arrived quickly. We started with hot & sour soup (not too spicy, very delicious), then choices of beef broccoli, sweet/sour spare ribs, kun pau chicken, black bean chicken and more from the lunch plate selection. Also ordered spring rolls, steamed pot stickers, fried gau gee and a vegetable side dish. The quality of the food was excellent and perfectly cooked. If you are concerned about MSG, be sure to let the server know. Lastly, the online menu pricing is not current and the restaurant menu lists higher prices.
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I haven't been here since my college days a long time ago so was excited to come here for a large group event where we took up the entire restaurant. i had a 10 course chinese meal. I parked at First Hawaiian Bank on a Sunday, i was told you can park at the bank. A sign said parking was $5 on Sundays, there is also free street parking nearby on Sundays. I had honey walnut shrimp, ginger chicken, roast duck, hot sour soup, fried oysters, fish w tofu, spicy green bean dish, Noodles, beef brocolli type dish, fried rice and almond float. The food was great, it wasn't the best chinese food i've eaten but decent. For example their noodle dish seemed lacking with ingredients and their almond float was just made from a mix w no almond taste. Everything tasted decent and it was a nice restaurant to relax and talk story. I give it 4 stars because it's good but not the best i've had. It's a nice place to eat and I'd recommend it if in the area.
Definitely by far the best Asian food i have ever had!! The scallop soup was amazing. And the orange chicken was the best we ever had , so so crunchy. If ur in oahu u gotta check this place out..friendly customer service .
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Mongolian Beef
Great restaurant. We love the shrimp walnut, stir fried veggies, and literally everything else
I made a detour on a Sunday in June 2023 for an unexpected lunch. A mainland friend was meeting up with his family in Hawaii. Just happened he plays Pokémon Go too. #truestory The story goes that he told me he was going to be at this restaurant at 12:30pm. I apparently misjudged the time and got there later than I want and my friend and his family already went inside to dine. I ended up having to wait till about 1:30pm and they still didn't come outside after they were finished. And so, it was after 1:30pm by then, I basically decided to order take out from Maple Garden Chinese restaurant for a late lunch option. I ordered a basic noodle dish, which ended up costing close to $20. While the noodles was delicious, I just was in sticker shock mode, since I couldn't believe it was that much. I even ordered in Chinese to the server too, but apparently this didn't help. With that said, I waited inside the restaurant for my order. The decor in the restaurant was elegant and elaborate for a typical Chinese restaurant but it works for in person dining these days. I did enjoy the ambience while I was waiting for my order, so it would be cool to sometime dining later in a future visit. But however, it was just a takeout affair this time around the service. Here was typical and good also friendly too. The restaurant itself had about maybe 10 to 15 tables in side, but only one table was being used at the time I was there. It was basically a slow Sunday for them I guess. The overall experience here at Maple Garden Chinese restaurant was fairly good, even though I had to wait an hour and a half for my friend to finish dining with his family while he was on vacation. I enjoyed my time here and the food was good although I probably should've eaten it sooner rather than later since I ended up at Alamoana shopping center to grab a drink and had it also maybe 20 to 30 minutes later after pick up here at the Maple Garden Chinese restaurant. The restaurant itself is clean and quite sizable for the restaurant of its size. I'm pretty sure that they did not have air conditioner or at least one that is noticeable because I didn't feel it while I was there. It was bright enough to where it was enhanced mood lighting in a way that you could come and take your friends or even an actual date. For the most part, I was a good experience here even though I was not dining in. I should probably come here more often if I am in the area at a mood for Chinese food. While its not the best, it's pretty solid and what they are best at doing. The location is fairly good for me as it is accessible on the way home from work or play on the bus. With that said, if you enjoy Chinese cuisine and in the Honolulu area, consider coming to Maple Garden Chinese restaurant. It may be a typical place, but it's good for what you want and they have the usual noodles and rice dishes to satisfy even the picky of eaters. Maple Garden Chinese restaurant is simplistically located on Isenberg Street, about half a block or so from the First Hawaiian Bank building on Isenberg and South King Street in urban Honolulu, Hawaii. They accept major credit cards, if you carry them regularly. They also accept cash as well. As far as parking goes, they have a small parking lot next to the restaurant. Beyond that, your best place to find parking is basically the street parking nearby. If you are like me, your best bet would be routes 1, 1L, 3, and 9 that run perpendicular to Isenberg Street - S. King Street, S Beretania, and Kapiolani Blvd. and stop at Isenberg Street and walk a block or so up to the restaurant. The service is good and typical, friendly and where local comfort food is where it's at, when it comes to nostagia and Chinese cuisine. Maybe next time I should ask for the cold ginger chicken. Usually my favorite. 4.0 stars for the overall experience. 4.0 stars for the service and ambiance. 3.0 stars for the prices. 4.0 stars for the food. Support local! B
We haven't been here in SO LONG but it was just as good as ever! The prices were pretty reasonable for the quantity of food you get too. A lot of the food we ordered had just a bit of char on some of it from the hot wok, making the food taste really, really good. Ordered a lot of food for 3 people but everything was excellent! House fried noodles were the thin kind I like, not greasy, with pork, vegetables and shrimp too. We also got crispy fried green beans with pork, sweet sour shrimp, black mushrooms with tender bamboo shoots, Shanghai rice cakes (YUM!), green onion pancakes all for $88. 6 items for under $100? Unheard of these days... Free parking outside the restaurant, and the best thing? Really, really good food .