My mom and my friend both had amazing reviews about this restaurant. They both raved about how…read moredelicious their crab dishes were that I couldn't wait! It's located next to EARL and Cafe Kaila in the corner of Market City Shopping Center on Kapiolani Blvd in Kapahulu. There is a parking lot for customers and an overflow lot in the back where Ben Franklin is. Both times, I came with my family, and we ordered a variety of food and shared family style. The food here was absolutely delicious! Some items that we had ordered were: - Singaporean Rice Noodles - delicious! So flavorful with a lot of shrimp. It was even better with the curry from the curry crab. - Hong Kong Style Garlic Shrimp Prawns - well seasoned with a delicious crispiness and crunchiness! Shrimps are always a favorite of mine. - Thai Style Pork Cheek - great appetizer but the others really outshined this dish. The sauce was incredible, though! - Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wing - beautifully coated with a layer of salted egg yolk. One of the few unique dishes that is a must try. - Fried Green Beans w/ Minced Meat & Sambal Shrimp Paste - the minced meat and sambal shrimp paste really brought out the flavor of the green beans, complementing it extremely well. - Salted Fish Chicken Eggplant - the salted fish really enhanced the flavor of this dish. I honestly thought without it, the entire dish would have been mediocre. This was a surprise! - Beef Chow Funn - this was ok. I thought there wasn't enough wok hay and flavor to this chow fun. - J.J. Chicken (Half) - this was one of my least favorite dishes only because all the other dishes outshined it. It was still good - just didn't have a great WOW factor like the others. - HK Style Beef Fried Rice - this was actually a lot better than the beef chow fun in my opinion. It was especially good with the leftover curry from the crab. - Curry Crab w/ Naan Bread - the star of the meals! There were different ways to prepare the crab, but we ultimately decided on the curry as it was #1 of the 3 or 4 styles. I did want the Singaporean one but was worried it would be spicy for the grandparents. Next time! Regardless, this was an amazing decision as the curry was soooo good. I couldn't get enough of it! The crab was delicious, fresh, and meaty--one order was plenty for our group of seven! It was definitely a messy meal, but well worth it. We even had so much leftover curry sauce that I couldn't bear to waste it, so I took it home to enjoy with rice the next day. - Hong Kong Style Garlic Fried Crab - well seasoned with a lot of flavor, but it was much drier than the curry version. Still delicious but that curry crab was still a winner. - HK Style Ice Milk Tea w/ Frozen Bear - this was a cute drink that they heavily advertised in their drink menu. I thought it would be a gimmick, but the drink itself was strong and delicious. This restaurant honestly stole my heart! So many delicious options that continuously wowed me. I definitely can see myself coming back often for family dinners.

My friend wanted to try it so we went! Not busy, but made reservation for a Thursday night. Popular…read morefor their crab dishes, every table had crab. Crab was a little expensive, but we did it. Curry crab- sweet curry, kind of an Asian style curry flavor. Not Indian. It's in between a Chinese and Thai curry. fried rice- it's not salty enough. It was okay. Hong Kong lemon tea- not strong enough, watery. True Hong Kong lemon tea is very strong. Black pepper sizzling beef- the most flavorful and tender dish. Chili oil- I asked for chili oil and they really gave me chili oil. I asked for chili oil with the pepper flakes and they said they charge money for that. So I just opted for the chili oil to make my friend rice more flavorful and a bit spicy, the oil was spicy, that's it, no flavor. Customer service- the male servers were very attentive. A typical Chinese restaurant inside

It feels like I just keep returning to this place (like every month LOL), but the food is so…read moreappetizing and I have major FOMO, which the Shioketh team seems to be good at inducing! Their rotating menu means that whatever I end up enjoying might not be available in the near future. At the end of January, my friends and I ordered the Beef Rendang Combo with Sambal Goreng and Fried Egg (always good), Roti John (so good), Blooming Eggs (always good), Veggie Spring Roll, Pandan Waffle with Nutella (super sweet but so good), and 3 Combo Deals of a drink and Kaya Bun: Pandan Iced Coffee, Watermelon Cucumber Spritzer, Bandung Fizzy. The Bandung Fizzy has a nice rose flavor which was new to me. At the end of February, my group ordered: 2 portions of the Nasi Lemak, a Nonya Vegetable Curry, 2 orders of the Fried Gao Spring Rolls, and the Pandan Bun Combo Deal, with the drinks being Lychee Spritzer, Mango Cream Soda, and Pandan iced coffee. In early April, we ordered: Singaporean Laksa, Salted Egg Popcorn Chicken Plate, Blooming Egg, Pandan Iced Coffee, Watermelon Cucumber Spritzer, Mango Iced Tea, Pandan Waffle, Strawberry Matcha Sorbet, and Strawberry Pitaya Shrubae. In mid-April we ordered Punggol Mee Goreng, Ginger Fried Chicken, Mango Iced Tea, Lychee Iced Tea, Yuzu Fizzy, and Pandan Frozen custards. In mid-May we ordered Hainanese Fried Chicken, Curry Bak Mee, Pandan iced coffee, Pandan matcha coco cloud, and Kaya Toast frozen custard. I repeat myself when I say that the quality of food has been consistently satisfying. Shioketh is a rare Singaporean food offering on Oahu, and it has exposed me to unique dishes that I cannot forget. (The Roti John is something I still think about to this day.) Sometimes the Shioketh team brings you your food, and sometimes you go to the counter to retrieve your order. I'm fine either way because it's a smaller venue. We always choose to dine in, and we get here early (between 11 and 12) so that we *can* dine in. The head chef Emily usually makes the rounds to greet customers, and she's seen me enough times to recognize me as a regular (LOL). This practice of hers helps lend a feeling of community in the air.

After visiting Singapore many years ago, we enjoyed the flavorfulness and spiciness of the street…read morefood at the hawker stands, which was a mixture of Indonesian, Malay and Singaporean cultures. Occasional eateries have opened in HI offering this cusine, however, many were short-lived. In 2014, Emily Terukina immigrated to HNL from Singapore with her husband, Gavin. She worked as a host and kitchen helper at the Pig & the Lady. After missing her native home cuisine, she left the Pig & the Lady to open her own restaurant pop-up at the Hapa Market and Grill in Palolo called Shioketh on 9/7/24. Emily uses her traditional recipes to display the authentic flavors while growing up in Singapore, with slight adaptations to the likes of the local residents of HI. Huband Gavin oversees the back end of the restaurant's operations, including graphics and web design. Emily chose the name "Shioketh," which is a Singaporean/Malaysian slang term meaning: * "Shiok" = delicious, pleasurable, superb or highly satisfying and frequently used to describe a great meal. * "Shooketh" = a slang for shaken/surprised. She hopes to provide fun, casual food options of Singaporean flavors that leave her guests both satisfied and craving for more. Generallly open on Saturdays only, Shioketh offers a rotating, limited weekly menu that includes: * Entrees: laksa curry, beef rendang (Indonesian curry), ayam penyet (crispy Malay chicken), nasi lemak (coconut rice with chicken and egg), crispy wonton with noodles. * Sides: sambal goreng (stir-fried tofu, long beans, tempeh, shallots); blooming eggs. * Desserts: pandan waffle, Kaya sweet bun. * Drinks: Pandan iced coffee, bandung/yuzu fuzzy, mango cream soda, lychee/watermelon cucumber spritzer, iced teas. I had the following: * Salted egg popcorn chicken plate. Super crispy popcorn chicken tossed in a creamy, spicy salted egg sauce and finished with fried curry leaves, served with jasmine rice. Delicious, flavorful, seasoned sauce that was fiery spicy that complemented the chicken and Jasmine rice topped with garlic chips! Excellent spicy sauce that had me wanting to eat more and more! * Ginger fried chicken with fragrant chicken rice. Crisp, juicy ginger-marinated chicken fried with garlic, curry leaves, and blended macadamia for subtleness. Paired w/ fragrant chicken rice infused with ginger aromatics and war spices. I expected the chicken or the sauce to be spicy, but both were not; however, I enjoyed the spices that they were cooked in! Yum, very delicious! The juicy chicken is best eaten when freshly fried and dipped into the sauce for the best flavors! * Pandan coffee. This was a cold brew coffee topped with pandan coconut cold foam and sweetened with gula melaka palm sugar. I enjoyed the rich and creamy coffee with the subtle taste of the pandan foam! Very refreshing! As the weekly menus change, I plan to check Shioketh's Instagram site to see what food items will be offered on future dates. And if I see a menu item that interests me, I will preorder before the Saturday to guarantee having it. Staff is very friendly and knowledgeable about the menu items. Since I had preordered the food items and coffee, they were ready at the time of pick-up. There are a few tables for dine-in, and when we arrived at the peak of the lunch hour, all seats were taken. However, I had previously ordered online for takeout to ensure that the food items would not be sold out. Note that even if you dine in or take out, all food items are served in take-out containers and are made to order to ensure freshness and quality. Shioketh is generally open on Saturdays only from 11a to 3p, unless it is participating in private events; check their Instagram posts a few days prior for their schedule. Free parking in private lot shared with Hapa Market and Grill. I look forward to trying more of the different dishes offered! Love the delicious Malaysian cuisine with the accompanying spiciness, the authenticity of the menu, and the friendly staff that make this an amazing dining experience! I am glad that Shioketh has garnered a loyal following over the past year and wish them continued success. Support local!

Dagon is one of those places I have come to crave. I often find myself thinking about their tea…read moreleaf salad and lamb curries. Get the curry with coconut rice and some roti to slurp up all that delicious sauce. Trust me, you do not want any of it going to waste. There are a few parking spaces in the lot in back, or you can find street parking nearby. Another bonus, they are BYOB with no corkage fee. When you start thinking about the food long after the meal is over, you know a restaurant is doing something right.

Sad, no Mohinga or Ohn no khao swè every time I go. Service…read morecould be improved Myeik noodles were just ok Burmese Indian rice could use a lil more water and cooking time. I do want to keep it positive though, the curry chicken was good.

I can only rate this on the drinks and bar service. The kitchen staff was not working the night we…read morestopped in and we were the only two at the bar. The bartender was very sweet and we talked to her the whole time. We ended up leaving after two drinks as it was dead and there was nothing left to do. I'll try to come by again for food - if I should be so lucky.

Nasi lemak, kaya toast, laksa, food that I was eating almost every day when I was living in…read moreSingapore and I really miss them! So I was excited to try this restaurant but also a little disappointed to find out this is more like an Asian fusion restaurant. Tried a few dishes and they're alright but I would not recommend it if you are looking for authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food. Nasi Lemak: the rice didn't have much coconut flavor. The curry chicken and anchovies were replaced by Portuguese sausages and bacons. It was written on the menu though I just didn't pay attention lol Roti prata: not bad but the portion was quite small for the price Laksa: the broth was spicy and not much flavor profile. Noodles were overcooked and a little mushy. Food was definitely pricey but it was expected. It was at Ward and the decor was really nice. The restaurant is just beautiful. Service was also excellent. I still think it is a fun place for gathering given the great ambiance and the excellent service.

Bo's Kitchen is a mom-and-pop Cantonese restaurant with other Asian favorites like laksa,…read morejajangmyeon, and Japanese curry, to name a few. This is my first time trying their food, and I have a lot of positive thoughts regarding their dishes. Their beef brisket noodle was one of my all-time favorites compared to other locations, because they are generous with the amount of brisket they give you and they use egg noodles by default. Their soup was okay, but the braised and marinated meat was definitely the highlight of this dish. Overall, a great late night evening option in town for Cantonese comfort food, even among those coming from China; I think that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their food and quality. Highly recommend and would love to return to try their laksa in the future.

I hadn't been here in three years. The first time here I did not like it at all. I decided to Uber…read moreEat it to my job. I got the wonton noodles with brisket. I'm not sure of the price, because Uber has different pricing from the establishment. This time around I really liked it. The broth was flavored and the wontons didn't have big chunks of pork in it. It was actually minced. The brisket was tasty and tender. If you don't know what to get from here, get this. The wonton noodles with brisket. I appreciate that they separated the broth from the noodles. Who wants to eat soggy noodles?

I have never had Burmese food before and it was exciting to try this restaurant! My wife had…read morechecked out the pics and the menu so when we went for lunch, we were ready! Our server was great, explaining the dishes and what kind of food we were going to get. We got the tea leaf salad and it was so good! Crunchy textures and a unique fresh taste! Just a tasty salad!!!! One order was enough for us. I think it had small nuts inside and it made it really crunchy and added a nice texture to an already delicious salad. Then came the biryani. WOW! What a presentation! The bread baked on top, the delicious rice with lamb. It was a lot and it filled us up with the delicious spices. Speaking of spices, they also offered a BURNING SPICY hot "sauce" in a bowl. REALLY SPICY! My wife loved it! I had to abstain! I need to go again because it was really good!

I wish I could say I had a really good second experience here after I hyped the place up to my mom…read morebut I can't say I did. The first time we tried to go we were told that they had already done their last seating at 1:20 when they close for lunch at 2pm. So we ended up going to fete down the street. The second time, the place was empty the following day. The water cup tasted like soap and I told the server. I don't know what exactly she did but the next one tasted even more soapy. Finally I asked again but this time for glass instead of metal and it didn't taste like soap. Our server also was eating at the bar and on her phone pretty much the entire time we were there. She didn't seem to want to serve us whatsoever. I myself am a server and was pretty letdown by the experience. Not only that but I did get incredibly sick after our visit. I'm not sure if it was the soapy water or something I ate but I won't be returning anytime soon.

We sat at the chef's counter, which made the whole experience even better. The place is super…read morepopular, and after eating here it's obvious why. Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and not a single miss. Truly on point from start to finish. Great energy, great food, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Easy recommendation.

Thought I'd write a review before they move their restaurant to the Kaimuki area. August 30, 2025,…read morei believed is their last day serving in Chinatown. I heard they will keep this space for special events. The restaurant is quite busy and I'm glad we had reservations. Good thing I was there prior to lunch hour opening, otherwise we may lose our reservations since the person who made reservations tends to be habitual in arriving late. We dined in May, but it's been awhile since I first dined here. I preferred dining in Chinatown during lunch time than at dinner. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I forgot his name, but I remembered that his eyeglasses that he wore was cool/funny, since the frames for each eye didn't match the other eye! lol. Funny it wasn't me who first noticed it. One was square frame and the other was a round frame! The restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays except may write Happy Birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate that you purchase for the birthday person. Their desserts are unique and refreshing. I think there are some rotating desserts /flavors like their seasonal menu for their main menu. I guess you can always keep coming back without being bored of the menu! I was bummed to see a previous dish posted of a pasta that I wanted to try that wasn't on the current spring seasonal menu! When we dined for brunch over the weekend, I was able to get the Hainan chicken with the crispy roast pork combo. It was very filling , tasty and satisfying. I do love ginger sauce on the cold ginger chicken but sometimes the chicken is just okay. This Hainan chicken was really good and the chicken was really moist! I thought it was the best I've tried! It was good that I wanted to takeout one last time in August before they moved! No more the 50/50 combo with the crispy roast pork on the lunch menu during the weekday. It was on the spring menu. Of course it's best to eat it in the restaurant than for take out. Bathroom is a must for me when dining out and they had only one shared bathroom for everyone! There was a guy who tried to make several attempts but wasn't successful, since there was always someone in the restroom. I'm glad the waiter told me there was a bigger separate bathroom with several stalls for men and ladies upstairs. You go straight through the kitchen to catch the elevator and to another kitchen /storage area! Thank Goodness! Best wishes at your new location. You offer yummy and tasty food!

My oldest son used to love getting noodles from their stand back when they were at the Ward Farmers…read moreMarket. Every time we had a chance to visit, he would always look for them, but we hadn't seen their stand in quite some time. So, you can imagine his excitement when we happened to spot their restaurant while driving through Chinatown! Of course, he immediately asked if we could eat there, and we happily obliged! We stopped in for dinner on a weeknight and found convenient parking at the nearby municipal lot. It was a quiet evening, and we were actually the only dine-in customers at the time, although a few people came and went to pick up takeout orders. The restaurant has a cozy, casual setup with a handful of tables for seating. The lovely lady who took our order was also our server, and she was very pleasant! We started with the Chicken Wings as an appetizer, and they were delicious! Perfectly crispy with a nice balance of sweet and spicy flavors. My two youngest boys opted for the Keiki Noodles, which they absolutely loved! My oldest, of course, went with the Beef Noodles and thoroughly enjoyed his bowl, although he did mention that they were a little spicier than he remembered. LOL! Nonetheless, still delicious! As for me, I ordered the Lamb Noodles, and they did not disappoint! The meat-to-noodle ratio was just right, and the flavors were well-balanced without being overpowering. The hand-pulled noodles had that perfect chewy texture, which I absolutely love! The spice level was also just right for me--a nice, tolerable kick that added to the overall flavor without overwhelming the dish. Overall, it was a delicious and satisfying dinner, and I'm so glad we stumbled upon their restaurant! It was especially nice for my oldest to finally enjoy the noodles he had been missing for so long. Now that we know exactly where to find them, we'll definitely be back whenever we're craving a good bowl of hand-pulled noodles!

One of my co-workers dreamt of noodles from Youpo so we walked over from our office and ordered…read moretakeout ... two Cumin Lamb ($19) with extra noodles, and one Duck Noodle ($19) with extra noodles. All of us find that we need to add noodles ($3) to make it a hearty meal. The Cumin Lamb is listed as two chili level of spice ... It's just right for me, but my co-worker was sweating. The Duck is listed as three chilis ... The Beef and Mushroom Tofu are the hottest, at four chilis. One can tell them to dial up or down the heat. I really like the Cumin Lamb ... the meat is shredded, making it easy to eat. There is pieces of Bok Choy and bean sprouts, with a soy / black vinegar sauce. The noodles are hand-pulled, chewy and flavorful ... They're the stars of each dish ... The meat is the accent. The Duck comes with mustard greens in addition to the ingredients for the lamb dish. There are tables for two, four, or more, for those that choose to dine in. We almost always take it back to our office so we can watch TV while dining. Recommended!

Living on Maui, one of my favorite noodle dishes is chow fun…read more The child phone beef dish here made Maui chow look like dog poop. My girlfriend ordered the Singapore bitter melon doodle dish, and it was crazy fantastic. The melon was bitter...It was an odd flavor... But new to my pallete. Once I added hoisin sauce, it took it to the next level. I don't think I could go here every week, because the flavors would probably blend together... But once a month, 100% I am hitting this place. If you're in the area, you need to make it a point to come here. Service was on point.

This is the first restaurant that my mom has been to before me, lol. She loves going to Chinatown;…read moreme not so much. Trying to find parking is such a pain. I had lunch here with my mom and husband on a Saturday around 1:30pm. The restaurant was packed with a waitlist. We put our names on the list and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. My husband got the beef chow fun $14.50. My mom and I both got the wonton mein $12.99 each. We shared the cheung fun $8.50 and I got the soy milk $5 made in house. I wanted to get the half roast duck $28, but it was sold out. The cheung fun was good. It came with sesame seeds on top. They brought over the peanut sauce. When I asked for the sweet sauce they pointed to the hoisin sauce on the table. It's not the same, but it'll do. If anyone knows a place that serves real sweet sauce with cheung fun, please let me know. I tried my hubby's beef chow fun and it was excellent. It had good wok hei and the beef was tender. The wontons were meh. I haven't had wontons that bad in a while. They were mushy and contained a small piece of shrimp. My mom agreed that the wontons weren't good that day. However, she had wontons there before and they were good. I loved the skinny Hong Kong noodles that came with the wontons. If you're Chinese like me, then you'd know to eat it with the red vinegar. Also, try the house-made soy milk if you get the chance. It was yummy. My mom used to make it, but it takes a lot of work.

went here last week with my family around 7pm got seated immediately. the staff was some young men…read moreand they were all very kind, after being seated they were checking up on us very often. very great service! we tried lamb, fried pork, chicken skin, fried rice, and beef.. everything was absolutely delicious. I asked the guy for his name but I forgot but everyone was super kind

Another delicious dinner at Khan Skewer. Recommend reservations as it can get packed on certain…read moredays. This great little local find is away from Waikiki and a short drive but it is SO worth it. We make sure to visit during every trip to Oahu now. It is not a large interior but they fit about 10 tables? The aroma wafts over you when you walk in and you just know it will be excellent. You order the meats you like and they bring them cooked to you and place them on the metal warmers. You can ask for the spice level to be adjusted to your liking. Everything is always delicious and we have a great time as a family. Always leave with a happy belly. Thank you for this gem of Mongolian cuisine.