A must every time!!!! I love their spicy garlic furikake chicken and their braised short ribs with…read morethe Mac salad. The portions are huge so it's def worth the price. You will have leftovers for sure. My bf can share a plate and still have leftovers. Service is quick, sometimes the food can take a while if they're super busy. Their pies look really good too but I haven't tried it yet because they are massive!!!! There's a decent amount of seating inside as well as outside!

Literally BROKEEEEE DA MOUTTTT!!…read more This is local Hawaii comfort food to DA MAX ! Best family dinner post beach day. Can dine inside or outside. Plates can be shared between 2 hungry adults. ITS A LOT, and worth every penny and calorie. Get the combo plates if you don't want to share, trust me you shouldn't share. The beef short ribs are a MUST! And if you think your mout stay broke from the ono food, wait till you try their ice cream pie. It's out of this world!

Ordered mix plate order number 76 Bbq chicken and meat jun…read more Meat jun was good but chicken was way over cook like old chicken sitting in a warmer. Dry hard to chew.

Great to find Gina's in Kapolei! For years we went to Gina's at Market city in Kaimuki and missed…read morethem after they sold the restaurant. After looking for a place to eat in Kapolei we came across Gina's Kapolei and walking into the restaurant we saw that Gina's son was working behind the counter!!! It was awesome to have the yummy food that was so much a part of my past . We got the family mini pack - it's great for 2-3 people who have a large appetite- 3 large pieces of Kalbi - bulgofi - man du - BBQ chicken- meat Jun - rice and choice of 4 veggies. It's a generous portion of meat more than enough for 3 people and we had leftovers too. The food is very good the Kalbi is a standout and the fried Man Du and meat Jun was excellent. We loved the seaweed w/ daikon - tofu and kimchee all so good. The people are friendly and really helpful - parking is plentiful. I can't wait to go back really the perfect meal no matter what you have. They also have catering party players and catering sets great for a gathering

Good solid experience with nice food and nice ambiance and decent service…read more Caesar salad was good and fresh 9/10. Siamin was maybe my favorite dish, smokey the noodles extra al dente and the pork was flavorful 9.5/10. Pesto Gnocchi was pillowy and soft and the pesto sauce was light and flavorful and was one of the few vegetarian options. I would get again 8/10. Side of broccoli was spicy and zesty 9/10. Cocktails were also very nice way to start. It's a tradition to always hit the minkeypod when in hawaii and will continue. Don't forget the pies! Overall, definitely a touristy vibe but pretty good quality overall.

Came here while staying at Aulani. We weren't too hungry yet and mainly got appetizers and drinks…read moreduring happy hour. Majority of the appetizers we got were good. - truffle fries..well...their truffle fries and cant really go wrong - taro dumplings (i forgot if thats what we got but they were good but not blown away either) - corn chowder was good - brisket pesto pizza? (Im overdue with the review so forgot what pizza it exactly was) but i remember this was good. It was in the happy hour menu is all i can remember. - wings but unsure about the goat cheese dip. I prefer plain ranch - the kids pasta was good. Well, one kiddo loved it while the other didn't. So it depends on preferences on this one. I will say i did taste it and it was meh... - another kiddo got the shoyu noodles and its plain. So if you got a simple palate plain jane child, they will like this one. For drinks, it depends on taste and preferences. I was bummed on this one. Mainly looking fwd to the drinks and it didn't satisfy my tastebuds. It was too twisted, fusion, modified etc. i prefer a mai tai a plain old fashioned mai tai without the fixings. The orange foam was too strong it overwhelmed the dark rum im used to and prefer. So i decided to try the ube rey instead which was much better but still not as much to my liking/preferences. Went back to Aulani a but bummed and decided to get another at Aulani the next day instead and I will say, i liked it better as it followed the more traditional way of making it. So if you prefer traditional ways, this may not be for you and if planning to drink, simply keep with the simplier generic drinks, wine or beer. If you prefer to try different ways and flavors, then you will love this. Service was great and our server was attentive at all times. Thank you. Ambiance was good but outdoor seating may be a bit of a nuance due to flies swarming around you often. The swinging table fan helps but are still annoying plus the tropical heat also didn't help.

Moani Island Bistro & Bar was a fantastic experience from start to finish! We were seated quickly,…read moreand the customer service was outstanding throughout our visit. The live music created the perfect atmosphere; it was upbeat, relaxing, and just made you feel good while enjoying your meal. The food was delicious, and the drinks were just as impressive. If you're looking for a cocktail recommendation, definitely order the Coconut Mojito. Between the great food, amazing service, and fun island vibe, this is definitely a place I'll be coming back to. Highly recommend checking it out if you're in the area!

Entertaining out of state guest on a Saturday night. We decided to go to the west side of the…read moreisland. Moaning island Bistro is a neatly tucked place in Kamakana Alii shopping center. A really chill local venue to kick back and relax with family and friend. The food and service is tip notch. No complaints. When there, ask for "Cadence" she's awesome. Our guest were very impressed with the local "Aloha." A great place for locals visiting from the outer island and staying at the Hampton hotel next door. Great place to walk over and relax. Highly recommended.

Duck fat fried rice was awesome! Fried chicken was awesome!…read moreWatercress tofu salad was awesome! Service was awesome! Portions are reasonably priced. Ceilings are very high and feel spacious. Side bar and upstairs private area for party. Sports bar feel with televisions. Only thing is not all we're on and the units are too small for the space. Other than that, it's spacious and clean. No pictures this time.

This was our first time and we went for a late lunch. There were very few people there because it…read morewas an off peak time so the service was very quick! The food and drinks were good! Great portions and flavors. We enjoyed the kimchi pancake, duck fat fried rice, chicken wings, and tacos. I had a seen a previous review about it being dirty , the floor definitely had not been swept in a while. But everything else (tables, benches) seemed clean and I watched them spray down used tables. We would come back again!

I came here on the recommendation of my sister, who lives in Honolulu. We went for lunch after…read morehiking Manoa Falls. I've been to Hawaii many times but I usually stay in tourist areas, so I don't get many chances to venture out and try local food places. But this place absolutely hit the spot. Service was standard and we were seated within a few minutes. Considering it was lunchtime and it looked like a lot of locals were there, the food came out pretty quickly. The ambiance was clean and reminded me of a modern cafeteria. We had poke, short ribs with brown rice and mac salad, mochiko chicken with white rice and mac salad, and the Hawaiian loco moco. The poke was so good and so fresh. Hands down, some of the best local food around. Highly recommend this place as I will definitely be back!

They charged me for a takeout food container They charged…read moreme a 5% kitchen service fee(what is this?!?! Filling my plate with the food I ordered?!) . The prices for eating there is already thru the roof . RIDICULOUS!!

First time trying here. Heard good things so I wanted to check it out. The kālua pig was very good,…read moresquid lūʻau was good but needed a little more flavor, smoked meat also good. Portions were very generous and worth the price. The kitchen staff were very friendly. Nice spacious family friendly atmosphere.

Not worth it in my opinion. Wanted to try something different from the other well-known Hawaiian…read morefood places. Lomi-Oio was quite thick and pasty. Not seasoned very well either. I don't know if it wasn't mixed right, or was just plain old. Laulau was small and dry. Kalua pig was good, but tasted a little old. Lomi salmon was good. The poi was like 2-day old, thick, dry, and sour. The haupia was little funky, solid, and grey. The white rice was brown and old. The loco moco gravy was super dark and chunky, the meat paddy tough. The mac salad tasted like detergent (like they never wash the pot good). Felt like everything we was eating was Sunday leftovers. The cashier was super soft spoken, and quite frankly she didn't seem to know what she was selling, or just plainly could not hear or understand her.

I was on my way to Shabuya and ended up finding this food truck along the way as a happy accident…read more As a casual daily helper, I'm always looking at Yelp to help me find my next meal, so naturally I've heard of Laverne's for a while. When I found this food truck, I immediately wanted to stop by and see what the hype was about. I visited about 30 minutes before closing. The only thing they had run out of was the chop steak and one other protein, which wasn't too big of a deal for me. My eye was on the beef stew. Growing up in a Filipino household, I knew this dish as "caldareta." My dad would make this for me all the time. I asked for a bowl to go so I could enjoy it for dinner later. The first bite instantly sent me back to my family's home kitchen, where I would come home from school and find a pot of beef stew waiting for me. What I love about Hawaii is that it has a blend of cultures that I truly appreciate as a foodie, and experiences like this feel like a nostalgia tour. Thank you for this delicious meal. It made me miss my mom and dad a little more than I usually do. Food not only nourishes us, but also brings us back to a moment in time. I thank Laverne's for that.

I always like Laverne's food truck when I was living in Kunia I used to go to the one in Waikele…read morethe food was good so today me and the wife had errands to do so we got coffee and Starbucks and stop at the Kapolei one by Home Depot wasn't busy so wifey go the combo A and I got the B both with rice she got a side of the beef stew, had one guy serving the food my plate had the Kalua pig and Squid luau was ono the only downfall was the rice I guess was the day old rice cause was but other than that food was good

This place is basically sensory overload in the best way. You walk in (after waiting outside in…read moreline) and there are so many things to look at and choose from that I completely understand why people say to know what you want before you get to the front of the line (and the line wraps completely around inside the tiny little space inside. It's part seafood market, part, part plate lunch spot, and they have SO many things besides poke. There are musubi, bentos, fried chicken, fish patties, shrimp, sushi, noodles, and all kinds of other local goodies. The line can look intimidating, but it moves pretty quickly. The poke is obviously one of the big reasons people come here, and there are a ton of varieties to choose from. The spicy ahi and crunchy garlic ahi are especially popular, and the mochiko chicken gets a lot of love too. We did like the mochiko chicken a lot! This is definitely a grab it and go kind of place rather than somewhere to sit and eat. I can see why locals make this a regular stop because you could come here several times and still have plenty of things to try. My favorite turned out to be the poi mochi!

The hype is right!…read more Come straight from the airport, pass by here for lunch before you check in. You don't want them to run out of food before you get there. Order anything. Can't go wrong.

The food are very Savory, no matter what you order , Lunch special offers only M-F , but let me…read moretell you how good and savory it is , you have to try it , the Service so great and we are planning to come back soon and try other seafood ALL TASTE LIKE HOME MADE , the service mentioned all made from the restaurant , PRICE is Right

We tried the Da Crawfish and Crabshack's (Kapolei) $9.99 weekday Lunch Specials that they offer…read morefrom 11 am - 3 pm. Huge disappointment. First, the actual plates aren't close to the portions pictured in prior reviews. We ordered the Smoked Chicken which was more like "Skimpy" Chicken soaked in vinegar. The Pork Adobo was drenched with "sweet/sour sauce" which left a lasting aftertaste in your mouth. The Pork Ribs were actually the closest to previous pictured plates - tasted like "salt and vinegar" instead of "salt and pepper" - still skimpy (little meat covering huge bone inside)! Their "garlic noodles" had so much garlic that I'm sure that Vampires and Draculas will stay away from me for a week. The rice tasted like "day-old refrigerated" rice which was microwaved. I becomes solid if not eaten immediately. So shame. I can't imagine the other selections are any better so I'll just refrain from returning again. I would not eat this food even if you gave it to me for free. I believe you'll get a bigger bang for your buck by using the BOGO coupon at Loco Moco Kapolei located in the same mall.