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4.5 stars for some seriously tasty food. Located in an industrial area, mapunapuna so parking can be rough at times. They do have some marked stall fronting the place so if you score one you're golden. You can't go wrong with the Breakfast and lunch bentos, come to think of it you can't go wrong with anything on the menu or daily specials. Taka's is a quaint place that seems to focus on good food and efficient customer service.
The beef stew and their bento options are really good here. The portions are large and everything I've tried so far is really good. The parking is a hit or miss so I suggest calling in your order and just jumping out quick to grab your food. I like how they have spaghetti mac salad.
We stopped at Taka's Box Lunch for a late lunch around 1pm, about a half hour before they closed. This restaurant is in an industrial area, but was easy to find and we grabbed a parking spot on the street easily. We were greeted by the colorful sign and their friendly team and were excited to order some food. At first we were going to share one item. We had heard the portion sizes are generous, but after looking at the menu we ended up ordering the Loco Moco ($13.50) and the Smoked Bento ($12.50) both came with a drink and we sat down to wait on our food. This is a small restaurant, and they are making the food fresh, so they have a sign up that you should expect to wait 20 minutes. Our food was out a lot faster though and we each got an Orange Passion drink to go with our food. The portions are generous and the food was fresh and hot. The loco moco had a nice tasting hamburger with plenty of gravy over it and the rice. The eggs were cooked perfectly over easy and their mac salad is a spaghetti mac salad that was tasty. The portion was definitely shareable, or would fill someone up with a big appetite. The Smoked Bento was also a good size and came with beef tips, smoked meat, little smokeys, shumai, taegu, takuan, fishcake, and kimchee over rice. I loved the variety of flavors and each component was delicious. I also liked that they had furikake on the rice. This portion size was generous, but could be more of a meal for one. They also brought us a small cup of their beef stew because we were going to order it originally, but they didn't have enough for a full portion. It was so good! We definitely know why this sells out. The meat was tender and the flavors were rich. While this is a small pick up window, they pack a lot of flavor and love into their food. There are some tables you can sit at outside (which we did) or you can take your food to go. We would go back again 100%.
Delicious takeout comfort food from a nondescript hole-in-the-wall restaurant? You bet! Taka's Box Lunch, or aka Taka's Lunch Box was opened on 2/27/19 in industrial Mapunapuna and founded by owner Derek Takamoto (hence, Taka's) and managed by Kong Veng A Tam. The family-owned Taka's Box Lunch is known for its early breakfast plates, plate lunches and homestyle comfort food. The breakfast menu served during early morning hours includes: breakfast box, 3-egg omlette, French toast special, breakfast sandwich, stew bowl, and loco moco bowl. The regular lunch menu includes: beef stew, hamburger steak, loco moco. It also serves bentos: lunch; seafood; smoked meat; burger, fries, drink combo. And there are daily specials on a rotational basis: saute chicken w/ mushroom sauce, oriental garlic chicken, salmon w/ almondine sauce, spaghetti meatballs, roast beef, pork chop, chicken katsu curry, chow funn w/ smoked meat, homestyle hamburger steak, kalua pig & cabbage, chili frank & cheese, shrimp curry, somen salad, prime rib, and more. Entrees come with a spaghetti salad w/ light mayo (or tossed greens) and a complimentary canned soft drink, tea, or water. Popular items include loco moco, beef stew, hamburger steak, lunch bento, and occasionally, prime rib. Monthly menus can be accessed via Instagram, as well various closures when Taka's has catering events or on vacation. We've had the following: * Lunch bento. It has oriental beef tips, wing dings, kielbasa sausage, shumai, taegu, takuan, fishcake, kimchee, rice w/ furikake. Good variety of different items! * Smoked meat bento. It has oriental beef tips, smoked meat, little smokies, shumai, taegu, takuan, fishcake, kimchee, rice w/ furikake. For smoked meat lovers, nice delicious variety! * Somen salad. It comes w/ a delicious vinegary sauce and topped with sliced scrambled eggs, cucumbers, kamaboko, green onions, and furikake. This is a generous dish and has made several flavorful dishes for me! * Pork chop w/ mushroom sauce. Delicious fried crunchy pork chops topped with fresh mushrooms and homemade white gravy. Very flavorful! * Chow funn w/ smoked meat. Mostly chow funn mixed with sliced celery, carrots, green beans but not enough smoked meat. We love the spaghetti salad, which you hardly see these days. Prices are very reasonable for the generous amounts of food that you get. Staff is friendly and efficient. It's best to call in your order, as they do sell out. Note that your requested pickup does not mean that it will be ready at that time, but will be made to order when you arrive so that you receive your plate hot and fresh. Hours of operation are Mon to Fri 6:30a to 1:30p, Sat/Sun closed. Lunch entrees are served from 10:30a. This is basically a take-out window for ordering and payment, with staff coming out of their kitchen door nearby to give you your order. There is a covered area of picnic tables if you elect to eat there; however, most customers take their orders back to their offices. As part of the Gh Autobody & Paint building, there are only 3 or 4 parking stalls assigned to the restaurant. As there are many customers picking up orders, there may be double-parking and illegal parking. It's best to have a passenger who can run out and pick up your order. Free street parking is also available but difficult to find with employees from the many businesses being parked there. Taka's may be difficult to find, as it's hidden among businesses that surround it. Love the old-school homestyle cooking that is delicious and served with generous amounts at reasonable prices! Support local!
Taka's Box Lunch is THE definition of hospitality, charm, and am good food for the soul. I have seen this business on a few YouTube Videos and I understand why. I'm blown away by their kindness! This is a family owned and operated business and it's multi-generational. Their food is all made with love and generosity. I was honestly blown away by how loving their family is. I wasn't only served food, but also kindness. They instantly won my loyalty. I love how they have daily specials and something new each day. They have some outdoor seating and some parking! I ordered the beef stew and loco moco... so good and generous portions at a reasonable price point! So hard to find a gem such as this!! Shoutout to Shana, she is the best!!!
I first heard about this to go eatery from my hubby. He's been here numerous times before 11 AM lunch madness without my knowledge to pick up plate lunches and/or bentos for himself and the crew on work breaks. I told him to bring me here one of these days. Now, I've finally made a visit. Difficult to pull up and find parking nearby in Mapunapuna during lunch. Be willing to park via street and walk farther. Check on IG for daily menu with regular, mini, bentos, and specials. Best to call in your order(s). When he called, to my surprise, one of the female employees answered the phone and addressed him by his first name. He ordered Beef Stew with white rice and spaghetti mac for him and son to share including a Smoked Bento for self. I ordered one of their daily specials - regular Katsu Curry that came with only chicken, 3/4 full white rice, their famous spaghetti mac, and root beer. When my hubby confirmed the order(s) and beverage selections at the window, he introduced me to the same female employee that knows him. I'll take spaghetti version over elbow macaroni any day. Very light on the mayo which I love! White rice was on point. This is one of the lightest chicken katsu curry I've tasted in terms of flavor! Yummy! Panko was still crispy. Chicken was fully cooked, sliced and moist. Great value for the quality, quantity, and price! No kanak attack! Worth visiting for local kine grindz!
7-8/10 overall 4.5 for the price 3.5 for the wait This spot is a nice find outside the airport. It's a little hole in the wall breakfast/lunch spot that is open from 6:30-1:30pm. They have a limited breakfast and lunch menu with decent portions at a GREAT price. For a breakfast sandwich, a drink, and a side of corn-beef hash and an egg, it was only $13. It did take about 20 minutes to receive the order, but there is a posted sign stating that they are NOT a fast food business, and that they strive to produce quality food. I will say, I personally didn't like the corn-beef hash, but that's just a personal preference (I really enjoy the canned kind). The woman at the window was really nice and you could tell that those who came to eat had been frequent visitors!
Just returned from TX to visit home, and there's so many places that I loved dining at that have closed down. I'm just super happy that this place is still standing and still delicious. I ordered the Lunch Bento for $11.50 which comes with a canned drink. This really the only thing I ever order here because it's delicious. It's not your normal bento, it comes with a fried siu mai, fried chicken, taegu, fish cake, lil'smokies, and more Staff is super friendly and fast. Small outdoor dining area. Very limited street parking as well.
Takeout lunch from Honolulu, Hawaii... The first time I tried to get some food from Taka's Box Lunch, I thought that it was challenging to get to the counter. The entrance was kind of blocked. When I did approach the worker, he said that I would have to wait a while before I could order since they were busy with a cacatering job. Ohhh... I left and returned another day... A few days later, I came back! Getting to the counter was much easier... LOL! The friendly lady at the window took my order. I waited in the covered outdoor seating area and in no time, my lunch was ready! At home, I enjoyed my Hamburger Steak plate - especially because it came with fresh greens and white rice! That's comfort food at its best! If you're in the area, go check 'em out! Don't be afraid of the limited street parking. Look for the designated parking stalls! Enjoy!
Finally got to try their plate lunch today. The order: Combo Hamburger Steak and Oriental Chicken with Max Salad and a drink -passion orange included all for $12.50. Wow for the amount of food and drink included, what a deal in today's crazy price world. The highlight was their oriental chicken. Nice crunch, meat tender, sauce that was sweet savory goodness. The hamburger steak is a fat patty which was also soft with a thick brown gravy to boot. I really like their Mac salad as angel hair pasta is my favorite in that creamy Mayo, so good. Glad I stopped by today. I was stuffed after lunch, kanak attack. They are take out only and parking can be a pain as there are only a few stalls. Food is cooked to order but still came out quick.
Food is good here but some of workers are rude: I just witnessed a guy ask about his order that was suppose to be ready at 11:00 ( it's now 11:40). Someone yelled to tell the other workers to hurry up then a guy yelled let him wait. That is messed up to talk that way to where every customer there can hear what was said.
I usually come here to get breakfast and the service has always been consistently good and I feel that the food tastes better when served with a smiles, or smiles since they're all nice there. There's only like 3-4 parking stalls there so ordering ahead shortens the wait time. Please be patient because they're food's pretty good and just imagine there's like 10 others like you with the same appetite craving they're food and like they said... you can't rush quality, your appetite will thank you later!
Taka's Box Lunch in Mapunapuna has been on my to-do list for a while, so on a rare drive back to the office during lunch time I decided to stop by. Located on the Ewa side of Mapunapuna Street between Mokumoa & Kaihikapu Streets, I was lucky enough to find some street parking nearby. Taka's is a hole in the wall with just an order counter and a covered outdoor dining area. Got there a little late so they were out of the daily special, so I decided to order the smoked meat bento. Shortly afterward, the order was ready. I was very pleased with the weight of the bento. All the meals- bentos or plate lunches come with a drink. I made my way back to the office and took a look. There was a good amount of food, with 3 types of meat (smoked pork, oriental beef tips, little smokey sausages) with some kimchi, takuan, & taegu, and rice. It was still warm and tasted great! Total was $12.50 including tax, good deal! Love popular hole-in-the-wall eateries in an industrial area. The local workers definitely know good places to eat! I want to go back and try one of the daily specials or plate lunches! Definitely repeat and recommend! read more
Amazing service! Came close to closing so the selection was limited but the service was amazing! Ordered the hamburger steak as the beef stew was out and it did not disappoint! Solid gravy over homemade patties and the portion size was good! To my surprise they gave us a container of whatever stew they had left. The beef stew is amazing! This is a must get and I will be back for a beef stew plate! read more
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1 month ago
4.5 stars for some seriously tasty food. Located in an industrial area, mapunapuna so parking can be rough at times. They do have some marked stall fronting the place so if you score one you're golden. You can't go wrong with the Breakfast and lunch bentos, come to think of it you can't go wrong with anything on the menu or daily specials. Taka's is a quaint place that seems to focus on good food and efficient customer service. read more
The beef stew and their bento options are really good here. The portions are large and everything I've tried so far is really good. The parking is a hit or miss so I suggest calling in your order and just jumping out quick to grab your food. I like how they have spaghetti mac salad. read more
26 days ago
We stopped at Taka's Box Lunch for a late lunch around 1pm, about a half hour before they closed. This restaurant is in an industrial area, but was easy to find and we grabbed a parking spot on the street easily. We were greeted by the colorful sign and their friendly team and were excited to order some food. At first we were going to share one item. We had heard the portion sizes are generous, but after looking at the menu we ended up ordering the Loco Moco ($13.50) and the Smoked Bento ($12.50) both came with a drink and we sat down to wait on our food. This is a small restaurant, and they are making the food fresh, so they have a sign up that you should expect to wait 20 minutes. Our food was out a lot faster though and we each got an Orange Passion drink to go with our food. The portions are generous and the food was fresh and hot. The loco moco had a nice tasting hamburger with plenty of gravy over it and the rice. The eggs were cooked perfectly over easy and their mac salad is a spaghetti mac salad that was tasty. The portion was definitely shareable, or would fill someone up with a big appetite. The Smoked Bento was also a good size and came with beef tips, smoked meat, little smokeys, shumai, taegu, takuan, fishcake, and kimchee over rice. I loved the variety of flavors and each component was delicious. I also liked that they had furikake on the rice. This portion size was generous, but could be more of a meal for one. They also brought us a small cup of their beef stew because we were going to order it originally, but they didn't have enough for a full portion. It was so good! We definitely know why this sells out. The meat was tender and the flavors were rich. While this is a small pick up window, they pack a lot of flavor and love into their food. There are some tables you can sit at outside (which we did) or you can take your food to go. We would go back again 100%. read more
Delicious takeout comfort food from a nondescript hole-in-the-wall restaurant? You bet! Taka's Box Lunch, or aka Taka's Lunch Box was opened on 2/27/19 in industrial Mapunapuna and founded by owner Derek Takamoto (hence, Taka's) and managed by Kong Veng A Tam. The family-owned Taka's Box Lunch is known for its early breakfast plates, plate lunches and homestyle comfort food. The breakfast menu served during early morning hours includes: breakfast box, 3-egg omlette, French toast special, breakfast sandwich, stew bowl, and loco moco bowl. The regular lunch menu includes: beef stew, hamburger steak, loco moco. It also serves bentos: lunch; seafood; smoked meat; burger, fries, drink combo. And there are daily specials on a rotational basis: saute chicken w/ mushroom sauce, oriental garlic chicken, salmon w/ almondine sauce, spaghetti meatballs, roast beef, pork chop, chicken katsu curry, chow funn w/ smoked meat, homestyle hamburger steak, kalua pig & cabbage, chili frank & cheese, shrimp curry, somen salad, prime rib, and more. Entrees come with a spaghetti salad w/ light mayo (or tossed greens) and a complimentary canned soft drink, tea, or water. Popular items include loco moco, beef stew, hamburger steak, lunch bento, and occasionally, prime rib. Monthly menus can be accessed via Instagram, as well various closures when Taka's has catering events or on vacation. We've had the following: * Lunch bento. It has oriental beef tips, wing dings, kielbasa sausage, shumai, taegu, takuan, fishcake, kimchee, rice w/ furikake. Good variety of different items! * Smoked meat bento. It has oriental beef tips, smoked meat, little smokies, shumai, taegu, takuan, fishcake, kimchee, rice w/ furikake. For smoked meat lovers, nice delicious variety! * Somen salad. It comes w/ a delicious vinegary sauce and topped with sliced scrambled eggs, cucumbers, kamaboko, green onions, and furikake. This is a generous dish and has made several flavorful dishes for me! * Pork chop w/ mushroom sauce. Delicious fried crunchy pork chops topped with fresh mushrooms and homemade white gravy. Very flavorful! * Chow funn w/ smoked meat. Mostly chow funn mixed with sliced celery, carrots, green beans but not enough smoked meat. We love the spaghetti salad, which you hardly see these days. Prices are very reasonable for the generous amounts of food that you get. Staff is friendly and efficient. It's best to call in your order, as they do sell out. Note that your requested pickup does not mean that it will be ready at that time, but will be made to order when you arrive so that you receive your plate hot and fresh. Hours of operation are Mon to Fri 6:30a to 1:30p, Sat/Sun closed. Lunch entrees are served from 10:30a. This is basically a take-out window for ordering and payment, with staff coming out of their kitchen door nearby to give you your order. There is a covered area of picnic tables if you elect to eat there; however, most customers take their orders back to their offices. As part of the Gh Autobody & Paint building, there are only 3 or 4 parking stalls assigned to the restaurant. As there are many customers picking up orders, there may be double-parking and illegal parking. It's best to have a passenger who can run out and pick up your order. Free street parking is also available but difficult to find with employees from the many businesses being parked there. Taka's may be difficult to find, as it's hidden among businesses that surround it. Love the old-school homestyle cooking that is delicious and served with generous amounts at reasonable prices! Support local! read more
11 months ago
Taka's Box Lunch is THE definition of hospitality, charm, and am good food for the soul. I have seen this business on a few YouTube Videos and I understand why. I'm blown away by their kindness! This is a family owned and operated business and it's multi-generational. Their food is all made with love and generosity. I was honestly blown away by how loving their family is. I wasn't only served food, but also kindness. They instantly won my loyalty. I love how they have daily specials and something new each day. They have some outdoor seating and some parking! I ordered the beef stew and loco moco... so good and generous portions at a reasonable price point! So hard to find a gem such as this!! Shoutout to Shana, she is the best!!! read more
I first heard about this to go eatery from my hubby. He's been here numerous times before 11 AM lunch madness without my knowledge to pick up plate lunches and/or bentos for himself and the crew on work breaks. I told him to bring me here one of these days. Now, I've finally made a visit. Difficult to pull up and find parking nearby in Mapunapuna during lunch. Be willing to park via street and walk farther. Check on IG for daily menu with regular, mini, bentos, and specials. Best to call in your order(s). When he called, to my surprise, one of the female employees answered the phone and addressed him by his first name. He ordered Beef Stew with white rice and spaghetti mac for him and son to share including a Smoked Bento for self. I ordered one of their daily specials - regular Katsu Curry that came with only chicken, 3/4 full white rice, their famous spaghetti mac, and root beer. When my hubby confirmed the order(s) and beverage selections at the window, he introduced me to the same female employee that knows him. I'll take spaghetti version over elbow macaroni any day. Very light on the mayo which I love! White rice was on point. This is one of the lightest chicken katsu curry I've tasted in terms of flavor! Yummy! Panko was still crispy. Chicken was fully cooked, sliced and moist. Great value for the quality, quantity, and price! No kanak attack! Worth visiting for local kine grindz! read more
1 year ago
7-8/10 overall 4.5 for the price 3.5 for the wait This spot is a nice find outside the airport. It's a little hole in the wall breakfast/lunch spot that is open from 6:30-1:30pm. They have a limited breakfast and lunch menu with decent portions at a GREAT price. For a breakfast sandwich, a drink, and a side of corn-beef hash and an egg, it was only $13. It did take about 20 minutes to receive the order, but there is a posted sign stating that they are NOT a fast food business, and that they strive to produce quality food. I will say, I personally didn't like the corn-beef hash, but that's just a personal preference (I really enjoy the canned kind). The woman at the window was really nice and you could tell that those who came to eat had been frequent visitors! read more
1 year ago
Just returned from TX to visit home, and there's so many places that I loved dining at that have closed down. I'm just super happy that this place is still standing and still delicious. I ordered the Lunch Bento for $11.50 which comes with a canned drink. This really the only thing I ever order here because it's delicious. It's not your normal bento, it comes with a fried siu mai, fried chicken, taegu, fish cake, lil'smokies, and more Staff is super friendly and fast. Small outdoor dining area. Very limited street parking as well. read more
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2 months ago
Takeout lunch from Honolulu, Hawaii... The first time I tried to get some food from Taka's Box Lunch, I thought that it was challenging to get to the counter. The entrance was kind of blocked. When I did approach the worker, he said that I would have to wait a while before I could order since they were busy with a cacatering job. Ohhh... I left and returned another day... A few days later, I came back! Getting to the counter was much easier... LOL! The friendly lady at the window took my order. I waited in the covered outdoor seating area and in no time, my lunch was ready! At home, I enjoyed my Hamburger Steak plate - especially because it came with fresh greens and white rice! That's comfort food at its best! If you're in the area, go check 'em out! Don't be afraid of the limited street parking. Look for the designated parking stalls! Enjoy! read more
Finally got to try their plate lunch today. The order: Combo Hamburger Steak and Oriental Chicken with Max Salad and a drink -passion orange included all for $12.50. Wow for the amount of food and drink included, what a deal in today's crazy price world. The highlight was their oriental chicken. Nice crunch, meat tender, sauce that was sweet savory goodness. The hamburger steak is a fat patty which was also soft with a thick brown gravy to boot. I really like their Mac salad as angel hair pasta is my favorite in that creamy Mayo, so good. Glad I stopped by today. I was stuffed after lunch, kanak attack. They are take out only and parking can be a pain as there are only a few stalls. Food is cooked to order but still came out quick. read more
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Food is good here but some of workers are rude: I just witnessed a guy ask about his order that was suppose to be ready at 11:00 ( it's now 11:40). Someone yelled to tell the other workers to hurry up then a guy yelled let him wait. That is messed up to talk that way to where every customer there can hear what was said. read more
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2 years ago
I usually come here to get breakfast and the service has always been consistently good and I feel that the food tastes better when served with a smiles, or smiles since they're all nice there. There's only like 3-4 parking stalls there so ordering ahead shortens the wait time. Please be patient because they're food's pretty good and just imagine there's like 10 others like you with the same appetite craving they're food and like they said... you can't rush quality, your appetite will thank you later! read more
2 years ago
2 years ago
Baby sis that takes the orders: personality all over. Food quality - bangin - Atmosphere:: homegrown Overall: 10/10 Note to self:: Bring cash money for tip next time read more
8 months ago
First time eating here, and I think it's IMPORTANT to tell everyone this is NOT FAST FOOD! So please be prepared to WAIT! We ordered the loco moco and today's special was katsu curry! Both was super ono and very very tasty!! Only seating is a picnic table and chairs to wait! read more
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A small hole in the wall take out place in the warehouse industrial area in Mapunapuna. I needed to kill time before picking up my daughter from the airport so I grabbed a mini beef stew from here. Parking is very limited but I lucked out getting one of their three stalls, otherwise you need to park on the street. The beef stew and spaghetti style Mac salad looked promising. But it really didn't have much taste. Maybe it was an off day? Also there was only 2 pieces of meat. I would want to try this place again and order something else. The girls at the counter was very friendly and even brought my food out to me as I was sitting down on one of their benches. 5/5 for customer service. read more
My family and I always order bento boxes to-go for lunch from here. This is our favorite bento restaurant! Our usual choices are: seafood bento, lunch bento, and smoked bento. As of today, seafood bento is $12.50, and lunch and smoked bentos are $11.50/each. These boxes come with a drink (water, pog, etc.) Food quality has always been consistent and is very good. Service is always friendly and positive. There are about three parking stalls right in front, but they are often full but there's street parking available. So, it's my lucky day when one of those stalls is open ;). read more
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This place is a hidden gem! I was craving beef stew and I went here the other day and got their beef stew plate which comes with a drink for $10.50! WOW what a great price! They cook your food when you order too! Beef stew was yummy! Can't beat the price! read more
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