The red curry was delicious and the serving was just right for lunch. Service was excellent. Staff was courteous and efficient. Ambiance surprisingly nice. Seating is in the mall area but was cool despite the outside heat. read more

The food is amazing! The servers were very kind and helpful explaining dishes that we had questions about. The only drawback is for people sensitive to smell as the seating is across of Sedona whose burning incense was a little off putting. After enjoying your meal,definitely head inside to pick up the most beautiful and delicious pastries! read more

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We have just found this place and we have lived here for 7 years!! I only wished we had found this place earlier, because this place is absolutely amazing. There is simply no other way to describe this place. This place is tucked away in a shopping center on Nimitz, located right across from Liliha bakery with plenty of parking. We ordered the baked lobster, crying belly, and classic white wine pasta. The baked lobster is divine , baked in a butter seasoned sauce on a perfectly naked baguette. The crying belly is so delicious that I probably ate it in 2min. The bakery is full of decadent desserts and tarts, you would not regret coming here! I recommend everyone to come here, this place is a foodie's dream come true. read more

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Many thanks to my CM Jessica. I had to bookmark this place after reading her review and after visiting Tiny's website. Trying to find this place was depressing. I drove pass a couple of homeless camps on Nimitz to get here. But that's another thing. Walking inside the building, you discover it's a series of high class shops on the first floor. If you continue walking about 25 feet from the main building entrance, you'll run into their location. Plenty of outside errr inside errr you'll see some dining tables. At the counter is a display of all their dessert and drink menu on the wall. Man everything looked good. I knew what I wanted before coming here but I had second through after scanning the menu again. I got the soft shelled crab BLT. I was told it would take 15-20 mins. (Like Phil's BBQ in San Diego. I know you read that review) I interpret the wait to mean "made to order and not sitting on some warmer plate". My dish was fantastic. From the soft bun to the crispy bacon to the aïoli. It wasn't greasy and a nice crunch. My plate came with a side salad. I believe it was ginger dressing or something close to that. Overall four stars. The food was great and everyone working there was friendly and professional. Can't give it five stars because there's no dessert menu. You have to walk inside to see what they offer in the display case. Same with the drink menu. It's on the side of the wall. Now excuse me, time to head home with my dessert cargo. M Post report: I got dessert for the family and they ate everything except for the cardboard box. I would give you a report on how they tasted, But you turn your back for a min and those vultures took everything :( read more

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Sat us down at 12:20pm, party of 4. Took 20 min to take our order, another 20 minutes for my one drink order to come. It's been an hour and we're still waiting for our food. Food is good, small servings, kinda expensive, friendly but super slow service. read more

I had no idea this was actually the former JJs Bistro in Kaimuki that was famous for their Chocolate Pyramids until I walked into the shop and saw their eye-popping, mouth-watering selection of pastries/desserts including "the" famous Chocolate Pyramid! My friend selected this place for her birthday dinner and I'm SO glad! Their dinner options are phenomenal and so affordable! We chose to go with their 4-course prixe fixe menu for $38/person which includes a choice of creamed corn with blue crab soup or salad, an appetizer (includes a lobster option!) entree and choice of dessert. The 3 of us selected different items so we could taste as many of their dishes as possible in one seating. Everything was sooooo delicious! Located on Nimitz Hwy in the former Gentry Design Center place next door to City Mill. Lots of free parking. I also appreciated their dining tables are semi outdoors read more

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Another great spot away from the tourists of the town. It may not look like at but at this centre with home design shops, lies Tiny Pyramid. Upon entering, there are about 25-30 different types of pastries and desserts aligned in their refrigerated glass case and along the wall. It is truly hard to choose. Luckily our party of 6 ordered a different dessert each in order to get a taste of a variety. This bistro's desserts are so popular that they provide desserts for a lot of the restaurants on the island. The standout feature of any dessert is that the flavor shines-- not the sugar. One example is the sweet potato and taro cream cake. The taro flavor is evident because the dessert isn't laden with sugar. My favorite was the Tiny Pyramid, the namesake of the bistro. Despite the size of the palm of my hand, the dessert can be filling because it is densely and smoothly filled with chocolate. The black sesame cream cake is soft and smooth. The crumbly bottom provides a nice crunch to this dessert. Tiramisu is an alternative if one finds the Tiny Pyramid dessert to rich. Any of these desserts will taste good with their coffee. I am more of an espresso person, but since my parents were ordering drip coffee, I decided to join in. I was impressed at the coffee. We were told that the pastry chef found these coffee beans in NYC and orders them especially for this bistro. This bistro also serves savory dishes which are worth a try also. Fresh ingredients as well. If we lived in town, I would probably come here everyday in order to try a different dessert with coffee each day. Outdoor seating only, but because the bistro is in a design center, there is roof over your head. read more

Birthday Girl wanted to dine here so what Birthday Girl wants, Birthday Girl gets! First, I have to agree with Ric C. about Chef JJ leaving Kaimuki. We are so happy that they reopened so we can continue to enjoy their delectable delights! Everything on the menu is incredible! Second, I also agree with Kayla M. regarding all the desserts. So many options that it's hard to choose just one. You can tell that each treat is created with love. They take special care in flavor, texture, presentation, and overall yumminess! Third, I also agree with Nadine C. regarding awesome service and lots of free parking. These are two VERY important criteria in my book. All four of us drove in separately and had no problem finding parking. Loved the wonderful service! Big mahalo to everyone at Tiny Pyramid. Our meal was fantastic, the desserts were all so delicious, and we had a great time celebrating Shari's birthday. Thank you for the special chocolate note on her "birthday cake" plate! read more

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Went here for lunch today, I had the soft crab BLT with served with a tossed salad. It was really tasty. Enjoyed it! Just a quick note, eat it rather quickly cause the bread will get soggy but it still tastes good! My husband ate appetizers for lunch, soft crab & baked oysters, he enjoyed them, in fact he ordered another round of oysters while I had desserts! My dessert of choice which was a hard decision to make was the Blueberry tart & sweet potato cake sponge cake! I enjoyed every bite! Definitely, need come back! Service was great especially for a last minute reservation! read more

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I came here for lunch yesterday afternoon. There are lots of tables outside and only a few tables inside the restaurant. We chose inside because it's air conditioned. It was a table by the window that left ample room for my double stroller! The deets... Service: Great & attentive service! Water refilled often and food came out quickly. Food: Escargot- Delicious! The sauce was creamy and full of flavor. Baked lobster- Yum! Lobster perfectly cooked on bread? Yes please! Loved the avocado purée that balanced out the spices. Cheese ravioli with lobster- The sauce was a little spicy. But I did enjoy this dish! Lamb Wellington- My husband ordered this dish but I did try a bite. The lamb was tender and puff pastry was perfectly golden brown and crispy. And don't forget about the amazing dessert case! We got the pyramid which is their signature dessert. If you're a chocolate lover then you must try it! Happy eating! read more

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A hidden gem that offers a French inspired menu that is extensive & unique. The food is excellent & flavorful. The staff is helpful, pleasant, friendly & welcoming. The cafe ambiance is relaxing & unhurried. Parking is easy & plentiful. Just off of Nimitz, across from Liliha Bakery. The signage is not visible as it is located inside the building. If you find Indich Rugs you're in the right place. Enjoy! read more

We had lunch and they gave us the lunch menu. I asked if they had the appetizer entree and dessert special like they had at JJ's years ago on Waialae. Yes, they have it on the dinner menu and I was allowed to have a complete meal. I had the escargo, corn soup, seafood brioche and chose the chocolate pyramid. My friends liked their selections too. We enjoyed the escargo and chocolate pyramid together. There was sufficient parking and the service was spot on. We even saw JJ as we were leaving. The table next to us had a lobster spring roll that looked good and they had a holiday log for dessert. read more

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"Old haunts in new locations, the reboot" JJ Bistro in Kaimuki was an occasional favorite for us and was always a favorite stop when relatives visited from the mainland. When they announced they were closing many of us shook our heads as another nice restaurant in Kaimuki town was going to disappear. As is many a case, the owners said we'll be back- but as is the reality, many don't. Then, in the fall of 2018 JJ Bistro came back as Tiny Pyramid in the commercial complex across the nimitz Liliha Bakery. Under a new name, old timers will remember the nimitz complex as the Gentry Design Center. Over the years this restaurant space played host to many different food offerings, Tiny Pyramid being the most recent. They have an enclosed seating area that holds about 16 people comfortably and is used for larger groups primarily. Most of the seating is located outside the main counter/bakery show case area and is part of the open and spacious walkway through the bldg. While not as private, this does offer a more spacious feeling. JJ Bistro was always known for their 4 course meals. In effect if you chose from the list for your soup or salad, appetizer and entree, your 4th course, dessert is free. We decided to go the 4 course route. This being the first time we have visited since they opened, we opted for some of our favorites from the past. Course 1- we both decided to get their salad. A simple salad with cucumber, carrot and tomato with an exquisite ginger sesame seed dressing. Delicious! Especially with the still warm weather in November. Course 2- I opted for the baked lobster avocado. Lobster pieces baked with cheese over slices of baguette. Three pieces. On the rich side which complimented the salad. The wife had the escargot which were pieces stuffed into a baguette piece with a garlic cream sauce. We both got to try portions of each appetizer and we agreed the baked lobster was a little spicier. Course 3- I had the fisherman pot pie and the wife had the seafood brioche. Both dishes are familiar to past diners at JJs and we enjoyed both. The pot pie had a touch of curry while brioche was more cream based. Course 4- their slogan, "desserts come first" is no joke. So many choices! My wife took the chocolate pyramid, the individual serving seemingly larger than we remembered. I took the chocolate Mac nut torte, always a favorite with a cup of coffee. This was definitely the end of a perfect and delicious meal. Plus as a bonus we each got a tiny pyramid selection to accompany our dessert choice as part of their first anniversary celebration. Might have gone for a fruit torte if I knew I was getting the tiny pyramid but no complaints- two dessert tastes are always better than one. Four course dinner cost: $32 each plus tax/tip. Well worth it in our book. We were happy to try Tiny Pyramid after reading good reviews on Yelp and also at the urging of the kid who enjoyed going there earlier and recommended we try it. The portions are not huge but the taste is great and varied. No, it's not an opu buster kind of meal but with varied selections, a relaxed atmosphere at dinner, dynamite desserts and great service, Tiny Pyramid is a winnah in my book. read more

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Tiny Pyramid is a little restaurant (Bistro) found in the old Gentry Center on Nimitz Highway now called "Na Lama Kukui." It is an asian fusion restaurant with a French flare....(music and presentation). Piano Planet, Abbey Carpet and Flooring and Sedona are found in this shopping complex. Lots of free parking too. We found out from family members about this place and they were spot on. Nothing fancy with dinner booths or candle lighting but a nice ambience with soft music. There were ten tables outside the Bistro with flowers on them and a menu. We made reservations for dinner. Upon arriving, we were greeted and taken to our table. Service was very good as they explained their menu. We had their Four Course Menu which included a starter, appetizer, entree, and dessert. Menu A $38 or Menu B $45+ choice with specific offering...see menu. We had a soup and a salad starter......baked lobster baguette, soft shell crab appetizers.....Poached Lobster Tail with fettuccine, shiitake mushroom, peas in white wine sauce as our entrees. I had a double Lobster tail for an additional $14. We topped our meals with their desserts. We enjoyed this little place and will be coming back again. It was a good find. read more

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My only regret is not trying this place sooner. It's like a hidden gem. You can't even see it from the road nor the parking lot. Key words: parking lot. Yes. You don't have to lose your mind or get gray hairs from trying to figure out where you're going to park your car. Parking is plentiful. And in a nutshell-- You get the culinary experience of fine dining without breaking your bank. The cream of corn soup is not as thick and creamy as most places, but that did not bother me at all. The flavor is on point and the bits of corn add the perfect texture. Next- the Parisian. It's pate made from duck and was delicious. My husband is more of a pate person and he cleaned the plate. The two stars-- Lamb Wellington AND Fisherman's Pot Pie. Holy mother of pearl. The lamb was cooked perfectly and the puff pastry--the PUFF PASTRY is the hands down, the best I've ever had. Each layer is perfectly crispy, light, buttery heaven. Same for the puff pastry in the Fisherman's Pot Pie. This dish sings with flavor. The green curry has a tiny kick to it, which I wish there was more of. The fisherman's pot pie is a comfort food, a marriage between Southeast Asian and French flavors. I almost licked this plate clean. I know, I know. Tiny Pyramid is known for its desserts and pastries, right? Well, we only tried the sweet potato haupia and it was good...BUT the other dishes were so amazing I barely remember the dessert. I guess that just means I'll have to go back (over and over and over again) to taste them all! The desserts were all SO GORGEOUS and decadent. I'm genuinely excited to try them all. You know what? Maybe that's going to be my next goal. Try every single dessert in that sinful display case (...that goes for miles, basically). Hats off to the chef and awesome service, too! read more

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This is an interesting place. It is in a really strange location that you have to Google it to find and would never know it was there otherwise. However, they have lots of parking and it is easy to get to once you know where it is. The dinning area is out in the hallway of a home decor design center or sort of a mall. It is very open, but the acoustics are horrible, so don't expect a quite dinning experience. Also, their seating is very close to other tables and it was a bit annoying having two tables on each side of us with loud talkers how laughed and giggled all throughout their meals. I had the Fisherman's Pot Pie which was basically a seafood green Thai curry under a pastry puff. It was very tasty. However, the corn soup was rather lack luster. The really bomb, was dessert. I finished with their signature Chocolate Pyramid and it was excellent. All of their desserts look fantastic and with my sweet tooth, I want to go back and try them all. Their service is very friendly and accommodating. The 3 staff working that day were all pleasant and professional. read more

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I went there for my birthday and as usual, everything was amazing! Such a Beautiful Bistro read more

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STILL OPEN FOR TAKEOUT call ahead or walk in they still have all of their deliciously decorated decadent sweets too! i like the fruity mousse, cheesecakes, and the tarts! have not tried their signature chocolate pyramid though. cheesecake is creamy and light, with a crumbly graham crust. the two haupias have a bottom layer of yellow fluffy sponge cake, and not an actual crust. both were light and slightly sweet, nothing super over the top or rich. i have yet to try their actual food food since i go here specifically for their desserts, but the menu sounds and looks tasty! lunch here is def next on my list of things to do! read more

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I ordered me and my husband's BD cake for our BD party here. Actually our party was at buffet restaurant so I and my husband thought "there are many dessert at buffet, we don't need to order our BD cake. But aunties said "NO! Need a BD cake for BD party!!" Ok. But I was thinking "I don't want to have not good BD cake." I have a good friend who knows this place well since they're still as "JJ" at Kaimuki. When I was looking for the bakery for our party he recommended here. There are lots of free parking, that's good point. They have many varieties of cakes and everything looks so good!(presentation is so nice!) I ordered lilikoi chocolate cake. I couldn't decide what size I should order. Small 8inch round?! (because we have many dessert at buffet) but if everybody want to eat this cake, should order bigger size?! At that time JJ was in a store and he suggested me to order 12×12 because easy to cut and serve for the guests. That's very good suggestions for me!!!(Thank you!) So I ordered our BD cake (choose flavor, size, and any letters on it). If you want to order the cake, should come to order couple days before the day you need. Well, the cake was wonderful! Everybody loved and enjoyed our BD cake at the party! They serve not only cake but also food(from JJ bistro menu), so next time I'd like to sit and have some food and cake here! read more

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I think the restaurants that are hard to find has the best and unique foods. I was thoroughly impressed with this place. It was in a design center. There was not a lot of foot traffic and it wasn't bUsy because nobody knows about this place. And it's a bakery with beautiful desserts. They look too good to eat!! We had a party of 12 so we ordered two of everything. We loved the fisherman pot pie! It had a green curry sauce and it was so modern looking than your normal pot pie. I loved it and wanted mOre. The duck leG was Very tender and delicious. Actually easy to share. We also enjoyed the Laos rolls which was good. We had the Kahi soi which I loved the crunchy noodles on top. The cheese raviolis with lobster we tried rEd and white sauce. Get the red sauce! It has a little kick and we loved it. We tried 5 desserts and loved them and shared them all. Can't go wrong with any of them. read more

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Stopped by to get a few desserts. They are so pretty to look at and they have a wide variety of Cheesecakes, tarts, and various desserts. Didn't get their namesake dessert this time, but did get coffee, chocolate, haupia, and lilikoi flavored desserts. Ate the Chocolate Mocha bar dessert...the dark chocolate flavor was intense. I'm sure the others will be just as delicious, and they are all beautiful to look at. Parking was plentiful when I stopped by at around 5pm. Located just across from the Liliha Bakery in Iwilei. Several tables had people enjoying their food and I think a private party was setting up...a great place to enjoy after work . read more

Tiny Pyramid - clockwise Lilikoi Cheesecake, Coffee , Sweet Potato Haupia, Chocolate Mocha bar. - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Honestly I didn't come here with high expectations, since I wasn't a fan of JJ's when it was in Kaimuki. But I am now a huge fan of Tiny Pyramid, maybe because the concept is a little different now that JJ's daughter is running the restaurant? In any event, the soft shell crab sandwich is BOMB. The soft shell crab has just the right amount of breading, and of course the avocado and bacon just takes it to another level. I like that it's served with salad instead of fries or something unhealthy - it makes me feel like I ate a pretty healthy lunch (minus the "fried" part). We finished our lunch with something that has chocolate and peanut butter, and one of the cheesecakes - both were excellent. And this is why you should always try things at least once - you may just end up liking it!! read more

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Attentive service, great food and desserts. Parking is easy and the restrooms are nearby.

First updated review! I came here last time for the desserts and this time for the meal! This cafe is the perfect place to grab lunch and have your dessert with coffee after. The dine-in tables are evenly distanced from one another so it feels safe to dine in. The staff provided great service, sat us down at a table available and of our choice, brought cups of water, and the menu. I ordered the Classic Hen which came with Laotian herb-marinated cornish hen, served with mashed potato, carrot, red bell pepper, and sweet pea in rosemary cream sauce. The small hen portion was just enough to make me full. The rosemary sauce was a nice touch as it enhanced the flavors of the hen and mashed potato. The vegetable compliments then hen and mashed potato well. The Garlic Shrimp Pizza was absolutely amazing! We thought the price was for one slice of pizza, but to our surprise, it was a small pizza with four slices! The toppings are shrimp, onion, red bell pepper, and zucchini topped with crispy garlic flakes. The crust was crunchy and I love the cheese melt! My friend got the Fisherman's Pot Pie which comes with puff pastry with clam, salmon, scallop, shrimp, bamboo, eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper in light green curry sauce. When I heard "pot pie", I automatically thought of chicken pot pie. However, this puff pastry is much better! It tasted flakey and great with the curry sauce. I also noticed they have a dinner menu! This place got a variety of menu items and you guys should definitely not sleep on this! COVID-19 Prevention Procedures: - Contact tracing form - Temperature check read more

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Finally got here to use my Xmas gift card! I had lobster pad Thai and friend had soft crab shell sandwich. We'd eat it again - that's the test. Would you eat it again? Pad Thai was generous serving and great flavor. Dessert was a tiny dark chocolate pyramid. Hits the spot. The service is very helpful and seating is airy and roomy. Wonderful place. read more

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Awesome beautiful desserts and yummy food. A MUST for any foodie! Put it on your list!

Amazing and delightful bakery it reminds me of Europe and love the chocolate pyramid Will go often read more

What's not to love about this ultra local, extra delicious, family owned and operated business? I've had my eye on this bistro and pastry bar for a while now, and finally got the chance to check 'em out this past week! Conveniently located in the Na Lama Kukui Center (formerly the Pacific Gentry Center), this biz is serving up delicious eats and treats on the regular. Specializing in Asian fusion cuisine with French style cooking and South East Asian flavors, their four-course menu is one you definitely don't want to miss. Don't even get me started on their wide variety of pastries--with over 40 of them to choose from in their sparkling clean showcase, deciding what to get may be the toughest decision you'll have to make all day. Masterfully crafted and beautifully presented, each pastry is a work of art. Have you seen some of the pics?! This place is amazing; from their signature chocolate pyramids to their tarts, cheesecakes, and my personal favorite: their earl grey dessert, I can't stay away. And if their delectable desserts aren't enough to entice you to give this place a try, maybe their extensive menu of food might help. If you're on the hunt for fine-dining in a casual setting, this is the perfect place. It's not very often that you'll find a restaurant that serves up gourmet food at an unbeatable price. read more

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A must place for very cute and delicious desserts! Totally would go back staff was super sweet at well read more

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Everything was excellent Have just about every dessert there Very good service they remember you when I walk I. read more

I loved everything about Tiny Pyramid! All of their desserts were beautiful and delicious. The place was so charming and I enjoyed the ambience. They also serve coffee, tea and juice. Tiny Pyramid is a great place to come to meet a friend or end the date night with their awesome desserts. They have a really nice variety or desserts to choose from. They are known for their Chocolate Pyramid, but have at least two dozen different things to choose from. We tried the Raspberry Chocolate Pyramid, regular Chocolate Pyramid, Strawberry Shortcake, Eclair, and Mango Peach cake. All were good, but our favorite was the Raspberry Pyramid! Parking in front of the Design Center building on Nimitz. read more

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This place is a pastry heaven. Tiny Pyramid offers beautifully made and artfully decorated pastries along with variety of lunch and dinner options. I usually start off by writing about food and then onto desert but Tiny Pyramid changes that order. Pastries are to die for here. They are beautiful, colorful and shiny. The hardest part?? choosing which option to get! Now the food : You can either order a la carte or choose from their four course menu which consists of soup/salad, appetizer, main and desert. Lobster Pad Thai (stir-fried rice noodle and egg in citrus xo sauce, topped with Maine lobster tail and garnished with bean sprout ), Fisherman's Pot Pie (puff pastry with clam, salmon, scallop, shrimp, bamboo, eggplant, zucchini, and red bell pepper in green curry sauce), Sea Scallop Napoleon (puff pastry with scallop, eggplant, red bell pepper, and zucchini in lemongrass curry sauce) and Lamb Wellington (lamb chop wrapped in puff pastry, served with red bell pepper, sweet pea, and mashed potato in black pepper cream sauce) are some of the dishes I've tried and liked. Overall a very nice experience with great food and DESERT options! read more

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My non-profit board loves having our monthly meetings at Tiny Pyramid because there's lots of space, the most accommodating staff, BYOB, and the best desserts to end the night on! My favorite dish so far is the Rosemary Cream Noods with tofu and veggies -- definitely hits the spot. As for desserts, I'm a sucker for their tarts and pyramids!!! My goal is to try a new dessert every time I'm there :) There's also ample parking, two gender-neutral bathrooms, and WiFi available. Casual atmosphere with excellent service. read more

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Pure LOVE and BLISS each and every time I visit Tiny Pyramid! The service is top notch and attentive with friendly staff (KUDOS to Lesley!) for an experience you'll never forget. Time and time again we order the Tuna Wellington, Green Curry, Crab BLT Sandwich and Fisherman's Pot Pie! then for dessert, we always try something new with their ENDLESS assortment of tarts, cheesecakes, chocolate pyramids (etc. etc. etc.!). Number ONE place for a small separate, individually wrapped, mess free desserts for a party or birthday! Anytime I need a quiet place to meet a friend or host a business lunch, I go to this place! Can't wait to go back! read more

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Tiny Pyramid is pastry and bistro bar boasts a variety of sweet and savory delights. I am obsessed with their desserts and make sure to stop by every time I visit home. For my most recent trip, we hosted a bridal shower for my dear friend and had a great time. The staff were very accommodating when we had to switch the time to earlier. Although we weren't as impressed with the savory foods, the cake we ordered turned out beautifully and was the perfect amount of sweetness. I will keep coming back for the pastries and cakes! read more

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I'm only giving this four stars because I hardly had anything (just an ice tea), but it worked perfectly for a work meeting and having coffee/desserts. The selection was amazing, there was plenty of parking (I biki'ed from my apartment and there is a station at Dole Cannery), and lots of seating. I'd definitely recommend it for a work meeting or dinner meeting. Everyone seemed to love their selection so I'll definitely be back! read more

Looking for a little sweet treat? I've been here for their lunch, but had to come back to try some of their delicious pastries as well. @tinypyramid.hnl has done it! If you love small delicate flakey pastries then you gotta check this place out. Today I got to try their apple walnut tart, and Limited edition"fruit basket". The flavor of the tart was similar and texture to a pecan pie with slightly sweet flavorings from the apple and nice crunch from the nuts. The crust was dense, flaky, buttery, and delicious pairing perfectly well to the sweetness of the filling. The fruit basket pastry was also good, but not as good as the tart. The bottom layer was a light and airy cake topped with a light whipped cream and assortment of fruit all wrapped around a thin layer of white chocolate. While this is only a small insight to what this café has to offer, you definitely need to try this place out and see some of the other delicious desserts this place has go check them out if you haven't already! read more

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A bistro and pastry bar specializing in Asian fusion cuisine and French-style desserts. The counter inside has a such long row of beautiful cakes that it was difficult to choose which one to try! We came for lunch and I found the food to be a bit lacking, but the cake was delicious. ----- Soft Shell Crab BLT: deep fried panko crusted soft shell crab served on toasted sesame bun, avocado, bacon, lettuce, tomato, and maple dijon aioli. Comes with house salad ($15). The overall flavor was good, but the bun was hardly toasted and the crab was not freshly fried. Salad was simple. ----- Green Curry: bamboo, basil, eggplant, red bell pepper, and zucchini. Served with jasmine rice. Choice of tofu ($12), chicken ($12), or seafood ($15). Had the chicken for protein. The curry was not that spicy and decent albeit too salty to eat by itself. ----- Thai Tea Mousse Cake: Thai tea custard mousse with flourless chocolate cake ($5.50). The cake was very rich and moist with a noticeable Thai tea flavor. It was without a doubt the highlight of the meal. ----- Thai Tea ($4.50). ----- Definitely make a reservation in advance via phone if planning on dining in. Only limited outside seating is available as the inside only showcases the baked and packaged goods. We showed up early to our reservation and were seated, but couldn't be waited on as the kitchen was busy servicing all the other tables. The place is located within the Na Lama Kukui Center (Old Pacific Gentry Center), which has Wi-Fi and a restroom that are both accessible by asking for the code. If possible, don't walk from Chinatown; it was confusing and we had to walk through a stretch of homeless tents. read more

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Wanted a nice, refreshing lunch and was pleasantly surprised and ultimately blown away by the amazing food we ordered. Everything was flavorful, savory, and refreshing that we didn't leave anything leftovers. The TUNA HAMILTON was EXCELLENT. The puff pastry encompassed the tuna egg spinach mixture and exploded with tumultuous flavors in my mouth. The puff pastry itself was out of this world. We ordered a "sharesies" LAO ROLL and I have to say it's better than most summer rolls out there. The SOFT SHELL CRAB SANDWICH was topped with guacamole and fresh veggies. It was prepared with an amazing panko-like crust and every bite was delicious. The ladies working were very friendly, kind, and personable and offered top-tier service. I can't wait to go back for another exceptional lunch. DEFINITELY a MUST. read more

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Special thank you to Justine K. for recommending we try this place! I haven't seen my girlfriends since what feels like the dawn of dirt. Every time arrangements were attempted, there were schedule conflicts. So when we FINALLY nailed down a date, the next obvious question was WHERE SHALL WE EAT? Nothing too expensive, or fancy, or far, or limited... And so, Tiny Pyramid was chosen. Location is on Ala Moana Blvd/Nimitz/Iwilei area. If you're heading west on Ala Moana, get ready to turn right after Sumner Street, past Ross Stores into the old Gentry Design Center complex (now Na Lama Kukui). If you see City Mill and the road that leads to the Dole Theaters, you've gone too far. There is MORE than enough parking... A+ in my book. Walk into the main entrance and TP is on your left. Space and seating is limited, so best to make reservations if you plan to dine in. No more than 5 four-top tables crowd the dining room. Service is pleasant no matter who tends to you. The pâtisserie and dessert side is on your left as you enter, the dining room to your right. Cozy, decor is très français, and welcoming with cute quotes and quaint accents. My girlfriends and I shared four dishes, family style to try a little bit of everything. The Baked Lobster Avocado was a unanimous hit. The baguette was perfectly toasted maintaining its fluffy center, with a heaping mound of fresh lobster meat in a decadent chili aioli sauce. Paired with the side of alfalfa sprouts and avocado cream sauce brought this appetizer to the next level. If I could eat this as a sandwich meal, I'd be one and done! The pâte chaud was mediocre; decent flavor but could use a kick of spice or texture to elevate the dish. Salad was par for the course. Thai Yellow Curry with Shrimp: delicious and indulgent. Spice added dimension without overshadowing flavor, something I appreciate when eating curries. Disappointment from my two guests were voiced that the rice was overcooked and didn't taste like jasmine, but I didn't mind at all. Rosemary Cream Pasta with Chicken was another fan fave, but I personally wouldn't shout it from the rooftops. My fault... some of the curry mixed with the pasta so my appreciation for the dish was skewed. Desserts were BEYOND. Easily three dozen different morsels of perfection await your gaze in their display case. I felt like Indiana Jones in The Last Crusade when the Grail Knight Robert Eddison speaks his famous words, "You MUST choose... but choose WISELY." How does one take on such a daunting task without buckling under the pressures of dessert regret?? Easy. Order a TON of them! So we chose SEVEN heavenly works of perfection. The waitress even recommended the order in which to eat them. I loved that! From beginning to end: the Lychee Lime, Strawberry Shortcake, Thai-ny Tea, Lilikoi Cheesecake, Clafoutis Tart, Napoleon, and Chocolate Pyramid. All exceptional in their own way, and the more I try to rate them from least to most fave, the more confused I get. Which shows it all comes down to what you're personally craving. Would I return? Most definitely. read more

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