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    Hamada General Store

    4.5 (343 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for groups

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    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    Kev O.

    My brother found this place on Yelp and, after checking it out online a bit, it looked good for a try. At first glance, it gave me the impression of a small Hawaiian country style diner which served a variety of comfort foods. Not being familiar with the place, it wasn't too busy so we went up to the ordering counter to check out the menu. For first timers, it may be difficult to choose what to order as everything sounded so good! But that's a good problem to have.....well, so we thought. gazing at the menu for a minute or so, the young girl watching us and ready to take our orders just came out and said to us...."We are closing soon"......meaning, you want us to hurry up and order now? Closing soon? It's 1pm and the sign at the door says this place closes at 2pm....I think we had plenty of time. She wasn't very helpful and kept repeating the wrong thing when we placed our order, so we weren't to happy about this. Anyway, we later interacted with the other lady here, who seemed much nicer, so that helped to calm our nerves a bit. Anyway, I ordered something I was more familiar with and liked very much.....a tuna melt on rye with fries....which I believe was a lunch special not on the menu. We also ordered the Salmon Katsu .....which was panko breaded fresh atlantic salmon, with various custom sauces, and a side if rice and potato mac salad. The food was actually tasted very good.....was made with very fresh ingredients, and was very comforting. We all enjoyed everything we ordered. Other than that not too pleasant start to this dining experience, we all actually enjoyed our food dining experience here. And, I'm not sure what that girl at the counter was talking about them "closing soon" as several other groups of people came through the doorsafter us.....who looked like locals working at nearby offices, and there was definitely no rush to get them out.

    Aloha Bowl
    Gregg R.

    Tucked away on a side street off of Queen, the Hamada General Store is a great lunch option for locals. You wont see any tourists at this venue, and the traffic is steady. We had to wait for a set as this was was so busy. Ordered the Aloha Plate which was a combination of poke, kailua pork, mac salad, rice. the portion was large and the price was $20. Super fresh and delicious. They have several tables for in store seating and there is a restroom in the venue. Plenty of free parking outside on Queen street. We will be back to try out the other options soon!

    Fried chicken bowl
    Sally W.

    Love visiting Hamada General Store!!! The food is great and everyone is always so nice! I also love that it's so clean! Great that they have their own parking right out front. The fried chicken bowl is my favorite!!! Sour cream mashed potato, boneless fried chicken, cheese, gravy and buttered corn. Sooo good!! This one sells out fast so call early to order yours when it's on special. The daily specials are posted on IG at 8:30am! They also have a Kangen water machine which I love so you can fill up while you're there.

    Specials
    S M.

    Today I got to try the 4X2 Breakfast and it was very tasty and they gave a generous amount. As soon as I walked in I was greeted with a big smile and everyone, the workers and the customers, seemed to be in a good mood and it just made everything better. The service was very helpful with a very positive atmosphere.

    Kitchen
    Shantell C.

    Hamada General Store on Queen St sandwiched between auto shops and breweries. They have a small parking lot with about 10 dedicated stalls. Efficient staff will get your food order out in minutes. Look for breakfast and lunch deals.

    Fried Chicken Plate Special
    Akemi O.

    Holiday so Ma watched baby, and Hubs and I went fishing. By 10-ish he was hungry, so we decided to go grab food and picnic. Easy to find, but we drove past-ish and had to go in the Exit. Only 1 other truck, so not too bad. Stalls are tight for trucks...so if you are a crappy driver, go park the street. Menu looked good, then we saw the Specials. I was torn between 2, so girl suggested the special since you don't know when that will happen. Good point. Went with the Fried Chicken plate. Hubs got the Bacon Guac Onion Ringy burger...a special also. Hot damn, the plates were heavy. My plate had a layer of rice on the bottom. HUUUUGE scoop tuna spag mac salad. To me that is how mac salad is supposed to taste. I don't care the shape of my pasta, but the flavor was spot on like the old school okazuyas. 2 BIG pieces fried chicken. Cooked perfectly, nicely salted. Probs one of the fave fried chickens on island...pretty sure they should have that on the regular menu. Hubs burger was huge also. Even he didn't finish the whole thing...maybe quarter left. I ate his leftovers in 2 meals. Choke fries too. Fat kine. Cooked crispy outside, soft inside. Great meal...i dunno why I've never been. Not even sure if I went when was the original store...that's my fave mom & pops kine store too. Well, regardless, I'll be back...I like samps the rest of the menu!

    Breakfast Burger
    Teri Y.

    We stopped by Hamada General Store this morning for brunch and we went home full and with enough food for the rest of our day! I ordered today's special Breakfast Burger (smashed burger, hash brown, American cheese, fried egg, bacon, mayo on a brioche) that came with crinkle fries--we love crinkle fries! Rani. R. Ordered the loco moco that he heard was a winner. The burger was a little messy (I wrapped it in a napkin, which took care of that) and so piping hot!! It was amazing, and yes, I had it for brunch and dinner. The loco moco gravy was super rich and dark. So flavorful! Service was quick and friendly, parking was easy, and the restroom was easy to get to when I needed to wash the burger juices off my hands. There are about 6 tables, and some tvs in the dining area. If you're sensitive to strong a/c, I suggest grabbing a table by the wall--it was much warmer there. I'm glad we finally got to try Hamada General Store out.

    Salmon katsu plate
    Angela K.

    This was by far the best thing I ate on my recent trip to Hawaii! The place itself was pretty small, but had seating. Parking lot had a few spots. I ordered the salmon katsu plate. The portion was huge. I was able to portion it for 2 meals. Perfectly crispy, and so flavorful! My husband ordered the curry plate, which was also really good. Definitely coming back on my next visit!

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    Fantastic selection and food always on point. Their specials keep me coming back. The service staff is friendly and quick.

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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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