Legit, home style, local plate lunches. Choke food. Fair price…read more Breaking it down: -- Fried noodles - actually fried saimin, not Chinese egg noodles. Minimal and well seasoned. Solid. --Anything "hamburger" - old school perfect. Thick, hand formed patties, just the right amount of fillers to keep it soft and moist. Solid in a plate or as a loco moco. Even butter in a soft, cheap, generic bun with a little ketchup as its only condiment. Get it with a slice of Kraft American cheese if you're feeling fancy. Basic and that's what makes it good. -- Roast pork (special) - Chunks of well braised pork butt with untrimmed fat swimming in a scratch made onion / mushroom gravy. Yup! Short and simple menu. Most items $14. Burgers $6. Cash / Venmo only. Located at the entrance to the Halawa animal quarantine. Super friendly owners. Amanda and Felix, you got this one right.

Saw Bombuchaz Lunchwagon on social media. So I had to try it. They in Halawa. Easy for find. They…read moreon the side of the road. Kinda dangerous tho. Industrial area. So heavy machinery type traffic. I should of parked on the sidewalk lol! I ordered Big J fried noodles and 2 cheese burgers side order of mac salad. Service was really good. The guy was cool. But the food wasnt really tasty. Oh well.

First time trying their amazing burgers and I will try to return as much as I can! So tasty and…read morefries weee just the way I like them--skinny cut and super crispy! Well done! I'll bring by my fawn Great Dane!

I waited so long to finally eat their burger again, unfortunately it was very dissapointing. The…read moretop & bottom buns were so burnt that I had to take them off in order to eat the rest of the burger, which at that point were just the meat patties of the Shaggy. To make matters worse, the burgers were cooked by the (looked to be the) owner...how could you knowingly serve such burnt food and be okay with it?! The fries also tasted off, possibly due to old oil. All in all, I most likely will not eat here again. So sad, their food used to taste so good.

SO GOOD. We've been on the hunt for authentic Mexican food and finally found our spot…read more Everything tastes like a true home-cooked meal--full of flavor, not watered down at all. You can tell they really care about their food and take pride in what they're serving. The people here are super friendly and welcoming, and you can feel that sense of community right away. It honestly feels like you're eating at someone's home. They're located inside Palama Market in Aiea right by the entrance--hard to miss. Definitely coming back

Now this made me miss home! Everything from the tacos to the horchata, it was amazing. They had…read moremany tacos to choose from starting from pollo ( chicken ), carne asada ( steak ), and my favorite birria ( marinated shredded beef w/ consome ). UBE HORCHATA! growing up in Las Vegas and being in a heavily Hispanic community. Trying that beverage made my taste buds dance. Highly recommend. Staff treated myself and my other half as if we were regulars and took the time to explain each entree if we had any questions! Now don't let the outside fool you, soon as you walk in and see the small decorations they have in the kitchen. It feels like home. One thing I would suggest to their menu is that their elote, I wish for it to be on the cob and have that cheesy flavor to it. It was different but delicious. My opinion probably the best yet affordable taco spot in Oahu!

STEVE's AKAKA FALLS FARM Jams, Butters & Honey: This review…read moreis specifically for Steve's Akaka Farms Giving them 5 stars for their great tasting jams, butters, and honey! Giving 5 stars for Katy, who works at the Pearlridge Farmers Market location in Saturdays. She is a ray of sunshine, with her great smile and loves to share samples of their product. Be careful, though because when you taste the delicious products you'll have to get something! Their passion fruit habanero is amazing with cream cheese and crackers or as a glaze for meats. If you combine it with cream cheese it softens the heat. They do have one with ghost peppers or Caroline Reaper peppers but beware - I bought it for my friend who loves heat and she said it's really hot! They have amazing butters - try any of their chocolate butters and you'll think you are in heaven! Note-these are seasonal so there may be different ones available when you visit. Award winning Coconut black chocolate is absolutely amazing, rich, and decadent and the best way to eat this is to get a big spoonful then just sit there and savor the flavor. The Kona coffee dark chocolate is also amazing. Hard to decide which is better! Got a jar if passion fruit Hawaiian pepper (chili pepper) smoked pineapple Kentucky whiskey to use as a glaze for meat. Can't wait to use it. These also make great gifts to send to or give to suiting folks from the mainland to give them a taste of Hawaii. I like the POG jam for islanders who have relocated to the mainland because it's like a taste of home. Kona coffee butter and mango are also divine. I have the mango for me...! I also got a jar of the mango honey and it's marvelous, too! These are high quality and a bit pricey, but after going to the craft fair at the Blaisdell, the prices are not too much more if not comparable. ...AND they are available weekly! If you go and sample a flavor you like, be sure to ask if it's seasonal (such as mango) or not. If it's seasonal - get it. It may not be available again until the next season. Me

Stumbled across the Pearlridge Farmers Market only because I had to kill some time because my car…read morewas being serviced across the street @ Firestone. 1st time here and poor thing very small Farmers market with probably less than 30vendors . A mix array of vegetables, produce and food booths. In the middle there's a small tent for dinning along with live entertainment. I walked around less than 10mins nothing really cached my eye . It's hard nowadays because on a Saturday other big farmers market is going on ! The KCC and Kakaako farmers Market is also on a Saturday. Support local

last minute decisions led us here to geiger park. Or original plan changed since the place we were…read moreplanning on going was repaving their parking lot and street parking was a nightmare. We grabbed a burger from a neighboring tuck and decided to walk over to grab some treats for the kiddos. I picked up the smelt ($6) and my friend got the ahi cubes ($14) and a bag of smelt too. The packaging is really cute and its like they get to enjoy the experience too. Eventually they plan on expanding their menu but for now they have ahi and smelt. They also serve up poke bowls and acai bowls for the humans. LOL. We found a nice shady spot in the park and made a little picnic with the kids. Parking is along the park and should be available for the most part - most people come and go.

Fresh poke bowls (market price) and açaí bowls! What a great combo! The spicy ahi with add on of…read moretaegu was so good! The sauce was addictive and enhanced with the taegu. The Hawaiian style was equally as good, but with a simpler/less intense flavor that let the ahi shine. Nice size chunks of fresh soft fish! The bowls come with a lot of rice. Ordered the small Shaka bowl with add on of haupia gelato. It's a basic but well done açaí bowl. They also offer a variety of specialty bowls. There are plenty of toppings you can add on for either poke/acai bowls. The owners are so nice as well! Check them out on the West side! Also check their IG for updates. -Wed: Kapilina Beach Homes 430-730 -Thurs: Queen's West Hospital 10-130 -Sat: Waianae Mall 8-12 -Sun: Geiger Park 1030-2

No joke about the bacon dog! ON POINT!!! this is the not the only place to get hot dogs on campus…read morebut it is the best! Hot Dogs Hawaii street vendor is available from 9am-2pm, M-F. They serve a few signature hot dogs all the time, like the jumbo dog, the pizza dog, (mozzarella cheese and pepperoni) and the chili cheese dog but they host a "daily special" that is usually pretty ono! the first time i ventured to this New york style hot dog cart, I asked what the daily special was. That was my first introduction to the bacon dog with grilled onions. Crispy fresh bacon and grilled onion that the vendor cooks right on the spot. When the hot dog os ready there are condiments available. Pair your dog with a canned soda or water bottle for just one dollar, that puts this giant and delicious hot dog with a beverage just under 5 bucks. stop in today and give this business some yelp love!

Very good place I am a student there, met Jay myself very easy cool guy !! And great food !!! the…read morebacon barbecue was my favorite.

There are 3 related but separately owned and operated family catering food businesses on Oahu, and…read moreall are home-style cooking: * Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering (Aiea); owned/operated by Ron Ige since 1990. * Ige's (Halawa). Operated by members of the extended Ige Family, focusing on buffet catering and bento services. * Ige's Catering (Mapunapuna). Originally established by Rachel Ige since 1969, opening out of Masa's Cafeteria. This review is for Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering (Aiea). I remember years ago I once ordered pork nishime ala carte, and it was so flavorful and with the generous serving, it lasted for several meals! Because I don't live nearby, I lost track of following the Instagram/Facebook menu and the short weekday hours. Thanks to Yelper Sach T. for reminding me what Ige's has to offer! This Aiea-based business is known for its generous portions of local plate lunches, catering services, and Okinawan-style dishes like sweet sour spareribs and shoyu pork. It offers daily lunch specials and catering for events, with a reputation for large, affordable meals with leftovers. Their lunch menu for the weekdays include: turkey/chicken ala king, Korean fried chicken, fresh corned beef, meatloaf, pork tofu, roast turkey, chicken curry, checken hekka, pork teri, hamburger steak, Hawaiian plate, tripe/beef stew, long rice, bbq spareribs, shoyu chicken, roast pork, chicken fried steak/katsu, catch of the day. In addition, their weekly specials per weekday include: teri beef tips, sweet sour spareribs, curryburger stew, pork cutlet w/ gravy, shoyu chicken, baked spaghetti, fried saimin, fried chicken thighs, chicken long rice, turkey tail adobo, baked luncheon meat, fresh fish patties, pork nishime, chow fun w/ pork teri, baked rosemary chicken, and catch of the day. Plus, maki sushi and cone sushi are available. Plate lunches can come with rice. mac salad, chow mein, and pickled onions; but if you want all entrée, it's $1 more. It's astounding to think of what is available! Our recent visit included our ordering of: * Sweet sour spare ribs. This is exactly how I like my sweet sour spare ribs - vinegary, meat easily off the bone or tendon, lots of gravy over rice! Old-school cooking brings back memories of eating this when growing up! * Chicken hekka. Lots of long rice, chicken, celery, green onions, shiitake make this old-school cooking dish a winner! * Maki/cone sushi. Nice flavors to this sushi that are good for snacking! Great entrees to order in place of having to cook, as they lasted for several meals for hubby and myself! Items were pre-ordered over the phone to ensure that Ige's didn't run out of food and due to the short hours that they are open. Phone orders were done processed quickly, as they just asked for your name by friendly staff. There is a separate phone order pick-up area to expedite paying and receiving your order. Otherwise, you'll find a line of customers waiting to order in the regular order line. No dine-in, as it is strictly take-out. Hours of operation are short, Tues to Fri only from 9:30a to 1:00p only; Mon and weekends closed. Free parking available in large lot shared by other businesses in the complex. Staff works out of a kitchen behind Cutter Ford in Aiea in a "lunchwagon" style of services. Known for its delicious old-school local cuisine, extensive food choices, generous portions, affordable meals, authentic flavors, and friendly customer service, Ige's Lunchwagon & Catering in Aiea is a great place for lunch or dinner! And especially if you're too lazy to cook!

5/5/26 Found it hard to believe that I've never been here considering it has been around forever…read more I was wanting some sweet & sour spareribs which I normally get from Zippy's but they did not have it as a special that day. I read online from several foodies that Ige's has the best on the island and it was their Tuesday special. Easy to find, behind Cutter Ford, past Napa Auto Parts to the end of the building. They are a hole in the wall with a huge parking lot that can get pretty full. I was fortunate to find one right in front. It was just after noon & I was expecting a long line but no, no line. In fact, there were only 2 people at each counter window. They also had some other daily specials so I decided on a mixed plate of BBQ beef tips and sweet & sour spareribs. Got to the window and the guy told me the beef tips sold out so I opted for just the spareribs for $15. I was greeted by 2 friendly employees, a lady at the register and a guy, who got the plates. Service was very quick and the prices are cheap to the massive amount of food you get. They mostly take cash and will take credit card, $20 minimum. The plates come wtih you choice of white or brown rice, and mac or toss salad. It also comes with pickled onions, but they'll ask you if you want it. After I picked up my bag, it was pretty heavy, at least a couple of pounds. When I got home, I wasn't wrong. The spareribs filled more than 1/2 the plate! Taste - hands down the best sweet & sour spareribs on the island, better than Zippy's. Flavor was spot on with just the right balance of sweet to sour. The meat was so tender, fall off the bone. Speaking of which, there were very few bones in this dish! Nice surprise since a lot of places serve theirs with lots of bones & meat is not tender. The pickled onions were ono! The plate could easily be shareable, in fact, it lasted me 3 meals+. Ige's is certainly a hidden gem - great tasting food, affordable prices, quick and friendly service, good value. You can also call in your order and you don't have to stand in the long line to get it. They have a separate window past the main entrance with a sign saying, Take-Out Window. I will definitely be back . Support local!

I saw a post on IG of a place called "Da Window" and I was curious; plus really hungry!…read more It was a little difficult to find. It literally is a service window on the outside of Aloha Hula. When you face the building, it's to the left. Mick and Ray are super friendly!!! Service was fast! Portions are big and the food is yummy! Now, I need to go and try the lunch menu!!!

Rux's truck has been a great addition to the Mapunapuna lunch truck scene. He's friendly and always…read moreup for a chat while you wait. All food is prepared to order so there is a bit of a wait. However if you're tight on time you can do pre orders! The bao is very creative and the blend of ingredients somehow always works. The lunch plates can sometimes be on the salty side but the options are great! But the main star of the show are the fries! They are perfectly crispy and never dried out!

We attended her pop up at Umi St. in town and there was a line prior to 11:45AM when she opened -…read moreAunty is very kind and took everyone's order before going to the kitchen to prepare everything. Be prepared to wait around 45-60 minutes as it is just her and 1 kitchen crew. The wait was well worth it for the most delicious Nigerian food I've had on the island. Jollof Rice came with Oxtail & Jerk Chicken so we could try both and they were seasoned immaculately. The Jollof rice has some heat that builds as you eat it and the oxtail was a hefty piece. The jerk chicken had a nice spice & sear to it, it provided a nice balance to the fatty oxtail. There is also pieces of plantain that come with this plate. Fufu is neutral flavored pounded yam (comparable texture to a stickier mashed potato) - It pairs well with the smokey, earthy & spicy flavors of the Egusi Soup. The soup is very hearty and more akin to a stew with how much protein & veggies are in the bowl. My total came out to $51.00 for these three items.

Very delicious cooking. I am thankful that she has shared her Nigerian culture with us here in…read moreHawaii. However, her level of service can be confusing and frustrating at times. Very nice lady but is also unorganized and has no efficient system as a business owner. Wait times are longer because of this. She takes my cash but doesn't always give back my change right away, then will forget the amount of cash I've handed her. She often asks to be reminded of what you ordered, and when you think you're done ordering, she asks you to come back to the window to ask additional questions about your order. Instead of waiting until the entire order is complete, she brings out the plates at different times and has asked another customer to bring back the first half of their order and show her to make sure she doesn't give them extra food. She would benefit from using a simple receipt book so she doesn't have to rely just on memory and she can give the customers a numbered ticket to call when their order is ready. She only takes CASH or VENMO which is fine. But I have seen her take the order and make the food before the customer pays, and then get into conflict when the customer does not have any form of payment. Confirming payment first will save a lot of troubles. She's no longer in a fixed location, and now takes her truck to various spots around the island, mostly on base or Waipio. I recommend following her instagram but she unfortunately doesn't post her location until the day of. She doesn't post her schedule in advance, making it very hard to track her down. I used to come often when she was at the old Sear's parking lot. So it's been months until I finally had a day off and was relieved to find she was in Waipio -- just to find that her efficiency hasn't improved since the last time I came. I love that she's getting more business but I cannot keep coming back if this is the service every time. She definitely could use more helping hands.

I must say, I was a little weary on a food truck, but after trying Kristen's Lunch Wagon, I am a…read morerepeat customer! Kristen and her help are so sweet and down to earth. They cater to the needs and wants of the customer. They have daily lunch specials that are sure to please any ones appetite. The selections are great too. One of our favorite is Thursday's enchiladas. The portion is HUGE and it is ONLY $7.50. The mac salad is wonderful too, which is an item I am picky about anywhere I go. All her dishes I have tried are really good, CHEAP prices, and LARGE portions! A little note, she has a restaurant in Waipahu that we frequent too!

This Plate lunch wagon is located outside the animal quarentine station on Halawa Valley Road…read more They arrive at 11:00 am and park on the mountain side of the entrance. Each day they have a variety of selections but their staples are: Roast Pork ($6.50), Beef Stew ($6.50) shoyu chicken ($6.50). Specails on Thursday usually are: Chicken Enchilada ($7.00), fish of the day ($7.00) today was sauteed ono, withmushroom tomato & basil sauce last week was mahi), meat of the day ($7.00)(today was corn beef n cabbage, last week was prime rib)., buffalo chicken ($6.50). You gotta get there early cause most of the plates run out by noon. The flavoring is excellent!! they give plenty food the chicken enchiladas are to die for...... If you want a mixed plate gotta add-on $1.00 and a mini plate you can subtract a $1.00. Probably the best plate lunch wagon in Halawa valley!!