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Forty Niner Restaurant

4.1 (1.5k reviews)
Closed • 7:00 am - 6:00 pm
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Lemon Ricotta Pancake
Jaclyn F.

This was my third time eating at/food from Forty Niner, and I was really hoping that my review would get better with time. I would say that Forty Niner is a great place to get the bang for your buck in terms of pricing for their food, but I will say that the quality of the food isn't as great as it's presented on their ordering site, Beluga. Today, my husband and I chose to do takeout and ordered three things: The Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, Chorizo Hash, and the Molokai Loco Moco. For the Lemon Ricotta Pancakes, the lemon taste was pretty concentrated in the middle of the pancake/not well distributed and we couldn't really taste the ricotta flavor, but it was pleasantly sweet (not too sweet). For the Chorizo Hash, I was a little bit sad that it wasn't very flavorful and the Chorizo wasn't well cooked. The Molokai Loco Moco's flavor receives the same review as the Chorizo Hash; although it was special/the first time we'd had Loco Moco like that, it was pretty soggy/watery and lacked flavor. The food itself in my opinion gets a 3.5/5, but because they were timely and friendly as a staff, I'm bumping our review up to a 4! P.S: This location is in the corner of a neighborhood street and Kam Hwy and the parking is pretty small/limited!

Hapa pancakes
Cheryl B.

Haven't been for a while so decided to have breakfast here. 5 booths and a 6 seater table inside and you have the option to scan the QR code at your table. 5 tables outside on the patio. Staff is the best, ordered with Anjelica at the front window and went inside through the back to get our drinks and sit inside. Hapa pancakes and dirty hash loco moco was our order today and it did not disappoint our cravings.

Cornbeef Hash and Eggs with Hashbrowns
Kainani K.

Excellent customer service! The young woman that took our order was really nice and helpful, and patient with us as we asked about the menu. Customer service on its own was 5 stars. We ended up getting a corned beef hash and eggs plate with hash browns, side scrambled eggs with a side of rice, and a forty niner breakfast (Portuguese Sausage, eggs and fried rice). The corned beef hash was a little too sweet for me, but it was perfectly cooked! My eggs and hash browns were also perfectly cooked. My granddaughters eggs were a little too soft scrambled so I shared my eggs with her since mine were scrambled well. My husband's Portuguese Sausage and eggs were perfectly cooked but his rice was on the softer side.

Guava sweetbread French toast with strawberries
Gabrielle C.

Hole in da wall goodness right here. Located along kam highway passing the stadium and Dixie grill but immediately before 711 prior to pearlridge. They have a small gravel parking lot and some outdoor seating as well. Always pass this diner in traffic to and from work. Had a day off and fiance suggested we try here for breakfast. We didnt sit in but chose to take it home. Something we need to do again because the food was so ono! They have written specials and a wide range menu from breakfast, bunch, and lunch. We came on a Friday morning and service was quick! We walked up to the window and ordered right away. Had the strawberry guava sweet bread French toast, ube waffles and fried chicken, cornbeef patty loco moco, cheeseburger and side of fries. Brah. Everything was good! Ive never had this spin of strawberry Guava sweet bread French toast before, also topped with fresh strawberries! Ube waffles was ono! But since it was in the container on our drive home. The waffles became a bit soggy since there was no air circulation, the flavor and fried chicken was on point though! Their spin on the loco moco is one you have to try for a fulfilling and tasty experience. Fries were so crispy and fresh! Just needed to add a pinch of salt. Cheeseburger was pretty good too. Our order took no longer than 15-20 min. Cant wait to come back to try more food!

Double cheese burger deluxe with dirty sauce
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We all ordered the same burger. Double cheese burger deluxe with dirty sauce The Grilled Apostle: 6/10 Ordered the double cheeseburger deluxe with dirty sauce from Forty Niner Restaurant. It looked huge and inviting. The burger itself tasted good as it was cooked with bread mixed in it to make it soft but once you started eating it, the burger fell apart. The bun was thin so it was messy as the sauce and burger started falling out and you needed a lot of napkins. Some people like it messy but it's not my thing. The onions and pickles were a perfect match. Too much American cheese. ________________________________________________ The Premium Purists: 5/10 I was looking forward to trying the burger at Forty Niners and hoped it would be an old fashioned/traditional style deluxe burger. It definitely had the look and right toppings but the patty was a little disappointing. After my first two bites the patties crumbled into pieces and the texture seemed off. It was too mushy and lacked good beef flavor. After learning they mix breadcrumbs in their burger patty, I think the patties I got were not mixed well and the ratio of beef and breadcrumb was off. That is probably why the texture was off, it lacked beef flavor, and crumbled. I would honestly give it another try and go with a single patty. ________________________________________________ The stack analyst: 7/10 Tried the double cheeseburger(dirty style) at 49ers and it was delicious. The fried pickles were the highlight for me. I love fried pickles and they worked really well on the burger. They also didn't hold back on the caramelized onions, which added flavor. The burger had four slices of cheese, so it was definitely rich. The patty had a nice sear on the outside, it did fall apart though. I would've liked a little more salt, but I know that comes down to preference. Bun was nothing special, just your standard setup, but it got the job done. I'd definitely come back and order it again! ________________________________________________ Double stack daddy: 6/10 The burger had a solid foundation, but it was missing flavor and could've used more seasoning. The biggest downside was the bun--it fell apart after the first bite, making the rest of the meal messy. Not a bad burger, but it didn't stand out, and there's definitely room for improvement. ________________________________________________ Bruddah big buns: 4/10 Da patty was mushy. ________________________________________________ Captain messy hands, keeper of the drip: 8/10 I found a winner! This fresh, hand-formed double cheeseburger delivered exactly what I look for--thick, juicy patties with the drip. Every bite was messy, flavorful, and napkin-worthy. It started falling apart halfway through, but that's a compliment in my book. Nothing fancy, just an honest burger executed right. This is the kind of burger that keeps you coming back. CMH Rating: Drip Approved!

Mac nut pancakes
Ivan A.

49er diner has been a pleasant surprise on our trip to Oahu. We've been to tons of diners and drive ins, this place feels just as much of a local spot as you can get. Prices are fair and foods great. Ordered (1x) "49er breakfast" Portuguese sausage, 2 eggs, a fried rice plate and (1x) of the Mac nut pancakes. Split the plates with the wife and I and the total was ~$21.00. Everything was amazing, food super filling, and staff was friendly. Ordered via the app, they have QR codes on the tables for easy service.

The front door and parking lot
Doug M.

The Forty Niner Restaurant in Aiea, Honolulu, is an exceptional experience. It is for anyone who wants to experience really local cuisine. Opened in 1947, the Forty Niner offers a selection of local fairs like saimin , loco moco, furikake salmon, taro sweetbread French toast and hamburgers for the less adventurous. The service is mixed - place your order at the front counter and wait at a table for service. But, the staff is wonderful. Ambiance? The Forty Niner is in a small building that has about 7 or 8 tables inside and a few more on the back patio. It has a simple, local atmosphere. But, it is on our list of places we try to get to every time we are in Hawaii.

Egg Cheeseburger
Candice L.

I've heard so many great things about 49er restaurants and I have attempted to come on many occasions, but the parking always threw me off. Today was not that day. They have a small lot at the back off the main road with free parking which is always a plus. This no frills diner greets you with a friendly face, easy order options and solid grindz. Prices are also so reasonable which blows my mind. I got an egg cheeseburger, which was good but the homemade patty could've used a little kick. My macaroni salad was a solid portion and also very simple and even better with a touch of salt. My friend got the pancakes which she loved and the breakfast sausages hit the spot. It feels like your friendly neighborhood diner to roll into and i love the backyard seating I'll definitely return when in the area to try some other items off the menu.

Garlic Chicken Lunch Plate
Marlee B.

Walk up window makes it easy and fast to order. Seating in/out, it's up to you. Random fact: they have ice coffee. Staff is nice, food is plenty and quick

Brandi P.

Super good garlic chicken It comes with a salad with amazing Asian salad dressing. We also got the Loco Moco and there was nothing wrong with it and it was as good as it could be, but we were just trying it for the 1st time to try it. It's not something we would normally order and would probably not get again. I would eat that chicken all day!

Glenn N.

Opened in 1947, yes, 1947! Forty Niner restaurant has been serving up amazing local food. Their plate lunch is in know island wide. But for me it's their breakfast! The Paniolu breakfast (Hawaiian cowboy) 10oz big island grass fed ribeye with 3 large eggs over fried rice SLAMS! Another standout is the corned beef hash and eggs. Simple potatoes and corned beef, cooked to perfection. Crispy outside the soft in the middle. Paired the ketchup is another home run! Service is always impeccable. Since Covid changed dine in policy where you have to our outside then find a seat. Love this place

Teri beef sandwich
Ross T.

This is an old time restaurant and favorite that we used to go to with my parents and now with our children and grand children. They still haven't changed the quality of the food with old time favorites and good friendly service and family feeling. Me and my wife had the Teriyaki sandwich and the regular size Saimin combo which was delicious and the broth was tasty and the teriyaki beef was very tender and tasty. Our grand daughter had the regular Saimin and hamburger combo and she said it was very good and ate everything. Parking is unpaved and just dirt parking lot all the until you enter the outside seating area, it would be a little difficult if you had a walker or wheelchair because of the unevenness, but not impossible to try the food at this great old time restaurant. You can get a seat and scan the QR code and place your order and they will bring your order to the table or call out your name to give you your order. The waitress was very nice you can order water from her or buy bottle water and she also cleans the table once the customers leave. They have one restroom between the outside & inside dining room and it is one for men or woman. Been awhile eating here and looking forward to trying other old time favorite that they serve.

7/25 prices
Gina H.

First off let me just say that my pictures are off! I was probably hungry. The bento was very satisfying! The quality of the proteins was very good. Everything was freshly made. Beef cutlet was interesting but not what we expected. It was thin sliced beef in gravy. It was yummy but not fried and breaded. Spaghetti Mac salad was kinda tasteless. I would go back again. Price was very reasonable.

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Teddy's Bigger Burgers - Aiea

3.6(803 reviews)
0.6 mi
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This place is worth coming out and trying if you are looking for a burger join. Plenty of seating…read moreand a bar off to the side. Steady flow of ppl coming and going and plenty of parking. The initial hello seemed forced but the fact that they acknowledge you rather than just waiting till you are at the counter or not at all. The pictures seem to be up to date but the prices have increased since the last time the menu was photographed. You order a burger was the bottom section then select the type from the top row. You can order a combo meal or à la carte. I ordered a burger with tater tots and requested that they double fry them. They came out perfectly crunchy and filled the bag size ordered. The burger was also well flavored and juicy. They quoted 10min and that seemed about right. One of the servers offered me one of the in house sauces, ask for that as it was really good. The only negative was the pricing, burger and 1 size cost me almost $30.

Used to be better. Eat at this location about once a month and generally pleased but not today…read more Took longer for our food to come (which was ok since there were more people than usual since we were a little later than usual. When we got our food, my burger was only luke warm (and my onion rings, too). I ordered it medium rare and this was the first time it was almost medium, and not any all juicy. Since I paid an extra $3.50 for my onion rings I was very disappointed. Only plus is they were nice and crunchy. Hubby's burger and fries were hot, so my order must have been made first and then just sat there for a while. Hubby was happy with his meal since it was hot and cooked medium as he ordered. Not happy. First time I gave them only three stars.

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Shay's Smashburgers - Fun Guy ($12) and Krazy Fries ($5.50)

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4.5(434 reviews)
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One of the better smash burgers I've tried, a real hidden gem. I know Shay's has been around for a…read morewhile and only now I got to try it. Look for the orange food truck across from Boston's Pizza along Kam Highway, you can't miss it. We got there about 1pm on a Monday and placed our orders right away. Everything is made to order so there is a bit of a wait, about 10 minutes. There are about 7 picnic tables and 4 shaded areas to eat. I was also surprised that there were quite a few Japanese tourists venturing out this side for Shay's. Their menu is simple, with 3 types of burgers and fries. We ordered the All American, Fun Guy, and Krazy Fries. I like how the burgers did not taste greasy but still had flavor. They also give disposable gloves if you're not a fan of getting your hands dirty. Will be back again next time I have a burger craving.

Shay's Smashburgers has been on this lot - previously a car dealership - since 2020. Now, it is a…read morefood truck / trailer stop. Situated before the traffic light on Kam Hwy...that leads to the Honolulu / Kaneohe on ramp. Four covered picnic tables - sun is brutal - and a concrete covered area that provides a couple more tables for dining. They are quite popular...always someone waiting in line or waiting for their order. I waited about 15 minutes for my one Classic Burger. Their menu is simple. The Classic with two variations; fries and loaded fries. The sauce is reminiscent of the special sauce in a Big Mac, which I have not had in years. Cheddar cheese and carmelized onions are the only other additions. Open from 1100a till 430p, weekdays. On the weekends, hours are from 12 noon till 400p.

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The Alley Restaurant Bar & Grill - Yummy

The Alley Restaurant Bar & Grill

4.0(2.3k reviews)
0.5 mi
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Had some family visiting and took them here for dinner. We were a group of 7, so I tried to call…read moreand make reservations. However, they told me they don't take reservations and to just walk in. Well, we got there and had to wait 58 minutes before we got seated. Pro tip: just have them put you down on the list. Don't listen about not taking reservations for large parties. I found out after that a group of 8 got reservations for 6:30 so I was quite unhappy about that. It didn't help that there was a table with 3 people who were there since 3pm (it was already 7:58 at this point) who were still occupying the tables and the staff couldn't make them leave. They eventually moved them to another smaller table, but they could have done that sooner, just saying. Not the restaurant's complete fault, people can be extremely inconsiderate but there maybe should be a system for dealing with these types of situations. All they had were empty bottles, they were not ordering anything. Anyway, we finally got seated, and as expected, the food didn't disappoint. We got the Tasty Chicken (always a must), boneless kalbi (super tender and flavorful), loco moco (one of the best on the island) and oxtail soup (theirs is pretty solid). We also got pumpkin crunch, strawberry crunch, and cream cheese brownie. Everything was amazing as usual and they all said it was the best food they had on-island during their trip. The food was worth the wait, but, that wait could've truly been avoided. It's not somewhere you take a first date unless you are bowling because it is super loud. It is located in an out of the way, not really scenic spot. Parking can be a bear. But it remains to be one of those tried and true "local" spots that never fail to please. *Rating is solely for the food and reliability of the excellent flavors and quality of the food

Food quality control falling off. The pictures say it all…read more Tasty chicken is still tasty though

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The Hall by Beer Lab HI - Truffle Arancini $15

The Hall by Beer Lab HI

4.2(319 reviews)
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Came here on a whim with some friends while our girls went shopping. The menu looked good with a…read morevariety of choices. Went in and sat ourselves. I like that we get to pick our table. They have tables that could easily sit 12 people (probably more with kids). They also have counter-height tables that seat about four, and of course, there's the bar. Bathrooms were spacious and clean. Immediately after we sat, a worker brought us menus and showed us the QR code to order. At first we were taken aback but it turned out to be super efficient. Since we wanted to pay separately, it was easy since we simply had to open our own tabs. Plus, we didn't have to wait or flag down anyone if we wanted to order more food or drinks, just add it to the tab. We got the ahi dip, oxtail soup, smashburgers, lechon, honey chicken burger, onion rings, and fries. The chips were just a little stale and the lechon needed a bit more salt. The dip was good and the lechon was crispy. Onion rings for the burgers is an extra charge, but they give a lot! I was expecting seven onion rings but they gave at least 12. The food was good so much so that I want to go again and try more. Our 16oz Mililani Red was terrific. I mean, beer is what they're known for. It was $7.50. We also got samples of the slushies of the day: Liliko'i-Orange-Guava and White Peach Lemonade. Both were really good. Perfect slush consistency. LOG slushie had a good bit of tang from the liliko'i. The white peach one was creamy with a nice hint of peach. Definitely need to try other drinks next time we come.

First time eating here. Ordering is done through QR code. We ordered a double smash burger and…read morefish tacos. Burger - 5 stars. Juicy and perfectly cooked. Garlic tater tots - 5 stars. BOMB!! Fish tacos - 0 stars. Definitely a joke. There were 3 tiny open tostadas, each with a nugget size piece of fish with a bit of sauce and pico de gallo. No slaw. Couldn't believe they even served this. The server NEVER came around to ask how our food was. Probably didn't want to hear how terrible the 'tacos' were. I know, i know, my fault for not saying anything but we were celebrating and i didn't want to dampen the vibe so I'm saying it now.

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Oh My Grill - Aiea - Reg. Cold Ginger Chicken w/ a Hazelnut ice coffee

Oh My Grill - Aiea

3.7(482 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Tonight I picked up a friend from the airport to take him home all the way to Kapolei yikes . He…read moresaid he's going to treat me dinner so I said ok. Cannot pass on a free meal lol . He suggested Oh My Grill located in the Pearl Kai shopping center. My first time here I didn't know they have a big menu all kinds of local plate lunches . I ordered their chili plate w/hot dog it was ok on the sweet side . My friend got their seafood combo w/ BBQ chicken it looked good . Next time I'm going to try their fried Saimin it looked good . Support local

We decided to try this location one evening after my kids' school event. We arrived there around…read more9:20pm, placed an order through the kiosk by 9:25pm, but the wait time for our food was over 30mins! We ordered chicken fried noodles, chili spaghetti, and chicken katsu curry. The food was not worth the 30min wait. It is the typical local food very similar to LnL or Loco Moco. We were disappointed because we were expecting really good food since this place was feature on cheap eats & a few other local social media creators IG pages. The price point is good for the amount they give. There are other locations on Oʻahu if you're interested. The vibe of this place is very laid back. It's very clean, bright interior, and lots of white furniture. It seems very cozy. There were some long tables and small ones too. It could be reconfigured to host large groups. The kiosk is easy to use and equally easy to make a payment.

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Deep Fried Bat meat, Bloody Rangoon , vampire fries

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Fooki

Fooki

4.4(847 reviews)
0.4 mi
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Decided to give Fooki another go, and I'm so glad I did!…read more I got their corn and cilantro dumplings in broth, and they were so good. I'm still thinking about them. You know a dish made an impression when you're craving it long after the meal. My partner got the beef noodle soup. The noodles looked housemade, and the broth was incredibly flavorful and soul-healing. A comforting bowl of goodness. We also got the green onion pancake, which was nice and crispy. A great addition to our meal. Service was great, too! Sometimes a restaurant deserves a second chance, and this time, Fooki definitely delivered.

What an amazing restaurant featuring comfort food roots with a modern twist. Ordered the Grandpa…read moreRolling Beef, boom boom chicken and Zong Zhi rice. Reasonably priced and extremely popular. The chicken was fried in bite sizes with a crispy coating and hints of Chinese 5 spice. It was served on a bit of cabbage with fried basil. If you order the sauce that goes with it, you'll get a slightly sweet accent to the chicken. Grandpa Rolling Beef is a creative braised beef rolled in a scallion pancake with extra veggies. Great flavors with a crunchy texture. The joong or zong zhi was mochi rice with pork and preserved egg. If you were looking for home style sticky rice, you got it here with a bit of a light sauce. The preserved egg brings back memories of Popo's kitchen/ your childhood. We tried Taiwan tofu pudding for dessert. You should order it even if you order nothing else. Perfect for two. Silky tofu in a slightly sweet sauce with shaved ice, boba and peanuts combine for a perfect dessert. Not heavy and just sweet enough to tempt a non-dessert person. A return to this restaurant is always warranted! Give it a try!

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Braised beef Noodle Soup

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New Town Cafe - Fried udon with beef

New Town Cafe

4.1(100 reviews)
1.2 mi
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Very pleased with a last minute party order! I was on the hunt for fried udon and came across New…read moreTown Cafe in Aiea. I remember loving the previous restaurant that occupied this spot (Asian Grindz), so I decided to give New Town Cafe a try. I called the day before to order a small party pan of Fried Udon, and wow - it was really good! They were very generous with the beef, udon, and veggies. Unfortunately, the whole reason I ordered fried udon was to avoid eggs for my nephew, but I completely forgot to mention that when I placed the order... oops! Lol! He just skipped the noodles that day, but the adults were more than happy to enjoy his share for him! When I called to ask about pickup, I was hoping for 10am, but was told the earliest it could be ready was 10:30. I said, "Shux! I'll already be back in Ewa Beach by then, so it's okay." To my surprise, the woman on the phone offered to have it ready earlier, and we settled on 10:15 instead. I really appreciated her willingness to accommodate my schedule. As we were heading to the pickup, the same woman called letting me know my order was ready - it was almost 10am on the dot! Early!! She was also very friendly at the pickup window, which made the experience even better. The pricing was fair too - $60 for a small party pan. I'll definitely be back to try more of the menu... and especially for another order of that delicious Fried Udon! Thank you to the New Town Cafe staff for the prompt and accommodating service! :)

I ordered a Combo C via phone order a few days before our get together and Newtown Cafe did not…read moredisappoint. It was choke food and pretty tasty. The bill was just under $400. The staff was very helpful, had me park my car curbside and they helped me to load up. If you need to feed an army affordably, Newtown cafe is it! *Lacking 1 star for the fried noodles. I'm really picky and nothing so far has come close to the former Sato's in Waipahu.

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New Town Cafe - Dining area

Dining area

New Town Cafe - Teriyaki butterfish

Teriyaki butterfish

New Town Cafe - Fried udon w/ chicken

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