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    Tim Ho Wan

    3.7 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Good for groups

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    Siu mai, steamed rice roll with shrimp & chives, congee, fried shrimp and crab wontons
    Diana E.

    Fast service, delicious food and a good happy hour. I particularly enjoyed my congee and cheung fun. I wish I wasn't here alone so I could have tried more dishes. Everything was tasty and served steaming hot. I needed a little chili oil on the side but that's just my preference. Had a great overall experience with attentive and friendly waitstaff.

    Jolene L.

    We came for lunch and was not disappointed. While the dining in was pretty full, service quality and timing was reasonable. We started with the steamed shrimp dumplings. There was a generous portion of tasty shrimp. The steamed wrapper was perfect, it didn't stick to the basket liner. Next came the crispy shrimp patty. This was our favorite! Similar to a fried fishcake consistency on the inside, this had incredible crunch on the outside! Very flavorful! Next was the 5-spice chicken wings. This was tasty, not too salty. It was tender and juicy, nicely fried. Was hoping the outer coating had a little more crunch to it. We finished our lunch with an order of fried mochi balls that had ground pork filling. Another tasty dish that was perfectly seasoned and cooked. Thank you for the 20% kamaaina discount! We will certainly return to try other menu items.

    Everett L.

    The baked buns are the best. Sweet and soft and warm: come expecting lots of money tho as it's not cheap. I would def have gotten 3 orders of the baked buns.

    Cindy B.

    FINALLY!! This has been a loooong time coming. In California, Mother's Day 2020, we were still under COVID precautions, so there was no eating in. I was craving dim sum, plugged in my DoorDash order for THW in Irvine, and received...ramen and octopus balls. Driver got my order switched up it seems. Fast forward 6 years to Hawai'i, I get an IG ad for 50% on some items at their Royal Hawaiian location. I share the post to my husband's IG, the good man paid heed and drove us to Waiks. BBQ pork buns are the BIZZZZNESSSSSS. Mango crab rolls were too rich for me. Siu mai was nice and flavorful. Garlic green beans were *chef's kiss*. XLB stuck to the liner so I was sad about wasted soup. Pan fried chicken dumplings...I easily could've eaten another order! Bright and airy interior...lighting was weird though, would dim intermittently. Easy to book on OpenTable...in fact, I changed my reservation three times en route because of traffic. Park on level 3, location is a quick walk from the garage, and just across Hermes if you need a landmark haha. Also, they validate parking! Not sure what happened with the bill, but quick glance appeared to be 20% off with local ID...husband just let it go. It prob ended up 6 of one, half a dozen of the other.

    Lauren D.

    Dare I say this was the best dim sum I've had in the USA?! It was SOOOO good. Every single dish came out piping hot, which I appreciated because you could tell it was cooked to order. The char siu bao was sooooooo tasty, savory, sweet and chewy. Absolute perfection. I also loved the deep fried shrimp/pork dumplings it was kinda mochi-like. The fried rice was huge and so yummy and the green beans were perfectly crunchy and not too saucy. The bill was $69 for 4 people, plus I got 20% off for being local! Such a good deal! I can't believe how delicious this was. Service was attentive and the restaurant is clean and air conditioned well for a hot summers day. They also validate parking in the Royal Hawaiian Shopping center. This is my new go to dim sum restaurant!!! I'm craving it already writing this.

    Spicy wontons
    Hailley O.

    I was excited to try Tim Ho Wan for the first time, especially since it's a highly rated restaurant. I had been craving dim sum, and it was a nice experience with high-quality food. We ordered a variety of dishes, including the deep fried eggplant with shrimp, steamed rice rolls with minced beef, fried dumplings with pork and dried shrimp, spicy wontons, siu mai, and the lava custard sesame balls. Everything was delicious, but my favorite was the deep fried eggplant with shrimp. As an eggplant lover, I appreciated how well it was prepared, and the shrimp were large and juicy. Each dish was fresh and flavorful. I do wish there was a slightly larger menu selection. I was hoping to order egg custard tarts for dessert, but they didn't have it. Fortunately, the lava custard sesame balls were yummy! Service was efficient, and the restaurant itself was spacious and clean. While Tim Ho Wan is a bit pricier than some other dim sum spots, it's kinda expected given its well-known name and for being in Waikiki. Overall, it's a solid choice when you're craving quality dim sum and you're near Waikiki!

    Cristina P.

    Great service. Good medium size menu. Order a lot of good signature dishes, my favorite was the sea bass, Chinese broccoli and pork streamed rice roll! Yum

    Stephanie L.

    Located in the mall on the 3rd floor so location may be a little hard to find. They do a happy hour special for food so check that out, I believe it starts at 2pm. They have all your classic dim sum choices and the food successfully satisfied my cravings.

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    Neeta M.

    I have been to several Tim Ho Wan's - the Hawaii location was my first one. Here are my fav dishes - spicy cucumber, har gow (shrimp dumplings), spicy wontons, green beans and flat rice wrapping with shrimps and chive. The spicy sauce in the other countries has more of a punch. My kid really enjoyed the milk tea with brown sugar jelly. The servers were amazing / so friendly and cordial. The decor was unique- with pots on the ceilings and amazing pics of food all around. The taste in other countries shows more umpf compared to the Hawaii location. We came in at 2pm and stumbled upon a few items on the happy hour menu.

    Peter L.

    Baked bbq bun still the best in the workd. Siumai was so juicy, stir fried noodle lots of good wokhei, add a liitle hot sauce & u r in heaven; bbq pork rice roll excellent. Vegetable was a bit overcooked & soggy. Sesame lava ball (salty egg yolk) was great, beef brisket noodle had good light broth, some brisket pieces were too chewy & big, sticky rice in lotus leaf great

    Edward W.

    I dropped by this dim sum place a few weeks ago at the Royal Hawaiian Center. I went during happy hour but unfortunately, the baked barbecue pork buns were not part of the special. Nevertheless, I still ordered them along with the pork siu mai. Both were made to order. The pork buns rock as always and the siu mai was very juicy and piping hot.

    Taro in coconut milk with little Bobas
    Dan A.

    Those of you tourists may recognize this establishment. They have a few locations in the US - Vegas, So Cal, Houston, NY... I wanted to give it a higher star rating but it's mediocre at best Food 3/5 Service 3/5 Ambiance 3.5/5 Tried a few items: BBQ pork pan fried noodles - very oily so consider that before ordering this. Shrimp and pork steamed dumplings Pork dumplings Veggie dumplings - not recommend. It was not good IMO. And if you're trying to be healthy or vegan, this is not the restaurant for you. Taro dessert It's ok. If craving dumplings, you may get your fix. They do have Happy Hour. Since it's Waikiki, Kama'ainas get discounts bur apparently they do not provide Kama'aina discounts on weekends.

    Baked char siu buns
    Kathy L.

    Ever since they switched locations, it seems the quality of their food has gone down. You used to be able to taste the consistency in good taste, texture, and freshness every time. Now, it's the opposite. I heard they were Michelin recommended at one point. Not sure if they've been able to uphold and maintain that reputation, though. The texture of their shrimp look-fun was incredibly mushy and wet on my last visit. None of their food tasted as hot nor as fresh as it used to. I'm pretty sure their prices have also increased. The parking lot is a bit of a hassle getting in and out of and always seems crowded. Their new location doesn't feel as open and airy as their last. Rather, it feels a bit cramped and not as welcoming with the artificial lighting. Sadly, I don't think I'll be coming back anytime soon.

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    Ask the Community - Tim Ho Wan

    Where is the new location, if we are facing Royal Hawaiian from Kalakaua Ave.?

    In Royal Hawaiian Center - Building A - right where parking structure connects to level 3 - unit 307. To the right side of Royal Hawaiian Center. You can always check the store guide at Royal Hawaiian Center.

    Do you have a private dining room?

    They do not, they have two small rooms.

    How can I make the reservation?

    I don't think you do just walk in

    How do we utilize the kamaina discount through Uber eats?

    Will the restaurant be open on new years day?

    Yes they do! Come early 20-30 mins before they open to get in!

    You need Vaccination card to dine in?

    Yes it was as simple as a photo of the vaccine card w your license. 12 and under pass. Only if you're dining in though

    Do you offer outdoor seatings?

    Yes, they do have a balcony!

    Do you take reservation for Friday dinner? If not, can we do walk in with group of 10 people for Friday at 5pm? Thank you

    Aloha, we do not take any reservation from Fri-Sun. we are more than welcome you for walk in up to 10 people.… 

    Do you take reservations?

    I just called and they no longer take reservations m-th

    Can I pls make reservation for party of 3 for today April 20 at 145pm? I have been wanting to take my family to your restaurant for a long time. First time for all of us. Thanks.

    Call the restaurant

    Hi there, are u guys open?? Asking on July 9 2020

    8/21/20 Google lists them as temporarily closed & I just tried to call them & it said their voicemail has not been set up yet. 🤷🏻‍♀️

    Do they open on Dec 24 Christmas Eve? Thanks

    Very likely since it's located in Waikiki.

    How long is the typical wait?

    It really depends on the time of day that you go.

    Can we bring our own alcohol?

    I don't think so. They serve alcohol.

    Where can we park our car? and how much is it?

    Royal Hawaiian Center has the largest garage in the heart of Waikiki with 10 levels of parking and more than 600 stalls. The parking garage entrance is located up the ramp on the right side of Royal Hawaiian Avenue. Effective November 2, 2014, Royal… 

    Do you serve dim sum all day?

    Aloha Pi'ikea, Thank you for the question. We are serving dim sum all day from 10 am to 10 pm, last order at 9:30 pm.… 

    Honestly, I dont care for anything else but the Pork Buns. Do they allow take out orders?

    They don't do take out, but if you sit there and order, they'll allow you to take out what you don't finish.... This is what I know from my personal experience.

    Do you have gluten free options on your menu?

    Aloha Sandy, Thank you very much for the question. Unfortunately, we only have few gluten free… 

    Aloha Tim Ho Wan! My family wanted to bring me here for fathers day. Do you need reservations? I can't wait!!

    Aloha Kama, Thank you for planning to join us on Father's Day. My apologies that we do not take reservations at this moment and just a kind reminder that your entire party… 

    Do they have high chairs for kids? How about enough space for elderly person with a walker?

    Aloha Joe, Thank you for the questions. We do provide high chairs for kids and also have enough… 

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    Yi Xin Cafe - Teddy bear iced milk tea

    Yi Xin Cafe

    4.4(474 reviews)
    1.1 mi
    •$$
    Takes reservations
    Catering service

    How Have I Never Been Here Before? The Crab Curry Is a Must!…read more If you're craving flavorful Asian food, this spot is worth a visit. It's tucked into the corner of Market City Shopping Center next to Earl Sandwich Shop. The main parking lot gets busy, but there's parking in the back, too. We had a 7:45 p.m. reservation on a busy Friday night and were seated shortly after our reservation time. Once we sat down, service was great. We got water right away, and our food came out fast and hot. The shrimp chips tasted freshly made--warm, light, and so crispy. The salted egg yolk fried chicken was juicy inside with a crispy coating. The green beans with minced meat had just a little kick without being too spicy. The beef fried rice was good, though I expected a bit more flavor. But the crab curry stole the show. The crab was cooked perfectly, and the curry was packed with wonderful spices and flavor. I'd buy a container of just that curry if I could! Definitely make a reservation if you can. Walk-ins are welcome, and there's a sign-in sheet, but you may have to wait. Reservations can take a little persistence to get through, and this place is worth the effort. One more tip: it's BYOB!

    My friend wanted to try it so we went! Not busy, but made reservation for a Thursday night. Popular…read morefor their crab dishes, every table had crab. Crab was a little expensive, but we did it. Curry crab- sweet curry, kind of an Asian style curry flavor. Not Indian. It's in between a Chinese and Thai curry. fried rice- it's not salty enough. It was okay. Hong Kong lemon tea- not strong enough, watery. True Hong Kong lemon tea is very strong. Black pepper sizzling beef- the most flavorful and tender dish. Chili oil- I asked for chili oil and they really gave me chili oil. I asked for chili oil with the pepper flakes and they said they charge money for that. So I just opted for the chili oil to make my friend rice more flavorful and a bit spicy, the oil was spicy, that's it, no flavor. Customer service- the male servers were very attentive. A typical Chinese restaurant inside

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    Yi Xin Cafe - Szechun spicy JJ chicken pot

    Szechun spicy JJ chicken pot

    Yi Xin Cafe - Impressive presentation that served with sizzling sound, but the beef was too well done & on the tough side.

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    Impressive presentation that served with sizzling sound, but the beef was too well done & on the tough side.

    Kirin Restaurant - Black Bean Sauce Dungeness Crab

    Kirin Restaurant

    4.2(1k reviews)
    0.3 mi•Waikiki
    •$$$
    Fine dining
    Takes reservations

    Met friends for lunch. Ordered a lot of food. All was tasty and came out fast. Received great…read moreservice from Heidi. Will be back.

    The moment I stepped in, Kirin Chinese Restaurant felt like a celebration of Chinese cuisine in…read moreHawaii. It's easily the best Chinese food I've had on the islands, and the experience left me impressed from start to finish. The dishes were consistently delicious, with vibrant flavors, quality ingredients, and thoughtful preparation. Each bite showcased balance and artistry typical of standout Chinese dining. Star dishes stood out for their aromatic profiles and generous portions. A few favorites offered comfort with a refined touch, elevating familiar favorites to something memorable. The menu seems well-curated to deliver both classic staples and chef-driven specials. Attentive, friendly, and efficient without hovering. The staff anticipated needs, explained menu options with enthusiasm. The timing between courses was spot-on, keeping the meal flowing smoothly. The staff's knowledge about each dish enhanced the overall dining experience. The dining room was inviting, comfortable, and suitable for both casual dinners and special occasions. Given the quality and portion sizes, the value felt very fair for Hawaii's dining scene. Kirin stands out as a top-tier Chinese restaurant in Hawaii, delivering extraordinary food and warm, professional service. If you're craving authentic flavors executed with care and flair, this is a must-visit.

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    Ginger/Green Onion Lobster

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    Honey Walnut Shrimp

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    Bo’s Kitchen - Beef noodle soup

    Bo’s Kitchen

    4.4(412 reviews)
    2.3 mi
    •$$

    Bo's Kitchen is a mom-and-pop Cantonese restaurant with other Asian favorites like laksa,…read morejajangmyeon, and Japanese curry, to name a few. This is my first time trying their food, and I have a lot of positive thoughts regarding their dishes. Their beef brisket noodle was one of my all-time favorites compared to other locations, because they are generous with the amount of brisket they give you and they use egg noodles by default. Their soup was okay, but the braised and marinated meat was definitely the highlight of this dish. Overall, a great late night evening option in town for Cantonese comfort food, even among those coming from China; I think that speaks volumes about the authenticity of their food and quality. Highly recommend and would love to return to try their laksa in the future.

    I hadn't been here in three years. The first time here I did not like it at all. I decided to Uber…read moreEat it to my job. I got the wonton noodles with brisket. I'm not sure of the price, because Uber has different pricing from the establishment. This time around I really liked it. The broth was flavored and the wontons didn't have big chunks of pork in it. It was actually minced. The brisket was tasty and tender. If you don't know what to get from here, get this. The wonton noodles with brisket. I appreciate that they separated the broth from the noodles. Who wants to eat soggy noodles?

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    Mini Sesame balls- jindui

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    Lam's Kitchen - Beef Chow Fun

    Lam's Kitchen

    4.4(660 reviews)
    3.2 mi•Chinatown
    •$$

    Living on Maui, one of my favorite noodle dishes is chow fun…read more The child phone beef dish here made Maui chow look like dog poop. My girlfriend ordered the Singapore bitter melon doodle dish, and it was crazy fantastic. The melon was bitter...It was an odd flavor... But new to my pallete. Once I added hoisin sauce, it took it to the next level. I don't think I could go here every week, because the flavors would probably blend together... But once a month, 100% I am hitting this place. If you're in the area, you need to make it a point to come here. Service was on point.

    FIRST time customer - Growing up only 2 blocks away from this location 70 years ago I vividly…read morerecall walking with my POPO and mother headed into Chinatown to spend the morning shopping at the open MARKET and after to have LUNCH at either Char Hun Sut and or Tin Tin - Our favorite order was soup'n noodles , a steaming HOT bowl of "Won Ton Mein" and or "Wor Won Ton Mein" - Mmmmm - After the KAPOLEI Chinese restaurant in KAPOLEI "closed" so abruptly and PERMANENTLY I was shocked and extremely UPSET since very few "old school" Chinese restaurants here on Oahu still cook the type of dishes that my CANTONESE pallet craves and savors - Still reeling from this loss and desperate to satisfy my hunger for just a DELICIOUS bowl of "Won Ton Mein" - So desperate for this specific cuisine I went on line searching "YELP" to search for a recommendation and came across this restaurant "Lam's Kitchen" - I drove from my home in EWA Beach (West Loch Fairways Townhomes) into Chinatown in the old RIVER STREET neighborhood hoping that this restaurant would have something that would satisfy my desperate craving for a great bowl of "Won Ton Mein". I arrived at noon and was very lucky to find a metered parking spot across from the restaurant on the very first try - As I entered I noticed that the room was very crowded and that here was only ONE open table so I sat down immediately and ordered the "Won Ton Mein" as the waitress approached me with a menu - I have to note that although this restaurant was located inside of a very old building the interior was a very sharp contrast - Everything appeared fresh and modern with very basic hand built picnic type bench seating and dining tables constructed of varnished raw wood (very spartan but practical and comfortable) - The bowl of soup was of average size and appeared very sparse with not much color - There was "NO" Pork Char Sui slices, only steaming hot clear chicken broth, a clump of thin Vermicelli white opaque noodles accompanied with a few small pieces of both chopped Mustard, Napa Cabbages and slivers of Green Onions - Extremely simple and basic. There were exactly "4" individual Won Ton that were filled with a tiny chunk of SHRIMP mixed into minced PORK HASH and regular spices (basic Soy sauce and Sesame Oil) - The "won ton PI" was very thin and light and the saimin noodles were made of the same Rice Flour mixture also - The broth was hot and savory but nothing special only because it was so "bland" to the taste. Although the restaurant was crowded to its Maximum Capacity within 15 minutes of my arrival it had practically "emptied itself out" with only myself a one other table of 6-dinners getting their food too. I will probably return to eat at this restaurant if and when I get another pressing urge to satisfy one of my insatiable cravings to drive all across Oahu from EWA Beach to Chinatown in the city of Honolulu . The "PLUS" about this visit is that it was clean and the service was average but not disappointingly "long" despite how busy and crowded the entire restaurant was when I first arrived

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    Lam's Kitchen - So clean and spacious

    So clean and spacious

    Lam's Kitchen - Beef Chow Fun

    Beef Chow Fun

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    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - lobster with ginger and scallion

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant

    3.1(970 reviews)
    0.8 mi
    •$$

    This Chinese restaurant has been around for a while serving up seafood and other delicious dishes…read more They're known for their lobster deals, and along with your traditional Chinese classics. We like the lobster, honey walnut shrimp, salted fish egg white fried rice, fried tofu, spinach with thousand year old eggs and many more. Definitely a nostalgic spot for myself, and it's usually busy. Our lobster was small last time and the sauce was watery. But overall would recommend. Check it out for your Chinese food fix!

    It was an average experience overall. The restaurant is tucked inside the Chinatown Cultural Plaza…read moreand faces the waterway rather than the street, which gives it a somewhat different setting. Compared with the dim sum restaurants we're accustomed to in California, the selection here felt a little limited. We tried some of our usual favorites--Siu Mai, Har Gow, and custard buns--but unfortunately, they were just average in flavor and were served cold. The service was friendly, and they do offer dim sum from a few carts, which was nice to see. You can also ask the staff for specific dishes if you don't see what you're looking for. It also appeared that there was only one type of tea available. Nothing was particularly bad about the experience, but nothing really stood out either. Given the other dim sum options we're familiar with, this probably isn't a place we'd make a special trip to visit again.

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    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - Busy for a Tuesday!

    Busy for a Tuesday!

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - Roast duck

    Roast duck

    Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant - Dinner@Fook Yuen; 7/15/2024; Relaxing Dinner w/Hubby David! Was going 2eat some Curry@McCully Shop Centern take-out only.Food was good here.

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    Dinner@Fook Yuen; 7/15/2024; Relaxing Dinner w/Hubby David! Was going 2eat some Curry@McCully Shop Centern take-out only.Food was good here.

    King Restaurant & Bar - Chicken wings

    King Restaurant & Bar

    4.1(283 reviews)
    1.5 mi
    •$$

    I was recently invited to attend a dinner for my part time job where I wasn't really keen to…read morepartake but was heavily persuaded to join them at King Restaurant & Bar (KRB) where I gave in. What a blessing that was as I was impressed with the food quality and attention to detail. There were many star dishes that impressed me and luckily had the honor to pack up the leftovers which I ended up sharing with family. They raved over the food from KRB, so I suggested we come here for dinner. To play it safe I called ahead and made a reservation for a round table as I tend to order an array of different dishes. To our surprise, KRB wasn't busy that weekday evening with both private dining rooms occupied and only one other table of 4 during our arrival. I asked the family what they wanted to eat and because they are big eaters who also enjoy leftovers, our initial food order consisted of 9 different dishes that included doubling up both noodle orders. Overall, our meal was above average with family favorites of tofu casserole that was so delicious that I ended up getting another one. The seafood crispy noodles were also phenomenal as it was executed well with great texture contrast and finesse in flavors. Personally I enjoyed the free range chicken with ginger onion sauce and the sautéed lamb with leeks. We also appreciated the complimentary dessert of chilled coconut milk tapioca. Service was above average as the staff were attentive to our needs and exchanged plates halfway during our dinner. The only setback for me was the ambiance as it was semi dark and dingy. The interior could use an upgrade. Recent returned visits to KRB is truly deserving of 5-stars from me. The food exceeded my expectations where it was worthy to drag my family here and have concluded KRB is deserving to be included in our rotation of restaurants to patronize.

    We had our group luncheon there in a private room and the service is always great!…read more Sorry no pictures I cannot add anymore pictures to this page. We had the Chinese chicken salad with jellyfish, Mix seafood cake noodles, beef broccoli, crispy chicken, mixed pork with green beans, steamed fish fillets and rice The Chinese chicken salad was different with the jellyfish. It was tasty and with the jellyfish it had a nice chewy crunch. That is a first normally it has crispy wonton strips. The mixed pork with green beans is always a hit, everyone love the flavor and tasty of this fish. The beef broccoli was good with tender beef slices and fresh broccoli. The mix seafood cake noodles was also good and everyone enjoyed the noodles. The steamed fish fillet was with a shoyu and ginger sauce which was very moist and delicious. The crispy chicken this time seems like they used a malnourished chicken it hardly had meat and was mostly bones.

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    4.1(547 reviews)
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    Lunch in Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. I asked my sister what she wanted to eat for her birthday: Dimsum! I suggested that we go to this new location of Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant. She agreed! The covered parking lot is free! Just follow the signs and park in the designated numbered stalls. Inside, it was crowded and noisy! I wrote our name on the list and got called quickly! My sister wrote our order on the menu: shrimp dumplings, seaweed roll, deep fried taro puffs, shrimp and chive dumplings, mochi rice, pork-filled deep fried mochi, and custard tarts. Later, we added on an order of house noodles... they were thin, crisp, and tasty! Everything was delicious and beautifully presented! Service was efficient! There were different people delivering baskets and plates to our table. They just crossed off menu items on the printed list as they arrived. My sister and her husband were really happy with this meal! I was, too! Note: i even took home the leftover noodles! Yay!

    We had been to Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant several times at its old location across from Ala Moana…read moreMall, and it used to be a five-star place for us. The new location is only about a block away, with a much nicer, newer interior. Unfortunately, the food seems to have changed much more than the address We ordered four dishes: mochi rice, pork buns, siu mai, and chicken feet. Almost everything arrived cooler than it should have. The chicken feet and siu mai were warm rather than hot, while the pork buns were closer to cold. More importantly, it wasn't just a temperature problem. The chicken feet in particular tasted noticeably worse than before, lacking the flavors and spices we remembered. The mochi rice was the most normal of the four, but even that felt fairly unremarkable There was a table next to us that came in excited to have dimsum. And watching their reaction, they came to the same conclusion as us -- food was cold, and flavors were off. We went on a weekday, so it's possible the kitchen was different that day, but the drop in quality was hard to ignore. The restaurant wasn't busy, service was good, and prices seemed unchanged from our previous visits. The new space is a clear improvement, but based on this meal, the food unfortunately went in the opposite direction. We likely won't be coming back

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