I stopped by after my granddaughter's ballet class to grab a few bento for the weekend. I wanted to…read moretry their pork Adobo, do I got a couple of those, along with the Teriyaki hamburger. The Adobo is done very well, with meaty chunks of pork in a slightly vinegary sauce; not too salty, with a hint of sweetness. They also changed up the side dish, and instead of the scoop of corn, they included macaroni salad. It's a nice change, and I'm hoping it stays this way for awhile. The service is always fast, which is great because everyone usually parks right in front (not in an actual stall), rather than 50 feet further down in the actual spaces. I need to find more reasons to come into town as an excuse to stock up more often.

In a world where plate lunches are creeping toward $20, this place keeps it real with hot, freshly…read moreprepared food for $5/$8including a generous portion of protein, rice, and corn. I love that the food is cooked in the kitchen directly behind the stand, then kept warm in a stainless steel storage container. Simple, no-frills local comfort food done right. The shoyu chicken, hamburger steak with gravy, and roast pork with gravy are my usual go-to lunch items. This isn't about fancy presentation. It's about getting a quick, satisfying meal without wrecking your wallet. Let's be real, the food is not going to win a James Beard award but it's definitely satisfying. Especially with the gravy and rice. Awe yeah that's just down home comfort foods. Service is fast and efficient. Walk up, order your food, and you're back in the car within minutes. Definitely a solid value and an easy repeat stop. FYI, they typically sell out by about 1pm. Happy Eating!! 22

It was just a little cart situated in the food court area at Pearl Harbor Naval Base, but it was…read morereally delicious. I got the plate which included the schwarma meat (combo lamb and beef) with a greek salad and pita bread. Gyros was basically the same thing but about 2 bucks less. It certainly was a great change from your usual food court type food. I'm not even sure if you need an ID card to get to this section of the base, so maybe even civilians can benefit from these facilities.

When mom and dad take me the the base for lunch, I'm usually at Mr. Gyros! I love the Schwarma…read moremeat! The lamb and beef combo is good! The pita is alright but I love that its a fast food greek cart! Prices are not bad and the portions are good! Try it out next time your at the Pearl Harbor naval base!

Afternoon hangry moments are real…read more.. After a long work day my brains are fried and thinking of what to have for dinner is a mind games of what the mind and belly can agree on is real. So seeing a hot dog card right along Mother Waldron Park did capture my attention and decided to see what they have. Nothing really to see other than some chips hanging besides the table filled with condiments, as I did ask what they have to offer. It's all verbal no signs or prices even as she told me the types of hotdogs made which she did mention really fast so all I got was the last one of "all beef hot dog" with bacon on jalapeño cheese sauce and it does sound amazing so that's what I got. Not sure if they're part of the UFC as their cart and Instagram is filled with it more than anything kinda overkill imo and it just killed the vibe of this food cart. Bun slightly warm, hot dog same lukewarm which made it bleh and didn't bring out the all beef flavor bacon tasted like a pre-made item and the cheese sauce didn't have any jalapeño kick which was so disappointing...how much was all this $12!! For all this I expected to be "hot" and see chunks of jalapeño but it lacked so much in so many ways I was just sad. Condiments are all store bought and being sitting in the sun after asking which sauce do you recommend I went for the Garlic Aioli and it liquify out in globs...sigh! Given with just some parchment wrap no plate or anything sturdy I was left with a $12 with no other way to consume than to just stand there and dig in...not cool in so many ways!

Got sick from hot dogs. Service wasn't much help. Atmosphere wasn't good either. Do not go.read more

Whenever I am craving a poke bowl at work (which is not NOT often) this is my go-to place. I am…read morehonestly surprised at the bad reviews! I have never had a bad experience here--the food is fresh, delicious, and a really good deal. A medium with choice of 2 proteins is perfect for me. The ladies who work there are always very sweet and accommodating.

The most generous portions I have ever seen for takeout poke!…read more I'm glad I took a chance on this little poke shop in Bishop square. With it being an assembly line-type poke place, I didn't have high expectations. Among the businesses in the area, this one is relatively empty so there was little wait. The worker was very efficient and friendly. You can select your base (rice, greens, or both), then fish, sauce, and additional toppings. I liked how they offer multigrain rice! I got a medium bowl with spicy minced ahi, which comes premade, and salmon with dynamite sauce. Medium bowls come with 3 sides, so I chose crab salad, ocean salad, and takuwan. Extra points for having takuwan because it's my favorite thing to eat with poke. When it came time for the sides, the worker pulled out a whole second bowl and proceeded to pile the container high with my chosen items. I ended up with 2 full bowls: 1 with fish and rice, and the other with sides. The quality of the food was about what I would expect for takeout poke, which is to say it wasn't super fresh but it was satisfying nonetheless. Because of the huge portions though, I only ate half and saved the rest for another meal. My experience was honestly a breath of fresh air compared to other places that portion out skimpy amounts of food.

Room Temperature Dog Steve…read more Pre wrapped and not hot. I asked for one from the grill he said no. No pride in his craft.

Who doesn't love hot dogs late at night? or EVER???!…read more HOT DOGS OR HAMBURGER? What kind of person are you? I am hands-down a hot dog person. Hamburger people, give it a try; you may just end up a convert. Hot Dog Steve gives you the fast food you need and love after a blurry night of drunken shenanigans. Satiate your party goblin with a bacon wrapped dog from Hot Dog Steve. BACON WRAPPED Talk about mouthgasm... Hoo boy. A juicy dog wrapped in delicious, artery-clogging porky goodness. ACCOMPANIMENTS Load up your dog with whatever they've got. If you love sauce, drown it. You like garlic and creamy? Try the garlic mayo. You want to spice it up with some srirracha? Go for it. Be creative and let your inner drunken hunger pangs take over. Mix up the sauces and toppings. Throw on some onion, relish, BBQ sauce, whatever. Throw 'em all on there if you like. Because of all the toppings, I often end up with a dog twice the size of what was given to me. LOCATION Find Hot Dog Steve outside The District Nightclub on the weekends when you're partied out or taking a break from the party. VERDICT Easy, fast, delicious. Load it with toppings however you like. Can't go wrong. Especially on those late nights with late night sausage cravings.

It's "Chili in Hawaii" today is saying the least! While we are experiencing horrible weather in…read moreHawaii, we are so fortunate to have "Chili in Hawaii". If you've been following my yelp you will know I have been having a chili craving in this colder Hawaii weather. Not just any Chili. A good ole Southwestern chili. Up pops CIH in Yelp! I've seen them at product shows and popups for years but never had the chance to taste... until now. Called the number listed on Yelp. Found out besides doing popups, they also do mobile orders... focusing on a different part of the island on different days. Wednesday was town day; yayy! Rounded up an order for a few fun friends and ordered, in one pound containers: Butter Chicken, Chickpea and potato curry, Lamb curry, Chicken curry, Enchilada casserole, and (of course), Beef chili! Friends so thoroughly happy with their order! So far I have enjoyed the butter chicken and, of course the chili. Hahah. Looking forward to the chickpea curry this rainy day. Would I order it again ? Butter chicken with every order..! Love also that their chili tastes less salty than major competitor, allowing the tastes of the spices to resonate better. Plan to go through their menu... a few selections each time. So thankful for Bev and her husband Mike serving and feeding our community, one bowl of chili or curry at a time (other choices available... just ask Bev)! It's pretty chili (and rainy) ! Stay safe Hawaii

This place ( Located in Ohana Hale hang a right as you come in) is pretty cool with its Niche…read moremarketing of different hot sauces and hot pepper merchandise. They also now have hot foods such as nachos ..tostadas...smothered burritos...chili dogs...portugese bean soup ..tacos .homemade chilis..etc....all priced mostly from $6 to $10 and they even have vegan options as well. (pic) I seen they had nachos..(it was ok) .I love nachos so had tunnel vision before I seen their other menu options other wise I would have tried their smothered burrito... Anyways the Lady and guy running it seemed pretty cool. If you are looking for homemade mexican type fare this place is worth a visit.

This place is the best! Super yummy. The tacos were super crispy right off the grill. Super…read moreflavorful birria sauce. Highly recommend! The person who took my order was super friendly!

Taco Tuesday... My…read moresister and I drove around downtown in search of La Birria Food Truck. We went to 100 Fort Street area, then circled the Cooke Street area by Mother Waldron Park... No luck. We decided to go to the brick and mortar location on Fort Street Mall. My sister dropped me off near Bethel Street and I walked over to the shop. I asked the friendly gal at the counter about the Food Truck. She said it's no longer. There are only two La Birria locations: this one on Fort Street Mall and the food truck at Pearlridge Center. I did look at the La Birria website and their Instagram page. I saw that there are just these two locations. This food truck in downtown is closed.

Late post- i got their chicken back in Feb, then another time April I think. Only tried for their…read morefood at their Ali'i Place location on Fridays. I recommend getting their gravy on the side. You can then dunk your chicken in it- while still keeping your chicken crispy! I didn't care so much for the Mac salad imo- I'd ask for all rice, but definitely give it a try if you can't have a plate lunch w/o mac salad. It was a long wait. I think I waited more than an hour my first time. When I arrived my second time around, I got in line before they even arrived! I was still #10 I think. Took maybe 30mins but definitely worth the wait if you love your fried chicken crispy! I have yet to try their poke and beef stew (and other items they feature. Cash only!!!

You can find So FAT in front of Alii Place on most Fridays. Their menu is pretty consistent and…read moresimple, consisting mainly of their "Frickn chicken" which is a fried chicken and often a special that rotates out. Apparently they're known for their chicken- of which you can choose between original, garlic, ranch, spicy, furikake, or gravy. They get really busy so be sure to go early. People often order bulk orders too... and unfortunately they seem to take orders in rounds... So I stood 3rd in line waiting to order for nearly 40 min before they even took the first guy's order. Of course they must have taken a first round earlier as I arrived 30 min after they opened... My work day is quite busy and I'm impatient by nature so I did not appreciate standing around for 40 minutes just to wait to order. Then I hear her telling someone it's another 40 minutes for their food. I don't expect it to be quick to be honest, but would have wanted the opportunity to place an order. I was getting angrier and angrier by the second. They need to be more upfront and post on their truck that they take orders in phases so expect to wait 30min + to place your order. ESPECIALLY when you come downtown ... because majority of us are in the middle of our workdays and not able to spend our entire hour just waiting to order. It's inconsiderate and downright rude. I ended up walking away just as they were starting to take orders again because I don't want to support them and I don't have time to wait another 40 minutes when I've already spent over 45 minutes out of the office just waiting to order (plus my walk time). No food (especially heart attack inducing food) is worth that. Arghhh I can't recall the last time I've been so angry and irritated. I always say expectations are everything. Never be surprised by the price... I'm also not surprised when my food takes a long time to be ready... but first time I was surprised to wait 40 minutes to place an order when im only 3rd in line...because they're just not taking orders. PUT A SIGN UP! So those of us who don't have 2 hour lunch breaks can plan accordingly!