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    3.9 (85 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Lunch specials
    Jason K.

    Great food & awesome service. The lunch special is especially the bomb! Good price and portions. Always have to take home leftovers. Highly recommended!

    Regular jjajangmyeon
    Mona W.

    First time with my sister at this restaurant. We came 30 mins before opening and got stared down by the cooks at the parking lot so we decided to leave and come back later. Can back at around 6pm or so and got sat immediately. The restaurant wasn't as busy so there were still a good amount of tables open. We decided to order the regular jjajangmyeon, seafood jjamppong, tangsuyuk, and the shrimp toast. Everything was really good! I haven't eaten this in a while and was very impressed that the jjajangmyeon wasn't overly oily or salty, it was seasoned just right. The jjamppong as well wasn't overly oily either and was seasoned just right as well! The tangsuyuk was a little different as the sauce was sweet but had a more pungent vinegar taste and smell but still very delicious. Love the fact that they don't toss the meat with the sauce so you can just dip as you eat so it doesn't get soggy! The shrimp toast was good too! I enjoyed both of the dipping sauce it comes with. My sister liked the sweet chili more and I liked both the hot honey mustard and the sweet chili as it gives the toast a different flavor. Overall the experience we had was great. We had a great time there as well and love that the interior was redone so it's nice and bright inside. I will definitely come back and would recommend trying this place as well. They also gave us a candied apple for dessert at the end. My sister didn't really care for it lol and to me it was alright. It's like a battered apple with the tonghulu sugar coating on the outside but soft not that hard sugar. If you haven't tried this place, I would say to try it at least once. The jjamppong was my favorite!!

    Sweet and sour pork
    Doris D.

    Very good traditional Korean place. We had the Jajeongmin, sweet and sour pork, fried chicken with hot sauce, and eggplant in spicy sauce. The portions are huuuge and pretty expensive so I wonder why they don't cut down the sizes and prices to something manageable. Two adults can probably share a single dish and be full! The eggplant didn't need to be deep fried. I liked how the sweet and sour sauce was on the side.

    Beef broccoli
    Ruby S.

    Convenient to get in and out via reverse parking. No access to lunch combo specials on Thanksgiving via signs posted and informed by employees. Required to order from regular lunch menu. Spacious. Love the gray tables. I'm not supposed to be eating an excessive amount of onions. Yet, my mom was determined to try jaja myeong. I inquired if we're able to get little bit of onions or no onions for black bean sauce. Employees were unable to accommodate our request as black bean sauce includes onions. One of the employees recommended and we chose gan jajang where black bean sauce and onions can be served separately from noodles. She also recommended eating and dipping pickled onions and daikon in black bean sauce which we did. Each order is ideal for family style dining. Gan jajang: 2/5 stars. We're able to pour and control the amount of black bean sauce. Tiny pieces of pork with veggies hiding and swimming amongst plethora of onions in black bean sauce. We could only finish half of black bean sauce due to onions dominating this entree. Noodles were immediately served warm and turned cold quickly. Finished all the noodles. An underwhelming experience. Sweet and sour pork: 5/5 stars. Heat hot, crispy fried pork coated in a light batter. Not oily. Pickled veggies immersed in sweet, thick sauce. Highly recommend using a separate serving utensil. Beef broccoli: 5/5 stars. My son only wanted beef broccoli and a bowl of rice. Beef was thinly sliced, tender and flavorful while broccoli, bamboo shoots were cooked to perfection. My son and I gave two thumbs up for delicious beef broccoli. Fried apple dessert: 5/5 stars. Compliments from the restaurant. Not listed on the menu. Served on a toothpick and consumed after our meal. Yummy. Employees were very helpful and offered menu suggestions: jaja myeong, jampong, sweet and sour pork, shrimp fried rice. They ensured we were well taken care of, offered water, napkins, separate bowls, and chopsticks refills.

    Located on Isenberg Street in the former Maple Garden Restaurant
    Lyla D.

    While traveling in late December 2024, I heard that our longtime favorite Korean-Chinese restaurant, Eastern Garden, was closing after nearly 50 years in business. One of our favorite dishes at Eastern Garden was their jjajangmyeon (짜장면), which featured thick wheat noodles topped with a savory mixture of pork or seafood, and vegetables in a stir-fried Korean black bean sauce called "jjajang" (춘장). Eastern Garden's jjajangmyeon was our go-to after-work snack or sometimes weekend comfort food. Although we had tasted jjajangmyeon at other local and Mainland Korean Chinese restaurants, we held the version at Eastern Garden as our "gold standard." However, earlier this year, during a free day of sightseeing, shopping, and dining out in Seoul, Korea, we visited the Deoksungang Palace with fellow cruise passengers who were also interested in Korean Chinese comfort foods. The wife of the couple, a Korean national, recommended Andonjang Chinese restaurant, so we followed them onto public transportation, walked a few minutes, and voilà, the restaurant appeared. She told us that Andonjang was historic, as it is the longest continually running Korean-Chinese restaurant in Seoul, and is famous for its jjajangmyeon and oyster jjamppong. We, of course, tried both dishes and exclaimed that the authentic jjajangmyeon was the flavor, aroma, and texture that Eastern Garden brought to our taste buds. That's when our disappointment about the Eastern Garden owners' retirement hit us hard. Luckily, I read about the Grand Opening of Hong Yeon Korean Chinese restaurant from fellow Yelp Elites in September and suggested having lunch with my husband after a challenging physical therapy session. We were aware of this restaurant's location and limited parking spaces because it occupies the former Maple Garden restaurant on Isenberg Street. When we arrived at the restaurant, all the parking spaces in the lot were filled, but we lucked out with a recently vacated metered parking space directly across the street. There were six groups ahead of us, but the turnover in the crowded restaurant was relatively quick, and we waited for only 15 minutes before being seated. The service was friendly and quick, as one of the female servers came to our table with a greeting and asked if we had any questions about the menu. We only had one question about the lunch special, which my husband was interested in, and she answered quickly, so we just placed our order. After taking our order, she returned with glasses of iced water and a small tray of chopped raw onions, pickled daikon, and a savory, mildly sweet, and spicy bean paste. FOOD: Lunch Specials -Jjajangmyeon + Tangsuyuk (Sweet & Sour Pork): A massive bowl of jjajangmyeon and a plateful of lightly fried and battered pork strips with tangy, sweet, and sour sauce in a rice bowl was gleefully delivered by our server. I was surprised by the generous portions of the lunch special, as they appeared to be full entrees. The taste, aroma, and texture of jjajangmyeon were SIMILAR to our previous experiences, and I'd say Hong Yeon gets my nod to become our new go-to Korean Chinese restaurant. The tangsuyuk, or sweet and sour pork, was also good, as its soft-crisp, battered crust remained crisp when dipped into the sauce. As for the pork strips, they weren't particularly tender, but they had a meaty chewiness and tasted somewhat bland. The sweet and sour sauce wasn't overly sweet or vinegary like at some Chinese restaurants. $24 -Jjajangmyeon + Fried Chicken and Hot Sauce Combo: My husband chose this combination after asking if the fried chicken was tossed in the hot sauce before serving or if the sauce could be served on the side. The server said that the fried chicken was tossed in sauce, and the hot sauce wasn't particularly spicy. I think she thought my husband was concerned about the spice level instead of the potential sogginess. However, he went with the flow and was pleasantly surprised by the crispness of the fried crust, the mildly spiced sauce, and the tender boneless chicken chunks. $24 We'd be likely to return to Hong Yeon for more Korean-Chinese or Junghwa Yori (중화요리) as our new go-to for comfort foods. 4.4 stars

    Home yeon

    Come to Hong Yeon and enjoy delicious food with your family and friends. 친구 가족들과 맛있는 중식인 짬뽕 짜장을 드시러 오세요

    Judy C.

    Yep. been seeing all the social media post on Hong Yeon, nice & new Korean-Chinese restaurant, super close by to me, I was excited to check it out! This visit would make it my 2nd time trying this type of cuisine. The very first time was in Vegas and it was truly amazing! I didn't have that feeling while here but I have to say I can't compare apples to apples. First lets start off with the parking, the one thing I have to say is the junk part, the lot is very small, spacing is also small and with only one disabled parking stall, when I arrived there was only one tiny stall in the back which I know I will have a hard time parking, so I drove out to look for street parking with no luck, none avail. I just sucked it up and tried my best to take the small tight spot. The restaurant is very modern, welcoming, I loved what they did with the renovations. I frequent Maple Garden often so I kind of know the layout of the previous restaurant. Fyi-The door to the woman's restroom, you have to push real hard to enter. The staff were working very nice and attentive. They work very hard despite how busy it gets. We had great wait service from beginning to end, getting what we needed and answering questions I had. I had the lunch special in mind prior to visiting, it is a great deal, keep in mind only available Mon-Friday , dine in only. The lunch specials are $26. all one price, for full order of Jajang or Jampong, and choice of 8 menu items listed on the Lunch Special menu. The portion are huge and more than enough to share for 2. I opt for the seafood Jampong and sweet and sour pork. A cute tray of daikon, onions, and black bean is provided, along with complimentary hot tea. The verdict, I loved our jampong bowl of noodles, came with seafood ( shrimp, mussels & calamari) and vegetables. I love the broth, I asked the waiter if I could more broth but he mentioned the chef cooks them when its being ordered. Tangsuyuk, sweet and sour pork, came with a big bowl of sweet and sour sauce on the side for dipping. I like this idea so the pork doesn't get soggy. When I took a bite of the sweet and sour pork, it didn't taste the same as when I first had it, I had better. It taste a little bland, not sure if it is due to the sauce not mixed together?. They had non-stop customers coming in, majority orderd the Jajang, black noodles, seems like everyone is enjoying this dish. ( will try this next time visit) Spoke to the owner while I went to pay for my bill, asked him what the meaning of Hong Yeon which means together, he is also the owner of Choi's restaurant. No big deal but after looking at my receipt the next day, I noticed the price for lunch special: $26.91, plus tax. not sure what the .91 is for? Overall, we had a great dining experience. Seems like they got everything under control with grand opening and the crowds coming in. Private rooms are also available. We look forward to visiting again! Welcome to the neighborhood, Hong Yeon!

    Jajangmyeon (regular portion)
    Hypatia P.

    Yum!! Been craving this food since I've been watching too many kdramas... we ordered the jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork. The jajangmyeon hit the spot, especially on a cold and windy day. Reasonably priced too for the portion size. We ordered the regular size which was already a lot of food, but they also have a large option. The sweet and sour pork was so crispy and that also came in a generous portion. The staff was attentive and the restaurant space is also very nice- lot's of tables. They have decent size parking lot too which was also convenient. I would definitely come back for the jajangmyeon and maybe try more of their menu items next time.

    $9.99 special until 9.30.25
    Nadine C.

    Dinner in Honolulu, Hawaii... Hong Yeon, a new Chinese-Korean restaurant, took the place of the former Maple Garden, a Chinese restaurant that had been across from The Old Stadium Park on Isenberg Street for decades. Parking was challenging on a Saturday night. The private parking lot was packed. We found a metered street stall, which was free because it was after hours! Yay! Inside, the restaurant was full! We wrote our name on the clipboard and had a seat on the bench to wait for a table. We all knew that we each wanted the $9.99 special: Jajangmyeon (black bean sauce noodles). We looked around at what the people around us were eating and also ordered the pork with sweet sour sauce and the shrimp toast appetizer. We were a bit disappointed in the shrimp toast because it was on the oily side. The dipping sauces (one was mustard-based and the other was like a sweet chili type) made it a bit better, but I was only able to just eat one. I liked the chewy noodles a lot, but avoided eating most of the onions. It did have a few small cubes of zucchini and pork. The $9.99 special ends at the end of September 2025. The sweet sour pork was pricey at $32, but i liked it more than I thought it would. The pork is lightly battered and fried. You can dip the pork into the bowl of sauce. My friend asked for a spoon so she could pour the sauce over the pork. We don't think we'll return soon. There are other restaurants with more competitive prices and easier parking. Service was okay, but not the best. Good luck to this new business!

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    Paul C.

    ***4.5 STARS*** When I saw that a Korean-Chinese restaurant opened in the space previously occupied by long time tenant Maple Garden, I knew I had to try them. I enjoy this type of fusion cuisine and what a better way to try them is to convince the fam to go so you'll get to sample an array of their offerings. With their advertised grand opening on 9/10/25, Hong Yeon (HY) is one of Honolulu's newest restaurants. They boast homemade noodles which sure got my family's interest. I wasn't feeling that great and knew I had to get out of the house so I asked sister if she was interested in trying here. Sent them their lunch special and also mentioned their grand opening special of Jajangmyeon at $9.99 dine-in only. Family's schedule opened up as their appointment finished early, so we met up at 12:30pm to a nearly full house restaurant. Impressive. I also saw grand opening flowers still on display. Glad to see this business starting off strong. Appreciated the much needed renovation as the restaurant is much brighter and livelier. Because HY is fairly new, there weren't many food pics posted on their Yelp page so we relied on what type of dishes we enjoy and ordered from there. I noticed the entrees are smaller when paired with either Jajangmyeon or Jjamppong. Because there were 4 of us, I opted to get full entrees of spicy shrimp, spicy chicken and sweet and sour pork. We also got 2 lunch specials and a full order of their Jajangmyeon, which is $9.99 until the end of the month. It didn't seem that long before our food came out. We snapped photos of our soon to be full table and it was finally time to dig in. THE VERDICT: Overall, food is made to order here and it was delivered piping hot to our table. The noodles were exceptional. Nice chew and the flavors were there. Surprisingly, the Mongolian beef and Sweet and Sour Pork were executed well. I could taste the wok hei and the pork was still crunchy. Happy that the sweet and sour sauce is automatically served on the side. We didn't think highly of their spicy shrimp and chicken was we had better at another restaurant. We also weren't a fan of their mapo tofu. Flavor was good but didn't like the usage of firm tofu. Texture was off and less desirable. Service was above average. Staff came to check on us and refilled our water cups and brought us takeout containers. Overall, a great first experience at HY where I'd be game for a return visit. I'd like to sample more of their offerings from their extensive menu. NOTES: 1) Do not park in the lots of neighboring businesses as your car will be towed away. If HY's lot is full, look for street parking. 2) I saw Jo Y.'s check in as we sat down and immediately saw her and Marvin. We exchanged words as she was leaving the restaurant just as we submitted our food order.

    Hailey W.

    As a huge fan of jajangmyeon, I had been waiting to try Hong Yeon since I saw their "Opening Soon" signs! From their fresh, homemade noodles, to their perfectly hearty and savory sauce, to their large portion, their jajangmyeon definitely did not disappoint. While some of their other dishes are more pricey, this was a reasonable $14, and they also offer weekday lunch combos too. We also tried their Sizzling Rice Soup and Fried Chicken with Hot Sauce. The soup was flavorful and also included a generous amount of fillings, and the chicken also had a delicious, almost sweet-and sour sauce that wasn't too spicy (but as someone whose spice tolerance isn't great, no complaints there). It looks like others have had mixed experiences with the service here, but I personally thought it was great! We were greeted warmly by who I think were the owners or managers of the restaurant, and our waiter was friendly and efficient. We were also seated right away, which was a surprise given that it was a weekend and I had heard they got crowded when they were still offering their opening lunch specials. There were still a good amount of other customers the entire time I was there, though! Overall, I was impressed by the meal I had here and would definitely come back!

    Kkanpoong shrimp
    Andie Hojun L.

    Was so excited to try this new place right as they opened for their dinner hours starting at 5pm. We got seated right away and the place filled up quickly with people waiting out the door. Service was quick and ambiance was great. Clean and bright atmosphere; gave a more modern vibe for a Korean Chinese restaurant! Bathrooms are important also and they were clean and renovated. We got the jjajangmyun, sweet and sour pork, spicy jjamppong, and kkanpoong shrimp. We loved everything except the kkanpoong shrimp. It was soggy and the flavoring was mediocre; not worth $43. My favorite was the spicy jjamppong! Very good flavoring and the spicy was so good, you'll definitely sweat! Highly recommend if you like spicy food. Jjajangmyun was solid and tangsooyook (sweet and sour pork) was very crispy on the outside and juicy and steamy on the inside! Not cheap but worth it in my opinion! We'll definitely be going back. It looks like their lunch specials are great deals!

    Raymond K.

    We were in the area when my wife suggested we try Hong Yeon's Jajang. She had eaten at the former Maple Garden Restaurant numerous times, so she was familiar with the location. Her golf friend told her about this new business. Our timing was good - there was ample seating when we arrived. Everything appeared clean and attractive. We sat close to the entrance, near the cashier. My wife conversed with one of the Korean-speaking waitresses and ordered Jajangmyeon and the Sweet and Sour Pork Combo, which comes with Jajangmyeon. In the meantime, the place was filling up fast. We both had bowls of Jajang and shared the sweet and sour pork. The Jajang was delicious, and so was the sweet and sour pork. We enjoyed our lunch very much, and my wife rates Hong Yeon among the best of its kind on Oahu.

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    We were so hungry that six of us scuffed up our minute chicken over cake noodles. The sauce was so…read moretasty and savory that it softened the cake noodles. The minute chicken was fried well done and Choy Sum was crunchy (1/2 cooked). I dipped my chicken in mustard and shoyu. It really didn't need it but I love the flavor of mustard. Someone order side of soup, but looked like chicken broth. Of course, we have to have our hot tea. One of the ladies had the fried fish balls over loose noodles...no complaints from that side...just quiet eating. The service was great very attentive. And ambiance was average... Come check this place out! Ciao!

    Cake Noodle Fact: Cake noodles aren't "cake" in the dessert sense (tragic, I know). "Cake" refers…read moreto the noodle being pressed into a round, compact disk before it's pan-fried, which is exactly how you get that crispy-meets-soft texture moment. And yes, now I will absolutely be thinking about them often. If you think you know cake noodles because you've had Cantonese noodles before, Lee Ho Fook in Honolulu's Chinatown is here to humble you. I was definitely humbled. Tucked along the canal in Chinatown, Lee Ho Fook Restaurant is one of those cozy little neighborhood spots where the tables are close, the room is snug, and the noodles do all the talking. My Honolulu homies, twinsie "Auntie" Nadine C. and Cycle Buddy Randy S., brought me here for noodles and I'm eternally grateful they did. We ordered the Minute Chicken Cake Noodles, tossed noodles with choi sum and won ton, plus a side of ong choy. Every plate understood the assignment. As an Arizona girl, I had never had minute chicken or cake noodles before and fully assumed they'd be in the same lane as Cantonese noodles. Yelpers, I was wrong. Delightfully wrong. Cake noodles are a Cantonese classic but the magic is all in the texture: pan-fried until golden and crisp on the outside, while the center stays soft enough to soak up all that glossy savory sauce. It's the best of both noodle worlds - crispy and chewy. A true textural delight. The Minute Chicken Cake Noodles were the star for me. That contrast between the crispy edges and soft middle was wildly satisfying, and the chicken was silky, savory, and exactly the kind of comfort food that makes you stop mid-bite just to appreciate what's happening. The tossed noodles with choi sum and won ton were equally comforting in a more classic, no-fuss way, and the ong choy was the perfect green side dish that was garlicky, fresh, and necessary. Lee Ho Fook is small, comforting, and exactly the kind of place you want when what you really need is a bowl of something delicious and humble. Come hungry, bring a few friends, and order the cake noodles.

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    Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Small simple work area facing the front where seats are for only about 10 couples. A friendly atmosphere, relaxing for us.

    Small simple work area facing the front where seats are for only about 10 couples. A friendly atmosphere, relaxing for us.

    Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Lunch @Lee Ho Fook Restaurant-; 3/30/2025. I Ordered one of my Fave,"Minute Chicken Cake Noodles!".Gravy separated also.So yummy their Food.

    Lunch @Lee Ho Fook Restaurant-; 3/30/2025. I Ordered one of my Fave,"Minute Chicken Cake Noodles!".Gravy separated also.So yummy their Food.

    Lee Ho Fook Restaurant - Lunch from @Lee Ho Fook Restaurant; 3/27/2024. I ordered my Fave Minute Chicken Cake Noodle, w/the Gravy on the side.

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    Lunch from @Lee Ho Fook Restaurant; 3/27/2024. I ordered my Fave Minute Chicken Cake Noodle, w/the Gravy on the side.

    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant - Menu (01/2025)

    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant

    4.1(519 reviews)
    0.9 mi
    $$

    They moved across the street 3 weeks ago. Free Parking is underneath so covered. The dim sum was…read moredelicious as expected! The service is amazing! They didn't rush us like most restaurants with their 90 minutes time limit. They brought out the food quickly and efficiently. Refilled our water and tea without us asking. Very accommodating when we had special requests. Some of my favorites are the green beans, egg tarts, onion pancakes, and beef chow fun. Highly recommended especially for delicious, authentic Chinese Food!

    KSR moved fr its long time location on Kapiolani to Amanu. It was time to hit up this old skool…read morespot for dim sum. We ordered pork hash, manapua, har gow, spring rolls, pickled cucumbers ($12.95) and a platter of char siu & duck. The dim sum was about $8/each, which I thought was very reasonable. My buddy really likes siao mai, and he said KSR has the best ones out of the places I have brought him to in HNL. On the other hand, the manapua was just okay: The ratio of meat to bao was low. I took char siu fr the platter and added it to the bao. We might have been better off skipping the baos and ordering a rice or noodle plate. The har gow and spring rolls were pretty good. The rolls arrived piping hot, and the har gow had a nice texture in the wrapper. Fourthly, the cucumber was fresh & crunchy, and had lots of garlic. I ate some with the char siu to cut thru the fat. Lastly, the char siu & duck platter was very good. They do a good job of putting some char on the bbq pork. The duck was tasty, but there were a couple of bony pieces. Regarding the ambiance, its big in here. Although they don't use carts, the aisles are wide. The servers were friendly & warm. I would def return for dim sum, but I also want to come for dinner. The food is very good, and the prices are reasonable.

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    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant - Dining room

    Dining room

    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant - Deep fry shrimp

    Deep fry shrimp

    Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant - Seafood bean curd roll

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    Seafood bean curd roll

    Hong Yeon - chinese - Updated May 2026

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