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    Side Street Inn

    4.1 (2.2k reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 8:30 PM

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    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for groups

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    Ahi Poke
    Cera-Lyn S.

    Can't visit Hawaii without eating the famous pork chops and sizzling steak with Kim Chee. This place never disappoints. Service was friendly and fast. We were loud so vibe is fun and friendly. Great for large groups. Thanks for the birthday ice cream sundae! I will dream about these pork chops until my next visit.

    Donna L.

    We came here with a party of 16 and ordered the prefix meal for 8-10 people at $341. What a deal. We added lup cheong to the fried rice for $6.50 for each and I don't think we needed to do that. It was $55 per couple. The pork chops was not dry this time. Everything was delicious down to the fried taro on the farmers salad. We had a great time. We promise to be back next time we are in Oahu!

    Chef Colin's Classics- Family style Meal (4-5 people)
    Vanessa F.

    I was blown away by the food! If you're eating here with at least 4-6 people, get the Chef Colin's Classics Pre-Set family style meal. All the dishes were amazing and it was way more than enough to feed 4 islander adults and still packed 3 to-go containers. The ambiance is pub style and the customer service was fantastic! We all left happy and full! Highly recommend.

    Kalbi
    Jen C.

    I haven't been to this location in years and was surprised at how it seems like it has more seats and more roomy. I chose to park at Ala Moana shopping center and make the short walk over. I attended a small party in our own private room and enjoyed all of the food! Edamame: Loaded w garlic, was so good. Chinese Chicken Salad: Great start to the meal Garlic Chicken: So good, I like the crispy skin they leave on Kalbi: The best! Tender and juicy Pork Chops: Their speciality, simple and great Fried Rice: Good Cold Tofu: So ono Kim Chee: complements the fried rice well Fantastic place for a small size party or to enjoy with friends and family. Highly recommend!

    Watermelon Punch cocktail
    Alyssa K.

    Side Street Inn near Ala Moana can get really loud, but honestly, once the food hits the table, you won't even want to talk. There's convenient paid parking across the street, which makes getting there easy. They were fully booked for the night, but we were able to grab seats at the bar. The live music was good. Everything is served family-style. This location doesn't do half size portions like their other locations, but it was fine with us because it just meant more leftovers to take home. My boyfriend ordered a Big Swell beer, and I had the Watermelon Punch cocktail with a li hing mui rim. It was refreshing and really good. We ordered the Works Fried Rice and their signature Garlic Chicken. Both were AH-MAZING. The fried rice was packed with flavor, and even the kimchee was delicious. The garlic chicken was perfectly crispy and in their delicious sauce. 10/10 recommend. Great food, generous portions, and a nice family atmosphere.

    Justin L.

    Delicious, hearty Hawaiian food in Honolulu. Dishes were so good. Great place for groups and staff was very friendly. Only downside is the price

    Lup Cheong Fried Rice (Amazing!!!)
    Ian M.

    Want some of the best food in Waikiki / look no further and make plans to enjoy the OG location for the Side Street Inn. This place many times features a local performer or band who softly plays local music / Hawaiian reggae while families and friends large and small come to unwind, laugh and share their day over some of the finest local food to be found! The service is great considering how busy the place gets and the staff bustles about quickly and efficiently ensuring drinks & orders are filled. Depending upon what time you get there and how busy it is, sometimes the food can take a long time to get there. You may want to consider ordering some fries or an app that will show up quicker. Parking can be tough, so consider ride share to get there and back. Enjoy!

    Lunch for 4! Sunday March 29, 2026
    Tod K.

    Sunday March 29, 2026 After the Foodie Con at the Blaisdell. We decided to go to Side Street Inn on Hoapaka Street. We parked across the street in the parking structure for the 1221 Kapiolani Blvd. building as the parking is we think is FREE on Sunday? Gate was up. Booth was closed. We didn't have a reservation. We waited 10 minutes for a table for 4 people. That is fine. Service is friendly and fast from the young girl working. We ordered for the 4-5 people. Pork Chops and Fried Rice came out first. Then the Garlic chicken and shortly after the Boneless Kal Bi. Everything looked and tasted good like in the past. Support local businesses.

    Ask nicely and maybe you can sing with him!
    Jayson D.

    Da original is still da best! I CRAVE the food here, and SSI is quickly becoming my first stop on my first night when visiting Honolulu. The fried chicken, pork chops, and fried rice are to DIE for. Family style portions are enormous--bring friends or family. I love SSI and everything about it. Wish I could visit more often than once a year. Aloha!

    Visit 09/2025 Signature fried rice
    Jeff R.

    Visit 09/25 In Honolulu for a short visit and my Ohana suggested we meet up here. In my Cuz's words "It's been a while but I heard that Side Street have upped their game." Can't say what it was like before myself but "upped their game" was an understatement. This was just a full on feast of Hawaiian comfort food. Picture being at the family table with loved ones laughing it up but in a sports bar. Ironically we saw an SD friend who was also in town and their Ohana said this was the place to try as well. Can't argue locals ever. As we were a large group my Cuz suggested we do the price fixed menu which included all of what we were eyeing anyways. Star of the show for me are the pork chops. I...wow...just perfect. Juicy. Crisp coating. Flavor packed. Similarity their Signature Garlic Chicken is fried to perfection and just loved how each bite was a combination of crunchy shell and juicy meat. Some of the best fried chicken I have had. Another incredible hit was their take on Kalbi which was actually boneless which after a flight I kinda appreciate not having to work for my food lol. Tender beef cuts. The fried rice is perfect. Fluffy not sticky. Well seasoned and a perfect distribution of char siu, bacon, Portuguese sausage, peas, and green onions. Their Farmer's Salad is a meal unto itself packed with bay shrimp, avocado, capers, grape tomato, and onions. Gently tossed in a red wine vinaigrette. Our server was friendly and fairly attentive despite handling several large parties. Parking is tricky. There is a paid lot but they have a valet for only $7 cash. Do the valet. A super highly recommended stop when you're in Honolulu.

    "Spicy" chicken
    Sammi L.

    Side Street is and will always be one of our favorite spots in Honolulu. The prices really match the portions, super generous. For 4 people, we ordered the pork chops, spicy chicken (it's not spicy), fried rice, and mac salad - and we brought home leftovers! The spicy chicken is my favorite, no idea how they get it so tender and crispy and flavorful. The fried rice is very nostalgic, and I love their mac salad. Parking can be tough. Valet is $8, or there are QR scan lots and garages nearby, or you can Lyft if you're visiting. Staff are always so warm and welcoming, and we had no trouble getting seated at 6pm on a Tuesday. For 4 people with beers and 4 dishes, the total came out to around $140.

    Pork chops
    Tommy M.

    I had a coworker take me to this place because we're in town for business and he said he hast to take me to a place that is amazing food that has humongous portions. When we first pulled down the street I was like I'm not sure if this is a good place because it's kinda in an alley. However, they do offer valet parking and then when you come inside, it's crowded. And the reason why it's crowded is because their food is absolutely incredible. You can get like fried rice, humongous thing of fried rice for $23. I believe it is but that's enough for two people to easily share if not more. Then their pork chops is what we had and they were absolutely delicious. Service was great as well. They're just so busy. The poor girls were going crazy going back-and-forth to all the tables, but yet we always were taking care of. The facility has TVs. It's got a cool ambience. It's nice very loud because it's crowded but at the same time it's crowded because they're doing a great job with their food. Next time I'm in town on business, I will be back.

    Haikela M.

    This place is Da'kine!!! When we used to live out here we used to go here all the time. We left 6 years ago and came back for Xmas and was so happy this place hasn't changed! The fried rice, fried pork chops and special chicken is the holy trinity! Must get! The service is always on point and friendly. You can't go wrong with this place if you want some local food.

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    Ask the Community - Side Street Inn

    Are kids allowed to?

    Yes! When we were there, they were large groups of families, all eating, and they included children. The servings are huge. Great for families.!!

    Is valet parking still available? If so, what is the cost?

    It was available earlier this year , not sure of the price. There is a parking garage across the street.

    Where is patking?

    Side street parking in and around the neighborhood - we actually walked over so didn't have to worry about parking

    Do they take reservations?

    You definitely need to get a reservation. I have been turned away as a walk-in because there isn't a table available for hours. The food is well worth the time to make reservation.

    Do you have a party room to accommodate a medium size group about 30 people? Which location is better for this size of group?

    Yes they do

    Does Side Street Inn Kopaka St put MSG in their food? I have an MSG allergy/intolerance (pounding headache 4 to 5 hours after eating MSG).

    U should always ask or call before you go

    Do you have gluten free dishes?

    Yes, they have a fresh catch, bunch of grilled meats, just tell them to hold the soy sauce/shoyu on some if their sauces and fried rice dishes to be gluten free

    Not quite sure I understand the take out procedure? Two instances (on a Wednesday last month and today (thurs)) I have tried calling for take out but was told that take out orders weren't being taken; the website shows take-out hours.

    They're probably focusing on dine in customers now. Try the Kapahulu location.

    Anyone know when the Hopaka Street location will reopen after renovations?

    Hopaka location is currently open and conducting business with Covid safety procedures

    How much is the corkage fee?

    Do you have karaoke?

    No, the place has no dining area

    Do they serve breakfast?

    No, they don't open till after lunch. The closest thing to breakfast they have would probably be their fried rice.

    What's the best thing at side street in?

    Fried chicken and fried rice

    Aloha! My wife has a gluten allergy, I wanted to know what's gluten free on your menu other than salads?

    Fried rice, boneless kalbi beef, fries, poke, rib eye steak, ice cream, steamed snapper, pesto crusted ahi, steamed clams

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    If you're visiting Hawaii with a big group, 100% recommend taking them here…read more We initially were a party of 16, and showed up without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday. The staff was super nice about it and was able to accommodate us, with only a small request that we be out by 8pm since there was another big party with a reservation coming in. Absolutely reasonable. They sat us right away at three large tables, which gave us plenty of space for food and didn't force us to sit super close together. Menus, waters, plates, napkins, and forks were all brought out immediately, and our waiter was quick to take our order. We started with the prix fixe menu for 8-10 guests and were going to add other items à la carte, but a handful of our group accidentally went to the other Side Street location (make sure your group is all on the same page), so what we ordered ended up being more than enough. We left stuffed and with 5 boxes of food still. Edamame was nice and steamy, and large enough to easily pop the beans out with your mouth. Wish there was a bit more salt though. The farmer's salad had everything going on from citrusy to salty to crispy. Avocado had a little bit of oxidation but the capers, dressing and potato curls provided plenty of reasons to overlook it. The fried rice came in a hefty portion, with sizable pieces of bacon and sausage. The chicken I didn't realize was boneless based on the shape of the deep fry, but it was nice to freely bite into it without worrying about hitting anything with my teeth. Probably a bit too much on fried bits but still good. Pork chops had a better meat to crisp ratio in my opinion, as well as juiciness. They even came with ketchup on the side, which I love as a pairing but don't see much of at restaurants. My favorite meat item was definitely the sizzling boneless kalbi. The presentation on the sizzling plate with a side of kimchi was spectacular, and the meat was full of flavor. We also ordered yakisoba, which wasn't part of the prix fixe. Tasted good but nothing past standard expectations. We let the waiter know we had a 30th birthday at the table, and they brought a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, and did a decent job getting the whole room to participate in the singing. It could also be the type of crowd this place attracts, since it seemed that everyone was so friendly and approachable. Thanks to the quick and consistent service, we were out in a little over an hour with no complaints.

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