My local Hawaiian friends took me to a special dinner last night Fete. It was my first time…read morevisiting the historic Honolulu Chinatown and I found the location charming and so close to several other eateries and local shops. The rain was pouring for a little bit and luckily all the buildings in this part of town had overhanging roofs so I was definitely protected during my pre-dinner walk The restaurant is a James Beard award winning restaurant and the food did not disappoint. We ordered a couple starters and they're two evening specials to share and everything was a 10 out of 10. I especially like my cocktail, the Spicy Kitty Our waitress was so kind and attentive make sure that we didn't feel rushed given that we were having a reunion dinner and catching up Highly recommend this restaurant and I can't wait to go back to try their other items on the menu. All the ingredients are locally sourced and their specials rotate. 10/10 meal!

Been wanting to come here for years and after a couple of visits, I feel like I can finally…read moreformulate an opinion! This place can be for any occasion whether for a date night or a hangout with friends. The place can be kinda small so big groups might have some difficulty, but they do have a private room upstairs if you want to inquire. The round table also isn't the greatest for sharing multiple plates so eat accordingly So far my must orders have been the Basil Caesar Salad with Crispy Chicken (this is coming from a salad non-enthusiast), the Fete spread and Steak Tartare (especially with their anchovy buttered toast - chefs kiss!), the Crispy Potatoes, and their Roasted Carrots (which apparently is off-menu). I typically love most of their pasta dishes but the last time I had their Carbonara, it was pretty salty... but nonetheless, good vibes all around!

Im torn. I would love to gate keep this place but it deserves to be talked about more. I was lucky…read moreenough to get a reservation at 7:30 last minute for Mother's Day and that is hard to come by for special occasions. We were expecting good things due to other reviews and we were not disappointed. We loved the restaurant rustic vibe, the servers were on it, food came out in excellent time frames and the food itself.... Delicious! Not pictured was the ox tail Mac & cheese, lobster spinach artichoke dip and the cornbread which were bigger portions than we expected. I would even go back just for the black cherry soda. With that being said with seasonal menus I'm excited to go back to try other dishes and I Highly recommend this restaurant

Gf wanted to go have the Smoked Prime, so a few of us had girls night dinner. Baby with us, so…read moreearly dinner and home early. Staff always so nice there. But food fell short this time... I was staaaarving so for me and baby I ordered: - Cornbread - I love their cornbread. This was my fave of all the dishes we had. - Bone Marrow - This was probably the biggest marrow I've had anywhere. Like choke marrow. Awesome. Alcohol didn't light on the whole plate so only had little bit and baby couldn't have any. Think no bourbon next time. Just sprinkle some salt and it would be perf. - Chopped - All kine goodies in this salad but the dressing was very "nothing." I added some garlic salt when I ate the leftovers and it kicked it up a notch. - Chicken Pappardelle - The pasta was terrible. So thick and doughy. Took away from the chicken which was okay. Ended up dumping the leftover pasta...which was pretty much the whole thing. - Oxtail Mac & Cheese - This was more like an Oxtail Helper (like Hamburger Helper). Very not cheesey. Baby ate some but think she wanted more cheese. Tasted better the next day. Friends had the Prime. The temp on each was given to the wrong person, which needed to be right since 1 person didn't get the roasted pot. The medium-rare one was cold. Like COLD. Strange. Overall think they fell a little short on the food. Some things GREAT, some thing the opposite, so balanced out. Will I go back? Of course, but now I know what not to get.

Cute little place! There was a live DJ playing Rnb. Food was good and drinks were fun. The service…read morewas a little slow but super friendly.

Been here a couple of times when we're downtown for a show at Hawai`i theater. They're ok for what…read morethey do, in a unique older building, but unfortunately, this last time was not even up to that level of service. Waited over ten minutes to even get greeted and was not sure if this would cause us to miss happy hour. I did see one of the servers more focused on a baby in a carrier then waiting on tables. When our server finally came, different from the baby lady, we had to ask for menus but knew we needed to order a couple of HH food items cause it will take a while. They were out of Stella so settled for a Japanese Pilsner, which was surprisingly better than expected. Daughter ordered their Mac and cheese with chix. Sad to say it took a long time to get our food and had to constantly look back attempting to get our server's attention for refills of my beer and checking on when our food order would arrive. Daughter commented we should have sat at the bar. They seemed to get beverage orders much quicker and I imaging food as well. If there is a next time, sitting at the bar is the plan. Better yet, find a better place with better service.

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.

A small little coffee shop located in downtown. There are a few tables outside to enjoy your…read morecoffee. I've stopped by twice so far and each time, I've been greeted with friendly service. The tables are usually taken so I just take my drink to go. I ordered a strawberry matcha drink on my first visit and a French Toast latte on my second visit. The second time I went, they didn't know how to make my drink so the girl had to read the ingredients that were listed on their own menu posted on the counter for customers. Maybe hardly anyone orders it or she was new and learning? It did take a while for me to get my coffee. The waiting area is quite small so there wasn't much room for me to go anywhere. Overall, the drinks have been good with a variety of seasonal drinks and specials as well. I'll probably return for my coffee fix as it seems to be one of the few coffee shops in the area open on Sundays. Happy Drinking!

This is a SOLID place to get a great breakfast. The prices are reasonable for a sit down place and…read morethe service is really good! They serve Lion's coffee and yes, I did have a lot of coffee which was promptly refilled. My wife and I like the open air kitchen and the place is clean and perfect for breakfast. Although there are a lot of people, you don't feel crowded. Their loco moco is among the best, if not the best in Honolulu. Their corned beef hash is really good and I'd like to go back and get these with a couple of eggs the next time. I finally got to taste the famous jelly and found it not as sweet as you might think, which is great! The jelly paired with the butter rolls were so good! Overall, VERY IMPRESSIVE and it would have gotten 5 stars if the place wasn't so hot. Although I was seated underneath an AC, it was still very warm. Fix that and it's easily 5 stars. It's already 5 stars for the food, just need to fix that one issue to get 5 stars for the rest!

I expect to overpay for food in Hawaii. We've come to the islands many time so it's just expect,…read moreespecially around tourist areas. But there's a difference between overpriced and just plain getting ripped off... I really wish we took a picture of our meal but it was early morning and we have a 5 month old now for this trip so it didn't cross my mind to. We order a chicken and waffle, with a side of Portuguese sausage. We've been to Liliha Bakery a few times so the portions have always been pretty big and shareable. Man, let me describe the sad piece of meal and experience we received. It was a thin maybe quarter-itch waffle with a 4 piece nugget size mediocre fried chicken in the center (think little Chick-fil-A nugget pieces). Topped with 2 strawberries sliced in quarters around. Pathetic meal for $22 you would mistake for a kid's menu item. Top that with the NINE DOLLAR side of Portuguese sausage that was a sad, small snack size amount, truly should cost $4 at most for this add-on. To add insult to injury, we were also looking forward to those little biscuits and jelly they serve before your meal and we were told those are only served if we ordered rice dishes and $22 entree doesn't quality - how does that even make any sense?? We left paying $45 dollars for a kids meal and left to get food to fill us somewhere else. I get Hawaii is expensive once you're here, but this was just robbery. We liked Liliha bakery; but after this visit, we'll never be returning here again

Everything is amazing here!! My second favorite restaurant…read more They maybe out of items because it's from scratch. Hopefully they got their liquor license figured out!! Breakfast is also amazing!!

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.

Wow! There's a reason Liliha Bakery is always SO crowded...it's delicious!…read more They have a full service restaurant, but we came here for the sweets. I may be dating myself here, but service is just like an old school deli. Grab a number, listen for it, and then order. Be prepared to buy everything in the display case. It's simply impossible to choose! Don't forget to order their coco puffs. Absolutely delicious! 5 stars! Don't miss this spot!

Liliha Bakery is expanding, however, the one on Kuakini Street is one of my favorites…read more There's a big parking lot there. Bar table design. Everything is made in order. Their menu includes all day breakfast, local food, burger & sandwiches etc. Loco Moco - 5/5 Buttermilk pancakes- 5/5 Poi Donut. - 5/5 I love their pastries, don't forget to get some delicious cream puffs if you go there.

Great service with attentive staff. Delicious breakfast. I would definitely go again.read more

This place is amazing. Very cute. Very local vibe. Not too busy (on weekdays anyways haha)…read more I've been here a few times and honestly you can't go wrong with anything on the menu. I have tried: - extreme mess - Hawaiian omelette - Kalua omelette - buttermilk pancakes - fried rice - hash browns Everything is amazing. The portions are pretty big. The ambiance is very unique and cute. Service is phenomenal. Definitely come here.

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.