I saw local UTuber Sean Kaleponi (The Hawaiian Traveler) eat at YXC, and I said I gotta hit this…read moreplace. Its located in the Foodland Mall in Kaimukī. We had to order one of their sig crab dishes, and we rounded out the meal w/ beef and long beans, sweet & sour pork belly, eggplant and fried rice. The crab was amazing! The curry sauce was so deep & complex. In addition, the crab was fresh bc they have tanks in the restaurant. Of course I called dibs on the head, and it was packed with goodies. I added rice to the head (in Ilocano this is called "labay", adding rice to soup or broth to extend the meal). I was in heaven. The other dishes were all big portions and very good. The meat was tender, and the veggies were fresh and crunchy. I believe all the other dishes were ~ $20/each. The staff was super nice. We didn't have a res, but luckily we were seated in 20 min on a busy Sun night. Regarding the dining area, its tight but comfy. You have to wash your hands after, and the bathrooms are clean. I will def return the next time I come home. I want to try another crab dish (about 8 versions), and build a meal around the crab.

Met a friend for a late lunch. I arrived just before 3:30 on a Monday afternoon. There were no…read morediners but the cafe was open. I was greeted warmly and seated at a table with existing settings. The waitress brought two iced waters without prompting, and checked on me a couple of times. Other diners started trickling in one after another. My friend ended up being late so I decided to order for us both. The waitress was very patient with my questions. I decided to order mostly from the Chef's Specials menu: salted egg chicken fried rice, black pepper sizzling steak, salted egg yolk chicken wings (wasn't a chef's special but fellow Yelper Violet B said it's good). Friend wanted the curry crab with naan coz she was influenced, until she learned it's $78 per crab. Also it'd take 15-20 minutes to prepare since the crab would need to first be picked from the tank (she had to rush off somewhere else after our appointment) Food didn't take long; they were served not long after she arrived. Everything was tasty and portions were good for 3-4 persons. I had looked forward to the chicken wings most, but it fell a little short. They were crispy no doubt and perfectly fried, but I wish there were chunks of actual salted yolk in the sauce, which would have made it creamier. The wings weren't coated in the sauce either; the sauce was drizzled over them. Salted fish chicken fried rice had the wok fried fragrance, and the ratio of rice to salted fish, chicken, and veggies was perfect. My absolute favorite was the sizzling black pepper tenderloin steak! The meat was tender, juicy, and the black pepper sauce was delicious. It paired very well with the fried rice. Total was approx. $70. Service was attentive, although toward the end it felt like they were rushing us to pack up even though there were maybe two other tables of active diners. Interior decor is very bright and cheerful, definitely has Hong Kong vibes with the retro mosaic aesthetic, which is quite mahjong-esque.

After visiting Singapore many years ago, we enjoyed the flavorfulness and spiciness of the street…read morefood at the hawker stands, which was a mixture of Indonesian, Malay and Singaporean cultures. Occasional eateries have opened in HI offering this cusine, however, many were short-lived. In 2014, Emily Terukina immigrated to HNL from Singapore with her husband, Gavin. She worked as a host and kitchen helper at the Pig & the Lady. After missing her native home cuisine, she left the Pig & the Lady to open her own restaurant pop-up at the Hapa Market and Grill in Palolo called Shioketh on 9/7/24. Emily uses her traditional recipes to display the authentic flavors while growing up in Singapore, with slight adaptations to the likes of the local residents of HI. Huband Gavin oversees the back end of the restaurant's operations, including graphics and web design. Emily chose the name "Shioketh," which is a Singaporean/Malaysian slang term meaning: * "Shiok" = delicious, pleasurable, superb or highly satisfying and frequently used to describe a great meal. * "Shooketh" = a slang for shaken/surprised. She hopes to provide fun, casual food options of Singaporean flavors that leave her guests both satisfied and craving for more. Generallly open on Saturdays only, Shioketh offers a rotating, limited weekly menu that includes: * Entrees: laksa curry, beef rendang (Indonesian curry), ayam penyet (crispy Malay chicken), nasi lemak (coconut rice with chicken and egg), crispy wonton with noodles. * Sides: sambal goreng (stir-fried tofu, long beans, tempeh, shallots); blooming eggs. * Desserts: pandan waffle, Kaya sweet bun. * Drinks: Pandan iced coffee, bandung/yuzu fuzzy, mango cream soda, lychee/watermelon cucumber spritzer, iced teas. I had the following: * Salted egg popcorn chicken plate. Super crispy popcorn chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy salted egg sauce and finished with fried curry leaves, served with jasmine rice. Delicious, flavorful, seasoned sauce that was fiery spicy that complemented the chicken and Jasmine rice topped with garlic chips! Excellent spicy sauce that had me wanting to eat more and more! * Ginger fried chicken with fragrant chicken rice. Crisp, juicy ginger-marinated chicken fried with garlic, curry leaves, and blended macadamia for subtleness. Paired w/ fragrant chicken rice infused with ginger aromatics and war spices. I expected the chicken or the sauce to be spicy, but both were not; however, I enjoyed the spices that they were cooked in! Yum, very delicious! The juicy chicken is best eaten when freshly fried and dipped into the sauce for the best flavors! * Pandan coffee. This was a cold brew coffee topped with pandan coconut cold foam and sweetened with gula melaka palm sugar. I enjoyed the rich and creamy coffee with the subtle taste of the pandan foam! Very refreshing! As the weekly menus change, I plan to check Shioketh's Instagram site to see what food items will be offered on future dates. And if I see a menu item that interests me, I will preorder before the Saturday to guarantee having it. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. Since I had preordered the food items and coffee, they were ready at the time of pick-up. There are a few tables for dine-in, and when we arrived at the peak of the lunch hour, all seats were taken. However, I had previously ordered online for takeout to ensure that the food items would not be sold out. Note that even if you dine in or take out, all food items are served in take-out containers and are made to order to ensure freshness and quality. Shioketh is generally open on Saturdays only from 11a to 3p, unless it is participating in private events; check their Instagram posts a few days prior for their schedule. Free parking in private lot shared with Hapa Market and Grill. I look forward to trying more of the different dishes offered! Love the delicious Malaysian cuisine with the accompanying spiciness, the authenticity of the menu, and the friendly staff that make this an amazing dining experience! I am glad that Shioketh has garnered a loyal following over the past year and wish them continued success. Support local!

Excited to try Shioketh, but they're only open on Saturdays from 11am-3pm. Friendly staff…read more Limited menu offerings which change weekly. During our visit, we ordered: 1) Pandan ice coffees - looks like a good amount of pandan crema added to the drink but the pandan flavor was subtle. Would've liked it to be stronger. 2) Pandan waffle w/ gula melaka - arrived hot. Good waffle but, like the iced coffee, would've liked the pandan flavor to be stronger. 3) Beef Rendang combo - the flavors were good but the portion was small. For the price ($28, I think), I expected more.

All the dishes are amazing. Our favorites are the tea leaf salad (of course) and the beef Dagon…read morecurry. The amount of food is quite generous, we went home with leftovers for lunch the next day. Highly recommend this spot!

Just going to leave this review with a picture but maybe i…read moream the only one expecting more since there were other patrons who seemed to be enjoying the food....

I can only rate this on the drinks and bar service. The kitchen staff was not working the night we…read morestopped in and we were the only two at the bar. The bartender was very sweet and we talked to her the whole time. We ended up leaving after two drinks as it was dead and there was nothing left to do. I'll try to come by again for food - if I should be so lucky.

Nasi lemak, kaya toast, laksa, food that I was eating almost every day when I was living in…read moreSingapore and I really miss them! So I was excited to try this restaurant but also a little disappointed to find out this is more like an Asian fusion restaurant. Tried a few dishes and they're alright but I would not recommend it if you are looking for authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food. Nasi Lemak: the rice didn't have much coconut flavor. The curry chicken and anchovies were replaced by Portuguese sausages and bacons. It was written on the menu though I just didn't pay attention lol Roti prata: not bad but the portion was quite small for the price Laksa: the broth was spicy and not much flavor profile. Noodles were overcooked and a little mushy. Food was definitely pricey but it was expected. It was at Ward and the decor was really nice. The restaurant is just beautiful. Service was also excellent. I still think it is a fun place for gathering given the great ambiance and the excellent service.

The food there is great and reasonably priced. I had the beef fried noddles. It was so tasty with…read morea deep sauce. The service is amazing. The people are friendly and make sure you are comfortable even if waiting for a to go order. Will go back again.

Always fresh food- tasty!!…read more Service is quick. Good made to order. Casual dining. Clean. Call ahead for larger seating

This was my very first time here at Rangoon and I was pleasantly surprised. It was in the very spot…read moreone of my favorite restaurants used to be!! Walking in and looking around you can see that someone took some time to not only invest in the decor, but give an experience like feel. Having traveled to other countries, i love learning new cultures and it felt very much like that here at Rangood. The service was so attentive and sweet. Staff from the front door to the end of the restaurant were all helpful and kind. Gave our large group a warm and wemcomingbfeeling. Ok, ok, lets get down to the reason youre here, the food! Well, it was so tasty, filling and satisfyling. Man, the flavors are really amazing, not a style of any other flavor Ive tasted around here. The food looked really healthy and we each took advantage of that. Thank you Rangoon for making my birthday extra special and creating a new flavor of food that I will be back to have more of. Aloha

Flavorful, textured beyond belief, and such an exquisite dining experience. Highly recommend for…read morebig groups, and if you want some really elevated South East Asian dishes. It was my first time having Burmese food, and it was delicious. Service was prompt, charming and made great recommendations. 10/10

We sat at the chef's counter, which made the whole experience even better. The place is super…read morepopular, and after eating here it's obvious why. Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and not a single miss. Truly on point from start to finish. Great energy, great food, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Easy recommendation.

Thought I'd write a review before they move their restaurant to the Kaimuki area. August 30, 2025,…read morei believed is their last day serving in Chinatown. I heard they will keep this space for special events. The restaurant is quite busy and I'm glad we had reservations. Good thing I was there prior to lunch hour opening, otherwise we may lose our reservations since the person who made reservations tends to be habitual in arriving late. We dined in May, but it's been awhile since I first dined here. I preferred dining in Chinatown during lunch time than at dinner. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I forgot his name, but I remembered that his eyeglasses that he wore was cool/funny, since the frames for each eye didn't match the other eye! lol. Funny it wasn't me who first noticed it. One was square frame and the other was a round frame! The restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays except may write Happy Birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate that you purchase for the birthday person. Their desserts are unique and refreshing. I think there are some rotating desserts /flavors like their seasonal menu for their main menu. I guess you can always keep coming back without being bored of the menu! I was bummed to see a previous dish posted of a pasta that I wanted to try that wasn't on the current spring seasonal menu! When we dined for brunch over the weekend, I was able to get the Hainan chicken with the crispy roast pork combo. It was very filling , tasty and satisfying. I do love ginger sauce on the cold ginger chicken but sometimes the chicken is just okay. This Hainan chicken was really good and the chicken was really moist! I thought it was the best I've tried! It was good that I wanted to takeout one last time in August before they moved! No more the 50/50 combo with the crispy roast pork on the lunch menu during the weekday. It was on the spring menu. Of course it's best to eat it in the restaurant than for take out. Bathroom is a must for me when dining out and they had only one shared bathroom for everyone! There was a guy who tried to make several attempts but wasn't successful, since there was always someone in the restroom. I'm glad the waiter told me there was a bigger separate bathroom with several stalls for men and ladies upstairs. You go straight through the kitchen to catch the elevator and to another kitchen /storage area! Thank Goodness! Best wishes at your new location. You offer yummy and tasty food!

The lamb noodles are so dang good. I can't wait to get them every time I come home. Service is…read morequick any easy. Nice cute establishment with plenty of seating. I've always gotten lucky with street parking right out front

When I tell you I teared up when I first took a bite of these noodles, I'm not kidding. These…read morenoodles were INCREDIBLE to say the least. We got the duck noodles and the noodles were so fresh, the duck was so tender, the sauce had a perfect kick to it. This place has a physical restaurant but I tried it at their booth at the Kaka'ako Farmers Market and am so so glad we tried it. This place deserved a long line like some of the other booths, their noodles were incredible. Could cry just thinking about it. I thought about these noodles my entire trip and am thinking about it as I write this in the airport. I will be eating this again the next time I'm in Hawaii.

Very busy, casual atmosphere like your typical Chinese place that turns over customers quickly…read more However, their wait staff are quite friendly and although busy, they work really hard to provide great service. The tables and benches are very basic and not cushioned, which makes for quick customer turnover. We hardly waited 2 minutes before they called us; even though there was a queue the entire time we were there it seems they go really quickly. Focus is on noodles (recommended) or rice dishes. We had beef chow fun (thick noodles) and a rice-noodle soup with pork and picked cabbage. Both dishes were very good. The chow fun was smoky, as if cooked on high heat, and the rice noodles were nicely spiced. The rice noodles came in a delicious broth. Parking is tough in Chinatown but there are several pay lots around. Be careful because the private pay lots can get expensive. There's also two municipal pay lots, each about 2 blocks away.

Couldn't wait to get back to Lam's kitchen after 3 long months away. No matter where you may go…read moreyou won't find a perfect simple bowl of one ton mein on the planet! Their beef tendon on rice noodles or egg noodles or rice is excellent! Always tender and perfectly flavored! Got a beef and green beans over rice as a take out and that was great too! Went after the lunch rush as located in the heart of Chinatown and only street parking! Got parking near the restaurant and not too busy so got seated immediately- got water served and they took our order! These guys know how to run a restaurant! You can always count on Lam's for a great meal !

This place reminded me Harbin or even more north of china heihe…read moreFood is actually 95% like in north of china Scallops and oysters completely same like Harbin street food For 175 bucks 4 adults and 2 kids we are completely full!!! Like overfilled Definitely it's my one of favourite spot in oahu

Not good: The scallops. Not sure what they were going for, but :: thumbs down ::…read more Great: EVERYTHING ELSE. Lobster - nicely charred, super tender. Fried rice - WITH LAMB?!?! Amazing. Corn - never had it their way. Spicy and perfect. Can't remember what else I had, but I remember that I liked everything and left with a smile. Small space. Two parties on each side of me. Ppl were having fun. It was vibes. Definitely going back.