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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
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed
    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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    Last time I came here they lost my receipt made me wait over an hour for my food, didn't even comp me anything rubbish.

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    Food is good recommend the teriyaki short ribs. Service is very nice. It's a hole in wall but the food is good.

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    Not bad. Service is good. Prices are fair. Food is good. Ahi Katsu and Shoyu short ribs is pretty mean

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    0.9 mi
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    Everything prepared with Love here You can tell that the bakers and cooks enjoy and take pride in…read moretheir work, deliciousness tastes like it Service is genuinely kind; consistently smiling whether from behind the dining counter or wonderful pastries and chantilly cakes or poi donuts Ohh how they are experts at making poi donuts : Liliha Bakery has the most moist tender flavorful POI DONUTS try the poi donut - do-nut eat just one! I dare you to try eat just one! Must have 2? (I confess, I've eaten 3!! Such a warm Ohana feeling when you dine in and enjoy the welcoming atmosphere whether Larger location Pearlcity or their original mostly take out location favorite counter/kitchen service It's like good therapy coming here!

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    My mom is paying for our treats!
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    Liliha Bakery

    4.0
    (1.6k reviews)
    4.5 mi
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    Locally owned & operated
    73 years in business

    BOOM SHAKA LAKA this is my review of liliha bakery! overall really good pastries, a tad overpriced,…read moreand quite touristy. that's okay cause i'm a tourist too and proud of it!! coco puffs were not too sweet. i lowkey don't know what type of filling they use (probably coconut obviously) but it tastes like a very soft frangipane. but coconut version. the original is okay, the dubai chocolate one was really good! had a good amount of pistachio knafeh filling. croissant was alright - also not too sweet. couldn't taste the green tea. the hotdog roll was BOMB. BOOM SHAKA LAKA!!! the glizzy was yummy with the sriracha mayo drizzle. service was fast, you are personally served by them if you are getting takeaway. it is by a number system. it is on the third floor of some mall, pretty easy to find. if you can't find the mall just look for the GIANT teslas at the entrance. aka the little goblins of musky ahh crusty ahh elon musk.

    Claims to have "freshly baked" bread... they're made early in the morning, I wanna say around 6am…read moreand sell into the night until closing, which is 10pm. The management really sucks. Bad customer service. When you get there in a busy/rush hour, they expect you to grab a ticket but they barely use that thing. I waited with my family while the ladies behind the counter talk amongst themselves to finally notice us. Server Emily had a really bad attitude. She didn't even welcome us or greeted us when we walked in. Seems like they just hire anyone.. Rush hour is around 6pm-7pm. Not that busy. You usually see the same people everyday. Food at the restaurant... the prime rib isn't even a prime rib. New York and shrimp is too expensive for a very thin not deveined shrimps. I like my steak med rare but the last time I ordered it, they cooked it very medium well & so I got it taken back to the cook to get another one but a manager named Geraldine stepped in and said they'd have to charge me twice if I wanted another one. I'm a local and this was really unfortunate. Will never come back here due to the lack of customer service.

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    4.1
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    2.1 mi
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    It was easily my favorite meal of this trip! I was on my way somewhere else after my Pilates class,…read morebut for some mysterious reason I decided to reroute my Uber to Highway Inn at the last minute. I'm so glad I did! A draft beer, butterfish, some poi, and lomi lomi hit the spot! I left whatever was in the gravy boat untouched as it had beef in it. But pretty much everything else made it down the hatch with some breaks from being so full because it was all so delish! Service was so aloha lovely! Five stars. And I just love the community that's established here with all locals. I'm thinking Highway Inn will be a must stop for all my future Oahu stays! And yes, I can confidently say it's greater than the other well known authentic Hawaiian institution on the island. By leaps and bounds.

    Overall great place!!!…read more Food was amazing... as usual. I had the plate lunch: lomi lomi salmon, pork lau lau, haupia with and add on of squid luau, Everything was fresh and cooked perfectly. All the people there are super friendly and the place is very clean. BUT they only have one mens and one womens restroom... so expect a wait when they are busy. Parking is a limited... you can do street or paid (small) parking lot. We took the local bus, worked great - just figure out which stop you need because it is in between two .. not directly up front. This is my #1 and first place I go to after landing and sometimes again before I go home. Would I go back? Always!!!!!

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    KALUA PIG NACHOS,FRIED RICE & SOUR CREAM
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    Side Street Inn

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    (2.2k reviews)
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    Ate here on a Thursday afternoon around 630pm as a party of 6. We were seated right away and they…read morehad live music playing which was nice. It got a bit loud at times but we were still able to talk. The waitress was pretty attentive to us with refills on our drinks which was nice. The food was good tasting, especially the pork chop and garlic chicken. We ordered the family set that was able to feed 4-6 people that was the perfect amount. Parking at this location is a little tough. They offer valet or you can find street parking or there's a tiny garage lot that you can pay for. Overall a good experience.

    I Remember When…read more.... A tribute to icon, legendary Colin Nishida, founder, visionary, chef, friend - taken from us too early in life .... I remember Colin used to be the "kitchen mama" in one of the local bars Colin opened Side Street Inn on Hopaka Street, then a small (and I mean SMALL) little local bar with delicious local style foods Colin expanded the Hopaka street location but it was not enough.... Then Colin opens the Kapahulu location .... Then receives an award for great chef Then expanded further the Hopaka location and all the while.... His original fried rice and pork chops remain top of the list Yes, the menu has expanded, and the flavors remained very "local" Yes, it is pricey as today, there is no food dish that price is less than $20. This is a family style dining restaurant. For example. The original fried rice $26 feeds six people. Go figure! I won't beat this thing to death and will end it by saying Colin will always be missed, his food remains still same and tasty as he had designed it to be. Staff friendly as ever. Price? I've always been a believer that you get what you pay for and then some. Side street Inn is the epitome of you get what you pay for and then some Go there or be square

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    The absolute oerfectky battered and Crispy Fried Chicken Gizzards
    The absolute oerfectky battered and Crispy Fried Chicken Gizzards
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    Sizzling steak with side kimchee
    Aloha Kitchen

    Aloha Kitchen

    4.2
    (2.5k reviews)
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    My family and I went here for breakfast during our 1 week stay over Spring break. There was a wait…read morebut the food was worth it. Service: The service was super courteous Ambiance: It was very clean inside. Food: We all got different things and I have to say everything was delicious! * Souffle Pancake: My wife got this and I am not a pancake eater but I was intrigued and I tried it and well I had SEVERAL bites b/c it was so good (the picture doesn't do the presentation justice). * Eggs and bacon: My older son got his trusted breakfast and he loved it. * Acai Bowl: My younger son got the acai bowl and loved it. * Veggie Omelette: I got my veggie omelette and it was so tasty (with egg white and cheddar).

    Aloha Kitchen is a pretty awesome breakfast spot right off the main strip in Waikiki, across from…read morethe Hilton Hawaiian Village. It's a small, but very kitschy little dining room that fits at most 20 tables so definitely go early or pack your patience as you wait for an opening. However, the service is fast, but friendly and they are able to turn the tables with extreme proficiency and also making you feel welcomed. The items to get at Aloha Kitchen are its souffle pancakes and loco moco. The souffle pancakes is essentially the size of the plate that it came on, but because of the airness and lightness of it's execution, you leave feeling full but not weighted down by normal carbs. The recommendation is the coconut macadamia nut pancake with its unique combination of flavor and textures. The other local item is their loco moco. Get it in its tradition form with the hamburger patty with an egg over easy, but add the spam fried rice over the white rice. The combination of flavors along with its terrific gravy makes this a can't miss item on your stay in Hawaii. The one thing to be aware of is, the will announce the name quickly and only a few times and if you're not present after the first few announcements, you'll be marked as a "no show" and will have to go back to the end of the line, so definitely wait out front if you're there any later than opening. Otherwise, in a sea of numerous breakfast spots in Waikiki, Aloha Kitchen really does stand out. I only wish they had a bigger space, but wonder if that would take away from the charm of this space.

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    Cool wall decor
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    Upscale Hawaii - diners - Updated June 2026

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