I've been experiencing new cuisines and decided to try out Taiwanese food one day. I found out about Season's through the Yelp page and I think what gravitated me towards trying this specific Taiwanese location was their menu prices. I love me some cheap eats. On their menu I saw sides and dishes that were about $6-$8 and I thought wow! I should go here with a friend so we can get a bang for our buck. Located in the Chinese Cultural Plaza, season's is a bit more towards the center courtyard. I enjoy the unique atmosphere of being in downtown Chinatown--I just hate the parking. At the time my friend and I decided to try out season's, we only had about 30 mins left before they were closing (5p) so we had to make a phone order to pick up. Thus, I could just park quickly in front of Jolene's market and cut through to get to them. The man who took my order (who I believe was the owner considering there was a shirt with a cartoon drawing of him on it being sold at the establishment) was sweet, attentive, and accommodating to taking my close to closing order. Inside the establishment gave me very hole in the wall vibes, which meant if you knew about this spot then you knew. My order consisted of their crispy chicken wings (8 pcs Large) and an order of their Beef Noodle Soup (which I was told was one of their more popular noodles). I didn't have to wait too long. We took the food to Kakaako waterfront park and decided to have a picnic. First of all, presentation-gorgeous. Lots of green onions to garnish both chicken wings and the beef noodle soup. I went in for the wings first. Damn. Spicy. A type of spicy I've never experienced before. The chicken was delicious and crispy, and it seemed like it was tossed in various dry spices to give it that heat. I'm not really good with spicy, which I battled through because the chicken wings were pretty good regardless. As for the beef noodles, again I think I'm more of a soupy girl when the weather is cold and rainy. The beef was tender and came apart once it entered my mouth which was lovely, and the broth was also hearty and just right. However, the mood was not really suitable for soup so I wasn't quite able to finish it the way I would have wanted to. Overall, yay for Taiwanese food! Definitely plan on coming back again on a rainier note. read more

The Taiwanese popcorn chicken did not disappoint! I have been wanting to get the chicken ever since I saw someone on Instagram post about it. There aren't too many Taiwanese shops on the island so I was happy to see this one pop up. I ordered the medium popcorn chicken to go and it took 10 minutes to prepare (I ordered in store). Next time, I'll place an online order so it will be ready once I pick up. They also have so many other dishes but I figured I would try the chicken first. Parking is free for 30 minutes in the Chinatown cultural plaza lot without validation. I took mine to go and enjoyed it at home! You can choose your spice level on the chicken and it comes packed with a lot of fried Thai basil. My favorite part! I love the flavor of Taiwanese fried chicken so I will def be back to this joint. The chicken is nice and crispy and juicy. The seasonings are on point with other Taiwanese chicken I've had. It seems very authentic and I'm excited to try other dishes here in the future! read more

Staff was awesome, super kind and patient. Not from town, but wasn't too hard to find. Food was great, really enjoyed the dragon dumplings and the winter melon tea. Mahalo read more

Seasons is the only reason I come to Chinatown frequently! Their restaurant is located in Chinatown Cultural Plaza and it's the only reason I come here throughout the year. It feels like a mom and pop shop and the father & son duo who run it have always been super friendly. I crave their Baked Eggplant. Their Classic Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup is so comforting. Their Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken is a MUST! Their food is consistently delicious, always and I've been coming here for a couple years now. Online ordering (through Yelp) is super easy and ready in time. Phone orders are easy and the man that picks up is always friendly. Baked Eggplant comes with 2 Japanese eggplants cut into halves, topped with their tasty and well seasoned ground pork. I believe they use the same pork with their Ground Pork Sauce Noodles (which is also delicious). It's baked perfectly and also reheats well if you need to. Classic Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup is just absolutely perfect to me. The noodles have the perfect chew. The broth is a delicious beef based broth filled with spices. The beef is always so tender and I love the pickled mustard cabbage. Cilantro and green onions are also so good in this soup. Everything just works in it. It's perfect for days when you feel under the weather, rainy days or any time you need a warm hug. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken here is the best seasoned fried chicken I've ever had. It comes with seasoned fried chicken thighs and fried basil. It's dangerously addicting and you can easily go through a whole order by yourself if you're not paying attention. Since I live in central Oahu, I'm usually taking food home and it's delicious to snack on in traffic. So if you're like me and order to take home, make sure you order 2 (one for you and one for home). I love mom and pop shops. They always make the BEST food. read more

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We had a great meal at Seasons Ice! This has been a place that has been on the list for a while, and I am glad we were able to make it and meet the owner Brian. Brian customized our orders based on our eagerness for spice, and also chatted with us and recommended a number of other restaurants to check out on the island. If you are looking for a unique Taiwanese fusion, or just overall delicious and flavorful noodles, popcorn chicken.... definitely check out Seasons Ice! read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - 34. Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This place nails the Taiwanese beef noodle soup! Being from Taiwan I can tell you that is one of the things I have missed so much. The shop is small but everyone is always very friendly this is definitely a family-run business. So far we've ordered the popcorn chicken and it's the best I've had in Hawaii and maybe anywhere. It's crispy, and delightfully seasoned sooooo delicious. We've also ordered the spicy wonton and it was delicious as well. I'd recommend you to this place if you're in the mood for something authentic and out of the ordinary from the americanized Chinese food. This place is located in the Chinese cultural plaza and I wish I worked closer to where I can go their for lunch everyday. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Major Taiwan nostalgia - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My friend from Revive Cafe and I loved their Popcorn Chicken.. Once I get in to my friend shop at Revive Cafe and she sends me to pick up the orders from them read more

Delicious, spicy goodness! This dish was perfectly cooked. The tendon was soft and melt in your mouth. The noodles had the right amount of chew to them. The soup was umami and spicy. I loved every hot bite! read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Spice level 3 (of 5) was pretty spicy. Not as hot as I was told it would be but also, not for the feint of heart lol! - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located near the center of Chinese Cultural Plaza Portions are huge and noodles have good chew Meat was tender Lots of sides and entrees If you go spicy, start at level 2 first I recommend the popcorn chicken Small seating area, about 5 tables in total Parking in Chinese cultural plaza or street parking read more

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Seasons has fairly good Taiwanese beef noodles. I can't say the noodles are impressive like those at Fooki, but they are not a bad alternative option if you are looking for some affordable beef noodles. The food at Seasons are decently priced. They offer a wide variety of beef noodles with different spicy levels. In addition to their noodles, their appetizers are worth a try as well. I really liked the Taiwanese popcorn chicken that are flavored with five spice and paired with fried basil. I really want to try out all their braised appetizer dishes. The owner is very friendly and cares about his food. During my last visit, he come by and asked if the food were fit to taste and ask for any suggestions/opinions on the food we ordered. read more

Easy Peasy online ordering. Popcorn Chicken and ground pork noodles and green beans so delicious. Cheerful efficient pick up. Nicely packed into two orders as requested. read more

First time here as we're hardly ever in Chinatown during the week when it's usually closed. To be honest, we were attracted by the Wintermelon Tea offer at $1.75; it did not disappoint. Kid ordered Dumpling Noodle Soup, I got one order each of Braised Egg ($1) and Braised Tofu ($4) and a Crepe Omelet ($6.50) (I think). I can't say if the taste is authentic or not since I've not yet had Taiwanese food in Taiwan. Honestly, I think the beef broth in the noodle soup needs some getting used to, for me, but the kid enjoyed it and drank the whole bowl. It's a bit sour-ish because of the pickled vegetables. The uncle who took our order asked in Mandarin if we want bok choy or chives, I said bok choy, but there was no bok choy, so maybe it's the pickles? No biggie, I still ate them! The dumplings were big and juicy and the kid gobbled up all five of them by himself. The noodles are chewy, almost like fettuccine. Also, the other choice would have been chicken broth, which might be a bit more universal in taste. The braised tofu is delicious! I really like it. It came with the Braised Egg (still kind of light in color so maybe it hasn't been sitting in the sauce long enough to my liking) and was garnished with tasty chopped meat and chives. The sauce is peppery. I wish it came with a bit more sauce. The crepe is denser than I expected. Maybe I wanted the other one instead? Oh well. It's tasty though, and the uncle recommended dipping it in the sauce (presumable their own recipe) that's in a sriracha bottle. I thought it was shoyu and hot mustard but I think it could be ginger paste. The cafe looks family-run and everyone is super welcoming as soon as we opened the door and still weren't sure to eat in or not. In the time we were eating, several other diners came in and they're all Chinese/Taiwanese, so I take that as a good sign. They're cash only. Our bill totaled $26.25, luckily I had cash on me. read more

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This place is a winner in my book for spicy noodle soups for sure. Located inside the Chinese Cultural Plaza, it is away from the sketchiness of the surrounding areas. It's a cute little place that is clean and well lit, but limited in tables, so there might be a little wait depending on when you go. They specialize in Taiwanese noodle soup dishes and have a fairly large menu of offerings. There are more than just noodle soup dishes, so you can order family style if you like and and assorted dishes of various creations. Of course the specialty of the house is the noodle soups which have lots a various offerings and if like it spicy, they can launch you to the moon if needed. Don't worry, it isn't all spicy and there are plenty of mild offerings. I really like the service there. It was casual, but very friend and truly sincere which is something you don't find a lot of these days no matter where you dine. read more

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This always my place when I'm craving for spicy noodle but not anymore .. I place 2 special order to pick up. When I pick up my order & paid, the lady said herself as assistant manager. Demand me to put tip for my pick up order .... I was like WTH & upset but I still be cool & put down my tip for her. But I'm very upset about her customer services when the other guy work in the kitchen tell her NO but she pushed him away this is my first time that someone demanding tip for phone pick up order by myself. This was my favorite Taiwanese noodle before but now no longer.... I won't ever come back again for a bad services like this... read more

Taiwanese food brings back fond memories of my childhood and this place hits all the right notes--friendly staff, great flavors, and excellent service. I also love that this place offers so many options for takeout and delivery. They've partnered with many delivery companies like Grubhub, making them really accessible. I ordered the Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup with both Beef and Tendon ($12.50) and the Braised Tendon and Pork Intestine ($10.50). The Taiwanese Beef Noodle Soup was pretty good. The food was packaged really well for takeout and so the noodles remained chewy and bouncy even after I poured in the hot soup. The soup was also nice and rich with beefy flavor. I wished their sour cabbage was more sour though since they came a little bland, but it's not a big deal. This bowl definitely satisfied my cravings. I also put in a little bit of vinegar on my own since I prefer my soup on the sour side. I HIGHLY HIGHLY recommend their Braised Pork Intestine--it was to die for!!! The minced pork they put on top was packed with delicious sour and umami flavor. The pork intestine was also nice and easy to chew (I've been to many places where the intestine was too tough to easily chew). Even after all the meat was gone, I was still taking sips of the sauce. Love this place and will be ordering again soon~ read more

Located in the Chinese cultural plaza ground level is a quaint restaurant that offers different noodle dishes. We often order their crispy chicken with white rice. So delicious! You can order at different level of heat but I always order level 1. We've tried their braised tofu and eggplant dishes. Both are tasty! The restaurant staff are pleasant and friendly. The owner mentioned that they will be moving to a bigger restaurant location in 2024 so can't wait to see if additional items are offered. read more

Their food was excellent! We will be back for sure!! This is their new location. They used to be in the central area of the Chinese Cultural Plaza. Their name changed from Seasons Ice & Eatery. read more

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First time here! And it was so delicious! Place is small so be prepared to wait if it's full, but catch it at a good time and seating/wait time can be pretty seamless. Wasn't really told about the spice levels here so we did order spicy w/o knowing we could make it different levels, but other than that so good! read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The popcorn chicken was really dry. And all see was most basil leaves in my order that was covered half of my order. The chicken was also very very tiny. A lot of pieces were just the many flour battered crumbs, and I ordered a medium size for the price of $9.99. This used to be a great place to go back in the location inside the cultural Plaza. It was so much reasonable portion back then. But this time was just a big disappointment. I don't think I will order again. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The beef noodle and popcorn chicken were so Ono. The chicken was super fresh, hot, and perfectly crispy. Very good and savory flavors! The beef noodle was delicious as well - super filling and it lasted me for two meals! Highly recommend this cozy spot. Great, fast service and helpful, attentive staff :) read more

Waited over half an hour for take-out food on the weekend. Just right after I ordered my take-out, the business closed due to food running out. The food was THAT good. I went just right before lunchtime and the wait was going to be 45 mins to an hour. I was pretty upset that I had to wait so long and was told by the server/front desk that the food was going to be out quickly. She said she was going to bring out my food when it was done but didn't. It sat there for quite a while. It was busy I get it. The food was good enough to forget the annoying wait and come again. Well, I won't come on the weekend again will try for a weekday. Shoot for the weekday otherwise, good luck with having any food. The owner will close his restaurant to make sure his customers who are in queue to eat have enough food. He will also stop people from doing takeout orders for customers already waiting for the table. The tables were big so it's quite inconvenient for a person or two come in to eat and take the whole giant table with 2-3 empty chairs. IMO if the business had mostly smaller tables then the bigger ones it might be able to seat more people. All in all, I have to come again so my kids can try this. FYI this was my 3rd attempt trying to eat at this establishment. read more

A hole in the wall place in Chinatown plaza. We ordered spicy beef noodle soup (bomb) fried chicken wings (bomb) Cabbage and garlic stir-fry (bomb) Spicy wonton (bomb) Yeah all the dishes were bomb. I wish I lived closer... read more

Came here after dithering over where to go for lunch. My mom had mentioned a new Taiwanese restaurant on the other side of the island which we ended up not going to so, to fill the void, I decided to try a Taiwanese restaurant in town that had been on my radar for a while. My friend had told me earlier that, based on the accent of whoever took his order a few weeks ago, this place sounded legit. I've stopped by here a few times, usually on the weekends or in the afternoon and they've been closed. On this sweltering Wednesday afternoon, half an hour into my lunch break, they were pretty crowded--there were people standing outside looking at the menu. I originally wanted two small things to scarf down during my quickly ending lunch break, but after finding out they didn't have Chinese crepe/dan bing which I have fond memories of trying in Taipei, I decided to splurge and get the spicy retro beef noodle soup (name?), level 2 out of 5, along with the braised pork rice/lu rou fan. Both came out in maybe five minutes. The pork rice was pretty sizable. I expected it to be the size of a regular rice bowl, but it was more around the size of a ramen bowl. It had a very earthy, pork sausage smell, reminiscent of some night markets I went to in Taiwan, and had a great savory, kind of sweet, and garlicky taste. It was definitely leaner than the pork rice I remember having in Taiwan, and even the one I had in Market City, but for the price of only $3.50, and a portion large enough to be a meal of it's own, I can live without fat. Plus who wants to eat fatty pork when it's hot outside. The medium size noodles were also pretty sizable. I was able to scarf down all of the noodles in maybe five minutes, but that's my super power and I was in a rush to get back to work before my break ended. It had super tender pieces of beef which practically melted into the soup, thick and chewy noodles--thinner than udon but thicker than most ramen, maybe a little thinner than the noodles at Bario Ramen but similar. It also had pickled/a takuan type thing, and a delicious broth, that was very fragrant and beefy with a nice kick to it. It made me sweat a little but was still mild enough to drink--I think 2 was a good choice for something to consume quickly. It was good enough that I elected to take the broth home to eat with instant noodles. The servers were friendly and speedy, and there were only two. I hope they are doing well as COVID rages on, and thank them greatly for having dine in service! I'm sure I'll be back, hopefully with more time to spare. read more

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This place is suuuuppppeeerrr underrated and should be more popular!!! Located in Chinatown, this Taiwanese cuisine hits the spot for lunch! Their retro noodle bowl is soooo spicy so my second time going I got the classic instead. All the ingredients are so fresh and the noodles taste handmade!!! But my favorite was the popcorn chicken with fried basil leaves. Hands down the reason why I go back everytime! 10/10 recommend going here for delicious and tasty lunch. read more

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Great food and great people running the show. We stopped in for a quick bite and I got the #13 with like 2 spiciness. The noodles were so good and chewy, the beef and tendons were flavorful and delicious, and the broth was amazing. The popcorn chicken was tasty as well. There was just enough spices and salt to make them addicting to eat. Looking forward to coming back to try the spicy soup challenge. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - #13 beef and tendon classic Taiwanese soup - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Reasonable prices, they have five tables and the turnover is quick. Delicious. I recommend the chili oil dumplings and popcorn chicken. read more

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Small portion over price. Food getting Salty than before. Although new nice restaurant but quality of taste and quantity getting worst. The son is not like his father. read more

Arrived at the eatery at 10 am, thinking they opened at10am. They actually open at 1030am. So we waited. At 1030am, the tables were already all taken, showing this eatery is very popular. We ordered the traditional and very popular Taiwanese beef and tension noodles. I can attest that the noodles are pretty authentic since I am half Taiwanese. The noodles were fresh and chewy, just like how they were supposed to be. They noodles also had plenty of meat too. It was delicious. The owner/chef personally will cook the noodles. And when he has no orders on hand, he would walk out of the kitchen and interact with his customers. He would ask for feedback regarding the food. I find this very personable. Overall, we really enjoyed the food and this experience. Rest assured, we will go back again read more

DO NOT COME HERE! SERVICE SUCKS! Craving for Taiwanese food, so I stopped by today with the hubs. I indicated to the cashier/hostess table for two, she pointed to the last available in the front. As I'm perusing the menu for my lunch selection and appetizers my husband walks in. As soon as he sits down after parking the car, rude, obnoxious, and bossy cook/owner from the kitchen rudely tells us that the party that just walked in has the table. Husband explains to the gentleman behind the pot in the kitchen that there's no reserve sign, we walked in before them, but the cook will not have it and told us no, they were here, and their table. I asked the owner why wasn't anyone sitting at the table when I walked or why wasn't I informed. He said that he told us that the two gentleman said they were going to get something. Even the two gentleman had more manners than the owner offer us the table, but we felt the lack courtesy from the owner so we left. I want to give the restaurant zero stars in all honesty for their lack of customer service. If your tables are reserved, please use a 'reserved sign.' Also, communicate with your staff better if you offered the table she should not have indicated for me to sit there. I felt an obligated to write this review because the manner in which they conduct business and greet customers upon arrival is utterly unacceptable. There was a complete absence of apologies. This shows they need to run their business better by being more hospitable, and learning how to provide good customer service. Whether their food is good or not is now irrelevant, as I have no intention of returning. read more

Their Taiwanese dishes are pretty special on Oahu. Their foods tend to be less salty, which is very healthy. But they are still flavorful. I appreciate that they offer both medium and large portions. Their staffs are friendly and funny. They are willing to talk to you if you're down. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

we ordered the boiled dumplings and beef pancake roll. The dumplings came with a bottle of sauce and were ok. The order of 6 pieces beef roll didn't come with any dipping sauce, so we asked for hoi sin (plum) sauce, which is typically served with it. I was told they didn't have any. A Chinese restaurant with no hoi sin sauce?? So we ended up having to use the dumplings sauce (resulting in eating two items tasting similar). The other issue was the pancake roll was barely lukewarm. The server asked how everything was. I told her the pancake was barely warm. She said it should be hot, I told her it should be but it wasn't. Then she said it was just rolled, I said ok, but it wasn't hot and didn't seem freshly made. I'm not going to sit here and argue with her! (It's a peeve of mine when restaurants don't serve piping hot food.) I also suggested getting some hoi sin sauce, she just said they didn't have it. I've had my share of beef rolls and dumplings on the mainland. Won't be needing to return for overpriced small portions. There's many other food options in Oahu. read more

If you love Taiwanese beef noodles this spot makes it the best. It is located right in Chinatown cultural plaza. I love their regular beef noodle soup and their fried Taiwanese chicken. They fry the chicken with some basil and it is covered with delicious seasoning. For two people I would recommend getting them medium size for the chicken and for four people I would get the large. My friend and I always split a large beef noodle soup and we order the fried chicken (M) with a level 2 spicy!! The workers are always so friendly and we love coming here for lunch. read more

Found this place on Yelp while visiting the Cultural Plaza and decided to give it a try. We ordered a large Taiwanese Popcorn Chicken, Large Level 3 Spicy Noodles and Large won ton noodles. Our 3 year old demolished the popcorn chicken, the spicy noodles had a nice chew, not like your typical noodles that can get mushy. The broth had a good kick but was a little oily. Won ton noodles were good but it seemed like there were only like 5 won ton in the large bowl. Noodles had a nice chew as that I believe is their standard. The broth was light and not too flavorful. read more

It's a small but comfortable store. Solid noodles dishes. Decent portion for only $10. They offer mainly noodles dIshes at lunch so come at dinner time if you want too try the famous Taiwanese appetizers. read more

Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - Taiwanese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Had lunch today at Seasons Ice & Eatery. We ordered some dishes for tasting and we all agreed that the noodles were the best. The broth was flavorful but not too salty, and the type of noodles used was great with the broth. read more

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Wow, now they have more options! Spicy beef noodle, friend tofu, spicy beef tendon, drunken clams, and some other things we still haven't had a chance to try. They also still have the originals like the pancake sandwich (forgot the name of it) and original Taiwanese beef noodle soup which along with their garlic sauce is the best! Luckily they finally changed their serving bottle for the garlic sauce. Their spicy beef noodle has that old familiar spice found in many Chinese dishes using the spicy oil and can be adjusted from level 1-5 (and chef recommended not going about 2 :). Still have to serve your own water, but the place is spruced up a bit. Prices went up a bit, but still worth it. Before it was dirt cheap! Now it's cheap and they finally take credit cards. Good stuff! read more

A humble little place with friendly service and delicious, rich beef noodle soup. The owner explained that the difference between the classic and "retro" versions was that the latter incorporated his own personal chili sauce in the broth. He further explained that that was "the old way" of making the braising liquid, where each shop would have its own proprietary chili sauce. So that was pretty cool to learn. Also had the braised tofu which had a great vinegar and garlic sauce to cut through the richness of the minced pork topping, and the blanched water spinach with the same minced pork topping. All very good. Reasonably priced with a cool ambience, Seasons is worth visiting...in any season. Sorry, I couldn't resist. read more

Taste is nothing I don't understand why so many people go there. Usually long line to get in

Good food! I was so young coming from Taiwan and always wanted to try Taiwan food since I cannot remember street food taste besides my mom's cooking. Definitely worth a try! If you looking for Taiwan food, give this place a try. read more

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This is a hidden gem located in Chinatown with traditional Taiwanese food. It's been so long since I've been here and decided to order Ubereats today for my family. I ordered the following dishes: - fried squid - Taiwanese kimchee - Taiwanese family recipe tendon noodle - meatball soup - cabbage and pork dumplings - Taiwanese popcorn chicken - pork with rice - dry pork noodles My son loves the pork with rice! The rice is very flavorful with sauce. I ate the fried squid right away, it was my favorite! I requested for a little spicy and it was spicy for me. The dry pork noodles are amazing but I don't care for large chive slices..that's just my preference though. The meatball soup reminds me of going to the mom and pop shops in my mother's neighborhood in Neihu, although you can find these almost anywhere in Taiwan. I did not select first priority delivery through ubereats but man, my food was very hot! The broths for the noodles were scorching hot! I can handle very hot food but this was very hot! I love that my food was still so fresh upon arrival. read more

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