After a couple of bad experiences with service over a year or two, we finally went back and ordered…read morea katsu plate and a taco rice plate. I ordered in person and the food took about 12-15 minutes to be made. The food looked good and tasted great. There was only one other customer eating inside while I was there. I think the owner's daughter and friend was running the front of the shop while the mother was making the food in the kitchen. I'd definitely good back with them working and the food is vegan friendly and very healthy to eat. Mahalos!!

No Tempeh! My barbecue tempeh dish not available! Heart and…read moreSoul used to have marinated vegetables, now they are plain! Not as tasty! No more infused water! We were disappointed that things had changed since our last visit! Still friendly and kind service. That has not changed... Hope the changes are temporary! We want the wonderful Peace Cafe that we remember!

One of my old standby vegetarian restaurants in town. It's a cozy, clean spot with the added…read moreconvenience of free parking in the back. The friendly lady who served us was welcoming and attentive, bringing us water and taking our order promptly. The chicken tenders were perfectly fried, with a crispy exterior and wonderful texture. The fried noodles were another highlight--crispy, loaded with a variety of vegetables, and tossed in a flavorful sauce. The combination of textures was excellent. My guest also really enjoyed her vermicelli. Overall, another satisfying visit. I'll definitely be back the next time I'm craving vegetarian food!

I love that the menu is so extensive and all of it is vegetarian with vegan options also…read more Everything was very delicious and there are Chinese, Vietnamese, Italian foods. Vegan shrimp is one of my favorite faux meats and they have a lot of dishes with it. Portions are decent and food comes quickly. Staff is friendly. There are around 3 spaces in the back with a very small lot (same entrance and exit). What I thought was cool was a fried shrimp appetizer that has the shrimp wrapped in vermicelli then friend on a stick. Dipping sauce was good too. The staff speak Vietnamese and English. Indoor seating is plentiful and we had a large party of 8.

Food quality: everything felt well prepared and great attention to detail…read more Service: excellent. Staff were friendly, patient, and helpful! Atmosphere: wasn't too loud, but it did have some volume with just how close we were seated. Overall experience: wonderful! Notes: it was my first time ever trying a vegan restaurant and first vegan sushi experience! The food was very creative, had interesting texture, thoughtful, beautiful and vibrant colors, and I loved the mousse dessert.

My fiancé and I tried this vegan sushi spot for the first time, and we were so impressed! My fiancé…read morewas actually a little skeptical about sushi without fish, but he ended up absolutely loving it and left feeling completely full and satisfied. The vegan sushi was amazing, and honestly, everything we ordered was fresh, flavorful, and delicious. I knew I was going to love this place when we were greeted with water infused with cucumber. It was such a healthy, refreshing touch and really set the tone for the whole experience. Everything felt fresh, healthy, filling, and thoughtfully prepared. Our server, Austin, was also fantastic! His customer service was on point, which is especially appreciated these days when staffing can be challenging. He made our first visit even better. We had such a great experience and will definitely be coming back!

Review 39 (2026)…read more 10+++Stars restaurant. I voted as " Hale Aina Award ". We always choose 4 sides order, $18. We had Noodle with 4 sides/choices : Tofu Yuba spring rolls, Daikon mochi, Vegetable mix and Hot and sour soup. And their original cheesecake. All vegetables. They don't use meats or eggs. I don't know how they make and taste like meats. Loved their thin noodle with lots of vegetables, added celery. Loved Tofu Yuba spring rolls and Daikon mochi. Their original sauce, ginger sweet oil sauce was delicious. I ate dipped with this ginger oil, even adding to my noodle. Usually Hot and sour soup is as 1 Ala carte menu, $3, but we always ask them, to include my 4 choices(sides), instead of buying separately. We love and always get their Cheesecake. This Cheesecake is the best ever. $12 for whole cake. Prices were reasonable. Staffs were helpful. Food was fresh. They open only lunch time during weekdays. Thank you so much. I will see you in 2 weeks.

Seriously, what doesn't taste good here? Nothing. If vegetarian food can taste like this all the…read moretime, I honestly don't mind being a vegetarian. I come here not even thinking about vegetarian food, I just want some delicious Asian food and whatever they put out there I'll eat it. They usually have the sweet and sour soup, but one day they had this lau lau soup with coconut milk in it that's so yummy. I don't consider this a Hawaiian restaurant but hey that's what they served that day, I'd try it and I hope they make it again soon! It's cafeteria style so you pick a size and choose your items. Add soup to make it a combo or not. Some dishes they offer include stir fry veggies with tofu or mock meat, tofu wrap, turnip cake, gyozas, broccoli with mock meat, fried rice, clear glass noodle stir fry, yellow noodle stir fry. I'm not sure if they use egg at all? I think so? Service has always been friendly. The ladies are all very nice. They speak Cantonese or mandarin as well. It looks like their Japanese cheese cake is always sold out. Guess next time I just have to go earlier. Place is big enough to fit a crowd. Mostly tables for up to 4 people but I think bigger groups can go to the back for more room. Congrats on 10 years and thanks for feeding us delicious and healthy food!

The food (pizzas) & drinks (martinis) were very good, we especially enjoyed our strawberry pie!…read more However, the most refreshing part of the dinner was our waiter, Zac. He was very professional & friendly, and offered good suggestions related to our food/beverage choices. He had a genuine way of making you feel welcome and reassured that you were going to be well taken care of. We appreciated your service Zac, thank you!

We had direct ocean view and could see Diamond Head on the side. Ordered Fish n Chips. Fish was…read moregood, the tempura batter was light and crispy. 3 good size pieces. Fries were dark colored and soggy. The Ube cocktail hardly had alcohol and ube taste. Service was bare minimum. Order taken, drinks served, food served. No one checked if everything was okay. Waited and waited for water refill and at the end of the meal, I had to flag down our server. He was not that busy as he was chatting up the table behind us. He put our bill on the table halfway turned to walk away already. I felt like he couldn't be bothered with helping us. 4 stars for the fish, 2 stars for the chips, 1 1/2 stars for service.

Went to eat in food court last night and wanted to eat healthy so looked about and saw Roots and…read moreGreens and read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Two young guys were behind the counter and I was their only customer. Not knowing the routine, I asked and the guy said to pick my base and said I could have half rice and half greens, which I went with. I then had 4 choices so added pickled onions, eggs, hummus, and a tomato salad. Then added on dressing. When I asked if I got the protein as a part of it, I was told yes, so I chose the steak. It was a huge salad and everything was fresh and will last me for several days. The reason I am taking off a star and giving 4 instead of 5 is because I was charged extra for the protein which should have been explained. With my tip it was $23. I will go back though, it was very good. But the people dishing up the food should offer more explanations.

First of all I'm really glad this addition was added to the food court because there are limited…read morehealthy options and Roots and Greens provides some refreshing new options. I want this place to stick around! That being said I did not really like my meal. I want to believe it's on me for choosing the wrong combo but I had a couple of issues. First, at least when I went, the rice was sitting out in a separate dish and was room temperature. I would like the rice to at least be warm, even better if it had some fragrant flavor like saffron rice should but I didn't taste it. Second, I got the falafel, which is something best served fresh or it gets dried out, unfortunately it was very dry even when dipping in the tzatziki so I did not finish it. The harissa sauce mixed with tzatziki was really good so I'm hopeful that a fresh and hot falafel with warm rice would have been much better than what I had today. Willing to try again. The staff was young but sweet and helpful, no complaints there.

Yummy vegan food truck! It's in an area with other food trucks if you're with other people that…read moremight want something else. They have a lot of different food at this truck! I got the pulled pork fries! They were so good and I would order it again!

Thr parking is the only tough thing about eating at this food truck. You have to find a spot on the…read morestreet and it is located in an area with a lot of one-way streets so circling around is a likelihood. The good news is it is fast so if you wait a little bit, someone is likely to finish up and leave. The ambience is definitely casual since it is a truck. There is covered picnic-table style seating for this truck and the other trucks nearby. The food is SO good. I read rave reviews on here for the fish tacos so I orderes them and they did not disappoint. The vegan sour cream is so creamy, thr coleslaw is perfectly tangy and crunchy, and the vegan fish is delightful. My husband got the chicken tacos which were hot, in contrast to the fish tacos. They had avocado and a green sauce and we also liked these though the fish were our favorite. The hibiscus lemonade was lovely and refreshing also. The service here is very fast. We basically ordered and then looked around at the other truck menus and by that time our food was ready! I would definitely recommend this place especially for vegetarians and vegans and would love to come back!

I have been here twice for a quick bite and the food tasted fresh both times. Located in Kakaako…read morenear a few other small food locations, this small chain cafe is good for a quick snack. There are a few small tables inside and out for seating, and there are a few parking garages nearby for free. I ordered the Lychee Lemonade, the French Dip, and Planted Butter Mochi Kouign Amann. Overall a bit pricy, but the food was delicious! The drink was refreshing but may be too sweet for some.. The pastry had the perfect amount of sweetness and crispy/flakiness- but I wish I could've had it heated up a bit! I wasn't sure about the French dip when ordering it, but it was really good! The dip had good flavor that complimented the beef and bread perfectly! It did take about 10-15 minutes to come out of the kitchen though- I had to refrain from eating the entire Kouign Amann while waiting.

The last time I came here it was only plant based options so was nice to see a bit of a mix now!…read more I ate inside, it was clean and quiet. I was the only one there. The burger was good, and I'm glad I ordered the sauce on the side because it wasn't my favorite and happy to skip on those added calories. The fried green tomatoes were just ok...they were kind of bland and you didn't get many of them... 4 to be exact. The sauce that came with those was ok... I liked it better than the burger sauce. The person taking my order was friendly. I'd come back and try something else on the menu for a quick bite.

The food was amazing and the people are so kind. Highly recommend the lasagna as well as the…read moreroasted veggies! Delish! Worth the stop!

While eavesdropping the conversation between some colleagues who were discussing their lunch plans…read morethe other day, it was discovered they were heading over to Govinda's Vegetarian Buffet (GVB). This brought back memories of my experience here YEARS ago. Located in Nuuanu, just a few minutes by foot from Maemae School, GVB has been offering since 1991, a healthy dining option in a peaceful setting inside ISKCON Hawai'i Temple. They offer an AYCE option weekdays from 11am to 230pm. Upon arrival, my friends and I immediately noticed the calm atmosphere in the beautiful gardens of this Hare Krishna Temple. After paying for our meal we sat down on community long tables in their cozy dining room. The buffet line had a decent selection where standouts were the vegetarian lasagna, assorted curries and the fresh vegetables. Menu offerings change daily where notables include vegetarian lasagna, lentil nut loaf, samosas, quiche, assorted curries and halva. There's also mint ginger water and water offered. Service here is limited as it's pretty much do it yourself. So why only 4 stars? Food was nothing outstanding and the food temperature was not hot as I would have preferred. Eating some dishes such as curries, samosas and papadum would have better if eaten hot. Overall, my friends and I had a great experience here at GVB where I was finally able to try them. This is not a place I'd initiate a get together but wouldn't object if friends wanted to come here. Better late than never.

Juicy Brew, where have you been all my life? Sitting conspicuously on Waialae Avenue! I've passed…read morethis place hundreds of times before. I've seen it often but never stopped. Such a bad life choice for sure! I'm a pescatarian and I avoid dairy. So, Juicy Brew is literally made for me with their completely plant-based menu. And, I can't even explain why I never checked them out before, but we all make poor decisions. I'm committed to rectifying the error of my ways with many future visits to this locally owned oasis of vegan goodness! It's rare that I write a review after just one visit to an establishment. But, it's rare that a place blows my mind and taste buds with the very first mouthful. But, yes, it was love, maybe even obsession at first bite. Seriously, happy tears came to my eyes when I sunk my teeth into the BEST Reuben sandwich I've EVER had. It was a culinary masterpiece! Pumpernickel bread from The Breadshop sandwiched the crispy mochiko tempeh, layered with a robust carawat kraut, paper-thin cut marinated beets, a robust Russian dressing, and the house cheez sauce. The bread was thickly cut and -- a superb design consideration because it held together the abundant filling well. It was served with a small green salad with fresh cucumbers. My mouth is literally watering writing this review. My gluten-free niece had the Reuben version as a salad. The vegetables were expertly cut. I mention this because you could tell every dish was crafted with care and prepared with love. They treat their ingredients with respect and reverence creating meals perfectly balanced in taste and texture (so important for vegan food, any food really). My other niece opted for the beautiful Hirata Buns. The colors of this café favorite really stood out. Eating is also a visual experience, and Juicy Brew knows that. Soft, sunny yellow, house made buns cradling the crispy orange-yuzu 'chicken,' drizzled with a bright and heaty kimchi aioli and accented with a sprinkling of green onions and bubu arare accompanied by a bed of house pickles and slaw. The menu offers sandwiches, salads, soba noodles, macaroni and cheese and more. There is a fridge in the dining area featuring ready-to-go meals like miso sweet potato salad, tofu poke, and orzo pasta. It also holds a selection of Aloha Sweet Remedies drinks. I opted for the house made Black Velvet latte just because of the name. They suggested it with macadamia milk, a first for me. The black sesame and activated charcoal produced a rich, savory, slightly smoky flavor; a bold contrast to the vanilla pound cake syrup. Special points because it was served in reusable cups since we dined in. The café is small with four tables. When we arrived, there were no seats but it cleared quickly. There are also a couple counter seats. You might have to wait for a table if you want to dine in. Or you could get your food to-go. The service was friendly and helpful. It's also a small operation, so there might be a wait. But, the kitchen is not skimping on the freshness of ingredients or rushing preparation. It's ALL worth it! It's the Waialae area, so you know the parking drill. Free street parking available close-by off Waialae; metered one-hour parking on Waialae Avenue. If you have to do a short walk, so what! You can pass by the other locally-owned boutiques, restaurants, and bakeries. Speaking of baked goods, Juicy Brew offers a nice selection of scones, cookies, muffins, and cakes. This place is going to be my go-to, for sure! I regret not stopping by sooner. So, don't be like me! Stop by, try the food, sip a latte, get something to-go, and make a wise life choice!!

I've eaten at Juicy Brew at least twenty times, and I'm not sure how I've never reviewed this place…read morebefore! You can order in person, by phone, or online. Parking is limited, so I usually order online and select curbside pickup. The staff is always friendly, and this cozy little spot on Waialae Avenue has a welcoming neighborhood feel that is so Kaimuki. The Banh Mi Style Lemongrass Tofu Burger is absolutely incredible and easily my favorite item on their menu. Everything in this "burger" is there for a reason. Perfectly balanced. Always freshly made. The warm crispy panko coated katsu on the tofu pairs perfectly with the pickled veggies and the soft bun ties it all together. Textural Heaven. The Korean Hirata Buns are massive! The texture on the tofu is better than real chicken. The Korean flavors on the chick'n, house made pickles and the kimchi aioli make this another flavor masterpiece. The house made buns are fresh and the perfect vehicle for everything going on with the flavors. Very filling! It's obvious that the food creators at Juicy Brew dedicated countless hours in balancing textures and maximizing flavors. Perfection! Vegan or carnivore, Juicy Brew is an absolute must try!