Located off kings street they have a small parking lot shared with other business…read more This is for pick up orders no dining inside, they sell plate lunches you can get 1 choice with 1 scoop rice or 2 choice with 2 scoop rice or 3 choice for 3 scoop rice. They also have an area before the plate lunch counter that sell 1/2 lb or 1 lb containers of specialty cooked items that is not offered on the plate lunch choices. They have all kinds of Filipino desserts and deep fried pork rinds and deep fried pig ears. I had the pork adobo and igado which was tasty and good. The deep fried Lechon was very good, it was tasty and crispy and moist in the middle. Food is good, parking is very limited, heard a lot about this place about the great food, but many times I couldn't stop by due to no parking spaces.

COME AND GET YOUR ILOCOS EMPANADAS BEFORE THEY RUN OUT!!! Yes, it's true, get your little behind…read moreover before they run out of their delicious empanadas filled with Pork, Green Papaya, Mongo Beans, Hard Boiled Egg... Don't forget to add a little vinegar on top of every bite you take.. They'll give you a small ramekin of their Ilicano Cane Sugar Vinegar... YUMMY!!! This is definitely the spot to Grab-n-Go your favorite Ilicano-filipino foods. There is no where to sit. It's a mini-market slash Plate-Lunch spot. Nothing fancy, just flavor! Check out my photos for a sample of offerings.

I live in a US state/town that doesn't have good Filipino food, so when I got to Honolulu, I was…read moreexcited to see Max's. I didn't expect too much because of the low ratings here, but I was delighted to find the food is tasty. I ordered kare kare, dinuguan, BBQ skewers, and a side of rice. Everything was great! We did a doordash and it took 2 hours and 40 minutes to be delivered to a Waikiki hotel. So order early and expect a long wait. Order was put in 3:30 pm (which is early), and we didn't get it till after 6 pm LOL.

We've always come to this Filipino restaurant whenever we crave for authentic Filipino food. It has…read morevast amounts of delicious authentic Filipino food. We've been to different locations around the world and one thing in common are they all taste amazing! The people are so friendly (Filipino are always so courteous) and they pay close attention to you. Different locations have different takes on Filipino architecture and displays; however, this particular location seems to be becoming run down - need that extra special touch of Filipino culture not overstock of boxes and paper products. But still worth the visit. I highly recommend!!!!

Craving authentic Filipino comfort food in Honolulu? Hit up Shay's for a mix plate featuring…read morepancit, dinuguan, monggo, and veggie lumpia - spot-on flavors that hit all the right nostalgic notes. The pancit was a standout: bihon noodles perfectly stir-fried with green onions and subtle seasoning, light yet satisfying as a side that balanced the richer dishes without overwhelming. Dinuguan brought that deep, savory pork blood stew richness - tender meat in a chocolatey gravy with a vinegar kick, way better than average and not overly gamey Monggo (mung beans) was hearty and comforting, simmered smooth with malunggay or bittermelon options for that homey veggie depth - grows on you with each bite. Veggie lumpia delivered crispy perfection: fresh fillings, not greasy, and a great crunchy contrast to the stews. Generous portions at fair prices, quick service, and that lechon nearby if you want to level up next time. Solid Waipahu/Honolulu Filipino spot - will return!

Dined here a couple times about 9 years ago and really enjoyed my experience. I wish I could say…read morethe same for my experience last night. My family and I were craving Filipino food and walked in hoping to get our fix. The restaurant was empty with 2 people dining in so we thought we avoided the dinner rush. Upon entering we were approached by a middle aged woman who points us to a chair and tells us "over here is fine". No greeting or acknowledgement. Even before we could get to our chair, she shouts out about 5 dishes they were out of with her back turned to us. This lady was cold and absurdly rude. We left and ended up just getting dinner from Foodland. I would've loved to have spent my money on a Filipino owned restaurant but it seemed that lady didn't want the business and never cared to help anyone that came through her restaurant. Such a very disappointing experience. I rarely drop 1 star reviews but I walked away stunned at the lack of customer service this lady displayed. Do yourself a favor and go to Elena's. They actually care about their restaurant and the people who spend their hard earned money there. I'll never be coming back. I'll also be sharing my experience so others are spared their time and money.

The name says Jesse's Coffee Shop. But, I will forever and always know it as "Jesse's Bakery, home…read moreof the PIANOMO ROLL!!!!!!!!!!!!" You know what that is! You know when you go to TImes or Don Q, and you see that beautiful rolled up baked goodness of butter and sugar, that is the PIANOMO ROLL, YES! This is where they make it. Actually this is the reason why we sought this place out. I didnt realize that this place also sold other things, like hot Filipino foods and other baked goods. Not the greatest location.... It's probably a stop in, grab, and go kind of place, though there was some space to sit.

I came just for this bread! So delicious! Service was quick and friendly. Plenty of parking and the…read moreprice for each piece was $1.65.. also comes in a box. I was tempted but refrained.

How prophetic- see Jennifer Y's review from a few months ago…read more Evidently Fort Ruger Market closed yesterday on April 14, 2026. Great memories over the decades. Too bad it didn't play out well. The boiled peanuts were always a buy when we were in the mood. A posting this morning on the doors indicates they will re-open after renovation (does not mention timetable). Social media indicated they closed down 4/14/26. Same owner? New owner? Totally different business? Would be a shame if the iconic "Fort Ruger Market" disappears. If you lived in Kaimuki or went to Kapiolani Community College, this store was an example of the mom n pop stores that used to dot many neighborhoods before the arrival of 7-11 and other convenience stores. They were a Kaimuki Institution for over 75+ years. Hope they come back in a new and better form. Posted notice seen 4/15/26. Note: 4/16/26- a kitv news broadcast indicated that the owner, connected with the Young Fish Market family, told KITV after renovation the bldg would be occupied by CU Korean store, and that they would carry some of the Ruger Mkt favorites like poke and boiled peanuts . Hope they can incorporate the Fort Ruger Market name. Too iconic to disappear.

Went for poke and some lechon for lunch at 10:45am on a Saturday. Walked out with a bowl of adobo…read moreinstead. Because they had NO POKE! Walked in, saw the case was empty but waited for the person behind the counter so I could ask him if they were making/bring any out. First off, that guy was super awkward and just stared at me without a greeting. I said hi and asked if they had any poke. He slowly shook his head and said "no, we don't have any poke right now". I asked if they were gonna bring some out. He turned around to look at the lady behind him (who was already busy doing something else) then turned back around to look at me and continued to slowly shake his head and only said "no". So I just stared back at him and said ooookkkaayyyy.... What kind of place advertises poke but not have any poke on a Saturday close to lunch time nor has staff competent enough to help. I would completely understand if I went later in the afternoon but this was only a little before lunch. And no poke?! Cmon I looked at the hot food section and didn't see any lechon. So again, I asked if they had lechon today. SAME RESPONSE - looks at the case, then looks at me, and slowly shakes his said and says "no". Ummm....alright then... I wasn't going to get anything at all after this interaction and lack of food choices but the adobo did look good so I got a bowl of that. The food itself was good, a little oily, but what pork adobo isn't? I won't be going back anytime soon. That guy was useless and awkward and poke won't be guaranteed for lunch.

It seems Nona has moved around quite a bit. Currently, they are open Fridays and Sundays in this…read morecommunity kitchen (?) on Palolo Ave. This is great for us because it's close to our neighborhood and there's free parking. The chicken wings are very good. We tried 3 flavors in the 15 piece pack ($25.95) - calamansi chili, OG sauce, and yuzu buttah. The calamansi is tangy and spicy so you get a lot of flavor with a slow burn. The OG sauce is a classic soy garlic blend that is always satisfying. The yuzu buttah is not your typical lemon pepper rub. It has a nice fresh yet rich flavor. Our favorites were the OG and yuzu buttah. We're anxious to try the other flavors next. The waffle fries were nice, crispy on the outside and soft on the inside, not dry at all. The homemade mac salad was also tasty and was a great balance to the spicy calamansi wings. I don't know how long they will be in this location orphan the hours will be. Definitely follow them on IG and make sure you catch them soon! The sandwiches look amazing... next level, for sure!

Hella good!! Finally got the chance to check out Nona on their last day at Hapa Market & Grill in…read morePalolo. Was immediately greeted by the owner who was welcoming n' friendly. Got their chicken wings in yuzu buttah, calamansi chili, gochujang honey, OG sauce, S.P.V. + sides of slaw n' mac salad. Everything was made to perfection including the presentation. The wings were crispy n' the unique flavors were on point, I couldn't pick a fave! Def looking forward to when they announce their new spot, make sure to bookmark them n' save!

This is the spot I only go to for Pinoy food at the Maunakea Marketplace! Aunty Naty I've known for…read more30 years. She's had her booth for about 25 years. Her ginataan halo-halo is delicious along with her many other dishes like dinakdakan, giniling na baboy with quail eggs and many others! If you crave Pinoy food and are in Chinatown then make sure you stop by her place and try. You won't be disappointed!

Hi everyone They used to give plenty but not any more…read more My suggestion don't buy from them I went they gave me one pig stuff and little rice. And the food was cold not hot yuck If the jook soup it was cold and the meat was old

This place was amazing, a true hidden gem! the food was absolutely amazing. we did the eight course…read moretasting menu and for what we paid it was a steal. the chef was great at explaining all the dishes and service was top notch. i didn't expect much when i walked into the restaurant but after the first course, my opinion changed quickly! loved it, thank you!

i thought XO restaurant was interesting lol one of the…read moreservers was lit the other mumbled and couldn't quite hear what they were saying, me n wifey treated this like a michelin rated spot and chatted about every dish. our favorite was the beets. I think that for the price and everything its a solid deal, some good wine too... just on some real picky constructive critique shit i think they can keep evolving as chefs, the presentation is pretty much there, flavors r good, but something about it felt like certain dishes were a bit overcooked or elements could have been more perfected, it was close to super impressive , it kinda felt like you went to your big back friends house and they tried making fancy snacks for everyone in the kitchen, which isn't a bad thing, it was homey, haha but yea ,,, yall will figure it out , and we would come back again for sure, keep perfecting the craft , it was a good time !!!