First time visit Pros: Parking available in the lot that is shared with Hanyang and Gyotaku. Casual restaurant with lots of tables and a menu with items that can be single orders, and mixed plate option with some of their more popular foods, or family-style plates. Staff is attentive and friendly. Of all the food we had (read more below), the one I'd order - but in a different way - is the pork belly. The pork belly was flavorful and tender especially with the pickled onions, but the bao dish had too much sauce. Cons: Food was disappointing, especially with such good reviews. We ordered the furikake fries, pork belly bao, and the mixed plate with the guava chicken and the garlic shrimp. The latter three are the most popular items, according to our server. Items with sauces were overly sauced, so therefore, quite salty. The guava chicken was over cooked. The shrimp had to be peeled, so I peeled away all the coating on the outside. Rice was dry. Per my friend, mac salad was not good. Pass on this place. read more

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I heard about this location from our tour guide on the Blue Line of the Waikīkī Trolley yesterday. He pointed it out to us from the trolley. The location is in a shopping plaza. The inside had unique decor but is welcoming upon entering. The hostess was was quite informative on the types of food they have, their bestsellers, and the dishes that put them on the map. We ordered the Guava BBQ Fried Chicken, Garlic Umami Shrimp, and Pork Belly Umami Fried Rice. The Guava BBQ Fried Chicken was tasty but fried too hard for us. I didn't taste the guava at all so that was a little disappointing. The Garlic Umami Shrimp most of the flavor and seasoning was on the shell of the shrimp and not the shrimp itself. The flavor was amazing. I would just love more of it on the shrimp as I bit into and ate the shrimp. The garlic flavor was consistent throughout. Pork Belly Umami Fried Rice was simply amazing it had so much flavor. Tender pork belly fried with premium rice, house Umami sauces, white and green onions topped with furikake and Umami aioli. Furikake is a Japanese seasoning. The rice was my favorite dish and may go back for more. read more

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After a scenic trip to Sandy Beach, we stopped by Beastside Kitchen for lunch. It's a great casual spot offering Hawaiian and Pacific Rim dishes, along with a nice selection of cocktails. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall next to Kings Food Market, with plenty of parking available. The interior features a laid-back, casual decor with booths lining the walls and tables in the center. There's also a small stage at the back of the restaurant for live music, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Although it was a bit busy for just one waitress, she was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and quick to recommend some local favorites, which we eagerly ordered: Guava Fried Chicken - Moist and flavorful with a subtle hint of guava. A few pieces were unfortunately dry, possibly overcooked or reheated. Garlic Prawns - Cooked perfectly--crispy, buttery, and rich with garlic. Pork Bao - Add a slice of pickled onion and the first bite is outstanding: savory, juicy, and tender. Just don't let it sit too long, or the bun may get soggy from the pork juices. Steamed Rice - Perfect for soaking up all that delicious garlic butter. The portion sizes were generous--just right for four adults. Overall, a delicious and satisfying lunch experience! We will be back again soon.! read more

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Saw the place on Instagram, looked good, got there, was about to be seated, then saw 20% gratuity for party of 5 or more AND 3% foe credit card fees, so had we sat down, it would have been extra 23%!?!? , so we bought it to go. Everything was super salty, pork belly bao was prob the best of the 3 items. But we prob won't be going back. read more

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The garlic shrimp was soooo ono!!! Those plump beauties were packed with garlicky goodness ! I have got to come back!

A hidden gem on the east side of the island! I seen this place so many times on social media and decided to finally come out and try it! I'll make this short and sweet! Service: Very friendly staff! When we came it was early they had just opened, so it wasn't crowded at all, we got seated right away and served right away as well. Food: The pastele nachos were delicious, the Ahi was super ono, and the pork belly was surprisingly really good as well. We also got a lilikoi pie to go, which honestly didn't make it home because I ate it all lol it was so bomb. I will definitely be back to try more of the items on the menu. read more

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Super yummy!!! Highly recommend the garlic umami shrimp and the guava BBQ chicken. Ambience is like a family-friendly sports bar vibe. read more

Love the food, atmosphere and staff. The Service was great. Each dish was very generously portion and extremely tasty. We stumbled on this place when we were in the area, and it is definitely a place We would revisit. They had a nice cocktail Menu also. The service was great. Our server seemed like one of the owners. He spoke to everyone and was very friendly. It was as if everyone was family. It seemed like all the other patrons were regulars. It's large inside and a great spot large parties as well as small. read more

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Every dish we've tried here is good and the servers are always so friendly. The portions are very generous, I just wish they didn't do away with their Ohana menu. I like to order from their catering menu during the holidays. They fixed up the interior so it looks so much better. We go there for lunch but if you go for dinner, you'll be able to enjoy the nightly entertainment. read more

Has lots of parking. Inside of the restaurant isn't a hole in the wall but jus right. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Lots of local menu options. Prices is reasonable. We ordered, pastele nachos, noodles, shrimp, guava chicken and for dessert brownie with ice cream. Very ono. They also have live entertainment. You can check their calendar to see who is scheduled the whole month. *support local! read more

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Went for breakfast and they now open at 7am! Had the adobo fried rice and companion ordered the Kalbi and eggs. Kalbi was sliced and soft with great taste. Adobo was tasty/ soft and nice pieces in rice. Great meal so went back for dinner next day. Lettuce wrap had shrimp and great flavor. Side salad was nice greens with nice papaya vinaigrette. Pork Bao!.... So soft and big serving of ingredients! Service was local style friendly, nice. Next time want to go for their music nights! read more

Amazing!!!!! Came here for our Christmas luncheon on Christmas Eve. They were available and able to seat 11 of us. Food was ONO, service seemed glitchy. We didn't know who was serving us the first 15 minutes or where we were sitting and had to ask for menus but after that it was perfect. Great local place, great local food and awesome people. Food was so good our guys ate it all! 10/10 read more

Took the whole family to Beastside Kitchen for brunch for the first time. The reviews were great and so we were very excited to see if the food lived up to what we read. Good news, it did! The storefront is located in a small shopping strip and easy to find. Lots of parking outside and we were even able to drive up and drop off our elderly family member right at the front door. The decor inside is simple and local family style which brings about a nice relaxed environment. Sometimes these kinds of casual places can have bland food but the food was incredible. Our dishes took a while to come out. Apparently they had a large catering order going out right before our order. But the staff were really nice and were attentive to us the whole time and kept us smiling. They really took good care of us from our keiki to our kupuna. The kids loved watching football on the big screens set up in each corner. Each and every one of us loved our food! I got a two choice mixed plate with the Garlic Umami Shrimp and the Crunchy Garlic Kim Chee Tofu and oh man, it was so ono! The sauce mixed into the rice and I couldn't stop eating even after finishing the main dish. The garlic shrimp had a nice crispy outer coating with tons of flavor and cooked to perfection. The tofu is uncooked but goes perfectly with the garlic kim chee topping which is loaded on top. I loved the crunch that was mixed in. Hubby got the loco loco and he said it was tender and flavorful. If anything he'd want a bit more umami to the gravy but he ate it all up and said he'd order it again. Grandma got the pork belly and it was tender and had large portions of meat. We were all eyeing it. It was a giant portion and she finished it off! She chose the picked onions and mac salad to go with and both were really excellent. The onions were crisp and added a good punch of zing to the dish. Our kids loved the tempura fish (toppings on the side) and the mini dawgs. Every single one of us at the table raved over their fries. We treated the kids to the brownies as well and they were hot with the perfect amount of ice cream on top. Needless to say, we're putting this on our regular rotation going forward. read more

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10 star experience from food, service, seating, atmosphere, sounds of background tv/radio to da lua. I am grateful for it all. Hana hou read more

Beastside Kitchen - Inside peak of what you can , too. - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went in for Breakfast. Food presentation was very nice, and server gave us good service. Ambiance was comfy read more

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WOW! Step outta the rat race and chill. The food is Aaaaamazing. The smoked pork belly anything is winna! I love their french fries. They recently remodeled and added a bar. The staff is so friendly and always makes you feel like you are family. This my mother's favorite restaurant in the area! read more

Thursday March 6, 2025 first time, coming here in the Niu Valley Shopping Center with King's Cathedral, Gyotaku, Jack in the Box and Hangang Grill House coming soon. Plenty parking in the private parking lot. We were seated in a minute or so. We ordered a Pastele Nachos for an appetizer. Guava BBQ Fried Chicken and a Pork Belly Loco Moco for our lunch. The appetizer came out first. Then shortly after our lunch plates. The food looked good and tasted good. FYI: the macaroni salad had a slight pickle juice taste to it. The service is friendly and fast. The ambiance is casual. It was too much food to eat for lunch. We both took home the leftovers to eat for dinner later. If you are really hungry and have a very big appetite then this is the place to come to eat. read more

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Ono food, good service, big portions....what else can you ask for? Local, comfort food at its finest. Support local if you can

Started with umami fries and finished off with loco moco pork belly! Absolutely amazing! Ceviche on point! read more

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Food, service and atmosphere was top notch...definitely will go again. Was surprised at the taste and amount of food served.

We, a party of five, were there for lunch last Friday. The waiter was top notch. He was there to refill water, let us order on our time (neither rushing us or letting us sit for long stretches of time), made recommendations (so we ordered family style) and even offered to slightly alter menu (like letting us know if we ordered the bar which normally came in fours he would make it five) and checking on us after the food was served. Granted it was a slow day but he was the only one on duty during lunch. The food was ample and tasty. We had the guava chicken, shrimp, Asian salad and noodles. Even with five there was plenty left over for us to take home. The guava chicken was deep fried, boneless and very moist (and yes, I have had thighs that were fried and very dry). So I assume the chicken must have been marinated in the guava sauce overnight. The shrimp was crispy and well seasoned. The salad was nicely balanced-I usually don't like onions but their pickled onions added a bit of tang and spice. And the noodles seemed to have a bit of everything- including the pork that would have been in the bao. What I appreciated was that the waiter allowed us to pick our table. Even if he knew it wouldn't be crowded, he was kind enough to push two four tops so that what would normally be an eight top for the five of us. (There was already an eight top seated and another eight top behind them that we could have taken). read more

TL;DR Delicious local kine grindz in Niu Valley. Furikake Crusted Ahi = ONO Guava BBQ Fried Chicken = ONO Garlic Umami Shrimp = ONO ----- What a gem. My wife and I needed to run some errands in Hawaii Kai and stopped in for lunch here based on some Yelp searching. My wife ordered a Liliko'i Iced Tea to start, which was extremely refreshing. I couldn't decide on what to have, so I asked our server. She recommended the fried chicken and the garlic shrimp, which are their signature dishes (as well as the BBQ Pork Belly). Both were incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The accompanying mac salad was killer. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will likely stick to this order when I undoubtedly return. My wife ordered the furikake ahi, which she loved. She commented that the aioli and the toppings complimented the fish perfectly. She was a big fan. We will certainly be returning here any time we need a quick and delicious bite and are travelling to/from Hawaii Kai. read more

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Service was fine but one of the dishes we ordered - steamed clams was definitely not worth $19 A good quantity but the clams were so small you could barely see them - should have sent the dish back - taste was ok but size definitely not worth the money - suggest you find another vendor if they are selling as Manila clams read more

I stopped for lunch here on the way back from the beach. We took our food to go since we were rushing for a flight back home and the service was very quick! This place is such a cute local spot, and the guava chicken was to DIE for. My friends and I can't stop talking about how good it was. I would hop on a plane back to Hawaii just to have this chicken again. read more

Beastside Kitchen - Guava Chicken - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We came here on a Wednesday night. All 9 of us mostly kids! The staff were so accommodating and friendly, it was homely and the food was good as usual. Too bad Shawna wasn't there for me to bother. I love this little neighborhood go-to! read more

Did a take out order around 1130am and was glad to see wasn't too busy. Had a few families seated inside. This was my first time here so I didn't know they had such a nice dining area. I ordered the furikake ahi on the suggestion of person who took my order and I'm glad I did! They were right, furi ahi is where it's at! So this, to me, is a beautifully done rendition of ahi katsu. Similar sauces- spicy aioli and unagi or teri sauce and a nice fry in it. The ahi was done well, not dry or over cooked which is common. The difference was the pico de gallo on top. Even if the ahi was dry had so much stuff on top I would have been fine with it. Not too much where it overpowers the ahi flavor but enhances it quite nicely! I got pickled onion on the side and THAT was on point! So many places get this classic side dish wrong so I'm beyond stoked to see it done right. Good onion flavor, tangy, little bit spicy (not too much!) and little bit sweet. Went perfectly with the ahi. I will be bringing my family back for a sit down meal very soon. I overheard one of the staff (maybe one of the owners) talking to one obnoxious customer (sitting inside 20 minutes and had to listen to him cuss and talk so loud about how he could beat someone up smh) the staff member was kind and engaging. I give him props because even though the customer was giving him compliments it sounded like such an uncomfortable conversation! Anyways, if you're in the area, STOP HERE AND EAT!! read more

Beastside Kitchen - Furikake ahi - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Walked in- would not serve us said kitchen is closed. Was only 9:10pm. So sad. Unfortunately for this restaurant, they will never see my $$.

This is what life in the islands is all about. Dropped in on a night that Sista Robi was playing as my 96 yr old mom is a fan. Place was booked as it was Robi's Birthday. The folks already there for the celebration was so kind and was not going to let the 96 yr old "Aunty" with walker stand at the bar. They kindly made room for her. Amongst Robi's friends they was Makaha Sons, Ledward Kalapana, Brother Roland Casamaro... old the big time OGs that my mom and I love! The food was super ono! I don't know what is better the food or the company-- the entertainers, the bar tender, the other patrons... everyone was just so kind! The night ended with everyone holding hands and singing Hawaii Aloha. The folks nearby was so nice to help mom jump off the bar stool (she is 4'6") as I helped get her slippahs on. By then she felt so my at home she already took the slippahs off! It meant so much to me to see my mom so alive and happy! Aloha lives here! read more

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Although service was good, food was divy and left no impression on me. Would be a good place to hangout with friends and not focus in the food. read more

Beastside Kitchen - Patele Nachos - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Pan crusted ahi- so delish!! Plus an awesome band to make the vibe just perfect! Service was friendly and awesome! read more

Beastside Kitchen - Pancrusted Furikake Ahi - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Just a quick update. I got the 2 item combo to go - guava chicken & garlic shrimp. The online menu said the cost was $22 but they actually charge an extra $4 for the 2nd item. With tip it came out to over $30 for one plate to go. That is very pricey! The taste was good, but just not worth the price. The guy at the register said that if I come after the lunch hour (1pm) it would be $10 cheaper. Good to know for future, but didn't help with this order. read more

Beastside Kitchen - 2 item combo - $22 + $4 for the 2nd item. Very expensive! - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We dove headfirst into a flavorful lineup: Straight Shootah, Keiki chicken tenders with fries, BBQ pork belly & guava BBQ fried chicken plate and crunch garlic kimchee tofu. Though the place was buzzing with hungry guests, our server radiated aloha like it was 1995. In all our visits to Oʻahu, that warm island spirit has felt like it's been fading--but this time, it lit up the whole experience. Swamped or not, she didn't miss a beat, and we felt it. Truly grateful! read more

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We frequently visit for lunch. Just about everything we order is good. Our "go to" is the guava fried chicken, garlic shrimp and the burger. read more

The best in the EAST!? Ok ok ok! The Good: * Service was on point. She was so sweet and funny. It seemed like all the waiters were pretty awesome and charismatic. She had great suggestions for us especially because it was our first time! * My favorite was the kalbi. Dat was ooooonnnnoooosssss. * Live music was such a nice addition to a Friday Pau Hana * I brought my 8 month old with me, and they were so accommodating. I was so thankful because its so stressful eating out with a new baby! The Bad: * It's pretty far for me to get here. Not sure when is the next time I'll make it out. But with that being said........ if I AM ever on this side of the island, I am definitely coming back! The Weird: * (This has nothing to do with the restaurant) There is a scary roof overhang in front of the restaurant that is just being supporting by a tiny wooden column, hope the building property manager gets that fixed asap. Scary! read more

Beastside Kitchen - Fried rice, kalbi, chicken - Seafood Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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As with every weekend, our family goes in circles on Sundays, trying to decide where to have lunch. We almost ended up at one of those chain restaurants, but I hopped on Yelp and looked for someplace we had never tried before. We decided to try it since we were at Kahala Mall and Beastside Kitchen during my search. It was worth the extra 10-minute drive. It was pretty quiet when we walked in, probably after the lunch rush. Our server, Laura, was very kind and helpful with the menu. It was our first time here, so we asked for suggestions, followed her recommendations, and decided to follow the family style. We ordered the guava chicken, umami shrimp, fried rice, french fries with umami sauce and furikake, and pork bao buns. All of it was delicious, but our absolute favorite was the shrimp. We just couldn't be polite, as everyone had their eye on the last piece on the plate. Our daughter won - she grabbed it and said, "Well, if no one is going to eat it, it's mine." Laura was great about checking on us and refilling our drinks. But what impressed me was when I ordered a Prosecco, I mentioned that I preferred sweet beverages. Without asking, Laura went the extra mile and brought a little cup of lilikoi concentrate "just in case you need to make the drink sweeter." It was the perfect added touch that made my meal. To round off the meal, we decided to share the yuzu sorbet. After all the local grinds, it was the perfect way to clean our pallets with some cold and refreshing. We left with smiles on our bellies and some leftovers. We almost forgot because we were so full. Because it's in a small shopping center there's lots of free parking and better yet, you can go in with your rubber slippers, shorts and a T-shirt. It looks like they have entertainment at night, and it's a great place to have a graduation party or shower. There are also several TV screens playing whatever is on for sports so the guys won't get too bored waiting for the girls. read more

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A local style, family oriented restaurant, tucked away in the neighborhood shopping plaza at Niu Valley Things going for it: Families will feel welcomed with a pretty extensive Ohana style menu. Review of selections tried: **** Guava BBQ Crispy Chicken- boneless marinated chunks of meat that had true crispy skin on the outside while moist on the inside. Would I have known there was guava in the marinade? Perhaps due to a touch of sweetness I attribute to a guava. Very delicious. **** Garlic Umami Shrimp- jumbo sized shrimp coated with bitty bits of garlic and flavorings on the outer shell that was so ono. My only issue is it will be a mess since peeling is required. Parents will need to help the kids with this one...it was finger lickin good! **** Kalbi Short Ribs- marinated in a familiar Korean BBQ sauce. Pieces were sliced thinly and the meat fell off the bone. Another finger licking treat to enjoy. ***** Crunchy Garlic Kim Chee Tofu- was my favorite dish and got 5 stars. Served cold and topped with a generous blend of finely chopped toppings of Kim Chee, green onions, crunchy garlic sauce and a spicy chili oil that was deliciously light and bursting with unexpected flavors hitting my taste buds! **** Pork Belly Umami Fried Rice , huge mound of flavorful perfectly cooked rice with an egg prepared any way you want, resting on top. This portion was more than enough for 4 of us. I enjoyed each and every dish we had. The service was friendly, helpful, timely. Experience makes a world of difference. Our server had tried pretty much everything on the menu so could make valid suggestions. We were almost one of the last groups to leave the restaurant we had so much to talk about but never felt pressured to leave. The setting is inviting, they post a monthly calendar listing the schedule of live local entertainment. The only thing I would suggest, is to have their piped in music turned down a bit. It was pretty loud and made it hard to hear one another. All in all it was an enjoyable evening. Food was delicious, service was friendly and atmosphere was welcoming. Prices can be a bit steep for a neighborhood restaurant but not back breaking. Parking is easy and plentiful. I could see myself returning on a regular basis. read more

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If you can't read this with a pidgin accent then you don't belong eating here Food is Bomb. The guava chicken straight smashed! Loco moco with over easy eggs, mayjah! Cant say enough about this place and best yet they are LOCALLY OWNED!!!!! Didn't even have time to take pictures, that's how ono the food was. Blessings to Beastside Kitchen read more

I haven't been there in awhile. I guess since they put in the bar and took out the booths. The menu had a lot more items or maybe I had just never gone for lunch. Anyway, went today with a large party. Everyone's meal was a lot of food. Unfortunately I ordered the clams. Very disappointing. The clams were tiny. The meat was smaller than a dime and seemed overcooked. Not at all plump. There were about 20 small clams so I basically paid $1 per small clam. I could've gotten a 2 item combo, eggs benny or loco moco for the less $$. Felt alittle ripped off. Other than that, our server was great and so was the ambiance. Please note that they charge 3% if you use a credit card. read more

Awesome food really awesome and they hire the best staff -local music and culture great vibes -10/10! Mahalo! read more

Can we change bEASTside to Bestside Kitchen? For real! I give infinite stars to our two Servers for providing the best customer service, keeping their composure under duress, and maintaining their fabulous sense of humor throughout the entire evening. Nine in our party. We shared apologies and laughter as my father-in-law made what he called "special" requests in his food preference; however, we agreed he's a picky eater and difficult. We all shared family style, then ordered our own entrees. BBQ Pork Belly: Superstar! The softest, melt in your mouth pork I've ever encountered in feel and taste. Succulent. Definitely tasted sweet and tangy from bbq sauce. Kalbi Short Ribs: Mild marination, super soft, easy to pull apart with teeth and fingers. Friday Night Fried Saimin: Tender pork belly pieces fabulously melted in the mouth and complimented noodles, kamaboko, celery, onions, and carrots. BBQ Pork Belly Bao: Tender pork belly coated in sweet and tangy bbq sauce, accompanied with a light, aioli drizzle, cabbage, sprinkled with green onions, sesame seeds, and enveloped in steamed bun. Picked Onion: Super impressed with this mild, homemade, pickled juice. This appetizer complemented all the proteins and seafood. I don't buy pickled onions at the store or supermarket because the pickled juice is too acidic for my palate. Truck Style Garlic Umami Shrimp: Devoured all the minced garlic and umami flavor, then the shrimp. Divine! Beastside Poke Shoyu Sesame: Heavy on furikake and shoyu. Three Choice Combo: Guava BBQ Fried Chicken, BBQ Pork Belly, Truck Style Garlic Umami Shrimp, Rice, Mac Salad: Guava BBQ Fried Chicken tasted sweet and savory. Winner! Chicken tasted tender and moist on inside. Skin has a great crisp and crunchy texture. BBQ Pork Belly is number one. Slather of bbq sauce delivered sweet and tangy. Coated batter on shell for the umami shrimp tasted light, worked in favor of sucking all the garlic. Rice was a little wet from excess garlic, but not to worry because I enjoyed having garlic over the rice. Mac salad tasted light. My eyes were bigger than my appetite this time. I took the remaining leftovers home. Well lit interior with island vibe matte and glossy photos. There's one spacious restroom for the kāne and another for the wahine so no need to step outside. We missed out on nightly entertainment this evening. Would love to return between Wednesday through Saturday. Sista Robi Kahakalau is scheduled to perform on Thursdays. Come and check out this elevated, local style and Asian fusion restaurant in the heart of Niu Valley. Free, shared parking lot with Jack in the Box, Gyotaku and King's Chapel. read more

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