Yummmmmm!!! You HAVE to stop here if you're traveling from Honolulu to the north shore. The saimin is delicious, the broth brought me back to life. I loved the texture of the noodles. I added wontons to mine but it's not necessary to add on. The staff are so friendly and the vibes are great inside. You can tell they get lots of regulars. There's parking right out front! read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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So, apparently Yelp Elites crowned the cheeseburger at Shige's Saimin Stand in Wahiawā as the #1 burger in the entire United States in 2024. The whole nation! Now, is it actually the best? Food is subjective, Brah. But let me tell you my truth. The burger itself? A solid 5 out of 5. The bun is incredibly soft. It almost feels like it was steamed low-key like a Krystal burger, even though it's probably not. And the patty? Super flavorful. It honestly reminds me of a really good, seasoned meatloaf in the best way possible. I absolutely love it, even if your Auntie or Unko might disagree. The taste and the price point are honestly unbeatable. So why only 4 stars overall? Because I am a simple human, and my DNA dictates that a burger must be accompanied by fries. Eating a world-class burger without a side of crispy french fries feels like going to the beach and forgetting your slippahs. You know what I mean!? Crucial missing component! If you don't mind chasing a legendary burger with a bowl of saimin instead of fries, this place is an absolute must-try. Otherwise, you better go cruise over to Jack in the Box first for some curly fries! read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Deluxe & Double Cheeseburgers - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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SO GOOD! Saimin was perfect... your classic hawaii Saimin. Loved that the noodles weren't mushy. I especially loved that this place had good AC, a bathroom, ice water and other items on the menu too. Their BBQ cheese burger (teri burger essentially) is even better... SO tasty I ended up ordering two of them. You cannot NOT order the Teri burger... it's so good. Service is solid, but understandably gets slow during busy lunch time. read more

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So today we went to a birthday party in whitmore, On the way home after the party my wife asked if I like go Shiges for dinner. I was like okay so we went was kind of busy so I told her take out we can eat at home. I usually get the saimin, the Teri sticks, and the burger, but instead I got the hamburger steak my wife and my boy go the saimin. From high school days till now the food is the same, fricken delicious only thing I did wrong is I never ordered a side Mac salad read more

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Never ever, ever fails This is still one of my favorite places, it's a must! We got the small and large saimin, cheeseburger deluxe, Teri beef burger deluxe, and a large fruit punch. If you haven't tried the fruit punch while visiting Hawaii, you're missing out! Everyone's always so friendly, even if they're super busy. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Large Saimin - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

The food was delicious and tasty also the won ton mein was off the hook.. the service was awesome and fast. But shucks don't take my word for it , come and try it for yourself , you won't be disappointed !!! Mahalos Shige's !! support local businesses !! read more

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Recently stopped by Shige's Saimin Stand and had a great experience. Parking was limited, but we fortunately managed to find a spot nearby. Heads up, there are two entrances: the left side is for dine-in and the right side is for takeout. We were seated quickly, and after placing our order, the food came out within just a few minutes. Large Wonton Mein (5/5): A super comforting bowl that combined classic saimin with wontons. Everything tasted homemade and fresh, from the chewy noodles to the light, savory broth and juicy wontons. It also comes with a side of hot mustard that has a surprisingly strong wasabi-like kick if you want extra heat. Cheeseburger (3/5): Apparently one of their popular items, but it didn't stand out much to me. The beef itself was savory and tender, though the rest felt fairly standard and a bit overpriced for what was included. Overall, a great local spot for comforting saimin, and I'm glad we stopped by to try it out. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Classic Cheeseburger - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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The Saimin is the absolute star of the show and the 25 minute wait for dining in is worth the wait. The Saimin noodle is homemade and the broth makes it the best on the island and worth the drive. The Teri beef stick was average and the cheeseburger soft and a bit sweet but without a doubt nothing beats what they're famous for. The ambiance is "old school" which I like. And the staff is awesome! I'm so stuffed and I will be going back for sure. Parking is challenging during lunch hours. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Small Saimin cheeseburgers and Teri beef steak - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

We love Shiges, especially on a rainy evening. Decided to stop here on our way back from North Shore for dinner. Surprisingly it was empty and no wait. It was only 7pm. Normally there is a wait and all tables are full. Tonite there were only 2 tables taken. We were immediately seated and our order placed. This is a hidden gem in Wahiawa, more like a Wahiawa staple :)) Per usual, the food is like homemade and soothes the soul... read more

Shige's is a classic, and rightfully so. You'll feel right at home with the nostalgic aesthetic of this local favorite. My boyfriend and I made the rookie mistake of driving all the way to Wahiawā before checking the business's instagram. They were closed our first attempt. Luckily, we got to enjoy Shige's once they reopened on 1/6. Make sure to check their instagram to avoid our mistake! My boyfriend absolutely inhaled his deluxe cheeseburger. The bun is buttery and slightly sweet, which complements the more salty, fatty beef patty. The American cheese brings everything together. The burgers are simple, humble yet delicious. The wonton mein costs a bit more than the Saimin, but it's worth it! I could tell each wonton was handmade. The broth for both the Saimin and wonton mein was divine. Delightfully garlicky chicken broth paired perfectly with hot mustard and black pepper. I'm getting a food coma just writing this review. Competitively priced. You can order 4 things for less than $40! Customer service was the cherry on top. The auntie who served us was super efficient, sweet and hardworking. Felt at home here. Highly recommended supporting this business! read more

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Shiges saimin in wahiawa IS THE SPOT! Let me tell you that the large saimin and BBQ cheeseburger has a unique and tasteful flavor that you won't get anywhere else! The service and friendly staff also tops it all off! Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants some good local food! Ps. Right door is takeout and going through the left door is dine-in/there's a bathroom through the double door: after walking in the double door on the left side of restaurant, it will be to your right! read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Large saimin and bbq cheeseburger - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Conversation with my friend who was visiting from CA, we brought up Shige's Saimin Stand, hoping she gets to visit while she was here. I happen to drive past Shige's on our way to the North Shore and it has been awhile for my Shige's fix, wish it wasn't so far from me. Stopped in for take out, order at the door, there's a table in front instead of walking in to restaurant, name will be called once its done, despite the staff hearing my order wrong or my bad it could be my fault, I wanted fried saimin and not saimin, all good. It was fixed and ready to be enjoyed. My take out order for this visit, fried saimin ( only comes in one size) with added veggies ($1.50 extra) side broth and tuna melt. The prices did go out since my intial review but this is the normal nowadays. The tuna melt was great but a little on the oily side. I killed 2 birds with one stone having fried saimin, then tsukemen style, and did made it saimin style with the side broth. hehe. It sure hit the spot. I can't wait for the next visit out to Wahiawa again. read more

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Update again on Shige's Saimin Stand today I had lunch and I ordered their Hamburger Steak . Fresh 2x Hamburger patty along with onions and brown gravy. Comes with Mac salad or toss with corn and 2 scoop rice . Service is always fast and friendly. Support local read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Hamburger steak - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

We always crave a bowl or plate of Simon when we come to Hawaii. Shige's stand did not disappoint. Ordered both the soup and fried versions as well as appetizers. All of them were delicious. Even though there's a wait, I recommend stopping by if you have time. Kids loved them too! The staff were very welcoming and wonderful to the keiki read more

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We were in Wahiawa and decided since we were up there to grab a bite for dinner at Shige's Saimin. We both ordered the large wonton min and a Teri beef sandwich, the Saimin broth is always good and tasty and they make their own Saimin noodles which are flat which it is different but good. Also the wonton is solid not loose filling which gives it a good texture to the wonton. The Teri beef is well marinated and tender and is very flavorful, but can be a little messy if they put too much mayonnaise and sauce on. It has been a local family own restaurant for years and always busy so if you go during the lunch hour expect to wait for a table. They have parking but it is shared by other businesses. They have a restroom in the kitchen area, make sure to lock the door when you are in side. read more

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Curry salmon with cheeseburger is definitely a great combo! Staff are friendly and worth the wait to be seated. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Curry saimin and original - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Delicious and freshly prepared! Make their own saimin noodles. I order vegetables only and generous serving. Parking is limited. Worth the wait. Clean and friendly read more

Considering how I wasn't able to make it here during either of my last couple of trips to Hawaii, I was pretty excited to finally make my way to the Dole Plantation. However, I have to admit that what got me even more excited about driving out here was knowing that we were also going to be stopping off at Shige's Saimin Stand! While I actually have no idea how I first came across them, what I do know is that they've been on my list of bookmarks for years, so I was stoked to finally check them out! And, of course, to get my first legit bowl of saimin! With the way the complex is oriented relative to the street (it's almost perpendicular, like an alley), Shige's Saimin Stand isn't visible from the main drag through Wahiawa (there's a small sign right by the parking lot's entrance. However, that also adds to their mom-and-pop/hole-in-the-wall vibe. Inside, this place feels like a throwback to another time, especially with its mildly dated decor and old school letter board menu. Listed on it, though, they've got a smattering of offerings, from their signature saimin, udon, and wonton noodle bowls to a collection of burgers, sandwiches, Hawaiian lunch plates, and sides. Simple, but no less appealing! -- SPAM MUSUBI...$2.50 All in all, this was pretty solid. Not only was this pretty big for the money, but the cut of SPAM was fairly thick and the rice was soft and moist. I just wish the SPAM had a bit more sauce on it! -- SAIMIN NOODLE SOUP...$8.95 (small) Exactly what we came here for and it didn't disappoint. Although the broth was a bit salty, I liked that there was a good amount of char siu, ham, fish cake, and ribbons of eggs, all of which may have added to the saltiness. As for the noodles, they had a nice bite to them. -- MINI TERIYAKI BEEF PLATE...$10.75 Admittedly, this didn't appear all that impressive, but it tasted better than it looked. The beef was thin-ish yet very tender and I liked that it wasn't drowning in sauce. As for the mac salad, it was great - not too heavy on the mayo and quite flavorful! Even though nothing specific that we tried blew us away, two other aspects of Shige's did - how friendly everyone was and how reasonable the prices are. The latter was particularly impressive because, even in the Bay Area, the food here would still qualify as relatively cheap. Too bad we weren't able to really take advantage of that to try more food, though. I especially wish we had been able to get one of their burgers, as the photos of them on Yelp remind of the old school, no frills ones I grew up eating. If nothing else, I'm that much more incentivized to come back for another cozy, homely meal! read more

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To me shige's saimin is alright but prefer Shiro's saimin more tasty and more garnishes and their other local foods

Early appt in Wahiawa, after that... brother was HUNGRY! Well since we townies were up there, we made a 2nd trip to Shige's. Found parking.. yes!! Got seated and ordered! Food was good, took a pic and sent it to my mom, told her the egg is buried under the gravy! Ono, said my brother. This time I tried the famous cheese burger tasty. I had small Saimin. Thank you for lunch... read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Loco moko, cheese burger and small saimin - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Love Shige's. Great place for comfort food. Broth has good taste, noodles is yums not smooshy, Teri burger is also Yumz. A must with ur saimin. Servers are nice and fast and the place is always clean. The only thing I would suggest is they open the counter seating gap little more people can sit. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand is one of the most nostalgic spots on the island. This place has been around for decades and is still serving high quality comfort food. If you come here for the first time you have to try 3 things: Saimin (duh) Cheeseburger Beef sticks That may sound like a lot of food, but I promise you won't regret it. The Saimin has everything a classic Saimin has: shoyu, egg, kamaboko, char siu, and spam. Make it a won-ton min for dumpling goodness. Did I mention the noodles are handmade? The cheeseburger was named one of the best on Yelp in the nation. Not because it's wagyu or sky high with toppings- but because it's a simple burger made with quality ingredients. Shige's is a staple in the community and when you step inside it's like walking into a simpler time. So much aloha in every bite. read more

I love the food at Shige's. It always feels so homey and is the perfect meal on a rainy day. I came for an early dinner at around 4:30pm, and even at this time, we got the last parking stall in the lot. Luckily, there was no wait to dine in but at 5pm, it started to get crowded and multiple parties were waiting outside. I ordered the curry udon with wonton, cheeseburger deluxe, and the Teri beef burger. The curry udon is definitely my favorite noodle dish, and getting the wontons are a must! I love the texture of them and pairs well with the noodles. The cheeseburger deluxe is the perfect simple cheeseburger that goes great with the noodles. I got the Teri beef burger to go. The Teri beef is the thin sliced meat, and this is good if you're not looking for a true burger. The workers here are friendly and efficient. These are some of the hardest workers I've seen dealing with a constant flow of orders. I love Shige's and would definitely recommend this place! read more

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The saimin soup here is the star of the show, while the burger is a tasty, simple burger though totally not the best in America. But the homemade saimin noodles are incredible, and if the udon noodles weren't sold out, I bet those would be, too. We ended up getting two bowls of the soup that, while a little salty, was still sooo comforting on a rainy night. Such a casual, welcoming spot you could only find in Hawaii. 5 stars!!! read more

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Heard that Shige's burgers is ranked #1, so we had to try it out! I've been here before for the saimin, but this was when I was in high school and that was 15 years ago. We're in summer right now so it's hot and I wasn't in the mood for saimin, so we just ordered burgers (please no judgement). I honestly had no clue on which burger to order, so I asked them which is their most popular. She told me the BBQ cheeseburger is most popular and the BBQ sauce is also teriyaki based, so I ordered that. My dad ordered the double cheeseburger deluxe. Honestly, the burger was pretty good. The bun was super soft! Did I think it was the absolute best burger? No. I actually don't have a favorite place for burgers yet, but they were pretty good. The prices were really reasonable too. The door on the right is just for takeout/phone orders. The door on the left is for dine in. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Bbq teri cheeseburger (front) and double cheeseburger (back) - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Amazing food and service You can call for phone orders or dine in. Recommend calling before dine in tables fill up fast

standing order My friends and I visited Shige'as a on a whim recently. This was 1 of 2 places we had earmarked for dinner. Thankfully, there was parking available, as this was the primary factor that would sway our decision of where to eat. 1. Yes, as previously mentioned, there is parking.....albeit it is limited as Shige's shares the parking area with other businesses. Pro tip: the parking "lot" is one way only. You will literally have to go around the block to enter the parking area again. 2. Yes, there are two entrances. One door for take out only, and the other door for customers "dining in". We arrived around 5:00pm on a weekday, and (fortunately) the dining area was not crowded at all (though other parties did walk-in as the afternoon progressed). 3. Yes, the menu is simple. To me, they serve what I'd like to classify as local comfort food. I chose the hamburger steak (mini), while my 2 friends ordered the saimin, teri beef plate burger, and teri-beef plate. We all enjoyed the food! I was so impressed by the hamburger steak. The mini was a decent portion, and by the time I finished my food I realized I should have ordered the regular portion. 4. Yes, the service was great and very satisfactory. All the staff that looked after us were friendly, polite, personable, and patiently answered our questions about the menu. BOTTOM LINE Good service. Great comfort food. I'll be back soon hopefully. read more

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I had a co-worker who was raving about this place despite it being off the beaten path, but we popped in when we found ourselves heading up this direction on the way to the North Shore. It definitely has hole in the wall cafe vibes, but sometimes that's where the best food is! Parking can be a bit of a challenge as Shige's is located in a strip mall with a one way parking lot, but thankfully we found a spot and were able to be seated immediately since it wasn't quite rush hour on a weekday lunch. I got a small saimin with a deluxe cheeseburger. We were served pretty quickly and the food was good! The saimin wasn't anything fancy but the noodles had a nice chewy texture and with the strips of spam and char siu in the soup, it hit the spot. The burger didn't look fancy at all- seemed like it was out of someone's backyard bbq but it was tasty with the patty being juicy and well seasoned. A great lunch/snack stop if you happen to be passing through the area! read more

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When I read that the #1 cheeseburger in America, according to Yelp, was here in Hawaii, I had to check it out. OMG, it was one of the best I've tasted! It's all about the burger and this one was near perfection. It was handmade, not the perfect round frozen burger a lot of other places have. The taste was meaty and very juicy. It was also grilled nicely so it was crispy and chewy. Not soft, mushy, or gritty. I had the deluxe so it came with cheese, lettuce, tomato and onion. The condiments were ketchup and mayo. No fancy sauces or toppings, just a nice tasty cheeseburger! I also shared a saimin. It reminded me of my mom's. The noodles are curly and al dente. The soup base very tasty but not salty. Condiments were char siu, kamaboko, green onions and my favorite, spam. I grew up eating spam in my saimin but not too many places serve it like this. I also had bbq sticks which were good and complemented the whole lunch. The service was excellent and the place reminds me of saimin stands from days gone by. Very comfortable, relaxing and just a nice place to enjoy an excellent lunch! For me, this was the best cheeseburger I've had in America! read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Cheeseburger, saimin, and bbq sticks. - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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We usually call in for takeout. Shige's has gained popularity since the media exposed our secret "gem." Best hamburger steak plate, and delicious saimin. This wonderful family owned local business has been around since the 1950"s. Please support local businesses like this!! read more

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Stopped by Shige's to eat their delicious Saimin. The Saimin has always been on spot. Today I decided to try some different with my Saimin. The Pastrami Sandwich caught my eye on the menu. So it was a small Saimin and a Pastrami Sandwich for lunch. The Pastrami sandwich was made with a freash soft hamburger bun. The sandwich had a good portion on Pastrami and a little lettuce. For the price you can't go wrong . Enjoy read more

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Update on 10-18-25. Had a early lunch with my brother and husband and this place is still good. I had their hamburger steak mini portion and my brother had the regular portion still good. Homemade patty with brown gravy with Mac salad or toss salad. My husband had small saimin and a pastrami sandwich. He said it was good. Try to go early because their is a line to dine in also sign in sheet as well. read more

Came here for the second time with my fam after hearing that they had the #1 burger. It's a cute little hole in the wall that has a very homey feel and like you're transported back in time. Got the cheeseburger deluxe, wonton saimin, and fried saimin. Great friendly service and the food was great as well! We really loved the fried saimin, flavors were on point! Burger feels homemade and is a decent amount! What's not to love! Will def come back when in the area! read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

Looking for good grinds in Wahiawa? Stop by Shige's for saimin, burgers or won ton min. Prices are reasonable, parking available, and if there's a line, it moves pretty quickly. Service is friendly and quick, casual, local vibes. They also have take out if you're in a hurry. Noodles are freshly made with a nice chewiness. Check them out if you're in the area! read more

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Today's visit definitely upgraded my review to 4 stars. It's not the best saimen. It's the homemade noodles and the home feeling you get here. The hamburger is still a mystery to me. It is a homemade patty that is yummy but not beyond the best I had had. Price well but today my favorite that upgraded the rating is the hamburger steak plate. It was so delicious the hamburger and brown gravy. The corn was served cold and the Mac salad was satisfying. We came around lunch today and it was not a massive wait for a table or getting the food. Service was excellent. read more

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We were looking for something to grab for dinner and stumbled upon Shige's Saimin Stand. We weren't sure how things worked but due to a lack of staff at the time, they were only taking take out orders at the door. We ordered a small Saimin, a Cheeseburger, and some Beef Sticks. The guy taking my order was super nice and patient while we tried to figure out what to order. It only took about 10 minutes to get our order out. The burger was really good, like a better backyard cheeseburger. The Saimin was flavorful and a good portion for being a small. The beef sticks had a great sweet flavor and was tender. Great non-expensive spot to grab lunch or dinner with some friendly service. Worth coming to check out and you'll be supporting a local business! read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Teri Beef Sticks - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Bruh, I think they forgot my order. I called in my order to pick up, got there 15 minutes later and still waiting. 30 minutes already. I lost 3 pounds waiting. And the place wasn't crowded. Ah..cmon read more

Can never go wrong with Shige,'s saimin. Grew up in Wahiawa and this place will always have a place in my heart.

I felt very famished and craved for comfort food after work. Followed my intuition. Free parking in the one way lot with a few parallel and angled stalls. Best to visit during non peak hours. Menus are posted inside and visible outside for deciding what to order. If you want to dine in, open the last door, wait for employee to acknowledge, then be seated. I changed my mind about dining in after seeing 1-2 small tables available and everyone looked up from the meals and conversations. I opened second to the last door, where a local, Polynesian employee helped me place my order with ease. I think he knew I wasn't a regular there when I said, "May I place an order for one cheeseburger and one fried noodles to go." My voice hesitated, "Oh, I mean fried saimin." He asked, "Do you want thin noodles or thick noodles?" My thoughts, "Ruby, get with the lingo - saimin or udon cause they don't say or show noodles on the menu." Internally laughing! I confidently responded, "One fried saimin." He also asked, "Would you like hot mustard and utensils to go?" I responded, "No thank you to hot mustard. Yes, please for utensils." They accept cash and cards for payment. There's 3% surcharge or convenience fee for using card. After waiting five minutes outside for my order, same employee opened the door and handed my plastic bag of piping hot fried saimin and hot cheeseburger. My hands and voice as I walked to my vehicle, "Hooo! Hooo! Hot! Hot!" My first time trying their famous, well known cheeseburger. Juicy, one inch, well done, savory, homemade beef patty sitting on light, disguised ketchup or catsup with some light thousand island sauce oozing from the bottom hamburger bun, layered with melted American cheese, fresh lettuce, and top bun. Simply delicious! I've had their fried saimin once before which was tasty! The shoyu in sauce tasted a little different this time. Regular spam didn't jive with the sauce. Loved the homemade noodles, thinly sliced char siu, kamaboko, eggs, and green onions together. Visit here if you're in the mood for budget friendly, casual and local style restaurant. read more

Shige's Saimin Stand - Fried Saimin - Japanese Near Me - Wahiawa, Hawaii

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Food is great service is good ambiance is just right I have been going there since 2006 I have never been disappointed Aloha