Michael moved from ranch 99 to this location. Although there's much less parking, I feel that scaling down has made his food better and the atmosphere cozier. He is very friendly and goes out of his way to suggest items. I like that. He also has a full dim sum menu. He's willing to prepare. Jajiangmen noodles, roast duck, stewed pigs feet, & sizzling eggplant were all good and hot. He has Ching Tao Chinese beer! read more

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TLDR: One hour later and it's coming out both ends. Overpriced dim sum made me physically ill. We were the only ones there and he turned on the air conditioning just for us. After a late lunch here, I left and went to Don Quijote down the street. Never in my life have I had my stomach gurgle and food self eject out of my mouth. I held it together but not long afterward I had the machine gun poops at the convenience store bathroom. I almost feel bad because the service was nice. He constantly checked in but something had to be said about the quality of the food. He packed up the leftovers himself. We were impressed with the display, but slowly grew more and more disappointed. The food arrived in a giant steam basket. The har gau is the size of my son's fist. My son actually questioned the what the giant pink thing was and it was the har gau. It did not look like the picture. Each order of dim sum was $6.99. The steamed bean curd was only one big piece and mostly cuts of bell peppers. I was 4 bites in and found a fly in it. The spareribs only had 4 pieces of meat in it and was just covered in a big roll of lemon grass. My son had one bite of the har gau and did not taste right. He ended up ordering the won ton min and ate that. He said that was good. Can confirm, he is not physically ill. Update: It is now three hours later: I have vomited in three other places, and I can confirm that the har gau is just as pink coming out as it is going in. My stomach feels like it turned itself inside out and I have vomited everything from our late lunch. The har gau was the first thing I ate and the last thing that came out. Next day update: I finally feel okay again. No flu symptoms. It was the food. read more

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*3.5* Came for early dinner. Not too busy. However limited sitting inside. One owner running the whole restaurant which is fine if not too busy. Pretty quick to order and food came out pretty fast as well. Do recommend the lunch platter with rice, such as beef and spinach. Would not advise for cold noodle with peanut sauce. This dish did not have enough peanut sauce in the sauce. Was also watered down as a result. Also tried the dumplings which were only six pieces. Not worth it for the price and nothing special. Inside filling is also not meat? Seems more like vegetarian dumplings. So overall maybe stick to dishes that goes with rice. Price around $12 for these lunch special prices Portion size for rice platter is decent, but could have more meat quantity. Friendly service otherwise Also have inside karaoke read more

It was great to finally eat at Wah Kung and see Michael again! We really missed the Crispy Chicken with ginger and Shoyu sauce! Although the place is much smaller than their old 99 ranch location, their food is still delicious! Michael took excellent care of us! read more

So happy he is back!! This is the Wah Kung that used to be at 99 ranch!! He is back!! Usually we take pictures of the food before we start eating, but we couldn't hold ourselves back. Couple of the dishes were taken after we've already started eating. The food is as amazing as it was before!! So good tasting. We had the gon lo Mein, roast duck, ginger chicken, honey walnut shrimp, salted duck egg, and the red bean milk drink. Dessert was on the house- warm mochi ball in ginger soup!! Quick efficient service Casual dining- read more

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Saw the yelp reviews and was walking through that area so I decided to give it a try. I got an order of crispy gau gee and a plate of Yangzhou fried rice. Both were delicious. The gau gee weren't super crispy but that is probably because I don't eat them until I went back to my hotel a mile away. I'd definitely recommend this place and plan to return whenever I am back in town. read more

Wah Kung - Crispy Gau Gee - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Nearly $150 for a few dishes, and almost none of it was edible. Everything tasted old, overcooked, or like it had been fried multiple times. The gau gee and cake noodles were rock hard, the walnut shrimp was buried in mayonnaise, and the vegetables were mostly tough stems not leafy greens. After the long wait, we expected fresh food, but every dish was disappointing. Way overpriced, poor quality, and easily one of the worst Chinese food experiences we've had. Never again. read more

Chinese cuisine for lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii... I wanted to take my dentist to lunch because she's very kind to me and is perceptive of my health care needs... because she's so knowledgeable, creative, and has excellent suggestions! Everything she's done for me has worked! I'm amazed! Anyway, I scrolled through my Yelp app and came across a familiar name: Wah Kung. I thought: "Nah... it cannot be." My family had my dad's birthday party at the former location at 99 Moanalua - a very long time ago! Then, I read the review by Ric C. - my cuz! He wouldn't lie! LOL! It's the same owner - he justchad to buy the Joy Cup Noodles name! My dentist was game, so I drove her to Kalakaua Avenue where parking is challenging. (The new) Wah Kung is in that bright green building - next to Frog House! There were a couple of free parking stalls right in front! Yippee! The owner was very welcoming and enthusiastic! He was so kind to a customer that was complaining about the price. The guy was threatening the owner and almost making a scene! The owner gave the customer the special lunch price. Wow! My dentist got the cold ginger chicken special and was really happy with the generous amount of ginger and green onion topping. She enjoyed the white chicken breast meat! I got the beef oong choi on rice. The beef was tender and the veggies were crisp! The flavoring was just right and not too salty! We also shared an order of ha gow (shrimp dumplings). They were ok. We were given complimentary dessert of sweet watermelon! Thank you! The owner thanked us for coming and invited us back! Then, he went outside to a takeout customer who was complaining about her egg rolls and how she can't eat pork. The owner offered to make a vegetarian version for her. He's really making an effort and is willing to accommodate each customer! read more

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"They're back!" It's always good to hear when a long time restaurant that closed down makes an unexpected return. For too many years, old favorites closed, saying we'll be back- only to be silenced and not heard from again. Wah Kung was a bedrock in the Mapunapuna area, first near Gibsons, then for many years at 99 Ranch. Most of us remember them from 99 Ranch. During those 99 Ranch years many of us went there mini banquets or to do the regular take outs for the ohana at home. When 99 Ranch closed down, many businesses shut their doors, most calling it quits. Most of us thought the same for Wah Kung. As it turns out, the owners were working out of one of the Times Supermarkets, creating abbreviated offerings while formulating their plans. In June of 2025 they reopened at a new, smaller location on Kalakaua ave in the green building next to Frog House Restaurant. The green building on the corner of Kalakaua and Philips streets is their new home. The restaurant is small, but clean with several tables. The AC is great. So for this first offering at their reopening: i had crispy gau gee mein with veggies over crispy noodles. Was delicious. Although a small sample size, my dish was as I remembered it. Not too salty, crispy noodles, tasty gau gee and just the right amount of gravy. They have lots of specials including lunch specials, some of which include a drink. I look forward to trying other dishes that they serve. Note: Parking in front of the restaurant is at a slight angle, you have to back out into Kalakaua ave so be careful. There is some limited parking behind the building , you enter from Philips street. This rear bldg parking is tandem so a little more problematic. All the parking stalls are not exclusive to any of the businesses and are shared by all. read more

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This restaurant has really gone downhill since the Ranch 99 days. At noon, there were no customers. The honey walnut shrimp was excellent, but kind of skimpy. I asked if he had soft gau gee mein plate and he said yes. I got soft won ton mein. The taste was ok and was skimpy with the noodles. The cold ginger chicken was ok. I will only go back for the honey walnut shrimp, hopely the portions get bigger. The rest of the food is not worth ny time to go back. I don't know how long he will be in business. read more

Owner was super hospitable and the food was delish! Beef chow fun, minute chicken cake noodle, orange chicken and siu mai! Only in Hawaii! read more

Wah Kung - Beef chow fun - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I almost feel bad writing this review because the service was pretty good. The owner may be the server for us, he was energetic, nice and overall good vibes. That was worth a star. Otherwise, the food was way below of my expectations. A. The ginger chicken plate, the chicken seems like it was boil in water. The meat had 0 flavor, and rhe mean was bland. The sauce on top of it was okay, but sure not enough to save the chicken. B. The char siu, suppose to be a bbq. Its in the name itself in chinese. This red meat they served properly came from the same pot of boiled water from the chicken, then color in red. Its definitely not char siu. C. The soup dumpling is from Costco, I believe. Tastes the same D. The beef look fun, omg, this was so bad. It came with a large piece of ginger, unpeeled and all. The funn noodles were freaking desolving. This happens to me when I pull this out of the freezer then over cook it at home. It's just disappointing. Overall, good service, the food is lacks some basic cooking techniques. I paid 100 bucks for the table and couldn't take it anymore. Was still hungry read more

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Good prices large portions and tasty . Broth had a lot of ginger in soup and came hot. They also give you an n Try lunch specials ginger chicken is good . parking in back .They used to being 99 ranch right on kalakaua now. 4 small tables inside. Will try other seafood dishes later read more

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One of the best Chinese restaurants is back! Same manager from the old Moanalua 99 Ranch spot, now reopened in Honolulu. The manager mentioned they just opened a few days ago and took over an old noodle shop. The interior could use a little TLC it feels a bit run down, and swapping out the tablecloths would go a long way in improving the vibe. But honestly, the food more than made up for it. We ordered the xiao long bao, minute chicken cake noodle, brisket look fun, and salt & pepper pork chop. Everything was on point no complaints at all. Service was excellent too. The manager even sang his special happy birthday song for my nephew, which made the experience extra memorable. Overall, solid food and great service. Happy to see them back in action! read more

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It was our first time there. The food is authentic Chinese food to include dim sum. They also have Okinawa taco rice and spam noodles. There's a small selection of alcohol but you can also BYOB with no corkage fee. It's a small place that can seat up to 20 comfortably. Great service with a home atmosphere. read more

Good service, tasty food, quick cooking time. Their food is quality, tasty, and beautifully made. They also do lunch specials. The chef which is owner allows you to pick and chose your ingredients and combos. So affordable and big portion read more

Wah Kung - Honey walnut shrimp over fried rice special - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The owner/cook was so kind and accommodating! Restaurant is a little small but very friendly and warm service with amazing food. We had the cake noodles, siu mai, and chow fun and it was all so good! Very fresh and yummy. Food came out fast and service was above and beyond. Highly recommend! read more

The service was awesome. The food was very good price if you get their specials. But overall food wasn't spectacular. I had ginger chicken and my girl had egg drop soup. But all in all if you looking for a good price in the beginning of Waikīkī this is your spot. Small restaurant and owner is very nice. read more

since we pass there quite often. Today was the day we go try. Had parking on our 1st visit. The guy's name is Michael... this location is just Temporary and his realtor is looking for a "new " place w/ parking. I mentioned that the butterfish w/ gravy was an awesome dish... he dont remember.hmmmm oh well.. We had house fried rice, Mabo Rodu, and beef w/ broccoli. As a "free " dish when u order 3 or more we had minute chicken cake noodle. We had left overs and the taste was ok... some pieces of the food, I could taste "the salt". But over all.. it was pretty good. The other party of 3, asked for extra Chopstick, asked for 2 serving spoons for their dishes. Service: was ok, the "gal" that was helping.. needs to know.. each dish that comes out of the kitchen, Needs a spoon. We had watermelon too, Sorry, no pics. Ambiance: table cloths could use a change.(looks disposable kine) read more

I ordered Won Ton Min and Minute Chicken w/ cake noodles. The owner was nice to acknowledge me and let me know my order would be ready soon. My partner and I shared the food and he was impressed by the flavor. We will order again and try other dishes read more

Wah Kung - Newly posted items - Chinese Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went to Wah Kung all the time back when they were at 99 Ranch in Mapunapuna. Went for the first time since move to Kalakaua Ave for Christmas day dinner. Though parking is limited we were lucky to park directly in front. Seating as well but was told considerations are for a larger facility but that's for a later time. Today's review was about today. Our order of Minute Chicken Cake Noodle, Steamed Fish, Walnut Shrimp, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, Roast Duck Bao Bun didn't disappoint. Quaint dinner for 4 left us with 3 full plates to take home and our stomachs full. On the way home, speaking to my wife Cindy I reminded her that the food continues to be flavorful and that there was a lack of thirst which is a good thing as food was far from being salty but just full of flavor, just so pleasing. Specials all around from the lunch menu, dinner and catering. Interested, ask Mike the owner and cook for the Buy 3 get 1 free on entree items and also catered trays of food. Something to consider with the New Year's weekend coming up next week. Wah Kung, different location, same great food. Oh, Mike also offers free karaoke that we'll look to stretch the pipes next we're there. Spreading the word for an awesome local businessman. read more

The food...very disappointing ! Definitely NOT like the original restaurant in Mapunapuna!

Crispy skin chicken w/ginger-onion sauce is the bomb. Just like when Wah Kung was in Mapunapuna.

Its was mean! I'm soo glad they back. I ordered the crispy ginger chicken and was broke da mouth.

Dine in When Wah Kung closed at 99 Ranch I was disappointed because their food was always delicious. I saw Tiny Tadani on instagram posting about Wah Kung's new location on Kalakaua Avenue. I just had to find out for myself if the food was still delicious. The food was excellent and Michael is still the owner with the same cook. You got to check this place out. You will not be disappointed. Specials all the time. Very reasonable, gives a lot of food and the food is sooo good. I'm definitely going back again even though I live down the west side. It's worth it. read more

terrible tasting, they used to be quite good when they were in 99 ranch market in mapunapuna. now, the food is way overcooked especially the gau gee burnt. owner said business decline because of shady nearby business but truthfully it's because the food quality went completely downhill. So sad, they used to be good and something I craved. read more

Their food got better and the manager is so accommodating... so happy they're back in business after the closure of their restaurant at Ranch 99. They are our favorite Chinese restaurant. read more

This restaurant is a hidden gem. The food is fantastic, the staff is fun and energetic, and the ambiance is homey and comfortable. It is a don't miss in your travels. read more