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    4.1 (123 reviews)
    Closed • 8:00 am - 7:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Happy hour specials
    Dogs allowed

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    Egg Steamed Flour Roll
    Tina T.

    Stumbled upon this place and decided to give it a try. It's a nice, clean spot serving Hong Kong-style food. I was looking for something vegetarian, and I was happy to find a few options. I got the steamed flower roll, which was soft and fluffy, and really enjoyed it. Definitely a nice little find!

    Inside shop
    Rosie P.

    This place is one of my go to spots for a quick meal! Staffs are very friendly and accommodating! I always get their side of Chinese donut, it reminds me of my childhood. I really recommend this place for anyone that's visiting Chinatown!!!

    Kyle J.

    Out of all the food I liked a the rolled rice noodles, the other food I had was all okay, can't say it's good.. The services were okay, nothing to really mention. The place was fairly quiet because the place was a tad slow. The one thing that was memorable was that there was a TV playing HK cooking shows while we were eating. In the show, they are cooking char soup with a portable air fryer. That was the highlight of the meal because my partner wanted to get that now...

    Yvonne C.

    HK cafe is located at the center of Chinatown. Street parking is available. The restaurant looks clean and have a nice atmosphere of Hong Kong "Cha Chan Tan". Staffs are nice and friendly. I tried variety of dishes from there. My favorite choices are: 1. Chicken Laksa - 10/10 2. Wonton Noodles - 9/10 3. Beef Stew with rice - 9/10 4. Chicken rice with black bean sauce - 10/10 5. Pork chop with tomato sauce - 10/10 6. HK French Toast - 10/10 7. Chicken Wing - 8/10 8. Clay pot rice with ribs - 10/10 9. Chicken with green onion sauce - 10/10 10. Iced Lemon Tea & Milk Tea - 10/10 Always love supporting small businesses. I would highly recommend this restaurant to my friends.

    French Toast
    Jodi T.

    The interior is super cute and well themed! The food and drinks get an approval from my HK taste buds. Lemon Tea (5/5 stars) - Perfect amount of less sweet, the flavors remind me of the ones in HK Milk Tea (4.5/5) - The taste was so good but the tea could be more burnt to match the ones in HK French Toast (5/5) - There's nothing to improve, they give a generous amount of condensed milk (yum!) Overall, HK approved.

    Wina G.

    Came here during lunch hour onna Friday and it had a line to be seated. A good sign! It's Hong Kong style food with dry noodles (lo mein), soup noodles, rice plates, lasksa, cheesy rice dishes and the dish we came for-clay pot rice! Sweet toast was another one. If you get the clay pot rice, I suggest you put in your order while you wait to be seated because it takes 25-30 minutes to cook. So we got the beef &egg clay pot rice ($18.95), chicken with dried mushrooms clay pot rice, and the beef brisket and tendon lo mein ($16.95) The clay pot rice dishes were big enough to share but we each managed to finish our rice. The beef was very tender and tasty as was the chicken. We liked the beef rice better though. It would've been nice if the chicken rice also had egg. The clay pot came sizzling hot in a ceramic pot inside a protective outer pot to prevent burns. The rice crisped up nicely-so good. The sauce came in a separate container to pour on the rice to taste. I got the lo mein with beef brisket and tendon. Was a bit put off because the noodles were tossed in a sauce which was too salty for my taste. I'm used to lo mein being plain noodles with the meat on top, accompanied by a bowl of broth which I got but I was surprised to see it with the soy based sauce. The noodles were overwhelmed by the sauce which was sitting on the bottom of the bowl. There was no use for the broth. The beef had a nice smoky flavor though. BUT they had a Horlick milk! I love Horlick and it's very hard to find it here. I noticed if you get the drinks iced, it's $1 more. Hmmm... but anyway I had it hot and it was great. Come here for the clay pot rice and you won't go wrong, skip the lo mein. Btw- if you pay cash you'll avoid the 3% credit card surcharge.

    Beef tendon noodle
    Bryan G.

    A clean cafe where locals go everything looks good.Tendonwas tender won ton hot and moist v service courteous with a wide range of choices Soup has a beef taste with the veggies. Good soup to cure a hangover .Clean restaurant and bathroom in building.

    8. HK Cafe Special Ovaltine French Toast

    The restaurant here has a real Hong Kong vibe! I especially love the toast with condensed milk and the wonton noodles. I'll definitely be coming back often. servers are friendly and nice.

    Rick L.

    HK Café has finally brought back their cheung fun! Apparently, the machine had broken down and had to be sent out for repairs. I revisited on a Sunday -- service was friendly but a bit on the slow side. My beef brisket and wonton mein was a mixed experience: only four small pieces of brisket (a little disappointing), but the wontons, though tiny, were absolutely delicious.

    Shrimp steamed flour roll, fish fillet congee, iced Hong Kong style lemon tea, iced jasmine tea
    Liz V.

    The perfect, cozy brunch after herb shopping on a rainy day in Chinatown. The congee was my favorite, and it made me feel all warm inside. I love the details and style of the plates and bowls, the cafe was small and inviting. The seating is pretty close, so you're near the neighboring tables and the restaurant filled up since it was close to lunchtime. Good service and the server was prompt. I'd love to go back to try their other dishes like the clay pot rice!

    House special ovaltine French toast
    Vivian L.

    HK Cafe has been on my radar. After work, my friend and I went to Chinatown to check this place out. It was my first time trying this place but my friend did tried the STIX Asia location. The restaurant is moderately small, but tables were not packed together where it's tight to get in and get out. Laksa with beef brisket and tendon: The laksa didn't have much curry taste. It has more of the coconut flavor. I tried laksa in Singapore and Malaysia and this was not authentic. The coconut flavor overpowered basically everything. The beef was alright but it wasn't tender enough. I didn't have any tendons in my bowl. I guess they forgot it. Satay beef on rice: The beef was good. The satay sauce was flavorful and the beef was soft. It goes well with the rice. This is a great comfort food. House special ovaltine French toast: Ovaltine is malt flavored powder mixed with a drink to primarily make cocoa. The powder is covered over the toast. As a powder form, you couldn't taste the chocolate flavor, it tasted more like refined sugar. Anyways, the toast is good. It was filled with condensed milk and butter. Very creamy, soft, and sweet. It reminded me of a honey toast but without the ice cream. This was more like a dessert dish than a breakfast dish. Chinese donut: I like to order Chinese donut with noodle soup, in this case, the laksa. The donut wasn't crispy and hot. It seems like it's been sitting out for some time. Overall, not a fan of this place. The highlights are just the satay beef and the toast but it's not something I would go back for. Service was also not great. There was only one server who looks like she hates her job and takes it out on her customers. The water cup are also tiny paper cups with lukewarm water. We went off hours during lunch and there were only 3 tables occupied.

    Sishi L.

    Surprisingly, the food at this small café is incredibly authentic--it's truly a hidden gem. The service is warm and welcoming as well. We ordered the porridge, cheung fun, wonton noodles, clay pot rice, and scallion oil noodles, and every dish was excellent.

    1. Chinese Donut  Fish Fillet Congee 5. Lemon Honey
    Tamryn H.

    My favorite restaurant in all of Oahu. When I need a comfort meal, or am feeling a little under the weather, this is my first stop! The seating is a little limited, but I've never had to wait long for a table. The service is a little slow, but the wait time is so worth it. I love this Chinatown gem with everything in my heart and will definitely go back the next time I come back from the mainland. All in all a super cozy experience. I've eaten there alone, with friends, with a partner, and the food has never disappointed! My go-to is usually the fish fillet congee with youtiao as a side. The honey lemon tea hot or iced is to die for. 10/10

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    Had their steamed rice flour roll and it was heavenly!! I tried the shrimp one and I'll be back to try the other options

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    Yi Xin Cafe - Teddy bear iced milk tea

    Yi Xin Cafe

    4.4(476 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    •$$
    Takes reservations
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    My mom and my friend both had amazing reviews about this restaurant. They both raved about how…read moredelicious their crab dishes were that I couldn't wait! It's located next to EARL and Cafe Kaila in the corner of Market City Shopping Center on Kapiolani Blvd in Kapahulu. There is a parking lot for customers and an overflow lot in the back where Ben Franklin is. Both times, I came with my family, and we ordered a variety of food and shared family style. The food here was absolutely delicious! Some items that we had ordered were: - Singaporean Rice Noodles - delicious! So flavorful with a lot of shrimp. It was even better with the curry from the curry crab. - Hong Kong Style Garlic Shrimp Prawns - well seasoned with a delicious crispiness and crunchiness! Shrimps are always a favorite of mine. - Thai Style Pork Cheek - great appetizer but the others really outshined this dish. The sauce was incredible, though! - Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wing - beautifully coated with a layer of salted egg yolk. One of the few unique dishes that is a must try. - Fried Green Beans w/ Minced Meat & Sambal Shrimp Paste - the minced meat and sambal shrimp paste really brought out the flavor of the green beans, complementing it extremely well. - Salted Fish Chicken Eggplant - the salted fish really enhanced the flavor of this dish. I honestly thought without it, the entire dish would have been mediocre. This was a surprise! - Beef Chow Funn - this was ok. I thought there wasn't enough wok hay and flavor to this chow fun. - J.J. Chicken (Half) - this was one of my least favorite dishes only because all the other dishes outshined it. It was still good - just didn't have a great WOW factor like the others. - HK Style Beef Fried Rice - this was actually a lot better than the beef chow fun in my opinion. It was especially good with the leftover curry from the crab. - Curry Crab w/ Naan Bread - the star of the meals! There were different ways to prepare the crab, but we ultimately decided on the curry as it was #1 of the 3 or 4 styles. I did want the Singaporean one but was worried it would be spicy for the grandparents. Next time! Regardless, this was an amazing decision as the curry was soooo good. I couldn't get enough of it! The crab was delicious, fresh, and meaty--one order was plenty for our group of seven! It was definitely a messy meal, but well worth it. We even had so much leftover curry sauce that I couldn't bear to waste it, so I took it home to enjoy with rice the next day. - Hong Kong Style Garlic Fried Crab - well seasoned with a lot of flavor, but it was much drier than the curry version. Still delicious but that curry crab was still a winner. - HK Style Ice Milk Tea w/ Frozen Bear - this was a cute drink that they heavily advertised in their drink menu. I thought it would be a gimmick, but the drink itself was strong and delicious. This restaurant honestly stole my heart! So many delicious options that continuously wowed me. I definitely can see myself coming back often for family dinners.

    My friend wanted to try it so we went! Not busy, but made reservation for a Thursday night. Popular…read morefor their crab dishes, every table had crab. Crab was a little expensive, but we did it. Curry crab- sweet curry, kind of an Asian style curry flavor. Not Indian. It's in between a Chinese and Thai curry. fried rice- it's not salty enough. It was okay. Hong Kong lemon tea- not strong enough, watery. True Hong Kong lemon tea is very strong. Black pepper sizzling beef- the most flavorful and tender dish. Chili oil- I asked for chili oil and they really gave me chili oil. I asked for chili oil with the pepper flakes and they said they charge money for that. So I just opted for the chili oil to make my friend rice more flavorful and a bit spicy, the oil was spicy, that's it, no flavor. Customer service- the male servers were very attentive. A typical Chinese restaurant inside

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    Kirin Restaurant - Black Bean Sauce Dungeness Crab

    Kirin Restaurant

    4.2(1k reviews)
    3.5 mi•Waikiki
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    Met friends for lunch. Ordered a lot of food. All was tasty and came out fast. Received great…read moreservice from Heidi. Will be back.

    The moment I stepped in, Kirin Chinese Restaurant felt like a celebration of Chinese cuisine in…read moreHawaii. It's easily the best Chinese food I've had on the islands, and the experience left me impressed from start to finish. The dishes were consistently delicious, with vibrant flavors, quality ingredients, and thoughtful preparation. Each bite showcased balance and artistry typical of standout Chinese dining. Star dishes stood out for their aromatic profiles and generous portions. A few favorites offered comfort with a refined touch, elevating familiar favorites to something memorable. The menu seems well-curated to deliver both classic staples and chef-driven specials. Attentive, friendly, and efficient without hovering. The staff anticipated needs, explained menu options with enthusiasm. The timing between courses was spot-on, keeping the meal flowing smoothly. The staff's knowledge about each dish enhanced the overall dining experience. The dining room was inviting, comfortable, and suitable for both casual dinners and special occasions. Given the quality and portion sizes, the value felt very fair for Hawaii's dining scene. Kirin stands out as a top-tier Chinese restaurant in Hawaii, delivering extraordinary food and warm, professional service. If you're craving authentic flavors executed with care and flair, this is a must-visit.

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    4.4(412 reviews)
    0.9 mi
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    Bo's Kitchen is a mom-and-pop Cantonese restaurant with other Asian favorites like laksa,…read morejajangmyeon, and Japanese curry, to name a few. This is my first time trying their food, and I have a lot of positive thoughts regarding their dishes. Their beef brisket noodle was one of my all-time favorites compared to other locations, because they are generous with the amount of brisket they give you and they use egg noodles by default. Their soup was okay, but the braised and marinated meat was definitely the highlight of this dish. Overall, a great late night evening option in town for Cantonese comfort food, even among those coming from China; I think that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their food and quality. Highly recommend and would love to return to try their laksa in the future.

    I hadn't been here in three years. The first time here I did not like it at all. I decided to Uber…read moreEat it to my job. I got the wonton noodles with brisket. I'm not sure of the price, because Uber has different pricing from the establishment. This time around I really liked it. The broth was flavored and the wontons didn't have big chunks of pork in it. It was actually minced. The brisket was tasty and tender. If you don't know what to get from here, get this. The wonton noodles with brisket. I appreciate that they separated the broth from the noodles. Who wants to eat soggy noodles?

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    Lam's Kitchen - Beef Chow Fun

    Lam's Kitchen

    4.4(662 reviews)
    0.0 mi•Chinatown
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    Living on Maui, one of my favorite noodle dishes is chow fun…read more The child phone beef dish here made Maui chow look like dog poop. My girlfriend ordered the Singapore bitter melon doodle dish, and it was crazy fantastic. The melon was bitter...It was an odd flavor... But new to my pallete. Once I added hoisin sauce, it took it to the next level. I don't think I could go here every week, because the flavors would probably blend together... But once a month, 100% I am hitting this place. If you're in the area, you need to make it a point to come here. Service was on point.

    FIRST time customer - Growing up only 2 blocks away from this location 70 years ago I vividly…read morerecall walking with my POPO and mother headed into Chinatown to spend the morning shopping at the open MARKET and after to have LUNCH at either Char Hun Sut and or Tin Tin - Our favorite order was soup'n noodles , a steaming HOT bowl of "Won Ton Mein" and or "Wor Won Ton Mein" - Mmmmm - After the KAPOLEI Chinese restaurant in KAPOLEI "closed" so abruptly and PERMANENTLY I was shocked and extremely UPSET since very few "old school" Chinese restaurants here on Oahu still cook the type of dishes that my CANTONESE pallet craves and savors - Still reeling from this loss and desperate to satisfy my hunger for just a DELICIOUS bowl of "Won Ton Mein" - So desperate for this specific cuisine I went on line searching "YELP" to search for a recommendation and came across this restaurant "Lam's Kitchen" - I drove from my home in EWA Beach (West Loch Fairways Townhomes) into Chinatown in the old RIVER STREET neighborhood hoping that this restaurant would have something that would satisfy my desperate craving for a great bowl of "Won Ton Mein". I arrived at noon and was very lucky to find a metered parking spot across from the restaurant on the very first try - As I entered I noticed that the room was very crowded and that here was only ONE open table so I sat down immediately and ordered the "Won Ton Mein" as the waitress approached me with a menu - I have to note that although this restaurant was located inside of a very old building the interior was a very sharp contrast - Everything appeared fresh and modern with very basic hand built picnic type bench seating and dining tables constructed of varnished raw wood (very spartan but practical and comfortable) - The bowl of soup was of average size and appeared very sparse with not much color - There was "NO" Pork Char Sui slices, only steaming hot clear chicken broth, a clump of thin Vermicelli white opaque noodles accompanied with a few small pieces of both chopped Mustard, Napa Cabbages and slivers of Green Onions - Extremely simple and basic. There were exactly "4" individual Won Ton that were filled with a tiny chunk of SHRIMP mixed into minced PORK HASH and regular spices (basic Soy sauce and Sesame Oil) - The "won ton PI" was very thin and light and the saimin noodles were made of the same Rice Flour mixture also - The broth was hot and savory but nothing special only because it was so "bland" to the taste. Although the restaurant was crowded to its Maximum Capacity within 15 minutes of my arrival it had practically "emptied itself out" with only myself a one other table of 6-dinners getting their food too. I will probably return to eat at this restaurant if and when I get another pressing urge to satisfy one of my insatiable cravings to drive all across Oahu from EWA Beach to Chinatown in the city of Honolulu . The "PLUS" about this visit is that it was clean and the service was average but not disappointingly "long" despite how busy and crowded the entire restaurant was when I first arrived

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    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

    3.1(970 reviews)
    2.5 mi
    •$$

    It was an average experience overall. The restaurant is tucked inside the Chinatown Cultural Plaza…read moreand faces the waterway rather than the street, which gives it a somewhat different setting. Compared with the dim sum restaurants we're accustomed to in California, the selection here felt a little limited. We tried some of our usual favorites--Siu Mai, Har Gow, and custard buns--but unfortunately, they were just average in flavor and were served cold. The service was friendly, and they do offer dim sum from a few carts, which was nice to see. You can also ask the staff for specific dishes if you don't see what you're looking for. It also appeared that there was only one type of tea available. Nothing was particularly bad about the experience, but nothing really stood out either. Given the other dim sum options we're familiar with, this probably isn't a place we'd make a special trip to visit again.

    Food&service is good, enough space for everyone if you're in a big party, seafood options are…read moreabundant, and I often bring my family who are craving family style meals, but man today, I'm kinda bummed. Adding in 18 percent gratuity on a party of 4 sneakily and asking for my signature after writing in their own tip is outrageous. I'm usually a 20 percent tipper, I respect wait staff and genuinely respect what they do. We are great patrons of every restaurant and all of my reviews have shown my appreciation of them. Doing this is deceptive, do yourself a favor, when having lunch, or dinner, check your tip portion of the receipt and be sure that they don't add in their own tip and total. Ken was the server's name. I had them reprint the ticket at that time.

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    Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

    Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant

    3.6(1.6k reviews)
    1.9 mi•Ala Moana
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    Established in 2011

    First morning on Oahu and we wanted dim sum. While we had plenty of people telling us that dim sum…read moreon Oahu wasn't ideal, I was quite impressed. We had originally had a different place in mind but our good friend recommended this place instead. Apparently this is the perfect spot for all your Chinese eats. With plenty of space and large tables for banquet style meals, I can see why people come here. And the dim sum selection is generous. We had so many great bites that I can't even tell you which one was my favorite. All I know is that I'm glad this place is inside such a large shopping center because we definitely needed to burn off some calories afterwards.

    Dim sum was served until 4:30 at this restaurant located on the 4th floor of the Ala Moana shopping…read morecenter. We were seated promptly when we arrived late afternoon and were reminded a few times to get our order in before 4:30 if we wanted dim sum. We ordered a number of items which came in quantities of 3 pieces in most cases. So we had to double up on orders since there were 4 of us. We also ordered beef chow fun with black bean sauce. Food was ok and service was courteous. The restaurant could use some maintenance and bathroom needs to be cleaned.

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    Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant - Venue: Jade Dynasty // AB Sign: Designed with Aloha // Backdrop + Table Linens: Elegance With Grace

    Venue: Jade Dynasty // AB Sign: Designed with Aloha // Backdrop + Table Linens: Elegance With Grace

    Jade Dynasty Seafood Restaurant - Venue: Jade Dynasty  //  Table Linens & Chair Covers: Elegance With Grace

    Venue: Jade Dynasty  //  Table Linens & Chair Covers: Elegance With Grace

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    King Restaurant & Bar - Chicken wings

    King Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(283 reviews)
    1.7 mi
    •$$

    I was recently invited to attend a dinner for my part time job where I wasn't really keen to…read morepartake but was heavily persuaded to join them at King Restaurant & Bar (KRB) where I gave in. What a blessing that was as I was impressed with the food quality and attention to detail. There were many star dishes that impressed me and luckily had the honor to pack up the leftovers which I ended up sharing with family. They raved over the food from KRB, so I suggested we come here for dinner. To play it safe I called ahead and made a reservation for a round table as I tend to order an array of different dishes. To our surprise, KRB wasn't busy that weekday evening with both private dining rooms occupied and only one other table of 4 during our arrival. I asked the family what they wanted to eat and because they are big eaters who also enjoy leftovers, our initial food order consisted of 9 different dishes that included doubling up both noodle orders. Overall, our meal was above average with family favorites of tofu casserole that was so delicious that I ended up getting another one. The seafood crispy noodles were also phenomenal as it was executed well with great texture contrast and finesse in flavors. Personally I enjoyed the free range chicken with ginger onion sauce and the sautéed lamb with leeks. We also appreciated the complimentary dessert of chilled coconut milk tapioca. Service was above average as the staff were attentive to our needs and exchanged plates halfway during our dinner. The only setback for me was the ambiance as it was semi dark and dingy. The interior could use an upgrade. Recent returned visits to KRB is truly deserving of 5-stars from me. The food exceeded my expectations where it was worthy to drag my family here and have concluded KRB is deserving to be included in our rotation of restaurants to patronize.

    We had our group luncheon there in a private room and the service is always great!…read more Sorry no pictures I cannot add anymore pictures to this page. We had the Chinese chicken salad with jellyfish, Mix seafood cake noodles, beef broccoli, crispy chicken, mixed pork with green beans, steamed fish fillets and rice The Chinese chicken salad was different with the jellyfish. It was tasty and with the jellyfish it had a nice chewy crunch. That is a first normally it has crispy wonton strips. The mixed pork with green beans is always a hit, everyone love the flavor and tasty of this fish. The beef broccoli was good with tender beef slices and fresh broccoli. The mix seafood cake noodles was also good and everyone enjoyed the noodles. The steamed fish fillet was with a shoyu and ginger sauce which was very moist and delicious. The crispy chicken this time seems like they used a malnourished chicken it hardly had meat and was mostly bones.

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    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant - Shrimp look funn

    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant

    4.1(549 reviews)
    1.9 mi
    •$$

    Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I asked my sister what she wanted to eat for her birthday: Dimsum! I suggested that we go to this new location of Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant. She agreed! The covered parking lot is free! Just follow the signs and park in the designated numbered stalls. Inside, it was crowded and noisy! I wrote our name on the list and got called quickly! My sister wrote our order on the menu: shrimp dumplings, seaweed roll, deep fried taro puffs, shrimp and chive dumplings, mochi rice, pork-filled deep fried mochi, and custard tarts. Later, we added on an order of house noodles... they were thin, crisp, and tasty! Everything was delicious and beautifully presented! Service was efficient! There were different people delivering baskets and plates to our table. They just crossed off menu items on the printed list as they arrived. My sister and her husband were really happy with this meal! I was, too! Note: i even took home the leftover noodles! Yay!

    We had been to Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant several times at its old location across from Ala Moana…read moreMall, and it used to be a five-star place for us. The new location is only about a block away, with a much nicer, newer interior. Unfortunately, the food seems to have changed much more than the address We ordered four dishes: mochi rice, pork buns, siu mai, and chicken feet. Almost everything arrived cooler than it should have. The chicken feet and siu mai were warm rather than hot, while the pork buns were closer to cold. More importantly, it wasn't just a temperature problem. The chicken feet in particular tasted noticeably worse than before, lacking the flavors and spices we remembered. The mochi rice was the most normal of the four, but even that felt fairly unremarkable There was a table next to us that came in excited to have dimsum. And watching their reaction, they came to the same conclusion as us -- food was cold, and flavors were off. We went on a weekday, so it's possible the kitchen was different that day, but the drop in quality was hard to ignore. The restaurant wasn't busy, service was good, and prices seemed unchanged from our previous visits. The new space is a clear improvement, but based on this meal, the food unfortunately went in the opposite direction. We likely won't be coming back

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