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    Lucky Belly

    4.2 (2.2k reviews)
    ModerateBars, Asian Fusion, Ramen
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    Good for groups
    Happy hour specials

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    Heidi H.

    The food was pretty good but I wish there was more sauce. The little dabs on the plates gave a hint of flavor. They were expecting more people to attend but only a few of us attended the pau hana food after the tour. I moved my car to find street parking on Maunakea. It was nice inside but the service to me was lacking. Very slow for pre-ordered food. Even the drinks came out very slow and there were only 5 of us inside. The pork belly was dry and tough and hardly and plum sauce on the plate - none in the bun. Ginger Beer was nice good with strong ginger taste. They were out of some alcoholic items and it was around 5 pm. Oh well.

    Samurai X and Midorikawa
    Jennifer T.

    I'll give this place a solid 4. We came early to have a light dinner before a show at the Hawaii Theater. I would have said 4.5 had I not noticed the large dead b52 on the floor near my seat when we were seated. Aside from that, the place looked clean. I mean.. we are in Chinatown. So.. We had the shrimp gyoza, lobster shumai, crispy duck tacos, smoked octopus, and wagyu steak cubes. Appy dishes come with 3 pieces each. The crispy duck tacos were my fave. Very flavorful. Loved the textures in that one. Lobster shumai and shrimp gyoza were good. The octopus was tender and flavorful. My Samurai X drink was yummy. My brother had the Midorikawa that was refreshing. I would come again.

    Crispy duck tacos
    Halei J.

    I've been here once for dinner and once for lunch. Both times were good but I think I preferred dinner better. For lunch I can't remember what I had cuz it was such a long time ago but i think it was a lunch special, like a fish and salad. For dinner most of us had ramen, I had the beast bowl, it had oxtail, brisket short ribs and wontons, It was ono. We also had the crispy duck tacos. They were good too. The service was friendly and professional. It's in Chinatown so the area is a bit sketchy especially at night. There is pay parking on the street and some parking lots near by. Can't wait to be back..........

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    Mike G.

    Chinatown is know for its great food and nightlife. Lucky Belly definitely earns its keep and holds its own amongst the best of them. On this particular visit, it was a Wednesday night, 9:35 when we walked in just before their closing time. We had just come from enjoying a night of good vibes, good drinks and good vinyl tunes at EP Bar. Upon entering we were greeted kindly and offered any seat in the dining room. Place was extremely clean and comfortable. Service came around with water and gave us a minute to look over the menus. He returned shortly and orders were placed. 15 to 20 minutes tops, the food came out. What we Order? - Crispy Duck Taco. 5/5 stars. Outstanding. For context I knowing that he's not much of a duck fan, had my son try them, but he LOVED them. "I'd totally order that again..." - Oxtail Dumpling. 5/5 stars. Savory - Lumpia 5/5 stars. Perfect fry. Wrap is crisp and light, fill is flavorful and delicious. - Bi Bim Bap 5/5. Overall, service is tops, prices are fair, every bit and bite of each plate was excellent. Such a gem in Chinatown. I always wonder why about the name of a restaurant. After dining at Lucky Belly, what a lucky belly indeed.

    Duck tacos... yum
    Roberto C.

    We love everything about this eatery!!!! We were looking for an open spot open after 9pm. We decided to give it a try; oh boy, WHAT AN AMAZING EXPERIENCE! Great good, the cool ambiance, and the service super chill and well executed. Delicious food! Duck tacos to die for, the octopus, equally delicious and the RAMEN bowl .... The BEST! Definitely, our new spot in Honolulu.

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    Tim B.

    Lucky Belly has an amazing ambiance with warm wood, brick, bar seating, and a stylish but comfortable dining room. The service was phenomenal from start to finish, which made the whole experience even better. I ordered the Beast Bowl, and it was rich, hearty, and packed with flavor. The bowl comes with brisket, short ribs, and oxtail won tons, along with bean sprouts, wakame, sesame seeds, green onion, ginger, and a soft egg. The broth was savory and comforting, the meat was tender, and the toppings added a nice balance of texture and freshness. Definitely a satisfying bowl if you want something bold, warm, and filling. Great spot for ramen, drinks, and a relaxed meal downtown.

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    Ty S.

    Food is hit or miss and the service is absolutely horrible. Witnessed multiple people have to stand up and beg to pay so they are no longer held hostage in this shit hole. Even if we wanted to order more food and drinks it would be impossible since the staff is non-existent. Also, a whole tray of dirty glasses was left on the next table for the over an hour we were stuck there. Clearly they give zero fucks about the customer here. Had the lamb shank and it was very underwhelming. Flavorless and bland. Pretty tender but could have been more fall apart. The only saving grace that is the reason this isn't 1 star was the scallop cone sushi. The bone marrow risotto inside was amazing and the only negative was the scallops being slightly overcooked inside.

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    Irene M.

    Feeling lucky... I do have many mental checks of places that I've love to check out and yes Lucky Belly is definitely one of them and the other lucky moment is that I was able to enjoy it with Terry K. Located on the corner of Smith and N Hotel Street it's a lovely spot just outside of Chinatown. Walking in I love the brick decor giving that downtown industrial vibe as the restaurant itself isn't that big but still gives you room between tables. Menu items is quite unique as I didn't expect to find Ramen here which I do see many come here to enjoy but decided to give the "Oriental Chicken Salad" as it comes with karaage chicken that got me very curious to try though before that we got the "Lamb Lumpia" which was a very flavorful bite as it has kimchi as well giving it the various asian flair. Let me tell you their salad can feed a party starting with over a dozen chicken karaage surrounding the rim of the bowl was brimming with salad so fresh and flavorful with a light sesame dressing...and no I couldn't finish it and you'll never know looking at my leftovers that I was just that lol! Service was very fast and efficient and I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch and with a bit of lucky find street parking is close for us to enjoy...lucky me! Thank you!

    Yvonne C.

    Celebrated early Christmas dinner with friends. We made reservation at 5pm. It was a busy night but all the servers were working very hard. Restaurant looks clean and neat. Food always good at Lucky Belly, I ordered the dishes as below:- 1. Pork Belly Bao - 10/10 2. Shrimp Gyoza - 10/10 3. Crispy Duck Taco - 10/10 4. Smoked Octopus- 7/10 5. Lobster Moco - 8/10 Don't miss this place, good food with great services.

    Pupu combo
    Rob B.

    Still wonderful, a fairly static menu same as last visit a year ago. There was a snapper special that looked amazing at the next table. Be sure to inquire about the pupu combo appetizer. Friendly service, only detractor was the unfortunate smell in the dining room. It smells like Chinatown IYKYK.

    Shrimp Gyoza
    Sean H.

    Guinness to Ramen Reset: The Chinatown Late-Night Move You Don't Want to Miss If you start your night with Guinness and Jameson for St. Patrick's Day, there's only one right move after in Hawaii, ramen. Lucky Belly delivered exactly what we needed and then some. We walked over to Lucky Belly and grabbed seats at the bar, which is the move. Watching the kitchen in action inside this restored Chinatown building adds to the whole experience, old bones, new energy, and a place that just feels alive. Cocktails were a perfect reset. The "Bean in the Box" Old Fashioned was smooth and refreshing, a great transition from beer to food. My wife had the Monkey King, well-crafted, though just a touch sweet for her taste. We started with the shrimp gyoza, crispy on the outside, fresh and flavorful inside, sitting on that edamame-avocado purée with ponzu that pulls it all together. Easily one of those dishes you wish you doubled up on. For ramen, she went with the Fungi Bowl, which had a deep, earthy flavor that really stood out, and I had the Belly Bowl, rich, flavorful, and exactly what you want after a night out. The broth had depth, the noodles were spot on, and every bite just worked. Pricing is what you'd expect for Chinatown, fair, approachable, and worth it for the quality you're getting. This place hits that perfect late-night balance, great food, strong drinks, and a vibe that makes you want to hang a little longer. If you're in town and need that post-drinks reset, this is it. We'll absolutely be back.

    Yeonji S.

    My favorite eats in Hawaii HANDS DOWN! To start off, the service was quick, we immediately got seated down once we walked in. A bit dark inside, but mysterious haha!!! We got the Monkey Cocktail, which was strong and yummy, you could really taste the pina colada puree. We ordered the special trio for the night which was Pork Belly Baos 2x , Lobster Shu Mai 2x and from what I remember Har Gow 2x. All VERY DELICIOUS. Next appetizer was DUCK TACOS! Warm crispy outer shell with meaty duck elevated with flavorful greens and drizzled with chili oil. Our main dish for the night was Kimchi ramen it had a jammy egg and so much flavor. Wow unbelievable. Best place in Honolulu, and to end off my trip with this place was the highlight of my vacation. Thank you to the staff for making this a great experience!

    Smoked octopus with gochujang puree
    Scott G.

    Checked out Lucky Belly again and it was even better than before. Our server Sterling(I think) was awesome, he kept coming by and checking on us. Parked in the public parking up the block, which made it easy. The food was awesome for the most part. The only negative I can mention was the whole Fried Tai Snapper was a little dry, but other than that, outstanding food. I had a few Nado beers which are always good, but one recommendation I have is to try the Smoked Yuzu Whiskey Sour. Tasty. Anyway, check them out when you're in Chinatown. Alooooooooha and happy eating.

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    Very good ramen. Friendly waitress that let us know right away some menu changes. Food made with Aloha for sure!

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    The service was slow this evening, even when there were just two other tables. The server just walked right past us.

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    Ask the Community - Lucky Belly

    Do they have a happy hour?

    Where to park?

    They're located in Chinatown and we found parking pretty easily at a meter in the evening.

    Do we need to make a reservation?

    I would recommend it, they are pretty busy.

    When is the Window open?

    Not sure what you mean by "window." Restaurant hours are as posted here.

    Do they have gluten free options? I want to bring a group but one of the people is gluten free.

    I am sure they have, but you need to specify when ordering.

    Allow under 18 to go in and buy lunch?

    Absolutely yes, just like any other restaurant

    Is there any vegetarian/vegan options?

    The Fungi bowl is vegetarian for sure. Not sure if it is vegan though

    1st time to the restaurant! Must try lunch or dinner menu first as 1st experience?

    Dinner! The oxtail dumplings are da bomb! And they only serve them at dinner! I go to Lucky's… 

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    Wagaya

    Wagaya

    4.5
    (1.3k reviews)
    2.5 mi
    $$

    Food was amazing. Service was super friendly. The parking sucks but it ain't their fault. The Shiro…read morebroth was much lighter than the Tantan but both were great! Potato mochi was sweet crunchy and chewy. Very interesting but it tasted great! 9.32/10

    Food - I'm going through a cold noodle phase right now, so I ordered their cold noodle dish. It was…read moregood. I really like their noodles. It was firm, nice and chewey, and was not mushy. The sauce to dip the noodles in was good. It was flavorful, salty, and sweet. My wife had a bowl of ramen. I got to try the soup and it tasted really good. I also like how thick it was. I don't like thin soup on my ramen, so this I really liked. My daughter was gulping down her noodles... just shoving it into her mouth. That is a huge thing for me because she's picky with food. We also had the potato mochi. I also liked that one. It had good texture, crunch, and chew. It was brushed with a glaze. The flavor was good. I'm not a chicken karaage guy. But I'm mentioning it because we ordered it. The chicken karaage were good chunks of chicken. Not like other places who give small chunks. My wife liked it because it had more chicken than batter. Service - The Place had good service. The food came out on time. Servers were checking up on us without hovering or being overbearing. They paid attention when we called asking for help. I was listening to the workers, and they seem to like being there. I mean, "work is work", and no one REALLY LIKES going to work. I'm pretty sure we'd all rather be someplace else besides work. Maybe I caught them in a good mood, but, it genuinely seemed like the moral in the place was good and the people working there that night didn't mind being there. Vibe - Small, family vibe. I liked that there was buzz but it wasn't loud. When we came, most of the people there were older, but as we left later in the evening, a more younger crowd started lining up and coming in. That tells me, they appeal to a wide demographic/pallet, which is good. Overall, it's going on the list of places to go back to and recommend. I don't really like going to ramen places during the summer because it's hot. But I would go here.

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    Marugame Udon

    Marugame Udon

    4.5
    (14.1k reviews)
    3.2 mi
    $$

    Absolutely amazing noodle spot! There was a long line when we arrived, but it moved incredibly…read morefast. As soon as we got inside, we knew this place was going to be something special. Being able to watch them make the noodles in the back, combined with the incredible smell throughout the restaurant, made the whole experience even better. I ordered the curry udon, while my wife got the creamy broth, and we also shared the tempura shrimp. Everything was absolutely delicious. Honestly, this was probably our best food stop on the island. I'll be thinking about this restaurant for a long time. Where we're from, there's nothing even close to a place like this. If you're visiting the island, this is definitely a spot you need to try!

    Where do I even begin?!?! This place is an absolute gem!!! Marugame Udon offers some of the…read morefreshest and finest- handmade Sanuki udon on the island! Their noodles are made in-house (following authentic Sanuki traditions from Japan) and cooked daily. Customers order their noodles at the counter, pick their tempura from a self-serve station, and pay at the end. What's even more impressive- patrons can watch the chefs make the food right in front of them (making for a cool dining experience). Highly recommend getting there early- lines are insane! But for the most part, the line moves fast because meals are dished out quickly and guests eat and leave in a timely manner. And prices are relatively low compared to other places. I ordered the #2 Creamy Broth- creamy chicken broth topped with juicy pork chashu and a flavorful seasoned egg 10/10! This was absolute fire!!! My wife ordered the Chicken Katsu- lightly battered, well seasoned and packed with flavor. We also ordered a side of Shrimp Tempura and Potato Croquettes. Both were equally delicious, but the potato croquettes hit the spot with a well seasoned potato mash, encased in a golden deep fried breadcrumb 10/10! It's an absolute must!

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    Kamitoku

    Kamitoku

    4.4
    (681 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    $$

    Happy to hear that Kamitoku Ramen from Ward Centre relocated to South Shore Market (previously…read moreoccupied by Scratch Kitchen). They are currently exploring a new concept, which is a bit different from what it used to be. There's quite a bit of items missing from their old menu, but they have included new dishes to try. I got their Beefy Gold which has a lighter broth. I also ordered a side of yuzu peel & juice, reminiscent of the yuzu shio ramen. I'd say that the broth is pretty good (light broth is gentle to the stomach), and the noodles were cooked well. You'll probably miss the fatty chunk of charsiu, but they now have pulled beef charsiu instead which is stringy and just as flavorful :) Service was friendly as always and they were very attentive to our needs. Ambiance is a bit more upscale than their previous Ward location, and definitely larger. Will come back again to try their Otoko-Meshi items, overall just glad that they're back!

    Kamitoku's new South Shore Market location is definitely a step up in terms of space and…read moreatmosphere. The open kitchen concept is nice, the restaurant feels much larger, and overall the new location is more inviting than the old one. Unfortunately, the food and menu changes were a big disappointment for me. The old location had a much larger menu with plenty of ramen options, while the new menu is limited to just three choices. The ramen itself doesn't taste the same, and even the noodles seem different. The biggest letdown was the chashu--it used to be served as a whole slice of pork, but now it's more of a shredded meat style that lacks the same appeal and texture. Adding to that, the new location currently doesn't have a liquor license, which takes away part of the dining experience. While the new space is beautiful, I left missing the food and variety that made Kamitoku one of my favorite ramen spots. Hopefully they'll bring back more of what made the original location special.

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    Momosan Waikiki

    4.2
    (1.3k reviews)
    3.6 mi
    $$

    Food - so delicious. Some of the best ramen I've had. The REAL star though are their sticky ribs…read more You gotta get them. Perfectly seasoned and fall off the bone. My bf and I both got the $35 meal sets. I also ordered a frozen beer and I thought the whole thing would be a slushie but it's only the top. Anyway it was fun and delicious. Service - no complaints. Workers were nice and things went smoothly Ambiance - lots of outdoor seating. It was casual and we had no wait.

    Momosan in Waikiki serves genuinely good food, and that's what makes the experience so frustrating…read more The staff was friendly and courteous, but the service was noticeably slow. The biggest issue, however, wasn't the wait it was the outdoor dining experience. Sitting on the patio felt like being dropped into Alfred Hitchcock's The Birds. Every imaginable bird seemed to be there: little birds, big birds, one-legged birds, scruffy birds, sick-looking birds, and fearless "gangster" birds that stared you down and swooped in the moment food hit the table. They hopped onto empty chairs, circled the tables, and constantly tried to steal food, making it impossible to relax and enjoy the meal. I understand that outdoor seating comes with the occasional bird, but this was on another level. The restaurant should consider better bird deterrents because the constant interruptions took away from what was otherwise a very good meal. If you order takeout or sit indoors, you'll probably have a much better experience. The food is worth trying, but unless the bird situation is addressed, I wouldn't choose the outdoor seating again.

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