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    Hamada General Store

    4.5 (354 reviews)
    Open • 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    Onolicious Bahn Mi Burger!
    Sheila K.

    We split the bulgogi burger and fries and were so full afterwards. It was chock full of pickled veggies and the sauce was delicious!

    Menu
    Kamy T.

    First stop on our trip, Hamada for lunch. Wasn't crowded on a Monday around 1 and we ordered the salmon katsu and loco moco. I was pleasantly surprised by the salmon katsu, was crispy and flavorful! Came with Mac salad. The loco moco was just okay, the flavor was lacking a bit and the beef patty wasn't too great. Portions are solid and the service is quick and friendly. Tried their yuzu lemonade which was sweet but refreshing.

    Inside dining area
    Vina P.

    Hamada is the home of food busting with flavor. Everything here is tasty. I love the specials. It's made in limited quantities, so order ahead and pick up early. If you wait till your actual lunch break there might not be any left. My go to is the Ahi Katsu. Can't go wrong with any of the burgers either. The hamburger steak is a comfort food for me. Parking is limited, but everyone leaves after getting their food so be patient. Support local and Happy yelping!

    Miso Salmon
    Shari T.

    I must confess I have never tried anything off of their regular menu because I always get tempted by their Daily Specials. If I had to describe Hamada General Store in one word it would be Nostalgic. Their dishes remind me of restaurants past and old school Hawaii food. I really like when they do specials that are an homage to restaurants no longer around like Flamingos or Aiea Heights Drive In. And talk about nostalgia, they have Green River! The only wish I have is that they post their daily special menu on IG the evening before instead of the morning of. I think if they posted it earlier, that would help me decide if I want to order lunch from there the next day. Parking has always been available. Mostly do take out but there are seats/tables inside. If you dine in, your food will still be served in a take out container.

    Menu Specials, 2-18-2026
    Keola K.

    I finally stopped by Hamada General Store. My excitement to finally try this place was matched with an awesome brunch. The order: Ahi Cakes with Dynamite & Kabayaki Sauce on the side and Furikake Rice, Potato Mac, and Pickeled Veg Talk about being smacked in the face with flavor. The ahi tofu patties already packed a bunch of flavor and a nice ginger kick. Then take a bite with the green onions and rice crackers for a fresh zing and crunch. Then taking a bite in the dip of their dynamite (spicy aioli) and kabayaki (Teri style) made for that sweet, tangy, Lucious bite with a slight heat kick. Their potato Mac just zipped up to my top of the list Mac salads. It's soft, creamy, and oh so great. We were greeted with smile and friendly staff. Food came out in a jippy and delivered to our table. There is a small rustic and homey designed seating area with a TV. We will define it be back as there is a lot more on their menu I want to try. Excited for my next stop here.

    Menu as of February 2026
    Stacy S.

    It was breakfast time and I was craving loco moco. I have yet to find a stellar loco moco on this island that has knocked my socks off. One of the most important criteria to me is that the gravy must be dark and flavorful and the patty must be fresh and moist, not hard or chewy. I did a search on my Yelp app and came across a photo of Hamada's loco moco with super dark gravy. That was all I needed to see! I jumped in my car and headed down there. They're located in Kaka'ako off of Ward & Queen St. They have free parking in front of their restaurant, which is a bonus! As I entered, I was surprised how large the interior was. I was expecting a little hole in the wall. I was also surprised how empty the restaurant was. There was only one table occupied at 10am. I didn't really look at the menu because I knew I wanted the loco moco. The description read: Smash Burger Patty, Two Waialua Farm Fresh Eggs, Homestyle Brown Gravy & White Rice for $21. I ordered it with my eggs sunny. It didn't take long for my dish to arrive at my table. It was humongous and looked promising. The first bite I took, I could tell that the dark gravy was spot on and very delicious, but I wasn't a fan of the smash burger patty. It was a little on the hard side. Therefore the 4 stars instead of 5. Employees were friendly and the restaurant was clean with the tables spaced out well. I will certainly return in the near future to try some of their other menu items.

    Special: Blue cheese steak
    Tiffany C.

    When the rain was pouring down on us through the storm, we ran over to Hamada General Store for some lunch. Everyone recommended to come here so it was on my bucket list. Don't let the storefront fool you. I thought this was a store. There's a lot of seating inside and their kitchen is an open-concept so you can see everyone working together to prep the food. It helps to call ahead since they become real busy during lunch hour. But if you have the time to sit, I highly recommend to enjoy the meal there. They have their regular menu and their daily specials menu. We ordered off the specials menu (mid March), the blue cheese steak and miso salmon. I'm so glad I came that day since I'm a huge fan of blue cheese and this combination was the BEST. The steak sat on a nice bed of mixed potatoes that I really enjoyed. The miso salmon was cooked perfectly, not dry at all. The shrimp tempura was crispy as well. Also did I mention, they don't charge tax. They update their daily specials and you can find them on their Instagram page. If you're around the area, check them out. I'm definitely going to return.

    Pork adobo
    Lindsey C.

    Great place in DT Honolulu!! Huuuuuge generous portions, each plate is roughly $17-$25. They have drinks too. Nice staff, simple interior. Seems most people get it to go. I couldn't even make a dent in my food, that's how much there was!! Crazy. Good time.

    Ahi katsu
    Marissa K.

    Ordered the miso salmon with eggplant and sweet potato tempura and it honestly hit all the right notes. The salmon was perfectly cooked--flaky, moist, and coated in a rich miso glaze that had that ideal balance of savory and slightly sweet without being overpowering. You can tell it was done with care. The tempura was just as impressive. Light, crispy batter with zero greasiness. The eggplant was soft and almost creamy inside, while the sweet potato added a nice natural sweetness that paired really well with the salmon. Portion size was satisfying and everything came out fresh and well-presented. Definitely one of those dishes I'd come back for.

    Steak pasta special 10/13/25
    Janelle O.

    Hamada General Store is one of those places where I check the specials menu first because it always has unique offerings. The food is tasty and served in generous portions. Some examples of specials that I would definitely get if I saw them come up again include: the HGS "famous" fried chicken bowl, kalua pig omelette, ebi sandwich, and anything with their house chili. If I do order from the regular menu, salmon katsu is my go to; and if I'm thirsty I may also go for a Vietnamese coffee, yuzu lemonade, or green river. They have a parking lot and I've never had trouble with parking because most folks pick up their food to go. Finally, service is great.

    Front entrance
    Kevin W.

    Saw the reviews by our fellow Yelper's. We were fortunate enough to get there before closing time. Service was great, nice size dining room. We tried the HGS burger and the Teriyaki bowl with Ebi. The burgers were prepared perfectly. Nice char on the outside juicy inside. Accompanied with Bacon, Cheese, Lettuce, Crispy Pickles, and a wonderful Aioli sauce. It was one of the most delicious and satisfying burgers I've ever had. Accompanied by crinkle cut fries which were hot and delicious. The Teriyaki bowl has Teriyaki Beef and Deep Fried Ebi over rice. The Teriyaki was tender and delicious. The Ebi was crispy outside moist and tender inside. The rice was cooked perfectly . Next time we'll try to get there earlier so we can try some of their Daily Specials. Highly recommended .

    salmon katsu & fish n chips n dip
    Shay Y.

    I will say this - I wanted to like this more than I did. I'd heard good things about Hamada General Store for months and just never got around to visit. The staff were friendly. The food was maybe 3/5. I ordered the fish n chips n dip. The tsuyu dipping sauce was a nice twist and a welcome sweetness to the dish. It was a large piece of fish as well. But it was just good, nothing over the top. I liked that the fries came with the meal, you didn't have to worry about adding a side. My friend had the salmon katsu and finished it all. I thought it was a bit fishy, but that's also how salmon is. I wanted to try the yuzu lemonade, but talked myself out of it. There are about maybe 8 tables or so to sit at, and a clean bathroom. I appreciate that there's dedicated parking spots out front, a rarity at most places in Kakaako. Was it good? Yes, good enough. Will I be chomping at the bit to go back? Not yet.

    Lois I.

    Went to Hamada general store and ordered the King crab and blue crab poke......omg.....soooo good. Sorry i forgot to take a picture and it was almost gone when I remembered. It was spicy with big chunks of crab....It was sooooi delicious. I want more please. The service was friendly and the food came out fast. Nice place to eat, lots of tables but I took it to go. I will be back.....hope they have crab poke again.

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    Ask the Community - Hamada General Store

    Do they have indoor seating?

    Yes, there are a few 4 seat tables inside.

    Do they ever serve Saimin like at Home Bar and Grill?

    If I just wanted to just pick up food, am I allowed to bring my 2 small dogs (not service animals) in with me? (I am likely to stop by during my walk with them)

    If you carry them or they are in a bag you should be ok. I had no problem doing this. It's common courtesy to not walk them in on a leash though.

    Do u have tables for seating? Or r u still just doing takeout?

    They have tables for seating

    Still just take out?

    Yes, currently we only offer Take-Out. We highly recommend placing an order via phone (808-379-1992) to help expedite your order. Last phone order accepted will be 1:30 as our business hours are Mon-Sat, 9am-2pm, Closed Sunday.

    Do they take orders over the phone?

    It's better to place phone orders if you are interested in one of their popular specials of the day, you can place your order to be picked up at a later time.

    Do they start serving the lunch items after a certain time or is it all day?

    Entire menu served from 7-2. While supplies last on their specials.

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