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    Green Beans
    Jolene L.

    If you know, you know....We came for the fried chicken wings :) Thankfully, it is indeed the same recipe and technique from their former location and much beloved Maple Garden. One order of fried chicken wings has 8 pieces so plan accordingly. Our group of 8 people required two orders of fried chicken wings to go with our meal of seven other dishes. Everyone loved it, these wings were devoured first, not a single wing was left LOL It is totally about the expert crunch. They mastered the batter perfectly because it is not too thick and not too salty. You can adjust the seasoning by dipping quick into the sauce they provide or giving it a full slow dunk into the sauce. Me, I prefer it crisp and no sauce. Their wings aren't oily either. Everything else in our order was fine too. The clams in black bean sauce was another crowd pleaser with none left over. Pretty sure we finished all the green beans and honey spareribs too.

    Beef chow fun
    Craig T.

    I forgot to Check in lol oh well anyways ordered take out tonight to celebrate my father in law's birthday. Since I've been seeing all my fellow Yelpers posting this establishment let's give it a try . A solids 5 stars my favorite of course was their fried chicken it still tastes the same as Maple Garden . We also ordered their fried fish with sauce on the side that was a close 2nd . Shrimp Canton was ok along with their beef chow fun . Their seafood cake noodle was probably the least favorite although I ordered cake noodle separate from the seafood sauce it just lacked taste or something. Parking entrance is along Liona St. behind the restaurant very small parking luckily when I got there I missed their dinner rush . Cars were starting to come in while I was leaving. Service was very friendly and fast while I got there they were just putting the sauces in the box . Support local and I'll be coming back in the near future.

    Front entrance and signage
    Paul C.

    After seeing the cool Yelp kids (Jo Y., Nadine C., Li Y., Donna O., Angel H. and Irene M.) and post reviews and food pics, I had bookmarked this place and suggested to celebrate my BIL's birthday here. We saved the date and waited 3 weeks to finally dine here. Near the corner of Keeaumoku and S King Street, Chopstix is one of Oahu's newest Chinese restaurant that opened its doors for business in May 2025. For those who are familiar with Maple Garden, you'll probably notice the hospitable Richard, who I immediately recognized and he was going back and forth from kitchen to tables delivering food, glasses of water and tea pots. I had made reservations prior for my family of 7 and requested the round table as I like to order an array of dishes and to have everyone eat conveniently without passing dishes up and down the table as you experience with a long table. I had perused the menu prior to arrival and had in mind what to get. I asked my family for suggestions and came up with 8 dishes. Hot & Sour Soup (4/5) Classic hot and sour soup with generous ingredients used (bamboo shoots, soft tofu, ear fungus, and pork) in a tasty broth that could have used more spice. Solid dish to start our meal. Steamed European Sea Bass (5/5) Informed by Richard as we sat down, family was game so I got one. It was steamed until perfection and served with green onions, ginger and soy sauce. Richard removed the head and main bone with such precision and professionalism. We were impressed with this dish. Highly recommended. Salt & Pepper Pork Chops (5/5) Another family favorite and staple item with Cantonese cuisine. Freshly made, seasoned well and tender. Beef Chow Funn, dry style (3.5/5) Dish was impressive with a nice wok hei aroma but flavors didn't deliver. Needs more seasoning and charring from the wok. Fried Chicken Wings (5/5) Another family favorite and memorable dish from Maple Garden memories. Plump, served hot and crispy. Glad we did a double order. Honey Spare Ribs (2/5) Dish looked promising in photos but not enjoyed by family. Pork ribs were refried and wasn't heated thoroughly and had an aftertaste. House Cake Noodles (2/5) Visually disappointing and flavors were not impressive. Slightly larger than bay shrimp and extremely small diced chicken with lethargic Chinese greens were used on a bed of crispy noodles, not cake noodles. Blessing I only had one order of this. Sweet & Sour Fish Fillet (5/5) Per request the sauce was served separately. Family approved but the portion was small. Crispy fish fillets complimented the tangy sauce with assorted vegetables and pineapple chunks. Service was above average. Richard provided stellar service and followed up on us. Interior decor was confusing with Chinese and Japanese theme(?). Was nice to see many people walk in and chat with Richard from his previous ties. Overall, mixed results on our first visit to Chopstix where we walked out confused. We all agreed that this is a one and done dine in experience for us but I see myself ordering a party tray of the fried chicken wings to take to a party. It was that good.

    Irene M.

    Got my chopsticks ready... For this new place on Ke'eaumoku that many are taking about and I do love Chinese Cuisine especially when they have parking which is in the back is very limited but knowing that it's there is appreciated. Walking in it's a cute cozy spot though is quite small made it work with various sized tables and there is a one guy doing it all which they said is from another biz that had closed is nice to know that he still has the passion to start another biz so that we're able to enjoy it all with the new generations. I just wanted a take out and as I glanced at the menu noticed to simple it is and assumed since they're still new to make it more smoother process for everyone decided on the Mini Chicken with Cake Noodle and was happy to see that they made the gravy separated with the dish so that it doesn't spill was impressive but when I got home was surprised to see that it was crispy not cake noodle and that the chicken was cut in very small and tiny pieces though was nice and flavorful wished the kept the veggies with the chicken instead of the gravy as it was overcooked. There was no chili or hot mustard I didn't even have chopsticks the guy was rushing as guests started to pour in even sitting on a table that was reserved without a sign. I'm aware that they are very new but not sure if they have enough staff to handle it all and hope that they do find more so that this cute spot will work with us all. Thank you!

    Nat N.

    We were excited to hear that the former owner of Maple Garden had opened a new restaurant, Chopstix, on Keeaumoku. On our way home on a Sunday afternoon, we picked up a couple of dishes to-go to test it out. We ordered four dishes: fried rice, Mongolian beef, steamed fish fillet, and green beans with minced pork. The Mongolian Beef packed a serious kick of spice -- much spicier than expected! If you enjoy heat, you'll appreciate this one. Our favorites were the fried rice, steamed fish fillet, and green beans with minced pork. Each dish was well-seasoned and flavorful. Our four dishes came to about $70, which felt a bit steep for takeout. Then again, that's becoming the reality for dining out these days. Overall, our first experience with Chopstix was a positive one. The real test, however, will be when my mom gives it a try. She's always been the toughest Chinese food critic, so I'm looking forward to hearing her verdict.

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    Nadine C.

    Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... We saw that this new Chinese restaurant - Chopstix - opened up on Keeaumoku Street and found out that it's run by Richard, the guy from Maple Garden! We parked in the free parking lot behind of Chopstix. There are about eight stalls. The entrance is in Liona Street. The cozy interior has been totally renovated with some Asian-style umbrellas and a big screen television for a modern fusion type of ambiance. Service by Richard was outstanding. He's charming, efficient, and attentive with a great sense of humor! We ordered: 1. Beef chow funn - okay. Wish that the bean sprouts were sautéed. 2. Lettuce wraps with chicken, water chestnut, and black fungus filling - surprisingly good! 3. Honey walnut shrimp - the walnuts could be crunchier, but the shrimp were great! 4. Fried chicken wings - excellent! Light, crisp batter. Sweet sour sauce elevated the flavor! We look forward to returning!

    Angel H.

    A brand new Chinese eatery has opened on Keeaumoku across the street from Midtown Eats. It's from the same guy, Richard, from the old Maple Garden. Richard speaks Cantonese, so you know the food is authentic Chinese. We parked in the back of the building where there's a small lot. We got the fried chicken wings $16.95, honey walnut shrimp $18.95, beef chow fun $15.95 and chicken lettuce wraps $13.95. Everything was very good. The fried chicken wings were my fave. The batter was light and crispy. It was juicy on the inside. The beef chow fun had great wok hei. The shrimp in the honey walnut shrimp was fresh and plump. It had just the right amount of mayonnaise. They were skimpy on the shrimp though. I'm looking forward to returning and trying some other items on the menu.

    Menu 5/12/26 (1 of 2)
    Jo Y.

    Richard Lam started working for Yen King Restaurant at Kahala Mall when it opened in 1975 as a Sichuan-style Chinese restaurant. As he worked up the ranks from dishwasher to cook to manager for more than 20 years, the original owner, Robert Hsu suddenly died in 2007. Hsu's wife had no interest in continuing the restaurant, as she tried to find someone to continue the restaurant as is. There was also a management decision to close Yen King to make way for the new Whole Foods. As its new owner, Richard Lam purchased the business in 2008 and renamed it Maple Garden Restaurant and moved it to McCully, offering the same type of cuisine. As with all other restaurants, the COVID pandemic set limitations as to high financial requirements for public health and safety. Many restaurants eventually closed after they could not recover what they lost, including Maple Garden. It's May 2025, and Richard Lam is still here! His Maple Garden concept is still here, but under a new restaurant name of Chopstix on Keeaumoku St. A start-up menu includes: * Daily plates. Chicken, beef, pork veggies, shrimp with rice or chow mein. * Appetizers. Green onion pancake, spring rolls, gau gee, pot stickers, chicken salad, lettuce wraps, sesame balls. * Soups. Hot sour soup, corn, won ton, egg drop, dry scallop. * Beef. Broccoli, Mongolian, tomato, black pepper. * Pork. Salt & pepper, ma po tofu, eggplant, honey spareribs, mu shu, spareribs. * Chicken. Orange, kung pao, wings, cashew, duck. * Seafood. Shrimp, clams, oyster, sweet sour, salt & pepper. * Veggies. Eggplant, tofu, egg fu young. * Noodles/Rice. Beef chow fun, e-mein, Singapore mai fun, cake noodle, chow mein. We were so excited to hear of Chopstix, as we loved the old "Maple Garden" cuisine that we enjoyed in previous years and couldn't wait to bring our memories back! Having opened in just a month, we ordered the following on our first visit: * Honey Walnut Shrimp. Large prawns with an egg-white batter and sauteed in a mayonnaise sauce that made the shrimps delicious, crisp, and light served with sweet walnuts. Excellent dish! * House Cake Noodle. Was a little disappointed with this dish, as it was certainly not cake noodles. It was sauteed Hong Kong noodles turned soft with toppings of choy sum, carrots, shrimps, and chicken bits. Wished the chicken bits were cooked as minute chicken to give it some color and crispyness. This noodle dish could be improved to give it more texture and flavor, like having it as crispy noodles instead. When asked if Richard was cooking in the kitchen, we were told that he was not there, but a former chef was cooking in the kitchen. Hope there are recipe reminders for the cooks to follow in reproducing their popular dishes. Working out the opening kinks will bring back what they were known for. Giving the restaurant the benefit of the doubt, as bring back the dishes that they're known for. The lone staff member brought out water glasses, hot tea, took orders and served the dishes to two tables of customers that were dining. She noted that she was a staff member at the former Maple Garden Restaurant. She was efficient, quick, smiling, and friendly. No signage yet, but the staff member noted that there is a 3 per cent credit card surcharge. The cozy restaurant was clean and bright. It has four booths, two round tables of 8 seats each, and at least two 2-seater tables. Interesting décor of colorful umbrellas, a Route 66 logo signage, green planters, and a single maneki neko as you enter. I'm sure much will be added later. Hours of operation are Tues to Sun 10:30a to 4:30p lunch and 3:00p to 9:00p dinner. Private parking of about 10 spaces dedicated to the building. We look forward to having some of this restaurant's popular dishes of the past, e.g., hot sour soup, honey-glazed spare ribs, fried chicken wings, and more. Congratulations to Richard Lam for continuing this legacy and wish him much success in his business venture! Support local!

    Keeaumoku and Liona St. I guess Richard of Maple Garden is now here.
    Donna O.

    Nice to see Richard from the former Maple garden still is in the restaurant business and reopened under the name of Chopstix closer to Ala Moana /Keeaumoku area. They do have a small parking lot with about 9-10 parking stalls and is in a former location of many previous businesses. Hope they do well on Keeaumoku and Liona streets. Liona St is one street away from King St. When placing the order near the end of lunch, it was better since they were not as busy since the crowd left and the last ones were just leaving as my coworker and I picked up lunch from here. I spoke to Richard when I placed my order and the same sweet lady from the former Maple Garden, helped me when I picked up my order. We paid in cash since they were a credit card service fee on credit card. What a surprise, she said remembered me from ordering from Maple Garden. Right now I heard Richard helps with the front and he has a young cook that was with him from Maple Garden. I guess the retired part time chefs are not there anymore. I'm always craving for minute chicken cake noodles but got crispy noodles. It's okay although it was a little over cooked and too crunchy. The dish was okay to me but not the best, although my friend liked her Singapore Mei fun. It was not too spicy but it had good taste per my coworker. I look forward to try other dishes from their single two-sided menu. I did love the fried chicken from Maple Garden and I'm glad it still look the same here. I'll try that next time! Heard the women bathroom was big and good for handicap customers. The restaurant isn't as big but has some tables inside and a private room that wasn't set up yet. It can be a karaoke room. The lady said that this location was good and they are busy, since there are a lot customers from the near by businesses who order from them and many Maple Garden loyal customers have been coming. The restaurant is closed on Mondays and open for business from Tuesday thru Sunday from 10:30 am to 9:00 pm, but close after lunch at 3pm and re-open for dinner at 4:30 pm. Best wishes and Congratulations to you Richard and your new Restaurant "Chopstix"!

    Menu:  April 2026
    Li Y.

    Home of the former Canton Seafood Restaurant. Cute little space with two circular tables and four smaller. Even tho the address is on Keeamoku, the entrance to both the restaurant and free parking lot is on Liona St. Where ten- eleven parking spaces are dedicated for restaurant only. Today joined a few of my galfriends for a nice lunch. They were wanting crispy noodles so were recommended to the house special cake noodle. I was craving vegetables so an order of spicy eggplant went on the table. New restaurant with slightly limited menu. Still what they do, they do nicely. Menu and food is Cantonese cuisine. The owner/chef has opened this restaurant after closing the beloved Maple Garden on Isenberg Street. Wishing Richard well in this new venture. Hope they introduce some Northern cuisine into the menu (actually, I did see scallion pancakes). Will return to sample more deliciousness! Reserving last star while we see how this restaurant develops. Excited for this venture!

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    Nicole C.

    Just 4 days later, we couldn't stop thinking about how good this place was! Went back for take out and it did not disappoint again!! Really wish there was a solid Chinese place like this near our home. Excited to come back when we visit Hawaii again. Please try this place out!

    Fried chicken wings
    Deborah P.

    Well got to try this place after Nadine C, Paul C, Donna O and maybe more yelps came here already and yelp this place. So since Nadine C coordinated our lunch today for July 4th we all went. We had fried chicken wings, walnut shrimp, beef chow fun, steam fish with ginger onion sauce, sweet honey ribs, kau yuk with taro, Chinese spinach with garlic. It was good. The wings is the best the steam fish is my favorite the other dishes were good. The server mgr name Richard was from the old Maple garden Chinese restaurant he was alittle late in opening because he was in kslihi picking up vegetables but no problem told us to enter through the back we did. Parking is in the back very limited maybe about 9 stalls if all taken need to find other place to park. Try them if in the area.

    Gabriel P.

    Our Yelp friends suggested Chopstix to have a 4Th of July luncheon. many in the group had given good reviews. The owner Richacd previously owned Mapel Gardens. Since I loved the buffet at MP .was curious to taste the food at his new restaurant. The crispy chichen was delicious. Other dishes were so so. The kau yuk and taro tasted totally different than I remembered. Richard didn't miss a beat with his humor as he served pur group. Enjoy

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    5/5 amazing food, great service, perfect ambiance. Loved it! Strongly recommend the Mongolian beef

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    Great service and food. I did do take out for cold ginger chicken. The location is easy access.

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    Great go to Chinese food! Fast and fresh. Parking located right behind the restaurant.

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    0.8 mi
    $$

    Bo's Kitchen is a mom-and-pop Cantonese restaurant with other Asian favorites like laksa,…read morejajangmyeon, and Japanese curry, to name a few. This is my first time trying their food, and I have a lot of positive thoughts regarding their dishes. Their beef brisket noodle was one of my all-time favorites compared to other locations, because they are generous with the amount of brisket they give you and they use egg noodles by default. Their soup was okay, but the braised and marinated meat was definitely the highlight of this dish. Overall, a great late night evening option in town for Cantonese comfort food, even among those coming from China; I think that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their food and quality. Highly recommend and would love to return to try their laksa in the future.

    I hadn't been here in three years. The first time here I did not like it at all. I decided to Uber…read moreEat it to my job. I got the wonton noodles with brisket. I'm not sure of the price, because Uber has different pricing from the establishment. This time around I really liked it. The broth was flavored and the wontons didn't have big chunks of pork in it. It was actually minced. The brisket was tasty and tender. If you don't know what to get from here, get this. The wonton noodles with brisket. I appreciate that they separated the broth from the noodles. Who wants to eat soggy noodles?

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    Bo’s Kitchen - Inside seating

    Inside seating

    Bo’s Kitchen - Mini Sesame balls- jindui

    Mini Sesame balls- jindui

    Bo’s Kitchen - Dinner@Bo's Kitchen; 12/29/2024.Our long time Gf ordered Mapo Tofu* So nice of her she let me taste a lil of it, Cuz I thought it was Spicy?

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    Dinner@Bo's Kitchen; 12/29/2024.Our long time Gf ordered Mapo Tofu* So nice of her she let me taste a lil of it, Cuz I thought it was Spicy?

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - lobster with ginger and scallion

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

    3.1(971 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    $$

    This Chinese restaurant has been around for a while serving up seafood and other delicious dishes…read more They're known for their lobster deals, and along with your traditional Chinese classics. We like the lobster, honey walnut shrimp, salted fish egg white fried rice, fried tofu, spinach with thousand year old eggs and many more. Definitely a nostalgic spot for myself, and it's usually busy. Our lobster was small last time and the sauce was watery. But overall would recommend. Check it out for your Chinese food fix!

    It was an average experience overall. The restaurant is tucked inside the Chinatown Cultural Plaza…read moreand faces the waterway rather than the street, which gives it a somewhat different setting. Compared with the dim sum restaurants we're accustomed to in California, the selection here felt a little limited. We tried some of our usual favorites--Siu Mai, Har Gow, and custard buns--but unfortunately, they were just average in flavor and were served cold. The service was friendly, and they do offer dim sum from a few carts, which was nice to see. You can also ask the staff for specific dishes if you don't see what you're looking for. It also appeared that there was only one type of tea available. Nothing was particularly bad about the experience, but nothing really stood out either. Given the other dim sum options we're familiar with, this probably isn't a place we'd make a special trip to visit again.

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    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - Busy for a Tuesday!

    Busy for a Tuesday!

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - Roast duck

    Roast duck

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - Dinner@Fook Yuen; 7/15/2024; Relaxing Dinner w/Hubby David! Was going 2eat some Curry@McCully Shop Centern take-out only.Food was good here.

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    Dinner@Fook Yuen; 7/15/2024; Relaxing Dinner w/Hubby David! Was going 2eat some Curry@McCully Shop Centern take-out only.Food was good here.

    King Restaurant & Bar - Chicken wings

    King Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(282 reviews)
    0.4 mi
    $$

    I was recently invited to attend a dinner for my part time job where I wasn't really keen to…read morepartake but was heavily persuaded to join them at King Restaurant & Bar (KRB) where I gave in. What a blessing that was as I was impressed with the food quality and attention to detail. There were many star dishes that impressed me and luckily had the honor to pack up the leftovers which I ended up sharing with family. They raved over the food from KRB, so I suggested we come here for dinner. To play it safe I called ahead and made a reservation for a round table as I tend to order an array of different dishes. To our surprise, KRB wasn't busy that weekday evening with both private dining rooms occupied and only one other table of 4 during our arrival. I asked the family what they wanted to eat and because they are big eaters who also enjoy leftovers, our initial food order consisted of 9 different dishes that included doubling up both noodle orders. Overall, our meal was above average with family favorites of tofu casserole that was so delicious that I ended up getting another one. The seafood crispy noodles were also phenomenal as it was executed well with great texture contrast and finesse in flavors. Personally I enjoyed the free range chicken with ginger onion sauce and the sautéed lamb with leeks. We also appreciated the complimentary dessert of chilled coconut milk tapioca. Service was above average as the staff were attentive to our needs and exchanged plates halfway during our dinner. The only setback for me was the ambiance as it was semi dark and dingy. The interior could use an upgrade. Recent returned visits to KRB is truly deserving of 5-stars from me. The food exceeded my expectations where it was worthy to drag my family here and have concluded KRB is deserving to be included in our rotation of restaurants to patronize.

    We had our group luncheon there in a private room and the service is always great!…read more Sorry no pictures I cannot add anymore pictures to this page. We had the Chinese chicken salad with jellyfish, Mix seafood cake noodles, beef broccoli, crispy chicken, mixed pork with green beans, steamed fish fillets and rice The Chinese chicken salad was different with the jellyfish. It was tasty and with the jellyfish it had a nice chewy crunch. That is a first normally it has crispy wonton strips. The mixed pork with green beans is always a hit, everyone love the flavor and tasty of this fish. The beef broccoli was good with tender beef slices and fresh broccoli. The mix seafood cake noodles was also good and everyone enjoyed the noodles. The steamed fish fillet was with a shoyu and ginger sauce which was very moist and delicious. The crispy chicken this time seems like they used a malnourished chicken it hardly had meat and was mostly bones.

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    King Restaurant & Bar
    King Restaurant & Bar - Honey walnut shrimp

    Honey walnut shrimp

    King Restaurant & Bar - Har gow (shrimp dumplings) & shrimp look fun.

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    Har gow (shrimp dumplings) & shrimp look fun.

    Chopstix - cantonese - Updated August 2026

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