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    Lee's Chop Suey

    4.6 (30 reviews)
    InexpensiveHawaiian
    Closed 8:30 am - 3:00 pm

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    Cindy G.

    This was on our bucket list, it was difficult to find on the GPS, but we finally found it! We're from Oahu & Heard so many good things about their Manapua (filled char siu bun) and wanted to check it out. It's pretty much simple with a small menu that you can only purchase with cash only. Go through the garage and you'll see the silver doors, press the green button and a nice Chinese lady will take your order. From the little window you can see the kitchen and workers making these delicious dim sum. We got our soft bun and it was delicious! Thank you Lee's Chop Suey we'll be back!

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    Jessica S.

    My friend expressed how much she loved this place (especially the rice cake) that me and my roommate went to check it out the following day. It's located on the upper corner block across of Teapresso and H&K Lunch Shop on West Lanikaula Street. It looks like a regular house with a red roof but in reality, it's like a factory happening in the kitchen LOL. There's a small parking area to pull up to in front of the house. We got one of the manapua, pork hash, and sweet rice cake. They were all wrapped in little plastic bags (hence the unattractive pic I posted up). The manapua was really soft filled with the pink char siu. I'm not a big fan of the pink ones, but I can tell how tender the meat is. The pork hash was juicy and filled with meat. It made me really miss eating dim sum on Oahu. The sweet rice cake was kind of odd. It had the normal spongy, gelatin texture and the first bite wasn't too bad. But then the aftertaste was super sweet. I didn't really care for it especially after eating the savory foods. This is a cute little shop that is highly recommended if you're looking for char siu or roast pork by the pound and even laulau! The snacks that I got aren't too bad either.

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    2 months ago

    They got the best Rice cakes on the island! Service is always great! The Manapua and pork hash are pretty good.

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    1 year ago

    Their pork manapua and pork hash is a must have when traveling to the big island on the Hilo side. Best in town!

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    2 years ago

    Consistency in taste and portions of each serving. Owner is very cordial and engaging. Makes you want to be a repeat customer.

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    3 years ago

    The best manapuas and rice cake in hilo! Wish rice cake was served everyday but only on mon wed and fri.

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    3 years ago

    Good pork hash and decent manapua for Hilo. The char siu and roast pork are also good

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    4 years ago

    Take out only! The BEST MANAPUA! It's all we have gotten ( several times). Manapua fresh and nicely filled are hard to find!

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    3 years ago

    Childhood memories with these guys ! Love the manapua rice cakes and roast pork ! Still the same after all these years

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    Food is sooooo good! I definitely would come back My favorites were the rice cake & pork hash!

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    4 years ago

    Best Manapua in Hilo. Would even know it was there because it looks like a house but it is fresh, delicious and cheap.

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