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Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

3.1 (970 reviews)
Open • 11:00 am - 2:00 pm, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM

By appointment only

Updated 2 months ago

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Moderate noise
Casual
Outdoor seating
Good for groups

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Halei J.

I haven't been here in years. This is one of the older and more traditional Chinese restaurants on Oahu. We came here for lunch, I think they do have some dim sum items on their menu. We ordered the lobster, prawns, oysters and some other items I can't remember now. Everything was pretty good. The lobster wasn't very meaty, dunno if it's cuz of the season or not. The service was pretty good and it's a decent size place, upstairs on Mcully. The parking lot isn't very big and the spots are quite tight. Overall, pretty good Chinese food on the Island. I'll be back..........

One of the very best on Oahu
Jerry E.

Still one marvelous place to enjoy great Chinese meals. Granted, their portions seem to be getting smaller while prices have increased drastically, so consumers are probably not getting the same big bang for their hard-earned money. Also, with the posted signs indicating that customers will soon have to pay for parking, I'm convinced that, other than visitors, many locals will be more reluctant to dine there--even with possible parking validation. That's just my take.

Peking duck buns
Lauree T.

My favorite Chinese food in Hawai'i (as a local who has been dining her ever since I was 10). The ginger chicken, beef chow fun, and of course the PEKING DUCK are my favorites!! For the peking duck, they'll cut it in front of you and put them into baos with oyster sauce and a pair of vegetables. Beautiful. Tapioca is also amazing too, it's tapioca beads in coconut milk but it hits every time. Service there is very fast and helpful. They do everything for you essentially. All very nice and awesome people.

salted fish and chicken fried rice
Angel H.

I had Christmas dinner here last night with my hubby and mom. I love the food at this place. You can get a whole lobster for $24.99 with a purchase of another entree. I remember when this restaurant first opened thirty something years ago you could get the lobster for $7.99 with the purchase of another entree. The decor is kind of dingy. I don't come for the ambiance. I come for the food. It's one of my favorite Chinese restaurants on Oahu. I can get a good deal on lobsters and almost everything that I order is good. I can tell that they cook their food on high heat, which gives it wok hei, that great charred taste. We order almost the same dishes every time that we come here. I get the chicken salad, garlic ginger lobster, sweet & sour fish and salted fish & chicken fried rice. I'm not sure what fish other restaurants use for their sweet & sour fish, but they use sea bass here, which I like. The total before tax and tip was $82, which isn't bad. Of course there was also inflation. The portions were smaller than before. Also, they used to put pickled daikon and carrots in the chicken salad. It was missing in the salad yesterday.

Set menu a
Amber G.

We did set menu a for two people. It was all very good. The soup had a ton of shrimp. The honey walnut shrimp was my favorite. The fried rice needed some soy sauce. The wait staff and ambiance were amazing. We will return.

Seafood noodles
Maki K.

Wow it's been 15 years since I've been here. This place is popular! Super crowded! We had Lobster pepper salt and seafood noodles. Both were delicious and would love to come back to try different dishes!

Victoria B.

Probably my favorite go-to Chinese spot. They serve Cantonese food, and the service is exactly what you'd expect from a good Asian restaurant: quick, straightforward, and efficient. I love it and come here all the time. We ordered the garlic butter lobster, which was amazing. Super flavorful, great for the price, and the meat was incredibly tender. The honey walnut shrimp is hands down the best we've had on the island and is my boyfriend's absolute favorite dish. The bitter melon beef wasn't for me, but that's only because I personally can't appreciate bitter melon. My mom orders it every time and loves it, and apparently it has tons of health benefits. The pei pa tofu was honestly one of the best things I've ever had. I'm already excited to come back just to eat it again. It's so soft on the inside, slightly crunchy on the outside, and packed with flavor. The black pepper beef sizzling plate is also delicious and something I order regularly. The stir-fried eggplant was so good, I absolutely love it. Prices are very reasonable, around $20-$25 per dish, especially considering how generous the portions are. The ambiance feels like an authentic Chinese restaurant, and parking is ample in the McCully Shopping Center lot.

Isaac H.

The best authentic Chinese restaurant around!!! Family style restaurant with big portions, can't go wrong with that! The ratings are low probably because of customer service but the quantity and quality of the food are definitely 10/10!

Honey walnut shrimp, black pepper pork chops, sizzling black bean chicken
Megan K.

Really big, decent Chinese(?) restaurant. Got here around 5 on a week night and it wasn't busy but by 6pm it was packed! I got the cashew chicken, and pineapple fried rice. I'm limited since I'm gluten free but the dishes were pretty good. I'd like a little more flavor or spice, but it wasn't bad - lots of cashews! Big family style portions. Decent prices. Lots of options to choose from. Service is very straight forward.

salt/peppered pork
Klemens T.

Came here for the first time in a long time. I heard they had new owners twice making the quality of the food go to crappy back to delicious. We gave it a chance and ordered the same thing. We ordered the lobsters, fried rice, shrimp walnut, choy sum, noodles, lemon chicken, crispy chicken, fried tofu, and sweet sour sea bass, and black bean clams. I was worried, but everything tasted just like how I remembered, delicious. The prices have definitely gone up. FYI: They do have a yellow Health Inspection notice on their front door. Staff are decently fast. Lots of tables to dine on. Parking is tight, but there is an outdoor parking and basement parking.

Jess Y.

Fook Yuen is almost always crowded, so I strongly recommend arriving right at opening time. Otherwise, you should expect a long wait and a very hectic dining environment. The restaurant is extremely popular, and the tables fill up fast with large groups. One of the biggest advantages is the value. The prices are affordable, and the portion sizes are very generous. It is a great place for group dining because you can order several dishes to share and still feel like you are getting your money's worth. However, there are a few downsides. First, most of the dishes are overly salty and sweet at the same time. After a few bites, it almost feels like eating straight sugar. The strong seasoning tends to overpower the natural flavors of the food, which may not appeal to everyone. Another drawback is the cleanliness. The restaurant can feel a bit dirty and chaotic, especially when it is busy. The constant crowd seems to make it difficult to keep the dining area spotless, and the overall atmosphere is not the most comfortable if you are sensitive to that. We usually order the same dishes every visit, including the lobster, seafood fried rice, walnut shrimp, and ong choy. The lobster is satisfying, and the seafood fried rice is packed with ingredients. The ong choy is a nice vegetable dish to balance out the heavier items. The clear standout is the walnut shrimp. The shrimp are cooked perfectly with a great texture, and despite the sweeter sauce, it is still the most enjoyable dish on the table. It is the one item I would confidently recommend and the main reason I keep coming back. Overall, Fook Yuen is a solid choice if you are looking for large portions at reasonable prices and do not mind bold flavors. Just plan to go early, be prepared for crowds, and manage your expectations when it comes to cleanliness.

Chinese broccoli
Ces C.

If you're in the mood for some decent Chinese cuisine with authentic flavors, this spot is worth a visit! We were tempted by the local fish, Kumu, which they offered to steam for us. The server informed us it weighed about 1 lb, with a market price of $48/lb. We happily agreed, though we were surprised to find the final bill reflected a weight of 1.98 lbs. That was deceiving. What truly caught our attention were the live lobsters priced at $23.99 each. They were of average size, and we ordered two, preparing them in different styles that showcased the versatility of the dish. To top off our meal, we had a bottle of wine to celebrate a special occasion. Just a heads-up: make reservations if you're planning to visit for dinner as the place fills up quickly! and this was a Wednesday night, also we were a party of four and an automatic 18% tip was added to our bill.

Sizzling chicken
Julia Q.

Came to this restaurant on a recommendation from my hairdresser. So many places to choose from in Honolulu and we picked this place. Wish I could go back in time tbh. The place is located upstairs in a strip mall. It all started out ok, the lady in front was nice. We got the chefs seafood special, black bean chicken, and choy sum. The seafood special was horrible and the squid was inedible. Hard and chewy and quite frankly gross. The chicken was mediocre and the choy sum was ok. I had high expectations and was so disappointed. Maybe we just got bad dishes but I expected the chefs special label to have been better than the run of the mill dishes. If you really like flavorful Chinese dishes avoid going to this place.

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Ask the Community - Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

Heard they brought back their lunch buffet?

I was there this past February and no lunch buffet. Ya know, you can just call them on the telephone and ask them. The number is on their Yelp page. Go ahead, call them.

Is it BYOB? Service charge for BYOB?

They have limited adult beverages. Corkage fee for BYOB.

To go possible there?

They do have take out. Food is good here

Do you take reservations?

Yes they do it over the phone and I would recommend it if you have a large party

Is lobster available in lunch time or is it just for the dinner menu?

Yes, you can order the lobster anytime.

Is the lunch buffet back?

Is the lunch buffet back? Looking for pigs feet

Can you order lobster for takeout?

Yes, but you also need to order a second dish.

How much is their lunch buffet?

How much is the dinner buffet?

Will there be any lobster tonight?

I think you can get lobster anytime here, as they have two very large tanks filled with live lobsters. I just saw the two tanks loaded with lobsters when I ate there this past week.

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Hidden speakeasy bar at Hawaiian Brian's! They have parking validation. Upon entering, security…read morechecks your bags and they make you throw out any outside drinks. Place is hidden behind a vending machine and they have nickels for you to enter and then push the door. Drinks were good! Such a nice gem. Nice vibes, great service. Only thing I would complain about is their food is entirely vegetarian so the fake poke was a bit too tomato-ey tasting for me. Wish they had some non vegetarian menu, but otherwise, great vibes!

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Wild Orange - The space is eclectic with fun vintage furniture

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4.2(1.4k reviews)
0.8 mi•Waikiki
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I was in search of a nice rooftop bar in Waikiki and my friend and I found Hideout! It's on the…read moresecond floor of The Laylow hotel. We arrived at around 8:30 pm on a Thursday night and we only waited about 5 minutes for a table spot. They have live music playing, and the singer that night was so talented! I really enjoyed his covers. For drinks, I ordered the Ultra Violet and my friend ordered the Hana Hou! Ultra Violet had a pretty presentation, with a glowing coaster attached to the bottom of the glass. It was overall a very sweet drink, but the alcohol content wasn't that noticeable to be honest. My friend also said the Hana Hou! was very sweet and lacking in noticeable alcohol content as well. We also ordered the Ube Panna Cotta for dessert, and I loved it. The lime cream on top actually adds a very nice acidic contrast to the milky creaminess of the ube panna cotta. Lastly, I wanted to give a shoutout to our server, Jerrod. He was upbeat and friendly from the start, and regularly checked in on us as we were having our drinks and dessert. Overall, had a good time at Hideout and would love to come back again if I'm in Oahu!

This location is right at the hotel (lay low) I'm staying so it was so convenient. You can choose…read moreto be at the table, bar or the fire pit. At the time I went, they only had the fire pit seating so we just went for it. If you're just there for and app and some drinks then it's honestly a very cute spot to sit. It had sand and a shared fire pit with your own side tables. You can over see the lower city view as you chill at the fire with live music, so the vibe is very nice. I was here for dinner and ofc ended ordering a steak of all things so it was a little difficult to cut my steak on the little side tables (honestly my fault) but we still had a nice time. We got a beer and a virgin cocktail which were both yummy. The steak was cook perfectly to medium rare like I asked and it hit my steak craving ~ the staff was nice and checked in us often ~

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Hideout - Bar

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RM 38

RM 38

4.8(87 reviews)
0.8 mi•Waikiki
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A Hidden Speakeasy, Outstanding Bourbons, and Great Conversations!…read more BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): What a fantastic hidden gem in Waikiki! Room 38 offers an intimate speakeasy atmosphere, an incredible collection of specialty bourbons and whiskeys, and the perfect setting to unwind and enjoy meaningful conversations away from the usual Waikiki hustle and bustle. The Details: Sometimes the best business conversations happen when you leave the conference rooms, PowerPoint presentations, and formal meetings behind and simply sit down together over a good drink. That was exactly our experience at Room 38, a fascinating speakeasy tucked away on Lewers Street in Waikiki. From the moment you enter, there's a feeling you've discovered something special. Dim lighting, rich red and amber hues, tropical wallpaper, vintage-inspired artwork, comfortable leather seating, and beautifully illuminated liquor displays create an atmosphere that's mysterious, sophisticated, and inviting. And speaking of liquor displays, these folks have an impressive assortment! The shelves are absolutely loaded with specialty bourbons, whiskeys, and other fine spirits. For bourbon enthusiasts, the selection alone is reason enough to visit! But what really made our evening memorable was the company and conversation. I had the opportunity to spend quality time with several industry partners who, like me, have dedicated much of their professional lives to supporting America's military personnel. Our common customer is the American warfighter, and although our organizations approach that mission from different directions, we're ultimately working toward the same objective: getting the right equipment and capabilities into the hands of those who need them most. Room 38 provided the perfect environment to let our professional guards down, exchange ideas, strengthen relationships, and explore ways to better support one another and our military customers. We were surrounded by good people, good drinks, and genuinely productive conversations! Final Thoughts: Room 38 is a wonderful departure from the typical Waikiki bar scene. Whether you're a bourbon enthusiast, seeking a unique date-night destination, or simply looking for an intimate place to enjoy good company, this hidden gem delivers! After all, some of the most productive meetings don't require a conference room. Sometimes all you need is a comfortable chair, a good bourbon, and the right people sitting across from you!

Super glad this place was recommended to us! Cool little speakeasy with a patio in the back for…read morecigars and drinks. We visited three different nights during our trip, met nice people, had great drinks and sticks. The only thing I thought could be different is the music was a little loud for my liking, but that's how I feel about music at any cigar lounge Definitely recommended!!

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RM 38 - Lounge area

Lounge area

RM 38 - Ahi

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