I finally got to try this place for the first time at the strawberry moon market. Everything was…read moresooo sooo delicious. I personally think this was single-handedly the best musubi/okazuya I have ever had in a meal on this island. It is a shame that they do not pop-up as often but I was very grateful that they were able to make some more food even when the sign said they were "sold out." I guess it was fate that my taste buds were blessed by the hands of this cute Japanese family.

Food is amazing and made to order. Onigiri and side dishes are authentic and just like in Japan!!!read more

We live a stone's throw away from the Samsung Plaza and unless we absolutely have to... we drive…read more This is super important when navigating the ins and outs of this place off of Keeamoku st. The first time I went I loved it. The menu is super simple. Which is a clue that everything is . It lets customers know we do these six things and all are excellent choices. I chose the house special and the kind aunty behind the counter smiled and had my sandwich ready in no time. I happily took it back home (this is important!) and the bread was still crispy like it had come out of the oven! I can not stand when you eat in and the experience is spectacular then you do take out and the smooshy bread completely messed with your Banh-mi experience. This did not disappoint. It wasn't longer than 10 minutes to home but if you ever do Banh-mi take out you understand that the minute you leave the restaurant you are quickly approaching entropy and sometimes if you wait too long it's no longer Banh-mi but sludge that you now have to power through. It might as well be French dip. I digress. The bread was still crispy. And on the second bite I realized something. My tongue can not handle chilis. Tears rolled down my face as I powered through the sandwich. Good tears. And a mental note that when I come back to tell kind aunty please no chilis. Time #2 we drove this time. As we navigated the potholes and the reverse parkers we got a ticket from the unko and he politely asked us where we going... Banh Mi Paradise of course. I could taste the house special minus chilis. "Bruh Dey closed today." I glanced up as the lights were off and my stomach growled longing for that banh-mi. "Go up da street next to itchy butt. Theirs is good too." Sigh no banh mi today. Time #3- we checked yelp. We walked. Lights on. Yessah this is it. I ordered the house special. Kind aunty's sweet eyes laughed at me when I asked for no chills. (Hee hee lightweight) bread was amazing. Captain crunch scraping the roof of my mouth. Sharp bread poking my gums and the pickled vegetables, pate, and meats all done to perfection. This would have been my FAVORITE banh-mi in the summer of 2026.... Until I found a better one. Read my other reviews to see why. Until then Banh-Mi in paradise gets top marks (except parking. But that's not their fault) Great food. Great service. Nice price point. Satisfied stomach.

I gave this place to try since I usually patronize another Vietnamese restaurant in the vicinity…read morebut it was closed today. I was extremely excited to try a new banh mi place. I chose the tofu one. I have no pictures unfortunately as I ate it in the car driving being so hungry. I have to say the bread is excellent. Sometimes it can be crispy on the outside and chewy on the inside but crispy where it rips the inside of your mouth. This was not the case at all. It was less crispy and more soft and chewy. I was extremely happy with the bread. My only complaint is that the food was stacked so I did not get a bite of everything in one bite. I either had a bite of tofu or a bite of the vegetables. It would've been nice to have it a little bit more balanced. Also I would've liked a little bit more of vegetables. I felt they kind of skimped on that. Service was just OK. I was the only customer and it took a bit for me to get my food. Lot's of chatting going on despite the parking attendant telling me that they make a sandwich pretty fast. When I go again? Sure. But I do have other favorites. However, that bread would have me coming back again if they put a little bit more filling.

Was told about this little Korean restaurant in the little mall on the corner of Kona street and…read morePiikoi street. Just before you go the ramp to Ala Moana. It is next to Eggs and Things. Ordered the King Kalbi, which is like the big bone kaibi and comes already cut up on a cast-iron dish. Fried Mundo. Was not deep fried but nicely fried. Not too crispy. The sauce that came with it was very tasty. Looks spicy but it was not. Mostly veggies. Loved the pre meal side dishes and came with rice. Prices seam reasonable. The dinning room is small and I can see how this place fills up during lunch and dinner time Tables are set up for parties of four. Restrooms and dinning room are clean. Parking is in front and you have to compete with the other restaurant. Pros: Price, clean, good taste and alot of parking. Cons: services needs help. Only had one lady. Felt sorry for her and gave her a nice tip for working so hard. Wish the mundo was a little more crispy on the bottom. Wish they had more photos of dishes. My Korean is not very good and some unknown dishes. Would I go back? Yes, first time there. Was give places a return business to try other dishes.

We had a wonderful meal and experience at Cho Dang last night…read more There were plenty of free parking in the evening; day time maybe a little bit more of a challenge because of Eggs n Things next door. The three of us have stone pot beef bibimbap (mixed rice with vegetables), seafood soondubu (soft tofu soup), yugaejang (spicy shredded beef soup), steamed egg and zucchini jun (pancake). The soups were piping hot and delicious, and the rice in the bibimbap was nice and crispy. The zucchini in the jun is still crunchy and not overcooked; the steamed egg is so soft, fluffy and delicious. Don't sleep on the four free banchans (side dishes), they're very good as well. The lady server was friendly and efficient, even though she was the only one for the entire place; and she also handled all the many takeouts. We've been coming here for a number of years, and have always love it. The prices have gone up a little, but I think it is still very reasonable.

To Thai for was AMAZING! I went on a snorkel tour and both the captain an the guide suggested this…read moreplace. We were a group of 6 hangry people. We probably overwhelmed the one server alittle with all of our requests, but she was so sweet and the food was so delicious. I don't even really remember what we ordered but everything was great. I ordered a small thai tea and should have gotten the large. Always get the large!

This is a wonderful Thai family-run restaurant, and the food is absolutely delicious. We ordered…read morethe summer rolls, Pad Thai, crying tiger salad, and pumpkin curry to share, along with sticky rice. Everything was excellent. You can choose your preferred level of spiciness, ranging from "American low" to "Thai hot." We ordered everything at the American low level. So all of our dishes were not very spicy, although the Pad Thai had a bit more heat. We truly enjoyed the meal and would love to come back and try other items on the menu. Thank you for a wonderful dinner!

The food here is great. Best bonchons in Honolulu in my opinion, with great kimchi and crab salad…read more The meat is fresh and the service is kind. They use copper cooktops instead of steel so then temperature of the grill is even and it doesn't get so nasty while you cook. There's a great set for two for $79 that we always get that has five kinds of meat, bonchon, and rice. They have lunch specials too. Restaurant decorations are homey and casual. The staff attitude matches the surroundings with honest smiles and personal attention at the table. They speak Korean and Japanese if that's easier for your party. Skip Millions. Come here.

I came to Yakiniku Seoul with my parents to celebrate my belated birthday, it was our first time…read morehere and it was a such a memorable experience. The food was sooo delicious, everything was fresh, flavorful. The marinated kalbi is one of my favorites. The atmosphere felt warm and welcoming, they got lots of room. The owner and the waitress were incredibly kind and genuinely sweet, I truly appreciated how they sang happy birthday to me. It was a blast Overall, I had an amazing time, definitely would recommend this place to anyone who loves korean bbq with their friends or family. I will definitely come back soon! :)

Hi tea cafe located in the newer Ala Moana food court across Macy's! This spot is a gem and you…read morewouldn't expect such quality food from a drink shop but it's a solid spot for Chinese! I got the chicken chow fun and it was a good portion and flavor. Wok hay was there and the wait for it was not very long. They've got all the hits like minute chicken cake noodle, fried rice, Singapore noodles, and many other classics. Did not get a drink this time but it's on my list next time. Check it out next time you are at Ala Moana!

Located in the lanai food court in Ala Moana next to Macys, HiTEA is a great spot for boba tea,…read moresmoothies, or juices. They also serve food, but their drink menu boasts about 50-60 different drink options varying in fresh fruit or powder flavored varieties. I had the taro coconut milk tea on this occasion with boba. Boba, jelly, bubbles, and other chewy add ins cost a little extra in addition to your drink, but each concoction costs between $7-9. The service is quick (I think I only waited five minutes for a made to order drink) and the counter no frills, just the way we like a fast food establishment to be. Definitely competitive with the sharetea that operates a few feet away!

We were pleasantly surprised by the quality of the food here! Smooshi has a good assortment of…read morebentos and sushi as well as smoothies and teas for a good price. We opted to dine in and were impressed by the food presentation of a simple bento & tea shop. There are a good amount of seats available and board games to play as well. Service was friendly and ambiance is casual and comfortable (great to chill with some friends). Food took a little long to come out but honestly given the price and quality and what I assume to be a small kitchen + team it did not affect my experience. Lots of parking available next door too. Would definitely suggest this place as a quick lunch spot or a casual hangout with friends!

What more can one ask for? Decent sushi and great tea/milk tea with boba options?? Two of my…read morefavorite things at one place will keep me coming back! Also, prices are decent! I'm not sure where you can park other than the small shopping center next door. There are a few businesses that are closed on the end smooshi is on, so I didn't feel too bad taking one of the many empty stalls on that side. After perusing the menu, I decided on the torched salmon roll and a Jasmine milk tea. U was surprised that the roll was freshly made and pretty good considering the price and location. I would say it's a step up from Kozo, borderlining restaurant quality. The milk tea was great, although the boba wasn't perfectly chewy. Not a single complaint about the food or drinks from me! I also appreciated the larger menu variety. They also offer bowls and musubi as well as a bunch of rolls. I took off a star because I think it's sketchy that their card reader doesn't work and that they offer Venmo as an alternative form of payment. The food also took awhile to be made, so maybe try to call ahead if you know what you want.

Located in Waterfront Plaza, Hans Korean BBQ offers a handful of Korean-style plate lunch & soup…read moredishes, with a solid selection of convenience store items and grab and go beverages, the latter of which I came in for. Friendly service. Debit or cash only.

SAME LOCATION, SAME FOOD, NEW OWNERS!!…read more Mrs. Han has retired and it's now owned by her sister and nephew. Same great food with an updated checkout system and refreshed menu! My favorite is still the Bulgogi soup!!