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    Upscale Hawaii

    3.2 (406 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Seafood, Burgers
    Open Open 24 hours

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    UPSCALE HAWAII ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Garlic Chicken & Kalbi Mix Plate
    Aidan A.

    I was influenced from tiktok and also a friend of mine that lived in the area about this place after i worked and considering it was late, it hit the spot 100/10! the service was pretty good considering a lot of people were there. I ordered the kalbi and garlic chicken mix plate and let me tell you. it was BOMB! the kalbi was cooked perfectly and the garlic chicken was crunchy and had AMAZING flavor! this photo was taken my first time but when i went the second time, i got the garlic chicken again but with the meat jun! the meat jun was sooo ono! it was cooked perfectly and the sauce was also really good. if im ever in town late, definitely going again!

    Mochiko chicken and bbq chicken mix
    Jon B.

    Two things to ask before you decide on coming here. Do you want a delicious meal? Do you want prompt service? This checks off both on my list. If you're a person that prefers casual, and ONO food come here! That's just the food and speedy kitchen service! This restaurant is also 24 hours! Pro tip, call ahead to have your food even quicker! Lastly, if you post food pics for the gram... look no further!

    Jessica R.

    First review of 2026, review way over due lol been here a bunch of times already. Upscale Hawaii, open 24-7, in the heart of kalihi, with the bomb ahi katsu and other kine local kine grindz??? No can go wrong wit that. My favorites from here is the Wingdings and ahi katsu. We come here every so often when we get off work late. Perfect, cuz not much places open late.. so u know what I mean... diners it is lol They are located next to Kapālama post office, right on king street, no can miss it. They have couple outdoor seating tables, but I would just take out and bring home to eat and pig out in the comfort of my own home lol If there's anything they could improve on would be customer service. The bunch of times I went was always different personality. Nice, and then just the norm, "how can I help you?".. maybe a little more enthusiasm lol who am i kidding, if I had to work overnight, I'd be grouchy AF or if I had to work PM periodt lol... no thanks. Lol.. nah but the last visit, was one guy, and he was on his phone for a sec, as I was in front ready to order. Everybody knows, in customer service, customers always come first. Lol. Would be nice if they opened up indoor seating? Maybe?! No but other than that, you gotta have the diners upscale menu! Go check em out everybody!

    Fried poke
    Tanya T.

    Arrived late and was so grateful to find a local food spot that was serving up the grinds. We got grilled ahi steak ($16.95) and fried poke ($8.50). The online interface was easy to navigate when placing this order. The portion of the fried poke was tiny but ample. We enjoyed our pricey meal and would definitely visit again.

    Special Bruddah Moco
    Dan A.

    I tried their Special Bruddah Moco - and it's special alright...not special ed...but spashal. Aurite. So, the Special Bruddah Moco consists of two eggs ( your choice of how they're cooked ) , brown gravy, on a bed of rice ( options there as well). The special: Palm Corned Beef. Quite good. Ordered via the Beluga app. $13 for a solid breakfast. Open 24 hours; the negative being you have homeless derelicts. This morning, there was a typical deranged individual talking/arguing ( to/with its invisible enemies) and changing clothes Parking stalls in an L-shape around the perimeter of the former Diners..

    Cheeseburger
    My My N.

    When we got here, we were second in line. By the time it was our turn, it took awhile before the cashier took our over. Waited for a bit perhaps 10 minutes to order just a cheeseburger. Got it within 5 minutes and it's cold. Took one bite and there's a weird aftertaste.

    Ahi katsu plate
    Cheryl B.

    Open 24/7. Sometimes they can get real busy so I ordered and paid online. Arrived at the time is said the order would be ready but for some reason the order wasn't even made yet, didn't have to wait too long because we were the only ones there. Love the signature ahi with bomb sauce and the ahi katsu plate. Whenever we go late night we also get the tuna melt and chowder.

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    Jaimie S.

    First off- cannot beat 24 hours in Hawaii. So let's give Diners that. I used to come to upscale way back when it was a food truck. The quality, portions and flavor never missed. Glad that they became apart of diners because whenever we come we're able to get something for the kids too. And the fact that everything's pretty much served all day long makes best for midnight cravings or drunk night eats. Love it.

    Garlic salmon with asparagus
    Berneta A.

    I hadn't been to Upscale in a long time, it's not usually on my list of go-to spots when I'm back in Hawaii, but I figured I'd give it a shot on my last trip back. Let's just say, this place has always had a bit of a vibe. You know the kind of sketch factor where you might see a random questionable homeless about. My advice is to grab your food and go. The outdoor tables aren't exactly appealing, but parking has never been an issue, so there's that! Pro Tip - call your order in way ahead of time or order online. They're not winning any speed records here, and they're very upfront about it. there's literally a sign at the window that says, "We are not fast food." They need their time. My garlic salmon and ahi katsu roll took a solid half-hour and they were not busy at all. So plan accordingly. Now, the food? Totally worth the wait. The portions are huge, like it could feed two people huge and everything is cooked to perfection. The garlic salmon is a personal favorite, especially because they load it up with whole garlic cloves. They also make asparagus here so well. I also tried the ahi katsu roll for the first time. Loved the texture but it's a bit on the dry side, the sauce it comes with? Absolute game changer. Super tasty overall. Sketchy vibes aside, the food here is a delicious win, just don't expect to be in and out quickly if you don't order ahead, and maybe steer clear of the outdoor seating unless you're feeling adventurous.

    Chris B.

    If you're looking for some delicious late night comfort eats, Upscale will deliver. This place is open 24 hours so however and whenever your stomach leads you here, a gluttonous endeavor awaits. My late evening ended up here but I can see how I can enjoy this place any time of day. I had to try the staple Loco Moco and it's as solid as any I've ever had. With a thick hamburger patty, egg and tasty gravy, there was so much flavor packed in every bite. Another superb highlight are the fried chicken wings. Crispy, juicy and not overly salted. There is plenty of parking and only outdoor table seating. I didn't wait long for my order s rest assured, your cravings can be curbed as efficiently and quickly as possible. The ambiance is very casual; serving up a delicious and bountiful menu is what they strive (and succeed) to do. I'll need to come back and get my fill on other menu items on my next visit to Oahu.

    Garlic Ribeye 12 oz
    Joseph M.

    I loved this place during my first trip to Oahu and now I'm back again so here I am. I ordered the garlic ribeye 12 oz plate. My steak was cooked perfectly mid rare. The portion sizes are also pretty solid. It kept me satisfied. The food came out pretty quick which I was surprised about considering how many people were in front of me. There are a few tables outside that are available if you didn't want to take it to go. This is a spot that I will always stop by in Oahu. I also love that they are open 24/hrs. Till next time! Try it out if you like. :)

    ahi steak with bomb sauce
    Ann B.

    good late night place to go to with no worries of hours since it's a 24/7 place. Tried the ahi katsu roll before (super good!) and came back to try another dish; ahi steak w bomb sauce. Needless to say, it hasn't disappointed me and would come here for a quick bite again. Garlic cloves were cooked to softness and ahi steak w the sauce was yummy.

    Irene M.

    Breakfast after fasting... When is the best time to come here...7 in da morning as I've never seen it so empty which was nice to have the parking of your choice and just walk up to order. After a morning blood test before work I was looking for a place to have breakfast and Upscale came to mind as it has been on my radar and which so many choices that made you second guess your intent of coming here in the first place as ordering a poke bowl almost came to mind lol! Sunshine Platter was it and at $8.95 for the basic breakfast plate is an amazing price! Though I'm a basic when it comes to the morning meal as scrambled, Portuguese sausage though hash browns would've been my first love it comes with rice and lots of it to satisfy any hungry bellies. Lots of free parking makes it any easy place to grab whatever you're craving as this local fave has a menu that many will enjoy. Thank you!

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    Good food. Service is okay. Sometimes the salad is bad and lettuce tastes old. Husband loves the ahi katsu roll

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    Slowest service. Waited over 20 minutes to get my food To many people waiting for their food. Can only do one order at a time

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    Terrible customer service. Hole in the wall joint. Food is greasy & service is slow. Employees wear masks below their nose.

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    Awesome selection to satisfy all tastes. Cannot beat the prices. Suggest ordering on phone prior to going down as there may be a wait.

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    I ordered their katsu sushi roll it was really good! The mac salad was decent. But I'm glad they're open late!

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    I ordered a ham steak breakfast plate and got ham cold cuts for sandwich. So sad. But the cheese burger was hamma

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    Horrible steak paid $15 for uncooked steak which I specifically said will done 20 minutes wait just to put it in the trash

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    Everything about this little shop is awesome. I believe the owner was there to take our order and…read morethe menu is pretty straight forward. At the time, he stated that him and his partner were in a competition to see how many triples they could sell, but figured I'd keep that in the back of my mind for our next visit. We came here on a recommendation from my boyfriend's coworker and I'm glad we came! The burgers and fries were made fresh. There are only a hand full of tables inside and a small bar area, but there is also outdoor seating outside, too! A neat fact is that there were pictures posted from when the shop first opened up and to see They Daley as a fixture in Chinatown is amazing since they've stuck around and adapted to the development around. The burger was delicious, too. They have an aioli sauce that was good with diced up pickles. Usually I request no pickles but the small bursts really added to the texture and feel of the burger overall. 10/10 would come again!

    Burger: 4 stars…read more Timing was horrible: cooked the burger before they dropped the fries. The burger is sitting waiting for fries getting cold ... we finished our burger and then they finally served the fries NOT PREPARED Service: less the zero -- 2 people behind the counter. First young man tried to help. I would have guest the gentleman (Caucasian big guy with blue head bandanna) could be the boss had a bad night grumpy and not prepared. BAD ATTITUDE because of him I will NEVER be back ARGUMENTATIVE

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    4.4
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    2.7 mi
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    I came in ready to experience a life-changing Wagyu burger... the kind that makes you question…read moreevery burger you've ever eaten. Instead, I had a really good burger. I ordered the Wagyu Deluxe Burger, and don't get me wrong--it was juicy, well-seasoned, and served on a soft, slightly sweet bun that tied everything together nicely. It was delicious! But if you blindfolded me, I don't know if I could confidently tell you it was Wagyu. It tasted very similar to a really good smash burger, so unless you're trying to impress your taste buds (or your wallet), I'd probably just order the original smash burger next time. One thing to keep in mind: there was only one guy running the whole operation when I visited. He was taking orders, cooking, and doing everything short of cloning himself. So if the place gets busy, expect a little wait. Honestly, respect to him for keeping it all together. Parking is a bit of a treasure hunt since there are only a few stalls. I got lucky and snagged the last spot, but street parking may be your backup plan. The inside was clean, spacious, and a comfortable place to enjoy your meal. Overall, I'd definitely come back--next time I'll save a few bucks, grab the original smash burger, and let the lone burger superhero work his magic.

    Placed my order at 1:20 PM, and the online estimate said it would be ready by 1:45 PM. I arrived…read morearound 1:35 PM and was told I was a little early, but that the host would let the kitchen know I had arrived. Along with two other people waiting for takeout, there were also about five parties dining in still waiting for their food. I ended up receiving my order at 1:57 PM. For a single burger, that felt like a pretty long wait -- especially after already waiting inside the restaurant for around 20 minutes with no updates. If an order is given a pickup time, it should ideally be ready or close to ready by then. That was definitely the biggest downside of the experience. The burger itself was good, though not quite worth the 40-45 minute wait overall. I ordered the Umami Wagyu Cheeseburger. It had good flavor, but it was pretty messy, and honestly, I couldn't really tell much of a difference from regular beef. I'm not sure the "wagyu" aspect added much for me personally. I'm usually a very patient person, but this experience left me feeling a bit underwhelmed. I can only imagine how long the dine-in customers were waiting. I'm glad I had the chance to try it, but I'm not sure if I'd come back.

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    4.0
    (751 reviews)
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    Ah, W&M, how we missed you! I'm so glad you're still around. Given the number of long-time business…read morethat have closed down for one reason or another, it was wonderful to find W&M still going strong. As usual parking is a little challenging since there's only about 5 stalls but the service is quick, so the cars move in and out pretty fast. This is one of the best places for a teri burger. Double Onion Royal is my fave. Their fries are those thick crinkle ones. So good! FPO loves the Green River. We took our feast to Wailupe Beach Park and scarfed. Good times!

    I don't remember W&M burger being THIS good. The reason I decided to revisit was because I saw…read moretheir guava cheesecake post on Instagram and lowkey just wanted to come for the dessert...but ended up ordering all kinds of other things. I don't know who needs to hear this but In-N-Out is just not that good lol. W&M does it super simple yet so good. I got a cheeseburger with mayo and my bf got the HAL special. Both were 10/10. Fries were also golden brown and super crispy--didn't even need sauce or ketchup. We also picked up a couple guava cheesecakes and pumpkin crunch, which didn't disappoint. We came on a Saturday and there were a few people in front of us, but the food came out super fast. We also witnessed the new mural being painted across their wall, which is a work of art in itself. Sorry, didn't get too many good photos because I ate before my camera did (and didn't even get a picture of my dessert).

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    Goodfella Burger

    4.4
    (5 reviews)
    2.6 mi

    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

    I honestly couldn't fathom rating this place poorly because the people working here are just the…read moresweetest, so I'll just take off 1 star. The place is very hard to locate, due to the lack of good signage, but it's in the shopping center right next to the Lobster King. Parking is very difficult too, so maybe have another person with you who can order and wait for the food. I'm not going to lie, the wait time for the food is extremely long for just burgers and fries--took more than 30 minutes--but please keep in mind this is a small business. I think there were only 2 or 3 people working, an auntie, uncle, and a younger guy who I believe was cooking. The food looked so beautiful but everything was too salty and the patties were way too charred, which I'm hoping was a one off thing. I did DM them on social media shortly after picking up our order and they said it was an off day. They offered for me to come back one day so they can make things right, but I don't know if I'll have the time to swing by anytime soon. I truly hope this business does well, they are the sweetest people I've met in the last few months, and I wish them nothing but the best. I hope others have a better experience than I did. I mean look at how beautiful their burgers are!

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