Looking for a traditional Chinese breakfast and brunch? Here it is! Fresh homemade rice noodles and rice porridge. It's a super comfort food that is delicious and not so heavy feeling. Beef Flank and Tendon Look Fun: has their freshly made noodles that is tender and chewy. The broth is a rich beefy taste with savory umami from the mushroom and scallions. The beef flank is tender and melts in your mouth the same as the tendons that are fatty and soft. The Preserved Egg & Pork Jook with the Chinese Doughnut Stick is a classic breakfast that won't leave you regretting anything. It's light, warming taste from the white ground pepper, the pork is cooked with the porridge that leaves the soup with an umami flavor. Then the preserved egg is not over bearing or bitter it is nicely added and gives another layer of umami. Would definitely recommend this place. read more

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Hands down the best wontons I've ever eaten. That's it, that's the review. Okay just kidding, I'll add a little more: tried the beef and tendon mein and wonton look fun, both in soup. Absolutely delicious. The broth is light and great on its own, or when you order the beef and it takes on that flavor beautifully. We ordered to go and double-parked in front of the restaurant to pick up, but there was no street parking when we went around 10:15 on a Saturday. Sorry no pictures because we were too hungry lol, but we will be going back! read more

bro that braised beef noodle soup + wontons was to die for abxjdlzkakal‍ yea I had to pay an extra $5 for wontons but so worth it and the chili oil so good, brings the whole dish together bruh wontons r so good there's like this savory flavor node that just hits u in the right spot, Maybe it's the shrimp? and the beef was so tender and flavorful RAGHHHH GO VISIT LAMS KITCHEN IN CHINATOWN Service was also very fast, both my friends and I food came out in like 10 min. Very cool blasting AC too which was a nice escape from the summer heat read more

Lam's Kitchen - braised beef noodle + wontons - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

With COVID-19 in 2020, I can't even remember when was the last time I've been to certain restaurants. All I know is: it's been a long time! So far, the restaurants I've been back to has remained the same, good and bad, and Lam's Kitchen remains exceptionally good! Take out is recommended, but you can dine in. The tables are limited to just five that are against the wall that can hold between 1-4 customers. Even though, you're sitting at a comfortable distance from other tables, this place is so busy with many customers in and out, and waiting in line to order. They should consider limited capacity or putting up dividers shielding the tables. All the food is now served in take out containers with foam plates and bowls. We started with the Boiled Wonton. This was something I wanted to try since the last time I was here, and it did not disappoint at all. You get TWELVE pieces of huge, tasty and delicious wontons with tender and well seasoned pork with fresh and large pieces of shrimp that are prepared and cooked very well. The wrapper is thin and perfect. The Preserved Egg and Pork Rice Soup was delicious and warming. It was so well made. The rice was smooth and creamy with the right amount of seasoning. The preserved egg and pork were delicious. The only issue was the pork might've been too tender. You don't even need to bite it! The Chinese Cruller goes so well with rice soup! Perfect combination! The Duck Look Funn was very good. The broth was delicious. Savory, clean, and tasty. I'm not sure if they braise their own duck or source it from somewhere else, but the duck was tender, tasty, and nicely cooked. The meat wasn't tough at all and had nice flavors! The look funn was so fresh. Soft and tender, and soaked up the broth very well. It was so good, I bought four pounds of look funn! It's only $1.50/pound! Overall, a nice experience. Solid food, fresh and quality ingredients, excellent service, and great prices. One of my favorite places to eat! read more

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This place is best known for their house made fresh look fun thick rice noodles. Came in on a weekday for lunch and there was no wait. Food: Won Ton Look Fun: 6 wontons in a medium size bowl with look fun and greens. The look fun is super smooth and made fresh Fish Fillet Rice Soup (Congee): Congee tasted alright but there was not enough fish fillet to complement Service: Wait staff are friendly and attentive Parking: Paid parking on street or in nearby parking lots and garages read more

Lam's Kitchen - Fish fillet rice soup (congee) - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Beef brisket and tendon look fun in soup. Or simply look fun topped with various sauces. Amazing savory Chinese Cantonese comfort food for breakfast, lunch or any time of day. That's all you need to know about these signature dishes at the unpretentious Lam's Kitchen in the heart of Chinatown. Opened in Oct. 2009 by Wei Quan Lam, son Mike manages this popular restaurant, while another son, Ken, manages Lagoon Chinese Restaurant near the airport area. This hole-in-the-wall restaurant offers rice soups (jook); rice dishes; look fun in soup; noodles in soup; and chow fun. The dishes have varying ingredients of beef, pork, chicken, fish, duck, choy sum, bitter melon, string beans, black bean sauce, you tiao (fried crullers) and won tons. They can pretty much do anything that you request, so don't be afraid to ask for your favorite dish. Note that Lam's Kitchen makes its own steamed look fun daily, so they're fresh and sliced to perfect thickness for soup or stir-fry. Many local Chinese will buy the look fun by the pound for home cooking or you can just eat them plain with various toppings. Our favorites include: * Beef brisket and tendon look fun in soup. The tender chunks of slow-simmered brisket and tendon just melt in your mouth as you also savor the flavorful broth and freshly made look fun noodles. * Beef chow fun. Thick slices of tender beef and fresh bean sprouts that are stir fried with wok hei (savory and smoky aroma arising from the proper amount of fire in cooking the food at the point of optimal flavor). * Won tons in soup or over stir-fried noodles or look fun with choy sum. The savory and plump won tons are juicy and flavorful with shrimps in them. Lam's Kitchen offers various sauces and toppings for their dishes that we love to use. They're in containers or squeeze bottles that you drizzle onto the noodles, cheong fun, or soups: hoi sin sauce, shoyu, sesame oil, red wine vinegar, Sriracha hot sauce, house made chili oil, peanut sauce, and sesame seeds. The small, clean, family-friendly restaurant has 32 seats and was bustling with diners pre-COVID time where couples would sit with strangers on communal tables, especially during the busy lunch hour frequented by downtown workers. Many times you would see chefs from nearby restaurants enjoying a meal here. Yes, it is noisy with the Chinese banter among the patrons that is typical of these small Chinese restaurants! With COVID, all tables were pushed against the rectangular walls with only three spaced-out tables for dining. Diners now must now ask for condiments and walk up to the counter to pay their bills. Hot tea and/or iced water are now served on request. Most of their dishes are now take-out. Face masks and social distancing are enforced, especially when patrons are waiting for their orders. A flat-screen TV placed against a wall entertains diners with Chinese programming while they wait for their orders. Service is quick. Ken is fluent in English and Chinese, and he is very personable and accommodating to your requests. While many of the patrons are only Chinese-speaking, you need not be intimidated, as Ken will make you feel comfortable with his perfect English! Cash and credit cards accepted. Open 8a-4p daily. Located at the corner of Maunakea and Pauahi Streets, affordable municipal lots are nearby, or metered street parking fronting the restaurant and along side streets. Be careful of the homeless that may be camping out on the sidewalks. Whenever we have cravings for beef brisket tendon with look fun in soup, beef with chow fun, or look fun with won tons, Lam's Kitchen is always on our radar! If you haven't tried them yet, please do, as we know that you'll enjoy them! read more

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Came on vacation with my baby who moved on to solids but mostly home cooked porridge. Worried about what to feed him while in Hawaii. Ordered the century egg and pork porridge which he devoured. But us parents had the most mind blowing Cheung Fun ever. We're from the Bay Area and this was THE best we've ever had. The texture had a nice springyness to it and all the sauces combined made it sooooo good. We also ordered wonton noodle soup which was also delicious. read more

Lam's Kitchen - Cheung fun, porridge and wonton noodle soup to go - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Ordered takeout and when I opened my beef look fun noodle order, I was disappointed to find that the liquid soup was in a small container not even enough to fill a regular ramen bowl and the noodles were a sticky glob. Couldn't even see the noodles. I realized that if you're going to eat this soup you need to eat it in the restaurant. Takeout is not the way to go read more

Awesome food, love the services there!!! Whenever I go back to Oahu, this is the must stop to be!!!! read more

One of my favorite places in Chinatown. You cannot beat their homemade Chinese noodles and their portions are HUGE for their price. I usually get the Tendon Beef Look Fun Noodle Soup and the Steam Won Ton (no soup). If I'm doing take out, sometime I would get chicken Jok (Chicken Rice Porridge) and their soy milk drink. When ordering the Look fun noodle soup, I just order one and it is able to feed me and my boyfriend - that's how amazing the portion is. There is always a line during lunch time so highly suggest to come earlier in the day or do take out. Take out portion is still as big as if you were dining in. The service is fast. Order, get the food, and enjoy it! The staff members are great. They are efficient and many of them been in that place since I was little. If you are looking for comfort food or great Chinese noodle soup, this is the place! read more

Aloha, Lam's kitchen is a staple in Chinatown. It's a must do on Maunakea St and best at lunch (or byob at dinner). Generous portions of awesome noodles in soup or with sauce, your choice. Spice level your choice too. Or there are condiments to add to spice it up your way. We are still working our way through the menu as we get st puck on same dishes, lol. Super friendly staff, fast service, moves quickly, nice. Enjoy! read more

I love this place for breakfast. Opens at 8:00am and food is amazing. Authentic Chinese cuisine at its finest. Chinese donuts served hot and I love how fast they prepare each dish. read more

Simple Cantonese dishes, done right! Beef flank and tendon, so tender, so juicy and did I say tender?! The sauce is so multi-noted! You only achieve that with a long and low braising. Whether you get it on rice, in soup or on the look fun, it's my go to! And the cheong fun, it comes cut, when dining in, with accompanying sauces on the table! You can get the entire roll, uncut, very inexpensive and diverse for home cooking. You can order a quart of the beef flank & tendon to go! read more

Freshly made noodles! I came immediately after landing in Honolulu. Street parking was pretty easy to find during the lunch hour. The restaurant was packed with a line out the door. Eventually I got a seat inside while i waited. Probably nearly 30 ppl coming in and out to order to go and pick up orders. GOOD SIGN! I ordered the beef and vegetable noodles, wonton noodle soup and a Chinese donut. Everything was very delicious! I'll definitely be back! If you can find parking there are also many stores in the area selling bread, pastries and drinks! read more

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This gem is located in the heart of China town. Parking is a bit of a challenge but eventually if you are lucky you'll find some open street parking. Lunch time is very busy but the wait is not too bad. The service is good and people are friendly. The space is a good size but some tables can seem slightly close together. They recently just renovated their seating area which I really like. The food is rich and authentic. My family likes their chow fun, beef flank and tendon and wonton dishes. read more

Lam's Kitchen - Beef with won ton - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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100000% recommend this place for the beef noodle soup! Make sure to go early as tables get full pretty quickly and it's a small place. If you don't mind the noise from other tables, it's a great place to dine at! read more

Haven't been to Lam's for awhile. On my days off, it would be either them or Yum Cha. They have more varieties now like the fried donut stick and soy milk. The fried donut is not that crisp but still good to eat. The stir fried noodle has enough "wok hee", not too salty but just a bit oily. (Unlike the Paw See Ew from some Thai place that is super salty) Very quick from take order to delivery food. Don't expect too much service when come dine in here because there is more like a eat and go place. read more

My go-to when I need comfort food. Food here hits the spot and takes me back to Asia (yes I grew up in Asia). Place is a bit small and tight. There can be a wait during peak time but turn over is fast. You may encounter people that eat slow but most of the time, it should be fast. I often do take out by phoning my order or do it online. Either why is fine. read more

Went in to try their beef flank and tendon look fun suggested by others. HUGE servings for a low cost. The food was fresh and was steaming from the moment we got it. The noodles were delicious and captured the flavors of the broth really well. (However, beware that the noodles can be slippery and can be hard to grab) The beef was really tender and melts in your mouth. The duck was delicious but if your not a fan of bones I wouldn't suggest it. Overall, everything was delicious and is 100% worth your money. I will definitely be coming back for more amazing experiences! Ordered: Beef flank and tendon look fun Duck look fun read more

Lam's Kitchen - beef flank and tendon look fun - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Best Beef Tendon Mien I've had. It's cut nicely and not fat. Noodles were perfect. And the greens were decent too. Liver Pork Porridge was okay. Very authentic spot! Parking is $3/hr street. read more

Lam's Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

My parents loved this restaurant! It felt homey and the look fun is homemade! My mom got the won ton noodle soup and my dad and I got the beef brisket/tendon look fun soup. They also make their soy milk and we had to try! It was pretty good! There was a lot of tendon in mine and both tendon and brisket were soft and not too chewy. My dad really liked the soup base because it wasn't oily and very comforting. The look fun was slippery and so good! I tried my mom's won ton noodle soup and the won tons had shrimp in them. I personally preferred the brisket/tendon look fun better! Right next to Chinatown and I parked in the municipal parking. Great way to explore Chinatown and have a delicious meal afterwards. read more

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Swung by for a quick snack right before we headed to the airport. The food was surprisingly so good! Look fun, which we call cheung fun, was so soft and hot. I'm sure it was made in the house. Wontons were ok, but the serving size was huge. Wished we had more time in Honolulu to sample more of their menu items. This place will be the first place I'll swing by if I ever return to Honolulu! read more

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Great "pho-like" beef tendon noodle soup. Big bowls, tender beef, flavorful broth. Worth a try. read more

Lam's Kitchen - Look Funn - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Would I come here if I wasn't randomly in Chinatown? Probably not but if I'm in the area and craving soup, I'd definitely come here. It can get pretty crowded. The seating area is cozy/tight and there's usually a line of people. However, if you time it right, you won't have to wait too long. I like their look fun noodles (with the peanut and hoisin sauce along with a little bit of sriracha). We also get the look fun with fish in soup and bittermelon. Those are the three things I always get. I always tell myself that I'd get something different but I never do. Don't expect amazing service but they're quick and efficient and will get you in and out of there so they can serve the next person. They do accept card payments and they do take out as well. If you are craving some fresh noodles, this is your spot. read more

A small hole in the wall gem in Chinatown! Their dishes are so simple yet so delicious. We often get plain or fried look fun, beef choy sun chow fun, and some type of noodle soup. Don't forget to try the peanut sauce with your look fun! Parking is always difficult and the place is tiny with just a few tables so I suggest calling in a take out order and having someone just run in to grab the food. read more

This is my all time favorite restaurant in Chinatown. Always packed, but the wait is never too long. I only get the Beef Tendon Look Funn Noodle Soup. The best part is the sesame sauce you can add at your leisure. Generous chunks of beef. Fat tendons. Went today for the 100th time. Went at an off time thinking it would be slow, but it was packed again! Waited a couple minutes and got seated at the counter near the register. It was 2:30pm and they close at 4pm. More and more people kept coming. The first thing we hear is that they're out of look funn!! Oops...that's all I come to eat there. But I thought, let's try something different and branch out. Didnt stray too far from the usual. Just got the same thing but with egg noodles. Servers are always nice. Even when they find out I cant speak or understand chinese as a Chinese American. Got our food after 10 minutes or so. Honestly it was good but not the same. I'll have to get some look funn to go and stock up. Then we asked for water, but they didnt have ice. They said they ran out. Oh well. Must've been an off day? Maybe because of how late it was? Not sure. 5 stars because 99.9% of the time they are awesome. read more

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Now that it's "winter" in Hawaii and have justification, I've been eating here waaay more often than necessary. The beef tendon look fun noodle soup (wow, what a mouthful) is the real business! I don't really like look fun on it's own, too starchy, but this noodle soup has the right amount of noodles, heaping mounds of meat and melt in your mouth tendon (which I also typically don't go crazy over) and a handful of boiled choisum. The broth has less sodium than I'm used to but the meat is flavorful and I add chili paste as well. If you want a lighter broth with a slightly "cleaner" taste and finish, try the wonton look fun noodle soup (believe it's pork wontons). Service is lightning fast. They take credit card with no min amount. The picture menu is helpful! Limited seating so don't come in very large groups. read more

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Got here around 11:20-11:30 am on a sunday and if we arrived any later we probably would have had to wait for a table. Service was good and they brought the food our pretty quickly. The food was pretty good and theres extra sauces right on the table if you want to add more. The portions are also really big and we had leftovers. read more

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Lam's Kitchen is really known for their beef brisket and tendon look funn and I like it alot too! They come in large portion and the soup broth is very flavorful with the beef brisket. I also like that they pack the beef brisket and look funn in a soup bowl (you can eat from) separate from the soup for take-out orders, so you can really enjoy your look funn at home. I prefer to take out over dine in because they are always pack with customers within a small space. Besides their signature, I also like to order a few rolls of cheung fun to make at home. This place is also known to offer typical Cantonese breakfast: rice porridge, won ton mein, other kinds of look funn, and rice plates. read more

Had the chicken bitter melon on Look Fun and it was superb. Too bad no bread to soak up the remaining sauce. Service was excellent! Ambiance was great . Very pleasant and very clean. Highly recommend this restaurant. Thank you Lam's Kitchen for a great meal. read more

One of my favorite places in Chinatown, Lams Kitchen has always been my go-to for delicious look fun soup and noodles for years! We always order Beef flank & tendon Look Fun and Beef flank and tendon on Rice with a side of Look Fun. Years ago, you could see the line out the door as the shop is small, but we have only done takeout since then. For to-go orders, I always order extra chili oil since the containers are small. I don't order the side of look fun as much since I am used to bathing it in the peanut and hoisin sauce and again - the containers are small. They always give plenty of meat and noodles. You will not be disappointed with the quality of taste and quantity of food for such a great price! Be sure to place your phone order before coming in. Sometimes they can be curt over the phone but that's only because they are always super busy! Parking can be found on the same block (Chinatown Municipal Parking). read more

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Lamb's is very busy for lunch, but that should not prevent someone from having lunch, time permitting, as the turnover rate is fast. I had wonton soup. The cost is nominal. The servers are helpful and courteous. The building is nothing special, but the delicious food makes one forget about ambiance. I will gladly eat here again. read more

This place is a solid 4. I got the stir fried cheung fun with beef and wanton, it's not on the menu because it's all added on. I also got the Chinese donut stick. It was delicious, fresh and crispy. The cheung fun was also delicious dipping with peanut sauce. It was kind of expensive. The plain cheung fun was 9.99, then the beef add on was 3.99, and the wanton add on was also 3.99. It turns out to be 18 bucks for a dish. read more

Lam's Kitchen - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Food taste good & delicious price reasonable real Chinese cooking. Good location in China Town read more

One of my favorite places to go as it reminds me of my childhood. I've been visiting Lam's Kitchen for many years since my mother introduced this place to me. This restaurant is located in Chinatown near the Cultural Plaza. It was always busy when I visit. They have the best beef tendon noodle and rice plates. Other favorites from here is the wontons, look fun roll, and rice porridge, especially the pork with thousand year old egg porridge! There are a variety of options from noodle base, rice plates, and porridge (rice soup). If you do get porridge, I also recommend getting the fried donut sticks (you tiao/ 油條). These are great combinations. Recently, they started to sell soy milk and herbal tea, so I decided to try the soy milk. It was not too sweet and just right for my taste. Overall, this place is a hole-in-the-wall located in Chinatown and definitely recommend the beef tendon noodles! read more

Lam's Kitchen - Wonton and look fun rolls - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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BEST noods on the planet. Freshly made everyday, you can't go wrong. Beef chow fun is consistently the best on the island and the beef tendon is downright rich and fulfilling. 10/10 read more

You can taste the difference with the fresh rice noodles at Lam's Kitchen. I love a good Beef Chow Fun. When Beef Chow Fun is made with fresh noodles, it takes things to another level. Kind of like fresh pasta compared to dried pasta. This is what you're getting at Lam's. The noodles are tender, with just the right amount of bite. I also like the way they cook their noodles at Lam's. Every piece of noodle is seperated and evenly coated with the seasoning without being overly cooked or soggy. This is a balance that can be hard to find with stir fried rice noodles. Although the noodles are the star of the show, the beef is super tender and served in a generous amount. Portions are huge. If you have room, I would definitely recommend getting the dry wonton with soup on the side. The meat in the wonton is delicious and plentiful. Wonton wrapper is thin and also tasted very fresh. I also really enjoyed the broth. Broth is typically not exciting, but the broth at Lam's tasted like it had been cooking for hours. Delicious. Lam's might not come to mind as a must have in Oahu, but now that I've had it, I'm a believer. I highly recommend stopping by Lam's on your next visit to Oahu. read more

Lam's Kitchen - Dry Wonton - Noodles Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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The food here is awesome! Have tried several dishes! Their Beef Chow Fun and Chicken w/String Beans are only two of my favorites! Sometimes can be a bit crowded with a longer wait to get a table, especially at lunch. Great friendly service! They treat you like family! Well lit, with lots of tables for the size of the place! I normally get take out, but eating in is an experience! read more

Old school Cantonese cooking. Their LukeFun is the bomb. What I grew up eating. Comfort food.

Lunch at Lam's Kitchen in Chinatown turned out to be so good and cheap. Won Ton Lookfun for $11.25 was a very good deal, cheapeats, in Honolulu. Moreover, the soup was good and the service was terrific. I definitely recommend this place. read more

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