Second visit and glad returned so quickly…read more Got their Teriyaki (?) Chicken Donburi and it was packed...the employee could not close it...she needed a rubberband. They used karaage chicken and it was excellent. Sauce was not too salty...fantastic. This donburi was filling and for $14 ; you won't get many better deals in town, not just Midtown.

Ordered a crunchy and tempura roll, along with a side of fried squid. The squid was better then…read moreaverage good. The squid was very fresh. The guy that was taking the order was very unfriendly. He was on his phone and finally looked up to take my order. He didn't give an order number or take a name. I had to go up to see if the food was ready. Anyways this place is meh. Sorry for interrupting the order guys social media time.

Sushi with Aloha…read more.. When there multiple locations finding them is much easier said than done as I was standing right at the storefront yet I'm given locations 1.4mi away...ugh! This is the Bishoo Square amongst many other food biz but there right here and many seem to flock over for the sushi and I just needed a simple bite and though it would be a great place to check out. They do have lots of options with grab and go drinks and some pre made bentos though it was the hot box with some spam Musubi that caught my attention and decided it was the one. I believe it was 2.92 yes quite pricey and it was quite small as well but well flavored with shoyu sauce and was a nice bite with well cooked rice and tightly wrapped for transport. A very tiny shop filled with lots of options is a cool place but I couldn't wait for the sushi with the long line so this was a great option in a jiffy and cravings were tamed as well. Thank you!

If you're looking for decent sushi, this is not the place. But if you're craving Korean food, this…read moreis the place. They are simply trying to do too much. The menu is so massive, they need five different signs. There's poké, spam musubi, hand rolls, bento boxes, ramen... I'm surprised they don't have a dessert and boba menu. All jokes aside, the Korean kapuna who run this place are super sweet. The uncle at the register is hilarious.

Takeout lunch from Downtown Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. While I was walking through the Topa Financial Center (makai Ewa corner of Queen and Bishop Streets), I saw "Aloha Sushi". I have seen other locations of Aloha Sushi, scattered around the area. It's so convenient for the people working at the end of Fort Street Mall area. There are hot entrées under the warmer, cold drinks in the refrigerator, and ready to go bentos on the counter! Just grab, pay at the counter, and get to your next destination! This particular location has cute plushies like Hello Kitty and Totoro! On the refrigerator, there are photos of a cute white dog... must belong to one of the workers. The pleasant workers liked Cony, Brown, Stitch, Miffy, and Nikki Bunny! I showed them how Brown will eat the Salmon Bento and share his broccoli with Cony, etc. At home, we enjoyed the ume avocado maki sushi a lot! That was a good combination! We also liked the imitation crab avocado sushi, zucchini and imitation crab jun (with yummy dipping sauce), and the salmon bento! All flavors were on point and everything had nice presentation! The shop was clean, organized, and bright! I would go back again!

Out of all the sushi places in town, Aloha Sushi is my go to. Although 3 blocks away from me, I…read morewill make that walk to get my sushi fix. This location has never done me wrong, the staff is friendly and loves what they do, their shrimp tempura roll is always delicious and from time to time I'll get their shrimp tempura curry, so filling and at a generous portion. The charmingly small store is kept flawlessly clean and is inviting. They also have popular bentos to go so anyone to grab and go, but they tend to go quick so get there early.

Excellent tasting tempura udon. Broth not salty came out hot. Lots of noodles,green seaweed,bamboo…read moreshoots. A small shop with lots of varieties. Sushi, bentos and chopchae.Seating in front to eat

A great lunch or breakfast spot in Pioneer Plaza. There's a lot of food to choose from when you're…read moredowntown but I highly recommend the bentos and kimchi fried rice. The bentos often change but always offer a great variety at an affordable price. I have yet to try the sushi but hope to soon! The owners are also very friendly and are super fast which is convenient during the work day.

Convenience location for picking up a quick lunch! Tonkatsu…read moresando was so good and reasonable! There are bento, musubi, curry and more choices! Definitely come back soon!

A convenient new lunch option for bentos! U Kitchen opened a second location which is inside Topa…read moretower next to Komala Curry. They have a variety of grab and go items ranging from grilled fish to chicken katsu, curry, and onigiri. I decided on the misoyaki butterfish bento, which was a great deal at $12.99. It comes with a small kakiage, half croquette, a gyoza, and kinpira gobo. The fish was perfectly charred and had the classic misoyaki flavor. My only complaint is that the rice was a bit dry and dense. The bentos are room temperature since they pre-prepare everything. It was a filling meal and I loved the variety! The long line went by quite fast since it's grab and go. You need to look ahead as you go to see all the choices and decide. Service was fast and friendly and it even came with a U Kitchen eco bag (not sure if this is just for the opening). I appreciate U Kitchen for providing some lunch options downtown that's closer to $10 rather than $20. I'll be back to try more bentos and the onigiri!

Owner/cook Lyndon Okata opened Okata Bento, an iconic, old-school, hole-in-the-wall, Japanese…read moretake-out plate lunch and bento shop on Dec. 1981 in Kaimuki. (Thanks to Yelper Craig T. who reminded me that it has been awhile since I last visited Okata Bento.) Initially started as a food truck, Okata Bento serves bentos, plate lunches, donburi, and sandwiches that are known for their quality and reasonable prices. Each bento comes in 2 sizes (medium & large) and has a layer of topped with furikiake, mahimahi, luncheon meat, egg roll, takuan, kamabako, and shredded cabbage; choices of entrée are teri beef/chicken, char siu chicken, mahi mahi, chicken/pork katsu, mix bento. Each plate lunch comes with 2 scoops rice, shredded cabbage, and mac salad; choices of entrees are the same as the bento and also hamburger/teri burger steak, loco moco, and luncheon meat/eggs. Donburis come in 2 sizes (mini & large) and include oyako, pork/chicken katsu, gyudon. Sandwiches include a variety of burgers, teri beef/chicken, mahi mahi, chicken katsu, luncheon meat/egg, grilled cheese. Hubby and I had the following: * Oyako donburi. Topped with sliced onions, bamboo shoots, mushrooms, and a mixed egg on rice, it was not overly sweet, but simply delicious! * Large bento mix of teri beef/chicken. Cut to bite-size pieces (great for toddlers), the soft and tender chicken and beef were glazed with slightly different teri sauces that seeped through the rice, making it very delicious and flavorful! We enjoyed the sides - egg roll, takuan, fishcake, shredded cabbage, mahi mahi, and luncheon meat. Yes, a side of mahi mahi even! And real luncheon meat, not spam! * Teri cheeseburger. Tasty homemade burger topped with cheese and flavorful teri sauce, which was a little messy to eat with the teri sauce oozing out of the bun, but am not complaining because it was so good! The food items are simple, delicious, and old-school or how we remember them being made many years ago. No fusion cuisine, no additional add-on ingredients, but what it was, pure and simple. This is a one-man operation. Owner/cook Lyndon will write your order on a notepad, take your payment (cash only), and prep/cook your order. As all requests are made to order, there may be a wait if there are others before you. Lyndon is efficient, as he has been doing this for years. Prices are very reasonable and below market prices for what you get. Note that Lyndon has no plans of going digital, as he believes it would increase prices. This is literally a hole-in-the-wall takeout shop only. Once your order is placed, you wait outside on the sidewalk until your order is ready, as there is no room inside. Old school eateries such as this have mostly disappeared, as owners have retired without any interest by others to take over due to the hard work and long hours required. And this includes Lyndon, who has two grown children who are employed in respectable jobs in New York City. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat (generally) 12n to 4p, Sun closed; since Lyndon is the sole worker, he determines his work hours, so don't be alarmed if it's late to open. Located at the top of Waialae Ave next to Cowcow's Tea and between Center St and Koko Head Ave, the restaurant does not have its own designated parking. Parking is available in the municipal lots across the street or metered parking along Waialae Ave. We do not go as much as we would like to due to the sometimes long waits and lack of parking, but we enjoy the delicious offerings of Okata Bento. We hope to go more often before this shop disappears if owner Lyndon decides to retire. Yes, this is how it was years ago and brings back good kid-time memories! Support local!

Update on Okata Bento today for lunch decided to pass by the establishment if there was a meter…read moreparking I would stop . Luckily right in front of Bank of Hawaii there was a parking so I parked . I ordered a cheeseburger for my wife and a mini chicken Oyako Donburi. I loved their Donburi very plain which is good only onions, mushroom, eggs and of course the chicken Katsu on top . The sauce was not too sweet just right how I like it . My wife said the cheeseburger was very good she said old school type of homemade beef patty little crispy on the end. The bun also crispy left on the flat top grill for a few seconds. The sauce was all mixed in . Just a reminder cash only and if you're in a rush this place is not for you . It's a one man show the owner cooks on the grill and takes your order . He also cooks made to order so it takes a little longer . Also parking can be a hassle if there's no metered parking available you'll need to park in the municipal parking across the street . Support local

Who doesn't love a convenient location, with great parking, always has available seating…read more(especially for large groups), and good food! In this crazy rainy weather, we wanted something warm and hearty. We got here at 5 pm on a Thursday and got a table. We ordered rare beef pho, chicken pho, and their crispy noodle dish with chicken. My beef pho had a nice strong spice taste. I added hoisin and sriracha to my broth for a nice addition. The crispy noodle dish reminded me of cake noodles the way the chicken and vegetables were in a thick gravy. Service was easy and quick. They got our orders in quickly, brought the food out quickly, and got us on our way without being overly pushy. Parking is easy, plentiful, and convenient in Manoa Marketplace. Pho viet is located on the second floor and there are stairs as well as an elevator to get up. I like eating here when I don't want to go downtown and deal with lots of people. It's a quiet area and a big open inside space. There were tvs without sound if you wanted to watch something.

I really wanted to love this place. The ambience was soo chill and bright. The high ceiling made…read moreit feel like it was a huge open space. Staff was friendly. I thought to myself, Oohh if this food is good I would definitely come back because this place is a vibe. It has a bar area so it would make a good place to go for drinks after work. Unfortunately the sandwich price is on what I consider the high side and only because of the lack of meat. I think I would go back and try their pho but now I don't want to be disappointed

Tempura Man is tucked behind Aloha Mamacita near the parking structure in Restaurant Row, serving…read moremade-to-order tempura, udon, and gyudon Monday through Friday from 10AM-3PM. They just opened on Friday, May 22! Sad that I don't work nearby because if I did, I'd probably be here every day. I got the a la carte tempura. There were originally four pieces, but only two made it into the picture because I couldn't wait to eat them. The tempura was crisp, light, airy, and not too oily. It also came with a tempura salt I'd never had before that really enhanced the flavor. The owners were down to earth and provided great customer service. Such a solid lunch spot if you're in the area!

Finally nice to meet you Tempura man!! I had Tempura udon…read morewhich comes with 2 shrimps and one pumpkin tempura, hot kake udon and it's $11.50 very reasonable! Tempuras were made to order, very crispy and hot.