By far my favorite Taiwanese go to restaurant! I highly recommend their popcorn chicken, so crispy, so juicy and the leaves not sure if they were basil or sobering else but the way they fry them and get them to also be super crispy is amazing. It's also seasoned perfectly, not too salty and you can add a level of spicy to your liking. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Popcorn chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The death knell is ringing for the Chinese (Taiwanese-Chinese, apparently) Cultural Plaza with the June 2026 announcement of plans to can the place, so Seasons and all Plaza cohorts will meet their maker in a year! IRREGARDLESS I'd go back for the popcorn chicken (crispy, light fry, bite sized) and air conditioning. Sometimes Chinese food can get super saucy so the small plates - cucumbers, rolls, baos, and veg - work for me. It's serious 家常菜 or home-style cooking or quick food you'd find on the street: ong-choy, tomato-braised scrambled egg, garlic cabbage, essentially all the greats, shareable. Seasons also offers the beef soupy noodle sets, but when it's 85+ degrees out and sunny and 80% humidity, I do question ppl's judgement. I've always loved the Plaza, empty and partly abandoned, bec/ the design is conducive to good airflow and cooling, a much underappreciated architectural element in modern downtowns. But the bums and indigent love it more and sadly always leave some je ne sais quoi. Seasons finds itself across from the dim sum behemoth in Chinatown, Legends, but that's a different flavor profile. Still, quite nice to have variety. read more

Located on the canal side of the Chinese Cultural Plaza right across from Legend Seafood, this Taiwanese family eatery is clean and brightly lit. Brian, the friendly second generation owner , takes the time to check on all the customers, which is the exception,not the rule these days. He will explain in detail about the menu if you have questions . You get to choose the spicy level 0-5 on the noodles . I chose level 1 which had a nice little kick; level 2 is "regular" spice, and 5 is for those who breathe fire. Apparently there is a contest for these freaks . I decided on #2 beef noodle dish (beef and tendon combo) which is their most popular noodle dish. The noodles had a nice texture and bite and the beef and tendon were soft. Our friend got the Taiwanese cold noodles which were refreshing with a sesame cream sauce that muted the spice level. Since we noticed everyone around us with the popcorn chicken we had to try it for ourselves. We got the regular half pound size instead of the one pound large. The thinly battered chicken served with fried basil was crispy and delicious. I can see why it's so popular. We also got the salt and pepper fried egg fish served with a white pepper mixture that was tasty. When it arrived we discovered it was Shishamo, a family favorite. This was a nice alternative to the usual Cantonese restaurants our family frequents. There is private room that looks like it seats 9 which is always good for a large group. I would definitely go back! read more

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I ate here for the first time and how did I not know this place existed? It is located on the ground floor of the Chinese Cultural Plaza so parking is easy. This place is great if you need a small private meeting room off to the side. The food here was all so amazing! The owner Brian was such a delight! He came to talk story with us, he's so funny and friendly! and such a talented chef! We ordered - signature popcorn chicken w crisp fried basil this is a must order, so tasty! This is amazing. - Ong Choy and green beans. Must i say the best green beans i have ever tasted? -Black Bean Ox Tail Very good ox tail, nice and tender and the flavor is so good. - Pineapple Shrimp Tastes like honey walnut shrimp using pineapple. This was great! - Dragon Dumplings and Fried Pan Dumplings, we all loved the dumplings -Beef Noodle Soup So good, we got a couple of bowls to share. This place is a must try. BYOB, They have a website to do takeout orders as well. I can't wait to go back to try more dishes, we already planned our next visit here! read more

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Spacious restaurant but the food used to taste better. Portions are small now and not as good as before. Service is still good though.

Great homey spot with Taiwanese food that invites deep love and appreciation for the motherland. Popcorn chicken and pineapple shrimp were standouts for me. The chicken was crispy, well seasoned, and plentiful. Pineapple shrimp had me joining the cream team and still had a great crunch even though it was in the sauce. The beef noodle soup was alright, the spicier one was better. Also had to catch a flick with mister boss man, he was funny, entertaining, and kept the good vibes coming. read more

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ATTENTION SPICY NOODLE SOUP LOVERS -- This place is a MUST for you! I've visited many many Asian restaurants that have spicy noodle soups (ramen, mala tang, whatever it may be), but this place by far as the BEST and the SPICIEST noodle soups I've ever had. I personally love mala, so I ordered level 3 mala beef noodle soup and holy crap, it was SPICY. I was originally going to order level 5 but the owner warned me... which I'm so thankful for because level 5 would have killed me. I think level 2 would have been more of a comfortable spicy, but level 3 was doable. The popcorn chicken was also out of this world. I didn't understand why a popcorn chicken would be so popular at a Taiwanese restaurant, but it's definitely different than a regular American popcorn chicken. So happy we ordered it! The owner and server were also so friendly and kind. Happy to support their local business! Chinatown definitely has some of the most delicious restaurants on the island but this place is in my top 5. read more

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Seasons is the best place to BYOB & unwind! Chef Brian is the ultimate BEST, he is so considerate to every guest's needs & knows exactly how to run his business! The food is top notch perfection! The popcorn chicken with the fried basil leaves is a must & to die for! The Beef Noodle Soup is on par! And I just love the Pork Sauce Noodle! Hotness ranges from 0 - 5, with 5 being the hottest! #2 is just right! & don't forget the Dragon Dumplings, the fried green beans &. Spicy Cucumber & Eggplant! Yum read more

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This place is like our go to for Taiwanese Popcorn chicken spicy, The staff always gives us great Customer Service The food is always awesome and the owner always jokes around with us. We were most definitely keep coming back and I got the following items Popcorn chicken level 3 Side rice read more

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Finding this spot based on the address is a bit of a challenge. Ultimately, we parked in the ramp and walked through the mall. Unfortunately, the mall appeared to be mostly deserted. We opted for the popcorn chicken (med spice) with pork covered rice and an order of pan fried dumplings. The chicken was crispy, crunchy, and flavorful. I loved the flavor of the pork with the rice - it was a welcome addition! As expected, the dumplings were very green onion/chive forward. I recommend requesting the rice vinegar, garlic sauce, and chili oil. Be warned, you will have the taste of garlic in your mouth for the rest of the day but I think it's worth it. The food was piping hot and came out quickly. Definitely recommend! read more

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I was craving Taiwanese food while in Oahu for the week and came a ross Seasons on Yelp! I wish I had more appetite and time to try more things, but we stopped by for a quick lunch while in the area. Let me tell you, it did not disappoint! The popcorn chicken is unique to Taiwan, vastly different from other versions around the world, and the rice with pork sauce goes very well with it. Beware of the spice, we were going between 2/5 and 3/5 and were glad we decided for 2/5 -- we like spicy food and that was plenty. The pork dumplings were so good!! Simple yet delicious filling, thin wrapper to make them less chewy, and nice and crispy on the bottom. Make sure you ask for rice vinegar, chili oil, and garlic sauce to make yourself the perfect dipping sauce for them. It will be on my rotation to visit again when I'm back in Oahu and I will make sure to bring my best appetite to try more things. It is a locally owned restaurant with reduced staff and limited seating, so be patient and enjoy the food! With that said, at 2pm on a weekday, we found seating right away and service was lightning fast! Food was freshly made to order and came out really fast as well. read more

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What a awesome surprise to come and have a variety of Taiwaneses food. Highlight: popcorn chicken - beef & tendon noodle soup. Everything we had was fantastic but both these items are outstanding. Popcorn chicken served w/ fried basil was so good - lots of flavor and crunchy perfectly fried and not greasy. Loved the spices they use. The beef & tendon noodle soup was flavorful and well balanced good noodles too. Restaurant is located at the Chinese cultural center in Honolulu - there is parking ( no validation) - on the ground floor. Restaurant is clean and updated and staff helpful and friendly. Food comes out quickly and at perfect serving temperature. We hope to return soon as they have a variety of dishes we want to try. A perfect opportunity to try Taiwanese food and shouldn't be missed! read more

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Went here for dinner with the girls and we enjoyed everything we ordered and can't wait to return and try more things. The popcorn chicken can be made spicy or mild. We ordered a level 3 out of 5 and it was definitely on the spicier side! I can handle spice and noticed instead of a heat in my mouth it was more like a numbing spice if that makes sense?! This dish is so tasty and we loved the fried basil. The spicy eggplant dish is served cold and has a spicy sauce. It was tasty and different but I'd skip it next time since I'm not a fan of cold eggplant. Their pan fried dumplings were tasty. We loved the garlic sauce it's served with. It's packed with fresh pungent garlic! Next time I want to try a noodle dish instead of this. The sleeper hit was the egg crepe which had a crispy flakey crust and green onions inside. I'd order this again! Unfortunately I didn't get a picture. The service was excellent, the staff were very friendly and we were the last people in there and they didn't rush us out (we rushed ourselves out!). Restaurant is very clean. Look for it on the river side of the Chinese cultural plaza across from the OG Legends. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Small Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, level 3 spice - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I so wanted to like this place the decor was nice service was nice got some take out beef soup noodles were good dumplings ok but the sweet n sour fish was a disappointment in taste and portion take a look at my pics - wow I have never been served that portion before .....but at least the noodles were decent. read more

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My previous 2-star experience was right before the ownership change. The new owners even reached out for me to try them again. It just took 7 years but I made it! Since that time, Seasons Taiwanese Eatery has moved to a new location within the Chinatown Cultural Plaza, taking over the previous location of Legend Vegetarian Restaurant and Pho 88, right across from Legend Seafood Restaurant, near River St. The inside is bright, clean, and spacious. More comfortable than the previous location. I've heard friends talk about how they had a hard time handling the mid to low spice level of the noodle soup at Seasons, which was odd to me as I never associate Taiwanese food with being spicy. But I'm always up to challenge my spice tolerance! The menu is pretty similar to the previous location. There's a decent variety of appetizers, noodle soups, and rice dishes. I like they offer a two choice combo on certain appetizers, so you can try more. I had the Braised Pork Intestines and Beef Tendon. Seemed like both were put on the plate and reheated cause it came out hot, and it had a type of minced pork sauce topping that had a slight sour taste. The intestines were okay. Tender and bland, but a little bit too much fat still attached inside. The tendons were slightly better. A bit more flavor, but not as tender. Not sure, but reheating them together and adding the same sauce on top kind of just melded the dish together and everything just tasted the same and less appetizing. Next was the Chef's Spicy Ma-La Beef Noodle Soup - Level 3 Spice. I was warned by the server that level 3 is "quite" spicy. I'm good. Thanks! Level 3 spice was exactly how a level 3 spice level should be--mid. It does hit you, but not too much where your nose is running, eyes watering, and dying for water. Unfortunately, that was it. Just spice. The broth had no depth of flavor, no richness, no beefiness, no aromatics. Just the chili pepper/chili oil spice. The beef shank was thick cut and tender, but it didn't get any flavor or taste in the meat. And the "Ma"/numbing part was minimal. The sour cabbage nicely balanced out the spice. Overall, I love their spice levels. This is how it should be! I wish all other restaurants would follow it. The Level 3 was perfect mid-level spiciness. I'm a bit curious on the Level 5, but we'll see. The food could have been better. The noodle soup didn't get hit the mark for me. It didn't have the depth of flavors and aromatics. Spicy is just spicy taste. The service was good. Food came out quick. Comfortable place to eat. read more

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My two friends and I visited Seasons Taiwanese Eatery on Thursday for a late lunch on 9/4/25. Seasons is a bright and cool restaurant. One of my friends always frequents this restaurant and invited my other friend and I to have lunch here. We were greeted warmly by Brian, the owner, who was very hospitable. We were seated and met four other companions who enjoy Taiwanese fare, as well. We ordered our soft drink, and teas and had water brought to us as well. We were excited to eat the assortment of dishes that were prepared for us. Our table had an abundance of delicacies that we shared with one another. Here is a list of what we had: Popcorn Chicken, Fried Chicken Wings, Braised Pork Belly, Fried Green Beans, Eggplant with Chili Sauce, Dragon Dumplings, Boiled Dumplings, Spicy Cucumbers, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Braised Tofu, Black Pepper Oxtail, Spicy Beef Noodle Soup and Beef Noodle Soup, and Egg fish. We also had extra spices and a special garlic sauce as our condiments. Everything was so flavorful. I enjoyed everything. There were various textures, spiciness, coolness, crunchiness, and smoothness that enhanced the different meats, seafood, and vegetables. The noodles were nice and chewy and the broth for the soups were delicately balanced. After finishing our meal, everyone at our table felt completely satisfied. Some of us even packed up leftovers to enjoy later. It was truly a meal to remember! The service was outstanding, and Brian was not only an excellent host but also kept our group entertained throughout. We'll definitely be returning to Seasons Taiwanese Eatery soon, and I highly recommend trying their delicious Taiwanese dishes. read more

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I was invited by my dear friend to check this place out and I'm SO glad she did! We got to try so many amazing dishes I'm still thinking about it... You'd think fried green beans would be "meh" but that was so good! Light and not greasy. Found out they use sweet potato flour instead and that's what true Taiwanese style is. Popcorn chicken comes Mrs with crispy basil! Never had fried basil and oh boy I'm a fan!! Duck blood tofu is yummm. Don't be weird about it and just try it! This chef is a legit Taiwan trained chef who didn't just inherit a business and do what he thinks is right. He made sure to go there and apprentice to bring home the authentic art of Taiwanese cuisine and it shows. I'm so glad I got to experience this I'll be back for sure!! read more

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Located in the Chinatown Cultural Plaza on the bottom floor across from Legend Seafood is Seasons Taiwanese Eatery. Seasons looks nice from the outside with glass at the sides of the entrance. Inside is nice as well with a bright green interior, chairs with high backs, and clean wooden tables. The space feels inviting but not overwhelming. We were seated pretty quickly and after we arrived, the restaurant started to fill up. There is a fan and AC inside so it was a cool contrast to the hot day outside. We decided to order the popcorn chicken, stir fried ong choi, and the beef egg crepe roll. We waited a bit for the order to be taken and to get water. The popcorn chicken tasted lighter than expected. The flavor was also a bit light for me. The ong choi was tasty with the pork sauce. The beef egg crepe roll was pretty good and crunchy on the outside. All of the food was pretty good but I would have liked a bit more sauce/salt for the dishes. Next time, we will go for the noodles, which we have heard good things about. read more

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After a long hot morning workout in the sun. After braving the lines and parking hassle at the warehouse store. After completing your errands, your banking. Sit down for lunch at the Seasons Taiwanese Eatery. While you are tested for your spicy food stamina, all your worldly worries are gone. Nothing like just getting through the heat of a bowl of Spicy Beef Noodles (Just Level 2) to take your mind off of the daily grind. The dark salty, spicy soup with the added cilantro herbs will level up your senses and restart your day. Seasons stands out with its very clean, brightly lit dining room. (An oasis from the Chinatown) The servers were very attentive, even with a full dining area. There was a little bit of wait for my order, which meant, to me, everything was cooked to order. My fried dumplings were HOT! I highly suggest you give it a try. read more

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We have been to Oahu multiple times but have never had Taiwanese there, what's up with that? My husband got the 411 on some legit Taiwanese food in Chinatown so we ventured on the bus to Chinatown. Chinatown during the day, cool. Chinatown at night? Gary Indiana vibes, I did not want to be walking around, Anyways back to Seasons! Nice little spot and great service. I wasn't feeling the traditional dish of beef noodle soup so went with some smaller items to share instead. -Popcorn chicken was fire, small was enough for two people. -Scallion Pancake with egg was delicious as well. -eggplant was the only disappointment. I was expecting something warm or hot but it was cold and off putting. I had a few bites then called it a day. Worth a stop when in Honolulu! Flavors were spot on for traditional Taiwanese food! read more

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Dragged three of my friends out to have a special meal at seasons on 9/4/2025. Diana, Renette, Jasmin and I had a great time and really enjoyed the food. Chef and owner Brian is super funny and tells the best stories, so hopefully when you eat there you get to see and meet him in person. Great guy! Of of course, we tried a whole bunch of dishes, but the main standouts for me were the popcorn chicken with fried basil (super crunchy) the spicy beef noodle soup level two if you want level 3-5 it's not for the faint of heart the Sichuan peppers is super spicy so do yourself a favor and start at level two and work yourself up to the higher numbers eventually.(unless your Mark Wiens) Definitely get the braised soft bean curd with the meat it's my favorite! and don't forget to order at least two orders of the dumplings because those are the bomb. I like to get one plain and one spicy. The special order of the oxtail was super delicious, super tender and the flavor was chefs kiss. They do have a private room seats party of 8-12 if you want privacy (they also have a karaoke system in there). Seats about 50 in total comfortably so keep that in mind if you want to book a private party. Brian do you guys to that? Probably should have asked first! I need to return ASAP read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Family style - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I always get the popcorn chicken when I come here. I love how they cook the fried basil, super crispy and lightly salted. Feels like I'm eating chips. The chicken didn't taste heavy and taste very well with rice. The Black Pepper Beef Rice Combo was also very well flavored. The pepper was strong and to me it was spicy since I can't handle spice well. Carrots gives it texture and the beef was not chewy. Sauce was also good. Restaurant is newly renovated so everything looks clean. The services are friendly. You'll need to go to the counter to pay. Prices are affordable! I always come back here and will come back again! read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Black Pepper Beef Rice Combo - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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While the immediate surroundings may not be appealing, don't let it stop you from visiting Seasons Taiwanese Eatery. They are tucked away in the Chinatown Cultural Plaza. When coming out of the parking garage from the Maunakea Street entrance, walk straight in, turn left and then a right (towards the canal) to find Seasons Taiwanese Eatery. This place has been on my radar for some time. I had already done some searching on social media and Yelp to decide what I wanted before going in. I knew the popcorn chicken and Dragon dumplings were a must for me. This place was also on my bestie's radar, so she came along with me for lunch. She had made a reservation for the two of us on Yelp, but it wasn't really necessary, as it wasn't busy at all. We also decided to try the egg pancake roll and she wanted the Classic Beef Broth noodles, which I believe she chose the tendon as her choice of meat. Popcorn chicken: You can choose your spiciness level for this dish. While the menu says to choose from a spicy level of 0-5, the server just asked if we wanted spicy or not. My friend didn't want spicy. It doesn't need heat to be enjoyable, as this dish has spices encompassed in it to make it so tasty. I enjoyed this the most out of all the items we chose. The basil leaves that came with it were super crispy! We related it to like eating nori. They didn't have flavor, but were a nice touch to the dish. The popcorn chicken itself is very crispy on the outside and tender meat on the inside. Great balance! Dragon dumplings: Their dumplings menu consist of boiled chive dumplings, dragon dumplings and pan fried dumplings. The base of them all are the chive dumplings, but whether you want it boiled, fried or spicy. The dragon dumplings contain Sichuan pepper oil. We asked the server how spicy it was because you can't choose your spicy level for this one. She explained that she isn't a fan of spicy foods, this sauce does leave a numbing feeling. She said we could leave the sauce on the side and decide how much sauce to use for each dumpling. We decided to go with that idea because her description of it as numbing made us a little nervous. This was a good idea because while at first it wasn't too bad, eating more of it does eventually give your tongue a numbing feeling. It's good to be able to decide how much of the sauce you want. Beef broth noodles: I think my friend chose the tendon as the meat for this dish. I'm not normally a fan of noodle/soupy dishes, but I did try the meat. So soft! The meat was breaking apart as I was trying to grab some from her bowl. While the dish as a whole wasn't super satisfying, the meat in it was the MVP and worth getting for that. Egg pancake roll: This dish came with a bottle of some kind of garlic sauce that complimented the roll. Very light and not super flavorful without the sauce. It looked enticing in the photos, but I don't think I'd get it again. The service here was excellent. The servers were very attentive and friendly throughout our entire visit. We also got to meet the owner (Brian) who was doing some work at the counter, but available to chat throughout our entire visit. He also looked over us throughout our time there and checked on us to make sure we were enjoying everything. Super nice guy! Parking: As of this review (5/18/25), Chinatown Cultural Plaza has not updated their website regarding parking, but 'New Rate' paper signs are posted on site saying that the new rate started as of May 1, 2025. Be sure to enter from the Maunakea Street entrance, as the Kukui Street entrance will cost more per every hour after the first hour. There is a 30 minute grace period, so that's good if you're getting take out. read more

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It was my first visit to this place. The area surrounding it has gone down quite a bit but the restaurant itself is clean and tidy inside. We ordered a few things to try... and we thought the food was about alright. I enjoyed the popcorn chicken. The handgun chicken is a bit too try. The braised beef noodle soup didn't have any taste to it. And the pork belly with garlic sauce was most disappointing. I thought the pork was way too thick. Sorry it was not for me. read more

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Just came to visit Seasons Taiwanese eatery. They're located in the chinese cultural plaza across from legends seafood. We tried pretty much their entire menu. I got their braised tofu, taiwanese popcorn chicken, two choice appetizer (boiled pork, and braised beef shank), Chef Special Ma La noodle, and their dragon dumplings. Braised tofu: 4/5 Flashed fried tofu with a ginger sauce that was tangy and refreshing. Tofu was crispy and well fried on the outside and soft and silky on the inside. This was served with a side of pickled cabbage. Taiwanese popcorn chicken: 3/5 Honestly had very high hopes for this one. I grew up eating this at my favorite bubble tea shops as a kid. Maybe it was my mistake for ordering this at a level 5 spicy because it was very salty. The chicken itself was fried well and was very tasty, but the seasonings on the outside were so salty that it didn't even really taste spicy. 2 choice appetizer: 5/5 Boiled pork was similar to korean bossam with that same ginger sauce that was on the braised tofu, very tasty and meat was nice and tender. Braised beef shank was probably my most favorite thing on the menu here. The beef was so tender and flavorful and had some type of ground meat on top. If I could've just got a plate of this I would have. Chef Special Ma-La Noodle: 5/5 Noodles are bought from Sun Noodle company, so you know the dish was going to be delicious. The broth was warm and spicy with those great sichuan tingling spices. TONS of meat very tender and great flavor. Lots of basil and vegetables. Dragons Dumplings: 5/5 Similar to a chili oil dumpling. Very tender wrapper, and well seasoned meat filling. Can't go wrong here. Overall, the restaurant is clean, the staff are very attentive and food came out very quickly. I think the concept is unique and different to the other foods that we have in Hawaii. Pro tip: if you like that burn your booty hole spicy level of food, they got that here at their level 5 spicy, but if black pepper is too spicy for you, stick to level 0 or 1. read more

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Seasons Taiwanese Eatery has a dish for everyone whether you like American, Taiwanese, Chinese and beyond. We ordered a number of dishes to share: Beef noodle soup, spicy eggplant, scallion pancake w/ egg and popcorn chicken. Everything came out hot and fresh! The flavor is certainly something you need to experience in person! Service was top notch and the restaurant felt like a page out of Taiwan with no exceptions. Took me back to my childhood and brought back so many memories. If you want a taste of Taiwan along with everything else this is the place to go! read more

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Located on the ground floor of the Chinese Cultural Plaza -- this hole-in-the-wall took us a minute to located but when you peak in and see the bright green walls you know you're in the right spot. It's Chinatown so parking is either street metered or I recommend finding a municipal lot -- that's probably the cheapest option. If you're in the mood for some spice in your life- you've come to the right place. For noodles we ordered the chef's special spicy combo. On the scale of 1-5 we got a 2 and even that was a lot of spice. We also got the pork sauce noodle with a level 2 (but this dish you could get a 0 spicy). The spice here is one of those addicting spices that you just can't stop eating, especially since the noodles and meat are so good. For fried foods we got the Taiwanese fried chicken and salt and pepper fried fish. Both had an amazing crunch with a savory and salty yum to it. We also got an order of their dragon dumplings in the spicy chili oil -- dumplings are the perfect vehicle for their chili oil. The service was good, it's not fast food so there's a bit of a wait but nothing crazy. Next time I come in-- I might have to stick to a level 1 spice level but overall the food is amazing. read more

I've been here several times, my department at work really enjoys this spot so we often come to dine here during lunch as a group. The service is very friendly whenever the owner, Brian, assists us. He is a very intelligent man and loves to chat and jokes with us. Their Taiwanese fried is very good, flavorful and crispyyy, 9/10, addictingly "pop-able". I would recommend level 2 spicy if you enjoy spicy foods. I feel like it's a comfortable amount of spicy, level 3 would be good too but I like to take it easy at work. Their beef crepe is very good, I heavily recommend 10/10. I almost wish I could get this spicy because I feel like it would be perfect. I also tried their meat lover noodle in level 2 spice 8.5/10/ It was good and the perfect amount of spicy, very flavorful and has various cuts of beef (with pork intestines) on top. I also tried their classic beef noodle soup, also level 2 spice. I actually didn't like this as much. I don't think I liked the Chinese sauerkraut on top. It throw off the overall flavor profile for me personally. 7.8/10 My most recent visit I tried their black pepper style beef noodle soup, combo protein, level 2 spice again. It was good. I really do like the noodles they use in all of their noodle soups, it is bouncy and has a nice bite to it. The egg in this dish was also a nice touch and combo with the dish. I think I might try this but dry in the future. 8.6/10 Overall, I would definitely recommend visiting this spot and enjoying their Taiwanese popcorn chicken and beef crepe. read more

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The popcorn chicken is easily the standout here, perfectly crispy and packed with flavor. The spicy beef noodle was decent but felt a little one dimensional for me. Overall, still a solid spot for satisfying Taiwanese comfort food. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - 34. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 12. Retro Spicy Beef Noodlenoodle - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This is on of my favorite places to eat. My husband introduced me to Seasons, and now every chance I get, my coworkers and I will stop in for lunch when in the area. My opinion, better than Pho or Ramen. Not to mention his popcorn chicken on a bed of basil is absolutely incredible. Right now, my coworker and I are sitting at our desk first thing in the morning in Waianae planning our next visit to Seasons. This place gets 5 Shakas \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ \m/ read more

The boss man is hilarious and is very honest. The servers are quick and they will take your order and double check which spice level you want. Classic beef noodle soup with tendon and beef is my go to. I can't handle level 2+ spices at this restaurant. Be smart friends. Keep your eyes peeled and your tongue in tact. Retro noodle - Can get it with beef only/tendon only or with the beef and tendon combo. It has bean sprouts which help with the spice level. Chili dragon dumplings - yesssssssssss. Love a good pork and chive dumpling with the heat turned up. Taiwanese popcorn chicken - It is on the oily side but who doesn't love fried chicken? I am obsessed with the fried basil. You can also adjust the spice level. Fried fish appetizer - classic Taiwanese street dish. This hits the spot. It's small and filled with eggs. Perfect for snacking before your meal. Happy dining! (: read more

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It's been a long while since we've ate here. Since then, it's moved from the interior of Cultural Plaza to outside, along the canal (closer to Beretania st). It's a nice bright place with tables and even a private room with 1 large table. When we came for lunch, the place had a healthy number of diners and I saw they had a steady steam of take out orders. Restroom is outside the restaurant around the corner accessible by a key. The menu had lots of noodle dishes to choose from as well as fried items, appetizers, dumplings, rice bowls and combos. I saw they have happy hour Monday to Saturday 4:30-6pm with $2 off appetizers. The appetizers were pretty hefty and could stand in for an entree. We ordered the beef egg crepe roll, pork sauce rice with egg and the original chicken wings. *Beef Egg crepe roll $15.95: Pan fried flour wrap stuffed with cubes of beef, onions, cucumber slivers and egg. The outside wrap was nice and crispy and not oily. Inside stuffing was nicely seasoned and the beef cubes were tender albeit small. It was accompanied by a bottle of garlic sauce. Our server told it was super good with everything. She wasn't kidding! It was addicting and garlicky - we used it on all of our dishes. *Original chicken wings $12.95: The medium came with 4 wings, the larger size is 8. The wings were nice, light and crispy- had a definite Chinese flavor with five-spice coming thru. If you don't care for 5- spice, maybe skip. We really liked the flavor though. The only thing was the wings were a bit skinny. *Pork sauce Rice with egg $8.95: A big hit with hubby! It was a bowl with stir fried seasoned ground pork on top, some pickled vegetables, whole egg and a clove of garlic. There was a good pork to rice ratio and it was very tasty with the seasoned pork and the pickled vegetable. Added that garlic sauce and hubby was pretty happy. Simple but filling and delicious! There's a sign that said the dishes are made to order so be patient but our food came out in good time. The staff was super nice and if you use an American Savings bank debit/Visa card, you get $5 off $25 ( goes up if you spend more). Def will be back to try more- support local ! read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Beef egg crepe - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Beef Noodle Soup with combo meat - amazing broth flavor. The noodles soak up the broth really well. They give a generous amount of meat. Popcorn chicken - super crispy and well fried popcorn chicken. The portions are huge. It came with a large amount of crispy and well seasoned basil. Pork flavor rice - Really yummy and oily pork flavor rice with an appetizing sweetness.  Service was friendly and helpful throughout our meal. Highly recommend for your Taiwanese food fix! read more

First time trying this restaurant with our Yelp friends Lyla & Ed. They've been here before & gave us the run down of the menu. We ordered Boiled dumplings, Taiwanese Popcorn chicken with Fried Basil, Taiwanese Meatball noodle, & House special Oxtail with black pepper sauce. WOW! Everything was so unique and full of flavor! Definitely a must-try! Service was nice. Thank you for this great experience. read more

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a Chinatown staple! We came close to closing, and the restaurant was quiet & empty, but the food did not disappoint. The workers were very kind & attentive. I got the beef noodles-- the noodle itself is a must try, the perfect chewy texture! Their beef broth was also amazing, I think I'd like to try their spicy one next time. The beef itself was tender & easy to chew. My favorite was the Taiwanese popcorn chicken. The fried basil was so good, I would come back just for the basil LOL. Their scallion pancake with egg was also very flavorful and cut so nicely! read more

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Spicy beef noodle soup heaven! Spicy lovers, bookmark this place immediately This place came highly recommended by my coworker. One fine afternoon, we decided to stop by. Upon walking through the doors, we knew this was either going to be another casual lunch or the best meal we've had in a very long time. We were seated, offered menus and water. We asked for a few minutes to deliberate the menu. The owner and chef, Brian, came out to introduce himself and took our order. My coworker took the lead and ordered us cold tofu with century eggs, the chef recommended spicy noodle soup combo aka mala tang (spicy soup), and dragon dumplings. The cold tofu is topped with loads of green onions, fried garlic (or perhaps onion) and some kind of umami sauce that keeps us wanting more. It was the perfect way to cool off from the fiery meal ahead. The spicy noodle soup was a level 3, which was a bit spicier than I like my meal. The chef kindly sent over a bowl of broth, so I can mellow out my noodles. The broth was sweet, sour, spicy, numbing, beefy, and flavor packed with love and aromatic spices. The beef was fork tender! My coworker said it tastes exactly like his time in China. The juicy pork and chive dumplings were covered in cilantro and came with the best slightly sweet, spicy and numbing chili oil sauce. Everything was a perfect 10/10! We left here full and on a spice high. Thanks for reading my review! Let me know what I should try next! read more

Hit or Miss, but the Popcorn Chicken is a Winner Came here with my husband because I was craving noodles. We ordered the popcorn chicken, black pepper dry-style beef noodles, beef & tendon chef's special ma-la broth, and a wintermelon iced tea. Food: * Black Pepper Dry-Style Beef Noodles: My husband enjoyed the flavor, but the noodles were overcooked and mushy. He admitted he only finished them because he was hungry. * Chef's Special Ma-La Broth (Spice Level 3): The spice level was perfect for me (and I'm someone who likes it so spicy it could bring tears to my eyes), but the amount of oil made it almost inedible--there was about half an inch floating on top. * Popcorn Chicken: The star of the meal! Perfectly crispy, well-seasoned, and generously topped with fried Thai basil. I'd come back just for this dish. * Wintermelon Iced Tea: Lightly sweet, refreshing, and just right for balancing the heat from the food. Final Thoughts: While the noodles missed the mark in texture and the oiliness of my broth was a turn-off, the popcorn chicken alone makes this place worth a return visit. Hoping they can fine-tune their noodle prep and soup balance in the future. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - 34. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken 18. Chef's Special Spicy Beef Noodle 13. Beef and Tendon Combo Noodle Lunch - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came in during their happy hour time and it was a great deal! We were seated immediately as there was no wait and parking is easy in the connected structure. We got 2 bowls of beef noodle soup (one spicy, one mild), popcorn chicken, fried squid, spicy cucumbers, boiled dumplings, dragon dumplings, fried green beans and chicken wings. I'm glad the happy hour portions were easily shareable so we could try a variety of dishes. Everything was fresh and made to order and my favorite was the green beans! The chicken was good but it could have used more five spice as it didn't really taste like the popcorn chicken I've had in Taiwan and was much more bland. The beef noodle soup was also on the sweeter side and not as rich as other times I've been to Seasons. Overall it's a very nice and clean restaurant in Chinatown and would be a great place for lunch or dinner if you're in the area! read more

Finally have a chance to try Seasons Taiwanese Eatery after they moved to the new location in Chinese Cultural Plaza. The location is bigger, cleaner and brighter than the old location. Service was pretty good. I ordered the classic beef noodles (台式牛肉麵). Taste was fine but I would prefer they make the soup hotter as my soup was just warm. The beef was tender. I also ordered the pork dumpling which's always my favorite. However, I think they overcooked the dumpling and the skin was too soft and soggy. I tried their popcorn chicken at the previous location before and it tasted very good. It's a bit pricey on the food quantity. Honestly the taste has slightly changed compared with the old store and I prefer the taste at their old location. They open for dinner as well and they have special dinner menu. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Pork and Chive Dumpling - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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