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    Lanakila Kitchen

    4.5 (38 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 12:30 pm

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    Waiting with pooper as mom gets her lunch
    Renee L.

    Wonderful people super friendly servers and management. Mom comes here sometimes for lunch. The lines are short right before 12pm. Tables and chairs outside for convenience but mom usually does take out. Not too flavorful, soft mushy and perfect for moms needs. Kupuna meals are her go to . Thank you!

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    Nadine C.

    Breakfast in Liliha, Honolulu, Hawaii... When I used my Yelp app to search for a nearby restaurant, "Lanakila Kitchen" appeared. I used to volunteer with Lanakila Meals On Wheels - delivering hot meals to Senior Citizens on Thanksgiving Day with the Jaycees... it seems like the same kitchen sells meals to the community and provides a complimentary lunch from Monday through Friday to Kupuna! Wow! Located on Bachelot Street, the entrance is a bit challenging to find. I asked some construction crew members about the kitchen, and they pointed me in the correct direction... at the beginning of the property. Look for the tables outside! I ordered a Breakfast Plate (comes with a beverage - I selected a small Starbucks coffee and forgot to take a photo) at the counter - it's just $6.65, including tax! I got 2 scoops of brown ice, 4 slices of bacon, and 2 over-easy eggs! What a deal! When I saw the staff bringing out boxes fresh scones, I had to get one! For only $2.25 (tax included), I received two delicious Lilikoi/Peach scones! They were moist and soft! I told the staff that I would bring my mom back for the free lunch (today's special was Curry chicken). The cashier said that he would make an exception for today (since it was my first visit) and gave me a Chicken Curry to take to my mom! Thank you! She enjoyed it! We will be back! Note: this is mainly a takeout place.

    Marissa K.

    This place is great! Food is amazing! Love their breakfast and lunch deals! If you're a Kupuna over 65 you can get free meal here! They also sell their yummy baked goods here for half the price you see in the stores! Today I ordered their breakfast plate with fried rice with bacon and scrambled eggs. Also ordered one of their cookies to go! You can't beat the prices here! They also sell frozen pre-cooked meals to go too. Not to mention daily lunch specials. Hidden gem worth checking out!

    Meatloaf with greens.
    Ju L.

    Great healthy food with affordable prices. Also a great selection of onolicious baked goods!!!

    Lilikoi Peach scone
    Eric M.

    If you like scones, I highly recommend these from @lanakilapacific or Lanakila Kitchen. I found them at DonQ in Kaheka & Pearl City (just $3.79 for two). Just pop them in the oven to reheat or use an Aroma oven like I did & it comes out crispy & smelling sweet. They have several flavors, but the ones I got are the Blueberry/Lemon & Lilikoi/Peach scones & they were both delicious! I'm not sure if they deliver them daily or not, but I've gone on Mondays & Fridays & they've had plenty; but on other days...sold out. It also helps to support their (Lanakila Kitchen)'s efforts as well & did I mention that they are really good!

    Sweet Potato Haupia Pie
    Alijha T.

    First Timer today at Lanakila Kitchen! Worked across the street for over 3 years and never new this place existed. Shout out to my mom for showing me this place. Due to the Health and safety of our patients and employees with the Corona Virus on our islands the hospital cafeteria I work at has removed a lot of things I once enjoyed for lunch. So I was happy to try out something new. This place is small hole in the wall and I think this meant to be a cafe for the workers here at this facility. Today they had 2 entrees on the menu which was garlic chicken ($8) and Salisbury steak ($6). Now the portion size aren't huge but it's just enough, and it also comes with a drink I decided to try the blueberry pomegranate and It was good. Taste wise the garlic chicken was good, it had crispy bits that I loved and the sauce was on point, corn was bland and had no seasoning tho. But honestly for the price you really can't complain. They also have deserts and salads to choose from in their refrigerator. The desserts are good size and are only $2 each today my mom got the pumpkin crunch and sweet potato haupia, both were good! and From what I've heard they use to have a salad bar where you could make your own salads or add it onto your plate but of course they've done away with it for now due to safety precautions. All in all this was a good choice and I'll definitely be back on those days where I forget to bring lunch to work.

    Blueberry-lemon scone

    Their scones are so good! Don't take my word for it, but it's definitely worth a try! It's moist with just the right amount of sweetness. We bought a dozen and are eating one a day. They store well in the fridge and taste just as good as day one!

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    Tiki W.

    Sweet potato haupua square is so delicious period best on the island :-) Thank you Lanakila Kitchen. I got this at Don Quixote in waipahu. Better than anything at Safeway or foodland or the coffee shops. Sorry no pre-eat photo. All gone in the stomach. Just crumbs left.

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    we just catered an event for breakfast and lunch- excellent food and service. Thank you!!

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    Kapiolani Medical Center Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room

    4.2(38 reviews)
    2.1 mi
    $$

    Oasis in a cafeteria…read more.. It's basically the vibe it bring as soon as I walked in as this massive space was so thoughtfully planned out with beautiful lighting and various types of seating areas weather you're hungry or just need a break with a bit of "recharge" this is a phenomenal place. Now what cafeteria boasts having a Starbucks...yup with all the cups and yummies, whenever I do a late night search for a Starbucks on the app that's open this is the only location that gives the green light, though for obvious reasons the cafeteria is open 24hrs Starbucks is open until 1:30am. Besides a Starbucks is a beautiful you need to check out their mini food court, a "pizza" section by the slice or a whole pie, "simmer" where you can get comfort in a bowl with some hot soup today it was Garden Vegetable and Bacon Corn Chowder, "Bistro" is the hot stuff...burgers, sandwiches, hotdogs, and "sips" which is a self serve station for drinks. There's an impressive section filled with grab and go drinks and snacks for easy traveling. I wished that I could take more pics of this awesome cafeteria but with someone in each corner I respectfully didn't want to do that but appreciate the lovely service given here making it a great place to relax and chill. Thank you!

    The cafeteria is on the second floor of the hospital. I have dined several times when I was waiting…read morefor family members. The dining room is upscale (for a hospital) with modern decor. Today, I just had coffee. Where else in Honolulu can you get a good cup of coffee for $1.25. There is a Starbucks within the complex, but I prefer the cafeteria coffee. When I come for lunch, I generally get the soup. They make the soup fresh (from scratch). It's delicious. I've also had the pork bbq lunch entree, which is paid for by the ounce, and was just ok. There is always something interesting going on in the Cafeteria. Today's Blood Drive brought in the Honolulu Symphony Orchestra and Ballet Hawaii. Last time I was here, a telethon brought in many celebrities. Parking is a challenge. Paid parking is expensive. Street parking is a gift to find.

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    Kapiolani Medical Center Kobayashi & Kosasa Family Dining Room - This is how that guy made the plate UNREAL && UNPROFESSIONAL.

    This is how that guy made the plate UNREAL && UNPROFESSIONAL.

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    3.3(6 reviews)
    0.9 miDowntown

    While mostly a Employee Cafe one of the few left around these days. If you have the chance go…read morethere. While they usually have only two Main entree's a day there is quite a bit of variety to their menu, items like Alaskan Salmon Steamed Oriental Style, Chicken Lasagna, Steak with Crab legs, Pork Chop with mushroom gravy, Baked Chicken with Marsala sauce and various other things both standard and exotic. There is a Sandwich and Salad Bar and Wednesdays there is a Taco Salad bar. There are Burgers, Vegie burgers and Fries available also. I think the Highlight of the Cafe is the Entree's if you are there on a day that there is something special it is always very good for the price which is around $6.00 Very economical and you get a good portion with it.

    Who wouldn't love having a cafeteria at their work place? On top of that, who wouldn't love paying…read moreless than 6 bucks for a full lunch with a drink? Doubly on top of that, who wouldn't love the employees/co-workers always talking story, smiling the moment you walk in? Yes, this is what goes down at the Aikane Cafe on a daily basis. Located on the 11th floor of the Hawaiiantel building on Bishop street, you can see the entire city from all angles. From morning to afternoon, this cafe stays open to serve the munchie needs for it's employees or visiting contractors. Breakfast, they serve oatmeal, cereal, coffee, musubis, waffles, breakfast burritos, tater tots, bacon, links, portuguese sausage, eggs, bagels etc.. Lunch menu changes weekly. From adobo, to steak, to meatloaf, to chicken longrice, to pork lau lau, to saimin, to lasagna, to burgers/sandwiches, to furikake salmon...they serve it all...seriously. PLUS, there's a salad bar! The staff here is super friendly and work really well together with a smile on their face. OOOoooh...the luxuries of working here =)

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    Ohia Cafeteria

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    2.8(6 reviews)
    5.0 miKaimuki
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    "Review of the mundane- the college cafeteria"…read more Kapiolani Community College has several eating options which range from vending machines to upscale culinary offerings at their dining facilities. In the great in-between lies the cafeteria, located along the great KCC lawn, across from the Lama Library. It is located on the Makai side of the campus. The main cafeteria area has satisfactory seating for this campus and also has a small stage area for presentations/ entertainment. The AC is excellent and is a refuge from the heat and humidity of a hot day. Breakfast is served every weekday morning till 10am. Non-Grill breakfast items are serve yourself and sold by the oz. includes, fried, white and brown rice ( sold by the scoop) and tater tots, scrambled eggs, pork sausage, smoky joes. This limited breakfast buffet is ok, nothing to write home about. If you get your scrambled eggs from the tray after 9am the pickings can be slim and rubbery. At that point I'd stick with their baked goods and coffee for a morning jolt. They sell their delicious scones and biscuits in limited quantities. Lots of beverages, cold and hot, delicious hot entrees for lunch including bentos sometimes. They do not provide cafeteria service after mid-afternoon. Evening meal options on campus are the fine dining Ka Ikena and basically the vending machines. An average college cafeteria with pleasant workers and decent grub. Not the best, not the worst, seems to serve it's primary clientele satisfactorily.

    Recently remodeled, the cafeteria has been freshened up and the views are as gorgeous as ever…read more Great deals on food can be found- the lunch and breakfast specials are pretty tasty, and the bentos are good. Also check out the pastries, which change daily. They should definitely bring back the kimchi bacon cheeseburgers and chicken & waffles though ;-)

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    Ohia Cafeteria - Salad bar

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    Pier Nine By Sam Choy

    Pier Nine By Sam Choy

    2.6(54 reviews)
    1.3 mi

    A surprisingly good place to meet up with someone right on the outskirts of downtown Honolulu. We…read morewere able to have a fairly quiet business meeting right at noon as it appears classes were in session and it did not get busy until about 1:30pm. I liked the clean, contemporary look - not at all like a typical student cafeteria. High ceilings, lots of windows with an view of the harbor, and an option for outdoor patio seating. Lunch options were good for the $15 price, all you can eat so you can mix it up. Today was pizza day so I tried a slice - nothing out of the ordinary but it's hard to mess up pizza. They have a grill menu - chicken or ribs today. They also had a pasta of the day. I enjoyed the salad bar which had a good amount of options. Soup and salad was also available. Besides soft drinks, there was a good selection of juices and infused waters and the coffee options were great. For desert, they had cookies but I understand they bake daily so the option changes. There was also fresh fruits - whole or sliced. I hear that the most popular day is Wednesday "poke" day, but for me, I'd go on the less popular days and opt for some quieter time.

    Pier Nine By Sam Choy is located in Aloha Tower toward the back by Gordon Biersche. They validate…read moreparking and we all paid only $2 when we left (we were there about 2 hours). You can get validation when you pay. One really cannot beat the value of this AYCE restaurant. Breakfast is $10, brunch/lunch is $15 and dinner is $18. They even have a late night special after 9pm ($15)! I came here on a Friday for lunch with some friends. You will enter and pay before dining. We got there at the right time of 11am because a line formed out the door behind us. It was a mix of customers and HPU students. A large party was in front of us and they decided to paid one at a time which probably attributed to the line. They only accept debit or credit as a heads up. When you enter, you'll have the trash and dirty plates immediately to your left. Directly in front of you is the cookie, poke bowl, salad bar and hot bar station. I was told the hot bar menu changes daily. To the right is where you can get pizzas or burgers. In the far back is the utensils and drinks (coffee, fountain soda and infused water). Tables are inside and outside but only inside has AC. Even though we got there at 11am, there were no seats available inside so we had to sit outside. All the customers inside were from breakfast or brunch. It was rather warm outside but the view of the water wasn't bad. Sitting inside would be ideal due to the AC. Hopefully you'll be luckier than we were. The cashier made some jokes while we were in line and paying. Everyone was friendly and helpful. One thing though, my burger wasn't made exactly how I wanted it. I think the guy just assumed I wanted the same cheese as my friend but it was busy and it could happen to anyone. At least Cheddar was less calories than what I planned to order. The burger and poke bowl stations will accommodate if you don't want rice or the burger bun. I got poke without rice and used lettuce as my bun to be healthier. My friends did say the rice was hard. Don't worry, the poke is good and will make up for it. Maybe it was just a bad batch of rice? Their menu lists how many calories are in each item if you're counting calories. You're also able to purchase other drinks in the fridge by the cashier if you don't care for the beverages included with the buffet. Overall, solid AYCE spot where you can take home food that you don't finish. Great value geared toward the college student budget and appetite. 3.5 stars. **A few people asked me why 3.5 stars. They probably didn't expect such a crowd so they probably weren't adequately prepared. The staff still needs to work on timing of dishes, pizza and burgers. At one point, there were no clean plates, pizza was out and the burger line was really long. My burger wasn't the way I wanted but I took it because I didn't want to wait again. Once these issues are addressed, solid 4 star restaurant!

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