Good lunch spot located in pioneer plaza that I've know for probably 15+ years. Think they used to…read morebe called Ola's kitchen. Guy behind the counter is super casual. Food is also good, with some dishes better than others. Their shoyu chix is my favorite and the chili is decent, but a little different the most local chilis. They also have specs tie noodles for their Mac salad. It's pretty good, it's not heavy mayonnaise. Their taco salad is also pretty good.

Got the Pesto Mahi. Not sure if that was pesto or how old the mahi is. Something in the plate…read moresmelled bad. I think maybe was the pesto since it didn't taste like pesto. Tasted like a nutty mayo...weird b/c it was a little green. Mahi was dry. Mac salad was okay. I liked the skinny noodles and wasn't super mayo-y. Rice was okay. Was cooked well so that was good enough for me. Ate mainly rice and dumped the rest. 2 stars b/c worker really nice, and b/c I could still eat the rice.

Best fried chicken skin i've found...and I've found a lot. Theirs stays crispy even after sitting…read morein the fridge. Doesn't taste oily...I mean i even trick myself into thinking it's healthy! Only on Fridays though. Their lumpia is delish too...nice and crispy. Yah, I like fried stuff. I can't help it. The Rada's stuff is good too...think it's pretty much the same as I had hanabata days when Ma used to take me on special occasions. Hope they stick around cuz I hope to take my daughter too. I just don't like the birds that are always outside and sometimes go in. Not sure if they feed them or what, but I just haaaaaate birds.

I'm very impressed with their foods. I walked by 3 times in the afternoon but closed! So…read moredisappointed! This time it's open but a bit crowded! I bought 3, 4 popular items. Bittermelon with eggs and roast pork, fried squids! The last one was papaya chicken soup which I gave it a 5 stars! Excellent papaya soup like homemade! One thing bad is this shop closes early and no one answers their phone!

8/23/25 This review is for the Street Eats Pearlridge Farmer's Market location. First time there…read moreand had heard about it from Hawaii News Now Cheap Eats segment. They are there every Saturday and are the first vendor on the left as you walk in the main entrance. I had a great experience. Top notch customer service. The owner is very personable and friendly. They have a small menu of only 7 food items compared to their main location in Chinatown with a larger variety menu. This menu seems to be their popular items and according to the owner, the pork belly is their best seller. Even with just these items, I still had a hard time deciding what I wanted because it all looked so good. They not only have the menu posted but a picture of each menu item. I like when businesses do that, you know what you're getting. I opted for the Double Fried Chicken. It comes with 2 pieces of boneless chicken thighs (about 3 oz each), 2 scoops of white rice, cole slaw (about 1/2 cup) & a mild sauce. The chicken was wonderful! It was lightly breaded, not over cooked but fried just right to give the chicken a good crispiness. The thigh meat was still moist and not dry from over frying. Seasoning was just right, not overly seasoned, yet still tasty. Good 'ole fried chicken as fried chicken should be. The only problem I had with the chicken was there wasn't enough. Wish there were 3 pieces. The cole slaw was surprisingly good and I'm not a big fan of cole slaw. This one I liked. It was well seasoned, not tangy, and a lite creaminess with good crunch. The sauce that came with the chicken was also good. It tasted like ketchup with a kick. Keep in mind this is not fast food and usually everything is cooked to order with food trucks. The owner did advise me the wait would be 10 - 15 minutes. I was ok with that because then I knew I was definitely getting it hot and fresh. Overall, the food was great matched with first-rate customer service. It's a place worth a return visit. Support local!

Street Eats is the newest addition to the Maunakea Marketplace Food Court. They are next to Lime…read moreand you just need to look for the "blue food truck" there. They have been there about 2 months. Dine in is possible if you're able to find a seat but I opted for takeout. The food court tables and chairs were relatively clean but they were quite full around lunch so takeout was a better option. Their food stall was very clean and everything looked new. They offer a different weekly special that they announce on their IG. This is a husband and wife operation with the husband in front as cashier and the wife in the kitchen. The husband was friendly and they didn't take long to get my order out. You can see the care they take to prepare each order. After looking at the menu, I ordered their Cheeseburger Add Deluxe and Bacon. There wasn't an explanation or photos of what Add Deluxe is so I just went for it. It turns out that the Add Deluxe is the veggies (tomato, lettuce and onions). Since I'm kinda a fatty, I also ordered a Chicken Sandwich and side of Fries (extra crispy) to try. The chicken comes tossed in either a BBQ or Buffalo sauce. If you're not a sauce fan, it can be plain (option I chose). I was able to get both sauces on the side to try. Both the burger and chicken sandwich were good. They fried the chicken well as it wasn't oily and moist inside. The fries were still crunchy when I got home and it was salted perfectly. Great option for good food in Maunakea Marketplace Food Court! 4.5 stars

Pork street taco's was Soooo yummy they fill that tortilla with pork, unlike other places,…read more "where's the beef?" Flavor on point! Gotta try this!!!

I've lived in Hawaii for almost 4 years now and have been to this Vendor numerous times but every…read moretime I came to the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet. I cannot walk by and not have their sweetened ice tea. It is just that good. Their street taco is just as good and goes really well with my tea. I can see why there is always a long line but have no fear, service is impeccable. The line will go real quick. They have some seating and it's a nice break from your shopping. I thought it was kinda funny that I asked the cashier what the name of their spot/food truck so I can yelp and she had to ask. That did give me a little chuckle. Anyway, 5 stars all the way to the moon and back.

I stopped by after my granddaughter's ballet class to grab a few bento for the weekend. I wanted to…read moretry their pork Adobo, do I got a couple of those, along with the Teriyaki hamburger. The Adobo is done very well, with meaty chunks of pork in a slightly vinegary sauce; not too salty, with a hint of sweetness. They also changed up the side dish, and instead of the scoop of corn, they included macaroni salad. It's a nice change, and I'm hoping it stays this way for awhile. The service is always fast, which is great because everyone usually parks right in front (not in an actual stall), rather than 50 feet further down in the actual spaces. I need to find more reasons to come into town as an excuse to stock up more often.

In a world where plate lunches are creeping toward $20, this place keeps it real with hot, freshly…read moreprepared food for $5/$8including a generous portion of protein, rice, and corn. I love that the food is cooked in the kitchen directly behind the stand, then kept warm in a stainless steel storage container. Simple, no-frills local comfort food done right. The shoyu chicken, hamburger steak with gravy, and roast pork with gravy are my usual go-to lunch items. This isn't about fancy presentation. It's about getting a quick, satisfying meal without wrecking your wallet. Let's be real, the food is not going to win a James Beard award but it's definitely satisfying. Especially with the gravy and rice. Awe yeah that's just down home comfort foods. Service is fast and efficient. Walk up, order your food, and you're back in the car within minutes. Definitely a solid value and an easy repeat stop. FYI, they typically sell out by about 1pm. Happy Eating!! 22

Damn good sandwich. Very friendly staff/ownership. I don't even know what I ordered but it's enough…read morefor 2-3 people at $20/sandwich. I took a terrible photo but it should give justice to its scale. Lots of meat and lots of veggie.

Amazing food and service. Greeted with smiles and a warm welcome. I was looking for a sandwich shop…read morenearby that was yummy but also served sprouts and they did not disappoint. Packed my sub full of vegetables which is what I requested and everything was cold and fresh. So good and exactly what I wanted. Ill definitely be returning. Highly recommend 10/10. Unsure what the name of my sandwich was called again but it was turkey and bacon with avocado and ALL veggies.

Great price for the amount of food. My plate was packed for only $15. Today I got the braised beef…read morewith fettuccine. The potato mac is always a must. The great customer service and delicious food keeps me coming back. Go early so you can get first dibs on the menu. I got there around 10:45am and there was no one in line.

I live about a block away and have walked by Nicky's Lunch Wagon so many times but had never eaten…read morethere...until this past Friday that is. I was walking home from a routine Dr checkup at the hospital and passed by the cute yellow lunch wagon, I was definitely hungry so got in line. It was shortly after they opened so there were maybe 5 people in front me and the orders got out quick. I ordered a combo plate with Vietnamese spicy fried chicken and the Country fried chicken with brown gravy...and for good measure also got a Teri-spam musubi. For the plate, I ordered it with Kalua fried rice and potato-mac salad and both chicken dishes were really good and extremely filling. The musubi was darn tasty as well. It's definitely a popular lunch spot for the downtown workers and residents. I was only a few people back when I got in line but by the time I left with my plate the line was 20+ strong. A definite go-to if you're downtown during lunch hour and looking for some solid eats.

I pilgrimage to Gyros N Villains weekly. Gyros N Villains…read moreis mobile. Every Thursday neighborhoodly happy posted up in front of ANNA O'Brians, 2440 S. Beretania Ave. Honolulu Hi 96826 from 8pm Ish to 1:50am. Quesadillas, tots, Gyros, veggie wrap, Baklava, brownies, Assorted drinks, They accept every style of payment: cash, credit, etc. Best Value 4 yo money, for family, college students, Ohana & neighborhood. The Baklava is award winning. Gyros are classic traditional & worldclass.

I was on my way to an appointment and noticed this food truck parked. I am biased when it come to…read moregyros as my buddy Joe in my opinion, made the best. So, I thought I would give it a try. I ordered the Gyro Supreme, a regular gyro and the gyro chips and Hamas. The ambiance initially looked like nothing, but I was quickly transported back to the original days of when food trucks first started out and was very happy to stand roadside and give my order!! The food was served quickly, hot and the gyro bread, was fresh!! I highly recommend "Gyros N Villans", it definitely was a delightful surprise!!! Thank you for a new favorite to add to my list, Blessings!!