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Beef Rendang Combo (w/Sambal Goreng & Fried Egg)
Michele T.

Excited to try Shioketh, but they're only open on Saturdays from 11am-3pm. Friendly staff. Limited menu offerings which change weekly. During our visit, we ordered: 1) Pandan ice coffees - looks like a good amount of pandan crema added to the drink but the pandan flavor was subtle. Would've liked it to be stronger. 2) Pandan waffle w/ gula melaka - arrived hot. Good waffle but, like the iced coffee, would've liked the pandan flavor to be stronger. 3) Beef Rendang combo - the flavors were good but the portion was small. For the price ($28, I think), I expected more.

Candace Pandan Iced Coffee and a Kaya bun
Sara L.

As soon as I found out this place served Singaporean food, I knew I had to try it. Shioketh is a pop up at Hapa Market in Palolo, open every Saturday. Since opening, their hours have changed a few times and their menu is different from week to week, so I would definitely recommend looking them up online or on instagram before visiting. I would also suggest visiting when they open as this place is first come first serve and they tend to run out of some dishes early. I waited to visit until laksa was on the menu since there aren't many places in Hawaii that serve it. It was creamy, spicy, and the flavors brought back memories of eating at hawker stalls in Singapore. Parking is available in the front parking lot, but is very limited. Takeout or dining in at one of their 5/6 tables available inside.

Look for this street sign
Nadine C.

Lunch in Palolo, Honolulu, Hawaii... It took me a while to figure out when Shioketh was open. It's only operational on Saturdays between 11am and 3pm. Very limited hours! Andrea was working the counter... she's awesome! She knew the menu well and asked if whole milk is okay in the Pandan Iced Coffee. Great question because I am lactose intolerant! She substituted with a dairy-free milk! It was great! Andrea also explained that most of the menu items are spicy. I had to get the Blooming Eggs which is not spicy, but it's deep-fried. I eventually got tired of the oiliness, but the first few bites were delicious! Give Shioketh a try if you like exotic, Singaporean food! Go early for better parking - even though there's free street parking in this residential neighborhood. It's crowded! Inside, the space is bright and cute, but there wasn't enough air-conditioning for me... shucks!

Beef Rendang with a side of Spicy Sambal Goreng
Daniel C.

I've had Shioketh on my radar but since they are a pop up in Hapa Market open only on Saturday between 11am-3pm, I always forget about them. After a recent ROTD, I decided to finally go check them out. Since they are a pop up, their full menu isn't available every Saturday and they only offer the specials they post on their social media. I reached out to them on Instagram regarding this but it took them a day to get back to me due to how busy they are when they are open. After a couple of weeks of checking out their menu for Saturday, we finally saw items we wanted to try so I made an order online. I highly recommend you ordering online and choosing your pick up time. You'll thank everyone who recommends this later. When I arrived to pick up our take out order, the parking lot was packed! Dine in was full and there were people waiting for a table outside. I didn't expect them to be so busy but I'm happy to see them doing so well. Singaporean cuisine needs to be more available. Fortunately I got the last parking spot to run in and grab my order. Due to some traffic, I arrived about 10 minutes after my pick up time but my order was ready. Customer service was friendly and you help yourself to utensils on the side. Our order was 2 Beef Rendang with a side of Spicy Sambal Goreng and a side order of Blooming Eggs. You have to order the Blooming Eggs! It's hella legit. The combo dish was delicious and we loved the flavors. Worthy of all their 5 star reviews and we can't wait to try more of their menu.

Haha. Shari, No Spice
Shari T.

Found another Okinawan owned food business on Oahu! Shioketh serves Singaporean Street Food! Chef/Owner Emily Terukina is from Singapore and cooks up legit Singaporean cuisine, popping up at Hapa Market & Grill every Saturday from 11 am to 3 pm. The specials rotate every week, so check their IG to see what will be on special that week. Their drinks are lovely as well. Save room for dessert! The pandan waffle is ono and the piping hot kaya toast was amazing. Note: Not all of their dishes are spicy. My mom enjoyed the Blooming Egg. Warning tho: The dishes that are spicy, like the Beef Rendang, has a heat that just keeps building. The special this week was Punggol Mee Goreng: A beloved noodle dish from Singapore's Punggol district. Wok-fried egg noodles tossed with succulent shrimp and tender squid in a sweet-savory tomato sambal sauce, topped with fresh chives. You can be like me and get it "No Spice" if you can't handle the heat. Follow them on IG to find out the weekly specials. https://www.instagram.com/shioketh/ Pre-order items from Thursday afternoon at: https://shioketh.com/

Judy C.

I finally got to try Shioketh, 2 weekends in a row and I LOVE it, I am a fan! I am normally not in town on a Saturdays or on island due to travels but yay! I wish Shioketh has a permanent location but that would be so bad for me, I would make a stop so often! I don't know of any place that serves Singaporean food except for SingMaTei when they had their shop at Makai Market. I like Singaporean food for the very unique flavors and ingredients! Shioketh is a pop up shop located at the Hapa Market, I believe open 1 or 2 days a week usually on a Saturday. Best to check their social media page for pop up hours and menu. Shioketh does not take phone orders but they do take on-line orders. I hope this pop survives, since I love all my my orders so far and do plan to be back again for more! Please support this local small buisness pop up, even though it may be out of the way for all of us but make the most of hanging out east side on Saturday! During my very first visit to Shioketh, I had about 20 minutes to kill before meeting with friends for lunch, got an order of the Sambal Goreng, vegetarian dish made with stir-fried tofu, long beans with side rice & Kaya sweet bun. I loved the flavors of Sambal Goreng and the sweet bun, came with coconut pandan jam. Yums! This past Saturday, I was so excited, I made a quick stop before their closing time of 6 pm, I ordered blooming eggs, Sambal Goreng, side of fragrant rice ( rice with chicken broth) and buko pandan coffee. Wow, after taking a sip of the buko pandan, it was so good! I didn't want to drink it too fast and wanted to enjoy every sip! The blooming eggs was unique, a little on the sweet side, I miss eating pork floss- sure brings back memories of my childhood when we ate pork floss and rice. Shioketh has different menu every week, nexts on my list to try are the specials for the day and the buko pandan waffles! This is my kinda food since I do see alot of those Instagram vids with Singaporean dishes and makes me want to try them badly. Staff are very friendly, food, drinks, and sweets are legit good and authentic! Make plans to check out Shioketh on a Saturday. They open from 11am-2pm, then break for one hour and open from 3-6pm.

Pandan Iced Coffee
Gene F.

It was a rainy Saturday when we got here. But we were fortunate to have made it just the same coz this place has a very limited hours of operation. The menu on that day listed Laksa and Beef rendang with the option to add the blooming egg. Our group ordered both laksa and beef rendang without the blooming egg. All four of us agreed that everything was delicious! I had the beef rendang which I found to be saucy (which I liked very much coz I just love saucy foods) A bit spicy but tolerable. Serving was generous. I ordered the pandas coffee to go and that hit the spot. Limited seating and limited parking though street parking seems to be allowed in that residential neighborhood. Hole in the wall kind of place but owner and staff were all jovial and very pleasant. Given their limited hours of operation and our limited stay in Honolulu, it will not be possible to come back to taste their other offerings. But I strongly recommend this place to visitors and locals alike.

Robo-belly A.

When I heard that Shioketh finally put laksa on this weekend's menu, I nearly wept. Months ago I wrote in my first review that I hoped they'd add it one day, and here we are. Manifestation works, folks. Fresh off a trip to Singapore, my laksa standards are sky-high... and this bowl cleared the bar, did a backflip, and stuck the landing. Absolute knockout. The broth is rich and velvety, the spice sings without setting your face on fire, and nothing is watered down for "safe" palates. Authentic, bold, and gloriously unapologetic. Emily & co didn't hold back, and I love them for it. It tastes like a one-way ticket back to the hawker stalls, minus the airfare. This isn't just comfort food, it's call-your-friends-and-gloat food. The kind of dish that ruins you for laksa anywhere else on the island. Shioketh, you've reminded me of exactly why I fell in love with your spot. Bravo. Dear Yelp: how do I give them 6 stars?

Feb W.

Weekend lunch date with Dumboz on one of the pop-ups in Hapa Market at Palolo Valley. FOOD. BEEF RENDANG (A dry curry made with fork-tender beef which has been slow-cooked over four hours with spices and coconut milk, then fried with a braising liquid until it caramelizes around the meat. Served with rice and side salad) WATERMELON CUCUMBER SPRITZER (A refreshing fruit spritzer served with mint and cool cucumber slices) All I can say here is - HEAVEN FOR MY BELLY. This exact food reminds me of my college days. And those were happy days. Although it might be too overcooked for other people it is still worth the try. The dish is so flavorful, bold and savory. Perfectly paired with rice! The drink is so refreshing and perfectly paired with it as it flushes down all the goodness. Mahalo Shioketh for healing my inner college days. Checkout their IG account (@shioketh) for an updated menu and their opening hours. Mahalo for reading and happy juandering fellow Yeeps.

Punggol Mee Goreng
Rosemary P.

Know that the menu rotates week to week so it's not always the same. Looks like a 3 to 4 week rotation. In this way the choices are always fresh but if u want the Nasi Lemak, you will have to wait a few weeks! Staff is very friendly and you can definitely hear the Singlish (Singaporean English) from the kitchen. Service is a bit slow - looks like they make each on order. So relax and hang loose. The food is worth it! We had the Crispy Wonton Noodle and the Punggol Mee Goreng. Both were very authentic and good. Had the right spicy kick and quantity wise they were just right. We also tried the Lychee Iced Tea and the Pandan Iced Coffee. They were both feast for the eyes as well as to the taste buds! Cost wise it seems a bit pricy but everything eating out today is. So no different. Just don't convert it to Singaporean or Malaysian dollars... Finally, Shioketh is pronounced as Shi-Ok-eth. It translates to the best of the best! Come try it!

Blooming Eggs
Yari W.

This is such a surprise for me. I am just glad that there's a Singaporean food here that will surely satisfy for those who craves it. Came here for lunch and we were greeted happily by the staffs. They were so friendly and despite the busy situation they were able to show the Aloha to their patrons. There are several chairs and tables available to dine-in if you wish to. So far the environment is clean and welcoming. Got Blooming Eggs (deep fried omelette bloomed in hot oil and topped with sweet soy sauce, pork floss, green onions and shallots). Surprisingly it was so good. It kind'a look weird for an omelette but the moment I got my first forkful taste it was simply a blast in my mouth. The flavors are there. It was seasoned well and t'was my first time to have pork floss and I love it tbh. Paired a drink with Watermelon Cucumber Spritzer and couldn't be more refreshing and perfect pair. So good that I want to order one more but the wifey stopped me, lol and got water instead. Haha. Anyhow, this pop-up is worth the visit and their food are so Ono. They round their menu every month so keep updated through their social media account. One pop-up restaurant in Pālolo Valley at a time.

Lovina A.

Having grown up in Indonesia and Singapore, I had to come check this place out! We ordered the ayam penyet and the pandan coffee and it definitely did not disappoint. Portion was a little small for its price, but the food was so good. The chilis was so authentic and good! The pandan coffee was great too! It was just the right amount of sweetness! The place was a little hot, especially during the day, and the space was pretty small. The servers were super friendly and told us the owner's background and their love for food. Definitely worth checking out!

Delicious!
Kelly D.

This has been on my bucket list for the longest time but the timing never worked out until recently! Follow their IG to find out their specials of the week and if you see something that intrigues you, you can easily order online in advance and have it ready for Saturday. They have a small parking lot right in front but it can get packed so best to come around opening time! There's no AC so dress lightly. They seem like very nice people who really enjoy making customers happy with their food and they definitely achieve that goal with every bite! We got the Hainanese Chicken Cutlet w/ Salted Egg Sauce, Pandan Waffle, and Pandan Vietnamese Coffee (make sure to mix the syrup from the bottom) 10/10 would love to come back and try out their other dishes! We don't have much of a Singaporean footprint in Hawaii and I love that they have little twists to their food. Unfortunately they're only open on Saturdays from 11 AM - 3 PM so be sure to keep an eye out to not miss any of your favorites!

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Delicious and authentic Singaporean food. Owner was a delight and took extra care with our order. Highly recommended!

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Best Singaporean food on Oahu hands down, the people there is super down to earth, please try if can they're great!!!

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We sat at the chef's counter, which made the whole experience even better. The place is super…read morepopular, and after eating here it's obvious why. Every dish had bold, balanced flavors and not a single miss. Truly on point from start to finish. Great energy, great food, and a kitchen that clearly knows what it's doing. Easy recommendation.

Thought I'd write a review before they move their restaurant to the Kaimuki area. August 30, 2025,…read morei believed is their last day serving in Chinatown. I heard they will keep this space for special events. The restaurant is quite busy and I'm glad we had reservations. Good thing I was there prior to lunch hour opening, otherwise we may lose our reservations since the person who made reservations tends to be habitual in arriving late. We dined in May, but it's been awhile since I first dined here. I preferred dining in Chinatown during lunch time than at dinner. Our waiter was really nice and helpful. I forgot his name, but I remembered that his eyeglasses that he wore was cool/funny, since the frames for each eye didn't match the other eye! lol. Funny it wasn't me who first noticed it. One was square frame and the other was a round frame! The restaurant doesn't do anything special for birthdays except may write Happy Birthday in chocolate on the dessert plate that you purchase for the birthday person. Their desserts are unique and refreshing. I think there are some rotating desserts /flavors like their seasonal menu for their main menu. I guess you can always keep coming back without being bored of the menu! I was bummed to see a previous dish posted of a pasta that I wanted to try that wasn't on the current spring seasonal menu! When we dined for brunch over the weekend, I was able to get the Hainan chicken with the crispy roast pork combo. It was very filling , tasty and satisfying. I do love ginger sauce on the cold ginger chicken but sometimes the chicken is just okay. This Hainan chicken was really good and the chicken was really moist! I thought it was the best I've tried! It was good that I wanted to takeout one last time in August before they moved! No more the 50/50 combo with the crispy roast pork on the lunch menu during the weekday. It was on the spring menu. Of course it's best to eat it in the restaurant than for take out. Bathroom is a must for me when dining out and they had only one shared bathroom for everyone! There was a guy who tried to make several attempts but wasn't successful, since there was always someone in the restroom. I'm glad the waiter told me there was a bigger separate bathroom with several stalls for men and ladies upstairs. You go straight through the kitchen to catch the elevator and to another kitchen /storage area! Thank Goodness! Best wishes at your new location. You offer yummy and tasty food!

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The Pig & The Lady - The host/hostess table right inside the front door!

The host/hostess table right inside the front door!

The Pig & The Lady - The dining area.

The dining area.

The Pig & The Lady - The bar & counter area.

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The bar & counter area.

Shioketh - singaporean - Updated October 2026

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