best place ever. it's my first time in Hawaii and I came from California, genuinely such a…read moreheartwarming atmosphere with authentic udon. it made me feel so warm and comforted as if I were in bed being taken care of by my mother. I love this place. I will come back here every day for the entire week. i love everything about this place. I would sell my soul if it meant having udon every single day like this back in California.

Tempura fried to order...thick chewy udon noodles...deep rich dashi broth...what's not to love…read moreabout Udon Gama-Dashi?! We happened in on a Monday night and were delighted by the cheery decor of this casual authentic Udon restaurant. Service is very friendly and they will help explain the menu should you have any questions. There is a cavalcade of options on the menu with different broths and toppings affording you the ability to customize the perfect udon bowl for YOU. Additionally they offer several rice bowl options, such as Oyakadon (chicken and egg) or Gyudon (sweet beef). We can't wait to go back!

My wife and I had been craving good Chinese food for a while, so after finishing my workday in town…read moreand 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.

Lee Ho Fook does one dish better than other places. Their minute chicken w cake noodles…read more 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.

Yummy tsukemen! I highly recommend the Ramune Sour!!…read more It was the highlight of my meal!!

Let's talk about truth in advertising, shall we? The black garlic broth ramen here is genuinely…read moredelicious -- rich, deep flavor, and the roast pork is done right. Big chunks, crispy skin, not drowned into mush in the broth like some places do. Chef's kiss on the pork. Shoutout to whoever curates the playlist -- 2000s hip-hop hits were playing and it was honestly the best part of the ambience. Good vibes musically, at least. But bring your reading glasses for the fine print, because what's on the menu photo and what lands on your table are two very different stories. My noodles arrived with a "sprinkle" of green onion (read: a pinch) and maybe 1-3 sad bamboo shoots doing a solo act where the picture showed a generous pile. When I politely pointed out the discrepancy, they still charged me $3 for what amounted to two tablespoons of green onion. Three. Dollars. Ambience is minimal -- think function over form -- and the environment felt more empty than cozy. There were only three people in the entire restaurant -- my husband, me, and one other guest -- yet service was mediocre at best. We sat there just staring at the staff for a solid 15 minutes waiting on our cold noodles and dipping sauce. Cold. Noodles. In an empty restaurant. Bottom line: the food has real potential and the broth is worth coming back for, but the portion-skimping and slow, inattentive service (with barely anyone to serve!) make this feel more like a cash grab than a noodle house. Fix the toppings, fix the pacing, and this could be a real contender.

I've always eaten here and it dawned on me that I never did a review on them, which is well…read moredeserved. Anyway, the noodles are amazing-actually, almost everything they serve is amazing. I tried almost everything they have to offer. The place has its own sitting, which is highly satisfying since it's always so difficult to get seats here in Al Moana food court-mezzanine. It's a great location and the restaurant bar is different from everyone else. The lady who serves and takes your order is always so pleasant; she is a delight to visit.

Located in the Lanai Food Court of Ala Moana. I've heard many good things about this place, so I…read moredecided to give it a try. There weren't any seats available at the countertop as they were all taken when we got there around 715p on a weekday. Thus, we opted for a table nearby within the food court. The gentleman taking our order was very kind and helpful in navigating the menu selections with us. When you ordered they give you a buzzer that goes off when your food is ready to be picked up. I decided to grab one of the Hawaii exclusive flavors - the Creamy Chicken Ramen. My friend grabbed the cold ramen and BBQ Cheese Gyoza. The Creamy Chicken Ramen came out piping hot, which I appreciated. Although because it's being served in a disposable type of bowl, it doesn't hold its temperature for very long. The soup base started to separate halfway through the meal and wasn't as appetizing as the first few bites. It's the gritty texture for me that I can't get over. The noodles on the other hand were cooked to perfection with just the right amount of chewiness. I tried a piece of the BBQ Cheese Gyoza and I personally will not order that particular flavor again. The gyoza was fantastic and flavorful. However, the cheese was a little too gritty and the bbq sauce was a little too sweet for my liking. I would like to try the countertop service to see if that changes the experience. If the items are served in bowls as opposed to disposables and if there weren't numerous amounts of flies flying around (the food court) it would be a more pleasant experience for me.

I truly had pretty limited expectations with a place like Sunrise Restaurant in the Kapahulu area…read more Sure enough, they delivered. For a very small Japanese restaurant, I thought the ambiance really delivered. I ended up ordering their Pig's Feet Soup, and boy, for the amount of food you get for the price, it was totally worth it. Really filling and flavorful. 10/10 I definitely will consider coming back there again if given the opportunity.

Good old school Okinawan restaurants. There is not too many places in Honolulu that have…read moretraditional Okinawan food. We were super hungry and ordered a good amount of food. We forgot to take pictures of our pig feet soups and miso soup. The place is pretty small so best to call or small groups. Free parking along Kapahulu St after 6pm. Service was good and friendly. Mom and pop store so it can get back up if busy.

i just got the plain ones ...so delicious! you can taste the dreshness of the rice and some…read moresweetness. They don't add salt or preservatives. So i cut it to use as the rice noodle for my homemade pho. Excellent quality!! will keep buying!!

Fun fact...did you know that LOOK FUNN is actually the local name for CHEUNG FUN? I did not know…read morethat. I just recently found that out, lol. Look funn is a favorite dim sum dish that I...LOVE! It reminds me of chow funn. It's an uncut large chow funn flat noodle filled with a variety of things such as char siu, green onions, shrimp, mushrooms or just plain. You can buy it uncut or cut into bite size pieces wrapped in pink butcher paper. I grew up eating look funn. My dad would walk to Chinatown at least once a week to buy look funn for our breakfast or lunch. At the time, he would pay under a buck for a roll. Now, it costs around $2 or $3 dollars a roll depending on what variety you choose. You can also get look funn at dim sum restaurants, too. At the restaurants, they usually serve it with a shoyu based sauce. If I get it from this factory, I eat it with shoyu and dry mustard sauce.So...yummy! Look funn is perfect for snacking, perfect for a party or perfect for a meal. So if you are looking for fresh look funn, come to CHI KONG LOOK FUNN FACTORY in Chinatown! You'll thank me for that!

The staffs are friendly and helpful. Truffle noodle and…read moreteriyaki chicken taste really nice. The best restaurant in Ala moana. Will definitely come again!!

This ramen spot is just a classic place. It has gotten a little more Chinese over the years, but…read moreyou don't hear me complaining. Won tons in my ramen? Oh yeahhh!! The Good: * One of my favorite dishes is the cold chicken noodles with dipping sauce. It comes on a bed of freshly cut cucumbers & noodles if you wish. Literally is such a clean delicious dish. No one else makes this kind of dish. I highly suggest if you don't wanna eat ramen that day, but you want a good stack of noodles and protein. * The tan tan ramen is the basic good stuff that never gets old. * I have also tried the sour/spicy clear brother ramen and that was real interesting and good, but I gotta be in the mood for that one The Bad: * sometimes it's so busy! gotta wait for a table The Weird: * the menu is getting larrrrrrrrrge, screaming that the restaurant is run by Chinese really lol

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.

Good Chinese food! But we feel it was better before…read more Food - 3/5 We got the slow-braised beef noodles, pancake beef rolls, and pork dumplings. The pancakes were nice and crispy. The noodles were nice and bouncy and the meat was tender and flavorful. The dumplings were good but they weren't as flavorful as we remember them to be. Service - 5/5 Friendly service! Easy ordering via website. Ambiance - 5/5 Cute modern Chinese restaurant! We parked at Walmart and walked over.