My mom saw this place on TV this morning and she had high hopes for the food but sadly we were…read moredisappointed. We can deal with it being kinda in the ghetto of Waipahu but it was the very unhappy (clearly annoyed) counterperson who was taking our order - who SNAPPED AT MY MOM because she was confused with what comes with their plate lunch AND then the cook (assumedly - a different person than who took our order) annoyingly brought our items out to the table. She ordered the chop steak - I thought tasted ok, but it was seasoned heavier than my mom would like. Portion was right for the price. I got their signature Loco Moco burrito - SAD. It was $20, majority rice and mac salad, no meat. I needed a knife to cut the burrito in half, there was no counterperson or anyone available to ask for a knife, so I kind of looked around their register area and found a random one on the side, cut the burrito in half, DEFINITELY NOT how they showed it on TV, if the counterperson came back, I probably would have asked for them to swap it out. We were sitting for about 25 mins - nobody came back to the counter? If it wasn't for the counterpersons unfriendly attitude I was planning to buy their signature dessert to go, but I was turned off by the whole experience AND he didn't come back out anyways until literally I was throwing our containers away. He didn't greet us. Thank us. Ask how everything was. Or say anything when we were leaving. We saw the owners on TV and are happy and glad to support a local business BUT NOT when your employees are rude and unfriendly. $45 - 1 mini plate + 1 signature item and 2 cans of soda, I would SKIP this place

I will be dreaming about this ahi katsu for the rest of my life. Drive here from anywhere; I…read morepromise you it is worth it.

Yes the phone call went well with ordering I like that they have breakfast all day cause most…read moreplaces stop serving after a certain time.

Great food ! Amazing Service! Ambiance is fabulous! Quick and fast food! But delicious!read more

Omg!!!! Best sports bar in the Waipahu area! Deb rocks fun times, but the food is banging... and…read moredrinks are pouring! Not only that, the regulars (don't judge books by their covers) cause they're all super friendly and welcoming! Best customer atmosphere for good times!!!

Food: the food tasted pretty delicious! We ordered the edamame which is cold with just a pinch of…read moresalt but the portion is big. We also ordered the extra crunchy fries (I forgot what they are called on the menu) and to my surprise they were actually really crunchy!! Lastly we ordered the ribeye steak, this unfortunately was a huge disappointment because we ordered it medium rare and it was given to us well done. It was possibly well done when we received it because it comes out on a hot stone plate so it kept cooking. It was also super super oily which I didn't like. I know it says it comes in a butter sauce but it was just way too much grease. Service: service was great. When we went it was super super busy but surprisingly our server was very attentive and on it! Ambiance: if you are a broncos fan this is definitely a place for you! There is a lot of space with a lot of tables and very comfortable. Overall I would definitely come back. Just be cautious of ordering the rib eye because it'll continue to cook on the hot stone plate..

I found myself in the area again, and I really needed some caffeine. Naks was open, and of course,…read moreI went into the wrong door! LOL! After entering, I didn't know what they also had to offer, I mean, I did see a picture of mushroom fettuccine, so why not have lunch too! Naks shares a dining room with some local food vendors. After I ordered, the friendly woman said she'd bring it out to me. I also ordered an iced latte which was very good! And then it came out! It was beautiful! It was delicious! It was gone!!! Some places, it's just swimming in sauce, this one has just the right amount. This is one of those hidden gems that is worth checking out, maybe before or after shopping at DQ or H-Mart. Mahalo Naks!

Cute tiny takeout spot, connected to the food hall by Donki and H-Mart…read more I ordered the garlic shrimp and asked if they can peel the shrimp and they were happy to do it. Each shrimp was perfectly cared for. Each one had the perfect little char and they were not overcooked at all. You can tell they took the care of frying each shrimp perfectly instead of rushing the process. We are here for a month and plan to come back to try the prime rib. :)

I first came to this place about a year ago and have been coming here ever since for lunch. With…read morethe rising cost of food places, this place remains to keep costs low, give generous portions of food, the food is always tasty, and the staff are so friendly. I hope one day they are able to expand because they would bring in more business, I think.

I heard they have new ownership... and I haven't visited them in a while. I saw they had chicken…read morekatsu and gon lo mein on their weekly specials so I wanted to try it! Their portions and prices are insane... in a good way! Their specials change weekly Monday-Sunday. The lunch specials from 9:30am-2pm are $10.50 and after 2pm is $11.75. All day specials are $11.75. They always post the specials menu on their IG, so you can check there before you go - @garden_island_cafe :) The chicken katsu was crunchy and yummy! They cut their pieces a bit wide though... but the portion was filling! I had leftovers. The gon lo mein was tasty and had lots of flavor. They loaded it with lots of BBQ chicken too! I also had leftovers of that. The lady at the counter was very friendly... she said I came at a good time before the crazy lunch rush. I always like to call in my order so that I don't have to wait and I can just pick up and go. They do have a few tables to eat on if you'd like to dine in.

My friend wanted to try this place for her birthday, and we were greeted right away from the staff…read more Food was absolutely delicious and was served almost in an instant. All staff went above and beyond to make our dining experience memorable. Thank you Brandon and Janice. The service was outstanding. It is evident why this restaurant has great reviews. I'm glad I made reservations and I'm really looking forward to visiting again.

My first time here. They had a birthday special going on for…read morea free meal on your birthday. Parking was good. Place is clean n bathroom are clean too. Our waiter was awesome n polite. He always checking up on us. Great customer service n very polite and friendly. The food is good n tasty. I had the sashimi lunch special n the wife had the saimin tempura combo. Love it n will come again.

We had a large party of 10 and our waitress was very nice and patient. Especially when they were…read moremultiple separate checks. I personally do not like separate checks but I couldn't afford to pay for it all. Menu was ok and the seems to enjoy their food which were mostly salads. I ordered a burger with fries that were awful. Cold and just dry. The worst part is the restaurants restroom. It definitely and really needs some touch up painting and updating. Looks like the original restroom?! Gross actually. Don't think I'll be back only if I'm invited for an occasion ...maybe

Overall, I've been here over a dozen times for different occasions, but what bummed me out the last…read morefew times was my fries were so stale. Recently went there this past Thursday and it was the worst. Talking a picture would do no justice so I didn't even try and I thought I would let it go. This time it was weird because 3 days later I'm thinking about how stale it was. Other than that my burger was as expected. I keep forgetting that they charge for honey mustard on the side but I enjoy having it. Overall, it neutral. Sometimes it good, sometimes it's okay.

Upon stepping out of the airplane, we were craving Filipino Hawaiian Food. My party and I were so…read moreglad we found Tiano's nearby HNL. Parking was easy and they had lots of tables available. They said they get busy during peak hours and recommend reservations. The waiters are friendly and the music was 80/90s music. Everything tasted as expected which is what we wanted. The Shanghai Lumpia was crunchy and sweet with the dipping sauce. The Adobo Fried Rice Omelet with Lechon Kawali was a table favorite. Omelet was fluffy soft and the Lechon melted in their mouth but not chewy. Oxtail Soup was flavorful and the oxtail was fall off the bone tender. The Sizzling Pork Sisig was served on a sizzling platter and the spices all mixed well together while cooking the raw egg. The Loco Moco was large and flavorful with the meat holding together and cooked to our requested temperature. Overall prices were reasonable, portions were big, and we were all able to share food. We ended the amazing dinner with fried Ube ice cream!

Went by today (Saturday) at 1230 (90 min after opening) and wanted Sisig, they were already out! 90…read moremin after opening!!! Very disappointed.... Everything else ordered was broke da mouth. But I needed a Sisig fix. They were not busy. They said they had "just run out" but if the three other tables there no one else had Sisig on the table.

On my last visit over 15 years ago I was left very underwhelmed and slightly irritated with the…read morelack of Service. Fast Forward to this past weekend, the Husband and I wanted a simple breakfast after the gym and Rocky's had popped into my head. Definitely a staple in the Waipahu community, this cozy coffee shop sits on Waipahu Depot Street right outside of the Waipahu Festival Market. The area can get ridiculously busy so if you can, park on the street instead of in the Lot. You will have a hard time getting in and out once the surrounding Businesses open. I'm assuming where you're sitting will determine the type of Service you get. We sat at the Counter, and while we were very entertained with watching them cook orders, we were a bit neglected by the Staff, while the parties at the regular tables were presented with friendlier and more patient Servers. We waited over 15mins to get our order taken and since I guess they thought we were regulars they kept rushing to take our orders while we weren't given Menu's. We pulled the Menu up on Yelp lol. Food was standard. I really loved the fried rice! but the Hash was passable, it was too mushy for my liking. Also, our order of pancakes came 20mins after we finished eating, I wish i were kidding, We kept trying to flag down Aunty to cancel but she was very frazzled cooking, taking orders, and filling orders so we just waited. At the end we spent $60 including tip and left with a Hoo-Hum experience. Although I know for certain I just don't have the greatest of luck with this place, I am so happy they are still around and very much thriving! Places like this, that make Hawai'i so great are slowly shutting their doors so I do have a very great appreciation for their hard work and resilience through the many years.

Rocky's is still the Heart of Old Waipahu!!…read more Oh man... so good!! I always miss Rocky's Coffee Shop. Every time I come back, it's like stepping right into my Hanabada Dayz - riding bike around Waipahu, stopping by Big Way or the bike shop for fishing gear, and seeing Rocky's packed with locals from the neighborhood. There's just something comforting about that kind of nostalgia. The old school photos of Waipahu on the walls really take you back in time the moment you walk thru the doors. The food? Exactly what you'd hope for from a true mom & pop diner. Breakfast plates and House Specials come with coffee, hot tea, small juice, or even hot chocolate. Such a great value! The service is always friendly and down-to-earth, with that real family vibe that makes you feel right at home. I always stick to their breakfast menu (served all day), and it never disappoints. The portions are just right, and the flavors hit just like I remember. Still the same good 'ole Rocky's... yay! Oh ya and I have to say, they have THE BEST pancakes!! Give them a try! :)

I've been wanting to dine here for a long time but could never get a reservation, so I felt…read moreincredibly lucky to finally snag one for my birthday. From start to finish, the experience was amazing. Everything tasted great, and the student who served us made us feel very comfortable. They checked in often to see how the food was and whether we needed drink refills. The service was truly five-star. We loved every dish, especially because the flavors were well balanced and never overpowering. The blueberry scones were not too sweet and paired perfectly with the cream cheese. The salad starter was fresh, and the phyllo was crunchy and flavorful on its own. The crab was delicious and well prepared. For the main course, I had the pork loin with apricot and prune. The sweet and savory flavors worked beautifully together, and the meat was perfectly cooked and not dry at all. For dessert, I ordered the Pots de Crème au Chocolate. It was rich and indulgent without being overly sweet -- the perfect ending to the meal. Overall, this was a five-star experience, and I will definitely be booking another reservation again.

My 3rd time here. I was lucky to snag a reservation as they are difficult to get…read more This time it was a buffet and I think I enjoyed this format the best. I could choose what I want to eat and I could go back for seconds if I want lol. Our waiter was great, he changed our silverware and topped off our drinks without us asking. The ambiance is great - it's clean and stylish. The standout dishes for me were the bbq pork with cornbread, the lilikoi tart and the Japanese potato salad. Hope to come again next semester.