I ordered from this location twice in recent weeks, for delivery to our office…read more Although there is a cafeteria close by, the rotation has become predictable and the quality and variety are not what they once were. The nice thing about Korean food is the inclusion of banchan, a different vibe from mac salad or even tossed salad. The first time, I ordered the Spicy Pork Plate, and today, the Kalbi Plate. The spicy pork was tasty, though it didn't especially stand out. Today's kalbi was delivered while still hot. The two slabs of kalbi were placed on a sheet of liner paper to keep the juices from dripping onto the rice and banchan underneath. I saw how much liquid the paper had collected; it was the right move. I enjoyed the kalbi very much. It was tender enough for me to cut through the meat around the bones using the provided plastic knife. A very nice change from my usual lunch routine.

This is a small operation inside the Palama Market on N. King St. Authentic tasting classic Korean…read moredishes. I've been here twice and my go to is kalbi, I can't resist. It is soft, well marinated, comes with very small portions of four banchan-- cabbage kimchi, cucumber, bean, sprout, and kimchi daikon, and of course plenty of rice. Two ribs is $18, which was perfect for lunch, $23 for three ribs. My mom got the mandoo kooksu, which my mom said the broth was OK, but not as good as another Korean place a few blocks away but a good price at $11. I think she would order it again. Warning: they charge you one dollar if you want gochujang sauce to go. Plenty of parking, as it is in Palama market, which is extra nice because I could do some shopping while I waited the 5 to 10 minutes for my order. There also is about four or five tables if you care to eat it there. I for sure will be back, I'm tempted to order the cold noodle, or the kimchi igae or the bi bimbap. Of course, I might just get the kalbi again, because if it ain't broke.....

Shopping in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. My friend wanted to go to that noodle factory in Chinatown. I suggested that we go to Young's Noodle Factory on Liliha Street... because my mom used to shop here! She didn't know that this option existed! We found a metered street stall right in front of the shop. The florist next door has a sign: No Noodle Shop parking... so, don't park there! Service was efficient. The interior looks like a working factory. I think this factory might be better than going to the one in Chinatown!

Growing up in a traditional Chinese family (my mom was 1st generation from China), our homemade…read morebreakfasts consisted of Chinese noodle soup with char siu, choy sum, and sometimes soup-type won tons with varying degrees. Meals sometimes included egg rolls, and special occasions included e-mein, chow mein, or specially-made noodles with veggies, meats, and seafood; and fried won tons. The one thing requirement that my mom had for these starches is that they be freshly made. And as we lived in Pauoa Valley, she would visit nearby Young's Noodle Factory on Liliha Street for her regular purchases weekly. Young's Noodle Factory was originally on Smith St in Chinatown and moved to its current location on Liliha St in the late 1990's. It's a long-standing local business known for its fresh, handmade noodles and dumpling wrappers wholesaling to local restaurants, supporting local chefs, as well as retailing to local home cooks. Its noodles include chow mein, saimin, hoon tiu mein, egg chow mein, and e-mein. Wrappers for dumplings include won ton, gau gee, siu mai, mandu, and egg roll. As I learned to make fried/soup won tons and chow mein dishes from my mom, I continue to purchase the same noodles and wrappers from Young's Noodle Factory today. Yes, old school, and as if nothing has moved forward over time. Depending on what is made, you can watch workers hand-cut the noodles using a metal measuring plate. Sometimes you can't help notice how wrappers might be cut a little crooked, but that's okay. No high-tech machines to make processes more efficient. Prices are very reasonable for noodles and wrappers. Try and do the math once, and you will be amazed at what the Chinese restaurants are capable of charging you for won tons and noodle dishes. Staff is usually friendly and accommodating. But during holiday periods when the demand for these wrappers and noodles is high, they may be curt in customer service due to pressures on hand to have them available. Once I assumed they would have my won ton wrappers, they were sold out. I had to try the wrappers from another business and was not satisfied with the result. So now, I always call beforehand to ensure that they have sufficient inventory when I need them. Much of the interior space is dedicated for making noodles and wrappers. As soon as you walk in, you may see staff wrapping saimin noodles or won ton/siu mai wrappers with wax paper to be placed in the giant steel refrigerator. There is simply one order counter for local residents, whereas there are cases of noodles/wrappers ordered by restaurants taking up a lot of space. Yes, no ambiance, just factory working space. Interior cleaning is done daily, but during holiday periods, much of the interior is covered with flour to keep humidity out of the starches. I appreciate the large amount of flour used to separate my won ton pi wrappers so that they don't stick together during high humidity days. Hours of operation are Mon, Wed, Fri 6a to 12n; Tues, Thurs Sat 6a to 2p; Sun closed. I can never remember this schedule and must consult prior to purchase. As noted previously, I always call beforehand to ensure they have what I want. Other than a lone metered street parking space fronting its business, there is no parking available. It is easier to have two people in the car, the driver waiting, while the other runs in for your purchase. Note that there may be a company van sitting near the front entrance, with cases of noodles/wrappers being loaded on for delivery to wholesalers. While I certainly don't eat a Chinese noodle soup dish daily like my mother did, but I do occasionally have them, together with soup-type won tons or fried won tons. I'm glad that Young's Noodle Factory is still around so that these dishes continue to be precious memories and nostalgia for so many years! Their products continue to be known for their freshness, affordability, and authentic local flavors that allow me to preserve my cultural heritage! Support local!

The crew at Dillingham led by managers Ryan and Arlyn have given me nothing less than exceptional…read morecustomer service. After years of boycotting Popeyes because of horrible and discriminate service given by the Waipahu location, I have found my liking again for Popeyes. I want to give should out to the crews efficient work ethic and maintaining a positive environment for both staff and customers. My orders can usually be on the custom side but they had no problem creating a meal that I longed for and could enjoy once again. Highly recommend Popeyes Dillingham location!! Keep up the amazing work!!

Years later, almost a decade so let's see how they've grown…read more 1- prices assuming normal cost of living increases have stayed pretty much the same. That is of course you take advantage of their coupon and discount offerings 2- Establishment moved 1/2 a block west, still on Dillingham Blvd 3-newer and cleaner 4- parking slim so best to use the drive through 5- egress ingress slim (note that Dillingham Boulevard is under the construction as the rail makes its way east) 6- food!!?? Still the same if not better than good, Be sure to join their rewards program and..... Go there or be square

This review is mainly for their lobster Mac and cheese tots as I didn't try any of their baos. They…read moreseemed to come onto the scene right towards the end of bao boys. I was actually a huge fan of bao boys and became a regular until they disappeared from the face of the earth :( I haven't given bao tao'n a try until recently when I found out they also served lobster Mac and cheese for a whopping $14. I kinda wish there was a smaller portion of it and maybe if the plate wasn't so long/rectangular it might be easier to transport home. But anyway the flavor of this was really good and it was filling! The lines was really long but as we got closer to pay and order. We kinda saw why the line had a hard time moving. Turns out the father was in charge of ringing people up and had a hard time with the credit card machine which led both people super frustrated (the cook that was probably the owner and the father the cashier). Luckily I wasn't in too much of a hurry so it was bearable but it was also understandable too. I haven't tried any of the baos but I think I'll stick to the Mac and cheese if I do see them out. My husband ate them cold a few days after since I had some left overs and devoured it.

I really wish I had a better experience. Tried this vendor at the Mo'ili'ili summer fest this year…read more BAO TAO'N makes their version of a "modern" bao. I ordered two items out of the 3 displayed. $11 for two KFC baos, they were actually a pretty good size & $14 for the lobster Mac n cheese tots. Korean Fried Chicken Bao- Very mild and sweet. I feel like It needed something spicy to kick up the flavor. My bao had mostly pieces of thick fried batter and not much actual chicken. The chicken itself reminded me of sweet and sour chicken from like a Chinese buffet or Panda Express. I wasn't getting anything "Korean" in it. The bao was nice and warm but everything else in It was cold. I know this is the most efficient way to serve a long line of customers though. Pre-frying most of the chicken before assembling the baos. With all of that in mind, It just wasn't something that I liked. Lobster Mac n tots- I enjoyed this more than my bao, tots came out fresh and hot. Nice chunks of lobster, and that cheese sauce was really good. It looks like the macaroni wasn't actually tossed into the cheese sauce, rather the cheese sauce was poured not top of the lobster and macaroni. I kinda wish It was all mixed in together, that way the cheese sauce can actually cling to the macaroni. Sometimes I would get bites of macaroni and It had no flavor, then the cheese sauce just sunk to the bottom. Unfortunately, about 30 minutes after eating I got sick. I started feeling really hot and clammy. Got dizzy and nauseous. I don't want to say for sure that It was because of what I had just ate, but I can't think of any other reason I would get sick so suddenly after eating. With that being said, I thought I would like It better, everything looks so good but fell short in flavor. Getting sick was the icing on the cake.

I ordered a chicken cutlet plate. The outside is crispy but the chicken is very tough and stringy…read more It was also salty.

Picked up takeout from here and the katsu and mochiko chicken were good, but the chili was way too…read moresalty. Ordering and pick up was easy and there were no issues. We didn't eat there, but inside was clean and there was a good amount of seats.

I had the spicy 3-piece Chickenjoy (bone-in) combo meal with the Jolly Spaghetti, mashed potatoes,…read moreand an all-you-can-drink Diet Coke. The chicken skin had a nice crunch to it and the meat was juicy (not super oily, but juicy.) The mashed potatoes and gravy weren't bad. They were not super fluffy but a little more on the dense side. (Nothing bad, just dense.) The gravy was somewhat runny with just the right amount of saltiness. The spaghetti was surprisingly good! It's been a few years since I've gone to a Jolly Bee and I had imagined the spaghetti to only be sweet and savory. It was actually pretty good! (Not in an Italian way though. It was a little spicy, which I loved! I wasn't expecting it to be spicy so it was a very pleasant surprise! It was a tad sweet...just the right amount! (There isn't a 3-piece combo on the menu, but the server was kind enough to accommodate my request for an extra piece of chicken.) It came with a container of gravy that made me wonder what it was for, immediately. Then I remembered all the commercials and YouTube videos where food reviewers either slathered their chicken with the gravy or they dunked it into the gravy. I was so hungry that I forgot for a few seconds that the gravy was for the chicken, thus I drank most of the gravy!! The dining area is constantly cleaned and draws a diverse crowd. Because it is at the beginning of downtown it does attract some homeless people as well. But, that's life in the big city, right? When I went to the restroom I found it amusing that a male Jollibee employee was changing his shirt. It seemed he was done for the day. Overall, it was a pleasant meal. There's not much to be said since this is comfort food, not gourmet food!

5 stars for the food and cleanliness. 2 stars for the…read morecustomer service. I'm very disappointed with my experience. I placed an online order early in the morning for a 5:30 PM pickup. I arrived around 5:40 PM, but getting into the parking lot took longer than expected because of the very long drive-thru line and limited parking. Once inside, I waited about 5 minutes at the counter before anyone acknowledged me. I was the only customer waiting inside. I even stood near the online pickup area for a while, hoping someone would ask if I needed help, but several employees walked by without acknowledging me. Two cashiers looked in my direction multiple times but continued their conversation instead of checking whether I was waiting for an order. I finally interrupted to let them know I was there for an online pickup and gave them my name. Unfortunately, there seemed to be confusion about my order. One employee pointed to another, who then pointed back to the first employee while continuing to prepare food. No one was able to tell me whether my order was ready. Thankfully, an employee wearing a different colored shirt (a manager I'm assuming) noticed I hadn't been helped. She immediately apologized, asked for my name, checked on my order, and informed the kitchen that more chicken needed to be prepared. Shortly after, another manager also stepped in, apologized, and helped get everything together. I finally left with my order at 6:09 PM, nearly 40 minutes after my scheduled pickup time. The food was fresh, delicious, and the restaurant itself was clean, which is why I'm giving 5 stars for the food and cleanliness. However, this isn't the first time I've had to wait an unusually long time just to be acknowledged for an online pickup. In the past, my food has at least been ready once someone finally helped me. This visit was different because not only was I ignored, but my order also wasn't ready. I understand that restaurants are fast-paced environments and that unexpected staffing shortages can happen if someone calls out sick. However, there appeared to be plenty of staff working during my visit. My concern wasn't the number of employees--it was the lack of communication, urgency, and teamwork. I believe additional customer service and workflow training could help employees become more productive and ensure that customers, especially those picking up online orders, are acknowledged promptly. A simple greeting such as, "We'll be right with you," or "Let me check on your order," would have made a significant difference. Good communication goes a long way and leaves customers feeling valued, even during busy times.

solid value.. portion sizes good. quality and flavor consistently good, though not spectacular. a…read morefew tables and chairs for casual dining, but the place is primarily take out. service is regularly fast and efficient, though somewhat transactional... trying to get you out the door... which is great if you are takeout. a good meal at a good price.

the "Drunken Noodles" the Basil Beef had more bamboo shoots than Basil!!!! Super salty & terrible…read moretasting! We decided to give them a try after our last disappointment years ago... we are NEVER GOING BACK!!! No wonder it was empty during dinner time!!! NOT RECOMMENDED!!!!!

Fried Chicken was delicious. Drench in chicken oil like Chicken Inasal. Flavorful, juicy on the…read moreoutside and moist inside. Gotta have it with rice.

Excellent home cooked Filipino food.. Will go back to try the other dishes. The owner is very nice…read moreand attentive. It's located on puuhale road, parking available across the street while you wait for the food to be prepared.