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    Kevin's Kitchen

    4.1 (188 reviews)
    Closed 9:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    KEVIN'S KITCHEN ATMOSPHERE

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    Loud
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Jellyfish
    Vicky L.

    Fast and efficient service! Came for my dad's birthday. Ordered a lot of dishes. The only issue is that we ordered shrimp fried rice but they gave us beef fried rice, so we just ordered another shrimp fried rice. Everything was pretty good. I just wish the jellyfish came with pork like it normally is at other Chinese restaurants. Iconic pairing. Very casual. Mango pudding dessert, good and not very sweet.

    Jackie K.

    I can't believe I haven't written a review for Kevin's Kitchen! It's our new favorite place for the Onolicious shoyu chicken and stir fried green beans and pork. We have ordered the roast pork, char siu, beef chow fun and more. Everything is freshly made to order. They are pretty busy during lunch and dinner so be prepared to wait a little for your food. We mostly order take out because this place is so busy. Some of the dishes can be on the saltier side, so if your watching your salt intake, be prepared to drink lots of water. Great place for moist and very tasty shoyu chicken! They give you the sauce so you control how much sauce you want to put on the chicken. You get a ton of white rice with the shoyu chicken plate. Instead, order 1/2 a shoyu chicken for less $$, and you will receive more chicken and no rice! It's a restaurant that has nice decor. But it definitely gets loud when it's a full house. No restrooms available in the restaurant. Ask for a key to access restrooms located nearby. Enjoy a meal here.

    Kelly K.

    Kevin's Chinese food is a popular restaurant. Frankly I don't get it. I made a reservation for 7 at 3p on a weekday. The restaurant was expectedly empty and just after we sat down the staff came out with their meal and ate on adjacent tables. While that's not a huge deal, it took forever to place our order because we had to wait for the waiter to finish eating his meal, We ordered a lot of food but all of it was so strongly seasoned I was shocked. Ong choi (2.5/5) this was just ok Spicy eggplant (3/5) very strong flavors and just average Steamed ground pork (1/5) surprisingly no flavor. Just steamed pork with a smattering of salt Crispy pork (3/5) thin crispy skin, meat. Not bad Char siu (3/5) possibly the best dish. The meat cut was gristly but the flavor was good Beef chow fun (3/5) a decent dish but nothing noteworthy Kau yuk (1/5) the worst dish and by far the worst version of this dish. The huge chunks of taro and pork belly were smothered in an insanely strong red bean sauce that overwhelmed. Avoid. Service was poor and not friendly at all. While I'm used to cold service at Chinese restaurants the service here was indifferent. They filled our tea pot once and basically ignored us. Prices are on the higher side and frankly the food quality was average. Parking is ample as the restaurant shares parking with other businesses. After the late lunch my parents commented that they would never want to return. The food was just not worth the money and hassle. LOCATION: 3/5 FOOD: 2.5/5 SERVICE: 2/5 VALUE: 2/5 AMBIANCE: 2/5 PET FRIENDLY: doubtful CLEANLINESS: 2.5/5 PARKING: 3/5

    Char siu and roast duck plate lunch special
    Doris D.

    We've been there at least 3x already, it's our new go-to Cantonese restaurant. Their char siu and roast duck are amazinggggg - Sandy's is still the best but Kevin's is pretty dang close. Everything's top notch: Char siu - highly recommend Roast pork Roast duck - highly recommend Beef chow fun Crispy seafood noodles Steamed whole sea bass - highly recommend Sizzling tenderloin beef Salt and pepper squid Mushroom veggies medley Salt and pepper pork chops Kailan Salt and pepper shrimp

    Char Siu/Roast Pork Plate. $13.
    Garrett Aka Glowz L.

    Kevin's Kitchen next to Times Beretania has changed owners many times over the years. I tried it under the previous ownership and honestly the food was not good, so I never went back. Recently new owners took over and I decided to give it another try -- and I'm really impressed. This is my second visit and both times the roast pork and char siu were excellent. The roast pork is packed with flavor with crispy skin and juicy meat, exactly how it should be. The char siu is also very good -- not overly sauced but still full of flavor. The pan-wok vegetables had a great color, tasted fresh, and were cooked perfectly. There's plenty of parking and it's a good spot for groups. I'm definitely looking forward to trying more dishes from their menu. 5 out of 5 stars.

    dinner plate
    Angel H.

    My uncle and his family visited from Seattle last month. They invited us to a family dinner. I've been here before for lunch and loved it. It was my first time having dinner here and it was just as good. My uncle ordered seafood pumpkin soup, gau gee, orange chicken, salt and pepper shrimp, Chinese fried chicken, roast duck, tofu with shrimp paste on top, e mein, stir fry fish fillet, char siu and ong choy. Everything was delicious, especially the roasted meats. That's what this place is known for. However, my absolute favorite of the night was the seafood pumpkin soup. It had bits of salted duck egg in it. I loved it so much. It has to be ordered a day in advance. It is an acquired taste though. A few people on our table didn't want theirs, so more for me, lol. I drank three bowls and was pretty much full after that.

    Hong Kong lemon iced tea
    Marissa K.

    Got take out from here the other day of their salt and pepper pork chops, shrimp fried rice and garlic Chinese broccoli. Everything was delish! Love getting take out from here!

    Kuk yuk with taro casserole
    Elizabeth M.

    Ambiance: Overall, ambiance is what you'd expect from a casual, small, urban neighborhood restaurant. - It's pretty busy, and since it's a small place, it tends to be on the louder side with all the activity from people working and people dining. - We went around 5:30 pm on a Saturday night, and were able to snag the last available table. Service: Overall, service was quick and casual. - We were brought menus, then served hot tea and ice water right after sitting down. - Food began coming out relatively quickly after ordering. First dishes came out about 10 minutes after ordering, with the main dishes coming out about 15-20 minutes after ordering. Food: Overall, the food was tasty! My mom and dad kept commenting on how much they enjoyed everything. - We ordered the ong choy with bean curd sauce, Shanghai-style fried noodles, char siu & roast pork, and kuk yuk with taro casserole. We each also had a bowl of rice. Everything we ordered was more than enough for the 3 of us. We polished off everything except for about half of the fried noodles. Parking: Kevin's Kitchen is right across from Times Supermarket on Beretania, so parking was very easy. If I'm hungry and in the area, I'd definitely eat at or order takeout from here again!

    Char Siu & Roast Pork lunch special
    Kristina C.

    My family told me to check out Kevin's kitchen for their lunch special and honestly it wasn't bad at all. Service is really quick, inside is pretty small, so if you have a small party you might end up sharing a table with another party (I thought this was very Hong Kong hahah). Anyways, I got the Char Siu & Roast Pork lunch special. The Pork ended up being a dry and for the char siu some pieces would be a good balance of lean and fatty, but other pieces would be super fatty or super lean. The vegetables were really good and the sauce that was on the rice tasted really good too. Overall, I would recommend sharing a bowl and then getting one other dish to share. The portion is really big and worth it. I would come back again!

    Gaugee and Pumpkin Egg Drop Soup
    Kimmy L.

    Kevin's Kitchen is the hottest new Cantonese restaurant in town and they're hot for a reason. Seating can be tight as it's not a large restaurant, and so call in ahead of time if you have a large group and also place orders ahead of time too. My family and group arrived at 5pm on a weekend and were able to reserve a table and food ahead of time. We ordered the... PUMPKIN EGG DROP SOUP- this was definitely a different menu item that I've never seen anywhere else. While the color was a rich pumpkin orange/yellow color, the flavor was pretty subtle overall. Would only recommend if you're tired of the usual soup selection and want to try something different. GAU GEE (deep fried pork wontons)- these were nice and hot out of the fryer. I will say that they were smaller and a little dryer than Asia Manoa's gau gee, but still decent. Paired with the sweet and sour sauce, it was a fantastic appetizer. LOBSTER - as someone who normally doesn't like lobster that much, this dish actually one of my favorites of the night. It was tender and not overly salty. I especially loved the slurry sauce they put on the noodles which gave the dish a silky and creamy texture. CHAR SIU (roast pork) - Kevin's Kitchen might honestly make the BEST char siu I've ever had. The pork was super moist and tender and very well marinated in sweet and savory Chinese bbq sauce. I would 100% order this dish again. ONG CHOY- the Ong Choy had good flavor, but was honestly a little tough which made me question it freshness. I would recommend a different choy instead. LEMON CHICKEN - if you're looking for something sweet, this is a great pick. The lemon sauce glaze was nice and viscous and paired well with the crunchy and moist fried chicken pieces. Service was decent and the waiters made sure we had enough tea at all times. They also switched out our plates mid-meal for clean plates. While the food was 5/5 stars, the atmosphere was less so. The interior is fine and relatively clean. However, the bathroom situation is less so. Kevin's Kitchen doesn't have bathrooms inside of the restaurant and so you have to get a key to go use the shared strip mall restrooms outside which are honestly kind of sketchy. I didn't go inside, but one of my relatives did and reported that the bathrooms were not very clean and also didn't have soap... this made me question customer hygiene but also worker hygiene. There are no health violations reported (at least as far as I see), but I sincerely hope the workers have a separate bathroom somewhere in the back and are thoroughly washing their hands somewhere in a clean environment... until I know for sure, minus 2 stars. Overall: 5/5 for food, 4/5 for service, 2/5 for atmosphere

    Gon lo mein (off menu request)
    Wina G.

    My friend loves this place so here we are! It's in the Times Supermarket parking lot next to the Japanese bakery Epi-ya (how convenient!). The lot is big but can get full because of the grocery shoppers and patrons of the other businesses. Typical Chinese restaurant but they actually greet you when you come in! There's a hanging meat counter in the back where you can just get your duck and char siu by the pound to go. Lots to offer on the menu but it's a bit pricey IMO. It ranged from $20-28 on average. The lunch specials were reasonable and that's what we were there for. It ran about $13 and $15 for the duck for the 2 choice. One choice was $11. We got the 2 choice "bento" with char siu and roast duck $15. Meat portions were okay-could've had more, IMO- 4 pieces each of the duck and char siu on top of a lot of rice. The marinade/sauce had a sweet taste and I loved it! We also asked if they made gon lo mein ( we were on a search for gon lo mein like how our moms made) and yes- they'd make it for us! Was a pretty large portion for $15.95. Just like our moms-dry thin noodles with veggie toppings. I'd come back just for this. Staff was nice and food came out fast. Both of us came out full. Recommend this place

    Thai style minced pork rice
    Paul C.

    ***4.5 STARS*** After 2 subpar visits to Kevin's Kitchen (KK), I was hesitant trying dinner. My visits had many Chinese patrons so the restaurant was legit but didn't want to try them for dinner. Fellow colleague at my part time job is 1st generation Chinese and he too, was disappointed here for dinner. Step in my BIL's cousin, who celebrated NYE dinner with her staff, family and good friends. She arranged 4 tables and was extended an invite. The catch phrase: Roast goose was on the menu. I don't ever recall seeing or hearing about roast goose being offered in Honolulu. I first had roast goose in Taiwan, then in China and Hong Kong. Compared with roast duck, roast goose is meatier and the meat is more succulent. Life changing. I arrived fashionably late to the dinner that started from 6pm. To my surprise, food service hadn't started yet when I arrived shortly after 620pm. I apologized to the host and hostess by greeting them upon my arrival. At 630pm, dinner started with seafood soup. After assessment, there were diced small shrimp, fish maw and mushrooms, which seemed standard but the flavor was outstanding. Rich and robust depth in flavor but after adding some white pepper and a dash of red wine vinegar, the soup was elevated and to another level. As stated in blogger Melissa Chang's Frolic article back in August 2025, roasted meats are a hit at KK and they sure didn't disappoint. We were served roast pork and char siu and both were delicious. The char siu was very tasty with amazing marbling. Roast pork was succulent good meat to fat ratio but the skin wasn't that crispy. Nonetheless, impressive roasted meats. Next we had cold chicken and jellyfish salad which was a crowd pleaser. Many on our table complimented the finesse and presentation. Absolutely delicious. However, the downside was the jellyfish was sparingly scattered. Would had been better with a better jellyfish to chicken ratio. The highly anticipated roast goose was next served and heard the oohs and ahhs from the neighboring tables. I noticed the roasted goose head and neck chopped and served on the plate. After several table mates snapped photos with their cameras, we took turns serving ourselves. I ended up getting a piece each of white and dark meat. It was perhaps my mistake of hyping this dish as the execution didn't meet my expectations. I had such fantastic roast goose in Asia and KK's version doesn't come close. The skin wasn't crispy and the meat was semi tough and could have used more seasoning. Next dish of beef tenderloin chunks fried with shishito peppers was something I've never had at a Chinese restaurant. The peppers were delicious and tender as it was first deep fried and then stir fried with deep fried garlic and yellow bell peppers. My teeth unfortunately couldn't bite the beef as I had a large chunk so I gave it to favorite nephew by default who devoured it. I really enjoyed the peppers as it had a nice bite, seasoned well with the wok hei essence. There was also a lot of buzz when stir fried grass carp with assorted veggies was served. It had a crunch texture that resembles geoduck and had a semi aftertaste as they are ground feeders. Another tasty dish with wok hei flavor. Another table favorite was the fried crab with exclusive spice blend (garlic and assorted spices that had a bright orange color that wasn't duck egg yolk). Because of my teeth condition I had a piece where I tried the body meat. The crab was executed to perfection and seasoned well. I gave the crab leg to my sister fearing I'd further injure my teeth and ended up sharing one of crab heads with my sister. Thank goodness for Metformin. Although many people enjoyed the stir fried gai lan with dried flounder, it was a tad bit overcooked to my liking. Gai lan should still have a crisp to the stems but it was soft for me. Flavor was spot on. We were advised lobster delivery didn't make it to KK so they substituted big head prawns, which was probably my favorite dish of the night. It was soft flavorful and loved the prawn head butter. The accompanying e-mein noodles were served separately. I mixed the prawn sauce on the braised noodles that were just delicious. When the dried scallop with egg whites fried rice was served, I was absolutely full but took 2 spoons of it. Once again, wok hei was present. Kudos to the chef. For dessert we had mango pudding with evaporated milk. This wasn't the generic pudding mix - - you could test fresh mango and had some pulp in it. Great way to finish the meal. Service was above average, especially it was a full house on NYE. Staff came to switch out our dirty plates, refilled our tea pots, water glasses and even buckets of ice as the hosts provided soft drinks and wine. Overall, a pleasant dinner at KK where I'd be game for another visit. Dinner entrees exceeded my expectations and want to sample more. 2026 #1

    Honey walnut shrimp
    Rod U.

    TL;DR - 90 percent of the dine in guest are speaking Cantonese. Moving beyond the great value, inexpensive lunch menu, this is one of the Island's best Chinese eateries. 1. Chinese BBQ - Meatiest roast duck. Even the back has plenty of meat. Very well seasoned from the inside out. Well roasted. Not overly salty. Uber tender charsiu with a good balance of fat. On the sweeter side but works. Finally, the roast pork. Not overly seasoned. Solid but eclipsed by the other two. 2. Gweilo Chinese - Very well made. ie, the honey walnut shrimp is perfectly cooked. Ethereally crisp, light batter lightly drizzled with a not overly sweetened honey mayo. Lots of candied walnuts a plus. 3. The "authentic" stuff: - Pan fried noodles - A crisp, not oily, cake of thin noodles topped with well cooked protein and barely cooked through veg in a balanced savory sauce that isn't too salty or overpowering. Sampled both the seafood and chicken versions. - Sizzling platters - black bean sauce seasoned smoking, sizzling platters of amazingly not overcooked protein and barely cooked through onions, peppers, and mushrooms. Despite the high heat, neither the bite size pieces of fish or shrimp overcooked. - Hot pots - Well braised, well seasoned, deeply flavored without being overly salty. Beef brisket with bean curd and kau yuk with taro satisfies. Looking forward to some of their pre-order required items in the coming weeks. Very efficient as expected and unexpectedly friendly service. Refreshingly impressive.

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    Lunch specials are very reasonable price. Roasted meats are very good. Sometimes are not easy to find parking.

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    Ask the Community - Kevin's Kitchen

    Is it BYOB?

    I'm so sorry, I'm not sure if this place is BYOB... I did a take out

    Did they have vegetarian menu?

    Is chicken feet on the menu?

    Yes, we serve the sichuan style one(cold, with pepper oil) rather than the hot chicken feet with the black bean sauce. This is named Crystal phoenix claw.

    Do they have a BYOB Policy?

    Yes, please bring your own beer.

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