So we stop by all the time (about once a week) and we love the place. And staff is always awesome. I wish they would make the side curry option for mire dishes other than boom boom chicken I got the following other items the past 2 weeks Sichuan spicy beef shank & tripe Lava latte Cheese cold brew Trio cup chicken read more

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What a find and so close to the airport. First visit was lunch at the bar and enjoyed the Cow Wow beef noodle soup with the added beef ribs. Also delicious was the MaLa cold chicken which was heavy on chicken but unfortunately light on Ma and La. Second visit I just loved the Grandpa Rolling Beef which is a great one person lunch or shareable appetizer. Fooki has a really interesting selection of beers that must be tried! A beer highlight is that many selections are low alcohol which is refreshing but hard to find. read more

Fooki - Beef noodle soup with extra beef ribs - Bubble Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

This is our second time coming here, the 1st time was great and the 2nd time too! The service is great! Server told us what was new and love his energy! Food was great of course you could tell by the pictures! Ambiance felt cozy/homie, a mix of downtown China after dark. read more

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When I saw a post on social media about Fooki having a new, revised menu, and the introduction of a new dish, called LU ROU FAN, I made a note to come back! The previous visit was such a disaster and really went far, far away from Taiwanese flavors and preparation. This time around, the food was spot on. The correct flavors were there and the preparation was much better. Also had the opportunity to have met the new owners who were super friendly, courteous, and pleasant to talk to. The inside definitely looks better and feels more comfortable with the addition of the hanging lanterns and Chinese red paper on the wall. Yes, had to get the Lu Rou Fan. This was spot on, and the best one I've had in Hawaii. The portion was very generous. It was really a nice balance of flavors with the soy, spices, and especially the rock sugar. Other places either use regular sugar, brown sugar, not enough, or none at all. Rock sugar is an important component, and gives it a depth of flavor. I can eat this everyday! The COW WOW Braised Beef Noodle soup was excellent. My first experience, the meat on the rib was SUPER tough, and had to take home to boil for an hour. Luckily, this time, the meat on the rib was literally fall off the bone tender, and flavorful. The tendon were larger pieces and quite tender as well. The same for the beef shank. All generous portions. The noodles had the right amount of chewiness. The broth was hearty and delicious. The spices and 20+ ingredients really came through as I could taste the star anise, bay leaves, cloves, cinnamon, and etc. The Boom Boom Chicken was very good. Previously, the chicken was in huge pieces and dry/bland. This time the chicken was in smaller pieces. Tender and flavorful, and fried very well to a nice crisp. Never felt heavy or greasy. What made the dish stand out was the fried basil. Adding the herbaceous note gave it a nice balance. The accompanying sweet chili aioli was good. The Double Delight Potstickers were good. I liked the triangular wrapping style which gave it more surface area for the pan fried crispy goodness. The filling was tasty and spot on. The Fooki Bao is awesome! Two thick cut pieces of tender and flavorful pork belly. The sweet, sharp, and sourness of the pickled mustard cabbage was such a nice contrast. The bun was good--soft and moist. Seems handmade. Vintage Tofu Pudding was good. Smooth, silky tofu with perfectly sweet syrup and soft peanuts and boba. The Mala Wonton Noodles is a mixed dish, and the wonton falls apart when you mix it around, so be gentle. It's overall good. The wonton filling was meaty and delicious. The noodle had a nice chew, and the sauce had a nice kick. I liked the addition of black vinegar to give it a savory and sour note. The fresh cucumber and cabbage added a nice crunch. You can add XO Sauce. This is house made, and gave this a nice richness. The Grandpa Rolling Beef was quite hefty and good, and neatly prepared. The tender beef shank, cucumber, and cabbage filling are all cold items, which made the scallion pancake become cold if you let it sit too long. So perhaps eating this as soon as possible is best. The Li Hing Mui Sweet Potato Fries... wow! Where you have been all this time? The back and forth between sweet and savory was great. The sweetness of the sweet potato with the salt plus the sweet and savory chili aioli, and the li hing mui powder is a combo of those tastes and brings everything together. The fries were perfectly crisp outside and the potato was tender. A must have! The Mua-Ji Mua-Ji is good. Tried both sesame and peanut. It's mochi balls with peanut or sesame filling rolled in a mix of kinako powder, crushed peanut and sesame, and etc. Very well prepared! Their Iced Vietnamese Coffee is delicious! Nice strong Cafe Du Monde made nice, sweet, and creamy with condensed milk. I need this every morning! The Taiwan Root Beer was good. I like it! More herb-y, less sweet. The Taiwan Song Beer was light, crisp, and refreshing. Overall, I enjoyed my meals here. The inside is comfortable and the staff and owners are very friendly, informative, welcoming, and pleasant. All the food is very well prepared and a lot better than before. The difference is very noticeable. You can tell a lot of effort was made in every dish. Can't wait to come back to try more dishes and beer! read more

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We waited over 30 minutes as a party of 3. They had open tables for larger parties of up to 5 but decided not to seat us. The two larger tables were empty from the time we arrived and it's still empty. I presume they were hoping for a large party to show up and occupy the large tables rather than sit a party of 3. read more

This isn't our first time at Fooki and it won't be our last! Every visit leaves us completely satisfied. It's truly a small victory when you can get teenagers to embrace new and different ethnic foods, and Fooki has been a reliable winner for our family. The atmosphere is always warm and welcoming, and the staff is consistently attentive and efficient. It's a casual, "get down to business" kind of place - you're seated, you order, and the delicious food arrives quickly, hot and fresh. Our absolute must-haves are the fried chicken (always perfectly crispy and flavorful!) and the sweet potato fries. As a serious fry-loving family, we can attest to these being a fantastic standout, the li hing mui powder adds a unique and tantalizing twist. Beyond those, we love to explore the varied menu, ordering family-style to get a wide variety of dishes that everyone will enjoy. Fooki is a simple, wonderful and guaranteed crowd-pleaser! read more

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service kinda sucked bc we had to get their attention to order. servers were just talking to each other. Food made up for the time waiting .

We came here to try the much talked about Boom Boom Chicken, along with the Monster Pork Chop, Fooki Bao, and Cow Wow braised noodle soup. The chicken had a nice salty, herby flavor from the dried greens, but after a while the dryness made it less enjoyable. The pork chop was also on the dry side. Maybe some dipping sauce like shoyu and vinegar with chili would've made it better. The bao, however, really stood out. It was thick, juicy with rich fat and flavorful garnishes. The Cow Wow noodle soup was overall tasty with tender cuts, but the shank was a bit tough to pull off the bone. Service was excellent. The young lady helping us was quick and attentive, gave great recommendations, and replaced our dropped chopsticks without even asking. The atmosphere was calm for an afternoon visit with booming K-pop music (especially our favorite Blackpink tracks); gave the place a fun vibe. read more

Liked that they have the extra charge for credit card and large parties on the menu cova. I liked the bold flavors, but noticed people in our group who were raised on milder Asian flavors weren't as excited. I ordered the boom boom chicken plate and found it to have quite a bit more flavors, which I thought was 5-spice, than other spots. Also ordered a milk tea and liked the option of having it 50% sugar. read more

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Whenever I get to be back on island I have to stop at a soup/noodle shop at least once before I go. Normally that would mean a Vietnamese place or a ramen place, but this place was a welcome surprise. For starters the dumplings and grandfather beef roll if that's what they are called were absolutely delicious. And the beef soup was tasty and filling. Definitely a quiet place which is nice for small meals with friends or family, and service is as expected in a place like that meaning food was quick but a little wait to order is all. Not a problem at all though for food like that. read more

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Our go to place when we want to eat beef noodle soup. Their broth is so tasty. Service was great!

Modern Taiwanese fusion in Aiea! When my husband and I used to live in the area, we'd order takeout from here a few times, especially during the pandemic. Yet my husband strongly believes that Fooki is too "clean," too "fusion," and more pricey than he's used to for Taiwanese food (he's an ABC--American Born Chinese who grew up in LA's 626). Our friend who's half Taiwanese also thought Fooki wasn't too authentic. That's not saying Fooki isn't good, and this review is about my opinion and not others'. I can't help but be influenced by folks who grew up eating Chinese food, while my knowledge of Taiwanese cuisine prior to Fooki was boba, Taiwanese popcorn chicken, and Lam's Kitchen's beef noodle soup! Still, hubby and I enjoy Fooki's version of Taiwanese chicken or called Boom Boom Chicken, Grandpa Rolling Beef, and the Trio Cup Chicken. I love that the seasoning of the Boom Boom Chicken tastes just like the pork chop from Egghead Cafe, Fooki's sister restaurant. I'm guessing Fooki and Egghead Cafe's pork chop are identical. I'm reviewing the latest version of their menu and I didn't realize Fooki expanded their menu from their originally small menu which included my and hubby's three favorite dishes! Fooki eventually added iced teas, milk teas with boba, and other Taiwanese drinks to their menu. Overall, Fooki is a nice place to go out on a lunch or dinner date with friends or a special someone in Aiea. Maybe, hubby and I will return to try their expanded menu if we feel like splurging on date night? read more

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Ever since I've had laksa I'm always craving it. And it's so nice to have found a place in Honolulu that offers a consistent bowl every time. I've been about 3 times and the pork chop laksa has always hit! The pork chop is seasoned well with five spice, and the laksa has chewy noodles that soak up the broth, the broth being smooth, rich from the coconut, and savory from the curry, while the bok choy has the balance and color for the dish. read more

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Omg I love coming here, everything on the menu is great and the wait is never too long. I loved the vibe inside and the staff are so friendly. read more

Holy Fooki, this place is legit! I had no expectations, not being very hungry, and but man, I was so surprised how GOOD this Taiwanese place was. We waited about 5 minutes or so and got seated near the entrance. I ordered a bit of their most popular dishes. Grandpa' Rolls 4/5- Surprisingly tasty without being too saucy, which I thought based on the pictures. The texture of the green onion pancake was soft and tender and wrapped nicely around the beef. Classic Beef Noodle Soup 4.5/5- The noodles were like the width of fettuccine perfectly tender. The soup was pure and not oily or too salty. The baby bok choy was super fresh and crispy. Beef was tender. Hubs preferred a bit more heat. Overall, delicious Garlic Veggies 4.5/5- Fresh medley of vegetables, tofu slivers, enoki mushrooms, diced tomatoes. Boom Boom Chicken (plate) 4.5/5- DD's favorite as she loves Taiwanese street food popcorn chicken with the spices tossed. Batter was crunchy and not too overly salty. Tofu Pudding 5/5 (I'll crave this!) SAVING THE BEST FOR LAST. The soft tofu Pudding, peanuts, and homemade Boba (soft mochi texture) and melded together perfectly that J practically licked the bowl. Strawberry Milk with Boba 4.5/5 Winter Melon Lemonade with Boba 4/5 Both drinks not overly sweet and did I mentioned how much I enjoyed the chewy Boba that I suspect they make in house. Never have I ever had scratch Boba in a drink or dessert in any teahouse. I'd drive 30 minutes again and just come back for this. Overall, the fam had a delicious meal. We had no leftovers and felt so satisfied like we went over my parents house for a home cooked meal. Conveniently located across from Pearlridge. We will definitely be back to try other items we simply couldn't eat at the time like their pork belly rice, jiajang noodles (my fav), and their cow wow noodle soup. Hubs wants to try the spicier dishes like their Mala Wonton read more

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The food here is good but just a tad over priced but what isn't these days. Got the Cow Cow noodle and yes it was great. Also got the pork chops and spicy wontons. Loved it all. I will be back but now I have to save some money cause now I can't afford gas. Haha, just kidding! This place is a great addition to Aiea's many different culinary experiences. Definitely worth a try if you were wondering what it was. Should not disappoint. read more

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Fooki has some of the best Taiwanese inspired dishes I've ever tried. I've been here several times and they never disappoint! The employees are very kind and service is fast! The interior of restaurant is very aesthetic by the way. You're definitely going to he taking food pics. The one item I always get no matter what are the LiHingMui Sweet Potato Fries!! I love the pop of flavor the lihing powder gives! And don't get me started on the house-made sweet chili aioli it comes with! It's addictive!!! Their Classic Beef Noodle Soup and Boom Boom Chicken are also favorites of mine! Parking is super easy to find and it's plentiful. Definitely try this place out! read more

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Fooki so nice, I ate here twice! The first time I ordered the pork belly rice bowl; generous portions, and extremely tasty. The second time I ordered the chef special fried pork coconut milk stew. It was so good, the only thing was that it was a lot of food and I took it home. I tried to eat it the next day and it just didn't taste the same. Anyway, that dish is best finished in house if you can. My dad tried the beef shank noodle soup and then the wonton noodle soup. Everything was so delicious, I don't have any complaints. Service was fine and we were always granted a table the two times we came. It does seem to get quite busy. I love the spot, I will always come here when I come home now! read more

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Great staff, they took care of us (party of 5) they even gave my 4 year old daughter a stand to use my phone to watch tv (I was using the cup to keep it up and it kept falling) I thought that was sooo sweet. They have a variety of noodles/soups/fried items. Everything they reccomended we tried family style and it was all really good. We came at 600pm and left at closing because we were having such a good time drinking beer and talking story. Great ambiance. 10/10 would come back!! read more

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I've heard some good things about this place and decided to give it a try. It's located in Pearl Kai center which has a lot of parking and many other shops/restaurants around. They have a pretty decent menu with shareables, rice, and noodle dishes. They also have an extensive drink menu offering milk tea, fruit tea, coffee, smoothies, and cocktails. I had their mushroom noodle soup and it was pretty good. The broth definitely lived up to its name because it actually had a strong mushroom taste. I really liked their noodles, it was chewy and had a nice bounce to them. I also took a bite of the monster pork chop rice dish and that was really good too. The pork chops were seasoned well. Service was also good and quick. They also have a takeout window right outside the restaurant so you don't have to go all the way inside which is convenient. read more

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Been here a few times. Wait staff is great, service is awesome, and so is the food. If you like tea I recommend grabbing a bag of their loose leaf tea on the way out read more

Located in Aiea, Fooki is near the Jiffy Lube and a parking lot with a good amount of spots for customers. The restaurant itself is clean with many detailed accents with plants, different colored chairs, etc. It feels stylish and homey. The service is swift and kind. Our food came pretty quickly. We ordered the fooki bao, iced Vietnamese coffee, and boom boom chicken. Everything was super tasty! There were a lot of tangy and savory flavors in the bao and chicken. The coffee was sweet and strong. We hope to come back and get some more of the same food, and try something new! read more

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The food was different and delicious. We had their famous grandpa rolling beef and their pork belly bao. Both were unique and flavorful. The service was remarkable! read more

We came with the fam for Father's Day and so glad to say the family left happy and full! the restaurant is a nice size, not too tiny and not huge. It looked clean and matched their concept. Nice and colorful design. The service was good, no issues there. The food was delicious! Everything tasted to the level I was expecting or even better! Prices are fair for the portion size. Huge bonus, it's quick! I love a quick but not rushed meal. I had the cow wow braised (spicy vs original) noodle soup and the rib meat was so soft and tender and had that yummy fat and connective tissue (I think that's what it is?) that makes for nice chew to some parts. The broth was perfect, not too salty, not too overly seasoned or spiced, and not oily and heavy even though the broth is rich and super flavorful. I love the chew and texture of the noodle, super nice mouthfeel. The boom boom chicken was crispy and yummy with the sriracha mayo-ish dipping sauce. The grandpa rolling beef was exactly what I hoped it would be- soft, crispy, meat & veg & carb, umami bomb. Appetizers are great sharing sizes without being too much. The honey toast was alright, not to the level of other places but perfectly enjoyable. We tried the milk tea with boba and that was great. Not too sweet, boba was nice and chewy but not hard or overly sweet and oversaturated with syrup like some places. We all agreed this was a great experience and would come back to try other dishes. read more

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Fooki Overall: *** Ok *** Food: *** Value: *** Menu: *** Ambiance: *** Service: **** Parking: ***** After several, Instagram food influencers made reels that looked delicious at Fooki, I decided to give it a try. The Boomboom chicken was ok, but nothing special. The garlic chicken at Tanioka's, the Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl or Side Street Inn are all far tastier. The Fooki Belly Bowl's taste was ok, but the pork belly was tough. I felt like it was made several days ago and they simply reheated it and over cooked it, when I ordered it. I had just eaten freshly made fried pork belly at Siam Garden a few days before and it was so much better. Utage also has a much better pork belly that's very soft. My friend and I thought the food was OK, but he was not planning to come back. I thought I would give them another try, with different dishes. However, I was talking to someone from Taiwan and she said she's been there several times, but she doesn't go anymore. RATINGS & RECOMMENDED ORDER: Boomboom chicken = C Fooki Belly Bowl = D Yelp: https://yelp.to/FwJNiAwp07 Website: https://fooki-hawaii.com/ Google: For all the pictures of the menu: https://maps.app.goo.gl/G3zLd37vu1VWnhba9?g_st=ic YELP: Milton K Sorry! They allow only one 12 second video & the remaining to 3 seconds, with maximum of 10 pictures/videos. The full video and pictures of the entire menu can be found on other platforms/apps: MiltonIn808 RATINGS KEY: A = Really Good - one of the best B = Good - would order again C = ok - similar, nothing special D = Not very good - wouldn't order F = Terrible - avoid read more

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I saw a video on tiktok about this place, and I told my other half let's try it ! cause we always passed by but never knew how their food was. Our first visit never failed us !! the broth was sooo flavorful and it wasn't heavy. I got the mushroom noodles braised, mannnn was that broth so good. Their smoothies were spot on for a hot day too! The service was great and the food came out fast ! We will be coming here more often! read more

After my coworkers nagged and hyped up this place for weeks I finally budged and took the trip to go from town to here. *keep reading for heartbreaking story at end (I'm being over dramatic).* Personally, nothing stood out too much about this place. It is a pretty good 'elevated' taiwanese restaurant. The portioning sizes are good and fair for the price point. The ambiance was cool, felt a bit moody and bathroom felt a bit creepy for some reason. It was cool at the same time though. To the main point, the food; it was pretty good. Nothing personally blew my mind but I was happy with my meal. I got the cowwow braised noodle soup. It was delicious, however, I wanted to enjoy most of it later as I wasn't super hungry. I packed most of my meal right off the bat and portioned it so I was only going to eat ~20% of the dish. You may notice that there are no images of the noodle soup... this is because after we finished the meal we left, AND I LEFT MY TAKEOUT THERE. I noticed after just a little less than 5 minutes and called right away. However they told me that they have already thrown it away despite having our numbers (for the reservation) as well. I was absolutely heart broken. I just hate wasting food and the thought of perfectly untouched and good food thrown away hurts my soul (This is why I have deleted the image LOL). Otherwise, I'd recommend this place to try out taiwanese foods that you may have never had before. Just be careful about your takeaways read more

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Parking can get tight during busy hours like lunch and dinner, but we didn't have a problem finding a close spot. When you walk up, you tell them at the window next to the front door how many are in your party or if you're there for pick up. The dining room was nearly full at lunch on a Wednesday with a diverse demographic. The servers work in tandem to take care of the whole dining room. The food was fast and presented very well! The drinks are delicious! Definitely recommend this place! read more

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Fooki is one of our go-to spots, and for good reason. We've visited multiple times, tried a variety of dishes, and have always had a positive experience. It's the perfect blend of traditional Taiwanese flavors with a creative fusion twist. Some standout dishes for us are the garlic stir-fry veggies, which are perfectly cooked with a fragrant garlic kick, and the monster pork chops, which are juicy, tender, and generously portioned. Their noodle soups are also a must-try--comforting, flavorful, and great for any season. It's important to keep in mind that this is a fusion restaurant, so you'll find some creative takes on classic dishes. An added bonus? Free parking is available, making the whole experience even more convenient. read more

If you have not visited Fooki, you are probably missing out on one of the best hidden gems in the area. The first time we came to Fooki was over a year ago and this is my husbands go-to when we want to go out with friends and the first place he'll suggest when I don't know what I want for dinner. Fooki is located in the shopping center below Pearlridge mall, it's so unassuming but that just adds to the "hole-in-the-wall" effect; I love a small business that almost seems like a secret. I would suggest getting here early if you want dinner here or making a reservation because I've seen it go from two tables to packed in 20 minutes. Throughout multiple visits I've been able to try Holy Pork Nachos, Double Delight Potstickers, Mala Wonton, and their Fooki Bao appetizers. If you're not too hungry or if any of those sound good to you I would eat them as my whole meal, I know kinda weird, but that's how much I liked just the appetizers! If I was to suggest a main, get the Cow Wow Noodle Soup. That is my husbands favorite and my family's favorite to get too. For me, I'm not much of a beef person so I've tried it but I'm not someone who can appreciate it. What I can let you know is that I've tried the Wonton Noodle Soup and Monster Pork Chop and for those dishes, Fooki consistently delivered. Seriously, this is a local restaurant and a hidden gem for a reason, the food is their best kept secret. So what are you doing reading this? Get to Fooki, and try for yourself! Hope to see you there! read more

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The service was exceptional, food was perfectly delicious. We were very impressed! Also, the boba pearls were the best I have ever tasted, and I've had a lot of Boba in California and in Tokyo read more

Made a reservation for 8 at opening on the weekend. Came on a suggestion from my family who has been here multiple times since finding it during COVID. Confirmed that it's now a family favorite. We ordered a bunch of food. For appetizers: Fooki baos, spicy beef tripe and the grandpa roll. For entrees: seafood laksa, braised cow wow, and boom boom chicken plates. Everything was on point, highlights were the spicy tripe and braised cow wows. Got a house made black sesame ice cream for checking in. All worth it. Will definitely be back again! read more

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I've always wanted to try this place but never really had the chance until now. Ordered the boom boom chicken, jjajang noodles, and some fruit teas. The chicken was pretty good! And good portion for $15. The jjajang noodles are good for 2 bites then it's not good anymore. The beef and the sauce with the beef was not very pleasant. Reminiscent of wet cat food. I wish they included scallions in their menu description, so I could have asked for it without. They also have bean sprouts that aren't included in the description, but I'm fine with those. However, there was a MOUNTAIN of scallions mixed INTO the bean sprouts, so I took about 5 minutes just picking out every single one. And that's not an exaggeration. Please include everything in the description. The fruit teas, oh man. I took 3 sips and it was empty!! It was mostly ice. $6.50 for 3 sips. Ask for no ice or just skip it. I'd want to come again to try different dry noodles, since the jjajang noodles (server recommended) was not good. Ambiance is pretty loud, at least it was today since there was a party of women laughing VERY loudly for a while. read more

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The food at Fooki is amazing! Everything is flavorful, each with its own distinct punch of different spices. We had the boom boom chicken, grandpa rolling beef, and tofu bau-bao to split between my friend, her one-year-old, and myself. The reason for four stars is that the organization of this restaurant could use some work. When I arrived there was a sign at the front with a QR code to scan to be on the waitlist. I put us on, and we waited on the benches outside. Meanwhile another party came and happened to speak to a staff member through the pickup order window and said they were walkins, and got seated immediately. Naturally my friend and I were confused, so we walked into the restaurant and were immediately offered a table. It also took awhile for our order to be taken even though there were a lot of staff around. I'll give them the benefit of the doubt that it looked like some people were shadowing and in training, but still took off 1 star since the pacing of everything initially was a bit off. The overall vibe is chill and once we got our food we were very happy! I would go back again the next time I'm visiting but maybe do takeout! read more

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I've never had taiwanese food in oahu so this is first time. I never experienced eating in dine in where my food has hair on the food( one strand of hair soak in the sauce which i didnt get chance to take picture). I was gona let it go away so ordered another food on menu. As i was eating the rice i keep digging and saw a bug on the rice( the bug is larger than an ant so you can see it) This is un acceptable because i have a 9 month old baby sharing meal with me. It's not the taste that is the issue its the cleanliness of this restaurant that they need to overlook. read more

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This restaurant has a variety on its menu. I tried a few dishes with a friend and the service was excellent they are very attentive. The ambiance was pretty normal for a restaurant. Depending on who is in the establishment will be louder or more quiet. My favorite was the boom boom chicken dish. The rest of the dishes didn't really stand out too much. My friend did mention that the last time she had gone all the dishes were phenomenal. I found them to be rather lacking but still better compared to some restaurants. I think personal attention from the food servers helped the experience. I will go again to try. I also got the lemonade. It was way too sweet for me and I even asked for less sweetness. If you like sweet, get the drinks. read more

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Living in Pearl City, great restaurants are scarce. But I had been hearing great things about Fooki in the Pearl Kai Shopping Center and finally had a chance to experience this delicious Taiwanese cuisine. First off, be prepared to wait if you come during peak hours. There's a QR code by the entrance that enables you get on the waitlist. The restaurant itself is intimate and probably seat about 6 around the bar and another 20-30 at the tables. There is a large table that is perfect for groups of 10-12. Once you order the food comes fast and the service is attentive. Definitely get the Grandpa Rolling Beef, Boom Boom Chicken (so damn good), any of the Beef Noodle Soups, or the Chubby Ribs if you're not feeling like soup. Everything was so flavorful and delicious. If you're feeling like something sweet to end, I highly recommend the Black Sesame Ice Cream. It's a good one. I'm already thinking about what I'll order the next time we come back. The Boom Boom Chicken for sure to start. read more

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Awesome food and service! They have great options for everyone! Try the tofu bao it's delicious!! read more

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This place was definitely not what I was expecting, but in a good way! At first when you walk up to The building you're expecting a huge restaurant inside. But this place is literally a hole in the wall... Feels like a totally different atmosphere when you walk in. There are not much seats and we had a little wait arriving right before lunch. We got to sit with our family of 5 and this place is family friendly. I seen a lot of people sharing their dishes and their portions is big enough on some dishes. We ordered the Grandpa roll, the chicken, the bao buns & I believe it was the brisket? Everything was amazing! Keep it mind, the prices are a little up there... so we will probably come back on a special occasion. Besides that, this place is a must try. A lot of different dishes and great for the whole family read more

Fooki - Not a huge menu which is great for you to decide quickly! - Bubble Tea Near Me - Aiea, Hawaii

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I've been this place bookmarked since they opened their Pearl City location & was excited to finally try it! I love black bean noodles and was so excited to see try theirs out. We also heard the Boom Boom Chicken was good. I was able to order online and pick it up. We got 3 things and my total was $50!! I was hoping the portions would be worth the price. I was honestly disappointed at the portion sizes for the price. Nonetheless, here's what we got: Boom Boom Chicken Plate ($17): boneless fried chicken with fried basil, spices, a sauce, rice, a side of fried tofu. The chicken itself was delicious! The sauce was mayo based and was just okay. The fried tofu was soggy, full of oil and was not edible. The rice was also very dry and a bit hard. This was supposed to be shareable but, only between maybe 2 ppl. Jajang Noodles ($16): this was a fairly small portion. The sauce was thick, the veggies added a nice crunch but, the sauce tasted off from what I was expecting. I was most excited about this dish but, I wouldn't get it again. Grandpa Roll ($12): I heard good reviews about this dish and was excited to try it. It's a thin wrapper with beef inside and a tangy-ish sauce. Again, this was much smaller than I thought. The wrapper was chewy, the meat was tender but again, wasn't impressed. I wouldn't get it again. Overall, I was not impressed by any dishes. The most enjoyable dish was the chicken itself. Maybe it was because I got takeout and it would be better fresh? I'm not sure. But, I don't think I'll be craving any of these anytime soon. read more

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