Closest thing to Char Hun Sut! We've been looking a replacement for our favorite manapua place and this is the closest we've found. The dim sum is fresh and tasty. read more

This is my go-to spot for good, fast Chinese food. The hot food line is almost always stocked with freshly made dishes because they're so busy nothing sits around getting old dry and stale like at some other places. Portions are generous, especially the starches. For starches, you can choose from white rice, fried rice, or look fun noodles. From the menu, one of my favorites is the Cold Ginger Chicken. Tender and moist, they come with a really good ginger-scallion sauce in little separate containers. Once home, I like to strain out the oil and spread the sauce evenly over the chicken or put on top of white. Oh Em Gee, that's a meal in itself!! Their shoyu chicken is another favorite , and the dipping sauce on the side is totally slurp-worthy. For a quick snack, I love to quickly duck in for the steamed char siu bao freshly made with a generous, savory pork filling. Sooo satisfying!! Happy Eating! 15 read more

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I really like U-Choice In, I like the name too, It is your choice! Prior visits, I stop here mostly to get dim sum but this recent visit during the first weekend of 2026 for Manapua, but ended up getting a plate too since the food just came out, hot and fresh I got a 3 item plate, for our busy cleaning day and decluttering my place. It was the perfect choice to make at U Choice In! My favorite char siu Manapua from U Choice in, Its been a long time since I had a Manapua it just hits! Its $3.25, ( pricey!) I remember the days when it was in the $1. range. The manapua is nice and huge, lots of bun and the char sui meat is not on the sweet side. Its a nice meat to bun ratio. I got the 3 choice plate with half fried rice/chow fun and my choices are steamed fish with ginger onion, bbq ribs, and mapo tofu. I think total for this plate is $17. & some change, enough for 2 with leftovers. not bad. The food was actually tasty. Most times I just skip the hot food , but glad that I got a plate to try . The fish tastes like what I order at the Chinese restaurant, the mapo tofu was very good, along with the ribs. It's like getting Gourmet Chinese food at a fast food spot. I would def. be back to get another plate. U Choice In has a great selection of items besides hot foods, they got noodle soups, lunch plates, roasted meats, & assorted dim sum, remember U Choice so make it the best one ever! I recommend U Choice In, but FYI-parking could get crazy since U Choice is located on the same premises as Don Quijote, I parked in the 15 minute stall which was a quick in & out for me. They do get busy, the staff works pretty quick to get you orders filled and the lines moving. Glad they take credit cards, so you can splurge! read more

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Really good manapua for a fiar price. Pork hash and half moons are also 'ono, kids say it reminds them of char hung sut. Service is quick as well. Right next to Don Quiote so plenty of parking. Recommend!! read more

Talking about highway robbery I wanted a quick snack for lunch . Came across U-Choice in located outside Don Quijote Kaheka. I ordered 1 Man Tai su and 3 pork hash my bill was over $7. I couldn't believe when the cashier told me the price . The pork hash price is $1.65 per Wow! I guess I need to go to the Manapua truck I can probably get 4x pork hash and noodles w/a drink and it will still be under $7 bucks lol . For convenience and if your at Don Quijote Kaheka and wanted to eat Dim sum than probably go for it . Other than that I would rather go elsewhere. read more

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Probably the best baked bao with the most filling on Oahu. Not dim sum level but the best for local style baked manapua read more

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Great Dim Sum & Even Better Service We stopped by U Choice Inn to pick up baked manapuas and other dim sum to bring to our family on the Big Island. I called in my order for a 2pm pickup, and everything was ready and waiting when I arrived--super smooth process. I ordered: - 14 manapuas - 12 pork hash - 4 curry flaky pan - 6 gin dui - 3 duck bao (white folded buns) Total came out to $110, and it was well worth it. The manapuas were large, generously filled, and had a slightly sweet glaze brushed on the outside--really tasty. The rest of the dim sum was flavorful and fresh, perfect for sharing. What really stood out was the service. I asked if they could separate the order into individual boxes since the food was going to different households, and they were more than happy to help. One of the staff members even asked if we were taking the food off-island. When I said yes, she explained that it's best to pack the manapuas at room temperature so the box doesn't get soggy from condensation. I hadn't even thought about that, and I really appreciated her taking the time to explain it. That kind of care and attention makes all the difference. The food was solid, but the thoughtful interaction and genuine hospitality were the icing on the cake. I'll definitely be coming back. read more

U-Choice In - Baked manapua filling - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Takeout Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... Located at the far left end of the Don Quijote - Kaheka Street complex, U-Choice In has been around for years. It's an old school, dingy, establishment (with no air-conditioning) that serves local style Chinese cuisine. The door is kept open for the line of customers. Free shared parking is tight in the front of the building, but there's also a covered parking structure across Poni Street. Service is efficient and business-like. There was a line out the door, so every worker was busy. The line on the right is for plate lunches. There were many hot entrée choices. The line on the left is for dimsum, roast pork, and cha siu. Just give your order to one of the workers and they will package your food for you and tell the cashier how much to charge. I got a custard tart, rice cake, and coconut Jin due. The custard tart was small and average. The coconut Jin dui had good filling, but the mochi layer was a bit thick and chewy. The rice cake was the best of the 3 items! Some day, I'll go back and try other dimsum such as cha siu cherng funn, half moon, and taro puff. By the way - the advertising isn't correct. I asked for shrimp and spinach Dumpling - there was none. I also didn't see any dimsum with green wrappers. read more

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Located by Don Quijote, U-Choice In is a walk in spot with a plethora of dim sum offerings and other Chinese food. We parked in the parking lot out front and ended up going to U-Choice In and Don Quijote. We went earlier in the morning because we heard that there can be a line as the day goes on. Eventually, a line did form and most people seemed to know what they wanted coming in. The service was swift and the prices were OK. There are some tables outside of Don Quijote if someone wanted to sit down and eat. We decided to get the steamed charsiu manapuas and some siu mai. The manapuas were good, not a huge size, but they were very tasty. Next time, we will try a baked manapua or possibly some of the their other food offerings that can be seen behind the casing when you walk into the space. read more

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I love their baked manapuas. I just actually ordered some over the phone for pick up this morning to take to a pot luck holiday party. They are always a crowd pleaser! They are open 7 days a week. They also do door dash, which is really convenient, except on Sundays. read more

Ordered the mapo tofu and the jook.....both wonderful and satisfying. The service is always fast and the cozy nook is always full and noisy. My go to place for consistent good food and dim sum. read more

U-Choice In - Mapo tofu - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Take out dim sum cam be a shot in the dark sometimes. This was no blind shot. I've passed by U Choice lots of times but never bothered to try their Managua. I was missing out. I only tried the char siu sue and baked bao but both rate a solid 4 with me. The outer pastry was light and either flaky (sue) or soft ( bao). I'm more used to a pie dough-like pastry fir the sue, but this dough, more croissant-like, works, too. Both had a generous portion of chopped char siu filling, which was very moist... Definitely coming back to try their other dim Sims and their noodles, too! Great friendly service and parking in thr DQ lot wasn't bad either. read more

U-Choice In - Char siu sue (front) baked char siu bao (back). - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

U-Choice In is a yummy spot right outside Don Quijote in Honolulu -- and honestly the perfect reward after shopping inside for groceries + snacks for our HNL adventure. Quick, casual, and it hits exactly when you're hungry and want something satisfying. The steamed roast pork manapua is a MUST. The bun came out fresh and steamy with that perfect soft surface texture, and the roast pork filling inside was super savory and comforting. My only regret was not picking up more for the adventure ahead. I also got the Beef Chow Fun (U-Choice Special) and it delivered. Great wok hei on the noodles, and the beef was tender and velveted really well. Simple dish, but executed deliciously. Great eat for anyone craving Chinese after Donki runs! read more

Service is quick and fast. My cousin really liked the roast pork. The manapua filling tasted alright. The har gow was decent. The rice cake was delicious! This place is a takeout option only. It is very casual. The workers were friendly and patient as we decided what we wanted to order. read more

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I drove form Mililani just to go try the porkhash. Me personally I miss Libbys and Char Hun Sut. U-choice is at the top because the other two places have shut down. The porkhash is very nice. The service is good, They also have a wide array or other foods. The establishment is not big but they do have a few tables to eat. The place is pretty clean from what I saw. read more

Love their cold ginger chicken (whole) for $20.42 (including tax)! Super low maintenance place, nothing crazy but too value!! read more

This review is based only on the steamed manapua. Looking at the restaurant, it's typical for a local style take out. It has a ready made take out counter for your starch and proteins. There's a dim-sum counter to get your whole roast duck, manapua or pork hash. But, the steamed manapua. The bread is the same kind of bread like the roast duck bun. So it's not the kind of soft fluffy style you would find at dim sum. I'll just call that one the " classic " style. So it's not the classic style but the texture is smooth, firm but still fluffy. The char-siu filling is good. Moist and meaty. Not overly sweet. The chicken filling was skimpy and maybe a little bit dry. Hard to tell since there was so little of it. In a the area? It's an option. read more

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I like this hole in the wall place! I haven't seen places like this since I was a kid! Very nostalgic! Their baked char siu bun is sooo DELICIOUS!! I highly recommend it! My husband loves their big sesame ball! read more

I just love gow they make fresh manapua and pork hash and many more other things.I look forward to eating here so ONO . read more

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Today was a slow day at U Choice In. There was only one person in the place when I entered and he had already placed his order. I couldn't find anyone to take my order for a few minutes. I saw a sign to ring the bell for service, but lol there was no bell. After looking for someone, I saw a lady and she asked me what I wanted. It was clear that English was not her first language. So I switched to my Chinese American terrible attempt to request dim sum. Somewhat successful because everything else I just pointed to it. I picked up a steamed Manapua for my Dad. He loved it. The char siu steamed Manapua is rated 4.5 stars out of 5 stars. I was surprised that they sold palmiers! I asked if they made it locally. She answered in the affirmative. I tried one and it was good but not as flaky and buttery as I like them. I would rate the palmiers at 3 stars out of 5 stars. read more

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This review is strictly based on my single visit for char siu manapuas. I had a hankering for a good manapua and found this gem by Don Quixote. I tried both the steamed and baked char siu manapua and they were both lovely. Between the two, I thought the steamed manapua was much more enjoyable. I will say there wasn't a lot of filling, but I was satisfied. Also, the char siu was a bit sweeter than I would've preferred. Still, a solid option for manapua and char siu fans. Fairly priced. The real star of this local business was the woman who helped me inside. I regret not having gotten her name but she was sweet and kind. She helped me navigate through my choices and was very patient. read more

U-Choice In - steamed char siu manapua (left), baked char siu manapua (right) - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place has it all! Grouchy worker lady opening the doors late (and looking mighty irritated at the people waiting outside!). 15+ minute waiting (and still getting the order wrong and looking like YOU are the problem). What sounds like massive fighting in the back and Google translate failing to figure out what they are talking about..... Waiting people commenting on who's going to get their order the fastest cause it's taking so long. BUT THE FOOD! I think it's the best tasting steamed manapua that I have tried. I mean, it is REALLY GOOD. The pork hash is the BEST to me. It is pretty much perfect. It's the perfect size to dip in the shoyu/mustard and their shoyu/mustard mix is perfect. Until I eat a better steamed manapua and pork hash, this place is it. Consider the rest of the experience.... an experience you get for FREE! read more

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Delivery via DoorDash (excelkent as always!). First time customer here and why did I wait so long to try??? Got the 2-meat plate (tender juicy roast pork and char siu with choi sum and rice). Delicious! Roast pork wasn't salty (as most plates are) and char siu was the perfect level of sweet. Beef chow fun was moist and had choke tender beef too). Added manapua and pork hash for next day (why not? lol). Okay, this will be where my dine-out $$ will go from now on! read more

Favorite place to get manapua nowadays. I guess I never knew about this place growing up because it's located in town near the Don Quixote which I've never had to go to back in the day. I've only discovered this place within the last 5 yrs or so because we stay in Waikiki and it's just a 15- 20 min walk from whatever hotel we stay at. The manapua is so soft and steamy when we purchase it. We also get the Jin dui which comes in 3 flavors, char siu, black bean and coconut. I think the black bean is most popular. I've only been able to get it if I've gone earlier in the day. Sometimes the coconut or char siu are the only ones left, which are my favorite. These Jin dui are big too, not like the tiny ones you get in Chinese restaurants. I've also had some of the pastries filled with curry or char siu, those re some.of.my favorites as well. So flaky. They offer other dimsum, and plate lunches too. Workers are very fast and efficient. Especially when there is a line in the morning. You'd better know what you want when you get up there. It's pretty much all takeout because there is no seating indoors, but you can eat at the tables outside where all other diners go. First time I've ever gotten a box of manapua and looks like it will pack well for a plane ride home. read more

U-Choice In - Steamed and baked manapua - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

They are ok. I only go here because it's convenient. Not the best or the worst. Prices are significantly cheaper in person than through DoorDash. read more

This place fits the classic signs of an Asian restaurant where the food is gonna be fire. If you have to question how they passed their health code, the food is gonna be good and cheap. Now how they do that, is where I choose to take the "ignorance is bliss" mindset. Disclaimer: This review is based solely on the PORK HASH AND MANAPUA. I have never gotten a plate or anything else outside of the stuff on the left side of the building. And let me tell you, the pork hash is GREAT, I loved getting it whenever I'm in the area for work. Also, the line can get long during lunch time so be sure to time it right if you're on a time crunch. Why did I take off a star? Listen, there's only so much questioning you can do before you feel a little skeptical. Like sometimes I feel like my pork hash should be significantly hotter! Food temperature is something I don't mess with as someone who gets food poisoning because of that exact reason from other restaurants. Also, I've been coming here for two years and the shrinkflation is REAL sadly :( I definitely see it in the pork hash and I wish there was a solution to the problem. At the end of the day, I come here for the pork hash and it hits the spot whenever I'm on lunch break. But it's really disappointing when I get six but they do not feel kept to tempt. Sure, I can nook them in the microwave and maybe be done with it, but at the same time, I also cannot feel safe with that. read more

I've been coming U-Choice for good manapua, pork hash, roast duck, chow Funn. Prices are high nowdays for Chinese dim sum. Everything is tasty with a good selection. Staff is like most Chinese restaurants, order, pay and next? read more

Wanted pork hash and shrimp dumplings and nothing else was open. Walked in and it was empty. Located next to Don Quijote in town, so lots of parking. The dim sum was a little pricey, but when you want something, you want it. Also saw the roast pork hanging in the window and got a half pound of that. Service is slow! But the roast pork was worth it! Crunchy skin, super moist meat. Well worth it! The pork hash was meh. Dry, lacked flavor, and was def not worth the $7 for 4 pieces. The shrimp dumping a were terrible. Fishy tasting and the smallest amount of shrimp possible. Also def not worth the price of $7 for 4 pieces. Will be back for the roast pork if I'm in the area, nothing else. read more

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Love the food here. Manapuas are really good, the char sui filling is shredded which i love. They also have a chicken one which sells out fast. read more

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I have been going here for years but this is my first review. I love these guys, everyone says Chun wa kam. which don't get me wrong is very good but so are these guys. I love the baked char Siu Manapua and the pork hash is boom even my parents who are in there 70 like it when I am able to bring some home. The pork hash has pieces of vegetables and water chestnut and all that other good stuff, the baked manapua is so good and both were fresh right out of the big traditional steamers. Plus they have way more options than the other place. You can get some great roast duck and whole pieces of char siu as well as many other dim sum options. What's nice is they are open till 5:30 PM so if you need to pick up some stuff you can run to don quijote. I like the convenience. Sorry guys ate most of the evidence before I got to take pictures will take some next time promise. But definitely don't wait for the pictures go check em out now. You not going be sorry. Before I forget the ambiance or decor is old school Chinese restaurant because that's what they are. So If you want real Chinese without having to go all the way to Chinatown stop in and check this spot out. I do year after year. read more

Long time Dim Sum and Take Out Chinese Food Restaurant. Small corner shop specializes in Dim Sum, comfort Chinese food, and Roasted Meats. They make an exceptional Gon Lo Mein and Beef Chowfun. Most orders are take out, but they do have a couple of tables inside if you're lucky enough to get one. Otherwise there's always the food court seating. read more

U-Choice In - Roast Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

3.5 This place is right next to Don Quijote. I know there's a lot of food on the menu, but I come here only for the MANAPUA. They are perfect for a snack or even for an on the go meal. YUM!!! I usually buy a box or two to share. read more

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This use to be my go-to for manapuas. What happened?! I understand having to raise your prices because everything else went up. But to raise your prices and cut the portions. The baked manapua was half the size as before, it was chewy..overall nothing compared to how it use to be. Looked like a dinner roll. Guess I won't be coming back for awhile. read more

U-Choice In - Looking like a dinner roll vs manapua - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I think this place has new owners. Prices doubled all of a sudden. Anybody else now if this place has new owners? Food is still the same but that double in prices on some of the items is what gets 1 star read more

Bought Gau and a few other items. Ate pieces of the Gau and it tasted a bit funny. Looked closer and Gau had mold on top...

Yes, I'm still getting my usual plate from here. It's the two entree combo with one side. I always get the sweet & sour spareribs, shoyu chicken with chow fun. It was actually pretty good today. I really wanted to write about the jin dui. Most places on Oahu only make theirs with either shredded coconut or red bean. I prefer my jin duis to be salty. This is the only other place besides Sing Cheong Yuan on Maunakea that sells salty jin dui with pork filling. While it isn't quite as good as the ones at Fook Lam, it's up there. Jin dui is really hard to make. It takes a lot of skill to make it correctly. The consistency of the dough has to be just right or it won't balloon when you fry it. The temperature of the oil to the way you press on it when it's frying makes all the difference. Also, if not made correctly it will quickly deflate. The perfect jin dui is big, round, and thin on all sides. When amateurs make it it's thin on one side and thick on the other side, lol. That would be me. No matter how many times my mom tries to teach me it never comes out perfect. She said that she's going to disown me, haha. I give most people a pass when making this because I know it's really hard to make. Plus, they have the salty one, yay! read more

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We've been taking out at this establishment for years now but no dining in take outs only after the pandemic . They have the best steam manapua and bake manapua as well. They have a few dim sum such as pork hash, half moon and others posted on their wall menu. Our favorite is their bihon - rice noodle simply made with excellent taste. They also had Peking duck., roast pork among others meats sold by weight cut into bite sizes. They have also choices of hot meal plate lunches reasonably priced but towards the late afternoon choices are not as much. They also have other choices of option of their food that are shown with photos on their wall menu. It is located at the corner of the Don Quixote complex. One must try their outstanding Local style Chinese food. read more

U-Choice In - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located at Daiei Kaheka, I always seen this business but never been in it. Just so happen the other vendor ran out of food so I decided to try this place out. I didn't know what to eat. Because everything in there that was pre-made did not look good or appetizing at all. It actually looked grossed. Needless to say this establishment is not very pretty nor it has a wierd smell that didn't make me feel good. I just ordered me a Chinese chicken salad. After I ordered and paid for my meal, I had second thoughts after looking around the place. Creepy. As for the salad, lots of romaine lettuce and chicken with won tons to say the least I just ate a few bites because I didn't want to get sick. I don't be going back to this place. read more

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Outstanding cold ginger chicken! Always ordered the whole chicken with plenty sauce! Sometimes, like other restaurants, they forget to give me extra that I told them to charge me for! Frustrated that I had to ration the sauces they did send! No problems with half moons or the other items like manapua! read more

Make the scale used for weighing roast pork and char siu visible for customers to see. How are we supposed to know if what you charge us is correct. Even on their receipt, it doesn't show the weight, but their char siu is the best. read more