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    The Lunch Spot

    4.1 (18 reviews)
    Open • 7:00 am - 9:00 AM, 11:00 AM - 2:30 pm

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    I was looking for a new lunch spot to go to. The pictures people was posting about the roast chicken looked bomb and I love me some roast anythinf with gravy. So I figured let's give this place a try! Idk maybe today ain't their day but wtf did I get? I know a costco chicken when I taste one..this had no effort no love no nothing. I get it it's supposed to b fast and ready But baby WHAT THE FUCCCCC IS THIS? I paid 17.78 for this plate...on my mama I should've just gotten me a salad at Heidi's but their line was long so I settled. I never felt so dam disappointed. Where's the gravy? Why my chicken look like it got beat up by mike Tyson? Why the spaghetti salad so dry? Just why? Whoever the owner of this joint is please please..whatever you gojng thru..give it to god and go bacc to making delicious food cuz this mess was not it. 17.78 for this mess?! I could've went to Sam's club and paid $5 for a whole chicken and ate it rice. I'm so mad. Lmfao I wasted so much money. Anywho...Ima give it one more shot. This plate look like a fuccin MONDAY. Just sad and don't wanna be here lmfao dammittttt The cashier lady was nice tho that's why they get 2 stars but this plate??? It's a no for me ma'am

    Sauces for the sliders
    Tara L.

    FOOD yummy homemade tasting plate lunches! They have breakfast and lunch. They also have select salads available in the cold case. Hopefully they can find someone to do their desserts again soon :) Special Catering options also available for tailgate parties and holidays! Make sure to check out their board for whats available. I got their top sirloin slider catering option. Sooo much food! And soo good. Taro buns with soft rosemary top sirloin. Served with a horseradish aioli and au jus. Also comes with potato mac salad and yum pickles and assorted chips. Added the okinawan soba to my order too. STAFF super friendly and always remember you and what you like to eat Love eating here!

    Roast Pork w/Mac salad & gravy
    Laura U.

    Another Dave lunch spot for me. Their food is always yummy and never disappoints. Got their roast pork w/gravy and it's Yumm!! I always try to get something different on the menu and they do have a nice selection too! Yes, always support local!!!

    Panko Crusted Mahimahi with dill tartar sauce
    Joy N.

    This is one of my favorite places for breakfast!!! They are usually open early - unless they are doing holiday meal specials and need the extra time to prepare that week. There are many choices for breakfast ... but my fave is the mini breakfast. One egg (cooked your way), rice, and your choice of meat. I usually get an over easy or soft scrambled egg with crispy bacon...but the portugese sausage is yummy too!!! Their lunch menu is great too!!! A lot of people call in their order on certain days to make sure they get what they are craving for. There seems to always be a fish choice whether it's poke, katsu or panko crusted. Everything is made fresh and there is a homemade tuna spaghetti salad that you should try at least once!!! My fave is Friday's Panko Crusted Mahi Mahi with a dill tartar sauce...Yes, I said DILL tartar sauce!! Amazing!!! I saved the best for last ... desserts!!!! OMG the cookies are YUMMO. These are homemade as well and there are different flavors, but my favorite are the almond cookies!!! There different desserts to try...and I think I'll try them all sooner than later. They have been open throughout this trying time, they have installed plexiglass at the register, all the workers wear masks and use the hand sanitizer frequently. Pro Tip: Remember to bring your own reusable bag to take all your yummy choices away!!!

    Somen Salad/dressing sweet and a little thick, sticks to salad. Soooooo ono.
    Terri O.

    Purchased lunches for our office and am so happy I found this gem of an eatery. Located in the Pioneer Plaza food court, they have their share of competition. I will say this from the start, they may not be the least expensive but their food is worth the price. They do not disappoint. Tried their tonkatsu which was light and perfectly cooked. Panko was a nice golden color, which made me feel like Chris didn't reuse oil when frying. Pork was not dry, so not overcooked. Also had their homemade chili which was perfectly balanced for me. Not too spicy, not too mild. On separate days, I had the kale noodle salad and somen salad. Winnas!!! The dressings are amazing and the selection of ingredients, though not unique, are very well chosen and implemented well. This pandemic is making me gain weight. So I'm back to eating salads daily. Whether you are a salad lover or are switching your diet to keep your clothes fitting right, The Lunch Spot is the place to go for a great, satisfying salad. Help them out by checking them out.

    Sonia S.

    I'm a fan! Cute little spot down stairs of Pioneer Plaza, located between Heidi's and Cookie Corner. Breakfast served from 7:00 am - 9:00 am. From breakfast sandwiches to eggs with fried rice, eggs with corned beef hash or eggs with your choice of bacon, Portuguese sausage or Spam... all under $5.00. Deals! Lunch ranges from salads, plate lunches, specials of the day, soups. On Fridays you can get Hawaiian food. Service was fantastic and food came out quick! Although today was my first time trying this place, I'm looking forward to frequenting this Lunch Spot more often.

    Patrick Y.

    Had the opportunity to try the Pork Hash special at an event in San Francisco Japantown. Seriously comforting, as this dish tasted like the Chinese Steamed Pork dish my mom used to make. Thank you The Lunch Spot!! Onolishess!!!

    Stuffed Baked Kajiki
    Jasmine P.

    This is the only place I go to order food in Pioneer Plaza! Although I love all the choices I've tried here, my personal favorite is the Stuffed Baked Kajiki, which came with Mac salad for the regular plate lunch (pictured). The fish was soft and cooked well, but what I really liked about it was what was stuffed in it. The imitation crab and celery added a kick to the flavor, and I was surprised that it worked so well. I also don't usually like Mac salad, but I'll always finish the ones they make here. An added plus? They're my go-to place to get gingerade drinks!!

    Egg Battered Mahi Mahi
    Miles I.

    The Egg Battered Mahi Mahi is special on Friday and the Kale Noodle salad is available every day. The Mahi plate comes with three large pieces, a scoop of rice and your choice of toss or mac salad. It was my cheat day so I opted for the mac salad. Their mac salad has diced cucumber in it which is refreshingly different. The tartar sauce is an herbed sauce sans relish. It is very tasty and a nice change of pace from typical tartar sauce. The kale salad is refreshing. The kale noodle sit on a bed of romaine lettuce and is garnished with avocado and tofu slices. Their salad dressing is a tangy sesame style dressing that is a bit thicker then usual which helps it stick to the noodles better. Both can be had for less than $11 which is a good deal considering the quality of the food. I highly recommend this restaurant.

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    Consistently great quality food and decent size portions. These guys know how to do lunch right

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    4.2(709 reviews)
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    Great sandwiches although parking in the area can be tricky, the parking lot across the street is…read moremonitored. Wife and I ordered two sandwiches, a Cubano and a Hot Honey Old Bay Fried Chicken. I preferred the Cubano, the chorizo is a nice touch but all the hallmarks are there (mortadella and the peppers were my fave). Solid 8.5/10. The fried chicken sandwich was good, but we mainly got it to try the Old Bay seasoning. Wasn't too hot, 8/10 Earl Fries were good, the pickles were a nice touch although it did make certain spots on the fries a little soft due to liquid (we brought the food home). 8.0 Spicy Pickles were the weakest link for me, and I misread--I thought it was fried pickles. 6.5/10, although I can see them adding to certain sandwiches as a topping. The location itself is chill and the workers were efficient. All in all, great sandwich spot to have in the back pocket.

    Really disappointing experience. I ordered the chicken chipotle cheesesteak and it was honestly one…read moreof the worst subs I've had. I grew up on the east coast and that sure did not taste like an east coast chicken cheesesteak. The sandwich wasn't put together properly, so everything kept falling out while I was trying to eat it. The grilled peppers were barely even cut up, some were basically huge slices or half a pepper instead of being chopped into pieces that actually fit in a sandwich. On top of that, there was so much grease or butter that it soaked completely through the bread and turned it into a mushy mess. Between the soggy bread, oversized peppers, and filling constantly falling everywhere, it was almost impossible to eat. I got so frustrated that I eventually wrapped the sandwich back up, threw it in the trash and walked out. I ended up walking over to Moku happy hour instead, where I had an appetizer a full meal, and dessert for only about $2 more than this one sandwich cost me. That really put the price and quality into perspective. Definitely not worth it and I won't be ordering this again. Should have asked for my money back!

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    0.8 mi•Downtown
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    I love that there's such an awesome sandwich truck downtown! There's definitely not enough yummy…read moresandwiches on island!!! The lady at the register was super duper nice and aw so friendly! She made the experience super enjoyable :) I'm glad I went with a friend as we got to try two of their yummy sandwiches! When we went, they are offering different kinds of sandwiches. We got a roast beef and a pesto sandwich. -The roast beef sandwich was definitely our favorite. The bread so toasted and also fluffy. The sauce they had on the sandwich was just so terrific and onolicious!! We devoured it so fast, I can't remember what else was in it other than it was so freakin awesome! -The pesto sandwich was good too but definitely not as memorable as the roast beef. I can't remember exactly what type of meat it was (possibly turkey?). The pesto sauce was good and they put pickled onions in this sandwich so so Ono!!!

    Though the previous owners have passed their beloved food truck to new owners, the food remains to…read morebe amazingly delicious and remains to have the same amazing service with a warm ambiance. They don't necessarily have a set menu so your best bet is to check out their Instagram page to see where they will be and what will they be serving. My favorite sandwich thus far is their po'ipu (turkey, sun-dried tomatoes, and pesto). The bread they use is foccacia which will fill you up pretty quickly. And because they usually operate during work day hours, it is best that you just eat half of the sandwich to avoid that afternoon crash. Prices for these sandwiches may be on the higher side but the quality of the food makes up for it. This food truck is definitely worth checking out. Make sure you follow their Instagram account and see where they will end up. Pro tip: turn on that notifications to see where they are and head there before the lunch rush appears.

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    Bocconcino Hawaii

    4.5(451 reviews)
    1.1 mi•Kaka'ako
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    I checked the app and saw that the next available pickup time was about an hour and a half away, so…read moreI scheduled my order before heading to the gym around 12:30 PM. About 10 minutes before my 2:00 PM pickup time, I received a text letting me know my order was ready, which was a nice surprise. I ordered the IL Parma sandwich, and it was absolutely delicious. At $24, it's definitely on the expensive side for a sandwich, but the quality of the ingredients and the freshness made it worth every penny. The flavors were fantastic, and I didn't mind paying the premium price after taking that first bite. Parking can be a little tricky. I'm not sure whether customers are allowed to use the Hana Koa parking lot for quick pickups, but a kind employee allowed me to park there while I ran in to grab my order. There are only a few parking spaces directly in front of Bocconcino, so that's something to keep in mind. There's some tables under a covered area, right next to the store. Many people were seated there talking story and enjoying drinks. Overall, a great experience and an excellent sandwich. I'll definitely be back for another Italian sandwich!

    Love the atmosphere of this place ...reminds me of being on the East Coast. Parking can be a pain…read morepoint and has stopped me from going a few times when the spots out front are full. In addition to food they have a small shop stocked with goodies from Italy, which adds to the charm. The pizza crust was fantastic crispy and delicious. My only complaint is that I wish it had more sauce. I'm a saucy gal! The bite that had a good amount of sauce was incredibly flavorful, but the rest of the slice was a bit dry, and I tasted more oil than tomato sauce. It was great dough but the flavor was not there for me. I really want to love this pizza more! The staff was friendly, though it took a little while to get my slice. They reheat each slice to order, and they were busy making other items, so it was understandable. I'll be back to try a panini!

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    Little G Cafe By Garibaldi's

    4.5(204 reviews)
    1.6 mi
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    My husband and I were in the area and decided to try Little G Cafe after seeing all the positive…read moreYelp reviews. Unfortunately, our experience was disappointing. After looking over the menu options, we stood waiting for quite a while before anyone acknowledged us or took our order. The manager seemed rude and unwelcoming, which immediately set a negative tone for the visit. Looking back we should have trusted our first impression, but we decided to give it a chance and see what the hype was about. We each ordered a slice of pizza and took it outside to eat. After eating , we walked past the glass wall of the cafe and I noticed the manager handling and mixing flour with his bare hands, with the flour mixture covering his hands and forearms. I didn't expect to see food prep without disposable gloves and it made me uncomfortable. The pizza itself didn't make up for the experience. At around $22 per slice, I was expecting something exceptional or life-changing, instead, it was pretty underwhelming. The flavor, texture, and overall quality just didn't justify the premium price. Between the unfriendly service, concerns about food handling, and the disappointing pizza, I don't feel the experience was worth the cost of overpriced slices of pizza and I will not be returning nor will I recommend Little G Cafe to others. There are plenty of other pizza spots in Honolulu, including Boston's Pizza, that offer better value and a much more welcoming atmosphere.

    Legit pizza by the slice - excellent cheese slice which is the best way to judge pizza. The crust…read moreis a little less blistered than some places but is solid, great bite, foldable, served on classic NY white paper plates with wavy rim. They have some creative other slices like vodka sauce with pesto etc which are tasty but if you're a pizza purist and lover you can't go wrong with two cheese slices. There aren't much frills so you can have water or soda from their mini fridge. Almost like going to a corner pizza place in the city. Sandwiches available sometimes. We go early for lunch on Sundays and grab a seat outside. The proprietor was especially kind and friendly to my FIL and I appreciated that. Overall this is the second best NY style pizza place after black shamrock by a small margin - the Jersey pie at shamrock with its awesome sauce and perfect crust is hard to beat but don't think you can order it by the slice. So very very close.

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    Pai's Deli - Pai's has the small sign, Duke's get's the big sign.

    Pai's Deli

    4.7(301 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Waikiki
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    As mentioned by other reviewers, if you're looking for an inexpensive, decent sandwich on Waikiki…read morebeach, look no further. Conveniently located near Duke's, there's one outdoor table nearby, but really, just pick up a sandwich and take it to the beach! Staff was very friendly. Plenty of options for sandwiches and salads (and maybe more options, just what I noticed). I got the tuna sandwich and added a slice of pepper jack. I said no mayo or mustard, though I'd probably recommend mayo. There are so many veggies that it needs a little sauce. The veggies make you feel like you're eating something super healthy! There wasn't a ton of tuna in the sandwich, but half was filling enough for me. I'll save the rest for tomorrow.

    I'm going to start by saying you won't find a sandwich shop in Waikiki like Pai's Deli. Their…read moresandwiches are packed with fresh ingredients and tons of flavor. Skipping this place would be a crime. And prices are very reasonable for what you get. It's a hidden gem, tucked inside the Outrigger Waikiki Beach Resort just to the right of Duke's. I've been here many times and have ordered both smoothies and sandwiches. Let me tell you, the bread is incredibly soft, the greens are crisp and fresh, and the protein is ALWAYS tasty. The team works hard to craft your sandwich every time, and I always get a warm "thank you" when I pick mine up (I swear I got into a thank-you battle once, and of course, they won). I highly recommend the tuna sandwich. It's seasoned perfectly and generously filled with tuna. The greens are always piled high. Shredded carrots, spinach leaves, and more sprouts than you'd think possible. It's healthy and DELICIOUS. I usually add avocado, and the sandwich with avocado comes out to $13.75, which is a great deal for Waikiki. Oh! and you get a little skewer of two pineapple slices! It's cute, refreshing, and perfectly ripe every time. The last smoothie I ordered was the Avocado Green Island. It's made with mango, avocado, spinach, banana, greek yogurt, and coconut milk. It's creamy, slightly tangy, and absolutely delicious. Highly recommend. I've also tried their chicken salad sandwich (money!) and my favorite, the Captain Salad. I recommend getting it with Caesar dressing. The brand of ranch they use isn't really my thing. They also have a homemade balsamic vinagarette that sounds amazing. The salad is huge, topped with turkey and generous crumbles of bacon. I'm telling you, they're serving hit after hit after hit at this spot. Go and enjoy ASAP!

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    Pai's Deli - Chicken sandwich!!! SO GOOD! And packed with veggies! Yum!

    Chicken sandwich!!! SO GOOD! And packed with veggies! Yum!

    Pai's Deli - The storefront.

    The storefront.

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