Outstanding Food, Vibes, and Live Music!…read more ​Had an amazing dinner experience at Mahi'ai Table last night with two friends! We specifically came out to support our friend who was the musical talent providing the live entertainment from 5:00 to 8:00 PM. ​Our reservation was at 5:30 PM, and the vibe was so good that we stayed all the way until 9:00 PM. Because we arrived during the last 30 minutes of happy hour, we immediately ordered a major spread of pupus from the Pau Hana menu. We shared the lechon style brussel sprouts, hand-cut fries, steamed shrimp & pork won tons, scallion bread, and fish tacos. Every single bite was delicious. I paired the food with a Hana Koa Roof Top Pale Ale from their local drafts list, which was crisp and excellent. ​After happy hour wrapped up, I moved on to the dinner menu and ordered the Half Pound House Burger and fries for my entree. The burger was perfectly cooked and incredibly flavorful. ​Overall, the food and ambiance were absolutely outstanding, and the service was prompt, attentive, and friendly from start to finish. The noise level was perfectly moderate, letting us enjoy both the live music and our own conversation. We had a great time and will absolutely be back!

Underrated local dinner spot…read more The entry to this restaurant is so easy to miss because it's so narrow and it blends in so well with everything. I don't know if they want to keep it hidden, but I guess you could consider it that. We went in on a Saturday night with reservations and I highly recommend it since the place was full when we went in and more people kept wanting to come and eat. Service was great from beginning to end, I especially love that everyone accommodated my stroller and my baby. There were four of us and we each got something different, but to start I highly suggest the steamed shrimp and pork wontons and the lechon style Brussels - I would've double-ordered those for my entree if I could have! For entrees we ordered the garlic noodles, misoyaki butterfish, seared catch-of-the-day, and the burger. They were all amazing, and after we all started letting each other try we started making our own "flights" because everything just hit different spots and flavor profiles. In summary, this is one of those places that doesn't care about aesthetics, the decor is casual, but the food is soooo ono. They focus all their energy on food and service, and that makes a winner winner chicken dinner in my book.

This review is for takeout. I made a phone order for pick up. The person taking our order was very…read morepleasant. The food was ready in the amount of time that was stated. When I went to pick up the food, I noticed they were packaged nicely. I like how they waited for me to arrive to make the boba drink. Everything tasted so good. Will come back to try other food on the menu.

@fortunefoodfinds: "Weekends are much BUTTER when you get to do the things you LOB(ster)! One of…read morethem being for me is going out n' eating good with my famILY while supporting local. We made a visit to Jolene's Hawaii in Ewa Beach n' I ordered a Buttah Lobster Roll + Waffle Fries with Creamy Sauce n' Birria Wontons + Consomme. I gotta say aside from the chunky garlic buttah n' meaty lobstah, the Asian style pickled veggies in the roll, give the crunchy texture n' next level flavor that is deliciously out of control!" SERVICE: friendly INTERIOR: small, table seating can get filled up quickly, nice decor, the best is they have a sink to easily wash your hands EXTERIOR: in the same plaza as Ross, has picnic style tables on the side of restaurant + one right in front WAIT TIME: 15 mins between placing order n' receiving food PARKING: large free lot OVERALL COMMENTS: my go-to is their buttah lobster roll, which always hits the spot. Everything about it is delicious. I make it a combo n' either get the corn chowder or waffle fries, which are both great complimenting sides. The birria wontons are crispy n' make a nice appetizer or side to any meal. Especially with the consommé, full of flavor with a mild heat. Jolene's always has lots of good food n' drinks to choose from!

Naks Cafe is definitely worth checking out if you're in the Pearl City area and craving a really…read moregood burger. They're located inside the Donquijote Food Court and have ample seating inside as well as outside. I went with the Wagyu burger, fries, and tossed salad, and all three were very tasty. The burger was juicy and flavorful, the fries were salty and crispy on the outside, and the tossed salad was light and the dressing paired perfectly with it. One thing to keep in mind: they make everything fresh to order, so the wait can be a little longer than your typical quick-service spot. I actually think the freshness is worth the extra time, but it's something to be aware of if you're in a hurry. Also tried the Apple Mint Mojito, which was delicious--light, refreshing, and a great complement to the burger. One tip: If you prefer your burger more well-done, definitely let them know when you order. The burger can come out on the rarer/juicier side, so communicate your preferred doneness upfront. Overall, a tasty meal with quality ingredients and a nice made-to-order feel. 5/5 stars and I'd definitely come back.

The Naks in Pearl City…read more.. Just right beside the Don Quijote food court is a cute place called Naks Cafe as this cozy spot offers quite the extensive menu from pasta, sandwiches and various plates though it all sounds amazing the prices were quite up there as well knowing that times are tough I couldn't see myself having French toast bites for $16.85 but badly need to refuel after a long day of errands. Seeing that they had soup of the day sounded very comforting and it was Japanese Corn Soup sounded perfect it was that along with a cup of Apple Mint Mojito sounded like the perfect combo strange as it may sound but I did enjoy it. The staff was very friendly as they brought out my items to me as I waited outside at the food court not just as it's a tiny place but no air-condition at all as it was very hot and humid in there was quite concerning and hope they have a fan or something to keep them cool which the drink certainly did that for me and I really enjoyed this refreshing sip. As for the soup it was very nice and hot and had a nice light flavor it just tasted like the instant soup I get from the store it wasn't like the corn was fresh especially since it claims to be house-made I was slightly disappointed but did come with two little pieces of garlic bread which did elevate it more still couldn't save my disappointment considering it was $9.85 over $17 with my drink, it gave me the much needed comfort as I just wanted some hot soup which I was so happy to find in the convenience right beside Don Quijote food court. Thank you!

Happy 1st week of August! Until next time Scoopers, ( with a…read moresad face) I can't wait for my next Scoopers Kitchen fix/visit. The only chance I can visit Scoopers is during the Summer, intercessions, or unless I try to plan my visits around Dr. appointments, so I can take off. hehe. Owner Chimienti is super nice and so hardworking, she does it all by herself, phone calls, cashier, packing foods, everything no help. Please be patient, sometimes when I call I won't get through to get my orders in, but if no answer I will try again later. Keep in mind she sells quick, during this recent visit I called about 9:30 and she said she is already all sold out! She has all different daily specials and my favorites are Thursdays when I do get my orders in it will be Thursdays. I also pick up/treat my siblings so I grab them a place too. They love it just as much, as my family loves the Scoopers plate. What a treat, my favorites are the roast turkey and mushroom chicken. If I can make it out on a Friday that's my next favorite day for the specials. OMG, eating roast turkey just takes me back to school days, the only reason I look forward was the roast turkey lunch, hehe. Also when I don't have to wait for Thanksgiving to have my turkey. The turkey plate comes with stuffing too. The portion are huge and it is for dinner & lunch the next day. I also save/freeze the turkey to make jook/congee the next week. I love the salad options and salad dressing too, Thousand Island & French- super good, they are home-made. Love the mac salad, ( one of the best I had and the bonus piece of brownie. & to sum Scoopers up I say - Wow, OMG- huge portions, affordable, ono grinds, a hidden Gem for cheap eats in Waipahu. Here is me right now, counting down the days..... to my my Scoopers visit.

We went to Scoopers Kitchen to pick up some lunch today. We knew we had to get there early because…read morethey're so popular they run out by early afternoon. Known for their lunch wagon, delicious food, and generous portions. The main kitchen is on Leokane St. Take out only. Today we ordered the Shoyu Chicken and the Laulau with Kalua Pig and Cabbage (which came with Haupia and a Brownie and a drink). Everything was soo delicious . Recommend you either call in an order or get there before 11. Definitely highly recommended

Service and food was AWSOME!! Place was very clean. I wish I had discovered this earlier as they…read moreare moving to Kapolei.

We were hungry for a late breakfast and decided to try this hidden gem after hearing good things…read more We went on a Sunday, and there was a ton of parking upstairs of Westridge Shopping Center where Jessica's is located. Many of the choices on the menu were very tempting, but we really came by with the hope of sampling their Prime Rib Loco Moco, which we'd heard about from friends. We ordered that to share, and each had the sweet bread French toast. The Prime Rib Loco Moco was awesome. The meat was perfectly cooked, and the gravy had just the right flavor to put everything together with the egg and fried rice. The French toast was the perfect sweet compliment to the savory loco moco dish. Service was fantastic, we were constantly attended to and everyone was very friendly. We really enjoyed our meal and will be coming back soon!

Our experience was AMAZING! Nate gave great service and the food was delicious! I could not believe…read morethe specials that was available. Its hard to find a place that has great service, food & atmosphere but we found that here at 60Fore!

$6.04 appetizers I mean come on how can you go wrong!!!! So we got all of them to try! It was so…read moreworth it! Full of flavor and perfect size to share with 3-4 people! Service was great and personable, very quick and attentive. Love the outdoor area, I can see how great it would be In the evening with a live band! I will be going back to experience it! The drinks also look great. Loved the merch!

First time here Came for breakfast n heard this place is…read moregood. Must be because there's a waiting list happening. We waited for only 15 minutes to be seated. Parking is a little tight because of the other business happening. Their food is great n close to home cooked style. I had the bento n it was good. The wife had banana Mac nut waffles n my daughter had the breakfast burrito. We all shared n sample each other's food n it all taste great. Place is clean. The girl who served us had great customer service and very polite and friendly. Now we will come back knowing it's a great place to eat

I have been wanting to go to this café for a long time now it has been in my "Want to go" bookmarks…read morefor the longest time especially because they close at 2 PM so you really have to make an effort to go in the morning. I ordered the pancake flights on this day. Along with the bagel and lox. My friend ordered the kaarage. I love being able to order food together because we get to tax each other on our food. I did enjoy my pancake flights. It's something I would order again. I didn't really enjoy my bagel and lox. It needed a little bit more seasoning for my taste. I will maybe come back again.

Im not usually fond of burgers but wife has wanted a burger since maybe Sonic's opened but we…read moreweren't ready to commit to going since the wait was likely still long for Sonic's. Also, did I really want a Sonic burger? The answer was an easy no. Did a quick search and found this place which I had no idea existed but now I know they exist in an excellent way. People come here to drink, I'm not a drinker but there was plentynof alcoholic beverages on the back wall for your choice that it could be overwhelming. This is a bar with indoor seating and a World Cup game was on. I think there was outdoor seating but it looked like a different restaurant to me. We ordered dirty fries, a sweet tea, the simple smash, village smash, and sweet tea. I have to admit, I'm overly harsh on burgers but from the first bite, this hit right to me. The dirty fries were good also. We washed down that salt with their mildly sweet sweet tea. That's the only miss for me as I like deep sweet tea thanks to some time spent in Mississippi earlier in life. Their food put themselves on my radar so we will definitely be back as we didn't even scratch the other meats they had on menu.

I placed an online order for pickup with a scheduled pickup time of 8:15 PM. I arrived a few…read moreminutes early, checked in, and the employee told me it would be "just a minute" before walking away. Since the restaurant looked very busy, I waited another 25 minutes, until about 8:45 PM. I then asked for an update on my order, and I was told it would be another 20 minutes. At that point, I asked if my order had even been started, considering it was only two Smash Burgers and an order of fries. Given the excessive delay and lack of communication, I requested a refund. The long wait and poor updates were very disappointing, especially since I had placed my order in advance for pickup.