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    4.6 (270 reviews)
    Open 8:00 am - 7:00 pm
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    Lily F.

    My friend and I have been many times. We love the variety on their menu which has breakfast that is served all day, poke bowls, and other food items.The decor is nice with tables, chairs, and photos on wall. Service is quick.

    I believe this was spicy ahi with tempura burrito
    Michelle S.

    Cute, super clean with an interesting menu of mochi waffle items, benedicts and poke items. Service was fast and friendly. Friends and I got a couple of poke burritos. The portions were pretty hefty (no one finished their burrito) and the fish tasted fresh.

    Aburi Salmon, Ahi Nigiri, Spicy Ahi Bombs
    Madisyn S.

    If you are ever looking for a super fresh delicious sushi platter in urban Honolulu. Look no further! This was the freshest fish sushi platter that I have ordered in a long time.

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    Mialy A.

    Found this place on DoorDash and they have great deal over there. I really liked their sushi burritos and mango sticky rice smoothy so I ended up driving there for a second time to check them out in person. The place is super cute and parking is one way in on s king st and out on young st and vis versa for the other side. It can be limited if you coming there dinner time. Food is great and drinks are unique and tasty. We got: - combo Beef sukiyaki and 2pcs spicy ahi bomb: 9.5/10 this was good it's just 9.5 to my taste. This came with miso soup and salad. Great portion as well. - poke : 10/10 fish was fresh and tasty. Really good cut and generous portion. - spicy ahi bomb 6pcs: 10/10 I really liked this too but my eye got too big and ended up eating way too much - honey lemonade: 10/10 very subtle honey and natural taste not chemically like some places. My partner really liked it and he usually doesn't like lemonade.

    Mango lilikoi smoothie (left) and dragonfruit smoothie (right)
    Diane W.

    Our smoothies were very tasty and perfect for our day out. The cafe is adorable and cozy inside. Service was nice.

    Denby R.

    It's raining. It's pouring. Staying at home is boring. And it's my niece's bday! Whoop! 11 years old. And where does she want to go? Here! What are we (in our party of 7) eating? Portuguese sausage eggs Benedict Mixed poke don New Kai Don Mochi waffle Canadian bacon sandwich Smoked salmon avocado toast Beef sukiyaki eggs Benedict Pastrami eggs Benedict Açaí bowl Matcha lattes My mom and the rest of us really like the freshness of the sushi burritos. The people here are always friendly. And very helpful. We love it. What a great stop for the bday girl and all of us who got to join her!

    Vietnamese cold brew.
    Christine G.

    A cozy little restaurant with plenty of parking out front. We were pleasantly surprised by the food here as it was so fresh, flavorful, and healthy. My husband got the new bites donburi and he said he raved about the taste saying he could eat a whole gallon of it! He particularly loved the salmon and the garlicky seasoning on it. My mochi waffle was excellent and the ube ice cream so delicious. They also have lots of coffee options. We loved our Vietnamese cold brews! We will definitely come back to bring the kids.

    BOGO strawberry matcha lattes! $6.95 for both drinks on 09.28.2025
    Jill F.

    @fortunefoodfinds: "FIN-tastic deals you'll L.O.V.E. so MATCHA! A mochi waffle, spicy ahi bomb + salmon nigiri sushi set special, n' BOGO strawberry matcha lattes from Fresh Bites in Mo'ili'ili. They always got specials that are great tasting. Hurry over bc there's no time wasting!" Staff: friendly Interior: small, very limited table seating Exterior: in the same area as Niu n' Alii Fish Market Wait time: 10 mins Parking: one-way lot that is usually full, have to circle around n' wait for someone to leave Overall comments: came in for their sushi set special that was going for $10.99 n' their buy one, get one strawberry matcha latte. Matcha was real nice n' tasty, balanced with the sweet strawberry puree. The salmon nigiri was simple but complimented the star of the show, the spicy ahi bombs, which were so good. Ordered the mochi waffle for my kids, which they all ate! My 11 m/o ate the fruit on top while my 4 y/o & 2 y/o are fans of anything mochi waffle. I'll have to come back for their Matcha Mondays $2.99 n' Thirsty Thursdays for $1.99 teas/lattes!

    Beef pastrami mochi waffle eggs Benedict with salad.
    Sara L.

    Came for Thirsty Thursday, stayed for the eggs Benedict. Every Thursday, Fresh Bites offers a $1.99 special for lattes and iced teas. On my recent visit, they also happened to be offering a Labor Day weekend special on eggs Benedict dishes for $9.99. What a steal! So, I decided to stay and eat in. Fresh Bites is in Moiliili, tucked between Thai Issan II and Lunar Tea, and it has a backward sign above the door. The space is quaint, with a few small tables available for dining in. Come early because during lunch, the place filled up quick. I ordered the beef pastrami mochi waffle Benedict. The pastrami was shaved thin and a bit dry, but was smoky, peppery, and I could really taste the mustard seed flavor coming through. The eggs were perfectly poached and jiggly (just the way I like them), smothered in a rich hollandaise sauce, and all of this topped a subtly sweet and chewy mochi waffle. The side salad with sesame dressing really helped cut through the heaviness of the dish. The latte was quite sweet and tasted more of caramel than hazelnut, but satisfying and you can't beat the Thirsty Thursday price. Hoping to come back for their fruit smoothies or $2.99 Matcha Mondays.

    Egg cut from the Benedict
    Andy F.

    Get your Fresh Bites here! Get your mochi waffles, lattes, and sushi burritos here! Now that's a combo you will rarely see being offered all at once place. Fresh Bites is a breakfast, cafe, and sushi place all wrapped into one. It's located in the Old Stadium Square strip mall in Mo'ili'ili, along South King Street, just before Isenberg St. sharing the same building with Golden Eagle, Kozo Sushi, Thai Issan II, and etc. There's a parking accessible from both South King and Young St. The sign says it's free parking for one hour, but I'm not sure how or who's enforcing that... it should be okay to just park. The inside is quite small and cozy, with a few tables evenly spaced out. Clean, bright, and comfortable. The menu is actually quite simple and straightforward. Prices are okay. One of the interesting ideas I've never seen before is a Mochi Waffle Benedict. Is it a good idea? Can be. We started with the Beef Sukiyaki Benedict with a choice of rice, salad, or tater tots (+$1). The eggs were jumbo size and cooked well enough with the (unusually) small runny yolk. The Hollandaise sauce was a little bit different than the classic. It was light and creamy. Less eggs and more mayo. Salad was fresh. The beef sukiyaki was tasty and delicious. A nice balance of sweet and savory. The mochi waffle was plain and dense. I wish it had more savoriness, more richness, more mochi-ness, and more crispiness. This is my first time having a Sushi Burrito. Isn't this just a super size handroll? We got the Shrimp Tempura Sushi Burrito, and this was very good and nicely and neatly prepared. There were two pieces of well seasoned shrimp tempura that kept it's crunch throughout. A nice amount of spicy mayo, fresh salad and avocado. Rice was nicely seasoned and not overly mushy. Didn't see they offer regular coffee, so went with the Americano. I rarely order these, but wow, this was very good and exceeded my expectations. Perfect ratio of espresso and water. This was smooth, rich with clean coffee flavor. Can I get a refill (or at least fill it closer to the top)?? The Vietnamese Cold Brew was good, but not as good as the Americano. It was creamy and had a nice amount of condensed milk, but it was on the light side and lacked the usual boldness. Overall, this was a new and interesting experience with a variety of food items you wouldn't usually find on the same menu. Everything was good and fresh. I feel it's a touch pricey, but you get decent portions. The service was fine. I'll definitely comeback to try more things!

    Vietnamese iced coffee
    Lizzy Z.

    I visited Fresh Bites with work friends on our lunch break because we heard about their $1.99 thirsty Thursday deal, where you can choose anything from their coffee, black tea, or green tea options for $1.99 (excludes matcha drinks). When we showed up and heard they were having a $9.99 eggs benedict mochi waffle deal, we decided to grab a quick lunch, too! Food: I ordered the beef sukiyaki eggs benedict mochi waffle and a side salad. It was a fun spin on eggs benedict, with a mochi waffle instead of an English muffin, and beef sukiyaki instead of the Canadian bacon. The side salad came with a creamy sesame dressing - it was nice to have a light side dish since the eggs benedict was so filling. The beef sukiyaki was comforting and tasty, and worked well with the dish! I liked it overall, but I think the hollandaise sauce was a little bland and the eggs were not as runny as I was expecting. I don't think they weren't poached because they were perfectly dome shaped. For the thirsty Thursday deal, I ordered the Vietnamese iced coffee. It was good! Nice and strong, creamy, and sweet. I got a coffee to-go for my friend, and they put a wrapper on the to-go cup so it wouldn't spill out the straw hole of the lid, which is so thoughtful! They have some fun drinks on their menu, like coconut water Americano, so I definitely want to come back again to try those! They also have a matcha Monday deal, where you can get a matcha latte for $2.99 Service: Our food was ready super fast! The restaurant got crowded really quickly, and the staff worked hard to keep up with the rush. They were nice and answered all our questions. Ambiance: Casual vibe, quick service Parking: Free parking for 1 hour. Since the parking lot serves customers of many other restaurants and businesses, it's pretty crowded.

    Smoked Salmon Benedict
    Xin L.

    Came here for brunch on Thanksgiving morning, due to the holiday, most places were closed so we were glad to find a spot open (we called ahead to check). They have a decently sized shared parking lot, however since there are so many establishments, you would likely struggle to find spot during peak hours (especially if all the other places are also open). They're also a fairly small establishment, meant more for grab and go I would assume, but capable of seating 8-10ish people within. Since most orders were grab and go, we were luckily able to be immediately seated. We ordered: * Smoked Salmon Benedict: 9.7​/10 this was really good to me. Everything just went perfectly together and the smoked salmon flavor added depth to the hollandaise sauce and egg flavor. The mochi waffle was slightly sweet. My ONLY critique is that I wished the mochi waffle was a bit toasted to add a textual contrast, as most benedicts have an English muffin (which is toasted) as the base. * California Don: 7/10. My friend got this, he liked it, I thought it was okay. I think the sauce is a bit too much and the ratio is slightly off (I think mayube like 10% more fish would've been better) * 4 Inari Bombs (2 spicy ahi and 2 spicy salmon): 10/10 I was really craving raw fish and this helped to perfectly satisfy the craving. * 4 Shrimp tempuras: 7/10 we just got this to share. It is very clearly like a frozen store bought shrimp tempura fried. Not a huge deal, it was just something to nom on with the other dishes. I would note that I got my benedict decently fast (less than 10 mins) and then my friend got their donburi and everything else (inari, tempura) like 10 minutes after me. I would 100% come back again, likely just to order the same thing again (salmon benedict).

    Beef Pastrami Benedict
    Tasha K.

    I went to Fresh Bites for their "Thirsty Thursday" not knowing what to expect, but I was pleasantly surprised! Their lattes, green teas, and black teas were $1.99 for "Thirsty Thursday" and they were doing an eggs benedict special, so we ended up eating there, too. The Lilikoi Calamansi Green Tea was just the right amount of fresh, tart, and not-too-sweet -- I would definitely get it again! The Mochi Waffle Beef Pastrami Benedict was pretty good, especially with the side salad. The egg wasn't as runny as I was hoping and the pastrami was alright, but the mochi waffle went together really well with the pastrami and egg! My friend got the Sukiyaki Benedict, which I personally liked more. Vibe: The restaurant has a handful of tables, but there were a lot of people coming in and out with take-out orders. The servers were very nice and hard working for how many sit-down and to-go customers they were helping. Parking: They have free parking for one hour, but the lot is quite small so it was hard to find an open stall during lunch time.

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    Food is always fresh and very decent prices! So far none of things we've ordered has disappointed!

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    The food is amazing. The only reason why I gave it a 4 star is that it would be nice if the workers smiled more.

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    Can you get the mochi waffle plain with just syrup?

    Yes we have . Class mochi waffle, chocolate mochi waffle and matcha mochi waffle

    Do you allow BYOB?

    Of course

    Are your mochi waffles gluten free?

    No sorry

    Do you still serve tator tots as a side? You can't select it as an option in online ordering.

    Yes we still carry. But didn’t put an option on online ordering. When you order please let us a note said you like to have tator thank you

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    Fete - ROBYNNE'S CAKE ®° Chocolate ulu-rum-raisin cake, frozen kulolo, Manoa chocolate rum sauce, cocoa streusel

    Fete

    4.4(1.4k reviews)
    2.6 miDowntown
    $$

    Server: Christi S. August 8, 2026…read moreTable 3 4:11pm My mother and I had an incredible lunch experience and truly enjoyed every part of our visit. We ordered the Korean Fried Chicken Sandwich, fries, Chicama Daiquiri, Fête Bonne Mi, Kunia Old Fashioned, and Double Scoop Rocky Road Ice Cream. Everything was delicious, and compliments to the chefs and bartenders for their excellent work! The restaurant's urban Hawaiian farmhouse atmosphere was beautiful. The combination of brick and reclaimed wood, the open kitchen, lush plant wall, historic Chinatown setting, and abundance of natural light created such a unique and inviting ambiance. The bar's creative cocktails and artisanal flair were also a wonderful complement to our meal. A special thank you to our server, Christi S. Thank you for your warm, sweet, and generous recommendations and for providing such wonderful service. You were absolutely awesome and made our lunch even more enjoyable. We had a fantastic experience and will certainly remember the wonderful hospitality we received. Mahalo, Christi!

    One of the best restaurants in Honolulu hands down. Real chefs work here and make it a foodies…read moredream. Spread and bread: 5/5 Beet dalad: 5/5 Korean steak: 5/5 Olive oil cake: 5/5 Fig cake dessert: 10/5 Highly recommended and totally worth the visit. Bakery store also worth a visit.

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    Fete - CHAZ BURGER* Local grass-fed beef, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, butter lettuce, roasted garlic aioli

    CHAZ BURGER* Local grass-fed beef, caramelized onions, cheddar cheese, vine-ripened tomatoes, butter lettuce, roasted garlic aioli

    Fete - SWEET LAND FARM SALAD 12 month Gouda, chèvre crema, sweet crisp, verjus vinaigrette, onsen egg, local mushrooms, roasted poha, fine herbs

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    Livestock Tavern - Flambé bone marrow

    Livestock Tavern

    4.2(1.2k reviews)
    2.7 miDowntown
    $$$

    Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

    First time visiting to celebrate my friends birthday. Inside was nicely lit and clean. Our server…read morewas nice and introduced himself and mentioned specials and what they ran out of for the evening. However, his service was not great but not terrible. We ordered drinks and took around 15 mins to come, then we looked for our server to order our food. The appetizers cane out in a timely manner but our entrees took quite a while. The Duck Confit was yummy! I thought the duck was going to be super dry, but when you eat it with the jam that came with it, it's very good. I requested for a little bit more of the jam but was given just balsamic glaze... My friend said her scallop risotto was watery and not the same as the last time she went. My bfs prime rib was okay. Bone marrow was okay. The chicken pasta, octopus appetizer, salad, and mac n cheese were lacking flavor and tasted okay. I would recommend dining here if you do not have plans after.

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    Local Joe - Breakfast croissant & lox for us  Local Joe be there for us when we need a break from fluorescent light.

    Local Joe

    4.6(627 reviews)
    2.7 miDowntown
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    Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

    I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading…read more I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared!

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    Local Joe - Turkey Bacon Breakfast Burrito

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    Scratch Kitchen - Amazing seeing Brian and the crew in frenzied action!

    Scratch Kitchen

    4.0(2.2k reviews)
    1.6 miAla Moana
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    I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day…read morelunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie

    Stopped by Scratch Kitchen in Honolulu for brunch, and honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't packed. We…read morewent mid-morning on a weekday and the place was nearly empty--not sure if it was just good timing or an underrated gem. Either way, it made for a super relaxed experience with no wait and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the food. Loved: The street tacos with the tempura shrimp were easily the star of the meal. 100% worth it. Light, crispy shrimp with a flavorful slaw and just the right amount of heat--basically a flavor party in every bite. The burger was another quiet star. Juicy patties, nicely seasoned, and stacked just right. Nothing super flashy, but really satisfying. Definitely a good pick if you're not in the mood for brunchy stuff. The Miss: Tried the French toast and... meh. It looked great on the plate but tasted dry and definitely didn't live up to the level of the other dishes. Might've just been an off day or a matter of personal taste, but I'd skip it next time.

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    Nami Kaze - Dining area

    Nami Kaze

    4.5(801 reviews)
    3.7 mi
    $$

    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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