“They accommodated our party of 12 last minute although short staffed. Everyone enjoyed their dinner.Returning home for the holiday from SF and Chicago, we would like to say...Aloha and Mahalo nui loa, for your excellent service and ono food.Hau'oli La Ho'omaikai Big City Diner!“
“A great place for great food any time of day! Business has a kitchen and a bakery. My wife and I had a free day while visiting family in Kailua. We both had a Moco Loco which was fabulous and generous. Eggs cooked to perfection and a tasty gravy. After we were done, we couldn’t resist bring home a pastry for later. A very nice experience!“
“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.“
“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.“
“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!“
“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.“
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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.“
“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!“
“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.“
“This review is long overdue. If our family is ever in the mood for generous portions of our favorite comfort foods, at a very reasonable price, our Hawaii Kai L&L is our 'Go To' place. We've been going to them for years, and I'm still always amazed at how even their mini takeout packages are literally packed with our selections (and I'm not talking about the rice; I'm talking about the entree). If you've ever been there, you might be wondering why I even gave them 5 stars for atmosphere, when it's not all that unique or special. It's because the tables, seats and floors are always clean, there are no unpleasant odors, and they're right on the marina. As for service, they're always accommodating of my requests to substitute green salad for rice, even though I'm violating my low carb diet with a scoop of their delicious mac salad. They're always pleasant and polite. The food is always ready when we arrive for our takeout orders, and utensils and napkins are always present in the bag. Best of all, we each have our favorite entrees, and they're consistently prepared in the same delicious manner. I hope they'll never leave Hawaii Kai, as I don't know what our family would do.“
“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.“
“We go here every month usually on a weekend afternoon. My order came out cold. Husband’s order was hot. Everything was as anticipatedParking: There is a large parking lot around the shopping center as well as a two story parking structure.“
“The staff was friendly and helpful. We enjoyed the koren chicken, chili, mac salad, fried chicken ?...oxtail soup was bland, fried noodles was salty and the zip pac was not my thing ?....it took a while to get our food...maybe because we were a family of 4.Next time we will order separately.“
“Just like their breakfast place (Over Easy) a block away in Kailua, the food is so tasty. The husband and wife team (owners) are formally trained chefs. They do a remarkable job on creating specialty dishes, as well as making basic menu items a cut above the norm. Hubby loves their Portuguese sausage and brisket dinner and I love their pulled pork.“