Aloha, well took a trip to Manoa (I was driving)... decided to try someplace different on 2…read moreseparate times! Whoooo food Ono! Service, good. If you done in, she brings it to your table.. ambiance... ok, the door is open so flies come in... just be careful. BUSY! Place ... for me and the BF, portions size is good, fries are side order and will try other items next time. They also have rice plates and are under $11 bucks! Ok, so. 2nd set of pics are Penne pasta and meatball selection and the Shoyu Chicken and rice w/ Mac salad. Portion size is GOOD. Dark shoyu, pieces are cut up for easy eating... yum. Mac salad was COLD, but I've tasted better.

There's a $10 credit card minimum, use cash if you're only getting a 6' sub or plan to get a…read moreside/drink. Most other things on the menu should get you there. Got a 6' chicken parmesan sub and fries. What a great sub and the fries were warm and crispy. Lots of different specials, great price points, yummy food.

Banh Mi, Stew, and Pokemon…read more I dread going to Costco... HOWEVER!!! Being able to come here and get a delicious Banh Mi or Beef Stew has completely shifted my way of thinking. I love going to costco now because it gives me reason to come here... I can feed my addiction to good food then treat myself to a pack of Pokemon or One Piece at the nearby stores! Nothing like sipping delicious iced tea while ripping packs on a full stomach out of the hot sun. Thanks OlenaHi!

Fantastic, five-star food from Chef Ron Simon of OlenaHi! Run, don't walk, to this unassuming cafė,…read morelocated in the Dole Cannery Food Court, just across the street from Regal Dole Cannery Movie Theatre! Yesterday, our family was super-hungry after the movies and thought we'd give the place a whirl. We arrived 20 minutes before closing time, but Rose, the chef's wife, graciously took our order anyway and treated us like long-lost family! Delectable Southeast Asian and Filipino-inflected food, skillfully crafted to highlight the fresh ingredients! Check the menu for daily specials; ongoing offerings include bowls with different protein options, pickled veggies, salad, and rice; banh mi, beverages, and various desserts. We sampled a wide assortment of food and unanimously agreed everything was delicious: banh mi with lemongrass tofu, banh mi with tender, flavorful brisket, crisp truffle-parmesan fries. I loved my lemongrass chicken bowl: extremely flavorful and bright marinade, moist chicken, topped with (I think!) crispy shallots, and served with a generous helping of Vietnamese-style do chua: pickled carrots and daikon, on a base of pristine mesclun greens with a side of wonderful tangy, creamy Asian-style dressing (had turmeric, sesame, rice vinegar, and maybe a touch of miso in it?) and aromatic, mouthwatering `olena rice: coconut rice seasoned with turmeric, cinnamon, lemongrass, and cloves. The plantation iced tea and Filipino lemonade were wonderful, but for something even more special, try the refreshing Royal Filipino Lemonade, made with caramelized diced fresh pineapple, calamansi, and butterfly pea: beautiful to behold and to sip! As a family that loves to cook, we're super-picky about our banana bread, but the banana-poi bites were splendid: not overly sweet and perfectly springy, with just the right hint of vanilla to complement the fresh banana and taro flavors. We took home a delicious vegetarian soba salad for later! Food is available to take out or eat in the A/C food court, and OlenaHi also does catering. We'll definitely return and enthusiastically recommend this business. Hawai`i and the world need more restaurants like OlenaHi, where you can enjoy fabulous food and outstanding, personable service, served up with a generous helping of warm, local-style aloha: a rare gem!

I ate at a restaurant near by and while getting into my car I noticed the Burney's hot chicken…read moretruck! We recently just came back from the mainland and tried Dave's hot chicken for the first time and loved it so we were excited to have stumbled across a hot chicken business! We tried it randomly on a Saturday night and called in our order. NOTE: this is a small business and I'm pretty sure they only have one person working out of their stall so please have patience for them! I recommend calling in your order like we did. We ordered a 3 tender meal that came with pickles, a slice of bread and fries. The sauce is drizzled onto the tenders but I think next time I will order extra on the side to dip. The tenders were crispy and well seasoned! Perfect to eat on a slice of white bread with some fries. I'll be back again for when I get my next hot chicken craving. The lady who was working was also very friendly!

Excellent Nashville style chicken tenders! Super juicy, spicy sauce, light batter and deep-fried…read more You know it's good when the oil soaked the paper bag that it comes in. Love the fries and it's sauce! Complete with couple slices of Tangi pickles and of course, white bread

It was my first time to this restaurant because I was serving jury duty across the street. I popped…read morein for a fast lunch and quickly realize I was in a very friendly establishment. Chef Mike was serving people from behind the counter and was very welcoming. The guy in front of me got meatloaf and he had a choice of chili or gravy. The chili look great so I was going to get the same thing but then I saw someone getting the salmon katsu. Chef Mike generously gave me a scoop of the chili to taste. It was delicious! Everything was delicious, the crunchy salmon, potato macaroni salad with big hunks of potato and of course the delicious chili. If I get chosen to serve on the jury, I'll definitely be back!

Stopped by for a quick breakfast. The man working here moves fast - taking on orders at a quick…read morepace. This breakfast bento is my go-to. Quick, super filling, and a good price! $6 for what might cost more elsewhere. Definitely will be back for more!

Follow that big yellow sign!!!…read more Burgers & Burritos Hawaii I found at the Honolulu Farmers Market every Wednesday night market at the Blaisdell Center and at apparently at a few more that I'm not able to get to but their huge yellow sign says "Mexican Food Gourmet Burgers" in huge font so it can get confusing but so easy to find. Once you're there it's exactly that Mexican Food and Gourmet Burgers...and hot dogs! Well that's what I was actully craving...Island-Style Sonoran Dog. Bacon wrapped hot dog topped with grilled onions, pico de Gallo, guacamole, garlic aioli, sour cream and mustard all for $9. What a loaded dog it certainly was and it was made to order and is certainly worth just a couple minutes wait. So saucy and flavorful this bite was incredible the pico de Gallo just added the freshness that I loved, the bacon who doesn't love that was a nice salty touch and sour cream and garlic aioli just made it that much more bougie, Yup and with their name it's all about the burgers and Mexican foods which they have an impressive list to choose from...I got my eye on the Portabella Sandwich and Big Burrito (which they can make vegetarian) cause I dare you to pass this place when you can smell the grill going omg!! All made to order so you can have the topping of our choice with our without items you want. Thank you!

Burgers + Burritos = Happiness!!!…read more During several foraging visits at the Honolulu Farmers Market, we have passed by Burgers & Burritos Hawaii (BBHI) as aromas of their fresh grilling hamburgers or toasting flour tortillas would fill the air. We've passed by enough times to have "studied" their menu so that we could decisively order once we patiently waited in line for our turn. We'd watch the female worker who worked as an order taker, cashier, and plate prep while the male worker focused his grilling skills on the plancha (similar to a flat top griddle). This food stall definitely gets busy as we've seen and been in lines of 10-deep. There was something in the back of my mind that told me that I had either read or heard about BBHI before and sure enough, Yelp Bud Fran C wrote an effusive review about BBHI in April 2020. Their burger menu offers 4 different styles: Classic, Hawaiian, Specialty, or Portabello. BBHI also offers an Island-style Sonoran Dog which is an all-beef hot dog wrapped in bacon and grilled and topped with onions, bell peppers, and roasted garlic aïoli. I didn't ask what qualifies this dish as "Island-style" but I'm assuming that it's because it's NOT your typical Sonoran dog that is served with beans, tomatoes, onions, jalapeño sauce, and mayonnaise. As good as these burgers and Sonoran dog looked, we came to BBHI for their LA-inspired taqueria Mexican food. Oh, how I looked forward to having my taste buds tickled with Cal-Mex specialties. So, we ordered the following items. -Chile Verde Plate: The menu described this dish as braised tender pork chunks in their homemade green chile sauce (Chile Verde). The Chile Verde is served as a choice of either burrito-style or on a plate with rice and black beans. Condiments on this plate were dollops of guacamole and sour cream or was it crema (Mexican sour cream)? Indeed, this chile Verde made from tomatillos, poblanos, and jalapeños had some spice kick but was easily mellowed by the crema. I rolled some of the flavorful pork chile Verde into the steaming hot street taco corn tortillas and found myself wanting another 2 more tortillas to sop up the sauce. This takeout plate was generously portioned and I still got full even though I shared it with my husband. $11. -Quesadilla with Meat: My husband chose chicken meat from among beef, pork, and chicken to fill this quesadilla. The flour tortilla quesadilla was loaded with pico de gallo and lots of cheese. There were dollops of guacamole and crema to complement the quesadilla. My husband asked for a couple of containers of red salsa to accompany his quesadilla. He warned me that the red salsa was spicier than the chile Verde which I had already found out about after dipping a piece of chicken from a quesadilla and feeling the chile burn in my throat. $10 The menu items at BBHI are limited but are flavorful and really remind me of LA's Guisado's or Roast-To-Go. Prices are reasonable for the fresh made-to-order food and the service is friendly. We'd gladly return to try more of their Cal-Mex offerings or if we're in the mood for a burger, their Classic cheeseburger looks quite appetizing. We'll be back again since both burgers and burritos DO make us Happy!

Yes! My cravings satisfied! Can't go wrong here! Today's delight is a special today, 3 Taquito…read moreplate. 3rd time eating this meal and it never fails! Clean restaurant and fast service.

A great little lunch spot in downtown located on the corner of Bishop and Hotel. Inside is a bit…read moredim, but cozy. Tables have a roll of paper towels as well as a bottle of hot sauce on em. Staff is always super friendly and accommodating. They're quick to make suggestions if you're suffering from analysis paralysis. I haven't had anything here that i didnt like. Carnitas are moist and delicious. The star for me, however, is the lengua. Lengua is a hard one as sometimes it comes out tough and rubbery, but not here. Here Its always cooked perfectly and is super soft and tender. Everything is reasonably priced, all things considered. Would definitely recommend as I frequent this place at least once a month.

No real parking, but you can try to park on cooke street,…read more Real local plate lunch place - come for the value with decent taste, follow the construction workers they know. Would come more with parking, otherwise a decent plate lunch, but if you live nearby, definitely worth it. Breakfast special value great.

Rebranded as New Queen Barbeque, it's a local / Asian fusion diner on the corner of Queen and…read moreCooke. They provide a huge menu. I've had their Pork Adobo Plate and Breakfast Combo, which is a deal at $10. The pork adobo was good, if a bit oily but with enough vinegar for my taste. Meat could have been more tender and less fatty. Breakfast Combo Plate was solid. It offers two of the following: Portuguese sausage slices, bacon, pork links, eggs ( of your choice ) , rice and one ( why not two? ) slice of Spam. I walked in and requested takeout on both occasions and it was a bout ten minutes each time. They provide online ordering - just visit their website, newqueenbbq.com. Small dining area with a couple of tables. Parking...well, there is metered street parking. It is tough in Kaka'ako. Online ordering will be my option on my next visit. They open early, from 500a till 230p on weekdays. Saturdays are from 530a to 200p. Sundays, they are closed.

On the corner across the street heading makai from ASB building and CPB, this is a convenient place…read moreto pick up fried saimin, bentos or plate lunches. They also have breakfast, but I never have time to order from them. Steak fried Saimin Plate - 5 stars - for a really cheap price, I love their fried saimin with a few pieces of steak. Depending on the crowd, this plate comes out fast, and fills me up for lunch. Service - fast when no crowd, but sometimes can be 15 minutes if there's a line. Cashier is polite, more like a small family business. Credit cards are accepted, and social distancing is usually adhered to.

3/12/2020 Wednesday @ 2:30pm purchased…read more I stopped Into this corner eatery on Alakea and King st. It's not far from Iolani Palace and it's next door to "Baker Dudes" which is next door to "Ma'ona Musbi" I had just came from a meeting with colleges at Iolani Palace which was why I bought my lunch here. I had been here before and it was a different plate I ordered. That was during a different meeting also. During the Christmas parade and a chicken Katsu plate... Today I ordered a Korean Kalbi plate with toss green only and no rice.... I still paid the price if I had ordered it with rice. The plates are huge! The Service is very quick and very fast they have one Cook in the kitchen who cooks very fast.I would have to say that when I finally had gotten my plate I carried it to my work cause I wasn't more than a 15min walk there... and my food was still hot. The thing that was perhaps a little bad was how tough it was to bite through the meat I then had to cut the rest of my Meal up first before consuming. It was still delicious. I'll go back o may not order the Kalbi cause it was tough to bite through.