My wife and I had been craving good Chinese food for a while, so after finishing my workday in town and getting the suggestion from my wife that Chinese sounded good for takeout dinner, I crossed into Chinatown and tried Lee Ho Fook for the first time. The first thing I saw when I walked in was the owner making dumplings by hand. That immediately gave me the feeling I was in the right place. Growing up I watched my own Mom make our version of dumplings, so seeing that kind of care and craftsmanship felt familiar. The owner was warm and very welcoming, and as each dish was completed she brought it out fresh from the kitchen, which gave me a chance to taste the food while it was still steaming. It was hot, but I could not stop myself from sampling it :) Everything I ordered was delicious and clearly made fresh. I'll be honest though, watching the dumplings being prepared right in front of me was a real highlight. I'm sure that some of you out there can relate to this. I also had the chance to meet owner's mother and another gentleman who I believe may have been family, which added to the welcoming atmosphere. The restaurant is small, but it did not feel rushed. We had a good time talking story while the food was being prepared. It was a challenge for me to drive home with all that food in the back of my car. I was tempted to pull over and just indulge, but I remembered that I had to share it lol My summary? Good food, genuine hospitality, and a great first impression. I will definitely be back. read more

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Lee Ho Fook does one dish better than other places. Their minute chicken w cake noodles. They are a small husband and wife operation. The restaurant is small but kept clean. As longtime owners they have regulars who have their own favorites but even if you are a newcomer you will be treated cordially. I've seen solo diners come in and order won ton noodle soups and beef dishes. I've tried them but found they aren't nearly as good as several other places in Chinatown. The minute chicken is nicely charred and flavorful with a little gravy. Their cake noodle is one of the best in town. Combine them and you have their signature dish. If you enjoy cake noodles then almost other dish w the cake noodles will probably satisfy. But if it's your first time, or you want to try their best dish then minute chicken w cake noodles is the way to go. read more

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Shrimp fried rice was fantastic. No filler. Cake noodles and choy sum gravy was really good. Minute chicken had plenty bones. That was disappointing. Order online so you don't have to wait to pick up your take-out. Restaurant is small, so no place to hang out waiting for your food. read more

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Minute chicken and cake noodle. Shrimp fried rice. - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My earlier review listed on May 19th is in error. The review should have been for Fook Lam. I didn't realize that both of these restaurants make cake noodles and are so close together. My apologies to Lee Ho Fook. I'll try to make the correction after I send this. Today we went to the correct restaurant and the food was perfectly prepared. We ordered fish balls with choi sum. Service was quick. We had to wait about 8 minutes for cake noodles but we didn't mine. Although it's a small place we felt welcome. It was clean and typical of restaurants in Chinatown. The woman that helped me greeted us with a smile and gave us time to decide. If you appreciate authentic cake noodles try this place --- you won't regret it. read more

Same good service from a family run staple in cultural plaza. noodles fried crispy with the gravy and seafood or meat. Tea is served to wash down oil.Try the soup noodles everything is good. read more

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Seafood cake noodle - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Cake Noodle Fact: Cake noodles aren't "cake" in the dessert sense (tragic, I know). "Cake" refers to the noodle being pressed into a round, compact disk before it's pan-fried, which is exactly how you get that crispy-meets-soft texture moment. And yes, now I will absolutely be thinking about them often. If you think you know cake noodles because you've had Cantonese noodles before, Lee Ho Fook in Honolulu's Chinatown is here to humble you. I was definitely humbled. Tucked along the canal in Chinatown, Lee Ho Fook Restaurant is one of those cozy little neighborhood spots where the tables are close, the room is snug, and the noodles do all the talking. My Honolulu homies, twinsie "Auntie" Nadine C. and Cycle Buddy Randy S., brought me here for noodles and I'm eternally grateful they did. We ordered the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles, tossed noodles with choi sum and won ton, plus a side of ong choy. Every plate understood the assignment. As an Arizona girl, I had never had minute chicken or cake noodles before and fully assumed they'd be in the same lane as Cantonese noodles. Yelpers, I was wrong. Delightfully wrong. Cake noodles are a Cantonese classic but the magic is all in the texture: pan-fried until golden and crisp on the outside, while the center stays soft enough to soak up all that glossy savory sauce. It's the best of both noodle worlds - crispy and chewy. A true textural delight. The Minute Chicken Cake Noodles were the star for me. That contrast between the crispy edges and soft middle was wildly satisfying, and the chicken was silky, savory, and exactly the kind of comfort food that makes you stop mid-bite just to appreciate what's happening. The tossed noodles with choi sum and won ton were equally comforting in a more classic, no-fuss way, and the ong choy was the perfect green side dish that was garlicky, fresh, and necessary. Lee Ho Fook is small, comforting, and exactly the kind of place you want when what you really need is a bowl of something delicious and humble. Come hungry, bring a few friends, and order the cake noodles. read more

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We were so hungry that six of us scuffed up our minute chicken over cake noodles. The sauce was so tasty and savory that it softened the cake noodles. The minute chicken was fried well done and Choy Sum was crunchy (1/2 cooked). I dipped my chicken in mustard and shoyu. It really didn't need it but I love the flavor of mustard. Someone order side of soup, but looked like chicken broth. Of course, we have to have our hot tea. One of the ladies had the fried fish balls over loose noodles...no complaints from that side...just quiet eating. The service was great very attentive. And ambiance was average... Come check this place out! Ciao! read more

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I cannot even remember how many years we have been coming to this place, it has to be over 40 years, back in the day, Mrs. Wong was the owner. The current owner took over just about 30 years ago. Their fish ball / fish cake look fun is their signature dishes. This is our go to place for 魚蛋粉. The restaurant is small and cozy, seats about 20 people. Since we know the owner for many years, when we dine at the restaurant, we talk story with the owner, so, we feel like home. Their food is good with reasonable price, their mini chicken noodle is also famous too. If you have not try it, you need to go check it out. If a restaurant stays in business for over 40 years, it must be good. Recommend. read more

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Lee Ho Fook Restaurant **** RECOMMENDED **** Food: **** Value: **** Menu: **** Ambiance: *** Service: **** Parking: **** Chinese Cultural Plaza When I asked my local Chinese friend, where was his favorite Chinese restaurant? Lee Ho Fook Restaurant was one of his recommendations. He warned me that it is a hole in the wall next to the river by the Chinese cultural Plaza. He informed me that they primarily serves soup and noodle dishes, but he said the food was tasty. When we got there for lunch, every table was taken, so we waited a few minutes to be seated. The waitress, and possibly a co-owner, was super nice, friendly, and gave us excellent service. Our dishes were good, and I would return if I were in the neighborhood. They are similar to Lam's Kitchen, but their selection is a little bigger. I think Lam's kitchen is a little better, because they make fresh noodles daily. You may want to look at the menu and pictures of the dishes, before going here. This is not your typical Chinese restaurant with lemon/orange chicken, beef, broccoli, and fried rice. Lol! But if you love Chinese soup and noodle dishes, it's definitely worth a try. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Sautéed Beef Tendon = A Minute Chicken Cake Noodle = B Won Ton with Chili Oil = B Yelp: https://m.yelp.com/biz/lee-ho-fook-restaurant-honolulu Website: https://www.leehofookhonolulu.com/ YELP: Milton K Sorry! They allow only one 30 second video, the remaining to 7 seconds, and they limit the number of pictures. The full video and pictures of the entire menu can be found on other platforms/apps: MiltonIn808 RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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After a previous visit a couple of years ago to Chinatown favorite Lee Ho Fook (LHF), I walked away disappointed as the food quality and quantity declined where I walked away sad. This was a family favorite where we'd patronize here regularly. After seeing some food pics posted by Rod U. and Lyla D., both who I highly respect as they have high standards for Chinese food, I convinced the family to give them another try. Yesterday was spent running errands so appointments and deadlines where I planned an early lunch in between. I was glad LHF only had a table occupied and for those who know this business, the restaurant is small and there were 5 of us. My family allowed me to take the lead in ordering. I know my family's palate so it wasn't difficult to select the menu. I ordered with the new boss lady, who happens to be the niece of the original owner Wong-tai. We asked for iced water and hot tea and waited patiently as our food was being prepared. THE VERDICT: The food quality this round was much better than my previous visit and brought back memories of my younger days eating here. Majority of our dishes were executed well. Star of the show was the cake noodles. Indeed, due to inflation the portions are smaller but I strategically paid the surcharge for extra noodles. The cake noodles were still crisp on the bottom after the hot gravy was poured on top. I'm a huge fan of bone in chicken as the meat tastes better. Need to be careful of the bone shard when eating. We also got the combo beef brisket and beef tendon (surcharge for doing a combination) cake noodles. This dish was polished off quickly as family absolutely enjoyed the beef and cake noodles preparation. Highly recommended. Menu item #36: fish/pork ball in egg drop. Another classic dish of LHF. We were advised the recipe changed a little to be more health conscious as previously chunks of pork fat was used. The new chef omitted the fat component and the dish was still delicious. Favorite niece by default commented this dish brought back fond memories of her childhood as this was one of her favorites here. I decided to follow the table next to us by ordering pepper salt shrimp, which was absolutely delicious. The boss lady commented this is her personal favorite here. It was deep fried where the shells were crispy and the shrimp texture wasn't compromised. Loved the sliced jalapeños and garlic that was tossed in high heat for the wok hei flavor. We also got the won ton soup, which was good but we've had better. The disappointment was the beef chow funn (dry style). It lacked the flavor and texture of a highly skilled chef to toss look funn noodles on high heat. The house made chili oil is a must when eating food here. Add a little soy sauce with the chilies to enhance the food here. Service was above average as it was just a two person team. The boss lady was personable and served us while taking care the front of the house all by herself. Two other tables came in after we sat and the phone rang for a carry out order. Interior is just like how I remembered them in the 90's. It's somewhat dingy but the restaurant interior is kept clean and not well lit. Overall, a fantastic lunch at LHF where I'm already looking forward to my next visit. For sure I'll be getting the beef brisket, beef tendon, cake noodles and the salt pepper shrimp. These items were that good where I'm already craving it despite eating this yesterday. read more

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2/18/26 2nd visit in as many weeks Piping Hot Wonton (only) Soup. Broth was very tasty. Wontons; smaller in size, thin wrapper w whole baby shrimp plus there were lots of these tasty morsels Beef Tendons (only) in Egg Noodles Soup. Very tasty broth w the most tender tendons I've had in awhile n they give alot too! Chinatown eateries come n go Established ones lose their touch This small "Hole In the Wall" place has become a favorite read more

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OMG. food here is the best here , love the noodles and beef. It's very very busy here , line is out the block at times. Very busy, but the friendly staff members keeps Everything under control. Great restaurant and clean af here too. read more

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Ordered Boneless Minute Chicken with cake noodles and pork with sin choy. Chicken was a bit bland but the cake noodles were delightfully crisp . The pork with sin choy was a little skimpy and had round pnion which was new for me. Not sure we'd return again. read more

If we happen to make it to Hawaii we make sure we come here to eat. So tiny. Seats maybe 16 people in a pinch. But so good.

Stick with YELP recommended tried and true dishes and you won't go wrong - stray from the popular dishes and you may have a problem- Nuf said read more

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Small hole in the wall family owned local restaurant in China Town. There is a paid parking lot down the block. The wife takes order and serves and the husband cooks. They do a good job of making cake noodles which is unfortunately getting harder to find. I came with my parents, we got won ton, minute chicken cake noodles, bitter melon cake noodles, and tendon tossed noodles. They marinate their chicken overnight. You can order it boneless but then it's not marinated. The bitter melon has freshly sliced garlic and the tendon has a good texture. It was 70 dollars for everything read more

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The chicken cake noodle we got was very good. It had subtle flavours on the chicken beyond the usual that really made it a surprise considering it is a small shop. It was recommended to us by the worker (possible owner). The place is clean and the food came out fast. We did to-go, and the food was still good after an hour. I definitely want to go again. read more

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Whenever we come back here, I always wonder why we don't eat here twice a month. It's honestly the best Chinese food on Oahu. No one does better tendon or house fried rice (if you think I'm wrong, first come here, and then message me and tell me who you would offer up against them - I dare you!). The family who runs it is lovely and always remembers us no matter how long it's been. Always leave here happy. read more

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My sister, niece and nephew-in-law were lucky enough to find this place for our Chinese New Years meal; it was SO AMAZING!! The food was fresh, the owner was a delightful help, it was a small, homely atmosphere and we are so excited to try it again, when we visit Hawaii next time! Thank you for the amazing service! We love you! read more

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Sautéed choy sum with fried tofu, beef and broccoli, braised pork and tofu, and stir fried needles. - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Do you ever have cravings for a good bowl of yummy comfort Hong Kong style of beef brisket mein (noodles) or fun? Look no further, this is the place to go for any Chinese comfort food. I've been going to this Restaurant since I was a young adult and is still going there now. Sometimes, I crave for the noodles as much as every week. Yes, it is not a big place; but, it is a great place to eat to satisfy your craving and go. You can also order take out and take it home to inhale it in seconds. It also have the distinction from Honolulu Magazine on previous year. So, go and try it! You will go back again and again. read more

Came here to eat, because of the good reviews & I appreciate good cake noodles. Located in the Chinese Cultural Plaza along the river. Ordered the House special cake noodles & minute chicken. Pepsi in the can served ,but preferred Coke products instead. The food arrived in a timely manner, presentation very good in the noodle dish, the minute chicken was cut up in pieces & served on a plate with no garnish. The two entrees were very tasty & I like the cake noodles, the gravy delicious& ong choy vegetables& shrimp were ample & satisfying! Eva our server& her chef husband have been running their Chinese eatery for 28 yrs.That says a lot! We'll go back & try other dishes, when we are in the area, good service& we took an order of Won Ton soup with noodles & vegetables to go for Mom's dinner. Thank you Eva for the friendly service & Chef for the good food! read more

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Fantastic food and service. We came with two small kids for early dinner and the owners were very accommodating. We had house special fried rice, beef chow fun and wonton tossed noodles. I highly recommend wonton tossed noodles. Probably one of the best noodle dishes I have in Honolulu. The restaurant is small and squeaky clean. For parking, there are street parking around the blocks and there is also parking garage with $5 flat rate for evening. read more

Cake noodles, won tons, and beef/noodles were delicious. Don't forget to order the cold HK style tea! Great service and food overall

I've been coming here for years. I always get it at least once when I'm on the island, no matter how long I stay. The food truly tastes like home. I always leave happily with a full belly. I also love how simple the interior is. The best mom and pop shop. The lady working is always very sweet as well. read more

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This is my go to restaurant in Chinatown. Although a small restaurant, the food is authentic and delicious, reasonably priced, and fair portions. The variety of their menu is good and quality of their dishes are consistent and very tasty! This hidden gem has a steady stream of regular customers. We always eat here multiple times when we visit. Highly recommended. read more

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Been here a few times but busy eating to review. Cake noodles? Wonton noodles? Himmm! Their cake noodles have several toppings. Fun noodles. Shrimp black bean with chow fun? Everything is delicious, on point and always busy. Cake noodles are my favorite next to their FUN noodles. Yumm Yumm is all! read more

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Awesome mom and pop experience in china town. Very friendly. Open for 30 years. Love to support local business.

If you are feeling like authentic Chinese food I recommend this hidden gem family owned restaurant. We ordered the minute chicken, beef dry noodles that are beef chow fun and some hot tea for our dinner. Food and the tea was very delicious. They had a variety of things on the menu even common Chinese dishes like fried rice comfort food. No need to visit Chinatown for Chinese food when there are not many restaurants there. Just come here and you won't be disappointed with the quality of Chinese food, service and taste. read more

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I had a wearwolf-sized hankering for beef and noodles so my wife and I had to head to Lee Ho Fook. Auntie there is so nice. She set us up with a table and took our order. My wife had the tendon with noodles in soup. I had the stewed tenderloin on cake noodles. My wife enjoyed her soup but she has a small appetite. I tried some and I can see why people like it. After all the braised tendon is good for my wrinkles. My tenderloin on cake noodles was fantastic. When it was served, it was so huge I thought, okay I'll eat half. Then, okay I'll take home a third. Then soon it joined the clean plate club. Hot chili oil, a little vinegar and a little shoyu added to its tastiness. Wok hei was spot on. I got an iced milk tea to go. Yeah, the place is a little funky but not dirty. We'll have to come back to pick up something for dinner. read more

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Stewed beef tenderloin on cake noodles - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Went back for their minute chicken cake noodles and I highly recommend this. The chicken was crispy and there was not a lot of breading which is preferred. For people ordering this pls note that the chicken has little shards of bone in it so be careful read more

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Minute chicken cake noodles - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We love Lee Ho Fook! Our go to for delicious cake noodle and the BEST service. Prices are affordable and the quality can't be beat. Quiet and unassuming... it is truly a hidden secret. DON'T FORGET TO ORDER A MILK TEA read more

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The food was soo delicious and the owner was so kind and friendly. Very cute and intimate atmosphere. Definitely coming back for more! read more

Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Szechuan Shrimp, Beef with ginger and green onion, Wonton min - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Small and quaint location. The owner was super nice and helped us pick out our food. Everything was fantastic and so filling. The minute chicken cake noodles were the best and the wonton soup can't be any better! read more

The crispy and soft chow mein were delicious! Can't wait to come back to do the beef stew and crispy chicken again. The owner was super friendly and very helpful ! read more

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My family visited this restaurant today for lunch. It's amazing. We come here as often as we can. The service is top notch. The food is always wonderful. I personally ordered the Cake Noodles with Beef Tendon. This is my go to order. It's also probably the best deal on the island. Price: Excellent Location: Great with canal views quantity: A lot of food Deliciousness: Yes. It's so good. Any cake noodles is good. I've tried them all over the years. read more

We loved this restaurant! A couple of very nice locals eating at nearby tables made some recommendations and they were spot on. Minute chicken and cake noodles was fantastic as was my noodle bowl with fish balls. Owner is charming! We would absolutely eat here again!! read more

The minute chicken cake noodles and the won ton with fun were really good and flavorful. The workers were so kind.

Beautiful hand-crafted Hong Kong-style dishes. We really enjoyed the homemade wontons in soup -- delicate, pillowy treats with shrimp filling -- along with House Special crispy cake noodles and Shrimp in Black Bean Sauce on fresh noodles (best I've ever had). Small restaurant with husband cooking in the back and wife out front -- definitely worth the visit! read more

I was looking for "good cake noodle place" for Aunty's BD family party (food theme was Chinese) and on the Yelp, I typed "best cake noodle", then this place hit! Located at the Chinatown Cultural Plaza face to River St. This place is very cozy restaurant but the lady is very friendly and nice. We felt we were very welcomed. We did phone order, ~2 House Special Cake Noodles (gravy on side), 1 Sauted Garlic Ong Choy, and 1 Sauted Choy Dum- and we were told in 15-20minutes to ready. (The party size was small) House Special Cake Noodle has Choy Sum, Shrimp, fish cake, and sliced meat in a gravy, the noodles are fresh fried and after poor the gravy, the texture became soft and tasty. Sauted Garlic Ong Choy and Sauted Choy Sum were both good!!! I love this place and would like to try different menu next time! Anyway, we parked at the Chinatown Cultual Plaza parking, no validation but still cheeper than other parking. (In 30min is free 31min to 1 Hour is $1, after that $1 each additional per hour. If you just order for to go, I recommend to avoid exactly lunch time, it was easy to find the parking spot. read more

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The secret to the best cake noodles on the island is Lee Ho Fook. We come here for the minute chicken cake noodles, but our other favorite is the sweet & sour cabbage with pork. We're regulars, so owner already knows our order. The only question is what variation we're in the mood for today. Extra cake noodles? Two orders of sweet & sour cabbage with pork? It's a small, hole-in-the-wall kind of place, but that's part of the charm. You'll see the same familiar faces. Regulars are order noodle soup or cake noodles. Consistently delicious and comforting - yum! read more

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