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Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

3.1 (970 reviews)
Closed • 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
Good for kids
Outdoor seating

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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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0.6 mi
•$$

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Absolutely phenomenal dim sum, outstanding service, and an…read moreunforgettable lunchtime experience in a beautiful and brilliantly decorated restaurant! After our first visit, I completely understand why this place has earned such high praise. Every single bite was heavenly, and the hospitality was every bit as impressive as the food. We enjoyed it so much that we're already considering coming back tomorrow! The Details: Some of my favorite restaurant discoveries begin with recommendations from fellow Yelpers, and this one was no exception! I'd had Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant bookmarked in my Yelp app for quite some time after reading glowing reviews and recommendations from other diners and several of my Yelp friends. Well, today my wife and I finally decided to see what all the excitement was about. WOW! What an incredible little dim sum adventure we had! Apparently, we weren't the only ones impressed. The restaurant proudly displays recognition for being named Best Dim Sum in 2026 by Honolulu Magazine. After today's experience, I can certainly back up the accolades! We decided to make an epic dim sum feast of our lunch, ordering a wonderful assortment of dishes to share. Our selections included: - Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Beautifully steamed shrimp dumplings wrapped in delicate, translucent wrappers. A dim sum classic and one of my absolute favorites! - Shanghai Pork Dumplings: Those wonderful little steamed parcels that make dim sum such an enjoyable culinary adventure. - Celery Shrimp Dumplings: Another delightful variation of har gow showcasing the versatility of these wonderful steamed dumplings wrappers. - Pork Hash with Seafood (Siu Mai): We actually ordered two servings of these beauties! That should tell you something! - Steamed BBQ Pork Buns: Fluffy, pillowy steamed buns filled with savory-sweet Char Siu barbecue pork. Comfort food at its finest! - Spring Rolls: Beautifully golden and crispy, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. - Char Siu Look Fun: Silky rice noodle rolls wrapped around delicious barbecue pork and served in a savory sauce. Another wonderful addition to our feast! Every single dish was absolutely heavenly! There wasn't a disappointing bite anywhere on our table. Each bamboo steamer seemed to deliver another little treasure, and we thoroughly enjoyed working our way through the assortment. One thing I particularly appreciate about dim sum is the opportunity to sample so many different flavors and textures during a single meal. It's almost like taking a miniature culinary tour of Cantonese cuisine, one delicious bite at a time...! And then there's the SERVICE! I cannot emphasize enough how absolutely wonderful the servers were. Their attentiveness, friendliness, and genuine hospitality took an already exceptional meal to another level. They really made us feel welcome, and that kind of service deserves recognition. Outstanding food is one thing, but pairing it with equally outstanding hospitality is what makes a restaurant truly memorable. Several servers divided and conquered the room leaving all guests happy and content. Another pleasant surprise was the value. Our seven orders of dim sum came to just $62 before tax and gratuity. Considering the quality of the food, the variety we enjoyed, and the exceptional service, we felt it was money very well spent! My wife and I have enjoyed plenty of wonderful meals during our visits to Hawaii, but this particular lunchtime adventure will certainly stand out as one of our favorites. And here's perhaps the strongest endorsement I can offer: We enjoyed our lunch so much that we're returning TOMORROW! That's saying something when you're visiting an island with so many fantastic dining opportunities competing for your attention! To my fellow Yelpers who recommended this restaurant, MAHALO! You steered us toward a real winner! Final Thoughts: Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant has earned a permanent spot on my Honolulu dining list. Fantastic dim sum, reasonable prices, extraordinary hospitality, and an experience that left both of us smiling. Five enthusiastic stars! Some restaurants leave you wanting to come back someday. This one left us wanting to come back tomorrow!

I came here again, I would say this is probably one of my most revisited restaurants. I just love…read moredimsum and this spot got dimsum till late! This review is a consolidation of the past like 4-5 times I've came. Last few times I ordered: - Taro Puffs: One of my absolute favorites. I just wish sometimes it was a bit more fresh/hot. Most of the times it comes out just luke warm, which makes it taste more greasy. - Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice always comes out pipping out. Rice is plump and sticky. The filling is flavorful. I don't care for the lup chup but most don't mind. - Chicken Feet: usually good, there was a few misses. Maybe we came too early but the chicken feet wasn't as soft and cooked through as usual. - Look fun rolls: soft, bouncy and so delicious with soy sauce. - Fried shrimp balls: crowd favorite, it is simple and never misses - Sui Mai: also another crowd pleaser, a classic dimsum dish. - Seafood Roll: has seafood, meat, and veggies within. It is quite salty though, like almost a bit too salty. Also it's outer texture can be considered as "slimy" which may push some folks away. - Beef Ball: It is very QQ, however, it has a very distinctive flavor. Very cilantro heavy, - Pan-fried seafood dumpling: it has shrimp and chives within. Crispy and the skin is bouncy, another crowd favorite. - Spring Roll: surprising hitter for me. I know spring roll is the classic dish, but I almost never order because many times it could be a disappointing oily stick. However, this one was delicious. Savory, with a crisp crunch. - Black Pepper Steak: I wouldn't exactly recommend ordering this dish. As much as it is flavorful, since the steak is cubed, some bites are just a bit too tough and chewy. Not all, but definitely some, enough to notice. - Baked Custard Bun: they almost NEVER have this, no matter the time I come. Very sad. I think I've gotten it like once, since they moved locations, it is one of my favorite baked Chinese treats. - Egg Tarts: flaky, eggy (in a good way), recommended. - Baked Char Sui Bun: Not bad, the top is crunchy and very sweet. Overall, I would heavily recommend this spot. It can sometimes be noisy, and sometimes completely empty. I would also note that the dimsum is on the pricier side compared to most of the dimsum spots on the island, especially after they moved.

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HK Cafe

HK Cafe

4.3(96 reviews)
0.8 mi•Waikiki
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HK Cafe is located in the Stix Asia food hall. This is first restaurant on the right as enter the…read morefood hall. Super fast Chinese food that is always temperature hot with great flavors. They now have beer! We love this place! Always look forward to coming back on our trip to Honolulu. We ate here 4x on this trip, it would have been more if we did not have all days adventures. Highly recommend this place for authentic Chinese food and some of the best Singapore noodles! Staff: Youlen was our waiter. Very nice and attentive server. Food: Awesome Singapore noodles. Perfectly cooked, temperature hot with lots of shrimp and bbq pork and veggies. Great combination of flavors! Huge portion size, if you are not too hungry, you can split the dishes and they don't mind. But you wouldn't want to share since the food is so good! Drink: Kirin beer was cold and great with the Singapore noodles Bathroom: There is one in the back of the food hall if you need to go, make sure to get the bathroom code to open the door.

Super cute place for fast casual Canto food! We loved the black pepper shrimp egg over rice, the…read morepepper gave the best flavor and the egg and rice texture blended great. Also I've always wanted to try the HK french toast so jumped at the opportunity - loved the peanut butter that melted inside and crispy fried bread. Service was efficient, it seems like it's a small family run place and they're all working so hard back there! Located inside the Asian Stix underground food court, we walked but they also validate parking if you spend more than $20. There's tons of other food options too in the plaza so definitely recommend checking it out.

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