5.0 stars Shaloha Pita is an absolute must-visit if you are…read morein Honolulu! We stayed for five days and ended up eating here three separate times--it is that good. Every single dish tastes incredibly fresh and clean. The hummus is remarkably smooth, and the pita is a game-changer. It is impossibly soft, almost like a cross between a classic, pillowy pita and a Hawaiian roll. If you go, do not skip the Shaloha Plate. The portions are huge--one plate easily fed me, my husband, and our toddler. To show you how much we fell in love with this spot: on our final day, we placed an order to take with us on the way to the airport. When delivery was running behind, we couldn't bear the thought of missing out, so we made a detour to pick it up ourselves before catching our flight. Having traveled to Israel and eaten at many fantastic local spots there, I can honestly say this is some of the best Israeli food I've ever had. Do not miss it!

Shaloha is a small Israeli shop in Kaimuki. The owner, Sagi couldn't be nicer. He has a real…read morepassion for his food and a commitment to taking care of people. I ended up getting a little bit of everything in a combo plate. It was literally about 5 lbs of food. And could probably feed 3-4 people! The fresh pita, fresh ingredients, and healthy preparation was appreciated. I wish the different components were separated somehow. It was difficult to separate the food for 3 people as everything was just piled into one takeout container. This meant hot and cold mixed making it overall lukewarm. Shaloha is directly across St. Louis HS. Parking is very convenient in a small lot that had enough empty spaces. Overall it was a decent lunch. The food if separated into hot and cold components would have made a huge difference in the overall impression and taste. Maybe next time I'll just get one thing and see if it makes a difference. LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 3.5/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 3.5/5 AMBIANCE: 3.5/5 PET FRIENDLY: yes CLEANLINESS: 4/5 PARKING: 5/5

I had the shawarma prime brisket wrap. It was a good amount of meat, and had fresh onion, tomato,…read moreleafy greens, and a wonderful baba ghanoush. The outside wrap was cripsy on the outside and soft on the inside. Will be back for sure!

Finally got to try middle Eats in the new dining hall on Keeamoku St. Authentic shawarma on Hawaii…read moreis hard to find and they're doing it well here. I went with the chicken shawarma that comes with garlic tume and pomegranate molasses and it was delicious. I also tried the shawarma brisket wrap and it was also very good, but the chicken was the winner for me. The prices here are also very reasonable for a spot that in a brand new food hall and new high rise in general. They're located right off of Keeamoku Street, they vibe inside is kinda all over the place, their are an numerous amount of restaurants to chose from and the seating area is plentiful and the service is fast and quick. You order from the kiosks located all over the dining hall which make it a lot quicker or you can even order from your phone ahead of time. If you're ever in the area give em a try.

I have dined at Istanbul multiple times and brunch is my absolute favorite. My friend and I went…read morehere recently to celebrate our birthdays. The experience was memorable! The food is amazing, our server was attentive, and the outside seating was cozy. Highly recommend ordering the Lamb Tenderloin Shish. At the end of our meal we received a complimentary Turkish delight which was so generous. Can't wait to come back again!

Food, service, and atmosphere were amazing. Finally found a delicious Kanafeh dessert :)read more

Went to eat in food court last night and wanted to eat healthy so looked about and saw Roots and…read moreGreens and read the reviews and decided to give it a try. Two young guys were behind the counter and I was their only customer. Not knowing the routine, I asked and the guy said to pick my base and said I could have half rice and half greens, which I went with. I then had 4 choices so added pickled onions, eggs, hummus, and a tomato salad. Then added on dressing. When I asked if I got the protein as a part of it, I was told yes, so I chose the steak. It was a huge salad and everything was fresh and will last me for several days. The reason I am taking off a star and giving 4 instead of 5 is because I was charged extra for the protein which should have been explained. With my tip it was $23. I will go back though, it was very good. But the people dishing up the food should offer more explanations.

First of all I'm really glad this addition was added to the food court because there are limited…read morehealthy options and Roots and Greens provides some refreshing new options. I want this place to stick around! That being said I did not really like my meal. I want to believe it's on me for choosing the wrong combo but I had a couple of issues. First, at least when I went, the rice was sitting out in a separate dish and was room temperature. I would like the rice to at least be warm, even better if it had some fragrant flavor like saffron rice should but I didn't taste it. Second, I got the falafel, which is something best served fresh or it gets dried out, unfortunately it was very dry even when dipping in the tzatziki so I did not finish it. The harissa sauce mixed with tzatziki was really good so I'm hopeful that a fresh and hot falafel with warm rice would have been much better than what I had today. Willing to try again. The staff was young but sweet and helpful, no complaints there.

Great service, good advice, ambiance was very chill and the food was very affordable and a good…read moredeal Food is a little meh, but great overall.

Subject: Serious health and sanitation concern regarding food handling…read more"I am a frequent customer at Da Spot and have enjoyed the food here in the past, but I had an extremely concerning experience today, July 15, 2026. At approximately 7:40 PM, I visited the establishment to grab a meal, but I witnessed a staff member working at the food station coughing repeatedly directly over the open food displays. While doing so, she was wiping down the counter and continuing her tasks without turning away, wearing a mask, or taking any precautions. Seeing a staff member cough directly onto the food is completely unacceptable and a major health violation. Needless to say, I left immediately without ordering. I am sharing this in the hope that management will take this seriously. Employees showing signs of illness should not be working with food, and basic hygiene protocols must be enforced to protect your customers. I truly hope you will address this with your staff immediately so this does not happen again.

What an absolute gem! I'm a simple guy and a sucker for a good food truck. There's just something…read morebeautiful about great food without all the bells and whistles, and Byblos delivers! We ordered the chicken shawarma, which came with fries and a soda. The shawarma was delicious, and the fries were absolutely stellar! Nothing fancy, just good food done right. If you find yourself in Honolulu, this place is definitely worth a stop!

Really Tasty Shwarma , great taste and just like Hawaii not too cheap but it's definitely worth it…read more Fries are too good. Got a Chicken and Lamb shawarma .

It's our go to for gyros, it's authentic and fresh. The fries are usually very fresh as well. Price…read morehas gone up quite a bit but it's worth it.

We found this business on Yelp and decided to check it out. It's just a tiny little stand alone…read moreplace among a food court. The food was so good! I got the gyro and the fries were to die for. I liked it so much we went back a second time. It's a little window you order at so there's no waiter. You order then come back when your name is called and you can sit on a little bench by the food court.

Came here for Thursday's special ... Imam Biyaldi (stuffed eggplant) ... topped with a wonderful…read moretomato sauce and the most lovely spices. It was so good. Also, had their mussels ceviche, and hummus with pita bread. All this scrumptious food plus a bottle of Italian wine = GREAT MEAL. The Olive Tree Cafe is BYOB so bring whatever drink makes you happy! You place your own order at the counter then wait until you hear your name called over the PA system. We love sitting outside in the patio area ... the fun part is that you get to meet a lot of fellow Olive Tree foodies and the conversations and laughs fill the night. Great atmosphere, can't wait to go back again soon! Note: Encountered a technical glitch and my other pics got lost in the universe@#$% ... will add this eggplant dish pic after my next rtn visit.

I have been a regular for over 10 years and always very happy with their entrees and customer…read moreservice. I just confirmed with their staff that the ownership has changed. The head chef apparently bought the restaurant from the previous owner. They are also reportedly using the same recipes. . The food had always been great, but I feel that the food is now even tastier now, and without being too salty or over-seasoned. That's my 2 cents. Highly recommended!!!

Great food and wonderful service! Absolutely support them! The best pita and hummus. And the…read morefalafels are light and creamy.

Hidden Israeli food truck in Kailua! They are located on the side of the road which is why we never…read morenoticed it. I've also managed to always miss this place since they are only open M-F for 3 hours. Also a great spot to check out if you are there for the Thursday Kailua Farmer's Market. Very nice and friendly couple who runs this food truck. They have funny shirts that I enjoyed reading, hopefully they have those shirts next time to buy! I ordered the Chicken Schnitzel Plate ($17) and it was a generous portion of food. Plate came with 2 thinly sliced Chicken Schnitzel on top of rice, a side of hummus, pita bread, Israeli salad, pickled red cabbage, and tahina green sauce. I like that the chicken was not oily and still remained juicy. The tahina green sauce was good with the chicken, it reminded me of chimichurri sauce. I would suggest giving a little more sauce since that was the main enhancer of flavor for the plate. The Israeli salad was a nice refreshing and complementing side to the chicken. My main gripe was that the hummus could have used more flavor, it tasted a little more watery and bland than I was expecting. I wish the pita bread was warm as well. Overall, solid 4/5 star plate to grab when you're on the go. We will definitely come back to try other plates, especially the lamb gyro since I love lamb so much! Happy Eating Folks!

I am so glad that we finally visited Yamas; it is located in the Enchanted Lake Shopping Center in…read moreKailua with lots of free parking. The restaurant is super clean and spacious, and they play some awesome classic rock music. You order and pay at the counter and they will bring you the food; the lady at the counter was extremely friendly and very efficient. You need to bus your own table when you're done, just place the used dishes, glasses and utensils in the labeled plastic tubs, not a big deal at all. Now, the food is the star. We order baba ganoush with pita, super gyro with zucchini fries, and a soup and salad combo. The baba ganoush was so delicious, and the pita was warm and soft. The super gyro has so much yummy meat in it that the pita can hardly hold them, and the zucchini fries were crispy and not oily. It also comes with a couple really good tzatziki sauces. My wife really enjoyed the avgolemono (lemon and chicken) soup and greek salad. She was so pleased with the combo that she had to order an extra takeout combo for her friend to try. On top of all that, we finished our great meal with a baklava sundae; two fresh crispy baklava pastries with a scoop of vanilla ice cream drizzled with cinnamon and honey. This desert is a must order. The restaurant is mixed in with a lot of other restaurants and shops in a large strip mall, so it maybe easy to miss. The prices are really reasonable and the portions are good. If you like Mediterranean food; this is the place. You will love it.

My wife enjoyed our meal at Yama's a couple of days ago and really enjoyed the food. We started…read morewith the dalmas (stuffed grape leaves), which had good flavor while a bit too mushy for our taste. We each ordered gyros. My wife also had garlic fries and I had the baba ganoush. We also both added on the spanakopitas, which are huge, and the flaky pastry was amazing. The fries we cooked well with a crisp outside and a soft, fluffy inside. The only suggestion might be to sauté the garlic as it was a bit strong. The gyros had soft pita bread and meat very flavorful with perfect tsatziki sauce. I do want to add as a person close to many blind individuals, I know businesses are allowed to ask two questions about SERVICE animals: (1) is the dog a service animal required because of a disability, and (2) what work or task has the dog been trained to perform (copied directly from the the ada.gov website). Based on another reviewer (who gave 1 star), the restaurant asked the correct (legal) question. They should be complimented for following the law.