Unlike Golden Coin, and Bautistas your order here is made to order like Shays and Max. Be prepared…read moreto wait. The menu is on the counter where you pay. Piping hot even when you arrive home. The smell of the chicken papaya soup was enticing me to drive swiftly home. The pancit is made so prettily with large shrimp and tastes perhaps the best I've ever had. I squeezed some included calamansi juice on it before digging in. The pork lumpia is long not Shanghai style. Somehow the vinegar given adds a little sweet kick to me. Located inside Highlands Market on the right hand side by the restrooms above Sam's Club. There is a sign they are renovating their adjoining two spaces. The wait was extremely long but worth it. Many people were waiting for their orders and they were all of that ethnic origin so you know it's good.

Let me tell you -- the empanadas came out warm, soft on the inside with that light crisp on the…read moreoutside, exactly how they supposed to be. And the banana dessert? Glazed perfectly, like it got smothered in sweet goodness. Sticky, shiny, and hitting that sweet tooth just right These two together feel like someone's Kapampangan auntie said, "No one leaving hungry today SOLID GRINDS Marie

Update on Bautista's Filipino food located in the food court uptown Pearl Ridge . Now I remember…read morewhy I don't come here to eat often . I love Filipino Squid Guisado but normally other places remove the cartilage of the baby squid . Here at Bautista's they leave it so look at my pics . Lots of plastic back cartilage that I had to remove from my mouth when eating . Service was fast and friendly although their pork and peas was delicious. Support local

I love this place but honestly it's a hit or miss on some days. Got my the lechon and it was so…read morerubbery no crispness and it tasted a little under cooked so I didn't end up eating my plate. This was a great spot before not sure what's happening.

Thelma's Filipino Restaurant -- Pure, Real, Home‑Cooked Vibes…read moreAs authentic as it gets -- fresh Filipino cooking straight from Nana and all the indai working hard in the kitchen. They never miss. Every plate tastes like it came from someone's home. Big thanks to Omi and Ang for the good company. We smashed all the favorites: Pancit noodles, Pork Guisantes, Sari Sari soup for cold days and the legendary Thelma Special -- the true star of the night (iykyk). Flavor, comfort, and heart in every bite. Always a solid choice when you want real Filipino food done right. Marie

Picked up lunch for my Co workers on a Friday around 11:30. It wasn't busy & had others picking up…read moreorders. They have disclaimers posted about consuming raw food, refund policy, and take out being your responsibility after it leaves the restaurant (must've explained that too many times - but hey they covered themselves)! Also a notice of 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Payment was easy (used debit) & staff was friendly. It looks like a comfy place to relax & get down on Filipino grindz. We got pork adobo (tender & flavorful), pancit mix (too lemony & lil mushy that day), Thelma's special (too salty, they wished I got regular lechon), Shanghai lumpia (ok) & adobo fried rice (good but small portion). The prices are reasonable but not as big portions as I thought would be.

We were hungry for a late breakfast and decided to try this hidden gem after hearing good things…read more We went on a Sunday, and there was a ton of parking upstairs of Westridge Shopping Center where Jessica's is located. Many of the choices on the menu were very tempting, but we really came by with the hope of sampling their Prime Rib Loco Moco, which we'd heard about from friends. We ordered that to share, and each had the sweet bread French toast. The Prime Rib Loco Moco was awesome. The meat was perfectly cooked, and the gravy had just the right flavor to put everything together with the egg and fried rice. The French toast was the perfect sweet compliment to the savory loco moco dish. Service was fantastic, we were constantly attended to and everyone was very friendly. We really enjoyed our meal and will be coming back soon!

Amazing spot hidden in the upper level of a plaza, Jessica's was insanely good…read more We got the big local breakfast with fried rice, a nice "sampler" of stuff that's very filling. Bacon was okay; spam was great, Portuguese sausage was great. We also got the Jessica's Moco, the gravy on it was fire. Great portions overall and would definitely come back! Servers were all very nice to us as well. I suggest taking the streets up to the second floor in the back so you don't have to park in front and take the stairs!

Craving authentic Filipino comfort food in Honolulu? Hit up Shay's for a mix plate featuring…read morepancit, dinuguan, monggo, and veggie lumpia - spot-on flavors that hit all the right nostalgic notes. The pancit was a standout: bihon noodles perfectly stir-fried with green onions and subtle seasoning, light yet satisfying as a side that balanced the richer dishes without overwhelming. Dinuguan brought that deep, savory pork blood stew richness - tender meat in a chocolatey gravy with a vinegar kick, way better than average and not overly gamey Monggo (mung beans) was hearty and comforting, simmered smooth with malunggay or bittermelon options for that homey veggie depth - grows on you with each bite. Veggie lumpia delivered crispy perfection: fresh fillings, not greasy, and a great crunchy contrast to the stews. Generous portions at fair prices, quick service, and that lechon nearby if you want to level up next time. Solid Waipahu/Honolulu Filipino spot - will return!

Dined here a couple times about 9 years ago and really enjoyed my experience. I wish I could say…read morethe same for my experience last night. My family and I were craving Filipino food and walked in hoping to get our fix. The restaurant was empty with 2 people dining in so we thought we avoided the dinner rush. Upon entering we were approached by a middle aged woman who points us to a chair and tells us "over here is fine". No greeting or acknowledgement. Even before we could get to our chair, she shouts out about 5 dishes they were out of with her back turned to us. This lady was cold and absurdly rude. We left and ended up just getting dinner from Foodland. I would've loved to have spent my money on a Filipino owned restaurant but it seemed that lady didn't want the business and never cared to help anyone that came through her restaurant. Such a very disappointing experience. I rarely drop 1 star reviews but I walked away stunned at the lack of customer service this lady displayed. Do yourself a favor and go to Elena's. They actually care about their restaurant and the people who spend their hard earned money there. I'll never be coming back. I'll also be sharing my experience so others are spared their time and money.

I have ordered both the veggie lumpia with the vinegar sauce and the banana lumpia…read moreThey are crispy and delicious! Service was fast and I feel it is priced right Going to order a small pan of 25 lumpia for a gathering Hana Hou!!!!!!!

I saw this place on IG and decided to stop by on the way home. There was no line, I arrived around…read more3 pm on a Monday. Their menu is simple, it says "bento," but it's really just a plate lunch. I opted for the 2 choice, pork guisantes and chicken adobo. The worker offered my the option to substitute pancit for an extra charge. I also ordered a pack of vegetable lumpia, which he said has pork, but I cannot taste it. The outside of the establishment looks grungy, but that's to be expected in the area. There is no seating, this is takeout only. The lumpia was crispy, but tasted like the oil was dirty. As you can see in the picture, the "main choice" options look more like sides. I'd go back and just order the pancit.

4/5 food the beef for the nilaga was chewy 5/5 service was…read moregreat .our server was attentive and we don't have to ask for anything. 5/5 definitely aesthetically pleasing 5/5 affordable pricing

I live in a US state/town that doesn't have good Filipino food, so when I got to Honolulu, I was…read moreexcited to see Max's. I didn't expect too much because of the low ratings here, but I was delighted to find the food is tasty. I ordered kare kare, dinuguan, BBQ skewers, and a side of rice. Everything was great! We did a doordash and it took 2 hours and 40 minutes to be delivered to a Waikiki hotel. So order early and expect a long wait. Order was put in 3:30 pm (which is early), and we didn't get it till after 6 pm LOL.

What a phenomenal experience! Found this great place in the middle of an industrial park with only…read morethe "We are Open" sign on the wall next to a door that has a QR Code to scan for the menu, a TV tray with a bell on it to order. Vince took our order and was patient with all our questions. Finally landing on the Combo plate with Korean fried chicken with dynamite sauce, and a huge piece of ahi tuna. It comes with a scoop of rice and we picked the macaroni salad. They also offer a lettuce salad. All for $19.95! The business model currently is carry out only, You get a text when your order is ready and out comes this generously filled clam shell of food. So much that they use a rubber band to close the container!

Local grindz lovers make your way over to Kingz Feast. They share a kitchen with Blue Star Bar &…read moreGrill. Place a takeout online at: https://snack.site/kingzfeasthawaii. When the food is ready, you get a text, pick-up is on the kitchen-side, backdoor. We'd heard good things about their steak, dynamite chicken, and ahi katsu so we wanted to try all three. There is a chicken + meat combo that allows you to upgrade the meat to ribeye; we ordered this plate with all green salad. Then we ordered the King Kam ahi katsu with rice and upgraded the side to imitation crab salad. If you love sauce, this is for you. Their fried items are nicely cooked, the ahi katsu had a nice rare center and the boneless chicken was still juicy, but both lost their crispness under a mountain of seasoned soy sauce, Kewpie mayo, sriracha aioli, and sweet chili sauce. With the additional garlic, katsuobushi, furikake, and green onion, these are flavor bombs. The ribeye had a nice char from the grill. It's served with a side of crack sauce which has a vinegar, fish sauce base, plus chili, garlic and cilantro. The heat from the steak and chicken withered the bed of green salad underneath, so we didn't eat it; serves us right for not getting rice and mac salad with a plate lunch. At Kingz, more is more. If you are looking for a new plate lunch spot, check them out.