I came here maybe 5-6 years ago when they first opened, mainly to try their famous "flying…read morenoodles," which were such a trend back then. Honestly, everything was just okay--nothing really stood out to me--so we never came back. Over the years, though, I kept hearing friends talk about this place and say it was one of their favorite Chinese restaurants. I was still not convinced... and then my husband started hearing the same thing from more and more people. So, here I am, finally giving them another try! And WOW... the menu has changed and expanded so much since the last time I was here. There are so many more options now, and everything we ordered was flavorful and tasty. The portions are HUGE, and you can definitely tell they don't skimp on the ingredients, produce, or seasoning. We ordered the salted egg chicken wings and the stir-fried ong choy--both were really good! The drinks were also tasty, although they were a little not sweet enough for me, But I'd definitely order one again when I'm feeling healthier. Where have I been all these years?! ‍ This place has officially become one of my favorite spots for Chinese food. Sometimes you really do have to give a place a second chance!

You could drive past this place a hundred times without giving it a second thought. It's tucked…read moreinto a small strip mall, the dining room is no frills and if someone told me it was just another average neighborhood Chinese restaurant, I'd probably believe them. Then the food starts arriving. We ordered way more than we needed and almost everything impressed me. The chow fun was cooked exactly the way I like it. Chewy, smoky and never overcooked. My only complaint was that it leaned a little saltier than I prefer, but it was still very good. The Hainan chicken was the surprise of the meal. Perfectly tender with an incredible ginger sauce that I'd happily put on just about anything. Even the dishes I normally avoid won me over. I've never been much of a lotus root person, but theirs was crisp, savory and honestly delicious. The wontons were another highlight. Since we skipped the noodles, they generously gave us extra wontons instead, which was a really thoughtful touch. What really pushed this place from good to memorable, though, was the staff. We were there with our two and four year old and they couldn't have been kinder. They brought over little toys to keep the kids occupied, checked on us throughout the meal and made us feel genuinely welcome. None of it felt forced. It was just warm, thoughtful hospitality and that's something I always remember long after I've forgotten exactly what I ate. The bathroom situation isn't ideal, you have to use the one outside the restaurant, but that's really my only complaint beyond the slightly salty chow fun. This isn't the place I'd recommend for date night or a long evening out. It's the kind of neighborhood restaurant you walk into expecting very little, then leave thinking, that was a lot better than it had any right to be. We'll definitely be back.

Gotta admit that I didn't have ramen..but my friend did and thoroughly enjoyed it. I opted for…read moresharing gyoza (got both the fried and the steamed) plus the dynamite-sauced shrimp tempura. I ordered seconds on the yummy tempura. Will definitely have ramen next time...so many options!

3 and a half stars really... Full disclosure, I ordered…read morethrough Door Dash. My food was delivered with 20 minutes, which is incredibly speedy! The flavor of my creamy garlic shoyu ramen was fine. Nothing special, but good enough. However, it was cold (not room-temperature. Cold!) and there was very little of it. "Lazy tax" aside, I could've had a much tastier and more satisfying meal for way less if I had just added some veggies and (very) little meat to a pot of Sapporo noodles prepared at home. I understand times are hard, especially for small businesses, in this economy but pouring more broth would've made a big difference. Even if I had to po it in the microwave myself.

Fast lines, great food, close to a shopping mall, ice machine dont work sometimes, I go here at…read moreleast once a month with my buddy and it gets better every time. Great spot if you're looking for a place to fill you up for a cheap price.

Love this place! Reasonably priced, lots of options for add ons. Bowls are a good size and the…read moreudon noodles looked amazing. It's an order at the counter and take your food to the table. It's self serve on the sauces and drinks. The line outside looks a little intimidating but it moves fast. Inside has plenty of seating and no saving seats before you order. But don't stress the tables open up quickly. We did not have to wait. Great option for good food fast. I'll be back.

This place really tasted like a little piece of Japan! The ramen noodles were nice and chewy and…read morecooked al dente, exactly how I like my ramen. The broth was clean and flavorful, and there was a good amount of noodles. They have a lunch special every day from 11 AM to 2 PM. We ordered the lunch special and added two side dishes for only $3 more. Our total was just $18, which I thought was a great deal. The chicken karaage tasted really fresh and had good flavor. The beef was also very flavorful. The gyoza were just okay--not bad, but nothing special. Service was good and our food came out pretty quickly. I'd definitely come back here again for lunch. For the price, I think it's a great little spot for a quick and satisfying ramen lunch.

Solid ramen! I tried the tonkotsu spicy miso and it was so good, the char siu had a perfect balance…read moreof fat and meat. The ramen came out in less than 5 minutes. I subtracted a star because I took my vegetarian friend here and she ordered the agedashi tofu because the menu had indicated it was vegetarian, but it was served with bonito flakes. They should update their menu to remove the green leaf symbol! The restaurant has a lot of seating but i can see the parking lot being an issue when it's busy. The booths were comfortable!

How Have I Never Been Here Before? The Crab Curry Is a Must!…read more If you're craving flavorful Asian food, this spot is worth a visit. It's tucked into the corner of Market City Shopping Center next to Earl Sandwich Shop. The main parking lot gets busy, but there's parking in the back, too. We had a 7:45 p.m. reservation on a busy Friday night and were seated shortly after our reservation time. Once we sat down, service was great. We got water right away, and our food came out fast and hot. The shrimp chips tasted freshly made--warm, light, and so crispy. The salted egg yolk fried chicken was juicy inside with a crispy coating. The green beans with minced meat had just a little kick without being too spicy. The beef fried rice was good, though I expected a bit more flavor. But the crab curry stole the show. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the curry was packed with wonderful spices and flavor. I'd buy a container of just that curry if I could! Definitely make a reservation if you can. Walk-ins are welcome, and there's a sign-in sheet, but you may have to wait. Reservations can take a little persistence to get through, and this place is worth the effort. One more tip: it's BYOB!

My friend wanted to try it so we went! Not busy, but made reservation for a Thursday night. Popular…read morefor their crab dishes, every table had crab. Crab was a little expensive, but we did it. Curry crab- sweet curry, kind of an Asian style curry flavor. Not Indian. It's in between a Chinese and Thai curry. fried rice- it's not salty enough. It was okay. Hong Kong lemon tea- not strong enough, watery. True Hong Kong lemon tea is very strong. Black pepper sizzling beef- the most flavorful and tender dish. Chili oil- I asked for chili oil and they really gave me chili oil. I asked for chili oil with the pepper flakes and they said they charge money for that. So I just opted for the chili oil to make my friend rice more flavorful and a bit spicy, the oil was spicy, that's it, no flavor. Customer service- the male servers were very attentive. A typical Chinese restaurant inside

The perfect Udon! So much flavor and great variety of…read morechoices. Excellent Tempora and perfect elastic chew for their noodles. A wonderful meal every time.

We came across this place when we were getting coffee next door and my daughter wanted udon.its…read morevery small and the staff is very friendly and the service is fast.we had the spicy and my daughter got the dashi. The spicy is very very salty,I had to go ask for some hot water to dilute it to where it was edible to me.and the portions are small.we ordered the regular and a large for my daughter and they all came in the same size bowl.its the equivalent to in between a kids and an adult size if that makes any sense.so if your an adult order the large and hopefully it's more then five bites We tried the soup from our daughters bowl and even tho it looks very plain,its packed with flavor.if we ever go back we're gonna order that. To me its a bit pricey for what your getting.

I never wrote my update because I forgot, the place never improved. Still the same weird plastic…read morecontainer packaging, the dumplings if ordered fried, barely come fried. It's just kind of a mess. Theres not much else to say. The restaurant is closing next week, don't worry though, the owner has Tanaka Ramen making them a majority of money, so they won't be out on the street. (I personally don't recommend Tanaka Ramen as well, it's poorly made ramen with no authentic technique behind it and severely watered down.)

Fresh, tasty dumplings with a few standout options, but the dead atmosphere, awkward app ordering,…read moreand lack of energy make it easy to understand why the place was nearly empty at dinner time. See more here: https://maps.app.goo.gl/VbeNv12wMkQ9FoRJ8

I love Kamitoku. I…read morelove Kamitoku so much that I have recommended it to everyone I know. I have even recommended it to people who have and will probably never step foot on Oahu! That's how much I love Kamitoku. How revolutionary is it to use beef ramen broth (Beefy Wild) as shabu shabu broth. What genius came up with that?? The meat is also thick (unlike OTHER chain shabu shabu places that rhyme with Kabuya) and fills you up quickly (even in the set meals). I usually get the $17 eye round set that comes with meat, broth, veggies, and ramen noodles. I love the Beefy Wild and could drink the broth. Sometimes I get a side of rice and make a lil porridge with the broth. But you cannot go wrong with anything at Kamitoku. I love this place, so please never go out of business!

Worst "Japanese" or any kind of hotpot I ever had. SERIOUSLY. Wagyu didn't felt wagyu toughest…read morewagyu ever tried ! Ribeye that I honestly doubt it was any close to a ribeye. First batch of short rib was decent. So on my second round ordered three plates and those were seriously bad. After cooking them I could smell a strong Marie's meat smell. Taste was even worse ! I reported this and they switched it and tasted ok... I would say that if you dipped it the ponzu sauce I might not even realized because that would be covered by the sauce. AUCE hotpot that only offers ponzu as complementary and then charges you for green onions , or any other condiment you need for your dipping sauce!!!! That's a first !!!!! In a HOPOT PLaCE !!! But wait story isn't over! As we continue our dinner most of our soup has already evaporated so like a usual hotpot place we requested to refill a bit of the soup base. And it would be $1 each !!!!!!!!! How am I supposed to continue eating if you don't refill the soup base !! They end up adding tap water !!! UNBELIEVABLE!!!! Worst experience ever. And what's make it even funnier is every time I show my surprise to all their weird rules and stuff she replied with "oh Japanese hot pot is like this HAHAHAHHAHAAHAHAH IF YOU WANT A STORY TO REMEMBER THIS IS A NICE PLACE FOR THAT. Def not for a goood hotpot meal. Definitely not Japanese AT ALL

Pho is my go-to on a rainy day so since it's always raining in this island, I feel like I'm here…read moreall the time!! Luckily, da best pho is open 7 days a week so I'm able to get my pho fix in when I'm in Oahu. I've tried a few other pho restaurants on island and their broth is not as flavorful or authentic as this place. Diana is always working and is so friendly and efficient and fast. This lady runs the restaurant and serves everyone on her own with a smile on her face. Plenty of photos on the menu but I normally get the pho dac biet with fried egg rolls. Those two items hit the spot. I like that they use the skinny noodles in their pho. Good flavor in the broth, comes out fast and piping hot. The medium bowl is my go-to which gives me enough room to share the egg rolls with the bf. I always leave satisfied and full. Prices are very reasonable. Highly recommend for your Vietnamese food cravings.

Having "Da Best Pho" in the restaurant name means you have to live up to it. I was kinda excited to…read moresee how they were going to be different from the other establishments! Parking is free, but can be busy at times so you'll have to park at Foodland or behind the establishment. Huge menu, lots of items to choose from. Pho = pretty standard. It wasn't blowing my mind or anything. Vermicelli = Noodles were ok. They put a lot of veggies that it's more so like a salad than anything. Spring Rolls = basic, fine. Nothing really stood out to me too much. The food was functional as I was hungry. The restaurant was empty and the service was as minimal as it could be. The food was dropped off and then we paid. No water refills, just kind of left to eat. The server was on the phone the entire time and didn't seem to care about us very much. I came to try the food but I can't justify coming back based on the food and service. I wish it were different as I really don't like writing reviews like this but I always want to be honest so that you guys can get the best experience.

Nice little spot on king st across the Zippy's corporate building. Delicious Chinese, Szechuan type…read moreof cuisine with noodle and rice offerings. I had their pig trotter noodles and the double fried pork noodles with bell peppers! Such great flavors, they really have the sauce down. Must try is the double fried pork noodles with bell peppers. Both pictures were taken after a few bites! I'll be back to try the other items!

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.