I placed an online order for pickup with a scheduled pickup time of 8:15 PM. I arrived a few…read moreminutes early, checked in, and the employee told me it would be "just a minute" before walking away. Since the restaurant looked very busy, I waited another 25 minutes, until about 8:45 PM. I then asked for an update on my order, and I was told it would be another 20 minutes. At that point, I asked if my order had even been started, considering it was only two Smash Burgers and an order of fries. Given the excessive delay and lack of communication, I requested a refund. The long wait and poor updates were very disappointing, especially since I had placed my order in advance for pickup.

Everyone ordered the same burger. The village smash burger…read morewith extra patty + cheese! Stack analyst: 7/10 This smash burger was solid. Crispy toasted bun, super thin patties with an awesome sear and crunchy edges. One of the few burgers lately I didn't feel needed extra salt. Could've used a little more garlic aioli, but overall it was delicious. Definitely would get it again __________________________________________________ Double stack Daddy: 9/10 Double patty done right. Crispy edges, juicy beef, perfectly melted cheese, and every bite was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. AIOLI WAS simple, fresh, and exactly what a smash burger should be. Definitely worth the stop if you're craving a legit burger. __________________________________________________ Braddah Big Buns: 7/10 Shmall kine dry, need more sauce, patty too wide for da buns. But buggah still action __________________________________________________ Grilled Apostle: 8.5/10 Order the Village Smash Burger will extra patty & cheese. Very flavorful, but not as juicy as I would like it. Bun was crisp, bacon added an extra touch to the burger making it more than average, delicious! __________________________________________________ Captain Messy Hands, Keeper of the Drip: 7/10 stepping into the smash burger arena for the very first time. Ordered the Village Smash Burger Double Angus patties, cracked pepper crust, mustard, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, American cheese, and their signature Village sauce. This thing came out looking clean, sharp, and locked in. First bite? I finally understood the smash burger hype. The patties were thin, crispy around the edges, and perfectly executed the way a smash burger should be. That cracked pepper crust gave every bite a nice little punch, and the sear on the beef carried the whole experience. No sloppy grill work here! This burger knew exactly what it wanted to be. Now let's address The drip. Or in this case... the lack of it. This burger leaned more dry than messy. Not Sahara desert dry and not dry in a bad way, just controlled. Precise. Balanced. The bun actually deserves respect here because it stayed soft, moist, and held together from first bite to last bite without collapsing under pressure. Structurally elite. But CMH lives for chaos. I like burgers that need a stack of napkins nearby. Burgers where sauce hits the wrist. Burgers that fight back. This wasn't that type of burger. And honestly? I still respect it. Final Verdict...A clean, well executed smash burger with serious crust game. Not a drippy monster, but a strong introduction to the smash burger world. __________________________________________________ The Premium Purists: 9.5/10 The Village Smash Burger is a trendy modern burger that still hits with nostalgic deluxe flavors. I was very impressed by this burger. To me it was luxury in every bite! The balance of flavors from the beef, seasoning, sauce and LTO was on point. Buns stayed solid throughout the entire experience. It's a smash so the patties were a little drier but to me the flavors made up for the lack of juice.

Awesome place to get local food and burgers. Food comes out fast and delicious. Great spot to come…read morefor lunch, limited space inside to eat but can take out. Parking lot has plenty stalls.

My mom saw this place on TV this morning and she had high hopes for the food but sadly we were…read moredisappointed. We can deal with it being kinda in the ghetto of Waipahu but it was the very unhappy (clearly annoyed) counterperson who was taking our order - who SNAPPED AT MY MOM because she was confused with what comes with their plate lunch AND then the cook (assumedly - a different person than who took our order) annoyingly brought our items out to the table. She ordered the chop steak - I thought tasted ok, but it was seasoned heavier than my mom would like. Portion was right for the price. I got their signature Loco Moco burrito - SAD. It was $20, majority rice and mac salad, no meat. I needed a knife to cut the burrito in half, there was no counterperson or anyone available to ask for a knife, so I kind of looked around their register area and found a random one on the side, cut the burrito in half, DEFINITELY NOT how they showed it on TV, if the counterperson came back, I probably would have asked for them to swap it out. We were sitting for about 25 mins - nobody came back to the counter? If it wasn't for the counterpersons unfriendly attitude I was planning to buy their signature dessert to go, but I was turned off by the whole experience AND he didn't come back out anyways until literally I was throwing our containers away. He didn't greet us. Thank us. Ask how everything was. Or say anything when we were leaving. We saw the owners on TV and are happy and glad to support a local business BUT NOT when your employees are rude and unfriendly. $45 - 1 mini plate + 1 signature item and 2 cans of soda, I would SKIP this place

The space is a little hole in the wall-ish with local kids servicing guys, and OMG the food is…read moredelicious. I find the website a little condescending, but even though I have two tiny little things about this place, the food is so worth it. I'm gonna keep coming back to this place over and over again literally just for the spicy chicken sandwich meal. god forbid we enjoy a lil avocado toast though.

I'm so happy there's an Earl in Kapolei! I've dined at the Kaimuki location and absolutely loved…read morethe sandwiches and great service. While shopping in the area, I stopped in with my family. One of the many cool things about Earl's sandwiches is that their portions are perfect for sharing. I ordered and enjoyed : Cubano Italiano: I enjoyed the perfectly pressed, golden-brown bread that yields to delicious Spanish chorizo and Genoa salami. Let's not forget the Swiss cheese, sweet peppers, mustard, and mayo. Bacon waffle fries- delicious ! If you're a French fry lover, you won't wish to share this dish! Great quality, flavors and service .. I'll be back again!!

Hoooo brahhhh!!! This burger spot is mayjah. I showed up right when they opened and I got greeted…read moreby the owner and both workers. They were all incredibly friendly and you can tell unks (the owner Del) is a genuine person and takes pride in his business. He made conversation with me and let me sample choke stuff while I waited for my food, which wasn't long at all. I got the #3 Hapa Burger (added jalapeños and creamy wasabi sauce) with a side of fries. Let me just tell you... MEAN. The flavor of the dill sauce mixed with the creamy wasabi sauce had a perfect balance of flavors. The patty had a teriyaki glaze which wasn't too sweet or overpowering. You'll definitely be full at the end of the meal. I'd also like to note their fries are my favorite kine fries, shoestring fries. Overall: 5/5 Service: 10/10 I'd come back just to support unks Value: 5/5 Prices were very reasonable Food: 5/5 Not too over powering but not bland at all

Burger was really good. Wasn't as juicy as I like it but super tasty and when we showed up we were…read moregiven onion strings to try and I probably could've eaten 10 orders of them they were so good. French fries were thin and crispy if you like them like that. Food was also ready in under 5 minutes. Would definitely come back if I'm on this side of the island

This review is for takeout. I made a phone order for pick up. The person taking our order was very…read morepleasant. The food was ready in the amount of time that was stated. When I went to pick up the food, I noticed they were packaged nicely. I like how they waited for me to arrive to make the boba drink. Everything tasted so good. Will come back to try other food on the menu.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Weekends are much BUTTER when you get to do the things you LOB(ster)! One of…read morethem being for me is going out n' eating good with my famILY while supporting local. We made a visit to Jolene's Hawaii in Ewa Beach n' I ordered a Buttah Lobster Roll + Waffle Fries with Creamy Sauce n' Birria Wontons + Consomme. I gotta say aside from the chunky garlic buttah n' meaty lobstah, the Asian style pickled veggies in the roll, give the crunchy texture n' next level flavor that is deliciously out of control!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: small, table seating can get filled up quickly, nice decor, the best is they have a sink to easily wash your hands EXTERIOR: in the same plaza as Ross, has picnic style tables on the side of restaurant + one right in front WAIT TIME: 15 mins between placing order n' receiving food PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: my go-to is their buttah lobster roll, which always hits the spot. Everything about it is delicious. I make it a combo n' either get the corn chowder or waffle fries, which are both great complimenting sides. The birria wontons are crispy n' make a nice appetizer or side to any meal. Especially with the consommé, full of flavor with a mild heat. Jolene's always has lots of good food n' drinks to choose from!

This place is worth coming out and trying if you are looking for a burger join. Plenty of seating…read moreand a bar off to the side. Steady flow of ppl coming and going and plenty of parking. The initial hello seemed forced but the fact that they acknowledge you rather than just waiting till you are at the counter or not at all. The pictures seem to be up to date but the prices have increased since the last time the menu was photographed. You order a burger was the bottom section then select the type from the top row. You can order a combo meal or à la carte. I ordered a burger with tater tots and requested that they double fry them. They came out perfectly crunchy and filled the bag size ordered. The burger was also well flavored and juicy. They quoted 10min and that seemed about right. One of the servers offered me one of the in house sauces, ask for that as it was really good. The only negative was the pricing, burger and 1 size cost me almost $30.

Used to be better. Eat at this location about once a month and generally pleased but not today…read more Took longer for our food to come (which was ok since there were more people than usual since we were a little later than usual. When we got our food, my burger was only luke warm (and my onion rings, too). I ordered it medium rare and this was the first time it was almost medium, and not any all juicy. Since I paid an extra $3.50 for my onion rings I was very disappointed. Only plus is they were nice and crunchy. Hubby's burger and fries were hot, so my order must have been made first and then just sat there for a while. Hubby was happy with his meal since it was hot and cooked medium as he ordered. Not happy. First time I gave them only three stars.

Mahi ʻai Table is tucked inside what might be the fanciest Foodland I've ever walked into…read more Seriously, fancy-shmancy grocery store with a proper sit-down restaurant inside. We came just for dessert and I had the lilikoi crème brûlée. SO good. Creamy and tangy, not overly sweet, with that perfect crackly caramelized top. The lilikoi gave it this bright tropical hit that made a classic dessert feel very Hawaii. Did I expect to find one of my favorite desserts of the trip inside a grocery ...Nope -- will I be back - Absolutely !!!

Looking to escape the heat? Located just inside of the Foodland at Kamakana Alii is this delicious…read morefarm to table menu that is very creatively crafted. We were the first guest to be seated as soon as they opened. The attentive host sat us in a booth, my favorite section. Our server Chuck was wonderful! Very friendly and attentive. He was also the bartended, so of course, I'm going to order an espresso martini right off the bat. I've never experienced a martini with condensed milk before, it tasted like a latte. The stand out meal for me was the salad, it had mochi crunch in it with hints of wasabi. It was so good that i returned the following week for more! pro tip: add crispy shrimp

Leeward Drive-Inn is my go to every time I return to Hawaii!! Leeward Drive-Inn is the best…read moreDrive-Inn in Hawaii in my opinion! Big portions that are more than enough for two people. The food is always good, same taste that never changes. AND the turnovers!!! Sooooooo good!! I grew up on these turnovers! I always get the coconut and combination (coconut and pineapple). These are the most popular and you most likely can't get them the same day because they sell out fast. I suggest calling and pre-ordering for pick-up and pay when you pick-up.

The shoyu chicken is really, good, the sauce is so good, I…read morewill go back an order it again.

One of the better smash burgers I've tried, a real hidden gem. I know Shay's has been around for a…read morewhile and only now I got to try it. Look for the orange food truck across from Boston's Pizza along Kam Highway, you can't miss it. We got there about 1pm on a Monday and placed our orders right away. Everything is made to order so there is a bit of a wait, about 10 minutes. There are about 7 picnic tables and 4 shaded areas to eat. I was also surprised that there were quite a few Japanese tourists venturing out this side for Shay's. Their menu is simple, with 3 types of burgers and fries. We ordered the All American, Fun Guy, and Krazy Fries. I like how the burgers did not taste greasy but still had flavor. They also give disposable gloves if you're not a fan of getting your hands dirty. Will be back again next time I have a burger craving.

Shay's Smashburgers has been on this lot - previously a car dealership - since 2020. Now, it is a…read morefood truck / trailer stop. Situated before the traffic light on Kam Hwy...that leads to the Honolulu / Kaneohe on ramp. Four covered picnic tables - sun is brutal - and a concrete covered area that provides a couple more tables for dining. They are quite popular...always someone waiting in line or waiting for their order. I waited about 15 minutes for my one Classic Burger. Their menu is simple. The Classic with two variations; fries and loaded fries. The sauce is reminiscent of the special sauce in a Big Mac, which I have not had in years. Cheddar cheese and carmelized onions are the only other additions. Open from 1100a till 430p, weekdays. On the weekends, hours are from 12 noon till 400p.

Best açaí bowls imo! Love the house made peanut butter - yum! They don't skimp on fruit, granola,…read moreor other toppings. And presentation is always impressive!

The food here Is always good. My go to is the chicken pesto panini. It's shareable if you want a…read moresnack but overall pretty filling. The shave ice is one of my favorites on the west side! The lychee mint is very refreshing. Overall the service was decent, we got our food quickly and the ambiance was very nice, we sat on the patio and there was live music too!