“We were so busy tonight running errands that we had little time or thought for dinner. My wife and I were hungry and I didn't have much cash on me. We were on H1 headed home and called ahead for an order of pork fried rice. It was very good. We also asked for a small to go cup of vinegar to "kick it up a notch"! Lol. We also added a bit of Tabasco just to open the nasal passages. Lol. The response time was quick and the food hot and ready as soon as I got to the restaurant. We love the large healthy serving size for the money. My wife and I split it down the middle without argument, which was nice for a change. See the picture below and keep in mind this is one serving. Yup, well worth the visit. I'm stuffed!“
“The best noodles in Honolulu ever. The broth was light but at the same time super delicious. It was not complex and just dreamy. I was craving for more after eating this. Aside from the highlight, the runner up dishes that I tried included the beef stick, small but mighty beef on a stick. The musubi was also very good, perfect size. Overall, service was speedy, humorous, and nice. The waiter we had was just hilarious and welcoming. This place is literally in the middle of nowhere, but this isn't your creepy restaurant, this is a cozy, sanctuary for your noodle cravings . Coming back on my next voyage to Honolulu.“
“Visited Golden Pork Tonkotsu Ramen Bar recently and I've got to say, the flavors here are a real journey for the taste buds! The original tonkotsu broth was rich and deeply flavorful, offering a creamy and hearty experience that I absolutely loved. I also tried the spicy flavor broth, and while it packs a punch with its heavy spiciness, I found myself leaning more towards the original flavor for its pure, unadulterated richness.The chicken karaage, on the other hand, was a bit on the dry side for my liking. It's not a deal-breaker by any means but something for the kitchen to note.Overall, this place serves up some seriously delicious ramen with broths that are bursting with flavor. It's a solid choice for any ramen lover out there. I'm giving it a well-deserved four stars. Highly recommend trying the original tonkotsu broth if you're visiting for the first time!“
“I was looking for "good cake noodle place" for Aunty's BD family party (food theme was Chinese) and on the Yelp, I typed "best cake noodle", then this place hit! Located at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza face to River St. This place is very cozy restaurant but the lady is very friendly and nice. We felt we were very welcomed. We did phone order, ~2 House Special Cake Noodles (gravy on side), 1 Sauted Garlic Ong Choy, and 1 Sauted Choy Dum- and we were told in 15-20minutes to ready. (The party size was small) House Special Cake Noodle has Choy Sum, Shrimp, fish cake, and sliced meat in a gravy, the noodles are fresh fried and after poor the gravy, the texture became soft and tasty. Sauted Garlic Ong Choy and Sauted Choy Sum were both good!!! I love this place and would like to try different menu next time! Anyway, we parked at the Chinatown Cultual Plaza parking, no validation but still cheeper than other parking. (In 30min is free 31min to 1 Hour is $1, after that $1 each additional per hour. If you just order for to go, I recommend to avoid exactly lunch time, it was easy to find the parking spot.“
“Fooki is an amazing spot as a solo diner, date night spot, or with a group of friends you want to catch up with. I ordered the Seafood Laksa, which was very flavorful and if you end up saving the leftover curry coconut creamy broth, would be ideal for layering on top of any appetizer. The Shrimp Paste Noodle Soup could've been improved upon as the broth wasn't too memorable, however the hand made shrimp paste was fairly unique. If you have a group bigger than two, would recommend making reservations to play it safe!“
“Very busy, otherwise 5 stars on atmosphere.I like their fried items more than I like their ramen, but that's probably due to my whiteness. Really good flavor in everything.Vegetarian options: Soy based meat and tofu options. There are more vegetarian options than not.Wheelchair accessibility: It is on the ground floor, so it should be easy to roll in“
“Best soba in Honolulu! If you’re searching around for soba restaurants, do yourself a favour and just go here. This was my second favourite meal during our entire honeymoon trip in Hawaii and we came back on the last day. I got the Tempura Soba Set A (Zaru style) and added Mentaiko. The soba is handmade so it’s fresh and bouncy and the tempura is fried perfectly. We also highly recommend getting the Miso Gindara- it was so buttery and flavorful!At the end of the meal, they will give you a pot of water that they used to boil the soba noodles. Pour a bit of it in your leftover soba dipping sauce and drink it for a soothing and clean tasting drink to end the meal.This place is popular so if you’re going during dinner, there will probably be a line up. Just write your name down on the board at the entrance and they will call you when your table is ready. There are two seats inside at the waiting area and a few seats outside the restaurant for you to sit while waiting.Highly recommend this place. Food is great and the ladies are so cute!Don’t forget, it’s BYOB. They just charge $1 for each cup.“
“Hands down the best hole in the wall, yet not whole in wall Chinese joint ever!We always order the Beef Flank and Tendon egg noodle and hubby orders the look fun, and we add wontons! It's Heaven in a bowl!The tendon is nice and tender while the beef practically melts in your mouth...and the wontons, the wontons with a blend of chewy ground pork and pieces of shrimp round out the deliciousness of the wontons!If you get the jook, make sure to order early because they run out! We lucked out today and they still had it.And the Chinese donut....oh they make it fresh to order so it comes out piping hot and crispy!We didn't order it this time but their look fun roll is full of carbs but...but it's worth every calorie, try it, trust me. You'll be fat, but a happy fatty!I highly recommend this place, it's good and it hits the spot!“
“For some reason since the pandemic the price of Pho has skyrocketed. I mean everything has gone up in price, but pho seems to have gone up more than any other food. Pre pandemic, it was about $11. Now, if you're lucky its $16. My usual Pho place, Pho Tri on Kalakaua and Beretania had a special on Saturdays. Buy one bowl at about $11, get the second one for 50% off. Two people could dine for $20. After discontinuing this offer, they raised the price up to $16 meaning the cost had gone from $17 to $32. I stopped going there and stopped eating Pho as a result. For $16 you can still get a fresh caught fish plate at Nico's which to me represents much better value.Anyway I still get the urge to eat Pho and this place was convenient with excellent reviews.We got one Rare Steak and Meatball Pho ($17) and one Seafood Pho ($17.50).I would say everything was average. My dining partner said the broth was too oily. It didn't bother me too much. Size was average, amount of protein was average, amount of garnishments was average, taste was average. Everything is what you'd expect.Service was good. Water was refilled, and whom I presume were the owners were friendly. I think the price is a little high, but its a small restaurant and they need to make a living. I would go back if I wanted Pho and didn't want to drive. Some places in Chinatown, the taste and portion size is a little bit better and the prices are a couple bucks less.“
“Stopped here for lunch based on other Google reviews and the food didn’t disappoint. A sign of a really great chow fun is when the noodles aren’t clumped together and everything is perfectly seasoned and pulled together over a hot wok.It’s an unassuming spot and out of the way from usual tourist areas but worth checking out.“
“Another gem inside Topa building in downtown right next to Komala curry. Sabal offers very limited menu. If I read correctly, you can choose from three items. I chose the noodle bowl and that is dry noodle bowl with fresh made korean style vegetables and you get to choose a protein. Their noodles are from Sun noodle as stated. This is one man operation so there maybe a wait especially during peak lunch hour. If you're conscious about eating healthy lunch, this maybe an option for you for $10.“
“The sushi here was FANTASTIC! I got the Hawaiian roll, and it was the best sushi roll I've ever had. It was the perfect balance of textures and flavors. No soy sauce required!I also enjoyed watching their television of various authentic Japanese dishes being made. Very fascinating.“
“My family got this place from a Youtube best places to eat video, and let me tell you we were NOT disappointed. After careful consideration and reading reviews we decided we had to try the 'beefy wild' ramen and the Seabura ramen. Both were so so delicious. Unlocking the true potential of our tastebuds, truely. I can confidently say that this was the BEST ramen I've ever had in my entire life. We HIGHLY recommend coming here for a delightful ramen experience. They cook the broth over a total of 25 hours to get the most premium flavor and consistency of their beef broth. Furthermore, the service is amazing. Our waiter Jeremiah was extremely nice and helpful. We will be comparing every other ramen to this one from now on, and fear that it will never be topped.“
“Stepping into Jane's Fountain is like taking a delightful journey back in time. This iconic diner, with its vintage charm and retro fixtures, offers more than just a meal – it offers a slice of Hawaii's rich history. Its time-worn counters and stools, where countless stories have been shared over the years, have seen generations come and go, yet the spirit of 'aloha' remains as vibrant as ever.The menu is a wonderful mix of comforting local favorites and classic American dishes. Their loco moco is hearty and flavorful, with a perfectly cooked egg atop a generous portion of rice and beef patty, all smothered in a rich gravy. The saimin warms the soul with its savory broth and springy noodles. And don't get me started on their breakfast offerings – the pancakes are fluffy pieces of heaven!The staff, many of whom seem like they've been part of the Jane's Fountain family forever, serve with genuine warmth and familiarity. It's not uncommon to see regulars greeted by name, making the dining experience feel personal and cherished.For those seeking a taste of old Hawaii combined with scrumptious food and heartwarming service, Jane's Fountain is an unmissable gem in the heart of Honolulu.“
“This small restaurant has free parking, on the Ewa side of the building. Since there is limited parking stalls, I phone in my order and try to pick up my take out before dinner rush. Usually there's only one waitress and she is friendly and provides a homey feel to this cozy place. Chinese New Year's Day is their busiest day of the year. This year there was one young man, helping with take out orders and it took 1.5 hrs to fulfill order. The Shanghainese culture is not very well represented in Hawaii. This is the closest I can get to chao niangao (炒年糕 'fried year cake'). These non-glutinous, rice, flour cakes are cut into medallions and stir-fried with chicken and vegetables. Note, this restaurant is not Shanghainese but an overall representation of Eastern and Taiwanese dished. This place reminds me of home cooking but often times I feel Popo's one tasted better but I'm comparing their food to a childhood memory, which is not fair.“
“On a mission to try all the Vietnamese restaurants in China Town, and all of Oahu. I've found my new favorite summer roll! I don't even care that the rice paper tore because it had yummy pork and shrimp and the peanut sauce had great flavor. The vermicelli bowl also had a lot of food and great flavor. I will definitely be back to try to pho and bunbohue. I ordered for takeout and the lady was super nice to me.“
“I'm not sure how long it's been around, but I've been curious about this spicy hot pot restaurant?The inside of the store is not very large, but there is a good amount of space.The pot is for one person, so each person can choose their favorite soup.Suddenly, I'm spicy soup♪My friend ordered the original.Both soups are delicious?The meat seemed a little expensive.I'm a cheap hotpot person who can be satisfied with tofu, vegetables, and delicious soup?This time I didn't order meat, but instead ordered vegetables, tofu, mushrooms, and maloney.As the waiter had advised, the spicy soup was very spicy!I thought it would make me sick to my stomach later, but the soup was delicious and I ended up drinking way too much ?You can also order the sauce instead of having it all you want.This time we both chose lime sauce (I don't remember the exact name, but ?), and it was delicious too! ! It's a little sweet and mild, so when you eat it with the spicy tofu or mushroom sauce that soaks up the spicy soup, it becomes mellow and delicious.Recommended for those who like spicy food♪This time I didn't have any alcohol or meat, so I'm sorry that the price was so cheap?It's probably around $50-80 per person, including alcohol and meat.As expected, the result wasn't easy on my stomach, so I won't eat it often, but it was a taste that I would like to eat again ?“
“5 out of 5 stars for sure! This is a Buddhist restaurant meaning everything is vegetarian. However don’t think you’re going to chew some grass. Every thing is cooked, with options for tofu, rice, noodles, turnip cakes, vegetables. I always opt for four choices $18. Then I get to taste many options. Parking nearby streets or in front of the post office. Make sure you pay parking because downtown is patrolled pretty often.“
“Cute and cozy place right next to karaoke! The black garlic ramen was delicious (take it from someone who's tried lots of great ramen). Their cocktails were great too! Friendly staff as well! Will definitely be back next time I'm in town.“
“My favorite place to get freshly made Pansit, Miki soup noddles, and Won Ton Wrappers. They also make various noodles and wraps such as Chow mein, Chow funn, Saimin, Mandoo wrap, Udon, Suimai wrap, and their new: Kaigushu noddles. Each items are fairly priced per pound. Recommend coming here for freshly made noddles/wraps.“
“Food is really tasty. I had the retro spicy noodles, the spicy dumplings, the spicy chicken wings and the popcorn chicken. All the flavors when it says spicy is pretty spicy. It's an instant numbing of the mouth. I loved it all. The flavors, the saltiness everything is well balanced. The service is nice. There was one server. She's friendly and kind and the chef comes out to speak to customers when there aren't orders placed to ask how you're doing. The ambiance is decent. There are 5 tables I believe. You must come early or off peak hours. The wait list is fast (20 min wait) but it depends on the people inside how slow or fast they are to eat. Some people like to talk a lot but if you see people waiting to eat, please eat faster. lol. The business makes profit from a faster eaters. It was all delicious and I will return.“
“This is probably my new favorite place for a seafood phõ as it is so flavorful. Also my kid said their bahn mi is the best yet. This place is tucked away across Walmart on Keeaumoku. It gets busy and has limited dining times. We were very fortunate to be the last on the list and they waited to serve us despite the restaurant closing. This place is small and quaint- eat and leave so others can enjoy too! We will definitely be returning.Parking: get validation“
“Food is delicious and does not disappoint at all.Consistency is on point as always. Service is so good and very friendly workers and has great customer service. The place is small, not that small but very clean. Until next time, Santouka Ramen, when I'm craving my spicy Ramen and gyoza.“
“The service from my male waiter at the bar seat on Thursday night was superb. He helped me order half portion as I was alone and gave good recommendations. The meat in the Pho 75 melts in your mouth. The escargot dish is a wonderful texture journey and a 10/10 down : fluffy outer crust and soft juicy escargot inside. The ahi toast was a pretty good intro dish. The fried chicken wing was good but not too special.The portion is generous , I was way too full at the end (4 dishes).“
“Favorite pho place on the island. Friendly staff with timely service. We’re always satisfied when we come here. I love the tofu pho with a side of meatball and a piece of French bread with their housemade butter. The chili garlic dipping sauce is also my all time favorite!“
“Nice little shop in Honolulu if you want Chinese cuisine. After quite an experience going to Mori on Waikiki beach the day prior, we decided to visit Chong Qing and needless to say, we needed this. Great food, attentive staff. Cold apps, to the entrees, was great. It felt like home. So definitely give this place a try if you're in Honolulu.“
“I used to live around this area, it's my go to place if I can't think anything to eat. My favorite zhajiang noodles and spicy dumplings. I've been trying other stuff since then tomato beef stew noodles also very good. Spicy black fungus refreshing with good amount of garlic. Not to mention the price is decent for bowl of noodles. If you dine in the also served you mung bean drinks, as far as I know mung bean drinks is good for your health, also cooldown your body. Now since I don't live around this restaurant anymore I do Uber and very glad the takeout tastes as great as dine in.“
“This place was everything I hoped it would be. So incredibly delicious. Staff is very friendly and attentive. The food portions were huge. The spice level was awesome! My only wish world be this place were bigger to fit more people! Love love loved it! We had the chicken fried rice, dumplings, spicy beef udon, fried chicken and noodle, curry Ramen. So so good!Kid-friendliness: They were so helpful for ordering for picky kids.“
“My friend took me here after he had tried it out. He recommended this place a few times but we haven't had the time to go until now.The location is right across from the Blaisdell Concert Hall and Thomas Square. This is a relatively small restaurant so there is limited indoor seating with a few tables outside. We had to sit outside because when had gone during lunch and it was busy.The food here is great. I had the Garlic Tonkotsu Ramen, Gyoza, and Chicken Karaage. All the items were prepared perfectly.I really enjoyed the food here and would not hesitate to go back.“
“I came w a party of about six and we were seated right away. It was a good spot to sit and talk and staff was very attentive to our needs. Food was awesome, so satisfying everyone at our table was silently eating and we paused and everyone commended how good the food was! Loved the space, the ramen really hit the spot and the staff was more than happy to help out when we asked for another order or when they poured more water for us. Mahalo !“
“I’ve been eating at this restaurant since I was a kid when the previous location was at Dillingham. It’s one of my favorite “comfort food”restaurants and it brings back a lot of memories. I love their saimin w shrimp tempura, miso butterfish and shrimp tempura plate. I’m glad they are still around. I know they have a new location but the nostalgia, the ono food and family memories is what brings me back here. I was recently there for a birthday dinner and our waitress was friendly and efficient. Tanaka Saimin #1Oahu, Hawaii“
“This is an excellent, small, family owned and run Vietnamese Restaurant. They have a very diverse, tasty menu items. My favorite is the curry crab and garlic fried rice. But, YOU won't be disappointed with any menu item.My friends from Japan and I just happened upon Bac Nam. We had just visited the Makiki Christian Church around the corner. Our party needed a rest. We were tired of walking. And, we all desperately required a good, healthy, tasty and filling meal. So, we decided to try Bac Nam Restaurant. What an unbelieveable find. The dishes are absolutely delicious.We had no introductions to this restaurant. But, the kind family style service and stunning dish flavors immediately won us over. And, since then, I have become a long-time, dedicated fan of theirs.My favorite is the combination of curry crab and garlic fried rice. Some of the restaurant patrons, who passed by my table, nodded and remarked that the dish was one of their favorites too.Later, I discovered that customers from all over Japan including as far north as Hokkaido, are their devoted patrons.My Vietnamese friends, who later came to Hawaii from Boston for a visit, also gave their full, strong stamp of approval along with their seal of authenticity.For all these reasons, I highly recommend the Bac Nam Restaurant for your's and your family's next stop. Give them a try. I believe, you will not be disappointed.Parking: Free parking stall behind the restaurant.“
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“A very nice surprise when my daughter took me here today. The hot sour soup was excellent and the only thing I didn't like was that the noodles were super slippery and hard to grasp with the chopsticks. But the flavors were spot on and the fried calamari appetizer was Ono. No sauce needed for the calamari. The pancake (soufflé) strawberry dessert was also delish and don't forget the ice cream with the dessert. My daughter forgot to order the vanilla scoop for $2. This place is a must try if you're in Pearlridge.“
“This is my favorite Pho in Waikiki, maybe in all of Oahu! Food is great, owners are amazing. Support this local business!!! My recommendation is the vermicelli salad with shrimp, so ono. DO NOT park at 7-eleven, good chance you will get towed. I watched 2 vehicles get towed in 30 minutes. My husband loves their pho. For the pic I posted I got extra shrimp and no spring roll. Trying to be healthier... but I did miss the fried deliciousness!!!“
“Staff was friendly and attentive, filled our waters multiple times. Appetizer arrived after our main dishes. Pad Kee Mao (drunken noodles) was exceptional. Their Pad Ped, which literally translates to “stir fry spicy” didn’t have the slightest hint of spice. Not a single chili. Perhaps they ran out of Thai chilis and served us anyways? We might try them again to see if this experience was a one-off, but will probably explore other Thai restaurants first.“
“This place is fantastic! I was on my way to swap meet on Wednesday morning where my cousin suggested we eat here. I had never been and since I was visiting back home, I went with her suggestion.The food, perfect.The service, perfect.The atmosphere for just enjoying your food, perfect.I had the #58 where the guy put it likea little bit of breakfast, lunch and dinnerand that was spot on.Highly recommend trying it here“
“This was my first time coming to this Vietnamese restaurant and the food was great. We had the Combination Pho, Lemon Grass Chicken, and Specialty Sandwich which were all good. We also ordered a side of spring rolls which were good but had only come with two green lettuce leaves which I found a little odd. Otherwise all the food was on point. I'll be coming back for sure to get my Vietnamese food fixThe restaurant was quite busy when we got there and the people kept coming so I'd imagine that it would be best to come earlier if you have a bigger group. Otherwise the tables do clear out quite quickly.As far as cost, this place is reasonably priced but it is in Chinatown so the parking is always a challenge. They also automatically charge gratuity for groups more than 6 people. Just keep that in mind if you come here with 6+ people.“
“I ordered thru UberEats as this was my 1st time ordering from this place. I ordered the Crispy Gau Gee (6 pc), Mini plate Chicken Katsu, Mini plate Teriyaki Beef, and the Fried Noodles (Spam and Fishcake).The food was really delicious, and the portions were worth the value. I definitely recommend anyone wanting some local food, order from here.“
“When in doubt Russel knows! In town for a few hours lunch with Russel & Kar this was his suggestion and of course it was Ono! We had spring rolls they were crispy hot and refreshing with the lettuce wraps and dip pho with rare beef on side and Russel had his favorite salad. Tea was filled regularly and we left super happy and full for a really good value too!!!“
“We had avoided dining here because of the health department finding them about 5 years ago. OUR LOSS! We tried it and was blown away by the food quality and taste! The restaurant is very clean, and so is the kitchen (visible through a large window behind the cashier). I've had the Japanese teshoku shrimp and the ramen set (tried the white broth which is boiled overnight and so impressed by its taste, that I ordered it again the next time we went there). Both were excellent. They also offerbrown rice which helps my diet restrictions. They are generous with the servings. The service is friendly and professional. It's become our new "go to" restaurant.Dietary restrictions: They offer brown rice.“