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    Cafe Parkside

    4.6 (14 reviews)

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    This place in aktion, nice family awesome service ...... Well worth the trip to Kalhi

    Hawaiian chop steak made with ribeye.  Very good.

    I enjoy finding new places to eat for lunch and I'm glad I found this cute little lunch wagon located right across the Kapalama post office in Kalihi. So I came here on two separate occasions at a little after 1pm. On my first visit I ordered the hawaiian chop steak which I really enjoyed. I'm glad I was able to try it at a discounted price during their Super Bowl special cause now I know I would definitely buy it again at their regular price. They use ribeye steak so it was really tender, not chewy and hard to swallow like the ones they serve at other fast food places. Not many places use ribeye for their chop steak. I love the flavors and the steak and veggies were cooked just right, not over cooked. On my second visit I knew I wanted to try their steak and shrimp plate. So I called in my order and the lady asked how I wanted my steak done so I said medium rare. I arrived in about 10 minutes and they had just finished packing it. When I opened my plate I was kind of disappointed cause the steak was more like well done. But again, they use ribeye so it wasn't too bad. It was a little dry but still easy to chew and swallow and the seasoning was just right. The garlic shrimp was flavorful, not overcooked, and I appreciate that it was already peeled, which is my personal preference. It comes with 6 good size pieces. Most places give 4 or 5 with a steak combo. So overall this plate was still decent enough. I would order it again but hope that next time the steak is cooked to my liking. I'm sure I'll have more visits here. I really want to try their pot roast pork, hamburger steak, and fried chicken! And FYI cash only. Very friendly staff!

    Chrisdee M.

    Love da food made onoz with love wen u in da kalihi area come check it out. Bring ur kekiz Mahalo

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    Unkoholics P.

    Great food and great service, support local , it's family owned and run. Right across the street from the post office in Kalihi.

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    My wife loved the lamb chops! I will be going back to try the other specials, like the hamburger steak plate and slushies

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    Quality and quantity. Customer service is good too. Fortune this small business is here fir the people.

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    Ask the Community - Cafe Parkside

    Are you still in business? Haven't seen your wagon at the N. King St location in awhile.

    What cut of steak do you use for the steak and shrimp?

    Hi, we use ribeye steak.

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    I'm looking forward to try more dishes like the rib eye steak, pot roast pork or some other specials.

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    Catfish Plate $26 - DELICIOUS! Sides: baked beans, candied yams, mac n cheese
    Catfish Plate $26 - DELICIOUS! Sides: baked beans, candied yams, mac n cheese
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