Made a quick stop to buy a quick meal before heading over to the airport…read more Just like their slogan: Fast, Fresh and Friendly. I'm amazed how fast they were when making sandwiches for me and my parents. The workers were attentive and swift. There was an assembly line of them making the sandwiches in house. It was towards the end of the day so they ran out of most of their choice's of bread , tomato, and sprouts (complimentary toppings) which is no biggie. Ordered three "Vinny" which is like an Italian sandwich with wheat bread (which all they had that night) my choice of seasonings, oil and red onions. It was well made sandwich wrapped nicely, no spills since I had some oils, however I prefer to try that sandwich with a different bread next time and wish there was a little more protein. Inside the shop, was very clean, but bright like being in a yellow blue submarine that's trying to be tropical. Overall, it's a friendly atmosphere with the walls giving "military on tropical island vibes" lol I mean it is near base and they do have some variety of vickies and utz chips at the front of store. Will be back next time to try other options.

Sandwiches were okay. Having been to the Kailua location awhile ago I wanted to love this…read more.. Overall a better option than Subway, but not amazing. Service was good and they were quick with the food. If you're in the area and want a sandwich it's a decent option! On to the next!

Sandwiches made to order with fresh meats?! Yes, please! It's so rare to see a sandwich shop…read moreactually making their own meats nowadays but this place is setting the bar high. First off, their sandwiches are thickkk! Thick slices of homemade bread, tons of fresh meats, and veggies. This place has been on my hubby's places to try list and we finally checked it off the list! We went with their Turkey Avocado Bacon sandwich. He was so impressed when he saw the worker slicing the turkey fresh onto the sandwich. This sandwich is pretty basic and includes turkey, avocado spread, bacon, lettuce, tomato, & mayo. You can add on more veggies at no charge such as cucumber, onion, oregano, & even hot mustard. The sandwich itself was good but for $13.99 I wish they had fresh avocado or added more avocado spread because I didn't taste any of it. Second, the bread was really soft with a bit of a chewy crust. It's made fresh daily so you know it's quality. Overall, it was a pretty good sandwich but nothing special. Maybe we have to try a different sandwich with different meats next time!

I was excited to find out that Machete's was opening a location in Aiea! I've been a fan of their…read moretown location for years and love their homemade bread! I came here to pick up some sandwiches with my kids. The space was clean and open. Only a few seats to dine in, though. The store was empty when we entered, and we were the only customers inside. When we were at the register, my son picked up a bag of chips, but I told him to put it back. Then the girl at the register asked him if he wanted it, and apparently, he told her yes, so she charged me for it. I didn't even know until later, after I finished ordering, that I noticed what was being charged for a bag of chips. So I quickly told her that we don't want the bag of chips and put it back on the rack. Other than that, the sandwiches were fine. They seemed less thick and full than the other location, but maybe it was just ours that day.

This time around, I decided to make a trip back to Big Kahuna's Pizza, and that time, I ordered a…read morepizza. I ordered the Kanaka and it wasn't too bad. It was a bit on the small side, but was filling. I even got some dessert to take home with a Triple D brownie. Overall, Big Kahuna totally redeemed themselves and made my experience here worth it. Thanks so much...as I'm hoping to come back here again sometime with a friend in hopes we'll eat here again.

Update on Big Kahuna's Pizza the other day I ordered take out . I ordered garlic spinach minus…read moretomatoes, cheese pizza and Meat lovers . Side order of their delicious garlic cheese balls . I've noticed you need to eat their garlic cheese balls right away by the time I got home the cheese was already hard . Support local

Sweet Corner Café in Oahu was absolutely incredible. We ordered all gluten free items, and…read moreeverything was perfect. The orange chicken was crispy, flavorful, and coated in the perfect sauce. The coconut shrimp was amazing, and the tempura chicken was so good that you would never guess it was gluten free. We also had the pineapple sausage, gluten free fried rice, and locally sourced organic eggs, and every single item was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Chelsea, our waitress, was on top of everything from start to finish. She was funny, kind, and very educational when explaining the food items and their preparation processes. After running a half marathon today, I was exhausted, and Chelsea genuinely lifted my spirits. It is rare to find gluten free food this good, especially fried items with such great texture and flavor. Sweet Corner Café exceeded every expectation. This place is a must visit in Oahu, whether you eat gluten free or not. Sweet Corner Café in Oahu was absolutely incredible. We ordered all gluten free items, and everything was perfect. The orange chicken was crispy, flavorful, and coated in the perfect sauce. The coconut shrimp was amazing, and the tempura chicken was so good that you would never guess it was gluten free. We also had the pineapple sausage, gluten free fried rice, and locally sourced organic eggs, and every single item was fresh, delicious, and thoughtfully prepared. Chelsea, our waitress, was on top of everything from start to finish. She was funny, kind, and very educational when explaining the food items and their preparation processes. After running a half marathon today, I was exhausted, and Chelsea genuinely lifted my spirits. It is rare to find gluten free food this good, especially fried items with such great texture and flavor. Sweet Corner Café exceeded every expectation. This place is a must visit in Oahu, whether you eat gluten free or not.

My sister was in town and wanted to try Sweet Corner Cafe. I was apprehensive at first because of…read morethe location which could be categorized as hidden. Its location was a mystery and the way the food disappeared off our plates was the magic. We were met with love and we were served love in our to go containers. We ordered house fried noodles, orange chicken, house fried gyoza, vegetarian spring rolls with sides of white rice and various, delicious tea drinks. I have never had bacon in my fried noodles before and I know bacon makes most things taste better but this was truly the cherry on top. I loved the noodles. I love thin noodles like angel hair pasta and finally I've found a place that serves a thin fried noodle. It was delicious. The orange chicken was hot and tasty and we didn't get any fatty pieces which made it perfect!! That's huge to my family. Speaking of which, I have a big family we're talking 8 people and the portions at this place were delightfully generous. You might be buying dinner today but you'll likely have lunch for tomorrow too! I don't know what they put in the drinks but I am hooked. My goodness! Iced-Cool Liquid happiness for my tongue, throat, stomach and soul. I was upset when it was gone. I'm still upset. This place is truly off the beaten path but worth the effort to find and dine. Drive directly down the alley when you see the Sweet Corner Cafe sign on the corner(keep your eyes peeled). Go all the way down, you'll be able to turn around and there's parking along a building.

Great change from the other food establishments here at HNL International Airport…read more The bread is fresh and when you get it toasted the aroma of the ingredients get your taste buds a watering for that first bite of delight! I like the Rosemary Parmesan Bread Classic Italian to fill my cravings for a Trio of meats that fulfill my craving for a sandwich that satisfies!

$19.86 for a veggie sub, bottle of water, and tiny bag of chips…read more I know Hawaii is pricey but everywhere I went seemed relatively affordable (at least compared to the SF Bay Area) besides this Quiznos. Unfortunately, if you're here this probably your only option as it's in the airport. The line is soooo slow, so unless you have at least 35 minutes before your flight I wouldn't attempt. The good news is that people who work here are super nice. The (other) bad news is that your sandwich will look and taste like sadness. The (other) good news is that at least you're in Hawaii. Aloha!

Right now Paiea st. Across of IHOP & Dunkin' Donuts…read more They have a huge parking, the first 2 hours of parking is free with validated ticket from shops or restaurants. They have lots of business there from Starbucks, Ninja Sushi, L & L Hawaiian BBQ and many other businesses. We stop by for a quick dinner and ordered the Pastrami sandwich and you let them know what fresh vegetables you want on your sandwich and if you want it toasted. The pastrami sandwich was delicious and the vegetables were fresh and bread toasted yet soft on the inside. They gave us cups for water, they don't have inside seating but share outside seating area which is set up for a lot of the restaurants there.

Groundbreaking invention: Bulgogi sub…read more Cant say that K Subs invented this, but they got it tasting really good. So props for that.

Ono brisket sandwich. Friendly service. Plenty street parking. Right near the airport. Order ahead…read moreonline.

Even though I miss eating indoors at their old Chinatown location, this airport location is…read morewonderful. Today's customer service was fantastic! She was so patient in explaining the menu and giving recommendations. Papa Smokes Burger with Waffle Fries $20+$4 - superb! May need to split with a buddy. So meaty. Great waffle fries! Lobster salad $26 - just like my fav lobster roll but without the bun. Didnt feel like getting my hands dirty, so decided on the salad. Surprisingly, with the pickled veges, didnt even need salad dressing! Plantation tea $5 - tasty drink in a cute cup. Next time will try the birria melt and strawberry slushie! Perhaps tomorrow!

Hot pastrami on rye with fresh-cut potato chips? Clam chowder in a bowl? Yes, right in the heart in…read moreKalihi at Lei Lei's Bistro food truck at the corner of Mokuaea and Hau sts. that will be open for 2 years come March 2026. Owned by husband-and-wife team, Robert and Leah Roberts, both have always had a passion in their hearts in starting a bistro-style sandwich food truck. They left Spokane, WA to move here, with Leah's family and friends calling her "Lei Lei," which is how the name of her food truck came about. People were skeptical of their plan to open a food truck specializing in sandwiches, as they were told HI is a land of plate lunches and not of sandwiches, but they are serving a niche of followers. They serve breakfast in the morning hours that include: breakfast croissant, loco moco, and breakfast plates. Their lunch menu includes: patty melt; French dip; hot pastrami on rye; tuna melt; London broil; cracked pepper turkey, bacon, avocado with provolone; BLT; loco moco, smash burgers. They also do catering and offer sandwich platters. We've had the following as takeout: * Hot pastrami on marble rye. The sandwich also included fresh cole slaw with a house-made Russian dressing, and sautéed onions. Their most popular sandwich, it was delicious and filled with generous amounts of Boars Head pastrami, Swiss cheese, cole slaw, onions, and a creamy Russian based sauce using Leah's secret recipe. It was a hearty and filling sandwich! It came with generous amounts of addictive and freshly fried, crispy house-made potato chips! A free drink was included, and I chose a large cup of refreshing unsweetened iced tea. * Clam chowder in bread bowl. Because it was takeout, the clam chowder was placed in a separate container. The freshly made creamy chowder was very flavorful and loaded with clams, potatoes, bacon, round onions, and topped with green onions. The bread bowl was good, but you can't beat authentic sourdough bread from Boudin Bakery in SFO! No skimping on ingredients, and I loved it! Customer service is excellent and is extremely friendly by the two owners! Both are welcoming and ready to please! They know what the Aloha Spirit is and exude it to the max! Both are faith-driven and openly declare that if it weren't for God, they wouldn't be where they are. Scriptures adorn the food truck, and colorful stickers are used on their takeout containers. The open front passenger area of the truck has free Bibles for those wanting any. They advertise Hope Calvary Ohana on their truck, but when I asked if they were members, they said they were members of Anchor Church in Kaneohe, but they help to advertise Hope Calvary Ohana that is location right in back of the food truck. And diners are free to post personalized messages on colorful fish on their inner fence, as the fish symbolize abundance, evangelism, and discipleship in the Bible. Hours of operation are Mon to Sat 10a to 2p, closed Sun. Located in a busy corner of Kalihi, they have an advantage over other similar lunch take-outs, as they have around 5 free parking spaces on Hau St. The front of the food truck on Mokuaea St. is blocked by a wooden fence at curbside with two outdoor picnic tables if you desire to eat there. Love their food truck with actual colorful photos of their menu items! Lei Lei's Bistro Food Truck brings a nice change to the local plate lunch scene in Kalihi with hearty sandwiches and homemade potato chips and fries and clam chowder. Owner Leah and Robert look forward to sharing with you their Aloha Spirit, as I look forward to trying their other sandwiches as well. Congratulations to their business and wishing them continued success! Support local!

I read Yelp friend Jo Y's impressive review of this lunch wagon so I added them to my Bookmarks. I…read morewas close by so thought we'd check it out. I remember seeing French Dip on the menu back then so that's what I ordered for myself with a side order of fries. My husband ordered the Teriyaki Pineapple Burger with a side order of fries. We also ordered the chips and Fresh Clam Chowder to share. My thoughts: - French Dip on a French roll with truffle aioli, London broil roast beef, picante provolone, sautéed onions and mushrooms, and au jus: I enjoyed this! Lots of meat and the bun was soft which is how I like it. When I brought it home and opened the au jus container, I thought they didn't give enough BUT it was...whew! Since I ordered a lot of food, I could only eat half a sandwich...tomorrow's lunch. Yay! - Teri Burger with house made Patty, a pineapple ring with teri sauce, mayo, red onion and romaine lettuce on the side: My husband was skeptical about the pineapple but said it worked and would definitely order this again. - Both the fries and chips were a little too burnt and oily for us so we'd pass on this the next time. - Clam chowder: I was looking forward to this with the bread bowl but they no longer sell it with the bread. They said the bread they could get was too small that there wouldn't be much soup. I ordered the soup anyway. It was thick with lots of clams, bacon and potatoes...very tasty! We ate only half so another leftover for tomorrow...yay again! FYI: - Located on the corner of Mokauea Street and Hau Street - They have about 5 reserved parking stalls in front of the gray bldg on the Hau Street side - Offers Military and First Responder discounts - Charges 3.5% fee for credit card payment - Clam chowder available Thursday thru Saturday or until sold out - Condiments located in the small black refrigerator located on the right of the food truck I want to try their smash burger so I'll be back!

Restaurant 604 is probably my favorite restaurant on the island with the great food, relaxed…read moreatmosphere, the views and of course their Bloody Mary's!

Chan was amazing I would come here again, one of the most attentive bartenders ever! We'll be back…read morevery soon

I've been to The Alley Restaurant at Aiea Bowl a number of times, and every visit has been a good…read moreexperience. It's in a convenient shopping center with plenty of parking. I've only gone bowling there a handful of times, but I've gone for the food more times than I can count. Most of the time, we order takeout and eat at home. It's nice inside, but it can get crowded, so takeout is usually our go-to. My boyfriend got the tasty chicken and kalbi mixed plate, and I got the tasty chicken and furikake ahi. If you go there, you have to try the tasty chicken. The portions are huge! At first, I wondered why they didn't fully close my plate, but it was packed so full that it could barely close! The portions overall are massive. Two mixed plates and a side of garlic fries turned into dinner plus two extra meals. The tossed salad was good, and even as someone who's picky about mac salad, I thought theirs was really good. The garlic fries were also crisp to perfection. I'm also obsessed with their strawberry and lemon crunch cakes. They're soft with the perfect amount of toffee crunch. I've brought them to work a few times, and they've always been a crowd favorite. This place is comfort food for us. Huge portions, consistently good food, and a spot that keeps us coming back!

The Alley stay bussin'. That Oxtail Soup? Clean, tasty broth, choke oxtails, and the ginger/parsley…read morecombo hits. Chicken plate? Solid. Menu? Big. Dessert? Bruh...dangerous. Aiea folks know -- this place not playing around Along with a full bar and vending machine with drinks of all sorts Marie