If you live in Hawaii and you're missing soul food, this is absolutely spot to find it. Dude is…read morecooking in his kitchen for you. Like sit down chat with him while he's cooking all that delicious food and I'm telling you the catfish is on point, the grits are on point, the biscuits - man! you won't find any better anywhere in Hawaii. Tiny little very busy place. After you've been there twice your friends. Chill ambience and be prepared to wait for that food so like he says on his Instagram post, settle back and chill out and have a great vacation if you're traveling. Could never post photos. Forget before you eat it all.

Food is good be prepared for the wait. Parking is limited…read moreand so is seating. Friendly and fast pace atmosphere

The food was amazing, some of the best wings I've had in a while! I'm definitely coming back again!read more

Went today and had to shrimp and fried catfish with collard greens and macaroni and cheese, which…read morecame with cornbread price. That bad, portion was good and the food was good. Definitely will return.

Excellent ribs! Worth the wait! Unfortunately, they are out of the BBQ beans, a supply chain…read moreproblem. I will be back!

I see the hard working man out there grilling 24/7. I can smell it from my apartment a few streets…read moreover. The portion sizes are amazing! The bbq is fire and served fairly quickly!

GET THE CORN BREAD!…read more Okay, now that the most important information is there...we loved this spot! The brisket plate was perfect for two meals. It falls apart as you're eating it in all the best ways. I regret not ordering it by the pound. The potato salad was a bit too mustardy for me but the cream corn was 10/10 I should've asked for it in a cup. My favorite part was the corn bread. I'm used to corn bread being dry and not my choice of a bbq side but I took a chance thanks to the employee hyping up all my food choices and tried it. The texture was more of a bread budding and was unbelievably delicious. I regret only getting one piece and not another one for the following day. I guess what I'm trying to say is, swing on by, order a little bit of everything and you'll leave a few pounds heavier and very happy.

The absolute best Texas BBQ in Hawaii. Great, consistent taste. Reasonable prices for their great…read morelineup of smoked meats and sides. It helps when the owner does the slicing and offers the choice between lean, fatty or some of both when selection brisket and burnt ends. All served with patience and a smile. Hard to believe owner moved from Texas as he and his staff serve aloha every day consistently. So tempting to over order as the smoke permeates the air and I do. Their meats have converted my wife into a carnivore and it's not hard to see why she crossed over into the smoky side. I still have bits of the brisket in between my teeth as I write this review while waiting for my dental visit.

Color me impressed! This was my first time trying La Roux, and I'm so glad it caught my eye. At…read moreEat the Street this past weekend, the food truck was so colorful and welcoming, I had to go over and see their options. With a number of deliciously interesting dishes, I settled on the Crawfish Etouffee! In a creamy white and red sauce, the large succulent crawfish were perfectly done. With just a bite of heat, all the flavors complimented each other each. The rice and sides were perfectly presented; it was as appetizing as delicious. I was also impressed with the cleanliness of the truck and simplicity of the ordering and payment. Credit cards are accepted. Both the chef and cashier had that southern hospitality and welcoming manner. I can't wait to give their other items a try very soon! Bon appetite!

I've tried La Roux twice--my first experience was decent. I got the shrimp etouffee and liked it a…read morelot (although my rice was too mushy). My order took a long time. My second visit was this past Thursday for the Maker & Tasters Ramenagogo event, so my bf and I tried their creole saimin. We were both very dissapointed. Our food came out cold, so we asked them to reheat it. From the time we arrived to the time we left was almost an hour because it took FOREVER for them to make the food each time. Also, it didn't taste that good. They were nice enough to comp us bourbon bread pudding since we were dissatisfied--that was really yummy (nice and gooey, not too sweet)! We noticed another customer was waiting forever too, so he asked to be comped a bread pudding. My advice: only come here if you're willing to wait.

Love that we can have southern bbq delivered west side! Ribs and tips are amazing! Tender and…read moreflavorful smokiness. They're sauced but not doused in it to the point where it's difficult to even taste the smokiness. Hubs gets one or the other each time. I am VERY picky about my grits and I love theirs! I crave it often lol. The shrimp is blackened with a mild but tasty kick. The grits manage to be creamy and pleasantly textured at the same time. In some magical way, they each have their own bold flavor that compliments each other perfectly. And the serving is so generous that it makes at least 4 meals for me. Oh and their fried okra is a must! The cornmeal batter plays so well with the creamy vegetable. And it's perfectly fried maintaining the bite of the okra. We ordered DD so we can only attest to the food. But look at that perfect presentation for take out, no less! If you're craving southern bbq, this is your answer!

I love southern food, but this was mediocre. The place did not appear that clean, which was a…read moreturnoff. The staff was friendly. The catfish plate was very tasty and what you'd expect from a southern food place. However their ribs were tough and could have been cooked a bit longer so they'd come out more tender. Overall, I'd rate them as average, but give them a try and make the decision for yourself. Aloooooooha and happy eating.

If you're just looking for the cliff notes the food is good but a bit pricy…read more With that out of the way I decided to try this place after seeing the sign and checking out the yelp pics. I was surprised to see the place pretty empty on a Friday night around 7. I went to the bar to order take out and the guy working was really nice and took my takeout order. I will say it smelled amazing in the restaurant. Food took about 10 mins to come out. The catfish was great, two pretty big pieces very well seasoned. The Mac and Cheese and Yams was also pretty good. I will say the Mac tasted better than it looked and I only say that because at first glance it didn't seem to have much cheese but I was wrong. The corn bread tasted good but was dry. I warmed it and added some butter and that didn't trick. The only thing I personally wasn't a fan of was the greens. They weren't necessarily bad but like Keith Lee says I don't know if I'm their target audience. They tasted a bit sweet and there was something else in the seasoning that I wasn't a huge fan of but couldn't quite put my finger on. I almost forgot the plate came with "yellow seasoned rice" which is under the fish on the Mac side. Honestly it's a free inclusion so not super fair to judge it. Everything in the picture was about $47 bucks. In my opinion that's a bit high and I'm guessing that's because it's in Waikīkī. I definitely plan to go back especially to try the Happy Hour, and I'd like to dine in to see how that goes.

Takeout dinner from Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Heaven's Soul Food Cuisine (food truck) was two trucks away from Chicano's taco truck, across from the Convention Center. We were right there, so I ordered a Smoked BBQ Rib plate. It came with 2 sides. We chose Baked beans and Green beans with smoked turkey. Service was very friendly and efficient! I believe that they worker said, "I appreciate you!" Wow! That's very nice of him! We took the plate home (it was too windy to sit alongside the busy sidewalk) and discussed the tasty ribs, sweet (molasses?) Baked beans and yummy green beans with smoked turkey. Mmm! I would return and get the catfish plate, Po Boy sandwich, and walking tacos!

I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day…read morelunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie

Stopped by Scratch Kitchen in Honolulu for brunch, and honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't packed. We…read morewent mid-morning on a weekday and the place was nearly empty--not sure if it was just good timing or an underrated gem. Either way, it made for a super relaxed experience with no wait and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the food. Loved: The street tacos with the tempura shrimp were easily the star of the meal. 100% worth it. Light, crispy shrimp with a flavorful slaw and just the right amount of heat--basically a flavor party in every bite. The burger was another quiet star. Juicy patties, nicely seasoned, and stacked just right. Nothing super flashy, but really satisfying. Definitely a good pick if you're not in the mood for brunchy stuff. The Miss: Tried the French toast and... meh. It looked great on the plate but tasted dry and definitely didn't live up to the level of the other dishes. Might've just been an off day or a matter of personal taste, but I'd skip it next time.

Today for lunch my sister and brother in law decided to treat my lunch at Tex 808 BBQ & Brews…read more This place is located in the Moanalua shopping center next to Koa pancake house . Service was very friendly and accommodating. The counter person explain how to order also asked if we needed more bbq sauce. I ordered their single order BBQ ribs plate . Their plates normally come with coleslaw and 1 side. Since I normally don't eat coleslaw I asked the counter person if I can substitute. She replied no problem so I got baked beans and corn. Their baked beans was on the spicy side and their bbq ribs was ok good taste but not really fall of the bone type . Overall I would say a solid 4 stars Support local

Banana Pudding: 0/5…read more I was grabbing breakfast nearby at the Koa Pancake House but I've seen that this place had banana pudding on their menu. So I swung by on my way out to the parking lot for a sweet treat for later. I have to say this is probably one of the worst banana puddings I've ever had. It's one of my favorite desserts so I've had plenty from all over the country. If it's on the menu, there's a 90% chance I'm going to buy it. Their's tastes artificial. The pudding was reminiscent of a snack pack, but something about it made it taste worse. I don't know if it was additional sugar or how long I had been sitting in their fridge, but the pudding was pretty bad. There's maybe three or four nilla wafers on the bottom and one on the top for presentation. For the few wafers on the bottom, there was a slice of banana on top. Potentially totaling maybe three slices. For those slices, though, the banana was not ripe. You could tell the banana slices needed a few more days before use. Overall, I was wildly disappointed. I would highly not recommend their banana pudding, which is such a shame. I wished I loved it but sadly 0/5. The best part of the whole pudding was the 4 soft wafers. If that's the case, that should tell you something.

Can't believe we waited so long to dine here and now we come here frequently. Can't get enough of…read moretheir delicious food! Tried almost everything and all so good! Portions are generous, I been telling my friends and family about this place. Try the sweet tea!!! So good!!! Lots of TV to watch the game. Plenty of parking.

I'm extremely disappointed because this was supposed to be a special dinner for my birthday…read morecelebration with five of my friends. We chose this restaurant specifically because I called 2-3 weeks ahead of time to ask about the fryers. I have a food allergy and was assured that seafood was cooked in a separate fryer, so I would be able to safely enjoy the fried items. One of my friends even called separately and was given the same information. When we arrived, I reminded our server about my allergy and told him what I had been told. He reassured me that they would take care of me. I ordered onion rings and was SO excited. Unfortunately, he later came back and told me the kitchen said there was actually no way to safely prepare fried food because everything was fried together. I was devastated. We had planned dinner here specifically so I could enjoy things like onion rings and fries. Thankfully, my friends spoke with the manager, who offered to have my chicken fried steak pan-fried using fresh oil. I shared it with a friend along with mashed potatoes and green beans, and the food itself was delicious. Unfortunately, later that evening I began showing signs of an allergic reaction and ultimately had to leave the dancing portion of my birthday celebration early. By the time I got home, I was in significant pain and seriously considered going to the hospital. I have no way of knowing exactly where the cross-contamination occurred, but the bottom line is that my allergy was communicated to the restaurant repeatedly -- by me when I arrived, by our server, by the kitchen, and by the manager -- and I still had a reaction. Our server was kind and attentive, although understandably a little flustered at times since we learned it was his first night. This is not a criticism of him personally. He actually was great. I had previously left this location a 4-star review after another visit and included several photos from that experience. I have removed that review and replaced it with this one because when it comes to food allergy safety, I don't think there is room for flexibility or uncertainty. I don't want my previous review giving anyone with food allergies the wrong impression. If you have a food allergy, I would not recommend eating here.