Went there twice in 1 week. That should say a lot about their food. Highly recommend for good sisig!read more

Man, it's been a while since I had some of Sw8 Dada's (I believe it was May of last year). Last…read moretime I went was when they were still a food truck by Waipahu festival marketplace. It was sure good to be back, and I am happy for their business to have its own place where customers can sit, not just takeout. They are now located near West Loch station by Mickey D's and Seafood City [the shops West Loch station). I live in Honolulu but it was sure worth it to take the rail to satisfy my sisig craving. I ordered their pork sisig with rice, and it sure was still delish! Pro tip for the business is using calamansi instead of lemon (but still good!). My order seems like it is for just one person but honestly, if you share it with another person, you'd still be satisfied because it is stomach-heavy! If you didn't have much to eat throughout the day, you could easily demolish the sisig dish I ordered. For drinks, they have canned sodas inside for $2.00 but I decided to get some smoothies at Hang's just doors down the place. As the parking spot may fill up, you can always drop a buddy off to pick up some to-go order. I have yet to try some of their other dishes such as their beef pares noodles. So--if you are craving ramen--try switching it up and get some of their noodles! I also recommend getting bulk orders for parties! Mahalo and I hope this business continues to reap success!

Rocky's Coffee Shop is kinda like the "Cheers" of coffee shops…read more As I sat at the counter gazing at the specials menu on the wall a nice gentleman next to me says hi. We talk story, woman comes and gives me a menu, asks if I want coffee. I get the coffee and place my order. Smokemeat fried rice omelette and short stack banana pancakes. Everyone on the counter, except me, is addressed by their name (towards each other as well). One guy gets a honi as he leaves. Others are greeted by name as they enter. Brah! Das neighborhood coffee shop. I also know now why the banana pancakes are so darn good. I watched her place chunks of both mashed and whole pieces of bananas all over the batter as it cooked on the grill. Filled the whole circle.

On my last visit over 15 years ago I was left very underwhelmed and slightly irritated with the…read morelack of Service. Fast Forward to this past weekend, the Husband and I wanted a simple breakfast after the gym and Rocky's had popped into my head. Definitely a staple in the Waipahu community, this cozy coffee shop sits on Waipahu Depot Street right outside of the Waipahu Festival Market. The area can get ridiculously busy so if you can, park on the street instead of in the Lot. You will have a hard time getting in and out once the surrounding Businesses open. I'm assuming where you're sitting will determine the type of Service you get. We sat at the Counter, and while we were very entertained with watching them cook orders, we were a bit neglected by the Staff, while the parties at the regular tables were presented with friendlier and more patient Servers. We waited over 15mins to get our order taken and since I guess they thought we were regulars they kept rushing to take our orders while we weren't given Menu's. We pulled the Menu up on Yelp lol. Food was standard. I really loved the fried rice! but the Hash was passable, it was too mushy for my liking. Also, our order of pancakes came 20mins after we finished eating, I wish i were kidding, We kept trying to flag down Aunty to cancel but she was very frazzled cooking, taking orders, and filling orders so we just waited. At the end we spent $60 including tip and left with a Hoo-Hum experience. Although I know for certain I just don't have the greatest of luck with this place, I am so happy they are still around and very much thriving! Places like this, that make Hawai'i so great are slowly shutting their doors so I do have a very great appreciation for their hard work and resilience through the many years.

I may have possibly had the best Vietnamese iced coffee I've ever had in my life here! Not overly…read moresweet with that distinctive condensed milk but creamy still. We went straight for that huge bowl of beef rib pho! 9/10.. 1 point off for the broth being slightly saltier for my tastebuds. This $26 bowl of goodness had 4 full, fall off the bone meaty ribs. Next time I know to order rice on the side because that Filipino in me wants to eat rice and soup. We also had the spring rolls and they were so good.. filled with pork but also something else that I think was a root vegetable. Crispy but not greasy. I also could just eat a whole order of this for lunch by myself. The staff here are incredibly nice and attentive.... Will definitely be back!

Great service like the other locations. Pho went well due to the rainy weather!…read more One of the better options for pho in the area. The broth is light and flavorful without having to add all the additional sauces. The calamari was fried well and perfectly crispy. Good solid appetizer! Overall a great place to come for a great bowl of soup!

Stopped in for lunch after being away for a long while, and Big City Diner Waipio reminded me…read moreexactly why it's such a dependable local go‑to. The place still moves at Jurassic‑fast speed--tables turning over nonstop, servers gliding through the chaos with calm efficiency, and service that stays consistently friendly no matter how busy the room gets. The kitchen was absolutely swamped, but Aunty Ida and the crew didn't miss a beat. No go‑backs, no complaints--just plate after plate coming out hot and on point. * Fish and Chips: The breading was different in the best way--chewy, crisp, and clinging to juicy, perfectly cooked fish. Every bite was a little "mmm" moment. * Pork Chops: Tender, soft, and smothered in a gravy so good you could honestly drink it. Rich, savory, and balanced--comfort food done right. And to finish it all off, a scoop of Dave's ice cream sealed the deal. Cold, creamy, and the perfect sweet ending to a great lunch. Big City Diner Waipio still has that fast‑paced charm, that reliable service, and those flavors that make you want to come back sooner rather than later. Marie

Always great for breakfast. Quality food that is served quickly. Service is excellent, our table…read morewas always being checked on. The restaurant was not crowded when my family arrived. We got a table right away. The restaurant did fill up once the church service ended. The restaurant does appear a little older, they've been there a long time. Bathroom was clean.