I might have to go out on a limb here and make a statement that it's hard for Vons to miss the…read moremark. However, I would have to give them a 4.5 today because while we ordered the crispy soy wings, the amount of sauce on the wings were so minimal, you actually can't taste as much of the soy. Usually your fingers would be extra saucy almost like eating a bag of cheetos - finger licking good, but not today. I will say that the positive points were that we were able to call and order on the way there and by the time we got there, we paid and waited no more than a couple minutes for the wings to come out. Still crispy and enjoyable, just missing a bit of flavor. Fortunately for them, today is the day we intended to use Korean fried chicken in our last dab challenge so we have flavor AND spicy to go with crispy, juicy wings. The space looked pretty clean and almost freshly renovated, though, that's probably not the case. Indoor seating is available and the new menu is posted below. We'll be back again. Albeit, probably not as soon as we would like.

I had been to this eatery once before, so I already knew that their Korean chicken wings were…read moredelicious. I was looking for dinner nearby that would be quick to order and fast to eat, so this checked all the boxes. I had read a previous review that recommended to call in your order, as they make the chicken wings fresh and it'll take approx 15 min. I dialed their number several times, but the phone just rang and there wasn't a voicemail. I found that odd, but decided to go down there anyway since it's nearby. They're located in the Safeway shopping center next to Repetti's Pizza and Tropics. There are several tables located inside, and the place is clean and spacious. When I walked in, I asked the person at the counter if they take phone orders, which he said yes. I told him I tried calling several times, and when he checked his phone, he realized that it wasn't working. The cook in the back laughed and said maybe that's why they weren't very busy. Despite the hiccup, both employees were very friendly. I ordered the Bone-In (4 pieces) Chicken Plate, which comes with 2 scoops of rice, corn, 2 pieces of mini mandoo and your choice of sauce. I selected the Crispy Snow (cheese and onion powder). It took approx 15 min before my order was ready, so the previous reviewer was right! The chicken pieces were larger than I had remembered. They were cripsy and flavorful. I was very happy that I chose the Crispy Snow sauce! The corn was cold, which I thought was odd. I'm used to eating warm corn, not cold. The mandoo was just average. I realize they are known for their chicken, so next time I'll probably just order the chicken and not the full plate. I will definitely return again to try some of their other sauces!

I tried out the chicken salad on a wrap for the first time. I added avocado so by no sprouts. It…read moredid not disappoint. Such a great lunch spot! We ordered for the whole team at work. They do a great job with large orders and modifications. We took it to go but if you stay to eat there, you have a beautiful view with lots of seating options.

Here's a balanced review that gets your point across while acknowledging the positives:…read more This sandwich shop definitely seems to be one of the local favorites, so I had to give it a try. The sandwiches are good and the ingredients taste fresh, but I was surprised by the price. At around $16 per sandwich, I expected something a little more substantial. The sandwiches have a lot of toppings and presentation, but they also have quite a bit of "fluff," and the bread is sliced very thin, making the overall sandwich feel smaller than expected. The side options are limited to either a salad or potato chips. I chose the chips, and I have to admit they were really good. Overall, the food tastes good, but I don't think it matches the price point. For what you get, I'd say these sandwiches feel more like a $10 value than a $16 one. I'd come back if I was craving one, but I'd love to see either larger portions or a lower price to better reflect the value.

Service is ok and staff is always friendly. Inside the restaurant is clean. Food is usually hot and…read morefresh.

The search for Happy Meal toys: Sanrio x Teenage Mutant…read moreNinja Turtles in Hawaii Kai, Honolulu, Hawaii... I was in the area for Ross and Costco when I decided to call the nearest McDonald's and ask them, "What number Happy Meal toy do you have?" Answer: "Numbers 11 and 12!" I drove over quickly! This McDonald's is really nice because it's in a classy neighborhood! The seasonal decor was cute, the air-conditioning was great, and the staff were pleasant! The young man at the counter was efficient and helpful. He looked for the #8 toy... just in case... but there was none... Thanks for trying! I got the cheeseburger (no onions) Happy Meal for my niece and the hamburger (no onions) Happy Meal for my sister. They both like extra fries instead of apple slices. I upgraded their extra small drinks for free to large size fruit punch. They were happy! I'm super happy with toys #11 and #12! Now I know where this Hawaii Kai McDonald's is... further in from Kalanianaole Highway!

First timers for this brand. Very good first impression. App initialization and ordering experience…read morewas easy enough. Oddly, Drive Thru wasn't available for ordering on the app. I'm assuming this is for speed continuity as the lane appeared to move quickly. Our delivery person was so polite and kind. Food- chicken fingers and sandwich were tender, moist and fresh! Bread , fries and coleslaw all hit the mark. The RC sauce was almost savior but our personal taste for a spicier palate missed without an option for zing!

(Tookout 04/22/26 WE @ 7:00pm): No raised fingers given at this chicken coop!…read more In my quest to continue exploring the various cuisine scenes as well as other businesses throughout O'ahu's Windward side, specifically the neighborhood of Hawaii Kai (southeast shore of the island), I ventured into Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers as my first time to ever try their food after I've seen them all over the place on the Mainland. I was always down for a juicy succulent piece of fried chicken however it was fed to me. It wasn't the healthiest way to eat chicken, but things fried just tasted better, correct!? Founded in 1996 on the campus of LSU by Todd Graves and named after a friend's Labrador Retriever (Raising Cane), his arduous dream that began in college has since grown into one of the fastest grown restaurant brands in the U.S. Would I raise a thumb's up instead of a middle finger to their tender chicken!? PURCHASE(S) 3pc Chicken Fingers Sandwich ($8.79): This messy two-hander was slipping and sliding all over the place as I tried to keep it together (I failed). Three crispy crunchy thick pieces of chicken between a pillowy soft sweet bun with a smear of Cane sauce and a hint of lettuce, this was a lovely introduction to this brand's food, and I now understood the hype that surrounded it. Aesthetics aside, you could've easily eaten this as fingers and a side of bread, but this large sandwich did the job. My only wish was that it was spicy and came with pickle chips, but it was still ono! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=sod8F8j7AIUDoK3mQptIUw The Box Combo - 4pc Chicken Fingers, Crinkle-Cut Fries, Texas Toast, Coleslaw, Cane Sauce, 22floz Drink ($12.79): Because of my sandwich, I was able to split this meal into two! Loaded with a little bit of everything, the chicken was just as yummy as my sandwich, there were plenty of spud sticks with a light dusting of seasoning, the toast was a revelation all on its own and would easily order a few more as a snack, the coleslaw lacked flavor (I put some on my sandwich instead), the Cane sauce add a touch of zing but wished it was spicy, and the sweet tea was like I was transported to the South it was so damn good and probably loaded with a ton of sugar. A heck of a meal at a deal! https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=f5GUo39r6DcCdVAVoN-ArA SERVICE I was greeted by a young woman at the front counter where I immediately placed my order, received my cup to fill with my fountain drink of choice, and within five minutes my name was called as we caught each other's eyes while I waited nearby. Everything was good - mahalo! PARKING (FREE; N/A this instance): Located in the outdoor Hawaii Kai Towne Center, there were plenty of spots although I decided to do the 25-minute one-way walk for exercise - 'nuff said! ATMOSPHERE, DÉCOR, AMBIENCE A standard quick-service restaurant layout with a central order counter, a fountain drink machine off to the side, plenty of dining spots in a spacious room, and minimal decorations with some interesting elements such as these ceiling disco balls https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=8jVT2inwc8GIQ6sH2UG9Vw&start=72&select=Ruk3zzf-dWb0pTPXWIWt6Q (I didn't know if they actually worked). Plenty of natural lighting came in through the front doors and surrounding windows while recessed electric ceiling lights filled in the rest. There were no TVs while pop music played in the background. ATTIRE Totally casual, so I would normally be in a t-shirt, boardshorts, and flip-flops. OVERALL I really enjoyed the food at Hawaii Kai's Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers location as my first experience with this brand. High marks for all of the food (however... please add some spice to the chicken seasoning and sauce, and more flavor to the coleslaw), the portions were great, the prices were very reasonable, and the service straightforward. The menu was extremely limited, but the same could be said with In-N-Out. I wished there were some Hawaii-specific menu items. Sure, they were a fast-food chain restaurant, but they started as a local small mom & pop business at one time. I found complete value based on the prices, service, and experience noted above (TOTAL paid experience was around $23.00 BEFORE any discounts and/or tip). And, they accepted my credit card of choice... AMEX! 5.0 STARS

For the longest time, I was carrying around a Teddy's Bigger Burgers gift card with a balance. It…read morehas been a number of years since the last time I've visited this restaurant, which is just a mile from my home. Thought I had lost my gift balance and had completely forgotten what their specialty dishes are, as they have been relatively quiet in the community. Teddy's Bigger Burgers was founded in 1998 in Honolulu by two friends, Ted Tsakiris and Rich Stula. It is known for its 100% ground chuck charbroiled burgers, secret "Super Sauce," and hand-scooped milk shakes. They offer high-quality made-to-order diner-style burgers. Specifically, the burgers include: * 100% premium fresh chilled ground chuck, hand-portioned daily and seasoned with a secret 7-spice blend. * Char-broiled cooking. Patties are cooked to order on an open-flame charcoal grill to lock in juiciness. * Signature "super sauce." It's yellow, but without any mustard and is actually an aioli that is sweet, tangy, and savory. * Customization. All sandwiches come with crisp lettuce, tomatoes, pickles, and onions, but there are options to customize with a variety of toppings, including bacon, blue cheese, jalapenos, onion rings, and pastrami; local geographical names are given to the burgers based on the toppings. There are also 3 sizes of patties: big (5 oz), bigger (7 oz), and biggest (double). * Golden potato buns that are soft and delicate in texture, with a slightly sweet note that brings out the savory, smoky, flavor of the burger. * Sides. Chicken tenders, salad, specialty fries, onion rings, thick milk shakes made with local Hawaii-made ice cream. With my gift card's remaining balance, I opted to order a teri burger. I had forgotten how fresh these burgers are! Yes, the burger was indeed fresh chilled ground chuck with crisp lettuce, cucumbers and sliced onions. The burger was rather large and had the perfect potato bun! Definitely not your normal McD! A very nice patty; however, the teri sauce was on the milder side and not the real teri sauce that locals are used to. Geared to tourists, the teri sauce will be more than satisfactory. Great customer service was the basis for the two founders who loved good burgers and set out to create a restaurant that served the best quality burger. Hours of operation are daily 10a to 9p. Located in the Koko Marina Shopping Center, free parking is available that is shared with other businesses in the complex. The restaurant interior is clean spacious with indoor and outdoor dining available; the interior décor has a nice ambiance of a surfing theme of the 1980's with wall photos. Note that that there are 12 locations in Hawaii, with 11 on Oahu, and one on Maui. Teddy's Bigger Burgers is a fine burger establishment that its owners take great pride in offering burgers that they have spent much time in making it their own! Support local!

I want to thank Teddy's Burger in Hawaii Kai for making me my perfect burger without breaking the…read morebank. I bought a keiki combo because I don't eat much these days in my 60's. Most burger places pile so many items on a huge burger and charge $20+. First, thank you for allowing me to buy a keiki combo. Thank you for not charging me extra for a slice of tomato and a piece of lettuce. I received fresh hot fries too. It might be a small thing to you but I so appreciate the service and ono food. Mahalo!

Watching Bud's game today. Last minute, what to eat for lunch at the park that won't make us look…read morelike hogs. Since we have dinner out tonight split decision: Apple napples will have to do. Dinner in 5 hours so good enough for being last minute. Was going to order onion rings but hubs missed turn for JIB down the road. Eat by the seat of our pants. I'll make up for it at dinner

We've tried numerous times to give this location the benefit of the doubt. No more…read moreOrdered chicken katsu curry. 2 pieces, very thin & fried to a crisp. Probably a quarter cup of curry, dried out rice & sour tasting Mac salad. They couldn't even cut the katsu into strips. Inedible & I threw it away. Not worth it at all. Loco Moco Drive In is a 100x better & the staff is much nicer!

We were wondering why there wasn't a long line but then realized there's an ordering kiosk. It made…read moreordering less stressful but we ordered more than what we planned because they had some new stuff. Warm hot chocolate chip cookies and different parfaits. Once you have your order ticket, you bring it to the counter and they bring out your food. I just wish they would bring back chicken strips in the chicken bake, not shredded chicken

Thursday June 4, 2026 I hardly come here for shopping or the food court too…read more I didn't know, that you have to use the self service kiosk to order and to pay for your food with a debit/credit card at the food court!! Then take your receipt to the MIDDLE counter window with the BIG sign to get your food and drink. It still takes long!!!! Not much of a difference when both of the lines are long already!!!! 1 line for kiosk receipt that has a sign above the counter window. The other line for order and pay cash or debit/credit card. For seniors and for some others that don't have a debit or credit card it makes it very hard for them to get food or drink from the food court. Good idea for some and for some not. Ambiance is casual and comfortable for here.

This place is in Koko Marina near Zippys. Many thin parking…read morespots. We wanted some Mexican other than Taco Bell. Actually not a lot of options on East side. The burritos, tacos, Taquitos all were pretty good. Not too spicy. Will need some hot sauce on the side. But pretty expensive even for Hawaii. 3 tacos for $19-22, little steep. Ok when you need Mexican and don't want to drive far.

Enchiladas 9/10, steak tacos 10/10, and the cinnamon pecan cake was like 1000/10. That cake changed…read moremy life for the better and I will def get it every time I go, never had anything like it, was SOO GOOD. I lived in San Diego for 5 years and I think these steak tacos were one of the best I've had, seriously. Rice and beans were great and the ladies working were quick and super nice! They don't have a lot of marketing, I had driven by a couple of times and finally went to check it out

Housed in a former gas station, it would be easy to drive right on by without a second thought, as…read morenothing from the outside hints at the culinary treasures within. Despite the fact that it's a considerably trek for city-dwellers, factoring either traffic or bus schedules into the equation, or both if you're particularly unlucky, it's a journey always worth taking. Hit Hanauma Bay along the way and make it a day trip; the only way to top those dazzling sights is to follow them with a stellar meal. Boasting a menu composed of locally-sourced produce and entirely vegan options, you'll want to take a number of friends for the best experience. Heck, get out there and make some new friends! Join one of the long communal picnic tables out back and introduce yourself; there are no friendlier folks on earth than those living in paradise, as far as I've seen. That said, if there was only one dish to order, it would have to be the Oh WOW Laulau. Wow, indeed! No where else on earth have I found vegan laulau, let alone such a stellar rendition. Traditionally consisting of fatty pork and/or fish steamed in taro leaves, this version eschews the meat in favor of hearty root vegetables, adding creamy coconut into the mix for richness. Not to be overlooked is the Tofu Poke provided on the side, claiming to be spicy but really bearing just enough warmth to taste perfectly balanced. This was easily my personal favorite from the small sampling of dishes provided, but it's a close call when all the options are so good. Another front runner is the BBQ Portobello Sandwich. Mushrooms marinated in a bright, smoky barbecue sauce practically sing between two whole wheat buns. Coconut slaw tops off the assemblage with just the right amount of subtle sweetness to contrast the deeply savory flavors within. Simpler but no less spectacular dishes include the Roasted Veg Platter and Roasted Veg Avocado Sandwich. The way that the vegetables are treated with respect, from the moment they're harvested from nearby farms to the care taken when they reach the kitchen is evident with every bite. Cooked with care and proffered generously with each serving, even the basics make the trek out here worthwhile. I'm still trying to recreate that impossibly umami gravy offered on the side. It's one of those things that are so astoundingly, inconceivably delicious, it's impossible to deconstruct. Each entree promises an ideal amount of food; satisfying diners without over-stuffing them. That said, you'll still want to make room for dessert, especially when you see the towering bowls full of Outta This Swirled Soft Serve. Cool, naturally sweet spirals of banana-based soft serve are dressed to the nines with cacao sauce that hardens much like magic shell, granola and coconut flakes tumbling down the mountainous terrain, and fresh fruits that vary based on local availability- Expect papaya always to be in ample supply, based on the thriving papaya trees on premise. Each order is abundant enough to be a considered a full meal in and of itself.

We stopped here to get a smoothie to enjoy while traveling through and we are glad we did. First…read moreoff, the ambiance of this place? Very relaxing, welcoming, and cozy. The lady working at the front counter gave us a rundown of the menu and was very kind. My choice was the Cupid's Dream smoothie, which consisted of strawberries, oat milk, chocolate, maple, and dates. Who knew healthy could taste this good ? The smoothie was sooo fresh, and flavors blended together flawlessly. Dare I say, this was one of the best smoothies I have had to date? Highly recommend stopping in so you can experience the deliciousness that Ai Love Nalo has to offer!

Friendly reminder- The line for drive thru will always be long, a parent used to work at Taco Bell…read moreand mentioned they are short staff and seems like no one wants to work, she puts in double shifts too. That being said, I try to be patient when I visit , I normally do drive thru. Lately I've been obsessed with the diablo dusted crispy chicken nuggets, 5 pieces for $5.79, I get that, needed protein to eat with my salad. My 2nd stop this week. I like the diablo dust with the diablo ranch sauce, it is spicy but for me its not. I like that the chicken is crispy and chicken nuggets does not have filler, its real chicken breast. This visit I also got a side of guacamole $1. to eat with the chicken, great combo- try it, you will thank me for this creation. All in all, great lunch, healthy'-? I have to say the breading is not but I will put in my steps, today to make up for this.

Time for an update of this Taco Bell restaurant at the Koko Marina Shopping Center, in the Hawaiii…read moreKai neighborhood. Yeah, I know it's not authentic Mexican, but for fast food Mexican, it ain't so bad. Want a quick & cheap meal? Taco Bell should fit our needs. I came here this past Tuesday after shipping out some broken parts at the UPS Store that was located at the Koko Marina Shopping Center. By the time I finished shipping out my boxes, it was time for lunch & I figured I'd stop by the Hawaii Kai Taco Bell, as it was just a hop, skip, & jump away from the UPS Store. I have to tell you, a lot has changed over the years (as far as customerservicegoes). With a lack of workers available, I noticed this particular Taco Bell is basically "serve yourself", where you place your own food order at a kiosk, pay at the kiosk (or you can pay at the counter with a clerk once they get to you). The Taco Bell staff will prepare your food order & call you when it's ready. There is a station where you can get your eating utensils, napkins, & taco sauce. If you ordered a drink, there is a self-serve soda fountain available. I came here for a few burritos, as I ordered a 7 Layered Burrito & a Chicken Enchilada Burrito. Very economical lunch, as I paid $7 bucks & some change. The burritos were pretty filling, and satisfying. Lots of parking in front of the restaurant, so access is very easy. Looking for some fast food Mexican? Give the Hawaii Kai Taco Bell a try!