Honolulu Bistro Food Truck in Waikiki brings its gourmet grilled cheese concepts from the Ala Moana Center to an outdoor patio setting. Located at Kalākaua Ave, this spot is known for vibrant, creative comfort food, a welcoming casual vibe, and fresh made-to-order drinks. It's definitely a fun stop for locals and visitors alike. We ordered (2) strawberry lemonades, (1) peach lemonade, and (1) lavender lemonade. Their homemade lemonades are brightly flavored, and made with quality fresh ingredients! You can taste the fresh citrus in every sip! The drinks were on point, super refreshing (especially in this humidity) and definitely cleansed the palate before eating out. Service was also great, our drinks were made to order and ready in a timely manner. We will definitely be back! read more

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Just a heads up the Yelp pin location is incorrect. Glad I read the reviews that said it's at the Ala Moana mall before walking over from my hotel. Probably need a car/uber if you're in the further East end or the even center of Waikiki. The confusing thing is that when you search on Google Maps "2002 Kalākaua ave" it shows the yelp pin location. But if you search "Honolulu Bistro" it will show you the mall location, but lists the same 2002 Kalakaua address. See screenshots. read more

Honolulu Bistro - Yelp Pin location. It's actually at the mall in the circle. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Tried the coconut lemonade, pineapple lemonade, mango lemonade, & cotton candy lemonade. All were great and tastes just like the flavor selected. Lemonade was very sweet, which I personally like. Flavoring was just syrups but still pretty good. read more

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Honolulu Bistro is absolutely amazing! It's a hidden gem right behind the main food court at Ala Moana. The woman who works at the front is always very sweet and friendly, and the interior decor is so cute! There are several high top chairs, a couch, and some small tables inside and outside for seating. Onto the best part - the food! I've tried the Pesto Deluxe, the Spamwich, and the Pastrami. All of them are amazing!!! The sandwiches are freshly toasted, and the proportions of each topping is perfect. With every bite, I get a nice cheese pull, and just enough of every ingredient so it feels balanced - there's never one bite full of just cheese, and another bite filled with all the sauce. I'm honestly shocked at how evenly they spread all the ingredients every time. Most other sandwich shops I've visited don't have this consistency! You can tell that the sandwiches are freshly made. They're warm when they come out, and you immediately get that fresh cheese pull when picking up one half. I'm looking forward to my next visit! I'm definitely going to come more often. read more

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The foods always fresh great smoothies and - the best deal salads at ala moana shopping mall. I work here and so glad I discovered the feta strawberry salad and amazing pesto grilled cheeses. It's a nice chill spot in chaos of the mall. Staff is always friendly and nice environment to chat and staff always serving Aloha !!! read more

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I will follow them wherever they go! Andrew and Amy are a great team who will work hard to bring you Ono (tasty!) grilled cheese sandwiches with pastrami, spam and more, plus their tomato soup, salads, smoothies, lemonades and coffee drinks. My mouth is watering just thinking about their food! And with their Aloha hospitality, it is the full package dining experience. They closed their spot at Ala Moana Center, but they've got the cutest (of course, with the decorations!) food truck in Waikiki - check them out and support your local, small businesses! read more

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You would never guess that such a small spot tucked away in the basement of Ala Moana could be THIS good. I'm not even a tomato soup person, but this was, without exaggeration, the best tomato soup I've ever had in my life. We loved it so much that we came back again. It's the perfect place to slow down after shopping, sit comfortably, eat real food, and not commit to a big and expensive mall restaurant. The sandwiches are top-notch. On one visit we came during peak lunch time, and it was really busy. The wait felt long and I can I admit I was a little annoyed at first. But the moment the food arrived, all irritation disappeared (and I even felt slightly guilty for complaining). It was so worth it. The mozzarella pesto sandwich is incredible -- fresh, flavorful, perfectly balanced. The pastrami sandwich is just as good. Even our toddler loved the food: he happily shared the soup and sandwiches with us. The mango smoothie was fine, but not the highlight -- a little on the sour side, maybe not mango season. Everything else? Outstanding. The atmosphere is another big plus. The place feels cozy and thoughtfully designed. There's a lovely sofa corner, and even when it's busy, many people order to go, so the seating turnover works well. We managed to sit down both times without stress. The staff is super friendly, happy to help, and great about packing leftovers if you need it. Highly recommend if you're at Ala Moana and want something comforting, delicious, and genuinely well done. read more

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Located on the first floor of Ala Moana, this place is a gem. It's absolutely beautiful on the inside. Upon entering, you'll be promptly greeted by staff. They've got a variety of different amazing sandwich options from savory to sweet, then offer delectable sides to include local kettle cooked chips, tomato soup, and smoothies too! They do have seating available, but it is minimal. Luckily, if it is busy, the food court is right around the corner for additional seating. Ultimately, we elected for Da Aloha and The Pastrami seeing as how it was lunch time. Both meals came out in a reasonable amount of time and looked amazing. Luckily for us, the taste matched, and the meal was exactly what we were looking for as something refreshing without being too heavy on an adventure-filled afternoon. Give this place a try! read more

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I had seen a social media post of the pastrami sandwich with an egg added to it that I had to make a visit. It did not disappoint. I also got the tomato soup, which was very good, and a lychee lemonade. I would definitely make another visit to have another lychee lemonade...absolutely delicious! The ambiance was cool and service was superb. The ladies that took my order and put it together were so very pleasant and hospitable! I'm going to have to make a few more visits to try the other items and drinks! read more

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We finally got to try Honolulu Bistro and it did not disappoint. This place was recommended by a lot of reviewers and we were happy that it lived up to the hype. We decided on the PBBH and Da Aloha sandwiches. The PBBH is a peanut butter, banana and honey grilled sandwich dusted with powdered sugar. The peanut butter was ooey gooey and everything worked so well together! I could eat this sandwich every single day. No joke! Da Aloha is a rainbow grilled cheese on garlic bread. The buggah was winnahz! And the cheese pull was IG worthy. Next time we're going to try it with the tomato soup. Drooling as I write this. Service was top notch. Super friendly and helpful. The restaurant was cute and had a lot of photo spots. They also serve fresh smoothies and all drinks are made in-house. So if you find yourself at Ala Moana looking for a spot to grab a bite, walk outside of the foodcourt facing the beach and take a right. A couple doors down you will find this unassuming, awesome spot. read more

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Stopped by Honolulu Bistro and tried the pastrami sandwich. Flavor? Actually pretty solid. But I'm not gonna lie--I had to work for it. Like, elbows in, grip tight, focus mode activated. It was one of those sandwiches where you pause halfway and reflect on your life choices. By the time I finished, I felt like I earned a badge or something. Respect to the sandwich, but low-key... food shouldn't feel like CrossFit. The drink though? Fire. Best part of the meal, no hesitation. I wish I remembered what I ordered because I would absolutely get it again and gatekeep the name a little. Service was chill, the vibe was relaxed. Worth a stop if you're hungry and ready to actually commit to a sandwich. But if you're looking for easy, effortless joy in a meal, this one might have you clocking in. read more

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They are never open, I tried doing there and called several times That dont answer their phone. read more

I'm from Maui and I make Honolulu Bistro a must go to place every time I visit my son on Oahu. Their sandwiches are amazing! I Love their pastrami sandwich, loaded with pastrami and cheese that ooozes when pulled apart. Dipped in their special sauce served with pickles on the side is epic! Their Deluxe Pesto is another winner. Filled with moist chicken with their delicious homemade pesto and loaded with cheese. You need to buy their special tomato soup to dip the sandwich into. The sandwiches was stringy pulled apart even after 20 minutes. The service there is the Best! Andrew and Kelly are one of the most friendliest people I know. Don't know them personally but they make me feel like I have known them forever. Makes for a pleasant time while I wait for my order. Their food truck is the cutest thing I've ever seen! Stops people in their tracks when you see it. The place feels so local and comfortable. In all, Honolulu Bistro is a must go to place for specialty sandwiches. Haven't tried their smoothies but my son said it was really good. So go ahead and check them out! They're the BEST ‼ read more

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Great find for lunch! Located on 1st floor of the mall, outside of the Makai Market Food Court, facing the parking garage. Local husband and wife team own and operate. Very friendly and made good suggestions. Small establishment with counter top seats. We ordered the pastrami and the spamwich. Both were great but my husband and I agreed the spamwich was the best. We also got the coconut mocha frappe and hazelnut frappe which were delicious as well. We will definitely be back when we are in the area again! read more

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I've followed this business for a year or so on Instagram and never had a chance to try it. I finally stopped by and it didn't disappoint. I ordered the Deluxe Chicken Pesto Sandwich and the Coffee Coconut Frappe. Everything is made to order so there is a little wait time but service was awesome. This is a small little hole in the wall outside of the Ala Moana Food Court but very nicely decorated. Both of my products was delicious and I look forward to trying more. read more

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The grilled cheese was not fresh , it tasted rubbery and like old oil. The tomato's soup tasted watered down. The service was okay as the lady was nice. It did take 25 minutes to get our food, which was okay but there was no one else in the place? The flowers stuck into brown paper is on the eating counter all the way across the counter. There is not much room for the plate of food. As the flowers take up a lot of counter space. read more

We had a great sandwich at Honolulu Bistro! The restaurant is warm and festive.The female owner was kind and engaging! We'll be back! read more

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The store is so cute inside and the service was wonderful! It was my first time and they answered all my questions about the menu!!! I got the tomato soup and the pastrami sandwich. Unfortunately I did not like the tomato soup, it tasted like tomato water; but the sandwich was delicious!! I'll definitely be back to try a smoothie and the pesto deluxe!! read more

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When I tell you i've been waiting a month to try this and this place didn't disappoint!! The man working was absolutely amazing and very kind. He even told us how to pull it to make sure it was the experience I was looking for. 10/10 grilled cheese with that garlicky bread and delicious tomato soup. read more

I just met my new absolutely favorite pastrami sandwich!!! I actually popped in moreso to get my wife something new as she loves pesto sandwiches, in which I was going to get myself a plate lunch somewhere else haha. I am glad I didn't and also decided to give their pastrami sandwich a try. It was oh soooooo deliciosoooooo! Seems pretty obvious that you stuff a grill cheese with pastrami and it would be a hit haha. The bread was toasted and had a nice crunch, the cheese oh so gooey played so well with that slight funk and saltiness of the pastrami. The place is also decorated bright and vibrant, with some music in the background, and a cool little back drop for pictures. The server was very polite and helpful. Passed by this place a whole lot in the past, my mistake was not trying it earlier haha. I will definitely be back when I am feeling some pastrami cravings!!! read more

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My kid really loves the peanut butter and jelly sandwich (smooth peanut butter). The pastrami sandwich is also really tasty and yummy if you are ever craving a really good pastrami sandwich. The customer service is top notch. I don't think people realize this but customer service is so important. It's what keeps customers coming back. honolulu bistro has some pretty amazing customer service and great sense of humor, who can extra bonus to walk out with a laugh or smile to brighten the day. Highly recommend them. They are located on the 1st floor of Ala Moana Shopping center beachside, just outside of the food court to the right of it if you're facing beachside. Great grab and go to walk over to the beach and picnic too! It's literally right across the street from Ala Moana beach park. Nice location in the mall. read more

Great service, great music, and I throughly enjoyed my head turning "Da Aloha" grilled cheese w a cup of their tomato soup. It's garlicky, cheese, and beautiful. read more

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Overall this place is a great environment and provides great tasting food! I ordered the Pastrami sandwich and it definitely did not disappoint! This was my first time here and the guy who assisted me recommended the pastrami. Great recommendation!! The pastrami came out hot and served with pickles and a cheese sauce on the side. There is a small area to sit and enjoy your food. The music and vibes in this restaurant is very good and welcoming. Will definitely be back to try more things on the menu!! read more

First off very beautiful eye catching shop. When you walk in Andrew was very kind and welcoming. I never been here so I ask for a suggestion and he suggested something I just craved Pastrami sandwich. It's the best pastrami sandwich I've had in a while on Oahu. Nice hot and toasted, cheese nice and melted perfect temperature. Came with a sauce and pickles great compliment. The vibe inside is perfect nice local music very cool and clean shop. We are coming back for sure!!! read more

Honolulu Bistro - Thank you Andrew for the perfect suggestion which killed my crave perfectly. Hot pastrami Sandwich. - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

So yes, I'm back here to give it another try. Can't find PB & J grilled sandwiches anywhere for take-out. It's misters favorite, we have this place in mind when in town together. I ask for a special sandwich to be made, peanut butter with marshmallow fluff. They happily make it without any hassle. I tried making it at home, seems simple enough, definitely not the same. Might be the type of bread they use, perfect for grilling. Expect a wait for your freshly grilled sandwich. No trash cans, just give your trash to the cashier to throw away. read more

The novelty of a rainbow grilled cheese is an experience worth but I wouldn't come back. It is kind of expensive for grilled cheese and it is good but not 14.00 good. They make it with a garlic spread which made it taste much yummier. See my video. This place is facing parking lot just outside of the jollibee at the makai food court. read more

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This is my kind of spot... Made to order grilled cheese sandwiches and Tomato Soup. Although I thought it was delicious, I also thought it was a bit pricey. We got 3 sandwiches (1 Pesto Deluxe and 2 Pastramis), 3 cups of Tomato Soup, a side salad and a fruit cup. This came out to $80. The sandwiches were crispy and ooey gooey cheesey. However, I had high expectations for the Tomato Soup after reading the reviews but unfortunately I didn't care too much for it. It didn't quite have that rich "home-made" flavor to me. But don't get me wrong, we definitely enjoyed the food. The woman who assisted me at the counter was super nice and she carefully ensured my order was correct and packed up well. If you're in the area I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

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It was so fyeee, and Kelly was a great host Food came out quick and tastes great! Lemonade also really good and Kelly constantly made sure we were doing okay! read more

One of the best dishes of all time is a hot tomato soup, with a melted grilled cheese paired with it. Swear to God, it's top 25 foods all-time on a rainy day. Towards the end of our trip in Oahu, the climate switched to rainy, yet humid. The weather was perfect for a grilled cheese The Honolulu Bistro, located right next to the Mall entrance, is a Hawaiian gem. The sir at the register was helpful, and helped us choose our grilled cheese. I opted for the Pastrami, with its protein, cheese and grilled onions. It was the perfect meal for the day. DO NOT FORGET THE TOMATO SOUP when you order read more

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Honolulu Bistro is a whole experience--not just a meal. I came in for a simple tomato soup and rainbow grilled cheese (both were delicious, melty perfection!), but the real star of the show? The guy behind the counter. Seriously, he could moonlight as a stand-up comedian. Super funny, personable, and made the whole visit feel like hanging out with an old friend who also happens to make great food. The decor? Insta-worthy to the max. If you're looking for a place to "do it for the 'gram", this is THE SPOT. Neon signs, colorful vibes, and a grilled cheese that literally looks like a rainbow? Chef's kiss. 10/10 would come back for the food, the laughs, and maybe a new profile pic. read more

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we got the dragon fruit and the jungle beach smoothies. keep in mind it takes time to make these smoothies fresh so we did wait about 10-15 mins for our smoothies. We saw them cutting up whole papayas and pineapples though so we knew it was going to be a real good smoothie. Both smoothies were delicious and you could taste all the fruit they boast is in each one! 10/10 definitely highly recommend. Their menu was extensive but we had already finished lunch so we only got smoothies but I'd go back to try out the grilled cheese too! read more

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The venue was really cute! It was busy when we went and it's a small space so it felt a little crowded. They have a small seating bar inside. I got the chipotle chicken grilled cheese. It tasted so good and it was so warm!!! My mom got the rainbow grilled cheese which looked so cool! read more

CODY stopped by for lunch CODY ordered the pastrami sandwich CODY sandwich was tasty and nice sized CODY counter person was friendly and speedy CODY dining area was clean, and well decorated for Xmas CODY will return to order more food read more

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Always good to visit here. Food is good, but also the service is impressive and friendly.

I wouldn't recommend this place if you want to pay for a $15 basic sandwich. You'd probably be better off making at home for $5. You think this place would be life changing but it was life changing in a bad way. The grilled cheese sandwich was way too salty and the soup tasted like straight up canned. I bought a drink for $10 and was not special in a slight bit. The vibes are okay, but the corner that I sat in had a musty smell. Most importantly I can't believe I waited so long for a grilled cheese sandwich I could make a home. The service is nice but terrible if you consider wait time. read more

The food was decent. It was my first time here. I got the Da Aloha, a mozzarella grilled cheese sandwich with rainbow food coloring. I also got the tomato basil soup to go with it. My friend ordered The Pastrami, a mozzarella and beef pastrami sandwich. Da Aloha tasted like any other grilled cheese sandwich. The rainbow coloring was a little gimmicky, but made for great photo ops. All the little kids and some big kids stopped in front of the glass window and looked at my sandwich. The tomato soup was meh. It was watery and tasted like vegetable soup. My friend liked his The Pastrami. He said the dipping sauce that came with it was really good. I didn't taste his pastrami as I was too busy eating my own sandwich. Maybe the next time I'll order The Pastrami and try it out for myself. read more

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Excellent sandwiches, soups and smoothies. The lady who helped me was super kind and thorough, offering exceptional service. It's situated outside of the food court and is well decorated and clean. Definitely worth a visit. read more

A MILLION STARS To the staff, the food, and the atmosphere! Great drinks too! Would definitely recommend to anyone looking for nice lunch/dinner read more

I am a longtime lover of Honolulu Bistro. Long before the remodel and addition of the food truck. From Day 1 I have been addicted to the OG and Tomato soup. And now with the flavored lemonade? Absolute best comfort food. Not to mention their adorable decor and top notch service? Heck I even like their funny IG videos. Absolutely gem of a place. read more

I discovered this establishment in places to visit in Honolulu. My inner child came out when I sat the fun rainbow grilled cheese sandwich and had to order it immediately. I feel like my meal was overpriced for what I received. The wait time was extensive because there was only one employee both taking orders and making the sandwiches. Also when I pulled apart the sandwich the cheese was not melted and gooey like I expected but was already congealed and hard. I did enjoy the tomato bisque soup that I ordered with the sandwich. I noticed they had a lot of appealing drinks and smoothies but didn't want to end up spending 20+ for a lunch so didn't end up trying them. Overall it was overpriced and didn't deliver the experience I was hoping for but was a fun place to visit for a photo op. read more

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