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    Subway

    3.0 (22 reviews)
    InexpensiveFast Food, Sandwiches
    Open • 8:00 am - 6:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Quiet
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    #15 Titan Turkey
    Cody Z.

    CODY visited the downtown Alakea location CODY ordered the Titan Turkey sub CODY sandwich was tasty CODY counterperson was friendly and speedy CODY ordering area was clean and well organized CODY will return

    Alexander G.

    One of downtown Honolulu's newest Subway locations, this is one of the better ones. It's actually located on Alakea next to the new Starbucks. This is not an easy location to drive to, but is right at a major bus transfer point and easy to walk to from anywhere downtown. As it's new, it's clean and fresh. It's one of the larger locations, with big windows open to the street for natural light. The staff here is friendly and fast making subs. There's not much to say about the actual food, it's your typical Subway and I really doubt you're reading Yelp because you're curious about what a Subway sub tastes like. I'm sure this place gets busy at lunch due to its central location, but has two doors to allow for easy flow in and out of customers. An added bonus is a number of 2 seat tables outside, which offers a surprisingly pleasant place to eat and people watch.

    Beetle/crock roach thing in my soup.
    Kai P.

    Be careful coming to this place. I thought this was the best Subway on the East side until I found a giant crock roach, beetle thing in my broccoli cheddar soup! We got our food through Bitesquad. I've been getting food here for about a year! I hope I haven't eaten more bugs :((((.

    6" of the (Monday) day: Sweet Onion Teriyaki Chicken $4
    Rachel I.

    Expect long lines at lunch time! This location convenient for downtown workers. They are well stocked with breads, cookies and chips. The line goes down pretty fast. The only downside is there's no parking, unless you park on Richard street (metered) or in Alii Place (not validated). No seats inside. Also, when it is crowded, it gets really hot and uncomfortable! Check their website, the online website has the local store's menu and prices! YAY for footling/6" of the day for $7/$4!

    This is a double meat sandwich for this subway. I ate more bread than meat.
    Kimo C.

    After seeing how stingy they were, I asked for (and paid for) double meat. Basically got less than I would normally get at a regular subway. Was basically eating bread with cheese.

    08/22/17 chicken bacon ranch melt on Italian herbs and cheese w sun chips of course e
    Keo K.

    Location: This location is fairly new next to Starbucks and the Central Pacific Bank Building on Alakea and King St Parking: There are several parking garages nearby, which are a little bit expensive. But if you are coming on foot, then your good! Food: Is same like other subway very yummy Staff: Staff is extremely quick, and super helpful. Its almost like going to a family members house and they wanna feed you and make sure you are good. Will definitely return!! The staff here is the reason why this place will continue to stay busy :)

    Harry H.

    Excellent service, much better than the Fort Street location. Sandwich artists here are always super friendly and sandwiches are always perfect.

    I wonder if they count the pieces of vegetable when making my sandwich.  It sure is sparse.

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    I ordered the monster which is similar to a Philly cheese steak. I like this location because of parking and good service.

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    Fast and friendly service! No seating inside so this is more of a grab and go kind of restaurant. Just wished the had seafood though.

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    Rainbow Drive-In - Solid little place for some local food

    Rainbow Drive-In

    3.8(6.1k reviews)
    3.7 mi•Kaimuki
    •$$
    Locally owned & operated
    62 years in business

    Have you ever tried authentic Hawaiian food? Do you know what they eat in their houses very…read moreconfused? Check out this place homestyle Hawaiian plates with multiple different options and combinations don't judge the food you have to have it. It has subtle flavors deeply, rooted, cultural identity. Simple yet talk talks about history. When you use display, you can see old school Hawaiian folks explaining you what this food means to them and serve you a plate full of their food of different portions. It's plenty of food for one person to eat. They are very welcoming and they will feel proud of serving this to the guest. It's a very old-school vibe since it's Hawaii. It's mostly outdoor seating but this place is always. It's been there around for a while now and I don't think they're ever going downhill one of the best places to try even though they're plenty of other options for you.

    A local Hawaiian recommended Rainbow Drive-In to us, and I'm glad we stopped by. The loco moco was…read moreso good! Savory, satisfying, and an easy 5/5 for me. You order outside at the window, and there's plenty of outdoor seating. Our food came out pretty quickly, too. There's a restroom available; you just need to ask for the key. Definitely a delicious stop if you're craving a classic loco moco!

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    Rainbows mixed plate

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    Loco Moco Plate

    Rainbow Drive-In - Turns out I was wearing my GRAVY ALL OVER shirt so I had to get a pic with my loco moco!

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    Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Teriyaki spam musubi, egg + eel + avocado musubi, spam + egg + bacon + avocado musubi

    Musubi Cafe Iyasume

    4.5(5.5k reviews)
    3.2 mi•Waikiki
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    Musubi Cafe is such a fun, local gem, but be ready for a wait. We went early, midday timing, and…read morethe line was already about 15 people with roughly a 30 minute wait. It moves steadily though, and it is worth it. Inside is tiny, just one small table, so this is really an order and go kind of place rather than somewhere to sit and eat. They have every musubi combination you could think of, unagi, avocado, cucumber, egg, bacon, ume, tofu skin, shrimp, you name it. I got the tuna mayo onigiri and wished they had packed in a little more tuna filling, but it was still tasty. I also tried the cucumber spam musubi, which was really good too. We came as a group of seven and everyone ordered something different, and everyone loved every bite. My tip: get at least two musubis per person. A few people in our group got four each and had zero regrets. One thing to know ahead of time is parking. It is street parking only and pretty limited, so plan for that if you are driving. Overall such an easy, yummy stop and a great local experience in Waikiki.

    We came here because it was highly rated and my sister saw it in a viral Instagram video. The first…read moretime, we ordered the tuna musubi, but it had so much rice and barely any tuna. We decided to come back the next day and order the "Double Tuna," thinking it would actually have double the tuna. Instead, it seemed like the same small amount of tuna with double the rice! We ordered around eight of them, so it was especially disappointing to find that they were mostly rice. The portions just don't feel balanced. If someone pays extra for "Double Tuna," they're expecting more tuna, NOT extra rice. Unfortunately, it felt like they were really skimping on the filling, and the quality didn't live up to the hype for us.

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    Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Inside the shop

    Inside the shop

    Musubi Cafe Iyasume - Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink

    Teriyaki Spam & Rice with Hawaiian drink

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    Jollibee - 2pc chicken Joy + Palabok meal *12/8/24

    Jollibee

    3.1(386 reviews)
    0.8 mi•Kalihi
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    I had the spicy 3-piece Chickenjoy (bone-in) combo meal with the Jolly Spaghetti, mashed potatoes,…read moreand an all-you-can-drink Diet Coke. The chicken skin had a nice crunch to it and the meat was juicy (not super oily, but juicy.) The mashed potatoes and gravy weren't bad. They were not super fluffy but a little more on the dense side. (Nothing bad, just dense.) The gravy was somewhat runny with just the right amount of saltiness. The spaghetti was surprisingly good! It's been a few years since I've gone to a Jolly Bee and I had imagined the spaghetti to only be sweet and savory. It was actually pretty good! (Not in an Italian way though. It was a little spicy, which I loved! I wasn't expecting it to be spicy so it was a very pleasant surprise! It was a tad sweet...just the right amount! (There isn't a 3-piece combo on the menu, but the server was kind enough to accommodate my request for an extra piece of chicken.) It came with a container of gravy that made me wonder what it was for, immediately. Then I remembered all the commercials and YouTube videos where food reviewers either slathered their chicken with the gravy or they dunked it into the gravy. I was so hungry that I forgot for a few seconds that the gravy was for the chicken, thus I drank most of the gravy!! The dining area is constantly cleaned and draws a diverse crowd. Because it is at the beginning of downtown it does attract some homeless people as well. But, that's life in the big city, right? When I went to the restroom I found it amusing that a male Jollibee employee was changing his shirt. It seemed he was done for the day. Overall, it was a pleasant meal. There's not much to be said since this is comfort food, not gourmet food!

    5 stars for the food and cleanliness. 2 stars for the…read morecustomer service. I'm very disappointed with my experience. I placed an online order early in the morning for a 5:30 PM pickup. I arrived around 5:40 PM, but getting into the parking lot took longer than expected because of the very long drive-thru line and limited parking. Once inside, I waited about 5 minutes at the counter before anyone acknowledged me. I was the only customer waiting inside. I even stood near the online pickup area for a while, hoping someone would ask if I needed help, but several employees walked by without acknowledging me. Two cashiers looked in my direction multiple times but continued their conversation instead of checking whether I was waiting for an order. I finally interrupted to let them know I was there for an online pickup and gave them my name. Unfortunately, there seemed to be confusion about my order. One employee pointed to another, who then pointed back to the first employee while continuing to prepare food. No one was able to tell me whether my order was ready. Thankfully, an employee wearing a different colored shirt (a manager I'm assuming) noticed I hadn't been helped. She immediately apologized, asked for my name, checked on my order, and informed the kitchen that more chicken needed to be prepared. Shortly after, another manager also stepped in, apologized, and helped get everything together. I finally left with my order at 6:09 PM, nearly 40 minutes after my scheduled pickup time. The food was fresh, delicious, and the restaurant itself was clean, which is why I'm giving 5 stars for the food and cleanliness. However, this isn't the first time I've had to wait an unusually long time just to be acknowledged for an online pickup. In the past, my food has at least been ready once someone finally helped me. This visit was different because not only was I ignored, but my order also wasn't ready. I understand that restaurants are fast-paced environments and that unexpected staffing shortages can happen if someone calls out sick. However, there appeared to be plenty of staff working during my visit. My concern wasn't the number of employees--it was the lack of communication, urgency, and teamwork. I believe additional customer service and workflow training could help employees become more productive and ensure that customers, especially those picking up online orders, are acknowledged promptly. A simple greeting such as, "We'll be right with you," or "Let me check on your order," would have made a significant difference. Good communication goes a long way and leaves customers feeling valued, even during busy times.

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    Jollibee - Achievements along the wall inside.

    Achievements along the wall inside.

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