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    4.7 (19 reviews)
    Closed 4:00 pm - 9:00 PM

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    Spicy garlic shrimp, chicken nachos

    Only one lady working so might be a little wait but the food was really good, shrimp tasted fresh, flavorful, and the rice also soaked up the spicy garlic oil well tasted really good. Enough salad to combat the butteriness of the spicy garlic butter. The chicken nachos were also good , chicken was seasoned and overall had a great experience! Would highly recommend checking out

    Andy F.

    A true hidden gem in Waikiki. It's so hidden that no Yelper discovered it until the same time I went to it, and it's been there for a couple of years! Tapas Kitchen is your typical food truck. It's a one woman show who does all the work, and everything's made to order. Only open from 3-9pm everyday except Wednesday. This food truck is located on a small dead end road, Lauula St. Be careful as this street is separated. You'll take a left onto Lewers St. from Kalakaua Ave., and the next left is where you'll find Tapas Kitchen. There's parking stalls in front and behind the food truck. Pay via QR code. The food here is majority Mexican with a hint of Taiwanese and local food--from birria tacos to Bao Buns. There's tables and chairs set up outside, so there's a street food feel. We started with the Garlic Shrimp. This was quite good. The shrimp was perfectly cooked--soft shell and plump meat. And obviously nice and garlicky. With the shrimp on top, the rice soaked up all the oil and garlicky goodness. The Chicken Wings were fried and seasoned very well. A nice chili kick with a hint of sour from the lime. The meat was tender and tasty. Fried Shrimp was good! It wasn't the flattened style that was pictured on the menu, but the straightened style. I prefer this way a lot more as the flattened style overcooks easily and the meat is too thin to appreciate the shrimp. Next was a treat, a special off the menu sort of treat, fried oysters! Moist and juicy meat. Fried exceptionally! Thinking about it makes me want to go get more! Finished off with an Açaí Bowl to (sort of) balance out the fried food fiesta. Typical ingredients, but they were fresh. Overall, a nice "snack" in Waikiki. It definitely had the street food vibe with hot and fresh food immediately to your table, and a friendly and sociable owner/chef. It was definitely more comfortable away from the busy streets and sidewalks. Can't wait to come back to try more things. It's Waikiki prices for sure, but if it's good, why not?

    Oh my god, how can it be so delicious? This beef is so fresh and delicious. The service is also very good

    Hidden gem. Took a bit of sleuthing to find. Follow your ears (loud music) to the taco truck in the alley next to the gated park. Take the short cut through the walkway next to Skin Deep tattoo parlor. We ordered the garlic shrimp, pork belly bao and carnitas nachos. The owner was very nice and a one woman show. Food was made to order and we waited about 25min, but it was worth it. It was so scrumptious there were no leftovers. Garlic shrimp super tasty. Nachos were very yummy...didn't taste like your typical LA nachos and I can't put my finger on it, but it was unique and delicious. Just remember to let the steam out or your crispy chips will become soft, but still yummy. The pork buns were tender. Would come back again to try other dishes!

    Spicy garlic shrimp. Delicious.

    So good! The shrimp has a lot of flavor. We loved it!!!! If you come to Hawaii, everyone will be so satisfied

    Laura T.

    Very convenient spot in the Waikiki area. Super friendly staff and very helpful with questions on the menu. The sitting area is ample and not hot since you get a nice breeze yet not windy. I had the coconut fish, serving size perfect. The rice had a nice taste, but slightly dry.

    I think everyone should try out this place! This place is like a secret, hidden in the wall, paradise for food. The shrimp plate I got was .... INSANE! Definitely comparable to my favorite at north shore. This is equivalent! Awesome food! Chill vibes. MUST TRY!

    Birria chimichanga
    Mellowie L.

    Oh man, the shrimp is large! Fresh green salad on the side. You don't need to go to the North Shore to queue up; you can also find garlic fried shrimp in Waikiki! Just walk to the back of busy Kalakaua Ave, down a small alley, it's only 1 minute away. There are tables where you can dine. Right next to the food truck, there is a park where you can enjoy your meal in a peaceful environment away from the busy streets. As a local, I will definitely visit this food truck again for their delicious garlic shrimp. The owner is super kind. Highly recommended! Meter parking lot is right next too

    Birria Tacos

    The birria tacos were very tasty and portions were generous. The owner was super friendly too.

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    Wow the tacos and garlic shrimp were delicious! We've tried the restaurants here and this food truck has been the best.

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    Seasons Taiwanese Eatery

    Seasons Taiwanese Eatery

    4.5(283 reviews)
    3.1 miChinatown
    $$

    This is on of my favorite places to eat. My husband introduced me to Seasons, and now every chance…read moreI 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/

    I ate here for the first time and how did I not know this place existed? It is located on the…read moreground 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!

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    Inside

    Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - 11. Classic Beef and Tendon Noodle

    11. Classic Beef and Tendon Noodle

    Seasons Taiwanese Eatery - New location is around the corner, towards the canal.

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    New location is around the corner, towards the canal.

    Dew Drop Inn

    Dew Drop Inn

    4.1(611 reviews)
    1.8 mi
    $$

    We ordered pickup here and it was delish! Usually pickup food can be tricky and may not be as good…read morebut it was! I followed recommendations by others and ordered Orange Beef, Garlic String Beans, and my husband got Mongolian Beef. Honestly the Mongolian Beef wasn't good, but the Orange Beef and String Beans were delicious! They gave it to us with the sauce on the side which is smart so it doesn't become soggy. I was suspicious cause the fried beef looked white so I was nervous but when we dipped the beef into the sauce, it was soooo good! We will have to try this place again but so far this has been the best Chinese food that we've found on island! And my aunt used to have Chinese cooks from China that worked in her restaurant so I'm very picky!

    First time visit, but looking forward to our next time…read more Dropped in on a Friday at 4 PM for an early dinner, beat the crowds and the staff accommodated an odd number of party of five at a spacious table. PARKING: we walked over from a nearby apartment, but the narrow lot had only a handful of spaces and was full before the restaurant opened. plan on street parking, Beretania at dinnertime :(( SERVICE: Service was friendly and attentive, staff made good suggestions about the right amount of food to order. FOOD: Dishes were all very tasty Tofu choisum - tasty and light. Garlic beans - super crunchy yet soft inside, perfectly cooked. best i've ever had. Salt and pepper shrimp - huge crispy butterflied shrimp. Chicken potstickers - well cooked but ordinary, could use a little more filling Pork soup dumplings - juicy, subtle flavor. Maybe i'd order it every second or third visit for variety. Orange chicken - Over marinated, like when the meat turns translucent if you know what i mean. Also the sauce is a little heavy. Crispy duck - a bit too salty.

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    Dew Drop Inn - Stuffed sesame bread

    Stuffed sesame bread

    Dew Drop Inn - Ground Pork & Tofu with Sesame Bread (top), Spicy Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken

    Ground Pork & Tofu with Sesame Bread (top), Spicy Mongolian Beef, Orange Chicken

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    Shao bing (sesame bread pocket) with pork

    Fooki

    Fooki

    4.4(828 reviews)
    10.0 mi
    $$

    It was KISMET we ended up here! This was hands down one of the best Taiwanese restaurants I have…read moreever been to! My family was in the area to shop over at Crafts Way and I found Fooki on Yelp as a nearby food option. It had something for everyone in our group of seven: 2 vegetarians, 1 vegan and 4 meat eaters. The restaurant had a divy vibe, cozy and welcoming. The service was very friendly and the server was incredibly knowledgable about their menu and how what made some of their dishes stand out from what's expected. The Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries are a must! They totally reminded me of my childhood and the kind of fries I'd get at the amusement park back in Taiwan. Here's everything we ordered. Every single item was a hit! -stewed egg -stewed tofu -Majiang noodles -Lu Rou Fan -Grandpa Rolling Beef -Scallion Pancake -Fooki Bao -Tofu Bao -Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries -Veggie Scallion Noodles -Fooki Bowl -BoomBoom Chicken If we ever find ourselves back in Aiea again, we will be stopping in!

    I've always wanted to try this place because I love Taiwanese food. But maybe because I had such…read morehigh expectations, I was pretty disappointed with everything. First, the price was pretty high compared to the amount of food they served and the flavor of their menu. The pork rice bowl had way too much rice compared to the pork, and I think I only had half of the rice to eat with the pork on top. All the foods we ordered wasn't very flavorful either and they charged 3% for credit cards. The economy is tough right now so that may explain the card charge and the portion size but I don't think I'll be going to this place again. It was good to try but wasn't impressionable!

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    Fooki - Insect on rice

    Insect on rice

    Fooki - Braised beef Noodle Soup

    Braised beef Noodle Soup

    Fooki - Grandpa Rolling Beef- the perfect appetizer!

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    Grandpa Rolling Beef- the perfect appetizer!

    Fun Station

    Fun Station

    4.6(692 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    All I can say about eating at the - "Fun Station" is that it's more fun when eating with a friend,…read more& getting a 20% discount.........well, that's just an extra bonus! So the thing about coming to Fun Station is the "suspended flying noodle thingy" which I didn't go for, but if you like Instagramable stuffs, then I supposed you would probably go for that flying-noodle dish. As for me, I mainly came to try their Minute Chicken Cake Noodles, and as a bonus......... I actually got a 20% discount thanks to my friend - Jennifer C. who let a Bruddah know about da DEALAGES in da Sunday food section newspaper, as they had a coupon! The Sunday morning when I came with my friend, I can clearly see that this restaurant was thriving, as every table in the restaurant was taken. Fun Station specializes in noodles, but if you're not into that, they do serve other items like - soups, vegetable dishes, rice plates, & porridge (jook). Upon looking over the menu, we ordered the following items - 1. Frrrrrrried Chicken Wings ($9.95) for an appetizer 2. Minute Chicken Cake Noodles ($17.95 - minus da 20% coupon DEALAGES) 3. Beef Brisket Tendon & Won Ton in soup ($18.95) What can I say about da grub??? Da chicken wings came out hot & crispy. Although they featured only "flats" vs. drums (I like drums), I must say da wings was nicely executed. As for the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles.........nicely plated on a fancy smanshy panda plate. The cake noodles weren't drowning in gravy, so the noodles stayed crispy on the dish. I really liked how they did this dish, and would easily come back here to eat it again. My friend had the Beef Brisket Tendon & Won Ton soup. The dish looked good, and there weren't any complaints, so I take it that it was pretty ono! Overall, a very satisfying meal and the service here was on point, as the staff was friendly & very efficient. Easy 5 stars for the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles! Chance 'em!

    Not gonna lie, Instagram got me on this one. I was so intrigued by the flying noodle that this…read moremade it on my list so I can go there during my vacation in Oahu. That was the first thing we ordered and the waiter asked if we've had it before so they could make sure that they presented it as the picture show it. We also ordered the chicken wings, salt and pepper pork chops, garlic, bok choy, and the salted fish and chicken fried rice. Everything was so delicious. Food was promptly delivered, and staff was very friendly. It's also BYOB and there's a Foodland in the parking lot so that was a plus as we went to the store to get some alcohol. Restaurant is very casual with about 10 to 12 tables. They were pretty busy when we arrived, but they moved with the quickness to make sure everyone got their food timely. I love the presentation of the flying noodle, although I was in a fan of the dish itself as it had a little sweetness, which I wasn't a fan of. It was just OK to me. However, everything else we ate was tasty and decently priced.

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    Fun Station - Inside the restaurant.....

    Inside the restaurant.....

    Fun Station - Wonton close-up

    Wonton close-up

    Fun Station - Choi Sum & Beef Cake Noodle

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    Choi Sum & Beef Cake Noodle

    Joy Cup Noodles Mean - In the mood for something cool and refreshing, then come see us!

    Joy Cup Noodles Mean

    4.5(293 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Keep an eye out for this hole-in-the-wall noodle spot off of Kalākaua. There is a small parking lot…read morewith a few dedicated stalls up front making it super easy if it's not busy. Good thing all of the food came out as they were ready, since items like their fresh blanket noodles took longer to prepare (but def worth the wait). We started with their chicken wings which were lean on the meat but I think that made it easier to flash fry because they were so hot and crispy and still juicy! We also ordered their cucumber salad and eggplant salad-- I'd probably just go with the cucumber salad next time but both were good. For noodle dishes we went with the dan dan, ja jiang and the beef noodle soup but we subbed it for the blanket noodle for an extra $4. Hungry but also in the mood for karaoke? Come here!

    Joy cup noodle mean is under new ownership with a new cook. They might've changed the name to wah…read morekung with joy cup underneath the main name. The proprietor is a lovely friendly person. The place was empty for lunch. I was so looking forward to the blanket dan dan noodles and cucumber salad. Sadly the flavors are completely different. The XLB were bland and half of them had no soup inside. Cucumber salad, mapo tofu, pork belly noodle bland. Dan Dan noodle bland and the blanket noodles too thick. Gone are the flavorful dishes and mouth numbing heat that I associated with joy cup noodle mean. The ong choy was well cooked and seasoned nicely. The gentleman was so nice I almost hate to write this update but I think people should know that this is no longer the joy cup noodle mean that we knew and loved.

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    Joy Cup Noodles Mean
    Joy Cup Noodles Mean
    Joy Cup Noodles Mean

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    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine

    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine

    4.3(210 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$

    Authentic Chong Qing style noodles - really worth to give it a try. Some hopefully helpful tips:…read more1. The noodles only have one size but it's pretty large. Depending on your appetite, two ladies could possibly share. We ordered 2 and it was enough for 3 people to share. 2. Since we do not eat anything spicy, we asked for non-spicy from the get-go at ordering. The owner was able to accommodate. 3. Parking is street parking only but readily available fronting the restaurant. 4. The restaurant space is rather small, so it gets busy during meal time. We often take out by ordering ahead of time.

    stand alone restaurant - with limited seating insides…read more freshmade noodle for sure noted with quality. Do recommended getting chewy noodle vs flat noddle. The texture is more enjoyable when eating. Flat noddle - would have prefer to be more wide in size. Had the beef noodle classic -flavor in broth was decent, but could use with additional pickle vegetables to bring some sour and cut the richness of the broth. beef itself was very tender and came in separate bowl. Breakdown easily. not spicy at all though. next dish tried - was the pickle fish noodle - first time trying to dish anywhere. Surprisingly preferred this over the beef noodle. a little bit of sour, but just the right amount with the creamy broth mix. This with the chewy noodle was bomb. Highly recommended* price - reasonable for quality - but could have more noodle for quantity*

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    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine - Unique cr code menu

    Unique cr code menu

    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine - 泡椒鸭爪米线(Duck Feet Rice Noodle)Added Duck Blood (good!! Nice numbing and spicy)

    泡椒鸭爪米线(Duck Feet Rice Noodle)Added Duck Blood (good!! Nice numbing and spicy)

    Wuwei Chong Qing Cuisine - Pork with green peppers and fried egg

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    Pork with green peppers and fried egg

    Yi Xin Cafe - Teddy bear iced milk tea

    Yi Xin Cafe

    4.4(442 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    $$
    Takes reservations
    Catering service

    I saw local UTuber Sean Kaleponi (The Hawaiian Traveler) eat at YXC, and I said I gotta hit this…read moreplace. Its located in the Foodland Mall in Kaimukī. We had to order one of their sig crab dishes, and we rounded out the meal w/ beef and long beans, sweet & sour pork belly, eggplant and fried rice. The crab was amazing! The curry sauce was so deep & complex. In addition, the crab was fresh bc they have tanks in the restaurant. Of course I called dibs on the head, and it was packed with goodies. I added rice to the head (in Ilocano this is called "labay", adding rice to soup or broth to extend the meal). I was in heaven. The other dishes were all big portions and very good. The meat was tender, and the veggies were fresh and crunchy. I believe all the other dishes were ~ $20/each. The staff was super nice. We didn't have a res, but luckily we were seated in 20 min on a busy Sun night. Regarding the dining area, its tight but comfy. You have to wash your hands after, and the bathrooms are clean. I will def return the next time I come home. I want to try another crab dish (about 8 versions), and build a meal around the crab.

    Visited at 3pm to avoid the crowd. Ambiance was nice and less noisy at this time. Friendly server…read moretook our order and the food arrived promptly. Bitter melon and egg was soft and tender. Pork chop was salty and crispy. Honey walnut shrimp was big, juicy and the candied walnuts was plentiful. Malaysian fried rice tasty, and the Singapore rice noodle flavorful. The meal was scrumptious and delicious like a well prepared home cooked meal! Will definitely be back to try new items on the menu.

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    Yi Xin Cafe - 3/19/23 inside

    3/19/23 inside

    Yi Xin Cafe - Szechun spicy JJ chicken pot

    Szechun spicy JJ chicken pot

    Yi Xin Cafe - Impressive presentation that served with sizzling sound, but the beef was too well done & on the tough side.

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    Impressive presentation that served with sizzling sound, but the beef was too well done & on the tough side.

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