This is my first time writing a review on Yelp, so I apologize if it's lacking in information, but this place is really worth a visit. I walked in to a very quaint waiting room for people ordering manapua or other quick snacks. There were a couple of seats for people whose orders were taking longer, so I do recommend to come in when there's not a line in case you want quick service. It wasn't too crowded or hot, which was nice after a long run for me. I decided to get the mapo tofu plate since I've been craving mapo tofu for a long time, and it was super tasty! The sauce used wasn't too sweet and a good amount of spicy, the pork was very tender as well. A good amount of meat and tofu with some delicious warm rice. The portions were really filling for only $15, it seems like all of their plate options are well sized. I tipped extra since I felt bad for coming in right when it got busy, and the kind lady working at the counter gave me an extra bun and some fried pork. I was touched and it went along nicely with my meal. Hot mustard is a must for fried food. I plan to come to this plate a lot more often. I hope that more people are willing to try out their tasty food and treat their staff kindly. read more

Aloha Manapua - Mapo tofu pork plate (Side dishes were given for free) - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nostalgia keeps me coming back no matter the name. We only come here for manapuas and pork hash, so disregard any of my reviews on this place if you are looking at the plate lunch stuff... Update: just in case you're wondering, still delicious AND they packaged it up all so nicely this time around! They will always keep me coming back for more! read more

Aloha Manapua - 2 steamed manapua, 2 baked manapuas, gau her, and pork hash - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was in the Manoa area and decided to drop by Island Manapua for nostalgic reasons even though I know things have changed a lot since it used to be go-to fav for fast dim sum take out 30+ years ago. The store looks much the same so you know you're in the right place, but it's cleaned up and a lot less cluttered. The lady who served me was delightfully friendly, energetic and helpful. I ordered a plate of spicy eggplant tofu with veggie chow fun in place of rice, 1 har gow, and 2 pieces of steamed white rice cake. My plate had to be cooked to order and was going to take 15 minutes (which I didn't mind as I could easily waste time shopping Long's). The best item of the haul was the white rice cake: fresh, soft, sweet and slippery. In my opinion, they make the best rice cake in town. The har gow did not satisfy my craving; the filling was a couple of small stiff salty lumps inside of a nice looking but overly thick wrapper. I'm glad I only bought one. The plate lunch was hefty, loaded, and piping hot. There was a lot of chow fun and just a single scoop of eggplant tofu. The chow fun was plain tossed sparingly with thin strips of carrot and celery. The eggplant tofu was unseasoned except for a coating of a plain beige sauce that tasted like a chicken broth cornstarch slurry but not much else. On the plus side, the dish wasn't overcooked or oily or salty, so probably quite a bit healthier than if prepared in the traditional Chinese fashion. Also, because of the large portion, I'll have enough to eat for a couple more days, which I will do and season to my liking with ingredients I have at home. read more

Aloha Manapua - Eggplant tofu with veggie chow fun - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I am so glad places still make vegetarian stuff, but my advice to anyone looking to eat a Veggie Manapua from here - DON'T. It was mostly breading and I don't even know what the veggies were inside, it was kind of scary to open it up to see dried peas and flakes of carrots and smudges of something I can't make out?? I know what you're thinking - it looks like p***!!! Don't Say IT!!!! I took a few bites but it tasted so bad I couldn't eat it. Threw away both of them. The char siu bao and pork hash I purchased for my family were OK, they said. Prices - forgot, think the prices were about on the average side. Nothing really sticks out about this place. Other than that, stay away from the vegetarian stuff here. read more

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I remember not caring to come here as the pre-heated food didn't look appetizing sitting in the warmer containers. I don't know if it changed owners or maybe they redid their layout and got rid of the premade food like when you go to Panda's and everything is made to order which is a good and bad thing. Good in that everything is made fresh but bad if there is a long line in front of you as you have to wait. They have both a variety of steamed and baked manapuas. They seem to have more filling than when I used to come previously which is a good thing. We like getting their pork belly bao, look funn and now my favorite and is the reason I started coming back here is their ginger onion fried chicken. Yeah you know the ginger onion sauce that usually comes with the cold chicken? Yeah that one but on top of the fried chicken. You can also ask for them to put the sauce on the side but I like it all over the top of the chicken. They also have the rubber rice aka rice cake (white and the one with the brown top), pork hash, jian dui, as well as a bunch of lunch plates. So if you find yourself in Manoa, stop by the Manoa Market Place and get your dim sum or try their ginger onion fried chicken, your tastebuds will thank you. read more

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I have not been here in ages. The food is exactly how I remembered it, average. They no longer do it Panda Express style for plate lunches, where they just scoop the entree that you want. It's all made to order or reheated in the kitchen. I got the roast duck and ginger onion chicken with rice $16.95. I also got two pork hash $1.85 each and a red bean jin dui $2.50. First of all, the ginger onion chicken wasn't ginger onion chicken. It was shoyu chicken with the ginger onion sauce top. Did they not know that I could tell the difference? I must really not look Chinese. While it wasn't bad, it was just a weird combo. The ginger onion sauce was tasty, but it's hard to mess that up. The pork hash was alright. Pass on the jin dui. It was one of the worst that I've had on the island. It was burnt, thick, chewy and hard. It was not crispy at all. read more

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The choices... Manapua is like the musubi in the asian world and though I'm not a huge bread person this is where you just can't go wrong. Located in Manoa Marketplace this little gem is one of several local biz that just knows how to make us happy with all our favorite items that we've grown up and enjoyed. The name says Manapua but it certainly doesn't end there as when I saw the special menu outside that just cracks the surface of the that they prepare as there's a whole giant selection on the menu inside and the vibe of this tiny place is so nice. Sadly I came a couple hours before closing though it was still dinner time many of the items are sold and cleaned out as the same for their manapuas...baked or steamed, I'm for team steam and it was the classic pork and think that's all they had so I got two but as all the warmers was turned off so was the manapua as it was cold :( They have all sorts of dim sum as well and I'd like to return and grab a plate lunch with the selections they have it had my mouth watering and would've walked away with enough to start a party though love this classic locally loved place that supports us in so many ways. Thank you! read more

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First time visiting this place, and I regretted it the moment I walked in. The place was dirty and run-down -- more fitting for Kalihi than Manoa. I'm very particular about cleanliness, and this spot definitely missed the mark. On a positive note, the counter person was friendly and took the time to explain what was available. I picked up a few items to try: the pork belly bao was just okay -- the skin was chewy instead of crispy; the pork hash was hot and fresh; and the manapua was soft, though the filling lacked flavor and seasoning. I tried the char sui, Kailua pork and duck. I'll stick to Chinatown. read more

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Not as good as my go to place but it hits the spot and the dim sum is still good. Was really popular when i came in and it was pouring rain. The people were so welcoming and accommodating. Would come back again!! Remember when it was called Island manapua factory read more

I have been patronizing this location for years as there aren't many dim sum places in town that are take out with free, private lot. Located in Manoa Marketplace. The chowfunn has been good most of the time. What I go there for more than anything else. The flavor, the noodles, the portion size, keep me coming back. In 2024, the business was sold. Since then, I have been here only a couple of times. No real changes except for the half moon which was almost 100% woodear mushrooms. Today I was pleasantly surprised to learn IM has merged with Honolulu Kitchen, home of the deep fried manapua! I've only had their manapua when someone brings it to the office. Through the month of June, they will be promoting the fried manapua. Go get your samples! read more

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They are now ALOHA Manapua, since at least early 2025. Food typical fast-foody Chinese. I like their pork hash. Little salty, but nothing wrong with salty. Bao buns are sometimes dry, but I like the Roast Pork Baos. Pretty good. Only thing now is they are kinda slow. I guess it's not totally pre-made (reheated?) so if you don't pre-order, be prepared to wait about 10 minutes. I called my order for 12 pork hash, 1 tray each of the roast pork and duck bao buns. Apparently the guy thought it was 20, even if they woman read me back my order 3 times. So he ran to pack my pork hash...I said, oh not ready yet, and he said, "yah we like to give to you fresh"...realized that was a load of crap since I saw him my baos out of the other bag that had a box of i'm guessing 20 pork hash and put into new one. It was amusing he thought I was stupid. I wasn't about that and not just owning up to an error, but at least I didn't end up with 20 pork hash. read more

I didn't really need a snack...but I also had to use the restroom and needed the bathroom code...LOL! My go to are baked manapua and pork hash. I do compare them to my favorite Sing Cheong, and these did not disappoint. Although they are smaller, they did hit the spot! The man working behind the counter was kind and friendly! I do wish he had some help though since we were standing in a small line. Mahalo Island Manapua! read more

Aloha Manapua - I wish I was hungrier because that jook sounded delicious! - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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A great little "hole-in-the-wall" take out spot that has an amazing variety of standard, and specialty Chinese food plate lunches and manapua. Some things are pre-made and available from the counter, but most things are made to order, so be prepared to wait. Usually, there's a line of people at the counter, both waiting to order and pick up orders. They also take phone orders and do catering pans. If you're in a hurry, or have a large order, I'd definitely suggest you call in ahead of time. There were actually a couple of people that walked out before ordering because the wait was too long for them. The House specialty plates are great; we ordered a couple of the boneless Peking duck with cake noodles and a variety of manapua. The lunch prices are very reasonable, although the manapua prices are slightly higher than average. Overall though, it's a great spot that I hadn't been to in years, and will be back again. read more

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This place used to be Island Manapua, and it was owned by a different company. Now, they are technically "Aloha Manapua", and they have different recipes and offerings, though the menu may look very similar to the past. I have eaten there several times since the end of 2025, and I have loved it every time. The manapua are delicious! The bread is perfect, and the meat is also tender and flavorful. A lot of places (like chun wa kam) have too much fat in the meat, but this place is perfect. Their pork hash is amazing, too. Did you know they have a UH student special? I'm not in college anymore, but it's a great deal for students. If you show a student ID, you can get a manapua + 2 pieces of either half moon/shrimp dumpling/pork hash for only $5! Aside from that, they have a full menu of Chinese food. Everything from roast duck to won ton mein, to garlic shrimp. They can even do large pans for catering. Recently, I visited, and it was pretty busy. The owners are there every day, and the pace can be quick. IMO, this is the best Chinese food around for miles. read more

Aloha Manapua - The UH student deal! Only $5 - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

FYI We went to the original Island Manapua on Gulick St. and found out that the Manoa location was sold. So this review is NOT island Manapua Factory but another restaurant using the Usland Manapua sign. read more

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Not sure if this location in Manoa is same owner as the Kalihi location. But, prices seem to be on the high side. Location in Manoa Marketplace, between CVS and Safeway, near Brugs. Purchased 3 Jin Dui, with Char siu filling. $2.50/each. Not much filling. Two had filling. One the filling was missing, no filling. Also, 2 rice cake. $2.95/each. Wasn't really a big piece. This is the highest I have ever paid. I contacted the business about the problem with the Jin Dui. I went back to get my money back. Free parking in shared parking lot. Parking lot is busy, sometimes hard to get a stall during peak time. read more

Aloha Manapua - Peking duck baked manapua. $3/each - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hadn't been here in a while but stopped in after my hair cut. The owner of Honolulu kitchen has bought this spot so he was there. They have the fried manapua that Honolulu Kitchen is known for but today I opted for Baked manapuas. The owner was amazing and super friendly he even threw in the rice cake as a "sample" the manapuas were decently stuffed and the buns/ bao were deliciously fluffy and sweet. The sweetness went well with the traditional Char Siu and also the honey garlic chicken although I did like the curry as well it wasnt nearly as tasty as the other two. The gaugee was awesome but id also like to preface and say I asked him for the extra crispy ones because I like mines burnt basically. The rice cake was tasty im interested to go back and taste the other sweets he has. He also gave me a sample of the pork hash which was delicious and the shumai which was tasty but to me those always taste the same every where I go. Overall the shop is small and what you see is what you get they also have plate lunches but what it comes down to for me is the service which was awesome and the taste which tbh im definitely going back for Honey Garlic chicken manapuas. read more

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It's been years since I last visited this establishment. I lived in the area and would frequently purchase manapua to bring as omiyage on my interisland travels. The line was quite long and several people took longer than usual to place an order. I was on a time crunch so I wasn't able to purchase anything this time around. I'll be back! Here's a quick pic on the sweet and savory mini manapua options for September 2025. read more

Aloha Manapua - September 2025 - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I wanted a snack and passed by the place and decided to try the manapua here. Hubby and I got the baked hot dog manapua. It would have been good if it was hot. I thought it was warm but it was cold. Service was good. There are no place to sit inside but they do have tables outside, read more

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Stopped by Aloha Manapua and was unfortunately disappointed. I hadn't tried this place since maybe ten years ago. I'm sure the owners and/or kitchen staff have changed because the entire vibe of the place just wasn't there. Tried the steamed/baked char siu bao, gok jai (half moon), shumai (pork hash), har gow (shrimp dumpling) and ma tai su (chop suey cake). The half moon was OK, good size but tasteless. The shrimp dumpling was disappointing for the price as it was much smaller than the half moon and pork hash - and contained only two little shrimps. Although the ma tai su was the biggest I've ever seen - and I've been to most manapua shops on the island - the taste was unusually vinegary. It caught me off guard as I initially thought I was eating something that had spoiled (souriness usually associated with spoilage). It's not the usual ma tai su flavor. And the manapuas, BOTH steamed/baked,were REALLY soggy while still warm. I get it that condensation from the heat can sometimes soften the bread, but I never encountered mushy manapuas (steamed OR baked) ever before. The pork hash was the only redeeming thing with my trip as it was plump,and bigger than the pork hash at other places - and the taste was good. NOW.... About a month ago, I found myself in Mānoa, so like I mentioned earlier, I hadn't been to this place for at least a decade. I walk in that morning and walk up to the display case where the manapuas are. There's a young girl standing behind the counter and I'm thinking she's going to take my order. After looking things over, I straighten up and stare at her thinking she's going to ask me what I'd like. I stare at her trying to make eye contact. Mind you, I'm the only customer in the store. She's silent. She stands there staring at her feet, the counter, the manapua, anywhere else but at me, like avoiding eye contact. Then strangely, she walks away through the doorway to the back kitchen. A young guy then comes out but instead of walking along the counter to where I'm standing, he walks directly to the cash register which is behind me to the left. I'm thinking to myself, "huh?" I stand there looking forward, not back. Silence. 'Hmm, OK..." I think to myself. I'm thinking that if no one asks me what I'd like anytime soon, I'm out'ta here. A good 10-15 awkward seconds pass and without even glancing at the guy, I simply turn around, open the door and slowly saunter outside. I was SOOOO disappointed with the lack of common courtesy in servicing a customer. To end this review, Aloha Manapua prices are much more than my favorite Sing Cheong Yuan bakery on Maunakea Kea. $0.50 here and $0.50 there, can add up. That said, based on the prices, the experience from a month ago, and for the lack of flavor with the basics, I have to rank this place very VERY low... read more

We were tired and hungry tourists when we stumbled on this place. The service was impeccable and the food was really delicious! Portion size was huge! We sat at the outdoor table and enjoyed our meal. The prices were very fair too. Highly recommend! read more

Aloha Manapua - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Island Manapua is a long time business in Hawaii. My first time to this location in Manoa Market Place shopping mall. This is a take out only shop. Although there are a few umbrella tables in the mall. Inside there was two chairs available, while you wait. Service was friendly , with a "thank you uncle " and a smile. I ordered Chow funn with char sui. Also Peking Duck Bao. Thbags. is prepacked in a container of four baos. This was very good. The chow funn was just average in taste.I did like that the portion noodles. Enjoy read more

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7/2/25 4 Stars for the gentlemen who served me Very friendly n welcoming He gave me a Shrimp Har Gow to try 3 Stars for food Pork Hash was a little dry just ok taste wise I like the juicy kind Har Gow had moist n plump pcs of shrimp but other filling was mushy I'll stick w the Baked Manapua it's much better! read more

Aloha Manapua - 7/2/25 Pork Hash n Har Gow - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

New owners! The service was friendly and the food is way better! The steamed charsiu manapua is heavier and full of meat. The pork hash, shrimp dumplings, and half moon are also heavier.. Usually I don't like the half moon and hargow at other places because the wrappers are always dry, breaks, and the dumpling falls apart. But not here, they're moist, i like the texture, and it holds together. Other than that I tried the minute chicken with cake noodle.. it was a bit light on the minute chicken and the cake noodle wasn't as crispy as I'd liked.. but the cake noodle had good flavor. to be honest I'd probably order it again. .. sorry no pictures, I was too hungry read more

My brother and I just got done measuring window screens and felt hungry, so we headed here. I ordered the Mushroom Chicken for the second time, it's so delicious and healthy! It's packed with mushrooms and vegetables in great portions. I also had to have it with their fried rice... $2 more but it went well together. The young lady at the counter was very kind and friendly, but also really took the time to repeat what was ordered. This kind of service to me gives peace of mind to customers especially when there is a massive menu like this place, lol. Right outside is a little eating area that we used and it was nice and comfortable. read more

Aloha Manapua - Mushroom Chicken Plate with added Fried Rice - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If and when I'm in Manoa, this is my go to spot for food period because I LOVE their variety of baked manapua and other take out Chinese cuisine. I've never ordered something I didn't like and you really can't beat these prices. Yes, sometimes there's a line. Yes, sometimes they run out of what you may have wanted the most but there's lots of other good options. There's no indoor seating so pick up food on your way to something, like pot luck, picnic,beach, that's the reason to stop here. read more

Customer service was not up to par as usual. I stopped by to get a manupua. The customer before me bought two of random stuff; while there were 3 people behind the counter, they could not help the lady. One took the order, second one putting it together kept asking the first one what she ordered and the third one tried to collect money and clashed with the first person at cashier. They could be much better coordinated if they would work independently. Sorry I ran out of appetite and just gave away the manapua after I got it. read more

Aloha Manapua - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located in manoa valley shopping plaza. They have all the manapuas displayed like a donut shop. I only saw baked char siu manapuas which I was fine with, but when I went to order he asked if I wanted it steamed (white bun) or baked. I definitely wanted it steamed. So happy they asked at order. They also have rice cakes that are a spongey consistency which is my absolute favorite. Brings back childhood memories of my grandpa buying that for me. They were delicious! They also have a hot food ready to eat, dim-sum and a rather large menu. Would definitely come back. read more

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In Manoa Marketplace, Island Manapua Factory is a small shop near Edible Arrangements and Super Cuts. While there is limited seating outside and around the marketplace, it would probably be best to takeout to somewhere else just in case. The manapuas, which are the only things we have purchased from here, are GOOD! They are quite large with a good filling-to-dough ratio. We get the baked manapuas. We typically get the teri chicken, kalua pork, curry chicken, and char siu manapuas. They are all flavorful and the flavors are what you would expect based on their names. Personal favorites are the teri chicken and char siu manapuas. The manapuas are consistent every time we go. As well, the service is too. The same guys have been working there a lot of times that we went. The guy working the front is very kind and personable. He takes the time to chat and help out with what you are looking for. We will continue to come back! read more

Aloha Manapua - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Today I decided to get some Baked Manapua, Pork hash, and Rice cake for our lunch. After I dropped off Hubby at Straub Medical Center I drove to Manoa for some Manapua. I had to kill time in town while I waited for hubby to do his procedure. I was craving some Manapua and happened to stop by here. Great Customer Service and the food was tasty. The Pork hash here is huge and delicious. I Love the Baked Manapua from here too. I definitely will try more items on their menu the next time. If you're craving Manapua this place is Great. read more

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Asked how many fit in a box, the counter worker said 12. I ordered 12 manapua for $40.70. When I got the beach and opened, there were only 11, and one was squished on top. If you order a box, make sure you check the contents. read more

I really love this manapua and pork hash store! The young workers are super nice and their attitude is always so positive. You can really feel that they care about what they do. Looks like they might be upgrading the store, which is awesome. Every time I got the same things, pork hashes and steam manapua, Definitely one of my favorite local spots! read more

New ownership! Place was hopping on a Friday night, open late so you can get dinner ! read more

Aloha Manapua - Manapua choices - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nice people but pork hash meat was sour? Not sure if spoiled. Didn't taste good too. Duk lee is way better

Never coming back here again... my fiancé had fond memories of coming here 10+ years ago so we decided to give it a try. We walked in and I instantly had an icky feeling about it. Inside was really dirty and unkept. The counters had layers of dust all over it. There was a big metal shelf full of empty boxes. All the dim sum was sitting out. The crispy gau gee was on top of the counter on a plate unwrapped, getting stale. The steamed dim sum was sitting in big buffet steamers for idk how long. The half moon and char siu manapua left a weird aftertaste and the half moon wrapper was all mushy and gross. The Jin dui was just a bomb of oil. It had a decent taste but the amount of oil completely ruined it. The pork hash was the best thing we ordered but it was still nothing great. Basically an unflavored meatball in pork hash wrapper. Little to no customer service. The girl just stood there and said nothing until we told her what we wanted lol. read more

Aloha Manapua - Junk :( the best thing we got was the pork hash but it still was not good lol - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Not sure why this place is only 3 stars. We happened to be in this shopping center in Manoa and recognized this place from years past. Happy to see they're still in biz! It's near Longs Drugs with plenty of parking available in the shared lot. I got a steamed char siu manapua for $2.75 and a pork hash for $1.50. We had just eaten breakfast but I wanted to see if these two items were as good as I remembered them from years ago. Sure enough, they were even better than before! The manapua is so soft and they are generous with the char siu. The pork hash is also super tasty - not the best I've ever had, but still very good. They have such a large variety of Chinese menu items, including various chicken, beef, pork & seafood dishes, as well as noodles, soups and various dim sum options. You can also get plate lunches at a reasonable price. This is definitely the place to come for your party tray needs as well! Service was friendly and efficient. We were the only ones in there so we got all the attention. I'd definitely return again, but next time I hope to order more items! read more

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This place has been here forever in the Manoa Shopping Center. Look for the shop in the back of center. Not only you can get various kinds of dim sum but they have noodles, plate lunches. That said, the manapua is just ok. The layered brown rice cake was tough and the white rice cake tasted off (another Yelper had mentioned the same thing), the half moon was not very seasoned and the skin was also tough. The ma tai siu was good though. I must say the person behind the counter was super nice, I just wish the dim sum was better. read more

Aloha Manapua - Dim Sum Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Ginger fried chicken was great! We ordered the ginger sauce on the side per the reviews. Note that if you order sauce on the side it appears you get less sauce than if you get it on top. Also tried the dim sum: har gow/shrimp dumpling, pork hash, char siu and coconut jin duis. Dim sum was not great at all. Across the board mediocre. I overheard the cashier say the Manapua are "made to order". She continues to explain that they are frozen and need to therefore be "made to order". I'm assuming the same is for the dim sum bc the meat in each of them seemed possibly freezer burned. Shrimp dumpling filling had 50:50 filler and shrimp, which is a high ratio of filler in my experience. I would definitely order the ginger chicken again, but not ever the dim sum. Ever. read more

The food was tasty! Portions were larger than I expected. They never gave this much before. The prices are reasonable. One thing that was huge hit was their service. The young lady was so polite and friendly. Very helpful. Their catering menu looks awesome. Will definitely go there more often. read more

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Okay, listen. If you haven't tried the baked manapua from Island Manapua Factory in Manoa market Shopping Center, stop what you're doing, grab your keys and go. I'm serious. These baked beauties are soft, moist, fluffy clouds of happiness with fillings that taste like a hug from your grandma. I'm drooling just writing about it. Like, how is dough this soft? What kind of magic are they using back there? And let's talk about the pork hash. First of all...yes, it's expensive. Second of all.... yes, it's worth every single cent. That little juicy, savory bite is so good it makes you want to cry a little. Waaahhhh! Why so yummy? It's not fair. It's like they know you can't say no and honestly, I don't even want to. This place is a small, humble, mom and pop shop tucked into the Manoa market shopping Center and it's got that local, comforting, "I know I'm about to eat good" energy. No frills, just flavor bombs wrapped in soft, pillowy perfection. Island Manapua Factory is officially my new happy place. Just thinking about it makes me want to take an early lunch. read more