Seriously, what doesn't taste good here? Nothing. If vegetarian food can taste like this all the time, I honestly don't mind being a vegetarian. I come here not even thinking about vegetarian food, I just want some delicious Asian food and whatever they put out there I'll eat it. They usually have the sweet and sour soup, but one day they had this lau lau soup with coconut milk in it that's so yummy. I don't consider this a Hawaiian restaurant but hey that's what they served that day, I'd try it and I hope they make it again soon! It's cafeteria style so you pick a size and choose your items. Add soup to make it a combo or not. Some dishes they offer include stir fry veggies with tofu or mock meat, tofu wrap, turnip cake, gyozas, broccoli with mock meat, fried rice, clear glass noodle stir fry, yellow noodle stir fry. I'm not sure if they use egg at all? I think so? Service has always been friendly. The ladies are all very nice. They speak Cantonese or mandarin as well. It looks like their Japanese cheese cake is always sold out. Guess next time I just have to go earlier. Place is big enough to fit a crowd. Mostly tables for up to 4 people but I think bigger groups can go to the back for more room. Congrats on 10 years and thanks for feeding us delicious and healthy food! read more

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This place is a favorite of my parents'! Everything is vegan, and since it is all cooked already and you're just picking what you want (like a Panda Express or Chipotle), it is also very quick! The starch base (noodles or rice) is always two scoops, so my parents like to get half & half (one scoop of each) for extra variety. I'm a noodle person, so I got noodles. The menu outside of that changes around, I think daily, but I don't think I have had anything from here that I didn't like! The veggie pancake they had on this last visit was especially tasty! My non-veg husband finds the food very filling, but otherwise likes it as well. The decor is relatively spartan but modern, like an upgraded cafeteria, and the workers and patrons do a pretty good job of keeping it all clean. Also, there's a couple of cold cases in the back where you can buy vegetarian mock meats and other items, which is worth checking out. My Mom and I are both big fans of their vegan rou song (shredded dried pork floss). We come here at least once every time we visit my parents, so safe to say I'll be back. Looking forward to the next visit! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - 3 entree plate (noodle base, ma po tofu, jai, and veggie pancake) - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We stopped here for a relaxing lunch while in the area. This place from the outside gave a positive vibe plus Yelp reviews were consistently high . Both were confirmed after eating here. The food (only vegan options) was simply delicious! I tried mabo tofu and green papaya salad. The dining area is clean and spacious with a lot of natural light. The casual set-up is you go up and order your food and select from prepared dishes (like Panda Express style). Its location is in central part of downtown, so parking could be a challenge unless you are already in the area taking care of business. Also to mention, their open hours are very limited: Mon. thru Friday only from 11 - 2 pm. read more

Let me start by saying you do NOT need to be a vegetarian to enjoy Water Drop Vegetarian restaurant. I'm pretty certain most of the clientele are carnivores or pescatarian. Ugh, again with the labels... But I think it's important so you don't let the name stop you from trying the delicious dishes they are serving at this downtown restaurant. In fact, I introduce people to this place all the time because I'm so confident they will enjoy their meal. My husband was the one who insisted we try this place and he's not a vegetarian but can always find something he enjoys. And he really enjoys the food here. Their menu rotates and they post it on Facebook. But it doesn't matter, they are putting out solid selections every day of the week. Sometimes I don't check and just go to surprise myself. Everything is good! You get a choice of noodles or rice or combo and two choices for just $11 (no tax), for $14 you get three choices. Portions are generous. Your only problem will probably be trying to decide what to pick! My favorites are their turnip cake, spring rolls, and fried veggie cake. I used to love these items at dim sum but since I gave up land animals I can't often enjoy these familiar flavors and textures. But I can when I go to Water Drop... And I go often! Since I can walk from my office, I go at least once a month. Service is fast, the ladies are so friendly, and they offer a water and hot tea station. It's perfect for a downtown lunch hour. You even have time to grab coffee or dessert on the way back to the office. Speaking of dessert, they do have some options and if you see the cheesecake in the case, GET it. They only make a few and it sells out. At $10 it's a steal. And it's fluffy, light, creamy, and yummy, just yummy! You can tell from my array of photos how many times I've dropped by Water Drop. I highly suggest you drop by and give them a try too! read more

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I walked from my office to this eatery downtown on the day after New Year's. Keep in mind, all the holiday eating, of mostly meat and seafood, I thought I better have a tasty serving of veggies for lunch and boy was this good! There was a line to order but it moved quickly. When it was my turn to order, I was pleasantly surprised that they didn't run out of anything. One of the Buddhist monks came from the kitchen to inspect supply at the hot table so i guess i dont have to worry about future visits and running out of options. I ordered the hearty fried rice with two options. First was a tofu and green beans. I appreciate that the beans were fresh and not sitting out long. The tofu had great flavor and wasn't oily. The second choice I picked was jai. Visually I could tell it would be similar to Popo's recipe because I could see the red fermented bean curd for flavoring the cabbage, noodles, and tofu skin. Even though I ordered my lunch to go, I could see that the dining area was very clean. My server was cordial and my meal was reasonably priced. This may very well be a weekly lunch spot for me! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Fried rice and two kinds of veggie options - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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If you are ever downtown and want vegetarian, vegan options. Water Drop Vegetarian House is a place to consider! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I am dreaming of my next plate from Water Drop! One of my workers graciously bought me a plate from Water Drop and I am forever thankful for that! For years now I've been wanting to try this place as one of my former coworkers used to go here all the time. But it just never worked out because it's hard for me to find parking and go into downtown since my lunch break is not so long. I don't know the names of each dish she got me, but you can see from the pictures what the plate included. The plate was filled to the top and everything was so so tasty! It was enough for almost 3 meals. It's filled with so many things that you don't even realize it's vegetarian. My fav was the bean curd rolls and the bun filled with some kind of mushroom filling. I definitely hope to be back soon! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

One of our usual lunch spots by the office. They have different dishes on the menu everyday. All vegetarian dishes with excellent flavor. Sometimes I can't tell it's vegetarian! The ladies there are nice and the line moves fast. The only issue is that sometimes the AC is not cool enough. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The Wednesday pancake is killer! Love the spicy papaya salad with crispy tofu strips and basil. The starch of rice and noodles is OK. Jai good. Have to try the hot sour soup next! read more

After passing this place so many times I decided today is the day to try this place. Frankly I prefer meat in every meal but...omg..the food here is delicious! I walked inside and was super hesitant. The server was so friendly and welcoming. She was excited to share what they had and menu items. Lots of things looked like they were sold out but she said they were preparing more food. And! They take credit card! I walked through the line and noted everything is very bright, clean and airy. I looked at the other items and impulsively purchased a bag of fruit for a few dollars. Much cheaper than grocery store and even farmers markets. Sitting now as I enjoy the fried rice and noodles.. light and flavorful. The winter melon makes my taste buds happy! Lettuce is not lettuce but really done up to something more exciting. The pot stickers with veggie filling with a ginger spicy sauce..sooo good!!! Will definitely come back to try more dishes. For me going totally vegetarian is an adventure for my taste buds here. Hot sour soup here we come!!! read more

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Food was good. Just like home cooking . I went in there after seeing review on Hawaii news channel. Gai Kagi eating there. It is Vegetarian but very tasty. I had the long rice, fried tofu, and picked cabbage with chicken tofu I guess. You can choose 2,3 or 4 entries plus sides. Very nice portions. I would recommend this place , however parking can be a problem. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vermicelli noodles, fried tofu, and picked vegetables with tofu chicken. - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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OMG I've wanted to try this place for years. I finally got the opportunity to go, and YUMMY! And all Vegetarian!!!! Thank you so much for providing a safe space for us to eat delicious food! read more

Vegetarian selections. It was good overall. The menu may be limited such as more tofu dishes. They didn't have any when I was there. It's giving a feel of a buffet kind of combo choices. It has potential for sure to do better. read more

This is still my favorite go-to vegetarian. Food is very yummy, not overly salty, and healthy. I like the variety and choices available. Service is always friendly. This time I tried the plum herbal tea which was very refreshing in this heat. The price is very good because it includes tax. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Terrible service!! Every staff member was impatient and pushy, even when it wasn't busy. They would pressure you to order more and charge extra. The staff yelled at all four elderly customers in front of me and at me as well. The food was overly salty, sweet, and heavily seasoned. I rarely write bad reviews, but this place really frustrated me! Yikes. read more

I finally got a chance to grab food here and let's just say I'll definitely be back. I did come around 1 pm so they were out of stew veggie rice and maybe a few other dishes. I got fried rice noodles as my starch and then 3 choices: potstickers, sweet sour meat, and some kinda veggies with tofu-potato- and something else I wasn't familiar with. She also packed me a spicy ginger sauce. I like the spiciness but not a huge fan of how much ginger there was (personal pref) Cost $14 Everything was hot,fresh and delicious ! My bf who isn't a huge fan of vegetarian food said this is a solid 8.5/10 for him. Our favorite dish was the sweet sour meat. I'll definitely eat here again but earlier so I get choices of all the options. Around 1 pm there was plenty of open seating. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Fried rice noodle w/ potstickers, sweet sour 'meat, veggies with tofu and some kinda meat substitute - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food is tasty- they also sell Asian style frozen "meat" that is delicious- (to make at home) -- love the philosophy to save the planet and be compassionate to animals - there is free literature on living a peaceful lifestyle- zero parking but make it a total earth day experience and bus, bike, or walk! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - frozen "meat" for DIY - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Very tasty food and a nice variety of vegan choices each time you go. One time I went almost 40 minutes before closing, and they had nearly run out of food for the day so if you're going to go, go early. Wish it was open a little bit longer in the day, knowing they can run out of food if I'm running late I have to go elsewhere. Still, I'm happy when I can make it. read more

THE BEST vegetarian restaurant I have ever been and still frequent. They are Alchemists!!!!! They make magic out of simple veggie. The food is soooooooooo good. Simple ingredients, the seasoning, and preparation come together like a perfect magical meal. Their Djindui... do not know if I spelled it right....IS the best. I was not a fan before BUT after trying theirs... HEAVEN . Crisp, light, NOT greasy, and fresh. They have bean or coconut filling rolled in toasted sesame seeds. Divine! I think they have white bean filling now. Sometimes we order a large box for the office. My coworker orders them without filling. It is delicious either way. Every Christmas my boss buys us gift cards and I look forward to them every year. The ambiance is sparkling clean, spacious, on a corner spot in an old buildin. High ceilings and lots of comfortable seating. Free hot tea. Oh did I mention their cheesecake? fluffy and oh so tasty. They have specialty cold drinks as well. Refreshing. read more

I have eaten here numerous times. The catch is getting there during their limited hours, 11AM to 2PM, M-F. When you walk in, there is a fridge on the right. Get the plum tea/juice. Trust me on this, I always get one. There are other goodies in there, so take a look. You can get a 2, 3 or 4 item plate. I almost always get the 2 item plus soup and add the drink. Noodles or rice are automatically included and don't count as an item. Most people get half rice, half noodles. I get noodles only. The menu changes daily. Eggplant, bean curd, spring rolls, curry, mixed vegetables, etc. They're all good, but I especially like the bean curd and curries. They also have fruit or dessert a lot of times at the register. Tap to pay, or cash. Their is a restroom in the back on the left. And a temple upstairs. Yes, an actual temple for worship. I think the monks help prepare the food and it's all ladies serving. Go try this place, you'll like it. No parking though. You have to park at the post office, on Mililani Street or some other location. See my photos! read more

It's the best vegetarian food in town. I always get four size foe $18 (tax included). You can also choose no carb and have one more side. Street parking then walk over. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I've been here a few times, I would go more often if I could but their only open Monday through Friday at 11:00 Am. This place is very Clean and well maintained so spacious lots of seating. A pretty good selection, the food is really tasty!! Service is fast and friendly I also like that they sell fruits and vegetables too. They have a refrigerated section with vegan products too so I was excited to purchase a bag of Vegan scallops and a bag of bean curd sausage I can't wait to create dishes!! Street parking might be a challenge so I park at the metered stall across the post office and it a short walk to the restaurant.. This place is not just for Vegetarians if you want to try a healthier option in plate lunches this is it! If you're curious, you should give it a try. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Noodles, pot stickers and mixed vegetables with bean curd - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Been wanting to try here since I first started working at my current job! Its also a 2min walk from my working place so I can easily avoid the lunch rush hours if I want to since it next door. Very spacious dining area and very welcoming staff as soon as I walked in! ***************************** Tuesday menu order: 4 choice plate ($16) with soup combo ($3) Step 1 (starch): Fried rice - noodles Step 2 (4 sides): 2x Turnip cake, Sweet sour pork, Bean curd with veggies, 2x Pot stickers Step 3 (soup/drink optional): Hot & sour soup ***************************** Since this is somewhat vegetarian, I was expecting the food to be bland but surprising it has flavor! Only downside is that the noodles didn't have any flavor so I added a pinch of salt. Most likely will be back for the Turnip cake but I am open to try the other days! read more

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This place is so awesome for vegetarian food and it's decently priced too! Pro tip: since their menu changes everyday - check out their FB page around 11-11:30am for their menu of the day! They have pictures too :) The day I went they had rice and fried noodles for their starch and I was able to get half of both. The rice had edamame and some type of seasoning to it cause it had tons of flavor. The fried noodles is my favorite. It's hard to believe that it's vegetarian because it has this delicious shrimp flavor to it. The braised turnips had tons of seasonings and weren't bitter at all. There was also a type of fake meat in this too and I found myself not missing actual meat at all. The spring rolls are super yummy and crunchy. Lots of good veggies in the filling. The vegetable tempura had a light crunch and love the different vegetables they used for the tempura. Even though it looks like a lot of food, everything was super delicious and light and not greasy at all. I felt super energized after finishing this meal! Definitely check this place out if you're looking for something healthy and delicious. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Rice / fried noodles / vegetable tempura / spring rolls / braised turnips - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ever since they opened this place has been one of my favorite eateries in downtown. Every plate I've had from here has always been delicious and satisfying. The best part is, the food is vegetarian! The workers are friendly, quick, and efficient on getting your plates packed and it seems to be runned like a well-oiled ship by an all women crew. Might I add, the workers are very knowledgeable about all the ingredients in the dishes. They are only open for lunch during the week and each weekday has specific dishes on the menu. My favorite days are when they have the potstickers, bean curd, or fungi. The noodles and rice with taro are a must try here. I've tried their milk tea and enjoyed it as well. Honestly.. I can go on about the food. I have yet to try their other desserts they have like grass jelly and tapioca. The prices are fair for the portion of food they give, which is more than enough for one person. Unfortunately, since I work in town I get here by foot. I am not sure where you can park. But, if you do work or are in the downtown area this place is definitely worth trying out. I will continue to support this local business and hope they become a staple in downtown for many years to come because there are few eateries like this on Oahu. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Hot & Sour Soup - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Four and a half stars. I came here when I used to work downtown and ever since I have been thinking of coming back. Today I walked with a friend just to eat here. So, when I first ate here I was a full carnivore. I thought it was delicious. I'm very open minded when it comes to new foods, however it has to have flavor and taste. This place has both. Today I have to say that I have been vegetarian for three weeks. I am trying to detox only but if I chose meat it is usually chicken. The only time I will eat beef is for pho. I just can't say vegetarian pho. It has to have the beef. However I haven't had pho in three weeks. Anyhow, everyday they change the menu. There is a line like a buffet and you choose 2,3, or 4 choices with your starch. The starch consists of noodles. Today they were thin rice noodles. Sometimes they have thicker noodle and there is also like a fried rice with mushrooms and carrot. All the food is light and flavorful and amazingly enough they don't use garlic nor onion I read. They do use ginger and black pepper for spice and they have a nice spicy dipping sauce. I love this place and if it were near my office I would go more often. Yes, the prices went a little up, but for the work and the skill to make vegetarian food tasty, hands down they are top!! I had a 4 choice meal. Noodles, a spicy tofu with starfruit (unusual and surprisingly good and sweet but not too much), a tofu with vegetables and just plain green veggies. I split my container in two so tomorrow I can eat it again!! I also recommend the hot and sour soup. Plenty of mushrooms and vegetables with a nice sour and peppery taste. Not clumpy with cornstarch like a lot of places but light and flavorful. I didn't have a chance to sit down and eat, but they have plenty of tables and different rooms one can eat in. The area is always clean, bright and open! I love it. read more

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Food is fresh and made from scratch everyday. With a wide choice of dishes you will need to go back to ensure try everything before picking a favorite and your regular order. The drinks available are good with the plum tea my favorite. Recommend to order another lunch gor takeout to have for dinner. CZHEAP EATS got this place right when they were there earlier this year on T.V. read more

This is one of the better, Chinese vegetarian places. They're set up is like Panda's - choice of one, two, three or four. If you can't decide noodles or rice, they'll do half-and-half. Make your selections and pay at the end of the counter. Their ambiance is clean, modern, no music. The only reason why I don't frequent here more often is because of their limited hours of operation. They are only open for lunch, Monday through Friday. Closed on weekends. See pic for their weekly menu. On Tuesdays, black fungus is on the menu. How do they make the fungus so soft and tender? and tasty without using garlic? Why is it when I cook fungus, it's al dente or In pieces when I try to make it more tender. Am I buying the wrong fungus? More likely it's my technique than the ingredient. I wish this Buddhist sec would produce youTube videos on how to cook like they do. Then I would be more inclined to eat less meat and buy the ingredients they sell in the refrigerator. Today I tried their vegetarian potstickers and I enjoyed it. I've tried various recipes for vegetarian potstickers and they all sucked. Wish I knew how to cook like they do. The closest parking spot that I know of is the post office. read more

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If you ever wanted to eat in a tranquil oasis, then this is the spot for you! All vegetarian and in some cases vegan food. Your can select two, three or four choices for your options and either split or have one starch choice (either a noodle or rice mix). Their entree choices change daily or frequently depending on what they make. Their rolled entrees (eg tofu or bean curd rolls) are very delicious. Their entrees all have a distinct taste so don't let the looks fool you. If you want it spicy, ask for some chili sauce (sambal). This complements perfectly. When i'm looking for a combination of tasty meal and work retreat I love to come here. The staff works quickly and are very courteous. Service is quick and you chose to dine in or take out. You have to park on the street. There's paid parking next door but I don't think they validate. They also sell vegan products that they use in their cuisine for you to take home and cook yourself. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - two choice plate - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

If you are looking for Chinese vegetarian dishes, this is a great place! The food is always tasty - but as always, while supplies last!!

Whenever I want to give my body a break from meats, this is where I go for total vegetarian meal. It's very filling, but your fried noodles and stew vegetable rice will help sustain you. Then, there's this Homemade Tofu, chinese shoyu broth with daikon, and shiitake mushrooms. I liked the flavor and tofu texture (meat-like), a good way to trick the brain. The next side is Lo Han Jai which has broccoli, bean curd, rice noodle, fungus, carrots, baby corn, and rice noodles. If you're a Jai lover? This is very nice, tender vegetables. Everyday has an assigned menu and sometimes additional items like a vege manapua and mochi bun texture...my favorite. They do practice social distancing and mask wearing. Why don't you check it out? You can take a nice walk down Alakea Street. They are only open during lunch hour (11:00 am - 2:00 pm). read more

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Place is clean and no line. Price is very reasonable and the food is always delicious. Five star! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Mixed mushroom and vege rice, noodle, fried tofu with mixed vege with a touch of chili, and vege mapo tofu - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

=== VERDICT/VALUE Being vegetarian is something I never seriously considered. Until I tried Water Drop, and they may be the only reason why I would convert :) It's a cafeteria-style joint with good food and good service and a price that's very reasonable downtown - recommended! === 2. FOOD Served by the Buddhist team that occupy the temple upstairs, all of the food is naturally vegetarian in nature. There are one or two dishes you can get a la carte (wonton and a small bowl of soup at this time), but they serve primarily plate lunches from a set of prepared foods, Chun Wah Kam-style. Half of your plate consists of a starch of your choice, typically brown rice, fried rice noodles (thin), fried noodles (thicker) and the very addictive but mysteriously-named stew veggie rice, which doesn't seem to have any stew in it...that's my go-to choice usually! You pay by the number of entrees you choose; they have roughly 7 or 8 choices daily, and if you get two choices, it's $8, three choices $10, or four choices $12. The choices range from assorted veggies, to a more traditional jai, to a vegetarian-freiendly curry, to turnip cake, to a vegetarian "meat" that's served sweet-and-sour style. Potstickers are also available fomr time to time; check in-shop daily, as the choices change on a daily basis. You can make your meal a combo and get a small bowl of soup or a small milk tea for $2 more. The milk tea would be considered a small cup by bubble tea joint standards, but it's good. Overall, the food is pretty good; having worked close to this restaurant, I can safely say everything on the menu has been done relatively well and I haven't encountered anything bad yet! === 3. SERVICE & ENVIRONMENT Because it's cafeteria-style, the service is takeout-like, fast and efficient in English or Mandarin. The decor is simple, but modern, having been built around 2016 or so. The natural light from the windows all around and the high ceilings make the environment seem open and large. Large groups could theoretically fit here (though I've never seen any) as the two and four-person tables could be combined. Wheelchairs and strollers certainly fit, though spacing between tables may limit you to the window-based tables. Parking may be the only drawback of this place as there's no parking in building or on the streets nearby. So you'd have to park in one of the nearby towers, Harbor Square being the closest across the street. read more

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Love the spicy curry and the variety veggie dishes. Sometimes I wonder if the place delivers. Is that weird? read more

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The interior is quite spacious, cool, and clean. The line moves quick and service is pleasant. Food is super tasty and filling, even for this non-vegetarian! I don't have a chance to go too often, so went with the 4 choice combo to try more items. Whatever the "meat" is in the green beans is amazing! The bean curd has kabocha, edamame, and chick peas. Yum! The sauce on the tofu balls is a deep, delicious fresh mushroom flavor. The dumplings are good, but would've been better with dipping sauce. Good thing I have my own ponzu hehe. Will definitely be back! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - 4 choice ($18) 1/2 Fried Rice, 1/2 Rice Noodle, Green Bean, Bean Curd, Tofu Dumpling w/ Mushroom Sauce, Pot Stickers. So good! - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I apologize not taking photos on this visit. I've been here before and done take out as well. Their carefully prepared food is vegan and tasty. For anyone who thinks vegetarian food is boring hasn't been to Water Drop. You can have noodles or rice with a choice of one, two or three sides (assorted veggies & tofu (prepared in incredible ways), and potstickers . Sauces are available on the side as well. The restaurant itself is bright and clean and looks over Alakea and Queen Streets (downtown). The items available each day vary so you always have a great selection to chose from. The beat thing is that no matter how much you eat, you never feel stuffed. read more

I used to get food from here frequently before the pandemic and since I'm not always in the office as much, I decided to stop by. I seen that they just opened up their seating area. I came here on 09.20.2021 and wasn't sure what choices they had. I used to get the bean curd rolls, pancake (sometimes switching the pancake for another option), and usually all noodles. I ended up getting the bean curd rolls, homestyle tofu, and noodles. I asked the lady if I could get a third choice because I wanted to try the turnip cake because it looked so good, but when I asked the lady about it, she said there wasn't any. Clearly I saw a bunch of rectangular fried looking things in there, which I assumed was the turnip cake. So I thought I mistakenly mixed up the names of the food that was listed, but there was food in both warmers. Maybe it was just a miscommunication. So I let that go. Food quality: I honestly love the sauce that the bean curd rolls come with. I forgot to ask for the sauce on the side. I love putting it on my noodles, too. The home made tofu's texture was rubbery. So I wouldn't get that again. I was bummed because it looked so good. The bean curd rolls were good as always. I'll be coming back again to try the other options as long as the noodles are there. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Fried noodles, homestyle tofu, bean curd rolls - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm not a vegetarian but I wanted to try this place. I think it's always good to try something new every so often. I tried their 2 choices with 1 starch. This place is ran like Panda Express. You can see all the choices right in front of you. I chose chow mein, wood ear fungus, and something that was mochi/tofu (I really don't know what it was but it was good), and spring rolls. I got their combo with milk tea with boba. It came out to $11.50. Chow mein was perfectly seasoned. They gave 2 spring rolls and they were fresh. I was hoping to try some kind of egg plant or tofu dish. Choices were limited. I'm pretty sure due to Covid, they don't make too much. Milk tea was premade so you can't ask to adjust sweetness. However, the lady informed me that it's not too sweet. She was right it was perfect to my taste. It was a regular black milk tea. It was national milk tea day so I had to get it. I think the best part was that I didn't feel overly stuffed after I was done eating. I think that's the difference when you don't meat. I hope to return and try more. I do hope that they have new dishes for me to try next time. Sitting area is closed for now. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Happy national milk tea day - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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I was in the area and popped in here. I heard it was good vegetarian food and I'm currently trying to eat less meat so it seemed like a food choice. I got takeout and everything was super easy. Quick service, everyone was nice. The food choices all kind of look the same but don't be deceived by the looks; each dish has a very distinct flavor. The tofu "beef" with okra is super good. Also the noodles are great too. Definitely recommend both of those. Portions are decent and prices are reasonable. Definitely one of the better vegetarian eateries I've been to. read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Although I had some hesitation after seeing "Vegetarian" in the restaurant name, the 122+ reviews with a 4.5 star average rating, and a very clean interior, gave the extra motivation to try. Happy to say that "beetloaf" or other strange dishes (to non vegetarians at least and no offense intended) is not served here and the food was awesome. Seeing a Buddhist monk help serve the food adds another layer of legitimacy to the restaurant. The prices are very reasonable, a two choice plate with rice or noodles is only $8, adding a side of soup or drink increase the total price to $10. If you like what you see, adding another choice adds $2. The choices rotate everyday, so you can have a good variety. The noodles was very tasty but not greasy. The curry was peanut and coconut milk based, very rich and creamy. The veggies in the curry was cooked perfectly, not soggy but not crunchy. The vegetarian mapo tofu was almost indistinguishable from the meat based one.... all I can say is wow. Sweet and sour soup is full of veggies, bamboo shoots, carrots and mushrooms but more on the subtle side. Even the complimentary tea is good quality, not watered down. The tea and water is self served. Definitely recommended for everyone, even for non-vegetarians ... my fellow Yelper Rod U almost fell out of the poker table when he saw me check in here! read more

Water Drop Vegetarian House - 2 choice with noodles - Vegetarian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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