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    Papa's Deli

    4.2 (56 reviews)
    Closed 4:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated 2 months ago

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    The hamburger steak
    Dolan T.

    So the other day my daughter did her errands and went to Papa's deli to buy lunch for her and my wife and this girl knows I love my hamburger steak I never been there before so I ate it buggah was Ono as picky about food as I am. I liked it the only downside was the Mac salad was blah other than that food was good but I heard they sell Filipino food I got to try that

    Loco moco
    Chad K.

    Not too shabby for a plate lunch place where most of it is less than $15. I got the loco moco and to be honest it wasn't the best but it wasn't the worst. Service was great as you really just order what you want then eat elsewhere. Atmosphere here was pretty much just a waiting room due to really all your doing inside is waiting for your order to be called. If I had to be blunt I probably would come back again to try there other plate lunches when it's around that time of the month where I'm pretty low on funds and don't want to go to mcdz. All in all great cheap eats that for sure would have you coming back for more to try their other options they offer.

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    Vincent T.

    A new eatery by the airport that serves a lot of local favorites. They have ready-made rentals for breakfast and lunch. I had a pen with a burrito fettuccine Alfredo with chicken and lunch in me that actually worked. Been here about three times already. I look forward to trying more dishes. I tried a beef bent with pork and the beef tasted like fish. It seems like they fried the beef in a pan where the fried fish previously.

    Combo - Lechon Kawali and Pork Adobo (pepper on Mac is my doing, haha)
    Keola K.

    Wow what a great surprise, very homey spot with good food for great prices. Where can you get a full plate lunch for $10-$15 bucks. The order. Combo Lechon Kawali and Pork Adobo. The Lechon was packed with flavor and crispy. For most they may say a bit salty. That's right up my alley haha. The Adobo was soft and the sauce was more shoyu slight sweet style vs tart vinegar style. End it with the fact that food was ready in two shakes, I'll definitely stop by again to try other items. They have breakfast and lunch options. A lot of Filipino dishes, but offer a lot plate typical lunch options, then top it with steak and seafood choices. It's more of a hole in the wall spot, so if you are quesy, then this probably ain't an option for you.

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    Nadine C.

    Takeout lunch from Honolulu, Hawaii... Papa's Deli is a hole-in-the-wall place with no air-conditioning, but plenty of heart! I've had this place on my back burner and... an opportunity popped up when I was in the area at the right time! I rushed over before the door closed for the day... The humble, quiet man at the cash register was pleasant with a shy smile. He took my order cheerfully! I looked over the reasonably priced menu, then at the Daily Specials and chose the Roast Pork plate. He didn't offer me a plastic knife with the disposable fork that he handed to me. I found out why... The roast pork was so tender and cut up already! How convenient! I also enjoyed the fresh green salad and comforting brown gravy on the rice! I'm so happy that I finally tried Papa's Deli! Can't wait to return!

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    Irene M.

    Cheap eats... Papa's does it all and quite early in the morning thankfully after I was done with my bloodwork you know I'm hungry especially since it falls on a work day. Located in the Airport Commercial Center which has ample free parking makes it a quick and easy stop to fuel up for the day though I didn't expect a carnivore feast as the menu offers so much comfort food from breakfast, soups and a very protein rich plate lunches and I'm aware of the industrial location so you know that this is the place for early morning hangry. I ordered breakfast and it was "Steak and Pork Adobo" and with understanding everything is already made and kept warm nice, fast and ready to go though there is a downside to that as the steak was sliced and cooked so it was pretty much done not to a point that it's hard but some may feel that way though with these prices you just can't beat it. Pork Adobo was nice and flavorful not too salty and my eggs was scrambled all on a bed of rice at $12.95 is a deal but what I didn't see since there was some guys already sitting enjoying their meal was they have a grab and go breakfast bento and at $6.95 that indeed was the deal I haven't seen at many places. Two guys work it and they were nice and polite offering a comforting vibe for early morning hungry folks as work is not just a nine to five days. Thank you!

    Pork adobo, Longanisa and eggs
    Rose P.

    I ordered the pork adobo, longanisa and eggs. Order came out real fast. There is a sitting place to eat but it was all taken due to the fact that it's only 3 people. Counter help was very nice and helpful. As for the food it was good nothing special but maybe will try other things on the menu next time.

    Ray B.

    Ok. So this place has become one of my favorite breakfast places recently. It's just off Nimitz Hwy by the airport. Plenty of parking. It's a takeout place. No seating. Once you walk in you're greeted with a really friendly staff. Bentos are available and a full breakfast menu. I came for the Bigger Breakfast C. Pork adobo, longanisa and steak. Wow. This plate was loaded. Great value for the price and filling. Food came out fast and hot. Adobo and longanisa were great. Steak was just ok. But what would you expect for value plate lunch. I'll be back for sure to try all the other breakfast items on the menu. And of course the bentos.

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    Neal N.

    This is a great place to get a quick breakfast that's very filling for a very affordable price! This is a go to spot for our company, especially the three meat breakfast. There can be long lines of customers, so be ready. The only downside is the seating is limited to three people. We usually take out and go somewhere nice , park and eat, lol.

    Edge N.

    They used to be called "Christinas" across the way but now they are Papas Deli.....Located in the "Nimitz business center" same center as mini garden express...... Same good very affordable food...friendly cool staff..a very good value More of a pick and go place but definetely a place for good cheap eats....3 choice breakfast under $8 2 scoop rice...2 big eggs.... I went with pork link sausage (3) bacon (3) and like 6 piece portugese sausage.....if u hungry this place is the deals

    Loco moco made with meat loaf. Should be called meat loaf moco instead.
    Tripps F.

    Hot, brown and lots of it. That's how I can describe the loco moco without being mean. Who makes loco moco with meat loaf? First bite threw me off because when you order loco moco you expect hamburger patty, not mushy meat loaf! Gravy nothing to write home about either. Again, it was hot, brown and there was lots of it. Cheap prices, but I would pay a few bucks more for a better loco moco that isn't made with meat loaf. Tried their roast pork a while back and was nothing spectacular either. Three stars because the people were nice. There's some counter seating at the window, but it's very hot inside the restaurant so don't expect to be very comfortable while eating your food. Lots of parking in the shared lot fronting the restaurant.

    Jiwon C.

    So much good food here and the workers are so kind! With shared parking with the plaza, it is easily accessible and quick to get to. The food here is so tasty and feels like it was made with love. I highly recommend for a nice meal. There are so many options to choose from. I like the lunch plates a lot, it has everything I want in a meal.

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    Hearty breakfast on a budget! I heard Papa's carries on the food that Christine's Diner had. The omelets are big over a bed of rice ...

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    Love this place and the workers. Super friendly and the prices are amazing for the amount of food. Ono as well.

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    Great restaurant with very reasonable prices! Will definitely patronize again in the future!!!

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    Went today had the roast pork it was good nice and fast service plenty of parking good prices

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    Love their breakfasts!! Great options and reasonably priced!! Called in my order and it was ready when I got there.

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    4.4
    (1.4k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    If you're going to go to eat anywhere in Honolulu this is the place…read more I can't tell you how fucking amazing this place is. Every single item on the food and drink menu is crafted with such robust flavor with so much dimension in each bite. The drink menu is unique, I had a cocktail I can't remember the name of it but it had plum something and was created by one of the servers there. So cool to see employees own work on the menu, he shared with us how hard and long he worked on the craft cocktail to make it perfect. Now this is a bartender! Would definitely recommend making a reservation, unless it's just you and maybe one other than the bar is mostly open seating I think. I got lucky and walked in on a Sunday night and there happened to be two open seats at the bar which i hear is unheard of due to the popularity that is this restaurant. It's a cute restaurant and is definitely a well oiled machine

    First time here and upon the first taste of the bread and the appetizers I was impressed with the…read moreflavors of the dip that were on the side in addition with the bread. I sampled the Korean Chicken Burger? I heard it was their top item so I figured I'd just try it. It was very sweet and crispy, but I'm not sure how it constitutes as anything that would make me say "wow." I sampled my friend's fish dish and this was delicious and I think I liked it better than what I got. I wish that the side that they used for the carbs wasn't potatoes and maybe a rice option? They brought some sort of fried fish ball that had a pretty good spicy tartar sauce that everyone on our table was fighting over. Overall, I think the food wasn't something I would come back for, but the service was astounding - especially when someone on our table did not like the drink they ordered - our waitress offered to take it back and serve her another drink that she hopefully liked. Ambiance is very posh and dim - yet casual at the same time. We came at a lunch hour so not too fancy, I can imagine people getting dressed up fancy to go here at night though.

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    4.2
    (1.2k reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$$

    It takes a long time for the food the fries are cold but overall it alright but once I saw my fork…read morewith some dirt. kind.

    Didn't realize I never reviewed them. It's been a hot minute since I've been. They used to be…read moreopen lunch time, so was easy to go. Now only dinner. Baby and I had date night. Had a glass of wine and baby had watered down lemonade. Her drinks were put in plastic cups with covers and those horrible paper straws. Eyes always bigger than my stomach, we ordered: - Cornbread - when i grabbed it I thought would be super dense but really wasn't. I thought it was very corny and tasty. Lightly toasted. Honey drizzle which wasn't too sweet...or maybe I just ate the parts that didn't have. Baby ate almost 1.5 pieces and even liked the Jalapeno Butter that I just dabbed on her bread. She said wasn't spicy but think she just didn't have enough. - Bone Marrow - lit it on fire to burn off the alcohol. Pretty sure it ddin't get it all so I cut baby off once I realized it. Other than needing some salt, really good. Choke mushrooms on top. One half was scrawny, but hubs had the other half for leftovers and choke marrow. YUM. - Sunchoke and Brussels - YUM. Baby ate some but was not really thrilled about it. I loved it. - Scallop and Mushroom Risotto - YUM. Delish. Baby liked it too. So much leftovers of everything. Realized when we ate it for leftovers it was all pretty oily and needed a pinch of salt. But otherwise great. Staff really nice and helpful. Love that the place is spread out and open. Bathrooms are not assigned which I'm sure can get gross, but is great to not have to wait for just the women's. There is a big stall which was perf since baby is potty training and had to go #1 and #2! Only thing missing was a hook to hang my purse and her bag. Great dinner...but if anyone is listening...bring back the shrimp and grits!!!

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    Local Joe

    Local Joe

    4.6
    (626 reviews)
    3.5 mi
    $$

    Did my research to find Kona coffee for my upcoming visit to Vancouver, so I walked from home and…read moretook shelter in Local Joe's to cool off and order some 100% Kona Mauna Kea Estate coffee and have it ground. Liv was so delightful and clearly the right person for the job so I knew I was in the right place. In the meantime I ordered an iced coffee (which was delicious!!!!) and sat down and watched folks come and go. This is clearly a popular local coffee and snack shop so I will keep this place in mind since it's locally owned and operated and their decaf is processed via osmosis, not chemicals. That's a big plus.

    I honestly don't understand the hype surrounding this place, the reality is completely misleading…read more I called 15 minutes ahead to place an order. The employee took it and immediately hung up on me--no name taken, no "thank you," no "goodbye." When I arrived, the parking was a mess, so I had to be dropped off. Inside, the food display looked sad, and the cashier looked completely miserable and unpresentable. While waiting patiently on the side for 15 minutes, I watched the kitchen staff preparing food. Red flag: they literally microwave their eggs instead of cooking them fresh. After 30 minutes of total waiting time, I finally went up to check on my order, only to find out the cashier hadn't even handed my ticket to the kitchen yet. She sent it back right in front of me without a single word of apology--just a blank stare. I cancelled my order on the spot. Horrible service, zero management, and low-quality food prep. Save your golden time & money and go somewhere else. Definitely not a place where I'd want my food prepared!

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    Liliha Bakery

    Liliha Bakery

    3.7
    (2.4k reviews)
    3.0 mi
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    First impression, I thought the location was kinda hidden and small. But when you enter inside,…read moreit's actually huge! They have the bakery, sit down restaursnt area, and an open kitchen. We came around 4PM and were surprised it was almost empty (but slowly it did get busier). Our food came with complimentary bread with guava sauce. It was really good! The bread is toasted, crispy, and buttery. Everyone in my party enjoyed it. We did not expect our food items to come in really large portions. I loved the chicken karaage! The batter was light and crispy with great flavors and had a yummy sauce drizzled on top. It also came with a scoop of rice, buttered corn, and Mac salad. Mac salad was delicious! Prime rib sandwich came with salad and au jus sauce and a side of salad. It's good but also very filling. I didn't try the burger or teriyaki chicken but was told both were delicious. After dinner, we ordered a few items from the bakery to eat on the plane. You have to take a number and wait for them to call it. I got 2 kouign Amannn, 2 Dubai coco puff, and half dozen green tea puff. The kouign amann is a circular croissant. I liked that it was soft and flaky and had a sweet, crispy glaze over it. The Dubai coco puff had a strong pistachio crunchy flavor but I thought it was way too sweet for me personally. The Star of the show are the green tea cream puffs! I would come back to just order that! The top filling tasted like a thick creamy brown butter green tea-flavored icing. The filling inside doesn't taste like brown butter and less thick but still really good. Overall, they had really good food and items from the bakery. Highly recommend the infamous green tea cream and chicken karaage dish! Customer service was quick and professional though I felt like our server wasn't that friendly lol. The restaurant was very clean and had plenty of seating.

    Let me preface this by saying I don't make it a habit of going into restaurants 30 min before…read moreclosing. But I had to drop something off to their sister restaurant next door. We walk in at 9:30. Wait at the host stand and watch workers look at us and quickly turn to look the other way. This happened with four workers. I walk up to a server putting in and order and say 'table for two please' she looks around and back at another workers and says 'sorry we close at 9:30' to which I quickly say 'I thought you close at 10?' And she goes 'the bakery closes at 10' As we're talking every single worker hurriedly walks away avoiding eye contact. So I said again 'the time on the door says 10pm' her response was 'oh no that's wrong only the bakery is open till 10' Next day I go back at 9pm. First thing I ask the sever 'what time do you close?' Lo and behold '10pm' Again I never make it a habit but we would have been out of there before the other tabes were done eating. Long day at work and I just needed fuel.

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    Scratch Kitchen

    Scratch Kitchen

    4.0
    (2.2k reviews)
    4.8 mi
    $$

    I had the chance to dine at Scratch Kitchen in Kapolei back in 2024 for a special Mother's Day…read morelunch with my youngest daughter. I'd never been to their other locations, so this was my first experience -- and honestly, it left an impression. That spot in Kapolei has seen a few restaurants come and go over the years. Before Scratch Kitchen, there was Sugar Cane, and if I reach far enough back, I'm pretty sure a Mexican restaurant lived there too. It's one of those spaces where you hope the next place finally sticks. But the food at Scratch Kitchen? Absolutely delicious. The kind of meal where the pictures alone make your mouth water. If "smell‑a‑vision" or "lick‑your‑screen" technology existed, everyone would understand exactly what I mean. Every dish was full of flavor, beautifully done, and perfect for a Mother's Day treat. Which is why I can't help but wonder what happened -- like so many restaurants before them in that same location. With food that good, you'd hope they'd be the ones to break the cycle. All in all, I'm grateful I got to enjoy that meal with my daughter. It was memorable, delicious, and one of those small moments you hold onto. Marie

    Stopped by Scratch Kitchen in Honolulu for brunch, and honestly, I'm surprised it wasn't packed. We…read morewent mid-morning on a weekday and the place was nearly empty--not sure if it was just good timing or an underrated gem. Either way, it made for a super relaxed experience with no wait and plenty of space to spread out and enjoy the food. Loved: The street tacos with the tempura shrimp were easily the star of the meal. 100% worth it. Light, crispy shrimp with a flavorful slaw and just the right amount of heat--basically a flavor party in every bite. The burger was another quiet star. Juicy patties, nicely seasoned, and stacked just right. Nothing super flashy, but really satisfying. Definitely a good pick if you're not in the mood for brunchy stuff. The Miss: Tried the French toast and... meh. It looked great on the plate but tasted dry and definitely didn't live up to the level of the other dishes. Might've just been an off day or a matter of personal taste, but I'd skip it next time.

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    Scratch Kitchen
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    Nami Kaze

    Nami Kaze

    4.5
    (801 reviews)
    2.4 mi
    $$

    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

    Husband and I tried Nami Kaze in our recent trip to Hawaii. This place is huge! I was so glad to be…read moreseated in the side room because I found it to be a lot calmer, less people and no TV. The staff were friendly and very helpful with giving us recommendations. We ordered 3 appetizers and 2 entrees, and honestly it was too much food for us. We had leftovers for breakfast the next day! - For appetizers we got: Ulu Tots, Japanese Eggplant, and Corn Beignets. The Corn Beignets was the best. - For entree we got: Tomato Miso Black Cod and the Short Rib. Both were delicious and worth a try. Sad to see that this restaurant appears to be closing.

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    Nami bento
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