Always fresh made Udon for there soups! Visiting the Honolulu location It can be in the 80's and…read morethese dishes hit the spot!

this place is fantastic, great staff, delicious food! fast and efficient getting in and out.read more

Authentic Chong Qing style noodles - really worth to give it a try. Some hopefully helpful tips:…read more1. The noodles only have one size but it's pretty large. Depending on your appetite, two ladies could possibly share. We ordered 2 and it was enough for 3 people to share. 2. Since we do not eat anything spicy, we asked for non-spicy from the get-go at ordering. The owner was able to accommodate. 3. Parking is street parking only but readily available fronting the restaurant. 4. The restaurant space is rather small, so it gets busy during meal time. We often take out by ordering ahead of time.

stand alone restaurant - with limited seating insides…read more freshmade noodle for sure noted with quality. Do recommended getting chewy noodle vs flat noddle. The texture is more enjoyable when eating. Flat noddle - would have prefer to be more wide in size. Had the beef noodle classic -flavor in broth was decent, but could use with additional pickle vegetables to bring some sour and cut the richness of the broth. beef itself was very tender and came in separate bowl. Breakdown easily. not spicy at all though. next dish tried - was the pickle fish noodle - first time trying to dish anywhere. Surprisingly preferred this over the beef noodle. a little bit of sour, but just the right amount with the creamy broth mix. This with the chewy noodle was bomb. Highly recommended* price - reasonable for quality - but could have more noodle for quantity*

I never leave reviews, but this needed to be documented…read more Ordered the dan dan noodles, pork dumplings, the Bao's, and a chicken cutlet. Everything was spectacular, blew my boyfriend and I away! The mayo for the chicken cutlet, the cutler itself, the buns, everything ordered was incredible and so well balanced. AND free dessert! We told them we are visiting and overheard us speaking about shaved ice, amazing ambience as well! If you are looking for a quick, delicious meal that wont break the bank, come here!!

Great food, quick and attentive service. Mian & bao was a great choice for a quick lunch :)read more

Amazing Chinese noodles restaurant in Chinatown known for their beef noodles!…read more We had the beef mein, beef chow fun, and side order of look fun. Everything was great but the beef in the soup was the highlight, it was soft but not too soft and full of flavor. It paired perfectly with the noodles and soup. We went on a Sunday for lunch and they were pretty busy but we only had to wait maybe 10 - 15 min. Service was very speedy. Cute Chinatown shop vibes.

Very busy, casual atmosphere like your typical Chinese place that turns over customers quickly…read more However, their wait staff are quite friendly and although busy, they work really hard to provide great service. The tables and benches are very basic and not cushioned, which makes for quick customer turnover. We hardly waited 2 minutes before they called us; even though there was a queue the entire time we were there it seems they go really quickly. Focus is on noodles (recommended) or rice dishes. We had beef chow fun (thick noodles) and a rice-noodle soup with pork and picked cabbage. Both dishes were very good. The chow fun was smoky, as if cooked on high heat, and the rice noodles were nicely spiced. The rice noodles came in a delicious broth. Parking is tough in Chinatown but there are several pay lots around. Be careful because the private pay lots can get expensive. There's also two municipal pay lots, each about 2 blocks away.

Located on the canal side of the Chinese Cultural Plaza right across from Legend Seafood, this…read moreTaiwanese family eatery is clean and brightly lit. Brian, the friendly second generation owner , takes the time to check on all the customers, which is the exception,not the rule these days. He will explain in detail about the menu if you have questions . You get to choose the spicy level 0-5 on the noodles . I chose level 1 which had a nice little kick; level 2 is "regular" spice, and 5 is for those who breathe fire. Apparently there is a contest for these freaks . I decided on #2 beef noodle dish (beef and tendon combo) which is their most popular noodle dish. The noodles had a nice texture and bite and the beef and tendon were soft. Our friend got the Taiwanese cold noodles which were refreshing with a sesame cream sauce that muted the spice level. Since we noticed everyone around us with the popcorn chicken we had to try it for ourselves. We got the regular half pound size instead of the one pound large. The thinly battered chicken served with fried basil was crispy and delicious. I can see why it's so popular. We also got the salt and pepper fried egg fish served with a white pepper mixture that was tasty. When it arrived we discovered it was Shishamo, a family favorite. This was a nice alternative to the usual Cantonese restaurants our family frequents. There is private room that looks like it seats 9 which is always good for a large group. I would definitely go back!

The death knell is ringing for the Chinese (Taiwanese-Chinese, apparently) Cultural Plaza with the…read moreJune 2026 announcement of plans to can the place, so Seasons and all Plaza cohorts will meet their maker in a year! IRREGARDLESS I'd go back for the popcorn chicken (crispy, light fry, bite sized) and air conditioning. Sometimes Chinese food can get super saucy so the small plates - cucumbers, rolls, baos, and veg - work for me. It's serious 家常菜 or home-style cooking or quick food you'd find on the street: ong-choy, tomato-braised scrambled egg, garlic cabbage, essentially all the greats, shareable. Seasons also offers the beef soupy noodle sets, but when it's 85+ degrees out and sunny and 80% humidity, I do question ppl's judgement. I've always loved the Plaza, empty and partly abandoned, bec/ the design is conducive to good airflow and cooling, a much underappreciated architectural element in modern downtowns. But the bums and indigent love it more and sadly always leave some je ne sais quoi. Seasons finds itself across from the dim sum behemoth in Chinatown, Legends, but that's a different flavor profile. Still, quite nice to have variety.

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

What is Noods? I had to Google it. I can't keep up with urban words nowadays. So keep up with me…read morehere. Vibe is chill as young folks say these days. Young server quickly greeted us and let us sit anywhere. He asked if we've been here before and quickly ran down some specials. I love it when they ask "been here before?" I was set on Black garlic Tonkotsu. Served with thin ramen noods. I love thin noodles and they're not yellow. No need to dye the noodles. I like them as is. Rich broth and crunchy garlic. Their special is carmelized kimchee gyoza and Gochuchang, spicy ramen. Kimchee gyoza wasn't too spicy but spicy ramen is spicy as it should be. Best of all, music playlists were from 90s. Love it even more! My Era! Anyways, comfortable, cute, easy ramen joint in Kaimuki with excellent service. You can park in Kaimuki municipal parking lot.

3 and a half stars really... Full disclosure, I ordered…read morethrough Door Dash. My food was delivered with 20 minutes, which is incredibly speedy! The flavor of my creamy garlic shoyu ramen was fine. Nothing special, but good enough. However, it was cold (not room-temperature. Cold!) and there was very little of it. "Lazy tax" aside, I could've had a much tastier and more satisfying meal for way less if I had just added some veggies and (very) little meat to a pot of Sapporo noodles prepared at home. I understand times are hard, especially for small businesses, in this economy but pouring more broth would've made a big difference. Even if I had to po it in the microwave myself.

Food w food best ramen EVER The wait is short and the noodle…read moreare just superior to others

It was raining and we had little kids with us - we decided to enjoy a take out meal from this…read moreplace. OMG! It was the best decision! We enjoyed the crispy rice with ahi tuna and also the vegan ramen - which we ordered a spicy version - LOVED IT! All the ramens were incredible- you must try this place if you are craving some amazing ramen. Hope to go in person to provide input on the service and ambiance/ vibe.

I had the house braised beef and spicy pork dumplings. Shii was immaculate the way the meat melts…read morein your mouth... pause AYO really good would recommend.

Parking: small lot near building, street parking, parking in Walmart parking lot (at your own risk)…read more Service: table service. With QR code on table that you input your order into. Ambiance: casual Food: a great place to satisfy Szechuan cravings. Would recommend getting their spicy dumplings (so good). Also tried their sweet potato noodles and it was like a more chewy rice noodle. Would also recommend getting their mung bean drink (with free refills) that goes well with their spicy dishes.

Some of the best tasting noodles on island. Ive come here a…read morehandful of times and each time it has been great. The service is good and the food is amazing. I tired all the noodles to make sure I get the right one and I finally figured it out. I like the ramen noodle. The spice and flavor are good. One thing to note is if you aren't familiar with the Chinese peppercorn beware as it has a tingly sensation on your palate. Great taste overall.

After marketing in Chinatown, we decided to check out the Lunar New Year Festival activities at the…read moreChinatown Cultural Plaza. As we passed several food vendors whose mouthwatering aromas made our stomachs growl, we headed to our favorite Chinese cake noodle restaurant. Still, we noticed DAJI 黔香阁 (Qianxiang Pavilion) near the cultural plaza's stage. I quickly opened my Yelp app and found its page listing as Daji Spicy Pavilion, which gives potential diners' taste buds a heads-up on the fiery spice levels. After recognizing the Chinese characters for Qianxiang, a town in China's Guizhou province, I assumed that this restaurant served Guizhou cuisine, which is famously noted for its bold, sour, and spicy flavors. I led my husband to the restaurant's window, where their Guizhou food menu and pictures were displayed. While peering into the restaurant, we noticed that only five tables inside could accommodate a total of 20 people. Three of the five tables were occupied, so we snagged one of the last available ones near the entrance. A young female worker greeted us with a smile and provided menus and glasses of iced water. We noticed we could either order through the QRC or wait for the server to return to take our order. As we were deciding on our meals, the server quickly returned to our table and informed us that their juicy, in-house-made dumplings were sold out and that two other menu items had been discontinued. Also, four office workers were eating their lunches. Apparently, they all ordered their food spicy because we could see them dabbing sweat from their faces and necks, guzzling water, and exclaiming how spicy yet delicious it was. Their "suffering" prompted us to order the non-spicy or mild noodle soups. FOOD: -Signature Beef Tendon Soup: My husband ordered this noodle soup with thin noodles and opted to upgrade to a large serving for just a dollar more. The huge bowl of thin, slightly firm, and chewy noodles was generously topped with slightly bouncy, gelatinous, melt-in-your-mouth textured beef tendon chunks. The tender beef tendon chunks weren't as exotically spiced as Cantonese-style, which is heady with star anise, soy sauce, cinnamon, ginger, and more, but still flavorful. The broth was clear, clean-tasting, and refreshing with cilantro, chopped green onions, and pickled Napa cabbage slices. My husband noticed that the thin noodles did not seem to bloat or get soggy even as he took his time eating this large serving. $15.99 + $1 (extra noodles) -Signature Beef Brisket Soup: I ordered the signature beef brisket and swapped several tender brisket chunks with my husband's beef tendon. I prefer thicker noodles, so I ordered them and upgraded to a large serving since we missed out on the dumplings. I expected the Guizhou-style beef brisket to be as clean-tasting and mild-tasting as the tendon. The beefy-tasting brisket was tender and jiggly, while the pickled cabbage slices, cilantro, and green onions further enhanced the clear, non-greasy, and refreshing hot broth. My noodles also didn't bloat even though we took our time eating. $15.99 + $1 (extra noodles) I'm not sure we'd ever try the spicy soup or the dry noodles, since our taste buds can barely handle the numbing Sichuan mala spice anymore. But we'd gladly return to try their other mild Guizhou dishes and look forward to their dumplings. Also, the portions are quite generous to begin with, and we found that upgrading was an overkill for us because we found ourselves waddling home.