Julie'Z is a staple of Kapolei. Always busy, busy, busy. And always so, so, so good…read more They still keep their prices and portion reasonable. Where else can you enjoy Shanghai lumpia AND pancakes in one meal?! Not many other places tbh! lol My husband and I went down Kapolei one morning and decided to see if Julie'Z wasn't too busy. There was about 2 parties in front of us so we figure we wait and see how long it was. Turns out it wasn't long at all and we were sitting in no time! Ordering is simple you just tell the waitress what you want and in a couple minutes your food is out and ready to pound. We had their special Lechilog, a combo of Lechon kawali and adobo fried rice omelette. Is it the best Lechon I eva had? No, but it's still winnahs! The inside is the same ol' same ol' Julie'Z I remember from school time. So if you're looking for high end dining you not getting it here. But you will get a great Filipino food experience!

This is my once a month, Filipino comfort food for breakfast. Located in the Kapolei Shopping…read moreCenter near Safeway and easy to get to. There is ample parking but the close stalls are limited. To describe this place, Julie'z has that mom-and-pop feel the minute you walk in. Even if you don't come in all the time, you can tell right away that the regulars and staff are like family. Seeing customers talk story with the staff just gives the place such a warm, comfortable, down-to-earth vibe. My absolute go-to: the Adobo Fried Rice Omelette and Lechon Kawali combo (though their Shrimp Sarciado is just as solid whenever I want to switch it up). It never fails to hit the spot. Portions are just the right size. Delicious and highly recommended!

Broke Da Mouth really lives up to its name!…read more I've been here a couple of times and every visit has been amazing. Honestly, I was so food high after eating that I completely forgot to write a review! On my latest visit, I had the bone-in luau, and it was absolutely delicious, tender, flavorful, and full of that local comfort-food goodness. I paired it with their spicy garlic furikake chicken, and that combo did not disappoint! Definitely recommend giving this place a try, but there are a couple of things to know: check their hours before you go, especially on the weekends since they close early. And if you want to get your food without a long wait, line up before they open. The line gets CRAZY! But honestly, the wait is worth it. Come hungry and leave happy... and hopefully remember to write your review before the food coma kicks in!

EDIT: We came back the night before we left and got the two-plate special with the garlic furikake…read morechicken and the spicy garlic furikake chicken. We had so much food left, I took some home in my suitcase. It travels surprisingly well but I wouldn't recommend it unless you have storage containers or heavy duty ziptop bags for transportation. I think I prefer the spicy which was more kicky than spicy. But in a good way. The hype is real. We had lunch at Broke Da Mouth Grindz on our last visit to Oahu. It's fairly close to our hotel and came highly recommended by resort staff. We got the garlic furikake chicken with garlic butter shrimp and a "small" braised beef short ribs. The chicken and shrimp meal came with the obligatory two scoops of rice and mac salad. The short ribs, because it was a "small" order only came with one scoop of rice and mac salad. The portions were huge, even the short ribs. We had enough for lunch AND dinner, and there is still enough beef (and rice and mac salad) for another meal. It would have been awesome if there was some acid to cut through all the richness of our meal, but I am not a fan of kimchee so we passed on the pickled cucumbers. The chicken was so crispy and there were no nasty bits that make me anti-thigh. Even heating the leftovers up in the microwave didn't change the texture. The chicken came with some sort of sauce that was yummy, but unnecessary in my mind. The shrimp was delightfully garlicky and thankfully served headless. The short ribs were fall apart tender and delicious. It also came with some sauce that I don't think either one of us used. It was good, though. The ube ice cream mud pie was amazing. And amazingly huge. We did not order one, but a woman gave me a slice from her family's piece. Mahalo for a random stranger's generosity! If you're in the area and in the mood for local cuisine, give Broke Da Mouth Grindz a try.

I used to go here all the time to get my filipino food fix. Unfortunately they closed the Kalihi…read morerestaurant and now have to make the drive out to Waipahu. If you have never been here I highly recommend you trying their filipino food. Portion size is good and worth the money but the main reason you're buying their food is cause it's winnahs. I did take out a few of their menu items. Their special for July is lechon Kawali, pancit, pork gisantes and pork adobo fried rice. It's good to get this or mixed plate with 3 choices. It allows to try more of their menu selections. While one is good 3 or 4 is much better especially if coming here for the very first time. You won't be disappointed. I called in to place my order and it would be twenty minutes which is fine cause that's how long it took me to get there. The food was hot and ready to go. I made sure my ac was off so I can enjoy a nice hot lunch. The place was crowded even at 1pm. People know good food when they eat it. Lots of parking. The lechon Kawali was good. It's nice and meaty with some nice soft fat pieces. Oh so good. Yeah if you are worried about cholesterol then this might not be for you. If not you gonna enjoy it. The pancit is good. The pork gisantes which is more commonly known as pork and peas is really good. It's like stew and you wanna mix your rice with it. If you like eggs over easy then you should have that over your gisantes. It's sooooooo good. Kinda like Loco moco except it's stew. When that yolk breaks and blends in with the gisantes hoo boy. Just really good stuff there. Then the main attraction is their pork adobo fried rice omelet. I believe they were the original restaurant that brought it out. I might be wrong but they make it just right. Every bite is so good especially when you bite into one that has fat in it. Yummy. Yeah not a good choice if you're staying away from cholesterol but if not you're gonna enjoy it. The pork adobo fried rice is not dry like some other places I've tried. Ok I admit i love filipino food. I had to get dinuguan. Chocolate meat. Another winner with rice and really good with over eggs on top of it. Nice tender succulent pieces of pork. Oh my God, it's so good. I also got Shanghai lumpia. This is da bomb. You gotta eat this one hot and fresh. If not it gets stale and soggy so I ate this first. You dip it into vinegar. I like a little heat so I add Tabasco to it. Great with beer. It's so good. I'm missing it already. Then the final dish i got was their sari sari. It's soup with mixed veggies, baby shrimp and lechon. The soup is delicious and comforting. It's great on a cold night or maybe when you're feeling sick. Better than your chicken noodle soup for sure. It's also great remedy for that hangover you got last night. Lol All in all you just gotta try it. Let me know what you got and how good it tasted. Enjoy and thank me later.

Everybody please check your food carefully!! Today 7/16/26 I ordered lechon and was shock ,…read moredisappointed and furious to find pieces of GLASS in our dish!!! I called and made a complaint and all the lady said was , sorry! I asked to speak to the manager or supervisor and she said that they don't have one. WTF! I'm calling the owners tomorrow! My daughter took a bite and started chewing and felt something hard . I'm soo upset!! Update: 7/16/26 Called Melissa the owner to address this issue. She seemed very concerned and worried about my daughter who found it in her mouth. Thank God my 1-1/2 year old grandson didn't swallow it because he was eating it with my daughter!! Sooo dangerous ! Melissa will investigate this. Thanks Melissa. This taught me a lesson , as well as having a phobia . ALWAYS check your food when buying from restaurants or fast food. I Love eating and ordering pans of food at Elena's but I'll be very careful from now on.

I was really happy with my meal today! I ordered the combo plate, which came with beef stew,…read morechopped steak, lomi lomi, and rice. Everything was so comforting and satisfying, exactly the kind of food I was craving. I also ordered a guava juice, and I was pleasantly surprised when they gave me a large coconut water with my meal! Such a sweet little extra that definitely made my day. I always love coming here for comforting local-style food. There's just something about a good plate lunch from this food truck that feels like a warm hug. Definitely another satisfying visit.

I always like Laverne's food truck when I was living in Kunia I used to go to the one in Waikele…read morethe food was good so today me and the wife had errands to do so we got coffee and Starbucks and stop at the Kapolei one by Home Depot wasn't busy so wifey go the combo A and I got the B both with rice she got a side of the beef stew, had one guy serving the food my plate had the Kalua pig and Squid luau was ono the only downfall was the rice I guess was the day old rice cause was but other than that food was good

Service- 4 stars Ambiance - 4 stars…read moreFood- 4 stars I visited again a few weeks ago and of course, ordered the Mushroom burger with fries. They cooked it perfectly (well-done and don't hate me!) haha. It is the juiciest burger I have ever had. However, I feel like the fries serving looks a lot smaller than the last time? This meal is over $22 so I would hope to have the fries at least fill the rest of the empty space in the to go container when in fact, the fries looked like less than a handful. The next time I visit, I'm definitely going to try something else.

I am so happy I came here for lunch. The prime rib was top tier paired with the garlic mashed…read morepotatoes and a side salad. The 8 oz portion was huge. My friend ordered the pork adobo with side rice and she loved it! I also had the banana lumpia with ube ice cream as an appetizer. It was crispy, sweet, and worth every bite! Nicely presented too! Thanks Tiano's and team. I will definitely be back.

I usually go to the Pearl City location and have not been disappointed. This restaurant is very…read moreclean and spacious. Looks like there is a party room, too. I love Filipino food and often I'm looked at as are you sure you're in the right place? I did not get that here. Even when I had to ask what one of the desserts was. I got a clear explanation. It was a little bit of a wait, but I guess that means the food is fresh! And, yes, it is delicious, too!!!

Awesome price for portions given. Food is made to order, so it's not just sitting in a warmer all…read moreday

Great find in Oahu!…read more All dishes (except obvious - dessert) came with 2 scoops of rice! The ones that have captured our hearts the most were the SISIG & EGG (PORK) and the TAMARIND VEGETABLES (SHRIMP). They were all great though! The ube churros were definitely a great end to the feast! The staff are all friendly & accommodating (well we're in Hawaii - and the island vibe is always refreshing). This is a great place for casual dining or even introducing good Filipino dishes to friends.

A hidden gem in Waipahu!…read more Before I get into their food, order the calamansi drink. It's refreshing, on the sweeter side, and honestly the perfect touch to your meal. It truthfully completed everything. We ordered the sampler set, the adobo fried rice special, kare kare, and the lechon. Everything tasted great! The adobo fried rice was a little on the vinegary side for me. The taste was powerful, but everyone else loved it. The kare kare was my favorite. It was savory and just had a comforting taste to it. I'd order this again for sure. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so seating could be a little tough during peak hours. Same goes for parking, it's a shared parking lot with other places in the complex. But the service is welcoming and the cashier was so helpful guiding us on what to order and describing the meals.

Duck fat fried rice was awesome! Fried chicken was awesome!…read moreWatercress tofu salad was awesome! Service was awesome! Portions are reasonably priced. Ceilings are very high and feel spacious. Side bar and upstairs private area for party. Sports bar feel with televisions. Only thing is not all we're on and the units are too small for the space. Other than that, it's spacious and clean. No pictures this time.

This was our first time and we went for a late lunch. There were very few people there because it…read morewas an off peak time so the service was very quick! The food and drinks were good! Great portions and flavors. We enjoyed the kimchi pancake, duck fat fried rice, chicken wings, and tacos. I had a seen a previous review about it being dirty , the floor definitely had not been swept in a while. But everything else (tables, benches) seemed clean and I watched them spray down used tables. We would come back again!

They catered an event we happened to be at and for someone who isn't tooo much a fan of Filipino…read morefood... I gotta tell you it was so good! The pork was soft and broke up in your mouth, the crispy pork was crunchy and juicy at the same time! Even the pork adobo fried rice hit every single tastebud with savory and flavorful bursts of pork and even mixing the gisantes and fried rice, so good. Service was as if you were at a daily function being served by that one aunty who just KNOWS you need to eat more. Very warm and kind. I do have to warn you high blood pressure folks, the food is on the saltier side (which is common for Filipino foods, salt and vinegar)

Ordered DoorDash from here. Got:…read more - 3 choice: pancit, mongo beans, Thelma's special - 3 choice: pork adobo, Thelma's special, pinakbet - pork squash soup - fried boneless bangus Thelma's Special: 8/10 was the tasty dish out of meals. Mongo beans: 6/10 dry. I like the soupier version. Pancit: 5/10 lacks taste - would be better with a side of calamansi. Pork adobo: 7/10, dry and had decent taste. Pinakbet: fire 10/10. Fried boneless bangus: 4/10, only served with sliced onion and a clear dipping sauce. Ordered from here because the prices were cheaper than Shay's and other Filipino places that I would've wanted to order from weren't available on DoorDash.

Ono food with great service! Ordered adobo fried rice with…read moreletchon kawali, food came out hot, fresh, and delicious Staffs are nice and friendly..

On September 10, 2026 I ordered through door dash and upon delivery there was half of my order…read morecompletely missing. The driver explained that when they asked the person at the restaurant if they were given everything for the order the person said yes. The driver was kind enough to wait with me until I made a phone call with Shay's to ask where the remaining part of my order was and why was it not all given to my driver. I was missing my lumpia ordered, 2 mix plates and my adobo with side rice. The lady at the restaurant whom I spoke with said that she was sorry but the person whom gave my driver the order was new in their restaurant and forgot to give the other plates in my order to my driver. She stated they were already closing and that DoorDash would be able to help me receive a refund. DoorDash did refund me and I had to reorder dinner for my kiddos through another restaurant that evening. Today September 26, 2026 my kids were craving Filipino food and because the weather is not the best to go out and eat we opted for delivery. Shame on me for giving it a second chance! My delivery driver once again showed up with half the order. When I called I spoke with Chica C. who said, "ohhhh... it was 2 plates of each 2 choice mix plate". Yes indeed there should have been 4 (2) choice mix plates in my order but instead we received 2. I asked to speak with a manager so that they could just review with staff why this is continuously happening, to avoid it happening again but was told there wasn't anyone I could speak to. I explained to her that was very disheartening because I hope this doesn't happen to others. Although DoorDash protects their customers with refunds it is still sad to order from a restaurant for your Ohana for dinner and then not everyone receives their dinner. Shay's I hope you folks will look into why this is a continuous thing, because your food is amazing but at this time I am discouraged to order again.