I used to go here all the time to get my filipino food fix. Unfortunately they closed the Kalihi…read morerestaurant and now have to make the drive out to Waipahu. If you have never been here I highly recommend you trying their filipino food. Portion size is good and worth the money but the main reason you're buying their food is cause it's winnahs. I did take out a few of their menu items. Their special for July is lechon Kawali, pancit, pork gisantes and pork adobo fried rice. It's good to get this or mixed plate with 3 choices. It allows to try more of their menu selections. While one is good 3 or 4 is much better especially if coming here for the very first time. You won't be disappointed. I called in to place my order and it would be twenty minutes which is fine cause that's how long it took me to get there. The food was hot and ready to go. I made sure my ac was off so I can enjoy a nice hot lunch. The place was crowded even at 1pm. People know good food when they eat it. Lots of parking. The lechon Kawali was good. It's nice and meaty with some nice soft fat pieces. Oh so good. Yeah if you are worried about cholesterol then this might not be for you. If not you gonna enjoy it. The pancit is good. The pork gisantes which is more commonly known as pork and peas is really good. It's like stew and you wanna mix your rice with it. If you like eggs over easy then you should have that over your gisantes. It's sooooooo good. Kinda like Loco moco except it's stew. When that yolk breaks and blends in with the gisantes hoo boy. Just really good stuff there. Then the main attraction is their pork adobo fried rice omelet. I believe they were the original restaurant that brought it out. I might be wrong but they make it just right. Every bite is so good especially when you bite into one that has fat in it. Yummy. Yeah not a good choice if you're staying away from cholesterol but if not you're gonna enjoy it. The pork adobo fried rice is not dry like some other places I've tried. Ok I admit i love filipino food. I had to get dinuguan. Chocolate meat. Another winner with rice and really good with over eggs on top of it. Nice tender succulent pieces of pork. Oh my God, it's so good. I also got Shanghai lumpia. This is da bomb. You gotta eat this one hot and fresh. If not it gets stale and soggy so I ate this first. You dip it into vinegar. I like a little heat so I add Tabasco to it. Great with beer. It's so good. I'm missing it already. Then the final dish i got was their sari sari. It's soup with mixed veggies, baby shrimp and lechon. The soup is delicious and comforting. It's great on a cold night or maybe when you're feeling sick. Better than your chicken noodle soup for sure. It's also great remedy for that hangover you got last night. Lol All in all you just gotta try it. Let me know what you got and how good it tasted. Enjoy and thank me later.

Everybody please check your food carefully!! Today 7/16/26 I ordered lechon and was shock ,…read moredisappointed and furious to find pieces of GLASS in our dish!!! I called and made a complaint and all the lady said was , sorry! I asked to speak to the manager or supervisor and she said that they don't have one. WTF! I'm calling the owners tomorrow! My daughter took a bite and started chewing and felt something hard . I'm soo upset!! Update: 7/16/26 Called Melissa the owner to address this issue. She seemed very concerned and worried about my daughter who found it in her mouth. Thank God my 1-1/2 year old grandson didn't swallow it because he was eating it with my daughter!! Sooo dangerous ! Melissa will investigate this. Thanks Melissa. This taught me a lesson , as well as having a phobia . ALWAYS check your food when buying from restaurants or fast food. I Love eating and ordering pans of food at Elena's but I'll be very careful from now on.

I'm always a little nervous when I try new Filipino restaurants since my family cooks Filipino food…read moreall the time, but Minasa was so good! I didn't go to their actual restaurant, but I tried their food at a Filipino event. The lechon fries were sooo good. The lechon wasn't as crispy as I thought it would be, but the crinkle cut fries made up for it. The pork sisig with the spicy sauce was also pretty good! The employees were helpful and the food came out so quickly. I'm sure their food is even better at their main location! I'll definitely check them out.

A hidden gem in Waipahu!…read more Before I get into their food, order the calamansi drink. It's refreshing, on the sweeter side, and honestly the perfect touch to your meal. It truthfully completed everything. We ordered the sampler set, the adobo fried rice special, kare kare, and the lechon. Everything tasted great! The adobo fried rice was a little on the vinegary side for me. The taste was powerful, but everyone else loved it. The kare kare was my favorite. It was savory and just had a comforting taste to it. I'd order this again for sure. The restaurant is on the smaller side, so seating could be a little tough during peak hours. Same goes for parking, it's a shared parking lot with other places in the complex. But the service is welcoming and the cashier was so helpful guiding us on what to order and describing the meals.

Ordered the lechon kawali and pork sisig combo plate, and I must admit... this was SO good! The…read morelechon kawali was crispy and packed with flavor, and I loved that they topped the rice with a garlic topping--it really gave it that extra Filipino touch! They gave two dipping sauces, one spicy and their regular. The spicy gives an extra kick. One combo plate can definitely feed two short older Filipino women so the portions are generous! I'd recommend bringing cash to avoid the 3% credit card fees. I'd also call my order in next time. It took about 10 minutes, which isn't bad, but if you're on a lunch break and in a rush, calling ahead would be best. Other than that, I'd definitely come back again and try the other things on the menu!

Dada's Sisig is seriously delicious!…read more I've been going to Sw 8 Dada's since they were a food truck, and their sisig is pretty darn good. Their version is a take on fried pork, which is different from the traditional sisig cooked on a barbecue grill, but it's absolutely delicious in its own right. The crispy, flavorful pork makes this dish seriously satisfying. They also have beef pares, which I haven't tried yet, but it's definitely on my list. If you're craving flavorful sisig, Sw8 Dada's is worth checking out!

They catered an event we happened to be at and for someone who isn't tooo much a fan of Filipino…read morefood... I gotta tell you it was so good! The pork was soft and broke up in your mouth, the crispy pork was crunchy and juicy at the same time! Even the pork adobo fried rice hit every single tastebud with savory and flavorful bursts of pork and even mixing the gisantes and fried rice, so good. Service was as if you were at a daily function being served by that one aunty who just KNOWS you need to eat more. Very warm and kind. I do have to warn you high blood pressure folks, the food is on the saltier side (which is common for Filipino foods, salt and vinegar)

Ordered DoorDash from here. Got:…read more - 3 choice: pancit, mongo beans, Thelma's special - 3 choice: pork adobo, Thelma's special, pinakbet - pork squash soup - fried boneless bangus Thelma's Special: 8/10 was the tasty dish out of meals. Mongo beans: 6/10 dry. I like the soupier version. Pancit: 5/10 lacks taste - would be better with a side of calamansi. Pork adobo: 7/10, dry and had decent taste. Pinakbet: fire 10/10. Fried boneless bangus: 4/10, only served with sliced onion and a clear dipping sauce. Ordered from here because the prices were cheaper than Shay's and other Filipino places that I would've wanted to order from weren't available on DoorDash.

All I can say is their dishes are amazing! Very tasty & fulfilling…read more The waitress's are always so friendly. They give outstanding customer service and cares for their customers. Thank You Tiano's

Service- 4 stars Ambiance - 4 stars…read moreFood- 4 stars I visited again a few weeks ago and of course, ordered the Mushroom burger with fries. They cooked it perfectly (well-done and don't hate me!) haha. It is the juiciest burger I have ever had. However, I feel like the fries serving looks a lot smaller than the last time? This meal is over $22 so I would hope to have the fries at least fill the rest of the empty space in the to go container when in fact, the fries looked like less than a handful. The next time I visit, I'm definitely going to try something else.

I usually go to the Pearl City location and have not been disappointed. This restaurant is very…read moreclean and spacious. Looks like there is a party room, too. I love Filipino food and often I'm looked at as are you sure you're in the right place? I did not get that here. Even when I had to ask what one of the desserts was. I got a clear explanation. It was a little bit of a wait, but I guess that means the food is fresh! And, yes, it is delicious, too!!!

Awesome price for portions given. Food is made to order, so it's not just sitting in a warmer all…read moreday

Ono food with great service! Ordered adobo fried rice with…read moreletchon kawali, food came out hot, fresh, and delicious Staffs are nice and friendly..

On September 10, 2026 I ordered through door dash and upon delivery there was half of my order…read morecompletely missing. The driver explained that when they asked the person at the restaurant if they were given everything for the order the person said yes. The driver was kind enough to wait with me until I made a phone call with Shay's to ask where the remaining part of my order was and why was it not all given to my driver. I was missing my lumpia ordered, 2 mix plates and my adobo with side rice. The lady at the restaurant whom I spoke with said that she was sorry but the person whom gave my driver the order was new in their restaurant and forgot to give the other plates in my order to my driver. She stated they were already closing and that DoorDash would be able to help me receive a refund. DoorDash did refund me and I had to reorder dinner for my kiddos through another restaurant that evening. Today September 26, 2026 my kids were craving Filipino food and because the weather is not the best to go out and eat we opted for delivery. Shame on me for giving it a second chance! My delivery driver once again showed up with half the order. When I called I spoke with Chica C. who said, "ohhhh... it was 2 plates of each 2 choice mix plate". Yes indeed there should have been 4 (2) choice mix plates in my order but instead we received 2. I asked to speak with a manager so that they could just review with staff why this is continuously happening, to avoid it happening again but was told there wasn't anyone I could speak to. I explained to her that was very disheartening because I hope this doesn't happen to others. Although DoorDash protects their customers with refunds it is still sad to order from a restaurant for your Ohana for dinner and then not everyone receives their dinner. Shay's I hope you folks will look into why this is a continuous thing, because your food is amazing but at this time I am discouraged to order again.

9-24-2026 Business close fo maintenance…read more Worker was on a ladder cleaning the wall. We wanted to try their bibingka. Will be back. Enjoy

Please note: visited their other location at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet on a Saturday…read more @fortunefoodfinds: "FAST n' furious! Picked up a variety of Filipino food including an Ilocos Empanada, BBQ Pork Stick, Lumpia Shanghai, Turon, Crispy Pork Belly on a stick, n' some Corn Dogs for the kids from BEBOT'S FILIPINO FAST FOOD who we spotted at the Aloha Stadium Swap Meet over the weekend. Not only did we shop, we got to snack on yummy Pinoy food that's a must stop!" SERVICE: friendly n' fully staffed INTERIOR: n/a EXTERIOR: pop up tent at the swap meet WAIT TIME: from getting in line to paying at the register took around 15 mins. It was hot out so until you get under the tent it makes waiting in line not so bad. PARKING: free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: I liked the set up, organized n' prices were listed on the covers. I tried not to go overboard with items bc I was mentally trying to calculate the total cost, which adds up as the food seemed more on the pricier side. It's mostly self-serve, which gives you the option to specifically pick your item out of the bunch. Towards the end they serve you if you're wanting for example pancit or Lechon kawali. A variety of sauces are available for you to pour in to to-go sauce containers. Everything was delicious n' made me feel like a kid again at a family party; my kine of comfort food. The empanada, lumpia, n' turon were freshly fried n' crispy. The crispy pork belly on a stick had a crunchy exterior n' juicy interior. The bbq pork stick was tender n' had a nice saucy glaze. Highly recommend if you're wanting Filipino food n' a lil' bit of everything!

For our dinner we were served with the following dishes: Snails simmered in coconut milk, green…read moremango slices, pinakbet, garlic butter prawns, Insalada with bagoong na isda, Lechon kawali, grilled Hito, Bulalo soup, pork barbecue on a stick, freshly fried Turon, Biko and Karioka. We were spoiled to the max! The owners and their family run the place and in true Filipino hospitality, they served us buffet/family style and entertained us with their stories from their humble beginnings to what they are today. The food was the best I've had in the Island. Hands down. Everything tasted nostalgic because the technique used in cooking each dish tasted like a handed down recipe from a grandma's kitchen from back home in the motherland. If you're ever in the island of Oahu please make your way to Waipahu and sample as much of their offerings as you can and I can guarantee you will not be disappointed! 10/10 recommended coming from a humble cook who rarely raves about Filipino food because I myself learned from my paternal grandmother.

Stumbled upon this place because had to go get a haircut for my nephew at the Waipahu plantation…read moremarketplace. They're located on the corner and once you see a tent & smell bbq, you're at the right spot. This restaurant gave karinderia vibe to it! Karinderia is basically like those food stalls they have in the Philippines, where they have a bunch of dishes and you sit out to enjoy the food. Home cooked & affordable eats. They have everything from bbq sticks, adobo, lechon, kilawan, lumpia and more. I got the bbq stick & chicken inasal plate. The bbq stick was packed with so much flavor! The chicken inasal was more on the huli huli side & was served with Filipino dipping sauce. They also offer free sabaw with your meal. Ordering was a little complicating, they have a menu outside with food and also more food inside. The bbq items were cooked by order and the inside food had more of the Filipino dishes like (adobo). But next to the cashier, you could also find other fried dishes as well. So a little complicated. You also have the option to sit outside under the tent or inside the restaurant with AC. For this type of place, if you're dining in, you order & eat first then pay. Like any karindera. Overall, this place was VERY good & SUPER AFFORDABLE. If you want to experience a true Filipino experience with great food, this place is for you.

Came here for the first time in a long time. Ordered the pork adobo and pinakbet plate and a side…read moreof pork guisantes. For dessert, we ordered halohalo, casscaron, banana lumpia, and bico. Everything was pretty delicious. The pork adobo was super fatty, but delicious and tender. The pinakbet was flavorful, but I wish there were more squash and meat. The pork guisantes meat was pretty tough. The halohalo was huge, but I wish it was a bit sweeter. The casscaron and banana lumpia were amazing. Staff are super friendly. Lots of table to dine at and a decent sized parking lot. They don't have a menu and they only serve 1-2 choice plates, no more, but you can order side dishes as well. They said the 2 choice plates are under $20.

I was craving breakfast longanisa with egg and rice. I was reluctant to order because of how some…read moreof the food was displayed. Some were in the steam table and some were simply placed on the counter on a plate with no heating underneath. There was a full spread of Filipino food straight from my childhood but what I was looking for was biko and bud bud and that I found! Those two items were only about $10. It was exactly like I expected. The bud bud was colored purple. It was perfect dipped in sugar! The biko was also very good. I always get transported back in my mind to days when my mom would bring me to Filipino potluck parties where I got to enjoy food from my culture. I'm glad this place exists and I'll be back to give them another try.