“Good homestyle restaurant with friendly attentive staff. They treat you like family here and really appreciate and value their guests. Super convenient for folks who don't want to drive over the hill to dine. My mom and dad come here for lunches occasionally and we've had a couple of birthday parties here. Picked up to go for mom and dad during Covid and service was outstanding then. Good vibes from all of the staff including the managers (previous and current) who are hands-on and check in to make sure guests are happy. They're good with large parties. The servers know the menu well and they're attentive while allowing guests to socialize. EZ parking too!! Mahalo!“
“I was surprised at how good the steak was. We originally planned to eat at another establishment, but the wait time was ridiculous. The service was good, but the restaurant itself seemed a little dated. Overall, a surprisingly good experience.“
“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.“
“I've been to Hawaii twice, and I've eaten here 11 times. It's the best udon I've ever had. The portions are well sized and there are several options and sides. The staff is incredibly hospitable. The price is fair for the quality and amount of food. I will be coming back every time I visit this beautiful island.Parking: Paid parking is around the area, but not directly where the restaurant isWheelchair accessibility: It is wheelchair accessible, it's on the ground floor“
“Amazing food. Fish is so fresh. The bowls are dynamic and flavorful. After moving to Oahu, I became obsessed with poke and would go out of my way to eat it from different places. I found Aloha Cones one random day as I was looking for the nearest place. Since then I have not found a poke spot that I like more, and I did indeed keep looking. If you ask me, this is the best poke on the island. Two years and counting, Aloha Cones is still at the top of my list.“
“This small little place have some really good sandwiches and salad. I never got a chance to try their soup but I heard it's good. They also have açaí bowl and it's not bad. Just be careful around there looks a little sketchy and parking is kind of weird if I remember.“
“The best service and family. Small business with a big heart. Opel and Lio were very attentive to our family, while Aoy along with the rest of the staff prepared our meal. Great food, great atmosphere, wonderful people. Praying the family is doing well. Can't wait to visit again the next time in in Honolulu.“
“The food is simply amazing. We ordered the nikitama udon, kake udon and the chicken katsu curry. Talk about insane flavor hitting all the right spots. We also tried the large katsu, tempura, tempura crab, croquette and tamagoyaki. Staff are very polite and attentive. The asian cashier working was very friendly and one of the most kindest i have seen in honolulu. Will definitely eat at a marugame udon again.Kid-friendliness: Udon“
“Food was great, the restaurant family was very friendly and patient with our picky 5 year old water. Grandma brought out a bunch of things for him to try, she was so kind and thoughtful. Also, come hungry or expect to bring home a lot of leftovers... The pork dishes we ordered came in very generous portions, I could only put away about half of my crispy pork belly before I hit my food wall.“
“We got a melon slushy it was so yummy. Round off 5 bucks a cup it was cold sweet and bright green ? my little ones enjoyed it maybe next time we will try the food ? out door seating and it was sunny and breezy that day so it was a nice little spot to stop ✔️“
“It's not the best place to look at on the inside, there's no tables, only barstools. It is a small shop so that's understandable. The sandwiches were DELICIOUS. The girls at the counter were very nice. I found this place because of their Instagram post highlighting their sandwiches. I definitely will go back. Parking was kinda tight but it's in a strip type mall.“
“it is delicious! I don't know if it was because I ate poke with a lot of ingredients, but it was a truly colorful feast of flavors? And the ingredients were so fresh that it was a happy meal! It’s also great to eat alone! I thought tuna was a smelly fish, but this restaurant made me realize that what I had been eating was not real tuna.“
“Had a, beyond, wonderful experience here with The Kanikapila Project and guests. Ukuleles being played by some of the best Ukulele musicians there are. Great food, great atmosphere, great food, and raised money for the Kapi’olani Women’s and Children’s Hospital. Who could ask for more? The Gods even blessed us at the end, with some light rain.“
“You def have to stop here! Amazing food and beautiful location. Service was great super friendly workers who treat you like friends. Loved the shopping too lots of great stuff to buy. It is very hard to find though i do recommend better signage since we had to ask the restaurant below where it was.“
“We were in between lunch and dinner and wanted to grab a quick bite instead of a full meal before we visited the museum.We ordered a cheese burger and a mezze plate to share among 3 of us. Both items exceeded our expectations, especially the cheese burger. It's very juicy and tasty with plenty of sides - among the best burgers we ever had. Price is also very reasonable considering the high quality of the food.The lady who served us is very nice and professional. We enjoyed the tasteful and pleasant ambience also. Highly recommend!“
“Woooow amazing restaurant!!! Really fast and kind servers! Their food was exquisite. My friend brought me here for a late Birthday dinner and I am hooked I love this place. They have 18% off pastas during their happy hour. We were looking at the menu and were debating what to get so we ended up getting 3 different pasta dishes to share. The mushroom risotto, bolognese, and the uni pasta. My favorite dish is the bolognese I love that the pasta was not over cooked or mushy. It was a perfect texture Al dente and the meat sauce was not over powering. I'm not a huge fan of uni but my friend was and that was her favorite dish.“
“Love this place! Newly discovered, passed by so many times and never noticed, it is hiding between two buildings. Food is amazing, just perfect amount of salt and spices to hit your taste buds. Desserts are great too, sampler plate was a winner.Nice place overall, great service, presentation, ambience.One note! Please fix the bread, it is too light and soft.“
“Great food. A little on the pricey side but everything is more expensive now. Think of this place as the Whole Foods of plate lunches. Loco moco was delicious and the steak risotto was ono and they gave a lot of risotto. The fresh catch - Mahi was moist and flavorful. Service is ok - friendly but had to repeat the order a couple of times on the phone. Wish they had online ordering, plus they don't include what sides are available on the website. Limited parking and sitting area on the park benches. Basically a take out place. Highly recommended that you call in your order as there is usually a wait time.“
“Excellent, high quality plate lunches cooked to order. Check their Instagram for daily specials.The rib eye was well seasoned and flavorful. The shrimp tempura is some of the best I’ve had. Thai chicken was also unexpectedly good. Hamada is now my new go to spot for local plate lunches. Highly recommended.“
Mediterranean • $$$
“My wife and I booked a reservation at Vein after viewing the photos and reading several reviews on Yelp. So, on Thursday, 4 April 2024, there we were. First, we want to salute the entire staff. We have never seen such a hard-working group. Our meal started with an Aperol Spritz and a Negroni 13, accompanied by Karaage artichoke hearts and grilled Tako. Both of these starters and the drinks were superb. Next, we ordered lamb and Pistachio pasta. The grilled lamb was the best we've ever had, anywhere on the planet. The bucatini pasta was perfectly al-dente, covered in a house sauce of puree and pistou pistachio nuts, Parmigiano Reggiano, and Prosciutto di Parma. This unusual creation was a first for us, and it was exceptional. Finally, we shared Creme Brulee and their fabulous Bread Pudding with a scoop of vanilla ice cream! Whew! This place is welcoming and comfortable. We never felt rushed. The Head Chef, Mr. Jordan Harris, was most gracious, taking the time to chat with us. He even added a special gift to our go bag! We will most definitely return! Five stars!“
“My husband and I eat here all the time. This place is so consistent it’s crazy!We like to order the Italian and Club sandwiches and eat half and order the Mandarin and Aloha Passion and eat half. Then we save the rest for the next day!! We love it! ?“
“It is a clean, small family owned Chinese restaurant. I Have been going to this restaurant for years. Love their Dan Dan Noodles. I always eat in and take out extra dishes home.They have recently expanded their menu. I Highly recommend this restaurant.“
“The staff are friendly and welcoming, I am happy with the food. They have really big portions and don't stop until the plate is full, highly recommended! I think it's worth the money you'll pay as far as parts. I go at least once a week because I'm close to work.The staff is friendly and welcoming, I enjoy the food. They have real big portions and don't stop until the plate is full, highly recommend! I think this is worth the money you pay as far as portions go. I go at least once a week since I work close by.“
“Love the food. Vegan friendly. Unique variety of sides. Fresh made. This visit we were there around lunchtime. Staff is great, but only bar seating for our party, and hadn't been cleaned since the previous people, had to wait 45 minutes for our food, and they were out of several menu items. Luckily we weren't in a hurry and the food was worth the wait.“
“Stopped by for the first time. The lobster rolls were delish. The portions were really generous and filing. It's mostly a take out since the seating is limited. I would call ahead and order or check to see what the specials are. Parking is located on the street. Will come back again sometime.“
“I recently went here with my family and a few friends and absolutely loved it. The service was quick with our waiter being very friendly. He brought out paper and crayons for the baby with us to play with. I wish I hadn't eaten before hand because the food was amazing. I ended up getting only a small amount, but I will definitely need to go back and try more when I'm on the island again.The pho and shrimp fried rice were some of the best i've had. Overall I really enjoyed the restaurant and highly recommend it.“
Salad • $
“Today I ordered the tofu salad with sesame dressing. I was totally impressed. There was not one wilted vegetable in that salad. Amazing! The dressing was great. I will go back there again. The gentleman working was so polite and had a great personality. Thank you for such a perfect salad. Good job!..Charlene NobrigaVegetarian options: The most important thing is the freshness and good quality of the vegetables. I couldn’t find one wilted vegetable. To me that’s impressive.“
“The sandwiches here are great. They all seem to be a few dollars more than you’d expect but that’s Hawaii. Customer service is great, but there is always something off when I come here. Sale system isn’t processing gift cards, they are out of a lot of offerings, or something else. The tables always have crumbs on them and food takes a little long. The sandwich variety and quality keeps me coming back despite these inconveniences.“
“Best hidden gem that serves up Jamaican soul food, which portions are large enough to feed the family. Every time we come to eat here and pickup food we are treated like family and feel like the owners are offering their love and passion into their community and delicious food. Try the oxtail and jerk chicken!“