I've had this place bookmarked for a LOOOONG time. It's been hard trying to get their foods when they're only opened during the weekdays and Saturdays for lunch when I work sad. BUT ALAS, I finally made my way to check it out! It's located in the semi-industrial area between Ward and Kaka'ako on Queen St. There's a small parking lot with ample parking that might never be an issue. I got their famous salmon katsu plate and wow! There were two huge pieces of salmon katsu as I opened my plate! I looked at my plate and immediately thought, "I can't finish this in one sitting" LOL. Both pieces were super crispy topped a delicious drizzle of sriracha aioli, furikake and bonito flakes. Soooo much flavor. YUM. My friend got something off their specials of the day menu which was the HGS "Famous" Fried Chicken Bowl. The dish was sold out within an hour of opening, wow! Lucky we were able to order one. The presentation of it didn't look much but the flavor of the chicken with gravy and mashed potatoes? A+! It had a hint of spiciness which made the dish so much better. Why haven't I tried this place earlier? So much regrets. But definitely will be back when I get the chance to! P.S. highly recommend making a phone order for the specials of the day which is shown on Instagram. read more

Hamada General Store - Salmon Katsu (left) and HGS "Famous" Fried Chicken Bowl (right) - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Hamada has some of the best lunch plates selections around. My go to is the ahi katsu. The hamburger Waifu is also hearty if you want a comforting meal. Check out their IG for daily specials! (: Dine in is not an option at this time. Place your order and enjoy it at home, beach, or wherever else you desire. The line might seem long, but it does move quickly. Parking might be a challenge during peak hours but patience is a must if you want these ono grinds. Happy eating and support local! read more

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Great place for food in Kakaako. Currently, no seating, but they are a master at takeout. The store also has some packaged goods like cookies and a small rack of clothes. Some of my favorite items to order, in no particular order: Braised beef loco moco is very tasty. The meat is really good, 100% delicious with no fatty/chewy bits bits. Egg and rice are good too. Salmon katsu is a winner. I got 2 pieces of salmon which were cooked to a nice medium center. Came with rice, mac salad, and red ginger tsukemono. The red ginger is very mild and tasty nothing like the "sharp" one that usually comes with bentos. Pork loin sandwich is good (if, like me, you like Chinese mustard). It is a bit heavy on this mustard, so if you are not a fan of spicy mustard, or generally try to avoid snout stimulations, maybe stay away from this one. Comes with a generous portion of fries. Hamburger steak is good. Comes with gravy, onion, and mac salad. One homemade style patty and eggs. Vietnamese coffee is great. Not sure if it's a special, but it has a rich and authentic taste. Staff are very nice, efficient, and friendly. I've always been able to find parking in the front lot. read more

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A hidden place near Ala Moana mall but their plates are top notch. Katsu curry moco is my go to. read more

Hamada General Store - Katsu curry moco - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We were searching for a lunch place we hadn't been to while we were doing business in town. We came across Hamada General Store, and last I remember, it was an actual small store. It's on Queen Street and at the time, road work was being done. The parking lot is a bit small. The restaurant has a nice Suttle feel. Their menu has some good grinds and they also have daily specials. The staff is very welcoming and adds a good vibe. I recommend checking this place out if you're in town and looking to get some lunch. read more

Hamada General Store - Watercress tofu salad with Salmon Katsu - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Super yummy food! Loco moco is one of the best I've ever had. Great patty and amazing gravy! The staff is really kind and it's such an amazing place to be! They have a little parking lot and some tables to sit at after you order at the register. Definitely check it out! read more

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Delicious! So blessed we live Hawaii! I had the Loco Moco the gravy and the beef patties were just right. Ono!

Everyone should follow Hamada General Store on Instagram. I start the day checking out the daily specials. If I can, I run down when they open at 9am so I can get it before it runs out. Today, I got the Salmon Skin Salad ($12). It's a favorite. There's crispy skin, chilled roasted salmon, Wasabi soy vinaigrette - perfection! I also picked up the Carnitas Burger ($12). I expected some shredded pork, but, surprise, there are several big chunks of carnitas! Along with avocado, swiss cheese, homemade burger patty and brioche bun this is two meals! Also, don't overlook the drinks. Sometimes there is green river for $2 or their version of the Arnold Palmer with yuzu! Their regular menu never disappoints either! read more

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I absolutely places like Hamada General Store, the history and love of supporting local is so heartwarming. Originally it was literally a grocery store until it closed in 2007 and since it's reopening in 2008 now more a take out restaurant they still kept it's solid roots of a grocery store as you can find snacks and merchandises that are all locally made. They are open Monday through Saturday 9-2 and though I arrived a bit later at 11:30 majority of the specials were sold out :'( their menu is quite simple and I just wanted a bite since I was called into work thought this would be perfect. I got the tonkatsu sandwich but should've gotten something else instead of one it was two thin loin katsu that was just didn't work for me. Tonkatsu sauce was great it was the hot mustard! Not the spicy brown mustard but the same you have at a Chinese restaurant that you dilute with shoyu they smears that on the top and bottom bun talk about clearing your sinuses it burned my palate and forget about the how it taste it's besides more breading than pork loin this meal was greasy and I love grease lol! Fries weren't burnt but tasted like it was cooked in old oil so it was like an oil sponge and no sign of potatoes inside, I wasn't even offered ketchup and assumed it was inside...nope. I ended up just eating the katsu patties which was bland without the katsu sauce but the hot mustard made me tear up it was just a hot mess I threw it all away! Three stars for the awesome staff that's so friendly and I loved how they support local because that's just how we roll here in Hawai'i. I will be back to try the specials and get there earlier next time lol thank you!! read more

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"My favorite exercise is a cross between a lunge and a crunch. I call it lunch." Late lunch again. As usual I need to eat. After shopping some aesthetic for my photography we head straight in here. Me so excited again coz I read a pretty good review 'bout this eatery. The moment we stepped inside the woman in the cashier happily greeted us. The ambiance is just okay & you will see a stock of merchandise here from apparel to delicacies! But since we're here for the food let's dig in to my order. FOOD. Ahi Katsu $16 - panko breaded locally caught ahi, kabayaki, sriracha mayo, katsuobushi, furikake, tsukemono. It was so heaven for my tummy! The potato mac salad that comes with the lunch plate is so good & taste fresh. It was perfectly fried and love the crispy browned texture to it. The meat of the fish is a bit dry but thank goodness the sriracha mayo elevate the flavor. Seasoned right and overall it's good. They also cooked the rice good as well. I also got some goodies - butter mochi birthday & fruity bar lemon which are so good & so perfect to munch after eating my ahi katsu lunch plate. For the price it's a bit steep and I am pretty sure I can get a better deal of an ahi katsu somewhere else but still this one is pretty good. Also, it's my first time eating ahi katsu (I am not a big fan of breaded dishes) so for me this one is pretty good already. For sure I will be coming back in here and try their other menu. Yaaay! Mahalo for reading & happy juandering fellow yeeps! read more

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Hamada is one of my favorite plate lunch spots here on O'ahu. My favorite dish here is the wafu hamburger steak. It's super flavorful & full of umami. Service wise, I would recommend calling in your order so you don't need to wait long for your order in the store. I know sometimes they run out of items too, so it's better to go early. They also close pretty early, as well so make sure to grab a plate before they close at 2pm. Lastly, ambiance wise, the store itself is very well put together. Make sure to look for their green storefront when trying to find it! read more

Hamada General Store - Wafu Hamburger Steak & Lechon Style Steak - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The food is delicious and you'd never knew it was a restaurant because the use of the name "Store".

Fish and chips sandwich Ribeye Moco Food was delicious, reasonably priced and service was good. Small parking lot, not as bad as Ono parking. Fries were crispy, fish sandwich with pickles and was delicious. Ribeye was cooked perfectly at medium rare. The gravy on the saltier side. Egg perfectly cooked. Would recommend and come again. Great local family shop with great vibes. Wish they had poke but can't complain. read more

Location: 885 Queen St. It was my first time visiting so I wasn't quite sure where they were located. I used google maps and ended up going around the block. Now that I know where they are, I think it's easiest and fastest to get there from Ward Ave. They offer limited parking in front of the restaurant. Food: the food was okay. It's not a place where I feel I need to go back but it wasn't horrible either. The wafu hamburger steak was a bit thin and well cooked (it should have been medium). The plate appeared big but a lot of it was rice and lots of onions. Also, I wasn't a huge fan of the ponzu sauce which made everything taste a little tangy. The beef in the braised loco was nice and soft but a bit dry. Currently ahi is very pricey so they only offer salmon katsu. The salmon was thick and moist. However, because it was thick it was lacking flavor in the middle. They do drizzle a little bit of spicy sriracha mayo sauce but it wasn't enough for the thickness of the salmon. Service: the service was fast and friendly. I did a phone order and was quoted a wait time of 15 mins. The food was ready when I arrived. There was about 5 cooks, one cashier, and one person helping. Of note, one person on the grill was not wearing a mask and appeared to be eating something. The cashier was very friendly and helpful when placing an order. The person helping was also very nice and friendly acknowledging my presence and double checking my order. Overall, the food was okay, prices were reasonable, and service was great!! read more

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Real corned beef hash over rice and 2 eggs made to order. Friendly and quick service. Plenty of parking in front. You can easily drive past and not even know they're there as their windows are all tinted. read more

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Where have you been all my life?! And why did it take me so long to discover this place!? Yelp BFF and I decided to finally pay this place a visit on a random Friday. Everything on the menu looks good and smells amazing the minute you step in the doors. I got the tonkatsu sandwich and Yelp BFF got the kimchi Reuben. Let me tell you both of them were AMAZING! The tonkatsu was juicy and crispy and packed full of flavor. I food-gasmed! The Reuben was also packed with flavor. The kimchi paired perfectly giving the sandwich a bite. I'm salivating just reminiscing about this meal. Two must get menu items! You know I will definitely be back! Thanks for reading my reviews! Let me know what I should try next! read more

Hamada General Store - Tonkatsu sandwich - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm confused when I see all of the 5 star reviews for this place. I might have had them on a bad day. But they barely get 2 stars. Tonkatsu sandwich Thin piece of meat that was bartered and fried to death. Fries that came along with it but they were not hot and they were severely under seasoned. Wafu Hamburger Steak This one was really bad! The hamburger steak was hard, dry and chewy. I'm pretty sure they have these burgers par cooked to speed up the food coming out. But if not done right like in this situation it turns out bad quickly. Just not sure what happened. I want to give them another opportunity but that's pretty pricey as well. Highly unlikely. read more

Hamada General Store - Tonkatsu Sandwich - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The new normal, taking out during COVID19. Hamada General Store is located on Queen Street. They have a handful of parking stalls available right in front. Service was quick and easy. Food took about 10 minutes to be ready. The Grub. Tonkatsu Sandwich ($11). This sandwich came with breaded Pork Loin, Asian Slaw, Tsukemono Aioli, Tonkatsu Sauce, and Hot Mustard. Delicious! It is also served with a generous portion of French fries. Katsu Curry Moco ($14). This plate came with breaded Pork Loin, topped with Japanese Curry, Shredded Cheese, Two Eggs, Potato Mac Salad, and Tsukemono. Very filling and yummy comfort food, highly recommend checking them out! A huge MAHALO to Hamada General Store for operating during this pandemic. read more

Hamada General Store - Katsu Curry Moco $14 - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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This is GOURMET TAKE AWAY. Ideal for your COVID times, and for the times when you just don't feel like cooking....or want something fancy to eat at the beach. I have to be honest, I've been a fan of the dudes and their kitchen magic since they were at the Pineapple Room, followed them to Kanpai, then Home Bar, and now.....with the much needed PARKING!! to Hamada General Store. I love the negs toro poke bowl....with the crispy rice crackers, radish sprouts, katsubushi, green onion coulis and soy wasabi oil......and those little slices of shiso. I appreciate that they keep the rice separate from the cold things, it makes a world of difference! My sister and parents LOVE the kimchi Rueben. What else? Braised beef loco moco....fish, chips, and dip sandwich....tofu&watercress salad with or without taegu (WITH!!) While you are at it, check out the store too: you can pick up a nice shirt to change into when you spill the delicious sauce on the one you are wearing, because you happen to be licking the bowl clean....not that we have any personal experience in that front.... IF you haven't tried them out, you should. IF you have, you already know. ;) read more

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Got the chimichurri burger on the specials menu today (Wednesday 7/10) and it was good, but for the price of $18 for a burger and crinkle cut french fries I would say it was just alright just because it still felt like a typical drive in burger with a slight twist. The staff was really nice and welcoming, and I got my takeout order really quickly (it was around 1pm and not busy). I would definitely come again to try more of the regular menu or the specials because they do have some other ono sounding lunches! read more

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I guess I'm late the Hamada's bandwagon, but let me jump on now! It was recommended to me by my husband, whose office eats here at least once a week. I suggested it to my office as well. I was warned that some specials sell out quickly, so we carefully watched the Instagram page until the daily specials were released, then placed our order by 9:30. Everyone loved their choices. I had the wafu steak - it was a good texture with a slight tang from the sauce. Something you won't get anywhere else. Other people had the fish sandwich, the katsu curry, and the Loco moco. Hamada's takeout was fast. We did have an early pick up time, but there was no line, and we were in and out in less than 5 minutes. Can't wait to try more of the daily specials, as well as their regular sandwiches, and... I guess the rest of the menu! read more

Hamada General Store - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Finally got to try this place out. It's a nice cozy atmosphere. Service was friendly! We tried the hamburger steak. We liked that the beef was local and grass fed, but the gravy and the Mac salad was SALTY salty Salty! Had to scrape it off and eat single macaroni's at a time to ease the saltiness. I've read other reviews and I've confirmed it myself that the gravy was salty. The Mac salad was just as salty. Just a small adjustment would bring this dish justice! The burger was beefy like I like it. The tofu watercress salad was really fresh and good. The salmon Katsu that came with it was perfectly cooked! I was quite pleased with this dish. Overall, I would definitely come back here. I just hope they tweak the gravy and Mac salad with less salt. Less is more in most cases. Can always add to individual likings, but cannot remove. Just my opinion. read more

First time here at the restaurant, use to be a mom & pop super market a while back. Lots of history at this location, I think it was open doing WWII. But , because of all the major chain stores now, the owner decided to close the store and lease the space as a restaurant, They also kept the name...Hamada Store. Lots of parking, the plate lunches was really good. If you're in the Ward area, give this place a try...The Rib Eye Steak Loco Moco was a winner. Aloha, Derek read more

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5 stars since day one!!! When people ask me "what's good?" I tell them if you read the menu and it sounds good, get it, it's gonna be good. The regular menu is killer and the specials are always on point. The staff is friendly and if you go in and say "RJ sent me" well...you won't get a discount but I'm sure they'll laugh at you. So if you're still debating about HGS then stop, put the phone down and go get you some. read more

When I was a kid, I remember my grandma taking me to Hamada General Store on Queen Street. She used to buy me little treats like Horlick's malt candy. You you get the same vibe of that old stor, the hunter green store with white trim and a Hamada General Store sign hanging in front, reminded me of good times with my grandma. The food is made fresh to order so don't expect fast food here. What you can expect is, plate lunches that can serve two people and have leftovers. The service is always great! You always get a warm smile, and the chef and cooks in the kitchen always flash "daShaka" Some of my favorite dishes are the Kimchi Reuben sandwich. Pastrami, malted rye, Swiss cheese, and kimchi with garlic aïoli. Also, you can't go wrong with the local Moco. For those of you new to the island, it is simply, an all beef patty with home style brown gravy, topped with two eggs ove white rice, with potato Mac salad. Yes, that's a lot of carbs, and yes, it's so good. The specials are really creative too. The Verde burger, which is an all beef patty smothered in green chili Verde is another one of my favorites. Parking can be a little tricky. It's a small lot. My pro tip would be to go off hours. Around 1:30pm right before they close is probably the best time because it's not crowded. If you're throwing a party, they also do catering with a lot of their standard menu items. Great people, great food. read more

Hamada General Store - Verde bacon burger! - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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So haven't stopped by in a year but I was in the area and had the craving for Hanada general So they do have practice COVID-19 safety practices and great food handling There is currently no indoor seating. Food is still amazing as ever and will definitely be back. Sorry Forgot to take a pic of my plantation tea read more

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I was really excited to try this place since it had such great reviews. Unfortunately, the fish and dip sandwich is probably the worst sandwich I ever had and it's $18!! The bread to fish ratio is off- way too much dry bread, fish is really fishy with no flavor and the sauce just doesn't match. The service though is very good, the ladies at the front are super nice and service is quick. Their plantation iced tea is amazing. Just enough sweetness and you can really taste the flavors in the tea. The ambiance reminds me of an old country store. Cute and clean. I would go back and try something else. read more

Hamada General Store - "Fish, Chips, & Dip" Sandwich- very fishy, no flavor, uneven bread to fish ratio. - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'm going to have to move. Having HGS a scant three blocks from my condo is a really bad notion, because I can see myself returning here over and over again. Let's face it....they're naughty. Sandos like...the Kimchi Reuben, slathered in buttery goodness, piled high with pastrami and garlic aioli, and of course...fresh kimchi then grilled to a cheesy melty perfection, is not fair. Or the Tonkatsu Burger...deep fried pork loin, tsukemono aioli, Asian slaw, Tonkatsu sauce and then...just when you least expect it...a punch of hot mustard smacks you across your tastebuds. All this on a buttery toasted brioche roll. Sandwiches come with thick Krinkle Cut fries and plenty of them. And...if that symphony of fat, fried, salty caloric culinarily orgy isn't enough for you..don't miss the Potato/Mac salad. So deceptive simple in its preparation and so spot on in its delivery that I might skip the fries next time in lieu of the salad, which almost feels like Mayo laden mashed potatoes with macaroni. Damn you, HGS. read more

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Things happen for a reason sometimes. I went 0 for 7 on restaurants for breakfast and my 8th pick was Hamada General Store. Yay because another bookmark knocked off my list. Glad they were open because I was starving. It's funny because I was order number 8 on my receipt. Meant to be I suppose. My sister raves about the food here so I figured I would give them a go. I arrived and they were busy! Lots of people calling in phone orders but fortunately I was the only customer inside. As they were taking phone orders, I glanced at their regular menu then their daily specials menu by the register. I already kinda knew what I would order but it was good to see if anything else would catch my eye. The cashier thanked me for my patience and I ordered their "Wafu Hamburger Steak" to go. Normally I get all rice since I don't eat mac or potato salad but I figured get it how they offer it for the full experience. They were take out only from what I saw and I didn't want to risk eating out yet anyways. The kitchen was quick in making my order. It smelled good and I couldn't wait to dig in. When I got to where I was going, I took a quick pic and dug in. The patty was about medium and the plate was packed with flavor. I can see why my sister likes the food here but it's not for me as it was a little too heavy and rich for me. Now to work out to burn off all those calories lol. Overall 3.5 stars for me. read more

Hamada General Store - Wafu Hamburger Steak - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Guys...guys...guys...you must make time to get to Hamada General before they close in the day! Although the prices may seem more than you are used to, I guarantee the amount you get and the quality of that food will not disappoint! The hubby and I ordered the Kimchee Reuben and the Chilly Cheeseburger (a special for the day). First off, once we opened our containers, we were surprised by the size! Just look at the photos! Secondly, the staff. OMG...they are awesome. I wish I got their names but the front workers were so friendly, had such a happy demeanor, and were willing to carry a conversation. It was like I stopped by a store owned by a friend. Gotta say, it really put me in a good mood to eat their food. Ok...now the review: 1. Chilli Cheeseburger - the patty was a little dry, but the Chilli was flavorful. I found out that this was the last order before they put the sold out sign for this special. Luckily, this didn't deter my 5 star because it most likely was due to it being the end of the day and their last serving. The fries though....so good! Some pieces were still crispy, well seasoned, and not that oily. 2. Kimchee Reuben - I am so glad that I got this order. There was a healthy portion of pastrami and kimchee. The bread was tasted well that when I took my first bite, I could taste the crispness. Also, the aoili on the bread was well balanced for all of the strong flavors from the pastrami and kimchee. Overall, a very well balanced sandwich. Oh...and did I mention the fries? They were so good that although I ate half my sandwich, I pretty much scarfed down my fries. You would think I would have a kanak attack or feel gross after but I didn't! Somehow, I don't think their food is as oily as other places, which I LOVED! Get to Hamada General if you can...you will not be disappointed. I only had two dished this time, but I'll definitely try more next time! read more

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Amazing elevated local style food. These are my favorite types of places. Great food with a plentiful portion served in a takeout box but they have seating available. With prices going through the roof this is a way of getting great food at a low price. Salmon katsu was awesome with the perfect garnishing and sides. Two good sized pieces of fish. The special we got was a meatball marinara sandwich with lots of cheese on a fluffy focaccia breast served with fries. It was similarly excellent. I think the two plates were about $36 which is reasonable for that much food, these days, in Joe Biden's America. read more

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I been seeing the reviews of this business for awhile. I wanted to try it myself and see what was all hype about. The restaurant is closed for dine in, take out is the only option for now. I chose the HGS burger which comes with fries. The burger is filled with juicy meat, pickles, and onions. I have to say, this burger was quite filling that I could not eat all the fries. The price was $11. There is parking in front, limited. This restaurant was the former Egghead ward location. Once they start dine in service, I would like to try the loco moco and sandwiches options. read more

Hamada General Store - HGS burger for $11 - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

The Reuben with kimchi is the best! Don't know if I can ever go back to a regular one.

A hidden gem.The food was great, very flavorful, and good-sized portions. Service is quick and ready fast. Ambiance was nice, cute little place off Queen Street. 2 buildings away from the bank. This little place has friendly staff and good food. We went as a group for lunch today and had an amazing experience. They have an Instagram where they post a full menu of their daily specials. Quite a variety but sells out fast. read more

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What a great place to grab lunch. First time here and decided to call in my order so I didn't have to wait around since it might be crowded. Parking was okay I found a stall in the front. The plate was amazing. There was so much food. I barely finished it so I saved the rest for dinner. I will definitely be back to try something else on the menu. read more

Hamada General Store - Hamburger Steak - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I'll preface this by saying I've had my fair share of plate lunch Ono grind spots before but this place literally just knocked my teeth out. (In the best way possible) Had the Katsy Curry Loco Moco plate along with the Kimchi Reuben. Is the food on the heavier side? Yes. That's why they have a "lighter" menu. Is the food flavorful and tasty? Words cannot describe. Fantastic family owned joint with plenty of parking out front, friendly and welcoming staff and some small tables for folks to sit and grind but mannn I'll def be back. Everything on the menu and limited specials menu looks absolutely delicious. My bruddah who has lived here for the last few years said it's got the best Mac salad he's ever had on Oahu. Mahalo fam read more

Hamada General Store - Curry Katsu Loco Moco - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Finally tried this place out after going to the beach. We got two plates: Loco moco Tonkatsu sandwich I was sort of expecting the regular loco moco type of plate but wow! This place uses like a full cut of beef braised in wine so it is soft and super flavorful. The gravy was also very good and their Mac salad had a strong pepper taste that was delicious. Somehow it was super peppery but not strong at the same time. The tonkatsu sandwich was also good and it came with a side of fries. This is a great place and will definitely be ordering again to try a few more plates! read more

Hamada General Store - Tonkatsu sandwich! Comes with fries - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Welp.. ended up coming back a week later lol. This time I had the Tonkatsu curry loco moco. It was soooo tasty, crispy, creamy ... dreamy.. need I say more? The Tonkatsu had the the perfect texture and breading that absorbed the furry so nicely. The curry was more than classic. It was elevated. I can't put my finger on it but that's ok cause cause that's what gives it that soul food feel. At this point I've decided I want to try everything on the menu and I'm going to take Yelp on that journey with me ~ I'm going to post a review and a picture of each item. UNLESS the item is discounted. I am even going to try their SPECIALS. I will be completely honest because I love food. read more

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Lunch in Kaka'ako, Honolulu, Hawaii... I knew that someday, someone would ask me where I wanted to go for lunch. I was ready with my answer... Hamada General Store which opened in August 2019 - run by 3 famous local chefs - Neil, Brandon, and John! So many of my friends had written reviews for Hamada General Store. It's a relatively new restaurant. Thanks to Lyla, Li, Lily, Denton, Donna, Tracy, Dathan, and Nat for their informative and helpful reviews! They had described the location well: the former venue of Egghead Cafe on Queen Street. I was familiar with the limited parking, so I arrived early - before 11:45am - and there were 3 open parking spaces that were clearly marked. The restaurant now has a sign above its front door! Inside, there were many seats available. After a while, around 12:15pm, every seat was taken. My friend and I sat under the television in the corner - not a good choice because it was loud. We sat next to the speakers. Uhg! Anyway, the system is: order at the counter, pay, and have a seat. Your order number will be called when your food is ready. Maybe I missed hearing my number because the cashier brought my meal to me! Thanks! Plantation Iced Tea - highly recommended. It's not too sweet, not too bitter, and not too acidic! It was perfectly refreshing! Wafu Hamburger Steak - wow! Complex flavors and textures! Delicious and intriguing! I didn't think I'd like the potato mac salad, but I ate it all even though it was peppery for me. I took a bit of tsukemono with a scoop of mac salad, then a bit of hamburger with gravy, mushrooms, and onions! It was a fun meal because i could combine the different ingredients for a different taste in each bite! YUMMY!!! I surely will return because this was an almost flawless experience! There was a little gnat flying around us which was a bit annoying. Mr. Hamada in the parking lot more than made up for it. He was so friendly and kind to my friend. He let her park in the shady corner and helped her backup/move forward while giving her excellent directional hand signals! See you again soon! Note: Hours of Operation: Open daily from 7am to 2pm except Sundays when they're closed. read more

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We've been coming to Hawaii for the last 40 years and eating loco moco. Hamada's loco moco is now #1 on our list. It's all about the gravy! . It was recommended by YouTubers Amanda & Felix who have been going here since childhood. read more

Hamada General Store - Loco moco! - Salad Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii