Oli's Kitchen

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Alex A.

Oli's is very chill. Sort of like a halfway between fast casual and a greasy spoon. The spam musubi is delicious, and the loco moco is solid--very tasty with white rice. Parking is on the side and is free for the first hour, the gate opens automatically. Also they have good coffee. Overall a decent place with good service.

Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken with fried rice

Edward M.

VERY REASONABLE PRICES FOR DECENT FOOD. I think that this place is good for the students at UH because they provide good value. I was once a student at UH and as we all know students don't have much money so I would always try to find places that I could afford to eat at. That being said I tried several items like the hamburger steak, salt and pepper fried chicken and the kalbi. My favorite was the fried chicken. The hamburger steak is rated number one by yelp but I think Asahi Grill is better ... but Asahi Grill charges about $20 as opposed to $10 at Oli's. The kalbi was flavorful but it was pretty tough. The fried chicken was a little dry but the skin was nice and crispy. The fried rice was ok but not outstanding. All in all I think the food would rate three stars but I added an extra star for the low prices.

Akemi O.

Had a medical procedure and couldn't since all loops, so Ma picked up food for me for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast burrito - I'm not usually a fan of potato in my burritos, but it was pretty good! Tasty burrito. I could only eat half and was still super full. The cilantro sauce was super garlicky which I looooove, but needed some salt and a kick. Furikake salmon - Fed half to baby...she grinded. It was tasty. Had a sauce btu I didn't use it since didn't need it. Rice was cooked to my liking (not school lunch mush) but I fed to hubs and baby for dinner. Got tossed and that was the best part...fresh and pretty. Love me a good salad. And the kicker...Ma said the guy was super nice and helpful. So we'll be back...

Jill D.

Great food and great service! Would definetly recommend this as a place for breakfast or lunch. Will be eating here again!

Peanut butter and banana stuffed French toast!

Chez T.

Aw .... I hate to lower my score but the workers were down right obnoxious on my last visit and my food was cold. They were sitting at the tables closest to the wall and speaking about a bday party they all attended for "Chris" I believe. It was so loud between them and the music I couldn't wait to be done. My food was cold but I figure if I complain they will remake it and I'll be stuck here longer listening to this girl talk. I'm hoping this is a one off because I like Oli's and I think it's a cool Vibe. The workers on this particular day though made it uncomfortable.

Brittney M.

Food quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Don't skip on: The Cilantro Sauce on anything!! Loved our first experience at Oli's! This restaurant was a great find! The staff was nice, welcoming, and very helpful with the questions we had. I ordered a breakfast burrito with Portuguese Sausage and a spam Musubi. The burrito can with a green cilantro sauce that is TO DIE FOR. Omg, I can't tell you how much I loved that sauce and could seriously drink a cup of it alone. I had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to go back!

Garlic Chicken with Fried Rice upgrade - Awesome!

Peter N.

I recently had the pleasure of dining at Oli's Kitchen, and I can't recommend this place enough! From the moment I walked in, they welcomed me with warm aloha and genuine friendliness that made me feel right at home. They checked back on us to make sure everything was delicious...IT WAS! The great staff made the tasty food and the entire experience even more enjoyable. Now, onto the food - where do I even begin? For an appetizer, I ordered the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls. Wow! Crispy, golden, and stuffed with Philly cheese steak that had just the right amount of crunch and seasoning. The spicy cilantro dipping sauce sent these over the top! The Peanut Butter Stuffed French toast was absolutely divine. Perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy banana cream on the inside and drizzled with a rich, gooey, and indulgent maple peanut butter that took my taste buds on a journey. It was comfort food at its finest! I also tried their garlic chicken, which was cooked to perfection - tender and juicy inside and crispy on the outside. Each bite of chicken was bursting with garlicky flavor. Perfect pairing for the creamy Mac salad. The fried rice (upgrade) was excellent and complimented all of the flavors. If you're looking for a place with delicious food and outstanding service, Oli's Kitchen should be at the top of your list. Can't wait to come back and try more of their mouthwatering menu! Breakfast served all day! Open everyday from 8am-8pm Easy parking here at Puck's Alley

Aron N.

SOLID! If they could "dress" up the food a little more, this would be at the top of the heap easily. The house burger looked a little small and honestly it didn't look too good without any lettuce or tomato or anything. The fries tasted pretty good, I enjoyed them and they gave a good amount. But after asking my son to try half the burger, he said it was good. I had my doubts but, yes, it was good! The sauce is tasty and the even though I think the burger looks small, it definitely tasted way better than it looked. It was one tasty burger. For myself I wish it was a "deluxe" burger, but it was good. The salt N pepper fried chicken was really good! These were perfectly crispy chicken pieces - perfectly seasoned. It was slightly aggressive in seasoning but so tasty and the Mac salad was good! They gave a LOT of chicken - for me, I just ate half of it - saving it for later. Again, they could have spruced up the plate - maybe adding a little green or something, but taste-wise this is a winning plate! This is one of the best chicken plates around I think. This is a great place and I will be back for sure!!!!

Ashley H.

I have been ordering from Oli's Kitchen for a few months now for work meetings and food/service both have been amazing! Oliver is so friendly and understands customer service. He goes above and beyond and is so accommodating especially with providing deliveries for my orders. I highly recommend for catering as well as the 2 egg breakfast bentos with fried rice as well as the French toast with coconut syrup and blueberries

Pohai O.

The food here does not disappoint!!!! There is such a wide variety of food options, you can always find something that you're looking for on the menu. We usually for both sweet and savory options. All the workers here are so friendly, and are always willing to make a recommendation if you don't know what you're in the mood for. There are even some healthy food options on the menu. The staff is also always willing to substitute ingredients (it's onions for me) if you want. So happy to have a good breakfast/lunch options in the University area! Breakfast burrito is my favorite!!! The sauce is to-die-for!

Lori W.

Open Daily: 8am-8pm Ph: 808-287-0457 Get your local plate lunch fix. BLD served all day. Catering also available. Location: corner of University and S King street, aka Pucks Alley, next to Nijiya Market. turn right at Betty's Burger to enter Parking in the back. Ambiance: Local Casual Service: Friendly Ordered: Peanut Butter/ Banana Stuffed French Toast Salt & Pepper Fried Chicken We will be back! Keep up the delicious food and service!

Oh breakfast burrito...I made the second trip here just for you

Traci T.

I've been here twice in the same month because from the first visit I just couldn't try everything that I wanted. Even from two visits, I still want to go back to try the other things on the menu. On my first visit, I went with two friends, which I highly recommend everyone do so you can try more items on the menu. We decided on the peanut butter banana stuffed french toast, 1/2 garlic chicken & 1/2 salt n pepper fried chicken with an upgrade of fried rice and of course we HAD to get the philly cheese egg rolls. The philly cheese egg rolls is what caught my eye to come here in the first place. They did not disappoint. It came with a spicy cilantro sauce, which was a nice compliment to the egg rolls. The peanut butter banana stuffed french toast was a nice option to counter the other salty items we ordered. I don't think I could have ate that all by myself, so I'm glad I had friends to share it with so I could try it. The chicken dish we got was pretty good. I wish we had just gone with the garlic chicken, but it was good that we at least tried both to know what they are like. The salt n pepper fried chicken was pretty bland. On my second visit to Oli's, I was by myself. I had been wanting to try the breakfast burrito. It's a hefty baby of food being that it is stuffed with your choice of meat (I chose Portuguese sausage), eggs, French fries and cheddar cheese. It comes with the spicy cilantro sauce that also comes with the philly cheese egg rolls. I only ate half and took the rest home to eat later. Service was outstanding both times I visited. Super friendly workers who are patient and helpful for those first-timers like us who were a little overwhelmed by the everything looks delicious menu. I saw a dollar bill taped to the wall. I asked why it was there. The employee said it was the first dollar bill Oli got when he opened the restaurant. Owners who never forget their humble beginnings. I love it. Comfort food at its finest when dining here. Being right next to UH, I hope many college students find their way here to bring lots of business to them. I know I want to go back.

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Daniel C.

Oli's Kitchen is located in the old University Curry House location next to Nijiya Market. You park in the private lot shared with all the tenants in Pucks Alley. The first hour of parking is free. I figured it was best come to eat at Oli's with my friend Oli. We talked about Yelp and who knows? He might be a Yelp Elite soon? The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived so we had to put our name on the list. It didn't take too long to get called. Water and menus were brought to us right away and we were able to order relatively quickly. The kitchen got our orders out in a jiffy considering how busy they were. The restaurant is great for small and medium size parties. We came for lunch but their breakfast looked legit so I definitely want to come here for breakfast one day. Customer service was friendly from the entire staff and everyone was helping each other. Thanks to Rod U's review, I knew what I wanted. Oli ordered the Loco Moco w/white rice, egg over easy, toss salad w/vinaigrette dressing and the gravy on the side. I ordered their Salt N Pepper Fried Chicken w/white rice and toss salad w/vinaigrette dressing. We split the plates in half and shared with each other. The beef patty was prepared medium and was quite good. Egg was a perfect over easy as the yolk just oozed all over the patty. Their gravy wasn't bad and I'm glad my friend got it on the side. The star of the meal was the Salt N Pepper Fried Chicken because it was literally like crack as Rod U stated. It tasted better and better the more I ate it. Even the fried skin was amazing! The chicken was moist, seasoned well and not oily. I highly recommend this dish! Definitely worth waiting in line for to dine here.

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L H.

2 years ago

I really want to thank the staff working today, for such a great meal, and a great end to our weekend! We left Nalo early to come to town for an event but was hungry and didn't know where to eat. We ended up at Oki because I had seen a posting and I wanted my kids to experience somewhere they'd feel Good about. The vibe in this place is super upbeat, and the staff very positive...We ordered the loco moco, Breakfast burrito, avo toast and bacon waffle. Was enough to fill up my two kids (thank goodness)! I gotta say, get there early if you like Mac salad because it's the . When we left, there was a line and I'm grateful we got there when we did....Thank you Oli's crew for helping us have an awesome end to the weekend!! read more

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J A.

2 years ago

Big portions of great food. Great service. Comfortable sitting. Music was a little loud, but they turned it down for us. read more

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Kat N.

2 years ago

Good food, great service, local home feel, clean, casual. We were looking for some brunch on a Sunday and I'm so glad we tried this place out. We will definitely come back and highly recommend! We had the Peanut butter French toast, banana pancakes and salt/pepper fried chicken with fried rice upgrade. The coffee was really good too! read more

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Hope P.

2 years ago

Ono local food with friendly service! I couldn't decide between the garlic chicken or the salt and pepper chicken so they suggested a combo. How perfect is that! Both were perfectly prepared and crunchy. I think for me, the salt & pepper chicken has a slight lead over the garlic. Get the Philly cheesesteak bites-another onolicious treat. Grandson got the stuffed French toast & loved it. We will definitely be going back to try the other plates! read more

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Nick W.

2 years ago

This place is sooooo good! Super good price with huge portions! The food is super quality too and you will not be disappointed coming here! Check out the review posted on Instagram by Maddychowdown and you can check out what you are missing out on!!!! read more

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Candace E.

2 years ago

Must come! Local spot! Prices aren't marked up and FOOD WAS AMAZING! Must get Philadelphia Cheese Egg rolls and Peanut Butter Banana French toast was INCREDIBLE FRIENDLY STAFF! read more

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Alexandria L.

2 years ago

A must try!! First off the costumer service was wonderful and The Mediterranean Avocado toast was amazing. I would definitely come back again. read more

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Drew O.

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2 years ago

I destroyed the garlic chicken. There is no evidence left. Super friendly staff. Great location in Waikiki. Been to HNL approximately 40 times for work and just found this gem. I am a huge fan and miss this work trip. read more

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Nicole T.

2 years ago

Awesome delicious food and service! We were able to order breakfast items around 11am when we dined in. Everything we ordered was delicious! The peanut butter banana stuffed French toast hit the spot with just the right amount of sweetness. We also enjoyed the breakfast burrito with bacon. The sauce for the burrito was great! The burger was made from scratch and was very tasty. We also ordered the Avocado toast, which came together really well with its delicious pesto and balsamic flavors. We will definitely be dinning here again! read more

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Shan K.

2 years ago

Everything is so good here. The service is exceptional. The food is amazing. Definitely one of my new favorite breakfast/brunch spots. read more

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Jenny R.

1 year ago

We loved our lunch here. Parking was easy in the small lot, food was delicious and quick, and the staff gave great recommendations. We loved our Philly Cheesesteak eggrolls and the garlic chicken was delicious. We'd recommend! read more

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Amanda H.

2 years ago

MUST EAT HERE! The food was delicious and the service was amazing! It felt like a yummy, home cooked meal. The young, college aged crowd made it feel casual and cozy. And the 2 servers were the sweetest and most helpful. They treated us to a free taste of their Philly cheesesteak egg rolls, which were AMAZING. Also very affordable, for the quality of food. Can't recommend it enough! read more

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Brian N.

2 years ago

This is my go to place for breakfast burritos, specifically the Portuguese sausage or bacon. We'll stuffed with meat, potatoes, eggs and cheese. I've been here twice and it's been solid both times. The service here is nice too, very attentive and accommodating. The burger here is also good, very simple but tasty. This is definitely the spot for comfort food. read more

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Bayarea K.

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2 years ago

Pros: fast and friendly service Banana pancakes Big portions Comfort food Cons: kind of a way out for tourists read more

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Tiari P.

2 years ago

Second time here decided to bring my dog since they are dog friendly. We ordered the avocado toast, garlic and salt and pepper chicken, breakfast burrito, stuffed peanut butter banana French toast and side hash brown, everything was amazing. We had an issue with one of our orders and the owner made me a new order and took care of our bill! The customer service here is immaculate. Made sure to leave a nice tip after a great experience. read more

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Olivia E.

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2 years ago

Friendly and kind staff, delicious food, and great atmosphere. Waiting for a bit but the food was worth it. read more

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Elisa M.

2 years ago

So I got take out and had an Uber ride fiasco trying to get home. It involved me being unable to read a map, the crappy geolocator on my phone, and a homeless dude who I thought was talking to himself but apparently was talking to me. Needless to say, by the time I finally got home, my food was lukewarm at best. I had ordered the scramble for myself and a peanut butter waffle for the person waiting at home (who had already left because I was taking so long to get back). I figured I should switch it up and eat the waffle since it was the most perishable. I'm not much for sweet stuff in the morning, but this thing was so strangely yummy. It was a weird combination of sweet, savory, garlicky, sour, and ever so slightly spicy. Imagine a (soggy and doughy) waffle with some thai peanut sauce on it. Then pour some takuan juice over that and throw on half a slab of bacon for good measure. You eat it and think it needs something else so you pour on little bit lol chee juice. It shouldn't work, right? But it totally does! Mind you, I ate this thing way past its prime and I still whacked the whole fricken thing. Next time we're definitely dining in so I can have it hot and crisp the way Oli intended. Five stars all the way! read more

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Lesly S.

2 years ago

10/10 great customer service and great food! First time visiting Hawaii and this was one of the restaurants we were looking forward too and it exceeded our expectations! read more

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D T.

2 years ago

Stopped by for brunch. Food was excellent. Staff is great and always checking if everything is fine. Reasonable prices with good portions. Will definitely be back. read more

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Naomi T.

2 years ago

Great new spot on University. We've been there twice since the opening. Staff is great, and remembers us every time we come in! Love the music they play in there. So far all the food items have been amazing! Will defenitly be going back (at least once a week probably). Will be bringing friends back as often as possible. read more

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Deijahlynn B.

2 years ago

The food is MAYJAH the first bite was EVERYTHING I did my happy dance lol my husband and I could eat it for breakfast lunch AND dinner. The staff was so friendly, and I believe it was the owner who served us for the second half? But she was a Hammah! Serving tables while holding a baby? Periodt! We will definitely be coming back. read more

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T S.

2 years ago

We stumbled upon this place while staycationing in Waikiki. We were actually going to SweetEs which is nearby but they were super crowded and we didn't want to wait. I'm glad they were cause the food here was really good. We had the avocado toast which was served on an everything bagel, super tasty! We also had the breakfast burrito and the loco moco. Homemade Pattie's, flavorful gravy, above average Mac salad, and eggs cooked to perfection. What's not to love! We live on the west side so we won't be regulars here but would definitely come back if we're in the area for sure! read more

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Carlos P.

2 years ago

Great Food A new hidden gem Service was nice and friendly Ambiance is casual and clean read more

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Mari F.

2 years ago

Friendly service. Great food. I love the brown gravy that was on my hamburger steak. Mac salad had a slight garlic taste. That was really special and went well with the hamburger steak. The rice was done nicely and I felt very satisfied and happy with the amount in the food. I felt like I had eaten in place that was more fancy, but I felt so happy that I got the food for a bargain which I would be willing to pay much more Next time I will eat in. It looks a lot smaller from the outside, but it is nice and roomy and many tables and chairs and a nice home atmosphere. read more

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Hamid A.

2 years ago

Great little place. Loved the atmosphere and very nice owners and employees. I loved the flavors of different dishes i tried. read more

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John I.

2 years ago

Bad. Waited 45min for some basic @ss plates. Burger patty, dry. Gravy on the Loco Moco was some packet gravy. Kalbi, dry. Shredded chicken bowl, not shredded. Wasn't a bowl but a plate. Microwaved because the inside was STILL COLD!!! Social media really hyped this place up. FAIL read more

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Brids A.

2 years ago

These were actually so tasty especially the cheese egg rolls with the sauce. I would never have known this was here, but i'm glad I saw it on instagram. They're prices are cheap and they have seating on the inside. I would definitely recommend and go again! The service was super good too our server kept checking up on us and helped answer my question! read more

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Dylan K.

2 years ago

Went here with my girl for Sunday brunch. Had the loco moco, Asian tofu salad and the peanut butter banana stuffed French toast. Also a side of fried rice. All of it was solid but the French toast was out of this world!!! read more

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Cindy W.

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2 years ago

Service was great, kind, thoughtful, helpful. The place was super clean and I noticed how they immediately cleaned each table. Impressive! Now, the food. The garlic chicken was amazing. My husband loved his omelet sandwich. We had to go back one last time before leaving our vacation. The only negative is that they don't deliver to California. Mahalo! read more

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Natalie C R.

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2 years ago

Thought this place was closed when we drove by- so don't let the dark blinds fool you. Ordered a loco-moco and a maple bacon peanut butter waffle. Both were good! There are tons of places here in Hawaii that serve mediocre loco-moco... this one- is not! Gonna come back just for that! Service is great too. Friendly and no long waits. We found easy street parking on Coyne st. read more

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Daniel H.

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2 years ago

We went in for lunch and it was so good! Really good service...super friendly and fast. We had the garlic chicken, loco moco and the philly cheese rolls...unreal!! Definitely going back to try everything! These guys know whats up! read more

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Taiala M.

2 years ago

It's a cozy little spot off the road and there's parking at the end of the block. The food was fire, and the staff was really friendly. Will definitely stop here again in the future read more

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Holly M.

2 years ago

Friendly service and ono food!!! A must try! Favorites include: garlic and salt and pepper chicken combo, kim chee, philly cheese steak rolls, breakfast burrito, waffle with bacon....yum! read more

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Keōmai E.

2 years ago

Everything we tried was amazing! The philly cheese steak egg rolls are so innovative, tasty and our favorite thing on the menu! We loved the cheese burger which is such a nostalgic Hawai'i style smash burger. The PB&J and banana stuffed french toast was SO GOOD. We had the spam musubi, fried rice, and the mochiko chicken and they were all so tasty. I'd order EVERYTHING we ate again and again! read more

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Fa C.

2 years ago

Such a sweet little gem! They had a diverse menu and i ended up getting the loco moco which was a lot bigger than I thought it would be! Pretty good with a thick patty and egg, I wish the gravy were a little thicker but it was still solid. Family run shop and the owners were so nice and friendly. This place is within walking distance of my work, so I will definitely be coming back to try their other stuff read more

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Carly K.

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1 year ago

Highly recommend this place!!!! I hardly ever leave reviews, but had to because this place needs to be more popular & always gotta support local! Generous portion sizes & very reasonably priced. On top of that- the food is SOOO tasty!!! We love the banana French toast with peanut butter drizzle and the salt pepper fried chicken! And to make things even BETTER, the service never disappoints - friendly & they'll never let your water, coffee, soft drinks go empty! read more

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Hilary H.

2 years ago

Get their waffles . And kind will do. The service is great as well. And there is seating whenever we go, nice chairs as well.

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Sean B.

2 years ago

Super good food, friendly attentive staff and great location. Kalbi was great, big portions and several options for sides. Will definitely be back. read more

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Jeremiah P.

2 years ago

Finally a place nearby for breakfast! Amazing service, great food. it was a nice, chill, and clean spot. Come support! Food price is decent. read more

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2 years ago

10/10 service, fast, tasted good, polite staff. Got to love lil mom and pop restaurants like this would recommend anyone who trying to get breakfast, lunch and dinner any time read more

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1009 University Ave
Ste MP2
Honolulu, HI 96826
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(808) 387-0457
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http://oliskitchenhawaii.com

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Hours

What time does Oli's Kitchen open?

Oli's Kitchen opens at 8:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

What time does Oli's Kitchen close?

Oli's Kitchen closes at 2:00 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.

Mon-Sun 8:00 AM - 2:00 PM

Payment methods

Does Oli's Kitchen take credit cards?

Yes, Oli's Kitchen takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Oli's Kitchen have a drive thru?

No, Oli's Kitchen does not have a drive thru.

Does Oli's Kitchen serve alcohol?

No, Oli's Kitchen does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Oli's Kitchen allow dogs?

Yes, Oli's Kitchen allows dogs.

Does Oli's Kitchen have TVs?

No, Oli's Kitchen does not have TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Oli's Kitchen have bike parking?

Yes, Oli's Kitchen has bike parking.

Does Oli's Kitchen have outdoor seating?

No, Oli's Kitchen does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Oli's Kitchen have parking?

Yes, Oli's Kitchen has parking options. Private Lot Parking, Street Parking

Other Amenities

Is Oli's Kitchen wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Oli's Kitchen is wheelchair accessible.

Does Oli's Kitchen have free WiFi?

No, Oli's Kitchen does not have free WiFi.

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Local Comfort Food. Everything made from scratch! Also encourage catering pans, cheap bentos, and spam musubi’s

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Josh F.

Elite 26 All-Star

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2 years ago

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