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I think Happy Day's has decent dimsum! it is definitely not bad at all! However I would say it is just okay. overall, I believe that the pricing is overpriced for dimsum. The flavor is average, not too much and not little, the standard dimsum you can expect. They give you hot sauce and vinegar in small containers when you get takeout. The staff were ok and took a decent time for the food to be ready. The restaurant atmosphere was empty at the time.
We were figuring out where to eat for lunch and ended up at this Chinese restaurant that also serves dim sum! We always passed by it when we're in the area but never did stop by to try until today. The food was good. Our only con is that it takes a bit of time for the dim sum carts to come around especially since it was busy and lunch hour. We were always left waiting for more. Some items weren't available in the carts and we would have to order them instead which took even longer. When this place gets busy it can get pretty tight inside with the tables and chairs being a little too close to each other. Would we come back? Only if we're able to find parking because it can be a little rough finding a parking spot there.
Was in the area , so wanted to go to Magoo's Pizza in Kaimuki, arrived about 11:30 disappointed to see them closed & opening @2 pm. Down the aisle way I saw Happy Days Seafood Restaurant.We saw as we entered they were doing Dim Sum Lunch. Got a table & shortly after the carts arrived. Different DimSum on each cart , you choose what you want & they brown & warm it up before serving it . Oh so good & different variety for everyone A old school popular Seafood Chinese Restaurant, good to see the eatery thriving! All our DimSum was delicious & the portions are usually 3 items per serving, so we had some to take home.Glad we ended up here!
It's been awhile since I had dim sum and my family wanted to have our monthly dinner at this location. They do have good customer service even though it felt at one point we were being rushed. The wait for the food isn't long and when your order comes in, it seems like everything comes all at once. We barely had room on the turnstile (lazy susan) on our table. We ended up having to put some other dishes on an empty table. The portions are plenty. We had more than enough leftovers to pack for each family. They did great accommodating a party of 20. Thank you Happy Days.
Good lunch and dinner specials. Best dim sum in the area. Prices are average for the area. Street and paid parking lot nearby.
First lunch with the family outside the house! After a wet morning doing New Year's grave visits we met my aunty and cousin for lunch. Mom had a hankering for dim sum and this is one of our go-to places. So little tip, if you go later (1:00-ish), its not as busy... but you will risk that some items are sold out. Also, ask them to cut stuff in half so you can try more things! We got there around 1:30 or so and got seated pretty quickly. within 2 seconds of sitting down a cart comes by (with all the sweet stuff). We got the taro ball and the last order of egg custard tarts. We also got jin dui with an inside and with pork inside. Cause desserts are always first. Then we got a shrimp and spinach, beef bean curd, charsiu bao, shu mai and mochi rice (always a favorite). They kept coming around with the carts but by then we had so much food. we had also ordered beef chow fun and cake noodle with chicken and choy sum.One lady kept trying to give us more items but we just wanted water and tea refills. I really appreciate the frequency of their visits but then I realized it was cause lunch hour was finishing up. I watched the staff roll the carts around the restaurant hitting up all the tables that came in after us until there was just a handful of people. Thank goodness it wasn't busy cause they let us sit and talk and finish eating until we couldn't move! Surprisingly for what we got our bill with tax was just abut $100. For 5 people that was pretty good! Happy Days hasn't failed us yet and I know it will still be one of my family's go-to dim sum places this year!
Happy Days our Go To restaurant on the east side of Oahu. Genuinely authentic Cantonese cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients. Locally owned and operated. They do an awesome job taking care of their customers. The chefs prepare authentic Cantonese cuisine with great attention to detail. Tonight we had a sampling of the dishes we ordered for our upcoming party. Peking Duck with Steamed Buns, Garlic String Beans with Pork, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, and Beef Chow Fun. . Everything was delicious.
We wanted dim sum and were in the area so we decided to try here. It was okay. I don't think we will be back.
Food was flavorful, service fast but the meats were a bit chewy and portions left some to be to desired
Happy Days is a pillar of the community and the best dim sum you'll find in Honolulu outside of Chinatown. This is my family's go-to spot, and while it's certainly not a 5-star dining experience, it's a solid restaurant that I've been frequenting for 20 years and will continue to come back. Some dim sum favorites are the meat gok, siu mai, stuffed eggplant, and look fun. Can't go wrong with the dim sum as long as you go late morning through lunch time. Later in the afternoon onward the selection dwindles and the food may be older, but that's to be expected. My family's regular menu favorites include the cake noodles and salt and pepper pork chops. Standard local Chinese restaurant staples done well that don't disappoint. Sometimes we'll even order a party size tray of the cake noodles and eat it for a few days straight. There's a large paid parking lot in the shopping center and plenty of metered street parking around the area. However, expect both the parking lot and the restaurant itself to be packed during peak times like weekend lunchtime and especially on holidays. The restaurant itself is a bit grungy and no frills, but that's just the way I like it. I'm not here for a fine dining experience or hipstery/Instagram-worthy decor. The workers can be a bit a bit brusque and direct, but always very friendly and efficient. Again, just the way I'd want a good Chinese restaurant to be. All in all, a solid restaurant that I will continue to patronize for years to come.
Happy Days has been another favorite of my family's for years. One of the staff there is from the same village my family immigrated from generations ago! My great uncle is friends with him, and asks the kitchen staff to make some home style classics that you can't find on the menu, and they always do a great job with those. It truly tastes like a home-cooked meal My favorites from the menu, though, are the meat gok (it's like savory jin dui - with fried mochi outside and a filling of pork, water chestnut, mushroom, etc), the fried look fun rolls (esp with char siu! It's the perfect bouncy texture, with a lightly crisp/browned outside), the steamed fu pei guen (bean curd wrapped around a savory filling), the West lake soup, roast duck... so many good ones. If you go for dim sum, you'll get the classic experience of a server standing by your table repeatedly offering you every item in their cart. Love that!
October 7, 2025 we came here for dinner around 7:30pm. Service was fast and friendly. I think we ordered too much food for 2 people. The food came out hot and fast. It looked good and tasted good. Ambiance is casual and comfortable. We will be back again. Support local businesses.
Very large hall type Chinese restaurant, good service, but disappointing meal. The Managua (Char Siu Bao) had very little meat. The Dinner plate included really tough Char Siu Pork, the broccoli was just par boiled, still nearly raw, and the cold chicken was cut through the bone. The Chicken Fried Rice was very salty, and tasteless.
Happy joy joy... Old School still here in Kaimuki and it sure is Happy Days more known for their dim sum which I've enjoyed in the past but tonight I was my own for dinner and just wanted something hot and comforting so here I am in Kaimuki where parking can be the trickiest issues though lost of metered parking is available most are taken and on this busy Waialae road it does get kinda crazy sometimes. Municipal lots are available as well as they do have direct entrance from the back lot for convenience but I was fortunate to secure a street parking so running i was fast and easy...much easier than deciding from their massive menu so I just kept it simple with their Oyster Sauce Chicken with Cake Noodle. The staff there is very friendly upon taking my order and as I waited for my order it was nice to see the classic vibe of staff making wonton during their down time amounts the hundreds of seatings they still have to this day is so nostalgic. As I enjoyed my dinner at home it was so warm and delicious just as I've always enjoyed in the past like nothing has changed just the comfort of what I grew up in Kaimuki. Thank you! read more
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Lacie T.
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2 months ago
Happy Days in Kaimuki is a long-time Chinese restaurant with dim sum offerings. Their dim sum is okay but their siu mai, ha gao (shrimp dumplings) tend to be smaller than other competitors. I really liked their boneless chicken cake noodle dish; crispy cake noodle with chicken, sautéed greens, and thickened sauce was a perfect blend of everything. Overall, its survived the test of time and a good place for dim sum, although I've had better from other options in Honolulu area. read more
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Lacie T.
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I think Happy Day's has decent dimsum! it is definitely not bad at all! However I would say it is just okay. overall, I believe that the pricing is overpriced for dimsum. The flavor is average, not too much and not little, the standard dimsum you can expect. They give you hot sauce and vinegar in small containers when you get takeout. The staff were ok and took a decent time for the food to be ready. The restaurant atmosphere was empty at the time. read more
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Lacie T.
Aloha, mahalo for giving our dim sum a try and for sharing your…
5 months ago
We were figuring out where to eat for lunch and ended up at this Chinese restaurant that also serves dim sum! We always passed by it when we're in the area but never did stop by to try until today. The food was good. Our only con is that it takes a bit of time for the dim sum carts to come around especially since it was busy and lunch hour. We were always left waiting for more. Some items weren't available in the carts and we would have to order them instead which took even longer. When this place gets busy it can get pretty tight inside with the tables and chairs being a little too close to each other. Would we come back? Only if we're able to find parking because it can be a little rough finding a parking spot there. read more
Was in the area , so wanted to go to Magoo's Pizza in Kaimuki, arrived about 11:30 disappointed to see them closed & opening @2 pm. Down the aisle way I saw Happy Days Seafood Restaurant.We saw as we entered they were doing Dim Sum Lunch. Got a table & shortly after the carts arrived. Different DimSum on each cart , you choose what you want & they brown & warm it up before serving it . Oh so good & different variety for everyone A old school popular Seafood Chinese Restaurant, good to see the eatery thriving! All our DimSum was delicious & the portions are usually 3 items per serving, so we had some to take home.Glad we ended up here! read more
It's been awhile since I had dim sum and my family wanted to have our monthly dinner at this location. They do have good customer service even though it felt at one point we were being rushed. The wait for the food isn't long and when your order comes in, it seems like everything comes all at once. We barely had room on the turnstile (lazy susan) on our table. We ended up having to put some other dishes on an empty table. The portions are plenty. We had more than enough leftovers to pack for each family. They did great accommodating a party of 20. Thank you Happy Days. read more
1 year ago
Good lunch and dinner specials. Best dim sum in the area. Prices are average for the area. Street and paid parking lot nearby. read more
First lunch with the family outside the house! After a wet morning doing New Year's grave visits we met my aunty and cousin for lunch. Mom had a hankering for dim sum and this is one of our go-to places. So little tip, if you go later (1:00-ish), its not as busy... but you will risk that some items are sold out. Also, ask them to cut stuff in half so you can try more things! We got there around 1:30 or so and got seated pretty quickly. within 2 seconds of sitting down a cart comes by (with all the sweet stuff). We got the taro ball and the last order of egg custard tarts. We also got jin dui with an inside and with pork inside. Cause desserts are always first. Then we got a shrimp and spinach, beef bean curd, charsiu bao, shu mai and mochi rice (always a favorite). They kept coming around with the carts but by then we had so much food. we had also ordered beef chow fun and cake noodle with chicken and choy sum.One lady kept trying to give us more items but we just wanted water and tea refills. I really appreciate the frequency of their visits but then I realized it was cause lunch hour was finishing up. I watched the staff roll the carts around the restaurant hitting up all the tables that came in after us until there was just a handful of people. Thank goodness it wasn't busy cause they let us sit and talk and finish eating until we couldn't move! Surprisingly for what we got our bill with tax was just abut $100. For 5 people that was pretty good! Happy Days hasn't failed us yet and I know it will still be one of my family's go-to dim sum places this year! read more
Happy Days our Go To restaurant on the east side of Oahu. Genuinely authentic Cantonese cuisine prepared with the freshest ingredients. Locally owned and operated. They do an awesome job taking care of their customers. The chefs prepare authentic Cantonese cuisine with great attention to detail. Tonight we had a sampling of the dishes we ordered for our upcoming party. Peking Duck with Steamed Buns, Garlic String Beans with Pork, Salt and Pepper Pork Chops, and Beef Chow Fun. . Everything was delicious. read more
3 months ago
Food was flavorful, service fast but the meats were a bit chewy and portions left some to be to desired read more
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Lacie T.
Thank you for your review! We're glad you enjoyed the flavors and…
Happy Days is a pillar of the community and the best dim sum you'll find in Honolulu outside of Chinatown. This is my family's go-to spot, and while it's certainly not a 5-star dining experience, it's a solid restaurant that I've been frequenting for 20 years and will continue to come back. Some dim sum favorites are the meat gok, siu mai, stuffed eggplant, and look fun. Can't go wrong with the dim sum as long as you go late morning through lunch time. Later in the afternoon onward the selection dwindles and the food may be older, but that's to be expected. My family's regular menu favorites include the cake noodles and salt and pepper pork chops. Standard local Chinese restaurant staples done well that don't disappoint. Sometimes we'll even order a party size tray of the cake noodles and eat it for a few days straight. There's a large paid parking lot in the shopping center and plenty of metered street parking around the area. However, expect both the parking lot and the restaurant itself to be packed during peak times like weekend lunchtime and especially on holidays. The restaurant itself is a bit grungy and no frills, but that's just the way I like it. I'm not here for a fine dining experience or hipstery/Instagram-worthy decor. The workers can be a bit a bit brusque and direct, but always very friendly and efficient. Again, just the way I'd want a good Chinese restaurant to be. All in all, a solid restaurant that I will continue to patronize for years to come. read more
Happy Days has been another favorite of my family's for years. One of the staff there is from the same village my family immigrated from generations ago! My great uncle is friends with him, and asks the kitchen staff to make some home style classics that you can't find on the menu, and they always do a great job with those. It truly tastes like a home-cooked meal My favorites from the menu, though, are the meat gok (it's like savory jin dui - with fried mochi outside and a filling of pork, water chestnut, mushroom, etc), the fried look fun rolls (esp with char siu! It's the perfect bouncy texture, with a lightly crisp/browned outside), the steamed fu pei guen (bean curd wrapped around a savory filling), the West lake soup, roast duck... so many good ones. If you go for dim sum, you'll get the classic experience of a server standing by your table repeatedly offering you every item in their cart. Love that! read more
October 7, 2025 we came here for dinner around 7:30pm. Service was fast and friendly. I think we ordered too much food for 2 people. The food came out hot and fast. It looked good and tasted good. Ambiance is casual and comfortable. We will be back again. Support local businesses. read more
Very large hall type Chinese restaurant, good service, but disappointing meal. The Managua (Char Siu Bao) had very little meat. The Dinner plate included really tough Char Siu Pork, the broccoli was just par boiled, still nearly raw, and the cold chicken was cut through the bone. The Chicken Fried Rice was very salty, and tasteless. read more
Authentic style DimSum restaurant. Complete with carts filled with steamed Chinese delicacies along with the ability to order from the kitchen. Everyone has their faves. Mine are the shumai, steam buns, fookyen noodle. I highly recommend the fish filet rice soup as well. They just celebrated their 25th anniversary so please enjoy. read more
3 months ago
2 years ago
Happy day is a staple in my family and is an established member of the kaimuki/waialae community and food scene. The dim sum is solid and the dinner service is everything you want in a Chinese restaurant--packed, loud, plates flying everywhere, and screaming workers. We love their steamed fish, house cake noodles, and Peking duck. But everything else on the expensive menu is also delicious and we come back at least once every two months or so for our fix! read more
1 year ago
6 months ago
They serve dim sum until 9pm. Food arrived quickly and was good. Parking in the lot behind. read more
1 year ago
Hole in the wall type of spot and reasonable pricing. Cash preferred though. Variety of options to choose from and also a cart that warms up as your order. Definitely go-to ever since yyk dim sum closed in Honolulu read more
3 months ago
Fiyah. Good food. Fried wu gok (taro ball with meat) is my absolute fav. Their ginger chicken is so yum! read more
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Happy Days is our usual go to dim sum spot since Chinatown is farther away. Lots of parking in paid lots nearby. We came on a Thursday for lunch and the place was pretty empty. Don't go too late, they kind of stop making dim sum and choices get limited. Ordered the mochi rice pouch, siu mai, pork tofu skin, baked char siu bao, char siu look fun, taro gok, and the pork gin dui. Honestly, this was not their best work. Steamed stuff was the best, temperature-wise. The baked/fried items were not hot enough. I found things that we usually really enjoy like the mochi rice and char siu bao to be lacking flavor. We had to wait awhile for any kind of service - they have really pared down the number of staff, which is sad. You probably want to go when it's bustling - more customers = more fresh food, and oddly, possibly better service? read more
Happy Days located in Kaimuki has been in business at the same spot for years. Lots of parking available in a paid lot, pay at the parking kiosk before leaving. Food is authentic and tasty! Lots of dim sum to choose from off the carts, you can also order off the menu. Hot tea served during the meal, free refills. Quick service, casual dining, lots of seats/tables available. There's a party room for parties larger than 20. If you haven't been here, definitely check it out! read more
4 months ago
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Lacie T.
Mahalo! See you again soon!
1 year ago
This is our go to dim sum location. Love the food and the service! My favorite is the taro puff! Absolutely delicious! The look fun with the plum sauce is also a favorite! Live their new tea pots too! It keeps the tea piping hot throughout the meal. It's your typical dim sum restaurant. It can be noisy but not overwhelming. The service there is great! We go there at least once a month, sometimes more! read more
4 months ago
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Lacie T.
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Went here for Mother's Day because it's my mom's go-to spot for dim sum and it's close to home. This place hasn't changed one bit and it's super nostalgic coming back years later to be able to experience this again with her. Although it's not the best din sum I've tried, it still hits the spot every time and they're consistent. read more
4 months ago
We went on a Sunday. There were so many tables filled up with people that I don't think the chef was cooking all the food. I wonder who was making our orders tonight, because the taste was gross and salty and way worse than what I can make at home. If you can't keep your food quality consistent, how can you call yourself a restaurant?! We spent over $120 for food that I can make way better at home. read more
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2 years ago
This place is infamous for their staff yelling at each other. When we walked in, we got the usual "how many?" Yelled to us and we were directed to a table against the wall when we said there were only two of us. Lunch dim sum was good and they offered the spicy chili sauce that's so good with dim sum. We had a bunch of dim sum and hot tea. The place is pretty scary, but the food is always great. read more
11 months ago
2 years ago
It was Late Lunch day for we drove to Happy Day for some of our favorite dim sum. She wanted some baked char siu buns so they were fresh and delicious. Service is fast and friendly and the staff spoke English. If you see something good, just point and say you wanted to try that read more
5 months ago
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Lacie T.
We’re really sorry to hear you left feeling uncomfortable, as that’s…
1 year ago
Went in yesterday for lunch. Greeted upon entering and seated right away. Water provided and carts came immediately after: look fun cart of which we ordered the char siu variety. They fry it up and serve it with a very delicious hoisin sauce. Next was the DimSum cart where we ordered shrimp with chives, half moon, and pork hash. Last we ordered the nori seafood roll along with fried shrimp and mini char Siu bao. Everything was so tasty and hot. Delicious all around served with hot tea. Water glasses were refilled and plates/baskets removed once empty. Very attentive staff and service. Our favorite go to place for DimSum. Highly recommend! read more
11 months ago
Standard dim sum restaurant. Go earlier as they make the dim sum in the morning. Excellent vegetable options on the menu. Street parking so you may need to circle a bit. Service was prompt and will provide English speaking waiter as needed. Restaurant was not crowded later in the day and is large with plenty of seating. Tea pots are nice and makes an excellent sharing meal with friends. read more
6 months ago
Happy Days..maybe it used to be? Lol. The workers honestly look miserable and the food is overall ok. New Years Day..not much open so we stumbled upon one of the only places with lights on in Kaimuki after getting our favorite Cow Cow's Tea. Chinese restaurants - they're all similar in terms of service. They are usually too busy/tired/overworked to come by your table again once you get your food. It goes in this order: ORDER, EAT, LEAVE! Haha. No conversation either. So that's one thing to keep in mind when dining at one. And if you need something, you will need to be straightforward, direct, and flag someone down or they'll never come. The start you off with water and tea. I liked the tea actually, and it was a great way to wash down all the food. Food: -Half Roast Duck $21.95 - 4/5. This was actually really good, surprisingly. Tender and flavorful. Skin was crispy. -Dinner Plate $17.95 - 2.5/5. very meh. Half the Noodles were mushy and bland and the other half was overcooked lol. Fried rice was tasteless. Broccoli was steamed well though. The only thing I liked was the Cold Ginger Chicken included. That was actually quite good. Service was what you'd expect at a Chinese restaurant. They only come by the table to drop off food and give us the check. We didn't need anything else so it worked out for us. The floors are weirdly very slippery so when I walked around I felt I was going to fall at any moment. Place could be cleaner too. Ambiance is alright, they do have some painting and red lanterns. But place looks quite worn down and older. I'd be willing to come back by to try their dim sum and get the roast duck again if nothing else was open, but I wouldn't go out of my way to come back. read more
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Are they Wheelchair accessible?
I believe both entrance areas to the restaurant is wheelchair accessible, and I believe there is a ramp access to get on the sidewalk leading into the restaurant. There are NO stairs needed to get into the restaurant.
BYOB? Do they have a cork fee?
What time do the dim sum carts come out for service? What time do they stop the cart service?
A few carts usually start 30 mins after they open and all at an hour. They stop as they sell out or when the busy lunch time is over, usually around 2pm
Do they use MSG in their dishes? I have a friend who is allergic
We have problems with MSG so we usually request no MSG when we order. Things that are already made, like dim sum, probably can't be changed. I think a lot of people try to avoid MSG, so I don't think it's unreasonable to request no additional MSG.…
What are dim sum hours?
The restaurant opens at 8:00 am and you can pickup or order dim sum starting from 8:30 am. You get a small discount if you pay by cash - 5% for the take out only.…
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