Friendly greeting and welcoming vibes upon entrance into…read morethe store. I miss coming to this spot with family to get plate lunches when we lived down in waianae, but since we haven't been to this location in a while we finally made the attempt yesterday from Kapolei to come down to Maili. I'm happy we did because the pastele plates we got was 1/1 mild and spicy with Mac salad and 2 scoop rice. The meat was tender and savory giving you the correct amount of flavor with seasoning and balance. You can tell they put the heart into making these. Although there are many variations to Pasteles this one is my favorite. The Mac salad is good also better than other places I've tried. The opihi I also brought and added my own sauce to it with and enjoyed it with their Hawaiian Style (Inamona) poke on the side. My only recommendation is the panadeja was more of a pulled pork look and of course that's what it is but I was looking for more of a stew consistency of which it was not. Now don't get me wrong the flavor wasn't lacking and was juicy but it was just shredded pork inside and you can see couple of black olives that's it. I will still purchase them but a slight upgrade would be nice to those, just my opinion.

A very small unassuming market across the beach park right after the swapmeet lot....once you see…read morethe parks bathroom hut slow down or you will pass it. Its a two story green building right off the highway. There is 6 or 7 parking spaces in front and a few on thr side of thebuilding. The entrance is in the middle of the building. The staff is super cool. Cory (pic) was super friendly and welcomed us with a smile The insides is of an old school general store setting but the main seller here is their food. A lot of varietyon the menu (pic) we went with the chicken wings (good) lau lau (ok) shoyu chicken (phenomenal) I am sure they sell out for sure!!! and the empanadas(soo good!!) They probably sell out of this too. Portions was fair and prices reasonable. (Nothing is cheap anymore) Its a place I always drove by and wondered about but now next time I am in the area will be stopping by here for sure!! A hidden jem in plain sight

Lilikoi Lounge is definitely one of our favorite spots in Makaha Valley. We're regulars, and at…read morethis point it feels less like going out to a restaurant and more like stopping by to see friends. The staff is a huge part of what keeps us coming back. Summer, Carrie, Reydel, Sadie, Malia, Bishop, Greg, Roz (to name a few) are awesome and always make us feel welcome. Great service, plenty of laughs, and that comfortable local atmosphere that's hard to find. And the food! Some of our favorites are the country smash burger, pupu steak, poke (from fresh caught Ahi) and short ribs. The new pork chops are really good, and the loaded omelette is definitely worth coming in hungry for. Of course, we've also managed to create our own unofficial drink menu. My drink is the "Trish-A-Rita": jalapeño tequila on the rocks with a side of soda water and lime. Spicy, refreshing and perfect. Mike's is the "Mike-Tai": fresh pineapple juice over ice in a tall glass with dark rum floated on top. Simple and dangerous because it goes down way too easily! But what really makes Lilikoi Lounge special is the people. Come for breakfast, lunch, dinner,special events or just a drink and you'll find good food, cold drinks, familiar faces and plenty of aloha. We're really lucky to have a place like this right here in Makaha Valley. And if you happen to order a Trish-A-Rita or a Mike-Tai, tell them Trish & Mike sent you.

We went to the Lilikoi Lounge for brunch on Sept. 25. It was a recommendation from my daughter…read more They are temporarily located in the same building where Lanterns in Waianae is. They are up the same stairs you take to go to Lanterns. Hours of operation are from 10:00 am - 4:00 pm. The original location at the Makaha Resort was damaged from Hurricane Lowell. They are currently serving from a smaller menu, the food is delicious! We ordered the Lilikoi Rolls.. the best yet! Lilikoi breakfast; egg, breakfast meat, toast AND!!!! A choice of buttermilk or Lilikoi pancake. I chose the buttermilk. It was very good. Shrimp burger was a hit.. served with fries.. the fries were the best!!! Crunchy even after it cooled down! Friends ordered the plate lunch (forgot what it's called) it came with friend noodles, Kalbi, Mac salad & rice!. I got to sample some of it and it was very good! We even got to order the Lilikoi Cheescake! Another hit! We got to meet Chef Bishop! The mastermind behind the tasty food!! Chef and his crew know how to serve with Aloha ! It has a cute cafe vibe; with a beautiful view of the ocean just across the street! The prices are very good and the portions are generous! We want this business to survive after the damages of the hurricane. Please go and visit them. It's worth it and the drive going there is beautiful! I can't wait to back!!

Shameless was awesome! Food was great!…read more Great vibe. Local flavor. Loved it. Highly recommend

Super place to watch the game drink cheap beers and booze and eat steak…read more If there is more to life let me know

Don't you love when a business exceeds your expectations? Lanterns did just that for me. I was kind…read moreof skeptical and even considered dining somewhere else until I saw that kids eat free on Monday. I have three kids to feed, so yes, sign me up for free meals. We dined there for lunch on a Monday, so naturally, they weren't too busy. We were seated right away and our drink orders were once we were seated. I decided on one of the specials of the month, White Wash. It was a refreshing mix of watermelon juice, cucumber, mint, and vodka. The bartender didn't skimp on the vodka! You can get a free kid's meal with every entree. The nachos count as entrees, and I was definitely feeling the nachos so we ordered the Lobster Nachos and the Mauka to Makai Nachos. With the Mauka to Makai Nachos, you get a very generous serving of poke nachos and kalua pig nachos. Neither plates disappointed. There were cheesy chunks of lobster on my nachos with diced jalapenos scattered on top. The poke was so fresh, and what made the nachos even better were the fresh house made tortilla chips. My kids had the mac and cheese, and cheeseburger meals. The mac and cheese was creamy and velvety. The cheeseburgers had that nice char-broiled taste. Kids eat well at Tavern! The customer service was excellent and with a view overlooking the ocean, I am looking forward to dining at Lanterns again.

Great food but a little slow, no elevator ):…read more Came here on a Thursday around noon with my family to try somewhere new. Unfortunately, they don't have an elevator, which was a little difficult for my grandmother who was with us. However, we were still able to make it up the stairs slowly but surely. It wasn't busy at all but there was only one waiter/bartender. He was very kind and efficient, but I could tell it was a lot for one person to wait on the whole restaurant! It meant ordering was a little slow, but understandably. The food itself was delicious! The burgers were amazing, honestly would be on a list of top five burgers on the island. The mauka to makai (half kalua pig, half poke) nachos were amazing. The won ton chips were to die for. We also grabbed a mini purse drink - which is definitely enough for two to share! Such a fun concept and actually how I heard of the place. Besides the slightly slow service, no elevator (which sometimes, cannot help), and the AI generated menus, this place is amazing! Plus, a nice view while you eat.

My first time ordering from Galaxy wings I wasn't sure what to order, so I asked the owner , he…read moreasked me what my favorite flavors or seasonings were I said lemon pepper and buffalo... He said your in luck that's my top seller. So I ordered it. When I tell you I've never had nothing like it. And did I mention they were together, like lemon Pepper and buffalo sauce together! Wth! That's Genius! I'm in love can't wait to order his wing sauce. If your in hawaii and you havent ordered from this wing spot, your missing out for sure! Great customer service!

AMAZING wing sauce. Perfect packaging and customer service.read more

Best prices. Can't beat the cost & quantity. Food is delicious too! Service is quick! It's a…read morespacious place but idk if you can dine in anymore. Plates or catering, they got you.

We ordered 1 pan fried calamari & 1 pan fried chicken wings for a birthday party! Fast, cheap &…read moreono. Heads up, they only accept cash payment.

Delicious homemade Puerto Rican food. Hands-down the best on the island. Not that there are a lot…read moreof Puerto Rican restaurants on the island. But this place is excellent No matter how many you have... My usual is the pernil plate-- tasty pulled pork with your choice of sides. I usually like the yuca or plantains, and gandule rice. Tried the bean stew hanchules today--so good on the rice. Also got to watch them make the pasteles. Stevena the owner said that in Puerto Rico they only make this for special occasions. But here everybody wants it all the time, and she sells out of them. Small parking lot out front and outside seating. But with the heat in Waianae, I would definitely sit inside in the air-conditioning. Definitely one of my go to places on the west side. Always friendly service.

I normally get the Chicken Mofongo however the food hasn't been the same since after Covid so when…read moreI would get it the chicken is always so dry. The rice and plantains are always so amazing tho. I've been wanting to try them out lately so I did a Door dash order and got their Steak Mofongo! It was good. A lot of garlic which I don't mind because I love garlic, a pina colada and Tres Leches. Since I did Door Dash and didn't sit in I'm sure the condensation made my tostones a little soft but they're normally so crunchy. I didn't dine in to get serviced and experience the inside of the restaurant for the ambiance and I know that does mess up food quality since I'm not getting it hot from the kitchen. I will need to dine in next time to get the true quality. Overall I will definitely try out the restaurant and dine inside for a change.

As a parent of a picky eater, this Popeyes has become part of our regular rotation. My son would…read morehappily live on yard bird if I'd let him, so we're here more often than I'd like to admit. The chicken is usually hot, crispy, and exactly what he wants, which makes my life a whole lot easier. The staff has always been friendly, even during the busy rushes, and our orders are generally accurate. The reason for four stars instead of five is that service can be a little slow at peak times, and consistency isn't always perfect. Every now and then the fries have been sitting a bit too long, or the wait is longer than expected. That said, when you have a kid who actually gets excited about dinner, it's hard to complain too much. We'll definitely keep coming back. Pro tip: Order through the Popeyes app before you go. The app almost always has deals and coupons that save a surprising amount compared to ordering at the counter. It's become my go-to whenever we're stopping by.

The best biscuits!!!…read more I went through the drive-through the other day just to secure some biscuits with honey, and it was the best treat. What surprised me was the person that seemed to place my order was AI or an automated system. They got my order all right so I can't complain. I will say that it's amazing... All of the technological advances that has happened for us in the recent years as we switch from paper to tablets and add robots to food service, especially as it continues to modernize the food industry.

Excellent Thai and Korean food.  We just discovered this place this visit to O'ahu.  We had their…read morefood twice.  Delicious both times.  I had red and yellow curry, fried egg rolls and meat jun.  The red curry was good (red curry is my Thai go-to and how I rate every Thai place) but not as good as some of my favorites on the mainland.  The egg rolls rate high; as good as Spicy House in neighboring Maile.  The yellow curry was excellent but just notch down from Spicy House.   However, the yellow curry leftovers were phenomenal...way better than Spicy House.  I don't know how it's possible but that's what my tummy told me And they're open until 8pm.  Super happy we found this place

If you find yourself craving authentic Thai cuisine with a heartwarming island touch, S&S Thai…read moreMini Mart Nanakuli is a must-visit. (formerly S&S Thai Kitchen at Ka makana ali') My affection for this restaurant is boundless, and there are countless reasons why it stands out as my favorite island eatery. First and foremost, S&S Thai Mini Mart commitment to quality and sustainability is unparalleled. An impressive 70% of their produce is sourced directly from their own farms in Kahuku, ensuring that every dish is as fresh as it is flavorful. The absence of MSG in their cooking is a testament to their dedication to health and authenticity, making every meal a guilt-free indulgence. As a vegan, dining out can sometimes be a challenge, but S&S Thai Mini Mart has always been exceptionally accommodating. Their willingness to customize meals without hesitation is something I've always appreciated. Whether it's adjusting dishes to suit dietary preferences or experimenting with new flavors, their customer service is top-notch. The soul of S&S Thai Mini Mart is undoubtedly its owners, Tammy and Jason. Their love for the community shines through in everything they do, from the warm welcome they extend to every guest to their efforts to give back to the island. Moving to Nanakuli, they've not only continued to offer their authentically authentic Thai dishes but also expanded their menu to include Korean specialties and a variety of market items. This expansion has only added to the charm and appeal of the restaurant, making it a culinary hub for both locals and visitors alike. Let me add they have a good selection of authentic seasonings, sauces, noodles and such. We picked up a thing or two while we were there. Oh! They also have ox tail and other meats and fish! Fresh (frozen though) and very smartly priced. The food was as delicious as ever. I ordered Yellow Curry and Pad Kee Mao. I ate the curry there and it was so creamy, rich and satisfying. The right balance on onions, carrots, potato's oh, my goodness. The Pad Kee Mao is for tomorrow! Spice level four this time. I opted not to go Thai hot this time around. My husband ordered Chicken Pad Thai, his usual at a level one and he said it was spot on. He also ordered spring rolls which he said were savory, not overly oily and seasoned to perfection. It has to be said - S&S Thai Mini Mart is more than just a restaurant; it's a celebration of Thai cuisine, a testament to sustainable farming, and a beacon of community spirit. Whether you're a local or just passing through, do yourself a favor and experience the magic of S&S Thai Mini Mart. You'll leave with a full stomach and a full heart. A couple of things to note, they have one table that can seat six. I didn't think to ask Jason if they were planning on more tables. I will say everyone who came in ordered their food to go. They have online ordering which is a breeze with their QR code or you may go to sandsthatkitchen.com DoorDash and Uber Eats are also available. Their hours are seven days a week 10am-8pm. They are right behind McDonals right on the end of the shopping center. 87-2070 Farmington Hwy When you go tell them Deb sent you and enjoy!

Delicious food! A great place for oceanfront dinner and…read moremusic. Mahalo to the Westside family and friends for showing me this spot.

Come for the sunset views, great live music. Food was ok, used to be better. My brother, husband,…read moreand I ordered the 604 Burger which is a bacon cheeseburger with fries for $20. It looks delectable plated until I lifted the top bun...found one slice of bacon. I was saddened. First world problems I guess. Bit of nostalgia...have you ever had a Hostess crumb cake? Beach House Original Crumb Cake is highly reminiscent of that!