Located off kings street they have a small parking lot shared with other business…read more This is for pick up orders no dining inside, they sell plate lunches you can get 1 choice with 1 scoop rice or 2 choice with 2 scoop rice or 3 choice for 3 scoop rice. They also have an area before the plate lunch counter that sell 1/2 lb or 1 lb containers of specialty cooked items that is not offered on the plate lunch choices. They have all kinds of Filipino desserts and deep fried pork rinds and deep fried pig ears. I had the pork adobo and igado which was tasty and good. The deep fried Lechon was very good, it was tasty and crispy and moist in the middle. Food is good, parking is very limited, heard a lot about this place about the great food, but many times I couldn't stop by due to no parking spaces.

Stopped by for some longanisa (sp?) and was happy to see so many other food items to try. Tons of…read morefood to try when you stop by. It is a small store and does fill up fast. Parking can be tricky getting in and out so be prepared for that when stopping by. Service was fast and the staff was polite.

I know that Max's has a general rating of ~3/5, but for the couple of times that I've dined in at…read moreMax's, it's always been a 5/5! The restaurant is rather spacious with a ton of seating, so we always get seated right away. The servers have always been so kind, and the food never disappoints. When I was here with my parents, we had ordered Max's Teasers and it was a great plate to share with 3 people. Nothing too special about the dish, but it's a great app choice if you want a little bit of a few things/variety in your appetizer plate. The plates we shared were Max's Chicken and The Lechon Kawali. Max's Chicken is so perfectly cooked in my opinion with the most perfectly juicy meat steamed rice. The Lechon Kawali was also cooked really well, as it wasn't too fried to the point where the meaty parts of the pork was difficult to chew. I also had the Sago't Gulaman, and I will tell you that it's my favorite place to get Sago't Gulaman here. The second time I went, I brought my husband and he absolutely fell in love with the food too. For drinks, we ordered Calamansi Juice and Sago't Gulaman. You guys know my review for Sago't Gulaman; I would just say that the Calamansi Juice is on the sweeter side! For food, we ordered Lechon Kawali Sisig, and the Dinuguan. The Dinuguan was just the perfect meal to have to remind me of home. The ratio of the sauce and meat was perfect, and every bite was delightful. But between the two, I will say that the Lechon Kawali Sisig was MY personal favorite. The flavor was PERFECT and it was cooked just as well--it was tender and every bite was even better than the last...I definitely had to pace myself because it was that delicious. What always tops off my experience and why I'm giving Max's a 5/5 is because of how friendly and amazing the staff is. Always smiling and willing to help, and never snobby! Go visit Max's today!

4/5 food the beef for the nilaga was chewy 5/5 service was…read moregreat .our server was attentive and we don't have to ask for anything. 5/5 definitely aesthetically pleasing 5/5 affordable pricing

Craving authentic Filipino comfort food in Honolulu? Hit up Shay's for a mix plate featuring…read morepancit, dinuguan, monggo, and veggie lumpia - spot-on flavors that hit all the right nostalgic notes. The pancit was a standout: bihon noodles perfectly stir-fried with green onions and subtle seasoning, light yet satisfying as a side that balanced the richer dishes without overwhelming. Dinuguan brought that deep, savory pork blood stew richness - tender meat in a chocolatey gravy with a vinegar kick, way better than average and not overly gamey Monggo (mung beans) was hearty and comforting, simmered smooth with malunggay or bittermelon options for that homey veggie depth - grows on you with each bite. Veggie lumpia delivered crispy perfection: fresh fillings, not greasy, and a great crunchy contrast to the stews. Generous portions at fair prices, quick service, and that lechon nearby if you want to level up next time. Solid Waipahu/Honolulu Filipino spot - will return!

Ordered takeout from this spot the other day, but we have dined in a handful of times. The food is…read moregood but not good enough to warrant the customer service I experienced this last visit. I arrived at 9:50am. As I was walking up to the entrance i noticed that there weren't any hours of operation posted, but I could see through the window that there were workers inside and the lights were on. The door was unlocked as soon as I stepped inside, the woman standing at the hostess stand told me "we open at 10." She puts her fingers up showing me the number 10. Ok no problem, I'll just wait outside. I was sitting on the bench, scrolling through my phone, a couple walked into the restaurant and they were seated right away. I looked at my watch, it was 9:57am. Unbelievable. I walked back into the restaurant and a different woman greeted me. "I just wanted to place an order to go" I said. This lady was more pleasant than the first, and she took my order right away. I ordered the 3 choice plate lunch and the chefs special adobo fried rice with lechon kawali. I'm pretty picky when it comes to Filipino food because I feel like nothing compares to my mom's cooking (biased, I know) and Shay's was one of the better ones we enjoyed. However, this time the adobo fried rice was a bit salty. The Bicol express wasn't as coconut-y as I remember. It was just meh. Probably won't be back for a while.

The name says Jesse's Coffee Shop. But, I will forever and always know it as "Jesse's Bakery, home…read moreof the PIANOMO ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!" You know what that is! You know when you go to TImes or Don Q, and you see that beautiful rolled up baked goodness of butter and sugar, that is the PIANOMO ROLL, YES! This is where they make it. Actually this is the reason why we sought this place out. I didnt realize that this place also sold other things, like hot Filipino foods and other baked goods. Not the greatest location.... It's probably a stop in, grab, and go kind of place, though there was some space to sit.

I came just for this bread! So delicious! Service was quick and friendly. Plenty of parking and the…read moreprice for each piece was $1.65.. also comes in a box. I was tempted but refrained.

How prophetic- see Jennifer Y's review from a few months ago…read more Evidently Fort Ruger Market closed yesterday on April 14, 2026. Great memories over the decades. Too bad it didn't play out well. The boiled peanuts were always a buy when we were in the mood. A posting this morning on the doors indicates they will re-open after renovation (does not mention timetable). Social media indicated they closed down 4/14/26. Same owner? New owner? Totally different business? Would be a shame if the iconic "Fort Ruger Market" disappears. If you lived in Kaimuki or went to Kapiolani Community College, this store was an example of the mom n pop stores that used to dot many neighborhoods before the arrival of 7-11 and other convenience stores. They were a Kaimuki Institution for over 75+ years. Hope they come back in a new and better form. Posted notice seen 4/15/26. Note: 4/16/26- a kitv news broadcast indicated that the owner, connected with the Young Fish Market family, told KITV after renovation the bldg would be occupied by CU Korean store, and that they would carry some of the Ruger Mkt favorites like poke and boiled peanuts . Hope they can incorporate the Fort Ruger Market name. Too iconic to disappear.

Went for poke and some lechon for lunch at 10:45am on a Saturday. Walked out with a bowl of adobo…read moreinstead. Because they had NO POKE! Walked in, saw the case was empty but waited for the person behind the counter so I could ask him if they were making/bring any out. First off, that guy was super awkward and just stared at me without a greeting. I said hi and asked if they had any poke. He slowly shook his head and said "no, we don't have any poke right now". I asked if they were gonna bring some out. He turned around to look at the lady behind him (who was already busy doing something else) then turned back around to look at me and continued to slowly shake his head and only said "no". So I just stared back at him and said ooookkkaayyyy.... What kind of place advertises poke but not have any poke on a Saturday close to lunch time nor has staff competent enough to help. I would completely understand if I went later in the afternoon but this was only a little before lunch. And no poke?! Cmon I looked at the hot food section and didn't see any lechon. So again, I asked if they had lechon today. SAME RESPONSE - looks at the case, then looks at me, and slowly shakes his said and says "no". Ummm....alright then... I wasn't going to get anything at all after this interaction and lack of food choices but the adobo did look good so I got a bowl of that. The food itself was good, a little oily, but what pork adobo isn't? I won't be going back anytime soon. That guy was useless and awkward and poke won't be guaranteed for lunch.

It seems Nona has moved around quite a bit. Currently, they are open Fridays and Sundays in this…read morecommunity kitchen (?) on Palolo Ave. This is great for us because it's close to our neighborhood and there's free parking. The chicken wings are very good. We tried 3 flavors in the 15 piece pack ($25.95) - calamansi chili, OG sauce, and yuzu buttah. The calamansi is tangy and spicy so you get a lot of flavor with a slow burn. The OG sauce is a classic soy garlic blend that is always satisfying. The yuzu buttah is not your typical lemon pepper rub. It has a nice fresh yet rich flavor. Our favorites were the OG and yuzu buttah. We're anxious to try the other flavors next. The waffle fries were nice, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, not dry at all. The homemade mac salad was also tasty and was a great balance to the spicy calamansi wings. I don't know how long they will be in this location orphan the hours will be. Definitely follow them on IG and make sure you catch them soon! The sandwiches look amazing... next level, for sure!

Hella good!! Finally got the chance to check out Nona on their last day at Hapa Market & Grill in…read morePalolo. Was immediately greeted by the owner who was welcoming n' friendly. Got their chicken wings in yuzu buttah, calamansi chili, gochujang honey, OG sauce, S.P.V. + sides of slaw n' mac salad. Everything was made to perfection including the presentation. The wings were crispy n' the unique flavors were on point, I couldn't pick a fave! Def looking forward to when they announce their new spot, make sure to bookmark them n' save!

Stopped by for lunch and their sign says Filipino and French Food. Which basically is a very nice…read morecrepe food stand. They make and serve both sweet and savory crepes. I tried their Chorizo and Avocado and was pleasantly surprised how flavorful it tasted. The thin perfectly cooked crepe was the primary carb so no rice or potato filling just a healthy mixture of Mexican chorizo, avocado, tomatoes, lettuce, spinach and onion. It was great and a full meal. The chorizo is very succulent and does have the normal amount of oil released from cooking it which doesn't bother me but some folks may not like. The crepes are about 14" in diameter and are nice and properly thin. Like I've had at home and also in France and elsewhere in Europe. I look forward to trying their sweet and other savory crepes.

They make an amazing pork adobo fried rice, egg, and longanisa sausage. It's a rich tasty vinegar…read moreflavor that goes great with rice and eggs. You really don't need the sausage, but it's there staring at you...."eat me!!!" I definitely will come back. Their prices are reasonable $10-$12 Of course, masks are required....it's open areas and people social distance naturally, part of life!

This is the spot I only go to for Pinoy food at the Maunakea Marketplace! Aunty Naty I've known for…read more30 years. She's had her booth for about 25 years. Her ginataan halo-halo is delicious along with her many other dishes like dinakdakan, giniling na baboy with quail eggs and many others! If you crave Pinoy food and are in Chinatown then make sure you stop by her place and try. You won't be disappointed!

Hi everyone They used to give plenty but not any more…read more My suggestion don't buy from them I went they gave me one pig stuff and little rice. And the food was cold not hot yuck If the jook soup it was cold and the meat was old