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    I Luv Dumplings

    4.9 (29 reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 3:30 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Yuzu Pork buns
    Bubba Y.

    A morning walk through Honoka'a turned into lunchtime and the lure of dumplings was irresistible. We enjoyed the flavor and spice levels of both the gyoza and buns. And saved one of the two buns for a road snack because they're so filling.

    Inside of restaurants lots of seatings
    Meldies H.

    Delicious whole in the wall authentic dumpling soup, dumplings spare ribs fried chicken

    Mika H.

    I was so happy to find this cute place in the town of Honokaa! We had chicken karaage buns, shrimp dumplings, two different types of ramen bowls and crafted beers Everything was delicious The only disappointment was that my noodles were on the overcooked side. I would definitely come back and want to try different dishes!

    Fried chicken karage bowl

    We stopped here for lunch and it quickly became our best meal of the trip! So many flavors and toppings on the bowl. Super friendly staff as well! Wish we weren't staying so far away or we would have been here for dinner too!

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    chloe o.

    Food is fantastic & very affordable. We had the ube dumplings & boom boom garlic karaage chicken with a beer to share. Absolutely loved the space & the service was great as well. 11/10 would go again!

    Chukka Chicken Salad ! Favorite
    Kealani K.

    I try to eat here every weekend because I work across the street on the weekends . First time I ate there chicken salad I thought about the whole week lol .. I literally can eat that every day . I really like how there are so many little touches of flavor in everything down to the dressings sauces and marinades .. it's such a harmonious play of flavor and textures . I recently tried their miso soup which blew me away . The regular one is a must . but there smoked tofu miso you won't find anything like it . I love it because they smoke the tofu so it gives it such meaty hearty Smokey feel .. but it eats super light and makes you feel good and warm inside . The place is also so unique but pays homage to Honokaa and its history .. very thoughtful and I'm very blessed to have such a great spot close to us !

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    Gary R.

    Took our friends from France here for an early dinner. Food was excellent and very reasonable prices. We all ordered different meals and shared. Highly recommend a visit here.

    Matcha ice cream sandwich
    Kai A.

    Smoked tofu hirata buns (spicy) the best Vegan food I had on the island. The guy asked me how spicy I wanted it and when I asked how he said it was a 6/10 but "flavorful type" and I'm glad I followed his advice. When I picked up my order I came back and got the Vegan matcha ice cream sandwich- the flavor and creaminess coulda fooled anyone that it wasn't dairy based. The only thing I'm disappointed with myself is that I didn't take a pic of the buns before I devoured it. Will definitely come back!

    Valentines prix fix - New York steak with lobster nuggets on purple sweet potatoes
    Lucretia W.

    This adorable little restaurant has a Ramen shop feel, especially at night. Think sitting in a Studio Ghibli film. We went to check it out during the cherry blossom festival and drove the 1-1/2 hours each way to come back for Valentines. From their regular menu their rice bowl was my favorite. All the warm, homey elements that I am still thinking about. The fury sauce should be bottled - it's sooooo good! If we lived closer it would be dangerous! Their Valentines prix fix was an amazing deal and really highlighted everything I love about this place. So much food we took half our steak home! Highly recommend when in the Honokaa area.

    Liz H.

    We continue to frequent "I love dumplings" because the food is excellent/ served w aloha.

    Food was incredible, went twice during week-long stay on the big island and had to try almost everything on the menu - ramen is delicious, as was the hot honey chicken. Service was super fast and prices great as well. Will definitely go out of the way to return in the future

    Dumplings
    Cactinin B.

    Second day eating at this wonderful place. The food is fresh, delicious, perfectly seasoned and just hits the spot. The Karage is crispy, moist and not at all greasy-just the way it should be. The Ahi dumplings are generously stuffed, and that messy sauce and things on top make it so yummy. Great vibe to the place, friendly service, will definitely come back. Had the pork Shoyu noodles yesterday, by the way! So good!

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    Tastes like street food in Japan yum yum yum yum yum the gyoza and friend chicken bowl were excellent

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    OMG, so fresh, authentic and flavorful plus super staff. It's a very cute and friendly restaurant. Mahalo Aisha

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    Super delicious food! Good portions and prices too! So many flavors in every bite! Very friendly staff too! Yummy!

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    Great staff, great food, the workers were very friendly and helped me on what dish to grab. You need to stop by.

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    Good food and service! Historical pictures inside! Clean, and generous portions! Staying open a little later on Thursday and Friday now.

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    Tetsumen Ramen - Char siu ramen

    Tetsumen Ramen

    4.2(616 reviews)
    36.3 mi
    $$

    Love this place! We visited this local favorite on a trip to Hilo. We went for an early weekday…read morelunch, so it wasn't busy. There was parking in the shared lot, but spaces are tiny. Booth seating was perfect for us. The wait staff were super nice and patient with us. Their menu is huge and has a lot of options for customizing. Fortunately, there are diagrams on the wall to help you decide. I got a Miso Standard ramen ($20 with an Ajitama (seasoned soft boiled egg), hard texture, fried garlic, extra noodles. It was fabulous! Really hit the spot. Loved the chewier noodles and the rich, flavorful broth. DH got THE Garlic ramen ($26.50) also with an Ajitama, pork belly, and extra noodles, regular firmness. The kids wanted extra Naruto (fish cakes), 75 cents for 2 small pieces. One of our kids is under age 5, so we got a Miso mini ramen ($9.50 value) for free! Wow! Little one said he did not like the flavor of the seasoned egg. Noodles were very soft, but stayed together, and soaked up a ton of broth so they were flavorful. He said the Miso Mini comes with corn instead of fish cake. We loved all of the toppings. The pork belly was excellent! Portion sizes are great. We had some leftovers to take back. Overall, a fantastic place to satisfy those ramen cravings!

    Everything about this place is awesome! Our server was so attentive and friendly. We came on a…read moreTuesday night and only waited a few minutes, but I can tell this place gets busy. The food seems like authentic Japanese cuisine and everything was super delicious. My dad loved his tantan ramen - nutty but not heavy. I really liked the chicken katsudon, which was on the saltier side but still so filling and hearty! This was an awesome find and I'm so glad we stopped here for dinner :-)

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    Tetsumen Ramen - Little Japan

    Little Japan

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    Stamina bowl

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    Menu items on the bar seating.

    Teshima Restaurant - Steak cooked perfectly

    Teshima Restaurant

    4.4(1k reviews)
    47.7 mi
    $$

    We tried out this legendary Japanese Hawaiian diner near the end of our trip. It is literally like…read morea slice out of history! Not to be missed! They have a TV showing historical clips of the Japanese immigrants who moved to Hawaii. We learned so much just dining there! The servers were very nice and friendly. They even offer free, hot green tea. It wasn't crowded when we went there for lunch. The server said we could order from the dinner menu too. The restaurant is decorated with a bunch of old family photos. It's not a fancy food location, but a place that is in the locals' hearts. Also, it's not standard Japanese American food, so don't come in looking for rolls and such! Instead, they serve fresh, perfectly prepared Japanese food with a Hawaiian twist, favorites like saimin and shrimp tempura. The large saimin ($16.17) was delicious and really hit the spot. Toppings were Spam, eggs, and veggies. Simple, but tasty! Shrimp tempura appetizer ($14.85) was a pretty large sized dish. The pieces have a lot of crunchy batter and the kids loved it. It was a bit greasy, but that's to be expected. DH got a Oyako Donburi with sashimi ($21.93). Wow, the sashimi was truly amazing! So tender, it just melts in your mouth. The eggs were cooked with bamboo pieces which kinda threw DH off. I liked them, but DH would've preferred it without. The flavor is sweet/salty and pretty mild. It came with miso soup and some pickles. Parking is right in the front and backs into the main road. It can be spicy getting out if traffic is heavy. They don't have a lot of bathrooms, so there might be a wait. Those are the downsides. Otherwise, a wonderful local place to eat!

    After reading about the extensive history of this long-standing Japanese/Hawaiian family…read morerestaurant, we had to come check it out. I got the No. 3 Teishoko which comes with Miso Soup, Sashimi, Sukiyaki, Shrimp Tempura, Sunomono, Tsukenomo, and Rice. The tuna was so smooth and melts in your mouth. And I loved the flavor of the pairing of pickled vegetables with the sukiyaki (flavorful and tender). I do wish the shrimp tempura had a little more shrimp and less tempura batter though. Also, we didn't realize that our waitress was the great granddaughter of Grandma Teshima herself. She was so nice to us during our visit! I would recommend checking out this restaurant. Looking forward to trying out their breakfast the next time we come back!

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    Teshima Restaurant - The main dining room

    The main dining room

    Teshima Restaurant - Fried ahi meal

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    Big Island Tokyo Table - California rolls

    Big Island Tokyo Table

    4.0(28 reviews)
    13.5 mi

    I came during a Friday lunch rush and they were turning out orders pretty fast here. It's counter…read moreservice where you order, wait for your food, and either take it home or eat it in the food court (it's not about the ambiance, it's about the flavors). I got the pork bento which came with miso soup and an iced tea and it was $32 with tax and tip. Kind of on the expensive side for lunch but it was a lot of food and it tasted flavorful and fresh. Pros Fast fresh Japanese food Cons Food court or take-away (not a major con but worth noting)

    A another local boutique Owner recommended this place to us, and we decided to come check it out…read more Sadly, we were full at the time and have not walked off our lunch yet. Lol. We were able to order an iced Matcha tea and it was really good, but a little light in flavor. Lol. I was really excited to try their Ube smoothie, but it was pre-mixed with cow, milk, and since I'm lactose intolerant, I wouldn't be able to have it comfortably. Lol. The lady that helped us was incredibly friendly, sweet and nice, and she knew everything about the food and drinks. She was very apologetic about the cow milk and the smoothie being premixed. Hee. They also had a little Ready To Go take out counter area with some delicious looking items. I took a picture of that as I took a picture of the drink. I will have to go back for lunch and write update my review. Hee

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    Big Island Tokyo Table - To-go items if you are in a rush.

    To-go items if you are in a rush.

    Big Island Tokyo Table - Refrigerated section with sushi, sides, & dessert ready to go!

    Refrigerated section with sushi, sides, & dessert ready to go!

    Big Island Tokyo Table - Brown sugar milk tea with tapioca boba

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