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    OEC Café

    4.5 (110 reviews)
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    Open • 11:00 am - 2:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Drink selection
    Candace F.

    This small unassuming shop on Queen street has owners that love and care about their business. Every morning they spend the time washing and cleaning their outdoor tables so lunchtime patrons can enjoy their food. They post their specials on instagram daily and the menu changes. So you know everything is fresh. The vegetarian soba noodles are my favorite. The noodles are cooked perfectly and pairs well with their seasoned sauce. The option includes a brown rice musubi which has a lot of flavor. The cold pumpkin and broccoli are perfect accompaniments and kinda a pseudo appetizer/dessert. You can also order green tea or other juices in their cold fridge. Everything screams mom and pop. Happy to give this small business my lunchtime patronage.

    Crispy chicken plate
    Emily R.

    I've gone here a few times for lunch and the food has always been delicious. The place is a hole in the wall and can be easily missed. Their menu alternates everyday so make sure to follow their Instagram account for their menu. They also sell out really quickly so make sure to go just before the lunch rush. My favorites from here are their tonkatsu plate and crispy chicken plate. They offer white or brown rice. Their tonkatsu is so crispy and they have a unique creamy pink sauce that pairs really well with the tonkatsu. This was some of the best tonkatsu I've had in the downtown area. Their crispy chicken stays pretty crispy even with all the gravy. Their gravy is super flavorful and pairs really well with the chicken. If you're looking for a quality and filling meal in downtown at a reasonable price, check this place out!

    Crispy pork and mapo tofu
    Gillian D.

    OEC is my top pick for lunch in Downtown. Yummy food, great variety, and super affordable prices! Not to mention the owners are so nice too. Lots of people talk about their tonkatsu with pink sauce, but my personal favorite is the crispy pork with mapo tofu. It's the perfect combo and really filling too. This crispy pork is fried in a batter similar to fried chicken, so it's something different from the panko-coated tonkatsu. Delicious! It's super convenient that I can call in my order and it's ready really fast, like 5-10 minutes. Their menu rotates daily so make sure to follow them on Instagram. There's so many options, including healthy ones like the hiyashi chuka cold noodles. I still have yet to try everything, so catch me coming back here for lunch on the regular.

    Tonkatsu with pink tartare
    Kenny C.

    Everyone has a pic of their tonkatsu. That's probably because it is sooooo good. And that pink sauce....what is in that pink sauce that makes it so good. It is nothing I have ever tasted before. It really compliments the tonkatsu well. I have tried a few other of their items but this is the thing always keeps me coming back for more. I love the name of this place. It is a play on words - Oishii (Japanese for delicious) so they called it OEC. Cracks me up every time. The lady in the front is so nice all the time....so Japanese style. One tip is that if you follow them on Facebook you can find out their daily specials menu.

    vegan cold soba
    Kacie S.

    Soba was delicious! Paired perfectly with the sesame dressing. Small restaurant located in downtown. Parking is a bit difficult. Fast and friendly service!

    Tonkatsu Plate
    Mic O.

    Rating: 7/10 OEC is a play on the Japanese word おいしい (o-i-shii). Every day they have 2-3 different lunch specials, which are shown on their Instagram daily, and a regular menu of sandwiches and pastries. I got the Tonkatsu with Pink Sauce, one of the most popular plate lunches. Overall, the taste was above average and at a reasonable cost ($14). The pork was cooked well and still juicy with a crunchy panko coating. The brown rice was surprisingly moist and the salad had a good dressing. I personally didn't care for the pink sauce, which seems like a tartar sauce (Probably a play on a Japanese nanban sauce). I would rather just have more Tonkatsu Sauce. Only problems are that there is no parking besides street parking and it's a bit hard to find the restaurant. My friends have been telling me the crispy pork with mabo tofu is the best thing on the menu, so I will come back when they have that available.

    Chicken karaage plate
    Marissa K.

    I got their chicken karaage chicken plate. It comes with a spring roll, rice, and salad. Great prices and yummy plate lunches in Downtown! Love this place!

    Seafood special
    Starla T.

    I love OEC Cafe! Delicious food, great quality, and reasonable prices. Every time I eat at OEC it's always a wonderful experience. Working in Downtown, I don't have a lot of time for lunch. The food is always made quickly and is always so fresh. Everything I've eaten is always delicious. There isn't really a set menu other than the cheesecake and sandwiches, but it's something I like about them. One of my favorites is their tonkatsu. It's crispy and often comes with a pink tartar sauce. I don't know what makes it pink, but it's yummy! Their seafood combo is also delicious. The time I went, it had salmon Katsura, shrimp tempura and a creamy crab croquet. The plate lunches range from $8-$10 and are pretty good sized. They're totally worth it. Lastly, they're located near the HGEA building on Mililani St. Be sure to check them out if you're in the area.

    Tuna Melt
    Shannon H.

    Tuna melt was good. Super friendly and good selections. Nice place and seats to eat outside.

    Pork katsu $11
    Nicole I.

    I've only tried the Pork Katsu plate ($11) with pink sauce so far but it was really tasty! You get to pick from either white or brown rice. After a few minutes out comes a hot plate of delicious katsu. They don't skip on the pork here and it is very filling. I loved the pink sauce. I'm really not sure what it is but it paired very well with the katsu! The salad was also really good with a dressing that reminded me of what would be on shoyu poke- in a really good way! Also had amazing service. Make sure to check their Instagram the night before to see what specials they'll have the next day

    Tonkatsu
    Val S.

    A great place to grab some lunch if you're in the downtown area. My favorite lunch plate is their tonkatsu over rice w/ pink tartare sauce. I don't know what's in their sauce, but it's so good when you dip the tonkatsu in it. Their cheesecake is also delicious. It's very helpful since they post their daily menu on social media and they indicated when they are closed. I usually check Facebook and it has their menu with photos. Everything is priced reasonably and the person working the counter is always smiling and friendly. A definite must.

    Mapo Tofu with Crispy Pork
    Samantha S.

    You will never be disappointed with any of their food! I go here on occasion as it's quite out of the way. They used to be not present on social media as much, but they are doing a great job at posting next day menu items and and closed days. I really love their crispy pork with red chili sauce, BEST EVER! They also serve muffins, their pear almond muffins are AMAZING! There is a small area you can sit outside and the lady at the counter is always so nice. Service with a smile. One thing I will say is they are a small business and I respect that they have a limited menu. You can't let food go to any waste.

    Pork tonkatsu
    Vincent T.

    For me they're in the healthier food category. I tried the pork tonkatsu yesterday and found it to be a bit dry. The pink sauce was a bit strange cause they claim it's healthier. It tasted ok. Salad was good. The choice of white or brown rice was also a good option. I just can't justify their 4.5 star rating. 3.5 at best from me.

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