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One of our go-to orders here is and always will be, their Sweet & Sour Pork (with the sauce on the side)! The pork is incredibly crispy and the sauce is light, tangy, and always hits the spot. It pairs perfectly with either a noodle dish or just a bowl of rice. I also love their Spicy Seafood Noodles. Tonight's portion was extra huge, and I still managed to finish it! The broth looks fiery, but it's actually light with lots of seafood flavor and subtle peppery notes. Definitely not as spicy as it looks- at least for me (one that usually prefers mild spicy). I also heard they make all of their noodles in-house, which means they are fresh and made with care. The service has always been friendly and efficient. Do note that you have to pay for parking, but we are usually in and out within the hour mark so it's not too bad.
My husband had a craving for noodles and we heard so many good things about this place so we decided to try. We ordered jajjangmyeon and Mongolian beef for takeout. Jajjangmyeon hit the spot - the black bean sauce was tasty, smooth, with cubed chunks of meat and veggies to make it really filling. Noodles had good chewy texture. The mouthwatering aroma of Mongolian beef wafted as soon as we opened the container. The meat was soooo tender! On the spicy side, though, so just beware if you like things mild. The sides (onion, radish, kimcheee) complemented the meal, helped reset my palate going between the two flavorful dishes. Overall, very satisfying meal. I don't know why we didn't try sooner! I'm eager to explore their other dishes. FYI, it seems like they're having difficulties with the phone number listed in Yelp. But just look them up for alternate number (I think it was (808)330-3717) to call ahead. A courteous lady picked up within a few rings and the order was ready in just 10min!
Fast, friendly service at On Dong Restaurant on King St. We enjoy coming here whenever we go to town! We called to make a reservation, but walk ins are totally fine too. Casual family restaurant. We ordered rice for 5 people and: -Zia jang mein (black bean noodle) 8/10 -Sweet sour pork 8.5/10 -Beef with broccoli 7/10 -Gan poon chicken 10/10!! -Choy sum 8/10 I would recommend adding on a seafood dish or soup if you're going hungry. Credit cards accepted. Paid parking lot in the back & metered street parking nearby.
Years ago, a friend of mine told me to try this place for the jajang mien and I never listen to him...fast-forward to the other weekend. I finally went on a Sunday easy free street parking and went to check it out finally. Oh my goodness, the noodles were amazing a little on the soft side, but still very tasty but the real star of the show is the sweet-and-sour pork! Amazing explosive flavor rush! My husband, especially like the dumplings those were yummy and meaty. I wish I lived closer to town than I would go back every Sunday. Totally will definitely make it a special trip once or twice a month just to eat those three things again! Tables can be a tight squeeze and it's super busy but totally worth it.
A co-worker went to have a haircut and suggested having lunch at On Dong afterward. We've been here before and it's "the place" for Jjajangmyeon and Tangsuyuk. We both ordered Seafood Jjajangmyeon and shared a plate of Tangsuyuk. I wanted my noodles drier and adding the sauce made the dish a little too watery for me. The sweet sour pork was great but I wish the sauce was served on the side so the pork would stay crispy. All in all, a good meal that ended up costing $57, plus tip.
I can't believe it took me so long to get to this place! My friends took me here because they were craving jajangmyeon and this is one of their go-to spots. Everything was so tasty and cooked really well! Their banchan was really good too - I really liked the daikon. I think there's a small parking lot in the back but we found street parking pretty close. The service was very quick. Will be back!
Heard about this restaurant from friends overhearing another couple talk about the best Asian comfort foods. We just had to try it and on a Wednesday night this place was super packed. You can tell there were a lot of regulars and people were clearly enjoying their meal. The interior is clean and homey with very nice ladies serving the food. We ordered potstickers, jelly fish, jian jjan mien, soup and stir fried noodles. Everything came out quickly. The potstickers were so good with a nice chewy texture to the skin. The jia jia mien noodle perfectly aldente covered in a thick black sauce heavily mixed throughout the dish. The stirfried noodle is hard to explain..super tasty and clean and not too oily. We also ordered chives and pork this dish felt refreshing and the chives tasted crunchy . Very satisfying meal! Will return again!
On Dong Chinese Restaurant is a local hole-in-the wall restaurant. The menu is full of comforting Chinese-Korean staples served hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing, with generous portions and fair prices. Highlights for our table were the shrimp fried rice - which we enjoyed so much we ordered it two more times, and the sweet and sour pork - perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. We came with a group of eight and were seated at a round table with a rotating tabletop, which made sharing dishes super convenient and added to the fun, family-style experience. The old-school ambiance feels welcoming and nostalgic, and service was efficient and friendly, making this a solid go-to for group dining and consistently good Chinese food.
Dec 2025. Happy to report that On Dong is still the best spot for jajamien and jambong! Taste is same. I'm from LA Ktown and years ago there was a very popular Chinese Korean restaurant named "Mandarin House" on 8th street in Ktown and the flavors of the jajamien, jambong and chicken fried rice at On Dong are nearly identical to Mandarin House! In LA, Mandarin House was the gold standard. Service is 5 stars! Ambience is 4 stars for what it is! You are not coming here for the ambience or service tho. This spot is all about the food. And the food makes up for everything and anything else. "Hole in the wall" but it's not really since it's just old but very clean and well maintained to be true hole in the wall. This is authentic Chinese Korean cuisine. Legit and delicious!
Food was fresh and pretty fast. We ordered the same black noodles, potstickers, and spicy Korean chicken. All was fantastic as always. The service was fast and friendly. The place was semi clean. I think the floor was just dirty from food spilled throughout the day. They have no time to clean that and most people don't look under the table. Compared to Korea this was very very expensive but they are one of two places on island that are best for this food.
Previously went here a week ago and returned on Easter Sunday. They have the best Jajangmyeon around! The dumplings were yummy too. The kimchi is definitely my fave!! Service is always friendly, and the ambiance is cozy and comfortable. We will definitely return for more delicious adventures!! Parking is in the back which is paid via QR code online. $2.99 for an hour and it increases by the hour.
2 days ago
Son was craving jajangmyeon and who knew it was so hard to find on island. It's crazy crowded on an off hour during the weekday. That's how you know this place is good! Service is quick and friendly despite its busyness and food comes out hot and fast. I don't think I heard a syllable of English other than our server speaking to us so again, legit. Lots of paid parking in the lot or street parking if want to go that route. Oh and the jajangmyeon? Chewy, saucy and all kinds of delicious. read more
On Dong Chinese Restaurant. Located on S. King, near Kaheka Street. Next door to Panda. This place has been here for years and it gets busy. Dine in or take out. Pay in back lot, online. Or metered parking on street. Found free street parking on Sunday lunchtime, Ordered take out. Normally order: #5. Noodles with shrimp and bean sauce, $15.95 Handmade boiled dumplings, $14.95 Handmade pot stickers, $14.95 Complimentary condiments (Kimchee, Takuan, Onion) Prices increased, but still reasonable. Menu offers various soups, beef, pork, chicken, seafood, vegetables entrees, rice and long rice, noodles. Restroom available in back, need to ask staff. Highly recommend. read more
22 days ago
One of our go-to orders here is and always will be, their Sweet & Sour Pork (with the sauce on the side)! The pork is incredibly crispy and the sauce is light, tangy, and always hits the spot. It pairs perfectly with either a noodle dish or just a bowl of rice. I also love their Spicy Seafood Noodles. Tonight's portion was extra huge, and I still managed to finish it! The broth looks fiery, but it's actually light with lots of seafood flavor and subtle peppery notes. Definitely not as spicy as it looks- at least for me (one that usually prefers mild spicy). I also heard they make all of their noodles in-house, which means they are fresh and made with care. The service has always been friendly and efficient. Do note that you have to pay for parking, but we are usually in and out within the hour mark so it's not too bad. read more
25 days ago
My husband had a craving for noodles and we heard so many good things about this place so we decided to try. We ordered jajjangmyeon and Mongolian beef for takeout. Jajjangmyeon hit the spot - the black bean sauce was tasty, smooth, with cubed chunks of meat and veggies to make it really filling. Noodles had good chewy texture. The mouthwatering aroma of Mongolian beef wafted as soon as we opened the container. The meat was soooo tender! On the spicy side, though, so just beware if you like things mild. The sides (onion, radish, kimcheee) complemented the meal, helped reset my palate going between the two flavorful dishes. Overall, very satisfying meal. I don't know why we didn't try sooner! I'm eager to explore their other dishes. FYI, it seems like they're having difficulties with the phone number listed in Yelp. But just look them up for alternate number (I think it was (808)330-3717) to call ahead. A courteous lady picked up within a few rings and the order was ready in just 10min! read more
Fast, friendly service at On Dong Restaurant on King St. We enjoy coming here whenever we go to town! We called to make a reservation, but walk ins are totally fine too. Casual family restaurant. We ordered rice for 5 people and: -Zia jang mein (black bean noodle) 8/10 -Sweet sour pork 8.5/10 -Beef with broccoli 7/10 -Gan poon chicken 10/10!! -Choy sum 8/10 I would recommend adding on a seafood dish or soup if you're going hungry. Credit cards accepted. Paid parking lot in the back & metered street parking nearby. read more
2 months ago
Years ago, a friend of mine told me to try this place for the jajang mien and I never listen to him...fast-forward to the other weekend. I finally went on a Sunday easy free street parking and went to check it out finally. Oh my goodness, the noodles were amazing a little on the soft side, but still very tasty but the real star of the show is the sweet-and-sour pork! Amazing explosive flavor rush! My husband, especially like the dumplings those were yummy and meaty. I wish I lived closer to town than I would go back every Sunday. Totally will definitely make it a special trip once or twice a month just to eat those three things again! Tables can be a tight squeeze and it's super busy but totally worth it. read more
15 days ago
Hmm...$40 for this? $6 tax? Or do they hide the charges when they throw in the "free" ban chan? She said "this enough food for 2 people". read more
A co-worker went to have a haircut and suggested having lunch at On Dong afterward. We've been here before and it's "the place" for Jjajangmyeon and Tangsuyuk. We both ordered Seafood Jjajangmyeon and shared a plate of Tangsuyuk. I wanted my noodles drier and adding the sauce made the dish a little too watery for me. The sweet sour pork was great but I wish the sauce was served on the side so the pork would stay crispy. All in all, a good meal that ended up costing $57, plus tip. read more
I can't believe it took me so long to get to this place! My friends took me here because they were craving jajangmyeon and this is one of their go-to spots. Everything was so tasty and cooked really well! Their banchan was really good too - I really liked the daikon. I think there's a small parking lot in the back but we found street parking pretty close. The service was very quick. Will be back! read more
1 year ago
Heard about this restaurant from friends overhearing another couple talk about the best Asian comfort foods. We just had to try it and on a Wednesday night this place was super packed. You can tell there were a lot of regulars and people were clearly enjoying their meal. The interior is clean and homey with very nice ladies serving the food. We ordered potstickers, jelly fish, jian jjan mien, soup and stir fried noodles. Everything came out quickly. The potstickers were so good with a nice chewy texture to the skin. The jia jia mien noodle perfectly aldente covered in a thick black sauce heavily mixed throughout the dish. The stirfried noodle is hard to explain..super tasty and clean and not too oily. We also ordered chives and pork this dish felt refreshing and the chives tasted crunchy . Very satisfying meal! Will return again! read more
3 months ago
On Dong Chinese Restaurant is a local hole-in-the wall restaurant. The menu is full of comforting Chinese-Korean staples served hot, flavorful, and perfect for sharing, with generous portions and fair prices. Highlights for our table were the shrimp fried rice - which we enjoyed so much we ordered it two more times, and the sweet and sour pork - perfectly crispy on the outside and packed with flavor. We came with a group of eight and were seated at a round table with a rotating tabletop, which made sharing dishes super convenient and added to the fun, family-style experience. The old-school ambiance feels welcoming and nostalgic, and service was efficient and friendly, making this a solid go-to for group dining and consistently good Chinese food. read more
Dec 2025. Happy to report that On Dong is still the best spot for jajamien and jambong! Taste is same. I'm from LA Ktown and years ago there was a very popular Chinese Korean restaurant named "Mandarin House" on 8th street in Ktown and the flavors of the jajamien, jambong and chicken fried rice at On Dong are nearly identical to Mandarin House! In LA, Mandarin House was the gold standard. Service is 5 stars! Ambience is 4 stars for what it is! You are not coming here for the ambience or service tho. This spot is all about the food. And the food makes up for everything and anything else. "Hole in the wall" but it's not really since it's just old but very clean and well maintained to be true hole in the wall. This is authentic Chinese Korean cuisine. Legit and delicious! read more
Food was fresh and pretty fast. We ordered the same black noodles, potstickers, and spicy Korean chicken. All was fantastic as always. The service was fast and friendly. The place was semi clean. I think the floor was just dirty from food spilled throughout the day. They have no time to clean that and most people don't look under the table. Compared to Korea this was very very expensive but they are one of two places on island that are best for this food. read more
Previously went here a week ago and returned on Easter Sunday. They have the best Jajangmyeon around! The dumplings were yummy too. The kimchi is definitely my fave!! Service is always friendly, and the ambiance is cozy and comfortable. We will definitely return for more delicious adventures!! Parking is in the back which is paid via QR code online. $2.99 for an hour and it increases by the hour. read more
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Although the inside is small mainly taken by the booth tables, their service was fast. It was my first time trying jajangmyeon in general. It's not bad, my friends really like theirs, but I think I'm just not a fan of sweet spaghetti like noodles. I prefer something savory. The potstickers were good though, the wrappers are on the thicker side since they're homemade. read more
My boyfriend and I were craving noodles and took to Yelp to find a restaurant. We decided on this place since the food looking amazing in the pictures. This is small restaurant on King Street. The tables were all filled but we only had to wait 5 minutes to be seated. The workers were so effective and quick to make sure everyone got their order. I ordered the Jjamppong and it was INCREDIBLE. The broth was so flavorful and the noodles were perfectly bouncy. I'd come back just to have this meal again. My boyfriend ordered the Jajangmyeon and he said it was delicious! Most of the other tables ordered this as well. We decided to get the sweet and sour pork as well. If I order this next time, I will get the sauce on the side since it ruined the crunch on the pork. Overall, I'd highly recommend this place! Great service and great food! Will definitely be back for the Jjamppong! read more
One of my absolute favorite restaurants on the island! Everything is always so tasty and service is great. I've been coming since I was a child and it never fails. Our favorites are Jjajangmyeon, jjampong, ganpong chicken and tangsuyuk with the sauce in the side! read more
I came here for the jajangmyeon (black bean noodles) because I've had it before and I enjoy it! We got that and the sweet and sour pork. I like their sweet and sour pork because there's not a lot of tendon or other parts when you're eating it. Usually when I eat any pork, there's other parts that get chewy but this one felt like mostly meat for all the parts so that was good. It was nicely fried as well. Atmosphere - Good, classic chinese (it's a Korean Chinese restaurant) looking kind of place. They had tables and chairs but also booth seats. Service - Our server was nice and checked in with us. If you need anything you can just wave them down as well and they'll come. They are hustling so they move fast and get you what you need. Cost - We got jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork so with tip, it was around $45. You get your usual banchan as well which is kimchi, the raw onion with the paste and I think they had the yellow pickled radish as well if not the yellow then the pickled white (getting my food places confused). Parking - They have a small lot in the back which is paid parking. Since we came after 6pm, we just did the metered street parking (don't pay afterwards, read the signs) so it was easy. Location - Entrance to the restaurant is on King Street, there's no entrance from the back or parking lot area. I would definitely come here again for the jajangmyeon and sweet and sour pork! read more
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Every time I'm home, I make it a point to eat here at least once. No one else makes this chicken and the sweet and sour pork sauce here is much better than what we have in California. Yum! read more
Here is an update on the review explaining what I meant. The order was Chinese food for tonight from 3 places. (i.e. I was ordering from 3 different places). There were people that like "fake" Chinese AKA Panda - but they know what they like so this was an easy order. (AKA means also know as - this was PANDA EXPRESS that was "americanized and fake). - the rest of the review that follows - regarding On Dong #1 - it was one of the places I frequented so I am very familiar with the food. #2 - I was overcharged OR the prices went up a lot. #3 - The food was not up to their standard. In fact, it was prepared incorrectly. #4 - I am not saying On Dong is "fake". That first sentence about Panda stands alone. That's why there is a period on the end. BTW, just because something might be "fake" doesn't mean it doesn't taste good. -- the rest as follows The second place was On Dong Chinese restaurant which is more "Korean" than Chinese but has made some good food in the past. We took a look at the menu on their website and ordered 2 orders each Spicy chicken and a Pork dish. I was designated to pick up the food. As I went in, I heard them say $95.. I figured, can't be mine. Then as the register was wrung, I saw $69 (remember this number!!!!). More like it. However, when I went to pay, yep, it was slightly over $95. WOW. This place used to be pretty affordable. Since I didn't do the order, I just paid and asked my wife to call and check. She called them and referenced their prices on their website and was told "oh that's long time ago". Uh...... Man, these places need to fix their websites! For example: Sweet Sour Pork - $16.95 on their website and another chicken dish - $17.95. Wait. $16.95 + $17.95 = $34.9 Two orders of each (34.9 * 2) = $69.8 - remember the $69???? SOMETHING IS SUSPICIOUS THEY OVERCHARGED ME $26!!!!! OK, so now, this affordable place has raised their prices too much OR overcharged me on purpose. In addition, the spicy chicken was not the usual way they make it. It looked very plain and didn't have the great taste that they are known for. We figured out why later. They forgot to put the sauce over the chicken for both orders! In addition, the food was light! You know local people, the food has to have some weight! It was less than we usually got before so I know something is wrong. I usually don't like taking out because it seems like they give less in general. Maybe something changed, but at those prices, there are a lot of more affordable places. And if I pay that much, there are a lot of other places I'd rather go to. We went to the 3rd place which was more "authentic" and I kid you not, 2 orders that cost almost a third of On Dong, was twice as heavy as the 4 orders. Maybe the weight is one of the determining factors of Chinese food? (Just joking). OMG - my wife pointed out, that right on the Yelp page, it says Sweet and Sour pork - $16.95! Too bad as this place was one of the places where we make the rounds. read more
1 year ago
So good! Our first time having Korean style Chinese in Honolulu and it did not disappoint. The black bean noodles, the spicy seafood noodle soup and the fried shrimp were delicious. I also love that they pickle their radish in-house and aren't the usual store bought alarming fluorescent yellow ones. The family agreed that this is going to be one of our regular spots now. read more
2 years ago
We usually have the jjajangmyeon here, which is very good. However, I remember my wife ordering a noodle soup for me once, which I really enjoyed. She doesn't refer to the menu, she just orders what she knows they have. I arrived here after work on Friday, hoping to get reacquainted with that mystery noodle soup. My first time ordering off the menu, so I picked the most likely candidate, "NOODLES WITH SEAFOOD & SOUP." I asked the server what the name of the soup was in Korean - "samseon-myeon." It seemed like what I had before, but I think my wife had ordered a separate, special sauce to mix in, which enhanced the flavor. I wasn't able to recreate my original experience, but it was still pretty good. For comparison, I ordered a second dish, "NOODLES WITH SPICY SOUP & SEAFOOD" - "jjamppong" in Korean. This was clearly not what I had before, but I enjoyed it even more than the samseon-myeon. The combination of noodles and seafood in the rich, savory broth needed no enhancement. This was a delicious, filling dinner accompanied by the usual side dishes and hot tea. The service was great, and I appreciated how they patiently answered my questions - even showing me how to write the names in Hangeul. https://www.facebook.com/share/p/9vszBEqPe56RkL25/?mibextid=oFDknk read more
2 years ago
3 years ago
This is my grandma's favorite black bean noodle (jjajangmyeon) spot on Oahu, and mine! This speaks volumes because my halmoni is very picky about what she likes, but once she finds a decent place she remains loyal for life. [Ambiance] On Dong is a Chinese-Korean fusion restaurant. There is a paid parking lot behind and metered street parking all around. Certain times of the day, and certain days, the street parking is free. I don't think there is a restroom inside the restaurant, but I suspect there's a public one nearby. [Service] Honestly, every single lady that works here is 100% fluent in Korean and in English. It's every Korean-American's dream. They are all very kind, hardworking and efficient. Each person anticipates your needs before you can even ask. I think they have the best customer service on the island of all the Korean businesses I've visited. Make sure you tip them at least 20%! They deserve that, and more! [Food] My boyfriend and I usually order the regular jjajangmyeon and kkanpunggi. My grandma particular enjoys their tangsuyuk. The banchan is good too. Love their kimchi! (Tip: pour some vinegar on the sweet onions to lessen the natural spice. Dip in the black bean sauce.) The meal also comes with hot tea--a sign of an authentic Asian restaurant. You can also ask for water! They usually have cups of ice water ready at the table. I will say that I ordered the jjamppong once or twice and it didn't have the kick I was looking for. Portions are always generous. Warning: You will likely experience food coma. I'm surprised I haven't reviewed this place before because I frequent often and have enjoyed each visit over the years I've lived on Oahu. read more
I had asked an employee from my dentists office about On Dong. The patients highly recommended this place. My first visit here. I ordered seafood black bean noodles. An Employee told me to wait outside. It was hot outside. There was chair by the door so I can sit. Another employee brought out my take out order. There was enough black bean sauce for the noodles. Noodles was soft enough to not be chewy. Sauce had was not too thick so it could blend with noodles. read more
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