Great food, service and value for money... best Indian food on Oahu and service is always super…read morefriendly

Cafe Tadka has a second location in the 808 Sheridan Center. It reopened in July of last year…read more They have a small interior space that can seat twelve but there's also seating outside. For lunch it looks like a one-man show. Hours are from 1100 to 300p daily for lunch; dinner from 500p till 1000p. The exception is Thursday when the are closed for the day. Got their Butter Chicken for takeaway. Good, rich and creamy...and got it mild. Good portion as well, with lots of chicken.

The best food on campus! I love how they have a variety of options, from meat to vegetarian. The…read moresamosas are also so flavorful and stuffed. The employees are also so kind and when it's not the lunch rush, they'll take the time to chat and ask you about your day.

This place is great. Awesome Indian food. It's a small hole in the way, but the food tastes great…read more The only thing that I would be aware of is that when the item says spicy, it is spicy. We got the Spicy Eggplant and holey moley was it hot. Tons and tons of flavor if you can handle the spice. They also give a lot of food. The owner is very friendly and is quick to take your order. This small place has an decent area to dine in and is located on the same level as Gen Korean BBQ, next door. Overall, if you're looking for an Indian Food fix, this is the place. Try their butter chicken! You won't be disappointed.

Vendor calls out loudly, "Our Momo's taste way better than they look!"…read more That amused me greatly, so I stopped to try some of these Tibetan dumplings. And they did taste better than they looked! This was my first time trying a Momo so I can't judge its authenticity. What I can tell you is that the dumpling was moist and flavorful and I really enjoyed it. Give it a try! They have vegan, chicken and pork options. Of course I got pork! Comes with mild or spicy sauce. Timoor Hawaii: Momo Station! I thought I recorded his sales pitch but didn't. Go in person to hear it on Saturday.

Momos were cold but still tasted good. We did not try their signature hot sauce because of the hot…read moreweather late in morning. Closest to real momos back home that we found in US. Highly recommend them! Location on Google Maps is misleading. They are located in the farmer's market so we had to switch our navigation. The farmers market in every Saturday morning. Its bit of a drive from Waikiki area but parking is available on the streets around the market.

I was craving Indian food one day. I knew that Kaimana Indian restaurant was a walk from my office…read moreon Merchant Street, so I asked Yelp. I found Komala curry house that was closer to my office than the other Indian restaurant in downtown Honolulu. It was a nice 5 minute walk along Merchant Street and then a right turn onto Bishop Street. Komala Curry House is located within walking distance and I was certainly able to ascertain quality Indian cuisine without having to go to other places when I have one nearby. With that said, I wandered to Komala Curry House one casual day in April 2026. It was nice to have the spring Kona low storms behind us and getting back to normal. I checked the Yelp app first for the precise location and left my office. Once on bishop street, I double checked my Yelp app and entered the building it was in. There was a small mini food court on the first floor of the Topa Financial Center and Komala Curry House was inside. It was pretty cool to have them there, so that anyone and everyone can have Indian cuisine at their disposal. Too bad I didn't work in the building, don't have to go outside for lunch. Prices for lunch here is typical. Around $13 ish for the curries and it just goes up from there, depending on the protein you wanted to get. Still, it was delicious way to get in your Indian food fix without the hassle of going to an Indian restaurant and wait along time for them to prepare. It was counter service here and they are quick. Rice and curry, and then you pay. Very quick. Under 5 minutes wait if there's no line ahead of you. The overall experience here at Komala Curry House was good and nice. Very short which is nice because the various curries was sitting in heating trays and the rice was cooked. Just order and serve without having to make each order from scratch, like other Indian restaurants do daily. That's the best part though when you are on the go and want something honest and fast while feeding your Indian foodie fix for the day. The only thing that sucks is that I didn't see any seating area that people can sit and enjoy their meals inside the building. It's largely grab and go here, unless I find the area where they have seating. For the most part though, it was a good experience here and a definitely worth checking out place. I can call this place a hidden gem, especially in downtown Honolulu. The staff here was friendly and nice. Knowledgeable and polite. It's great that they have the specials on the signage next to the counter and a larger sign, so we know how much they charge for every curry plate. The food was good and while the ambiance was nice, I enjoyed getting in and out with my takeout box within 10 minutes. Along with my order of lamb curry, I also purchased an order of naan. Total cost that day was around $22. A regular lamb curry plate was the most expensive out of all of them, but definitely worth the cost if the restaurant is within walking distance from your workplace. And so, if you feel like Indian food and don't like to wait, consider Komala Curry House in downtown Honolulu. Delicious and a hidden gem. Komala Curry House is located on the 1st floor of the Topa Financial Center. Its physical address is 700 Bishop Street, which is a walk and skip from Aloha Tower Marketplace. They accept major credit cards as well as cash. Not sure if they have online ordering but that would be nice. As far as parking goes, parking in downtown Honolulu is generally hard to find. Street parking next to or nearby is good. Best bet is to bring a friend and have them drop you off and pick up the order. Save some time and money on parking. There are parking garages in the area, but it's definitely difficult. If you are like me, there are many bus routes that traverse in and out of the downtown area daily. You can choose the right one for you, although currently Route 7 comes fairly close and stops along Queen Street / Bishop Street. And of course, there's always uber and lyft if you need those services. Komala Curry House is a hidden gem in Honolulu whenever you feel the need to have authentic Indian cuisine. Prices are on par with other Indian restaurants in Honolulu, but the wait time is dramatically reduced. Give em a shot and I'm sure you will be smiling. 5.0 stars for the overall experience. Support local! A+

Wandered in here for an early early lunch after visiting our cpa upstairs. Open even before 11am!…read moreLooks super legit especially the lemon pickles in the fridge that look exactly like the lemon pickles my Indian father in law makes. Anyhow I got the chicken tikka and a veg korma, the hub got a chicken korma and the chickpea something. We also shared a samosa. The samosa wrapper was more chewy like a dumpling rather than flaky and the stuffing was sweet potato instead of potato. I thought it was delicious. The hub also got ginger lemonade that he said was refreshing. The plates came with tons of rice. The food was fine. A bit watery and under seasoned. Maybe good for office workers to be able to go back to work and not have fiery burps. But not what I anticipated when I happily ordered Indian food. You can take your plates to the communal seating area. Parking was validated by our cpa so not sure if this restaurants validates.

Amazing customer service from beginning to end, Food was top…read morenotch, smaller restaurant that fills up quickly but staff here move quick, clear dishes fast and serve entrees with efficiency. We had a bigger group and we appreciated Ruby's ease and patience as it was the first time for Indian food for a lot of my coworkers. Vindaloo was spiced deliciously with enough kick. Samosa and momos were tasty, and that paneer was the best. Never mind the naan here which was made hot and fresh. It is BYOB here, and they were kind enough to supply wine glasses which was very appreciated. Will be back to try other dishes for sure. Parking was simple, as there is enough parking downstairs as well. 100/10!!!!!

First time trying this restaurant. It's nice and clean…read more Ordered: Chicken tikka masala Tandoori Chicken and Garlic naan bread. Everything was good and flavorful.

It's become a Hawai'i trip tradition to have our last meal here no matter which island (they are…read moreawesome every where and consistent). It's just great comforting Khana, that naan is a warm hug and curries and dals are very flavorful. I love their aachar. When you're all "fished out" during your trip mix it up with this flavor bomb. Chef Jyoti ensured we had a great meal and was very hospitable, such a nice person.

Kamana Indian Cuisine has some of the best lunch deals in downtown! Not only is their curry…read moredelicious, but their other sides and entrees are AMAZING. The staff are very quick and friendly. I love their Butter Chicken and Tikka Masala, but their Saag is also hard to pass up. Vibe: The restaurant has indoor table seating. I love the plates that the lunch specials are served on! Portions are very generous and the service is always good.

While eavesdropping the conversation between some colleagues who were discussing their lunch plans…read morethe other day, it was discovered they were heading over to Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet (GVB). This brought back memories of my experience here YEARS ago. Located in Nuuanu, just a few minutes by foot from Maemae School, GVB has been offering since 1991, a healthy dining option in a peaceful setting inside ISKCON Hawai'i Temple. They offer an AYCE option weekdays from 11am to 230pm. Upon arrival, my friends and I immediately noticed the calm atmosphere in the beautiful gardens of this Hare Krishna Temple. After paying for our meal we sat down on community long tables in their cozy dining room. The buffet line had a decent selection where standouts were the vegetarian lasagna, assorted curries and the fresh vegetables. Menu offerings change daily where notables include vegetarian lasagna, lentil nut loaf, samosas, quiche, assorted curries and halva. There's also mint ginger water and water offered. Service here is limited as it's pretty much do it yourself. So why only 4 stars? Food was nothing outstanding and the food temperature was not hot as I would have preferred. Eating some dishes such as curries, samosas and papadum would have better if eaten hot. Overall, my friends and I had a great experience here at GVB where I was finally able to try them. This is not a place I'd initiate a get together but wouldn't object if friends wanted to come here. Better late than never.

Hidden spot off Wylie street. It's a Hare Krishna temple with a vegan / vege buffet. Flavors are…read moregreat. You pay by weight - not super cheap $30 for 2. Still a cool find

Was super surprised to find dosa place in Oahu. Loads of fusion dosa options. I think this caters…read moreto pole who love eating dosa like burrito. Still innovative and was glad to have comfort food here !! It's self serve and ambiance is super casual. They also have outdoor seating ! Also dosa is by itself vegan and everything in the menu can be made vegan !!

Ganesh Dosa used to be a go to when I worked at Manoa Chocolate, they're neighbors for your…read moresituational awareness. This is the perfect lunch or even snack depending on fillings, which can be brimming if you so choose. Don't be fooled by the healthy nature of these fermented lentil and rice burrito skins, you will leave full! And if you want food made with love, ask for Andres' schedule. I'm telling you, I can feel it whenever he makes my dosas! My credibility is that I just earned the Duchess of Ganesh Dosa. Hahaha blessings and peace and love be upon anyone reading this and especially on those who take this soulful plunge.