Everything was absolutely delicious! We are coming back with family and friends. This a special…read moreplace with a talented chef.

I loved my experience here! I was really craving the ube churros, but I also really wanted the…read morechicken calamansi, so choosing the Kamayan Sampler was an easy decision. It comes with three ube churros, rice, lechon fries, and fried chicken calamansi. I believe it was around $30 something, which honestly wasn't a bad price at all considering some of the individual items are $20 or more. You get to try several different things, and there's definitely enough food to share, so I thought it was a very affordable option. This was my second visit, and I absolutely loved it! During my first visit, the chef even treated my family and me to a dessert on the house after finding out they were visiting from Texas. That was such a kind gesture and made the experience even more memorable. I'm definitely looking forward to coming back again!

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!

Wow! We love the upgrade! It's amazing to see how far Sw8 Dada's Sisig has come - from a little…read morefood truck to their new spot at The Shop at West Loch Station. We stopped by right at closing tonight, and the friendly staff were kind enough to let us place one last order. My son was craving sisig, and honestly, only Sw8's would do. But we didn't know they closed at 6! Lol - Thanks Aunties! The food is just as delicious as ever - crispy, flavorful, and now they offer it topped with a fried egg and chili oil on the side... he was in heaven! We also spotted fresh lumpia in the warmer last time, so we'll definitely be back to try that next. If you're a sisig fan (or looking to become one), I highly recommend Sw8 Dada's Sisig! They are #1 in our book.

Brought a friend here for dinner on Friday night. No wait. Not super busy. Perfect…read more Because I'm basic, I ordered my usual chicken adobo while my friend had the lechon special. My adobo was *almost* as good as my mom's. If they had more sauce to put on the rice, it would have been perfect. My friend's lechon was tasty and most importantly the pork belly was cooked well with a crispy top. The lumpia was delicious too although I wasn't a fan of the vinegar dipping sauce. My mom adds ketchup to cut the acidity. Would 100% recommend Thelma's to anyone far away from mom/home and is in need of a solid Filipino food fix.

Picked up lunch for my Co workers on a Friday around 11:30. It wasn't busy & had others picking up…read moreorders. They have disclaimers posted about consuming raw food, refund policy, and take out being your responsibility after it leaves the restaurant (must've explained that too many times - but hey they covered themselves)! Also a notice of 3% surcharge if paying with a credit card. Payment was easy (used debit) & staff was friendly. It looks like a comfy place to relax & get down on Filipino grindz. We got pork adobo (tender & flavorful), pancit mix (too lemony & lil mushy that day), Thelma's special (too salty, they wished I got regular lechon), Shanghai lumpia (ok) & adobo fried rice (good but small portion). The prices are reasonable but not as big portions as I thought would be.

I am so happy I came here for lunch. The prime rib was top tier paired with the garlic mashed…read morepotatoes and a side salad. The 8 oz portion was huge. My friend ordered the pork adobo with side rice and she loved it! I also had the banana lumpia with ube ice cream as an appetizer. It was crispy, sweet, and worth every bite! Nicely presented too! Thanks Tiano's and team. I will definitely be back.

Went by today (Saturday) at 1230 (90 min after opening) and wanted Sisig, they were already out! 90…read moremin after opening!!! Very disappointed.... Everything else ordered was broke da mouth. But I needed a Sisig fix. They were not busy. They said they had "just run out" but if the three other tables there no one else had Sisig on the table.

Craving authentic Filipino comfort food in Honolulu? Hit up Shay's for a mix plate featuring…read morepancit, dinuguan, monggo, and veggie lumpia - spot-on flavors that hit all the right nostalgic notes. The pancit was a standout: bihon noodles perfectly stir-fried with green onions and subtle seasoning, light yet satisfying as a side that balanced the richer dishes without overwhelming. Dinuguan brought that deep, savory pork blood stew richness - tender meat in a chocolatey gravy with a vinegar kick, way better than average and not overly gamey Monggo (mung beans) was hearty and comforting, simmered smooth with malunggay or bittermelon options for that homey veggie depth - grows on you with each bite. Veggie lumpia delivered crispy perfection: fresh fillings, not greasy, and a great crunchy contrast to the stews. Generous portions at fair prices, quick service, and that lechon nearby if you want to level up next time. Solid Waipahu/Honolulu Filipino spot - will return!

The older auntie seemed to have a lot of attitude toward customers. I ordered kare-kare and only…read moreafterward noticed that they offer free lumpia if you spend more than $25. When I mentioned that I didn't know about the deal, she responded, "That's only if you spend over $25." I was going to add halo-halo, but her demeanor made me change my mind. Food was good but bot going back! I understand that working all day can be tiring, but there's no reason to be rude to customers. She even had me wait outside instead of letting me sit inside. Honestly, she really needs to work on her attitude toward customers. She needs to retire!

BFFF hits a nostalgic spot for me with all the variety of food that they serve. They have options…read morefrom bbq sticks to plate lunches. They serve all the authentic Filipino staples and service is quick and easy. Kind of like a buffet line, you just pick and go with however many and which ones you like. Waited in line for a minute but it only makes sense because this spot is worth trying. The only con I will mention are the prices per sticks. They can be pricey for what it is worth, I just wouldn't go too crazy on the options if you're on a budget. But other than that the food was delicious and I would definitely pay that money again to have some good Filipino bbq!

Fast and delicious Filipino food all served with a smile. Small spot doing plates of hot food and…read moresome desserts to-go! Decent amount of parking in the front as well.

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.