My friend and I stumbled upon this eatery while walking around Salt. Was curious so we checked it…read moreout. Found a nice breezy table outside and parked ourselves. The eatery was empty at 5. The woman who attended to us was very kind, patient, and knowledgeable- I suspect she's the owner. We ordered mushroom pot rice set and bibim dumplings. When the food arrived, we were blown away: the presentation was upscale. What a treat for the two of us. And most importantly, the food was delicious. It tastes like everything was homemade from scratch using quality ingredients. The woman said each rice order is made to order, it's not from a huge pot of rice that's been sitting around. The soup from the rice set was good too- it's the side items that signal if the eatery cuts corners on quality, and here they do not. After the meal, she brought us small cups of a fancy orange slush (I forget what it's called)- citrusy, not sugary. It was a nice ending to an amazing meal. I'm glad we found this place because now I have another exciting dining option at Salt to look forward to. Truly can't wait to be back!

Went for dinner on a Friday night with a friend. It was just us two but we ordered for probably 6!…read moreWe ordered the mushroom rice set, the spicy chicken stew set, meat Jun, mandoo, sotteok2, and banana makgeolli. Total bill was ~$170 including tip. We took leftovers home tho. The good: flavors! Everything tasted good. The mushrooms were juicy! Mandoo was good. Sotteok2 was good. Kimchee!!! I asked for extras. The not so good: pricey. The interesting: meat jun was more mochi-like than I'm used to. The seaweed soup had a clam-like flavor which I couldn't wrap my head around. (Coz I see bits of meat). Even though it was Friday night, it was quite empty. There was only one server. She was attentive and the food was served very quickly. The bathrooms are by the first floor elevators. Need a code. 3.75 stars

We came for their happy hour with friends and we were not disappointed. $6 off their signature Mai…read moreTai so refreshing and yummy. Half off small plates and $13 pizzas what a deal Seated right away and with a big smile. Service was good and we did not feel left alone. Restaurant was filled and very festive (and noisy) We ordered... Garlic and Truffle oil fries.. great fries super savory Poke Tacos... fresh poke in taco shells very flavorful Szechuan Stir Fried green beans... need some veggies! Bulgogi Sliders... Not bad meat was tender Hamakua Mushroom and Truffle oil Pizza... slightly floppy but taste and flavor on point Kalua Pork and Pineapple Pizza... Sweet and savory at its best And a few more drinks I can't remember!?!? I think it was one of our best meals in Oahu. The happy hour prices do sway my decision though. Worth coming back again

Well apparently you shouldn't dine here for occasions since they run out of everything lol…read more They were out of Banh Mi Bulgogi Sliders Burgers????... Fettucine Bolognese Our Table wanted to try these things ^ It was Mother's Day but wow that's impressive. The food is quite bland and not of the best quality, the sirloin steak was not seared well and had no marbling/juices. I think people really only come here to drink and eat fries or pizza, if you come here expecting a nice restaurant experience, I don't think you'll get that.

I had Nori bar bookmarked for a little while, and finally had the chance to try it out with my…read moredaughter for a late lunch. We made reservations at 2:30 PM and we're here for happy hour. We ordered the deluxe platter, spicy dynamite cake, and chicken skewers. The food was so good! The deluxe platter had a combination of spicy Ahi rolls and some sashimi. Spicy dynamite cake was not too spicy, but had layers of rice, avocado, and spicy Ahi with sauce, and Nori wrappers on the side. Chicken skewers you can order them individually, in a set of three or five and we opted for three. Service was very friendly and attentive. We finished everything. The three items we ordered the cost was $60, adding tip and tax was around $75. The restaurant is very small. Seating only at the bar hence in the restaurant name. Definitely would like to come back and try some of the other options.

A favorite spot for a pleasant but quick dining experience. You'll definitely need reservations…read more(Open Table) but with tablet ordering and a choice to be served piece by piece or all at once, you actually could be in and out pretty quickly. I'm not sure when they added ramen but my neighbor's bowl looked pretty solid. A few other menu tweaks and additions since they opened and a nice technology improvement which now allows you to order the sushi temaki sets through the app. Something for everyone here now. Free parking in all the nearby structures. I kinda love coming to this spot and this micro-neighborhood within the new Kakaako.

Mi Casa has the best Mexican on the island! They usually pop up at Fishcake in Kakaako every 1st…read moreand 3rd Sundays. He does a rotating menu of a special and tacos. This past weekend the menu was fajitas and chicken tacos! I've been coming to Mi Casa for almost 2 years now and his food never disappoints! A few of the different mains I've had are burritos, enchiladas, flautas, variety of street tacos, tonkatsu poblana, and chilaquiles! I'd suggest going closer to when the open- generally around 11:30a. Sometimes he gets busy depending on the day so the wait might be like 30min but it's definitely worth a try! Parking is just street parking in the area but generally it's not too difficult to find something. Follow their instagram for the menu! @micasa_hawaii

Every dish is great (authentic). Owners are awesome! The…read moreburritos and guacamole are my favorite and anything special.

About 10:30 a.m. on Saturday, there was already a line of people placing their order for fresh…read morepulled noodles. We were told that the first batch would be served about 11 a.m. so we quickly put our order in. The first thing that caught my attention, was the savory aroma of their 5-spice ground pork being cooked. You can add this as a topping to the noodle dish. The second thing that caught my attention, was the labor of love going in to each order of fresh pulled noodles. You can watch him stretch the dough ball and slap it on the counter before he boils each batch with careful preparation. The third thing that caught my attention, was their adorable mother, helping to slice the cucumbers and top each dish with crushed iso peanuts. Do not forget to order the side of pickled bittermelon....so good!! From beginning to end, this was an incredible experience of all my senses! To see and hear them at work and then to taste the delicious sesame sauce on the fresh pulled noodles....WOW! The soft noodles, the crisp bittermelon, and the savory sauce....super delish! Seriously, go early to place your order. The wait is totally worth it :) Will come back next time to try other menu items.

Shima Dreams of Noodles is a pop-up, located at Fishcake -…read more This place supposedly has a huge following, and people anticipate for the changing menu of various noodle dishes. When we went, the menu focused on udon: +Hot Yamakake Udon with Quail Egg (a special) +Cold Yamakake Udon (a special) +Hot Udon +Cold Udon The special udon dishes are servied with tororo (grated mountain yam), housemade tsukudani (seaweed braised in a sweet Japanese sauce), crispy nori, green onions, and an option to add wasabi. We went for both the hot and cold udon specials - I think it was a consensus that we would have liked to have more noodles in the dish. This is definitely a sweeter dish, with the tororo and the tsukudani. The place already had a long line, and the best way to enjoy would be to dine-in. Note that if you do order a carry-out, the quail egg would not be included. +ordering online is available +changing menu of noodle dishes +popup at Fishcake

My favorite drinks here are the Vanilla Macnut Latte and the Matcha Latte because the ratio is just…read moreright. They're flavorful and never watered down. Even the color looks perfect! This time, I tried their food for the first time and ordered the Turkey Melt sandwich. Oh my gosh, it was so good! It had this sweet sauce paired with crispy apples inside the sandwich, and all the flavors came together perfectly. The salad on the side also had a delicious dressing that tasted almost like a smoky meat sauce, but with a slight tanginess to it. Yum!!! We also ordered a burrito, and wow...their burritos are HUGE! They're packed and loaded with everything you could want inside. We got steak with roasted potatoes and some other veggies. The café itself has such a relaxing atmosphere. The high ceilings make the space feel open and inviting, and they even have a second floor seating area. There are beautiful plant decorations, nice artwork, and an overall cozy vibe that makes it a great place to hang out. The staff here are always so, so, so kind and helpful. A special shoutout to Tommy, who was very friendly and took the time to explain the menu items to us. If you're dining in, they give you a table number and bring the food right to your table. How awesome is that?! Hardly any cafés do that these days! Our experiences here have always been great, but this was the first time we tried the food, and it definitely did not disappoint. Everything tasted amazing! Good coffee AND good food? Perfect morning and brunch place!

The Morning Brew is such a beautiful cafe.. wow. I would go here everyday…read more I love the open and cozy vibe with the concrete floors and the plant life around here. They also have a second floor too! I ordered the smoked salmon bagel and I can confidently say that was the best bagel I have ever ate. It was a bit on the pricier side as it was 2 bagels for $18, but it was amazing. It was a nicely crisp bagel to add texture to the softness of the cream cheese and salmon. The staff was very kind and was understanding when I asked them to put my meal in a to-go box instead and have it out earlier than expected because I had to go.

Great sandwiches although parking in the area can be tricky, the parking lot across the street is…read moremonitored. Wife and I ordered two sandwiches, a Cubano and a Hot Honey Old Bay Fried Chicken. I preferred the Cubano, the chorizo is a nice touch but all the hallmarks are there (mortadella and the peppers were my fave). Solid 8.5/10. The fried chicken sandwich was good, but we mainly got it to try the Old Bay seasoning. Wasn't too hot, 8/10 Earl Fries were good, the pickles were a nice touch although it did make certain spots on the fries a little soft due to liquid (we brought the food home). 8.0 Spicy Pickles were the weakest link for me, and I misread--I thought it was fried pickles. 6.5/10, although I can see them adding to certain sandwiches as a topping. The location itself is chill and the workers were efficient. All in all, great sandwich spot to have in the back pocket.

Really tasty and hearty sandwiches that were packed with a lot of filling. I got the turkey club…read morewhich was really good and I love the amount of lettuce they add for a crunch. The chipotle chicken was also really good a bit on the heavier side but a lot of chicken included. I did think the sandwich was going to be bigger for the price of almost $20 a sandwich. Won't be an everyday thing but definitely a nice treat.

Mad Pie is the BEST. Service is amazing, everyone is so friendly, pizza is DELICIOUS, and weekly…read morespecials are always incredible!! Love that you can order full pies or just by slice! Best pizza shop on the island!

Mannnn we showed up today right at 11 and there was already a line of people waiting to get their…read moreslice. This is a very good sign. This place is tucked, hidden behind Down to earth and gives you a sense of Brooklyn without the snob. Beautifully decorated space, great lighting, awesome decor and the customer service from the local lady today at the cash register was second to none. Slices are priced amazingly at 550-7 bucks, drinks galore, a couple cookies, cannoli's for your loved ones and I'm in love. You pick your pie, they warm it up, you eat said pie with chill hip hop in your eardrums. This place seems like a favorite spot for workers in the area and rightfully so. I sincerely hope that this spot stays open for a long while, best pizza I've had in a bit. Not too thick or thin, not too greasy, and had an awesome combination of fresh veggies and good ingredients. Thank you for bringing your pizza to the islands, we all need to go out there to support this awesome business.

What a great fun place to grab a bite! 5 people with different desires all got a good choice…read moredifferent eateries. Garlic shrimp - no need to drive to the North shore when you can just go to the market eatery located on the 2 nd floor of h- mart. Great garlic shrimp without the travel time! Korean style fried chicken wings - a bit sweet for me but well fried and stayed crispy! Korean spicy pork - no picture but great setup of hot pot rice served w/ hot tea to get every bit of rice - 3 kinds of bachan so good and impressive Beef sukiyaki bowl - just ok serving size a bit small flavor ok Pot stickers aka gyoza- kiddo loved it The only thing we didn't try was the mochi donut - we'll save it for next time ! If you're here for the 1st time - from the parking lot enter H Mart walk towards the back you will find an elevator and stairs that will take you to the 2 nd floor. Once there check out all the eateries before making your selection - there is also a beer garden along with mochi donuts- fried chicken - garlic shrimp - both Japanese and Korean eateries!

We chose to get the #3 from TOKTOK and got smacked with so much flavor, tons of cheese and all…read morearound fresh goodness. At GAMA we ordered the pork bulgogi and OMG! This had so much flavor, too! It came out piping hot, so you know it was made fresh. The kimchi salad was good, too. We went around 6pm and it wasn't busy, but since everything is made to order, it took a few extra minutes -- not a big deal. You shouldn't have a hard time finding a seat, there's tons of tables. It's very clean and the vibe is chill. 5/5 recommend going to the second floor food court above HMart. There's plenty to choose from and there's even a bar where you can pour your own beer. Sounds like a good time, we'll check that out next time.

We came in excited to try Lushly Margaritas and support an Asian-owned business, and we really…read moreappreciate the effort and concept. However, the margaritas felt a bit too light and mostly tasted like melted ice, which was a little disappointing. The food was okay overall, but there's definitely room to improve consistency and quality across the menu. We truly love supporting local spots, and hope they can fine-tune the drinks and food so the experience matches the great idea behind the business. Wishing them growth and better consistency moving forward.

Been coming here for a while and the serving sizes and quality of food has seriously fallen off. We…read moreordered Birria Bomb Bites and Birria Bao. The Birria Bao has barely any meat in it and I posted a photo of a bomb bite with nothing in it. Meanwhile their pricing just keeps going up and up. Super disappointing. Birria Bao set with Consommé are $20 and Bomb Bites are $14. The service is okay, really nothing stands out. The restaurant itself is new and renovated. The food is just so disappointing, there are probably other options in the Plaza and around Kaka'ako area.