This review is for takeout. I made a phone order for pick up. The person taking our order was very…read morepleasant. The food was ready in the amount of time that was stated. When I went to pick up the food, I noticed they were packaged nicely. I like how they waited for me to arrive to make the boba drink. Everything tasted so good. Will come back to try other food on the menu.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Weekends are much BUTTER when you get to do the things you LOB(ster)! One of…read morethem being for me is going out n' eating good with my famILY while supporting local. We made a visit to Jolene's Hawaii in Ewa Beach n' I ordered a Buttah Lobster Roll + Waffle Fries with Creamy Sauce n' Birria Wontons + Consomme. I gotta say aside from the chunky garlic buttah n' meaty lobstah, the Asian style pickled veggies in the roll, give the crunchy texture n' next level flavor that is deliciously out of control!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: small, table seating can get filled up quickly, nice decor, the best is they have a sink to easily wash your hands EXTERIOR: in the same plaza as Ross, has picnic style tables on the side of restaurant + one right in front WAIT TIME: 15 mins between placing order n' receiving food PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: my go-to is their buttah lobster roll, which always hits the spot. Everything about it is delicious. I make it a combo n' either get the corn chowder or waffle fries, which are both great complimenting sides. The birria wontons are crispy n' make a nice appetizer or side to any meal. Especially with the consommé, full of flavor with a mild heat. Jolene's always has lots of good food n' drinks to choose from!

I placed an online order for pickup with a scheduled pickup time of 8:15 PM. I arrived a few…read moreminutes early, checked in, and the employee told me it would be "just a minute" before walking away. Since the restaurant looked very busy, I waited another 25 minutes, until about 8:45 PM. I then asked for an update on my order, and I was told it would be another 20 minutes. At that point, I asked if my order had even been started, considering it was only two Smash Burgers and an order of fries. Given the excessive delay and lack of communication, I requested a refund. The long wait and poor updates were very disappointing, especially since I had placed my order in advance for pickup.

Everyone ordered the same burger. The village smash burger…read morewith extra patty + cheese! Stack analyst: 7/10 This smash burger was solid. Crispy toasted bun, super thin patties with an awesome sear and crunchy edges. One of the few burgers lately I didn't feel needed extra salt. Could've used a little more garlic aioli, but overall it was delicious. Definitely would get it again __________________________________________________ Double stack Daddy: 9/10 Double patty done right. Crispy edges, juicy beef, perfectly melted cheese, and every bite was packed with flavor without feeling overdone. AIOLI WAS simple, fresh, and exactly what a smash burger should be. Definitely worth the stop if you're craving a legit burger. __________________________________________________ Braddah Big Buns: 7/10 Shmall kine dry, need more sauce, patty too wide for da buns. But buggah still action __________________________________________________ Grilled Apostle: 8.5/10 Order the Village Smash Burger will extra patty & cheese. Very flavorful, but not as juicy as I would like it. Bun was crisp, bacon added an extra touch to the burger making it more than average, delicious! __________________________________________________ Captain Messy Hands, Keeper of the Drip: 7/10 stepping into the smash burger arena for the very first time. Ordered the Village Smash Burger Double Angus patties, cracked pepper crust, mustard, bacon, lettuce, tomato, onions, American cheese, and their signature Village sauce. This thing came out looking clean, sharp, and locked in. First bite? I finally understood the smash burger hype. The patties were thin, crispy around the edges, and perfectly executed the way a smash burger should be. That cracked pepper crust gave every bite a nice little punch, and the sear on the beef carried the whole experience. No sloppy grill work here! This burger knew exactly what it wanted to be. Now let's address The drip. Or in this case... the lack of it. This burger leaned more dry than messy. Not Sahara desert dry and not dry in a bad way, just controlled. Precise. Balanced. The bun actually deserves respect here because it stayed soft, moist, and held together from first bite to last bite without collapsing under pressure. Structurally elite. But CMH lives for chaos. I like burgers that need a stack of napkins nearby. Burgers where sauce hits the wrist. Burgers that fight back. This wasn't that type of burger. And honestly? I still respect it. Final Verdict...A clean, well executed smash burger with serious crust game. Not a drippy monster, but a strong introduction to the smash burger world. __________________________________________________ The Premium Purists: 9.5/10 The Village Smash Burger is a trendy modern burger that still hits with nostalgic deluxe flavors. I was very impressed by this burger. To me it was luxury in every bite! The balance of flavors from the beef, seasoning, sauce and LTO was on point. Buns stayed solid throughout the entire experience. It's a smash so the patties were a little drier but to me the flavors made up for the lack of juice.

One of the better smash burgers I've tried, a real hidden gem. I know Shay's has been around for a…read morewhile and only now I got to try it. Look for the orange food truck across from Boston's Pizza along Kam Highway, you can't miss it. We got there about 1pm on a Monday and placed our orders right away. Everything is made to order so there is a bit of a wait, about 10 minutes. There are about 7 picnic tables and 4 shaded areas to eat. I was also surprised that there were quite a few Japanese tourists venturing out this side for Shay's. Their menu is simple, with 3 types of burgers and fries. We ordered the All American, Fun Guy, and Krazy Fries. I like how the burgers did not taste greasy but still had flavor. They also give disposable gloves if you're not a fan of getting your hands dirty. Will be back again next time I have a burger craving.

1- Fun Guy- Mushroom burger 1-All American 2 Burgers &…read moreFries Total: $41. Worth it? YES! Burger was super flavorful!! I had the mushroom burger (Fun Guy) it was super yummy!! Flavors were great & both the burger & veggies were cooked perfectly! Fries were too salty for my liking but still good My husband had the All American w/ crazy fries. He said the crazy fries were good. He liked the sauce. He enjoyed the burger too! Service was fast and cooked to order. Lots of parking but parking is in a lot. We came before and now they have renovated the area with another truck vendor and seats with umbrellas to sit and enjoy your food. However, we are in the car because the heat was too much for us LOL! Will definitely come back for another chest diet meal!

I came here when they first opened in Kapolei and I've been loving it ever since. I love Earl's…read moreMushroom Swiss. A mushroom and Swiss burger is in my top three of burgers and the one at Earl's is one of the reason's why. It's messy, but oh so flavorful. The paper bag that they serve it in is much appreciated else I'd be wearing half of it in my slobbering hunger to stuff it in my face. The orange bang they have on tap and the frozen custard complement with just the right things to bring me back to my childhood. Great service, convenient location, and delicious food! If you're in the area don't miss out

The pastrami burger is a very satisfying meal. Not greasy. Looks like a small burger but it's a…read morelot. The sauce and pickles is just what it needed. Everything is fresh. The bun is soft. The fries were a little cold. The cashier was nice and friendly. The food was quick to come out.

Mahi ʻai Table is tucked inside what might be the fanciest Foodland I've ever walked into…read more Seriously, fancy-shmancy grocery store with a proper sit-down restaurant inside. We came just for dessert and I had the lilikoi crème brûlée. SO good. Creamy and tangy, not overly sweet, with that perfect crackly caramelized top. The lilikoi gave it this bright tropical hit that made a classic dessert feel very Hawaii. Did I expect to find one of my favorite desserts of the trip inside a grocery ...Nope -- will I be back - Absolutely !!!

Looking to escape the heat? Located just inside of the Foodland at Kamakana Alii is this delicious…read morefarm to table menu that is very creatively crafted. We were the first guest to be seated as soon as they opened. The attentive host sat us in a booth, my favorite section. Our server Chuck was wonderful! Very friendly and attentive. He was also the bartended, so of course, I'm going to order an espresso martini right off the bat. I've never experienced a martini with condensed milk before, it tasted like a latte. The stand out meal for me was the salad, it had mochi crunch in it with hints of wasabi. It was so good that i returned the following week for more! pro tip: add crispy shrimp

Nobody told me five guys had unlimited toppings for no charge!!!…read more Listen, I am not a burger person, so five guys never interested me. Until one day we grabbed dinner here with another family and I had to eat here, and I was shocked in the best way. I scanned the menu for something I could eat thinking I'm only eating fries, but then I saw the grilled cheese....and then I saw additional toppings are no extra charge?! And they serve mushrooms?! I added on that protein with veggies with ridiculous excitement. While waiting for the food, I really do appreciate that you can see it all being made, so I'm surprised no one talks about it for it's apparent freshness. And comparing the price for what you get, I hope they continue to stick around. The aesthetic of the place just screams old hospital with all the bright lights and white and red, and it kind of hurt my eyes so I'll eat here again, just not stick around. Call me crazy, but I liked the grilled cheese. Everything was smashed well that allowed the bread to melt together and be held by the cheese. I also appreciate the mushrooms being added and everything was good for the price. Why did I take a star off? Just needs a little more work cleaning. When we went, there was no one inthere, so there's no excuse for the kids chair being dirty with soda spilled on it and it was there before we walked in for who knows how long. They definitely had enough time to go over the store and prep for the rush, or in this case, for two families to come in and eat.

Unfortunately, my humburger patties were very dry and overcooked. Meanwhile, my boyfriend's…read morecheeseburger patties were perfectly cooked to a medium doneness. I do appreciate that the burger came with two patties and filling portion. Hamburger $12.59 Fries Regular $7.79 Large Drink $4.37

Awesome place to get local food and burgers. Food comes out fast and delicious. Great spot to come…read morefor lunch, limited space inside to eat but can take out. Parking lot has plenty stalls.

My mom saw this place on TV this morning and she had high hopes for the food but sadly we were…read moredisappointed. We can deal with it being kinda in the ghetto of Waipahu but it was the very unhappy (clearly annoyed) counterperson who was taking our order - who SNAPPED AT MY MOM because she was confused with what comes with their plate lunch AND then the cook (assumedly - a different person than who took our order) annoyingly brought our items out to the table. She ordered the chop steak - I thought tasted ok, but it was seasoned heavier than my mom would like. Portion was right for the price. I got their signature Loco Moco burrito - SAD. It was $20, majority rice and mac salad, no meat. I needed a knife to cut the burrito in half, there was no counterperson or anyone available to ask for a knife, so I kind of looked around their register area and found a random one on the side, cut the burrito in half, DEFINITELY NOT how they showed it on TV, if the counterperson came back, I probably would have asked for them to swap it out. We were sitting for about 25 mins - nobody came back to the counter? If it wasn't for the counterpersons unfriendly attitude I was planning to buy their signature dessert to go, but I was turned off by the whole experience AND he didn't come back out anyways until literally I was throwing our containers away. He didn't greet us. Thank us. Ask how everything was. Or say anything when we were leaving. We saw the owners on TV and are happy and glad to support a local business BUT NOT when your employees are rude and unfriendly. $45 - 1 mini plate + 1 signature item and 2 cans of soda, I would SKIP this place

Wide variety local food and sushi choices, fair prices, large plate lunch servings, Convenient…read morelocation and fast friendly service!

Havent visited Lucky Box and since we live in the area we decided to take out some plate lunches…read more We came at around noon and it wasn't to busy for a Saturday lunch hour. We ordered a loco moco, chicken cutlet and a fried chicken plate. Staff was friendly when taking our order and were fast to get them out to us! The loco moco was great! I enjoyed the gravy and their patty was a good size. The runny eggs are also a must!! The chicken cutlet was good as well. Crispy and flakey on the outside and the gravy was a nice touch. Best to eat it fresh before the chicken starts to get soggy. With so many on the menu, we plan to come back again to try out their other items!

The food here Is always good. My go to is the chicken pesto panini. It's shareable if you want a…read moresnack but overall pretty filling. The shave ice is one of my favorites on the west side! The lychee mint is very refreshing. Overall the service was decent, we got our food quickly and the ambiance was very nice, we sat on the patio and there was live music too!

i usually really like island vintage cafe because i normally have time to look through the menu and…read moredecide what i actually want. but this time, we ended up waiting in line to order instead of getting a table first, so that was my first mistake. which leads me to my second mistake... i impulse ordered and got an acai bowl and a kids mac and cheese. i also got a matcha, and that was really fire easily a 10/10. the service was also a 10/10, and my boyfriend loved his lox bagel, so there were definitely some wins! but when my acai bowl came out... i kid you not, it was granola with a side of acai. like actually crazy. there was so much granola that i genuinely had to search for the acai. and the mac and cheese??? i would totally recommend it if you have a strong stomach. unfortunately, i do not. it was basically an order of cheese with a side of mac. the cheese was fighting for its life. but besides those two questionable food decisions, everything else was awesome. the matcha was amazing, the service was great, my boyfriend was obsessed with his lox bagel, and i still really like this place overall. would i recommend island vintage cafe? absolutely. just maybe get a table first, take your time with the menu, and do not impulse order like i did.

We always go upstairs to Restaurant Tombo after a round of golf at the Ewa Beach Golf Course…read morebecause the food is great and the service is friendly. We had a table for 10 on a Tuesday and ordered a few pitchers of beer to go along with the agedashi tofu, crispy French fries and ahi poke nachos. We always have the agendas tofu because the give you a whole block of tofu cubed, battered and deep fried swimming in a light shoe based sauce, really delicious and served piping hot. The fries were served with garlic and were nice and crispy. Ahi poke nachos were excellent, I would order it again. Best of all, the prices are very reasonable. The tofu was just $11, up from the previous $10 but still a great deal.

Our golf club was out at 360° Ewa Beach C.C. and after our round we dined at Restaurant Tombo on…read morethe 2nd floor of the clubhouse. There is a wide selection of dishes, including starters, sushi, salads, soups, sandwiches, burgers, plates, and bowls. Besides sharing a pitcher of beer, my tablemate ordered the Pastrami Sandwich and I had the Korean Fried Chicken. My plate came with rice and mac salad, but I asked for French Fries in place of the rice. Alas, I got a plate with rice and fries. Sigh. The pastrami sandwich comes with a choice of fries, mac, or green salad. My tablemate opted for the mac salad. Except for the faux pas on my dish, the food was well presented and prepared properly. Service was fine and the prices reasonable being that it's 2024. My primary quibble is their hours of operation. 11am on weekdays and 10am on weekends is too late for a golf course restaurant. They have a breakfast menu but why bother? Our tee time was at 6:40am so we had to find breakfast elsewhere. My other quibble is the limited choice in beer by the pitcher ... Bud Lite? The restaurant is nice and it could be so much more ... a conditional recommendation for now.