This place exceeds my expectation and is the definition of hole in the wall. As first time customers, my friend and I both ordered the four course dinner ($34) which includes your choice of soup or salad, appetizer, main entree and any dessert of your choice. I love that almost everything on their menu is included in the four course set! CREAM OF CORN W/ BLUE CRAB- amazing!! BAKED OYSTER- wonderful!! SMOKED SALMON RANGOON - very unique and delicious!! FISHERMAN POT PIE- definitely worthy of being a main entree and star of the dine in experience. Pastry was VERY flaky, not oily, every single type of seafood was cooked very well to emphasize their texture and flavor, served with delicious green curry sauce and well-paired vegetables. I was stuffed but still managed to clear every one of my plate. BAKED OPAKAPAKA- fish was cooked well, my friend doesn't want the tomato sauce and since everything is made to order, they were able to substitute for the citrus butter sauce instead. DESSERT: I have to say I love the variety of desserts they offer (probably 25+ kinds). The desserts are good but fell short of amazing for me (I'm a cake fanatic). In my opinion, the LILIKOI CHEESECAKE was good but nothing you can't get elsewhere. PLUM TART - beautiful presentation (looks like a rose), but honestly a little dry and not that delicious. Got a taste of the TINY PYRAMID, delicious, very rich, but you will like it if you're a chocolate person. BLACK SESAME MOUSSE CAKE- the texture of the mousse cake is better than their other dessert, but the flavor of the black sesame was so subtle, it's almost masked by the cookies and cream. When I return, which I 100% will, I would try a different mousse cake next time, like Thai tea or earl grey or perhaps their tiramisu. Seating was comfortable. Staff friendly and helpful, attentive. Pricing very reasonable. I love that it is not in the midst of touristy area. Plenty of parking. Be aware that Apple map will lead you into the liliha bakery plaza when it is actually ACROSS from there, located in plaza with "indich collection" inside the building! read more

See all

Finally got to stop in here after wanting to for months. I've tried the desserts from here before which are top notch but had never actually gone in to eat. Our waiter was admittedly pretty awkward but friendly. My friend and I tried their garlic shrimp salad (nice subtle flavors, not overpowering garlic, shrimp just slightly overcooked); lobster avocoda toast (too rich for my tastes but if you want something that tastes rich and decadent then go for it); fisherman's pot pie (delicious, I love green curry and the puff pastry was buttery and flaky); and the seafood brioche ( brioche was crunchy and buttery and the sauce was peppery and full of flavor) Then of course we needed dessert because you don't come here and skip out on the pastries. We tried the lilikoi chocolate (I'm and sucker for lilikoi and this was amazing); mocha cake (like a more coffee flavored tiramisu); and chocolate pyramid (rich not too sweet chocolate mousse) Will definitely be back to try more. They have so many options especially desserts that I need to make my way through. read more

See all

Tiny Pyramid is located on Nimitz across of Liliha Bakery. We came here on a Friday night for dinner and this place was packed! Luckily their parking lot was huge so there was no problem there. 4 Course Meal (Menu A $32 or Menu B $36) Course 1 (Salad/Soup) - The salad was pretty plain. I didn't care for it. The soup however was very good. Its was a cream of corn with blue crab meat. Very delicious. Course 2 (Escargot/Baked Lobster Avo) - This isn't your typical escargot dish. This dish is a baguette stuffed with escargot! Soooo yummy. The flavors on the lobster avo was phenomenal! Course 3 (Laotian Pot Pie/ Lamb Wellington) - The pot pie was so good and filling. It was stuffed with chicken, zucchini, carrots, onions and potatoes. The lab wellington was delicious too! They wrapped the lamb in a puff pastry dough and served it with potatoes, carrots, peas, red bell peppers and mash potatoes. Also very filling! Course 4 (Pick any dessert from the showcase) So I only have pictures of the dessert case. I didn't get a picture of the desserts we picked. We were so full, we decided to take them to go... unfortunately the moment we got home, my boyfriend dropped the box :( So it got all smashed, but it still tasted really good! Haha. read more

See all

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

A cute place that used to be JJs in Kaimuki! The restaurant is located along Nimitz inside the design plaza. Although it's an odd location, there is lots of parking available, especially at night. My friend and I made a reservation for 7 pm on Friday night and we're seated immediately. They have a few tables inside and a bunch of tables outside. It's a bit chilly if you sit inside, so remember to bring a jacket just in case! We decided to get the 4 course meals to try a little bit of everything. You get a choice of soup or salad, appetizer, entree, and dessert for $32 or $36 (for premium entrees). We both started with the corn cream soup with blue crab meat. It was delicious and filled with a good amount of crab meat! Between the two options, the soup is definitely the better deal if you're a fan of seafood. For appetizers, I ordered the soft shell crab and my friend got the escargot. We tried a bit of each. The crab was excellently fried and flavored. I would recommend! It only comes with one crab, so it is a smaller portion of what you would normally get if you ordered ala carte. My friend got the escargot that came with toasted bread and sauce. It was good, but not amazing. For entrees, I chose the lobster pasta and my friend got the lamb Wellington (both off $36 set). The lobster tail was a great size, but flavor was just okay. It came over a bed of pasta with veggies. The lamb Wellington was divine and so good! I would get that next time for sure. For dessert, you can pick any dessert from the case. Of course, they are known for the chocolate pyramid, but they also have a bunch of tarts and cakes. I tried the mango peach cake which was good and fresh. I would also go back just to try all of the different cakes! All in all, it was a great dinner and good price. I think they serve smaller portions with the set menu, but you're very full at the end. The servers were so nice and friendly also. They checked back every so often and answered all my questions about the different dishes. Well def be back! read more

See all

A friend of ours mention the former JJ Bistro is now Tiny Pyramid on Nimitz. For the love of the dark chocolate pyramid, we just had to come and try. The dark chocolate pyramid is as sinfully delish as ever! The rest of the dishes are good enough, but not wow... They have "out door" seating in the building, with safe social distance. The service was very efficient and friendly. Plenty parking in front of the building. The best thing is: BYBO! read more

See all

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

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

Tiny Pyramid - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

See all

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

This is definitely a hidden gem! -HAVE TO MAKE RESERVATIONS (during COVID)-VERY LIMITED SEATING- Service was good, I think they maybe short staff so we had to get up a couple times to get water refilled etc..but other than that they were attentive Food was ALL very tasty Prices were average $10 for a small pizze, $14 for a good sandwich w/salad Presentation of the food was EXCELLENT-everything (except pizza) was in pyramid shape The only negative is the parking which they don't have control over but to make a 5 star review the experience starts from when you get there, parking, hostess greeting you etc. My dad LOVED IT..still can't stop talking about it 3 days later!!! read more

See all

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

See all

I've come here a couple times to try out their desserts, lots of hits and misses. My favorite are the black sesame and sweet potato cakes. Big misses are their tarts and cheesecakes. The tarts just tastes like you're eating crust and the cheesecakes are just topped with syrup. You don't get much flavor of the fruit flavors since it's not incorporated into the actual cheesecake. My friend was craving sweets so I brought her here to try, unfortunately this time around was not a good experience.... so she won't be coming back. There was MOLD on her cheesecake. When we drove back home to eat our sweets, we opened up the box and noticed mold on her cheesecake. We quickly called the business and luckily they said they'll give us store credit... kind of turned off after experiencing that tho... read more

See all

You're in the Nimitz and Iwilei area and looking for a place to eat besides the usual? Tiny Pyramid could be your answer. Located in the the business building between Ross and City Mill on the Ewa side of Nimitz Hwy. Parking is usually plentiful in the evenings, but not sure during lunch hours. The restaurant is in the lobby of the center of the building on the ground floor. You'll see on the left side the only business with tables outside the establishment. Only have been here one time and came for a b-day celebration... and if wasn't for the company, I'd would've been less satisfied with my meal. Especially, when going to a new place with a group, you get the opportunity to taste other dishes and experience more than what you ordered. Decided on a pre-fixed meal with options you got to choose from and went something like this... Started my selection with the soup... was a Cream of Corn with Blue Crab... pretty good start, but wish had little bit more crab inside... was still tasty. Up next was a Baked Lobster Avo... was like a crostini with a baked lobster in cheese on top and that was pretty good also and I could've ate 3 more pieces myself. The main course was a Pouched Lobster Tail... The tail was cooked just right but I didn't care for the sauce as much as I'd wanted to... the pasta was cooked perfect but the sauce, to me, didn't go well together. Being a hungry person that I usually am, my main course must satisfy my hunger and this did not. Not really a bad mark, and others might have a different palette than I do, so don't let this stop you from trying this @least once. My finale was dessert and I with all the selections they had here... and I really had a hard time deciding because everything looked gud... went with the Blueberry Tart. Nice thing about this dish, the berries don't have to be ripe... a few were tart but the creamy filling and the crust all blended well together. Now, these were just my choices... the others in our group tried a couple different items and my favorite tasting was of the Escargot. This was an appetizer and the bread that came with this dish was delish! Forget clams with bread... this was my first time having Escargot with bread. Usually, I've only had Escargot with a buttery sauce in a ceramic dish, and bread with the cheese and what ever sauce they used was a game changer for me! If I had know was this gud, I would've gotten this instead of the Avo. Overall, the appetizers were way better than the main courses and the desserts, well they speak for themselves... will have to try lunch here and see how the main dishes are then. Hoping they improve the main dishes to match their appetizer and desserts, but till next time, Grind On! Pau! read more

See all

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

Two Fridays ago, as I was trying to finish up a report, I heard rustling near my cubicle and turned around to find our office secretary panicking about what we should do for Boss' Day. Since it was almost near the end of the day, my brain cells were not as fresh, so I tried to figure out what we could do for take-out. We also had to keep in mind that most of our employees were trying to be healthy, so a place that offered a decent meal but without all of the extra calories. For some odd reason, the desserts at Tiny Pyramid popped up in my mind and I remembered that they had a little cafe, so when I looked up their menu and suggested the idea to our secretary, she got to work on securing orders for our office. Once we had a list of orders for our Boss' Day Luncheon, I called to place the order. The woman who initially answered the phone sounded irritated but I was able to put the order in and gave a time and date for pick-up. I was a little concerned since the woman had not confirmed the order with me before we hung up but fortunately it worked out that I needed to put another last minute order in and the next woman I talked to not only added the additional order but also confirmed the items we had already called in. When we went to pick-up the orders, it was quick and painless. We were directed to enter the store for assistance with our orders, were able to pay at the front, and our items were all neatly packed away with utensils. We could not have spent more than about 5-10 minutes, if even that, during our check-out process. We had a mix variety of orders for our office: Garlic Shrimp Salad, Croissant Sandwich, Tuna Wellington, Pate Chaud, and the Soft Shell Crab BLT. I personally ordered the Soft Shell Crab BLT because I noticed that it had good reviews on Yelp. Since I have never had soft shell crab before, I was not sure what to expect but I actually quite enjoyed it. The vegetables and cream sauce that they had paired with the burger bun balanced well with the earthy flavors that the soft shell crab had. In addition, since the sandwich came with a side of house salad with sesame dressing, it helped make what would have otherwise possibly been a heavy meal feel a lot more balanced. I would definitely recommend this if you are looking for something different or want to try soft shell crab. The only minor complaint I had was that the meal ($16+) left me hungry after, so I am not sure in terms of the portions that the cost is worth it. The general consensus from our office was that they too enjoyed their meals though one of my work moms who had the Croissant Sandwich mentioned that while the bread was good, she was a bit disappointed with the proteins included since it was like Oscar Mayer deli meat. Overall, Tiny Pyramid continues to deliver the same cafe and pastry items that JJ Bistro in Kaimuki once did. The consistency of their recipes and items are nostalgic for those who used to frequent Tiny Pyramid when they were JJ Bistro but also excite new fans of Tiny Pyramid as well. Plus, now that is more centrally located, it will be easier for people to stop by for a visit especially since parking is no issue whatsoever. read more

Tiny Pyramid - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

See all

Besides having visually pleasing and delicious dessert, this woman owned business is also very customer friendly. This review is for dessert only but I hope to one day try their meals! Their apple walnut tart was my favorite, it was the perfect symphony of tastes and simply divine as were all the others on my plate. I was greedy and couldn't decide so I ended up with 6 choices of dessert. Bonus for outdoor seating as well! I'll be back to this lovely little cafe that's so reminiscent of Paris bistros! read more

See all

I was sooo happy to hear that JJ's returned as the Tiny Pyramid! Kudos to the family! The new location is a + & -. - further away so can't easily go to pick up a chocolate pyramid. + further away so can't easily go, better for my waistline, lol. + more parking, although can be tricky exiting Nimitz. Picked up 2 of my favs: Blueberry tart - topped with so many fresh blueberries! Chocolate Lilikoi - The lilikoi mousse is light & smooth atop a chocolate sponge cake. Topped with fruit & a squiggle of chocolate completes the yumminess! Now I'll have to plan extra time to stop by whenever I head to Costco or Regal Dole for a movie! read more

See all

I love the pastries from Tiny Pyramid! They're gorgeous and delicious! My favorite is their fruit tart, it's not too sweet and has just the right amount of tartness to it. The desserts are a bit on the pricier side, they range from about $5-7 each. read more

Tiny Pyramid - Cakes and fruit tarts - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

See all

So happy to see my favorite little gem thriving! Loved their 4 course menu, its the best value, amazing flavor combos and of course because it includes their amazing desserts! Tucked away along Nimitz, this family owned cafe is such a hidden gem. They combine French-Thai flavors and have outstanding desserts! Ample parking in the plaza and they moved their seating to right outside their store. I love their version of escargot. Instead of the typical tray with the baked over cheese/herb/garlic mixture, they serve it in this delicious sauce with a baguette. It's awesome, definitely try it! Needless to say, I'm sure every dessert is awesome. The presentation of all of their dishes is very high end even if the ambience is a bit more casual. Definitely call to get a reservation. Every table was full when we dined for dinner on a Friday night. read more

See all

I wanted to find a place special for my boyfriend's birthday surprised dinner. I was yelping through restaurants and found Tiny Pyramid. The food looked really unique and had dishes that my boyfriend would like. Located on Nimitz Highway and has ample parking. This small restaurant is tucked inside this building. During COVID times I just wanna do take out order. I ordered the 2 - four course meal which lets you choose options of the dish in each course. Got the cream corn soup. Ordered the lamb Wellington, seafood puff pastry, Baked lobster, Soft shell crab, (sides separately: pork pate chaud, tuna puff), and desserts (raspberry pistachio tart and Thai cheesecake). My boyfriend likes any food that is flaky so most of the things I ordered were puffs.The puffs were excellent. The seafood dish was OK tasting for me. The lamb Wellington...the meat was tender. It is very rare that restaurants make it so well. The baked lobster avo were small bites and cheesy. Perfect appetizer. The softshell crab was crispy and gives it flavor along with the sauce. The soup was creamy and sweet. The two puffs that I order separately was actually very good! Don't forget to ask them to toast it. There were so many varieties of desserts in the showcase and I wanted to try it all. It was so difficult to narrow it down to two desserts. The raspberry pistachio tart was very fruity. Thai cheesecake was much more lite than I thought it would be, kind of like a mousse texture. It did have a strong Thai tea taste to it and very sweet. We definitely love the food and the pretty desserts. I would come back mostly for special occasions. I would recommend the four course meal as you can try different dishes for under $40. read more

See all

Dinner in Honolulu... Tiny Pyramid took the place of EAT on Nimitz Highway, across from Liliha Bakery. This spot at Na Lama Kukui (formerly Gentry Pacific Design Center) was vacant for a few months. I had been watching for a replacement restaurant and was so happy when my friend wanted to dine here! I called and made reservations for a party of 8. I left a message and Tiny Pyramid promptly returned my call. Since I was in the area, I checked the place out the day before our dinner to confirm our reservation and selected indoor seating for the air conditioning and better privacy. The outdoor seating, although covered, has a slight breeze and I would have felt lost with so much space. Indoor seating feels brighter and cleaner somehow... For $36, I had the Four Course menu. My choices were: Cream of Corn Soup with Blue Crab - delicious! Baked Lobster Avo - very good! Lamb Welington - good! Fruit Tart - beautiful and just right! I was really pleased with the friendly service, great food, free parking, convenient restroom, and nice environment! I'd return for brunch, lunch, snack, or dinner any day! By the way...Tiny Pyramid refers to an interesting dessert...it's like a smooth, decadent chocolate mousse, but thicker! I enjoyed it (on a later visit) with a heated, flakey, perfect croissant...YUMM! read more

See all

We went to a friend's anniversary party here and we found it to be ok. I guess you could say I'm not really a fine dining kind of person but you would figure for a Thai themed fine dining restaurant that the staff would at least be dressed appropriately. They were dressed very casually and one of the waiters was in shorts and a shirt which looked very unclean. The service was otherwise good and I was fine with the dishes they served. The ambience was sitting outside the restaurant which was mainly the kitchen but the tables were set outside the hallway fronting the restaurant. It can be hot during the day but we were there for dinner so it was cold enough. The restrooms were located down the hall of the shopping complex which all other businesses were closed during the evening. The restrooms were dark but were clean. I would recommend for women to go with someone. Even though they have a security guard in the front you nevI had the scallops for both my app and main course. It was ok. The highlight of the evening was my pyramid signature chocolate dessert. It was delish. Not too sweet and just right. I ate the whole thing. read more

See all

Wow, what a find!! Where to start. My friend Rory brought me here for lunch, a quaint little spot with lots of flair. From the expansive flavorful diverse cuisine to the multiple variety of desserts. Service is over the top, family owned with lots of passion. It's one of these places that once you go it becomes your new favorite Secret spot to eat. Personal opinion food quality is on level with Miro but $200 less. Best part is BYOB and there's no corkage fee and they supply the wine glasses. Price point very reasonable. Plenty of parking Open lot with security. read more

See all

Tiny Pyramid is located in Nā Lama Kukui Plaza on Nimitz Highway, the commercial complex formerly known as Gentry Pacific Design Center. If you were a fan of JJ Bistro in Kaimuki on Waialae, you will experience the same offering in the restaurant and bakery. There is a ton of parking and seating inside and outside. The food is French and Thai cuisine fusion. They don't have alcohol but invite you to bring your own booze without a corkage fee. If you forgot, Longs is a short walk away so you can go grab some beer or wine to go with your meal. While we were here for dinner, I did peak at their lunch menu which look like a great selection and reasonable prices. Can't wait to come back! For dinner, they have a four course menu for $36. You select between a small salad or corn chowder with blue crab. An array of scrumptious appetizers to choose from. Then your dinner entree and a dessert from the huge assortment they offer. The braised duck is an additional $3 and for the double braised lobster is an additional $9. The soup came in a cup with a light cream broth with strong corn flavor and they didn't skimp on the crab. I enjoyed this and corn and crab are two of my favorite things. I choose the baked oysters as my appetizer. Ohh myy gawd! That was a flavorful punch with three perfectly cooked oysters. Very happy that was my selection. It be hard to pick something different next time. For my entree, I got the braised duck leg. So tender, moist and flavorful!! I shared some with the rest of the table and they all had the same reaction. I had a bite of the lamb wellington and that was quite enjoyable too! Puff pastry was perfect and lamb was cooked to a medium. Very tasty sauce that came with both dished. Both had mashed potatoes and veggies as sides. Picking dessert from their 35 or so items was a feat. I wanted one of everything! I tried their citrus tart and that was delicious! Had a bite of the other desserts at the table and found I enjoyed their blueberry cheesecake a lot too. Service was great! I'll definitely be back to try other things! If you are looking for some delicious and fancy looking dessert, they have a counter full. Just walk in, pick, pay and off you go. read more

See all

BYOB. We came for dinner and I didn't know it was BYOB so I was a little disappointed I couldn't enjoy some wine with my dinner, but just so happened my friend was gifted a bottle of wine and had it in her car. Crisis averted! There are lots to choose from the menu, but we felt the 4 course menu for $32 or $36 (depending on your entrée) was just too good of a deal to pass up. I started with the cream of corn with blue crab meat and I liked it especially because it was not thick, but still very tasty. For my appetizer, I had the lao roll - a lemongrass curry chicken summer roll - and served with a small salad. For my entrée, I had the lobster pad thai which I loved. The yummy lobster sat on top of a generous portion of tangy pad thai. In fact, all the portions were generous and I began to worry I wouldn't have room for dessert! For the dessert course, you have your choice of any dessert from the showcase. The showcase is not a sight to be missed. It is filled with masterpiece pastries including cakes, cheesecakes, and more. I went with a nice light strawberry shortcake, but once I had a bite of my friend's cheesecake, I instantly regretted my choice. I will definitely get the cheesecake next time! Wonderful service and plentiful parking! read more

Chef JJ and his delectable array of French / Asian inspired little tarts of joy are back! A reboot of JJ's Bistro. A welcome, scaled down menu with scaled up prices. All good, it brings the restaurant into 2018 where freshness matters. Besides, $10 for a puff pastry and pork "sandwich" plus a side salad is a deal. It's location in the Gentry Pacific Design Center AKA Na Lama Kukui, comes with loads of parking. Indoor (echo chamber) / "outdoor" (out of the resto but enclosed within a larger building) seating. Clean, casual vibe. Note: this is a preliminary review and conservative rating based on a single lunch service. It will be updated with future visits. Same French food with South East Asian influences as the former JJ's Bistro. The pate chaude shows off a very well made, buttery, flakey puff pastry surrounding a well seasoned, juicy, light ground pork patty. Reminiscent of an XLB in juiciness and taste. The tuna wellington uses the same puff pastry this time filled with seasoned ahi, wilted spinach and smashed hard boiled egg. Both pair perfectly with the accompanying house salad in a creamy vinaigrette. For $7, the Khang Lao soup is a worth a try. Clams, white fish, shrimp, baby octopus, baby corn and tomato swimming in tart steamy broth flavored with tamarind and lemongrass. The seafood is overcooked by Western standards but considering this is Thai... Pastries (mango tart and pumpkin cheesecake sampled) are less sweet and far more balanced than American desserts. Sadly the tart shell was undercooked and still pasty and the mangos were not ripe, tart and rubbery. Very friendly, efficient service. BYOB a plus. A great reboot of a solid, dependable eatery that delivers on value. read more

See all

I haven't heard of "TINY PYRAMID" until a friend mentioned going there to celebrate her birthday. After our plans finalized, I quickly looked up this restaurant on Yelp. Wow! Everything looked amazing! I couldn't wait to go and celebrate our friend's birthday there! Well, the day arrived and I was ready to go and experience this place for myself. I didn't know where the restaurant was, and so I used my GPS to guide me there. For those of you who don't know where it is, it is located on Nimitz Highway in the Design Center Building on the ground floor across from Liliha Bakery. Pretty easy to find and plenty of parking. As I approached the restaurant, I noticed diners eating outside of the restaurant. Our party was sitting inside of a private room to the back right of the restaurant. Next to us, was another large party. Apparently, this room was the only indoor dining option. I ordered from their Four Course Menu A $32. You have choices to choose from for each course. Here were my choices: 1st course: cream of corn soup with blue crab- light, creamy and dreamy 2nd course: baked lobster avo-yum, yum, yum. "To die for!" I wished this was my main course. It was rich, tasty and flavorful. So glad I chose this. 3rd course: Fisherman's pot pie-very tasty and little spicy. I was a little disappointed because the portion was "TINY" and not filling. Not too much seafood...there were more veggies. The seafood were bite sized and "TINY," too. I was still hungry. I wouldn't order this again. 4th course: LILIKOI cheesecake. Yummy, light and subtle. All in all, I had a nice dining experience here and I would come back here again. The atmosphere, service and food were good. So, if you are in the mood to try "TINY PYRAMID." Go and check them out, you'll thank me for that! read more

See all

A nice outing and lunch. Very friendly staff seated us without reservations when they opened at 11 a.m.! I went with the complete meal: soup or salad, appetizer, entree, and dessert for $37. What a deal! Does anyone HATE not being able to share food anymore? I do! I started with corn chowder, baked lobster, lamb Wellington, and mixed berry klafoutis! It was really tasty. My only recommendation is not to overcook the lamb Wellington. My lamb was medium, all brown, which was a little tough...I prefer medium rare meat. But the sauce was absolutely delicious! The range of desserts is wonderful; it's hard to choose. But the klafoutis was great, a little tart, which I love, but pleasingly smooth and enjoyable! read more

I keep forgetting how good this place is. Tiny Pyramid is tucked away on N. Nimitz Hwy. in Nā Lama Kukui Center. They offer impressive savory items for lunch and dinner, but their desserts are amazing. The selection is so vast it'll make your head spin ranging from about $5-6. Sometimes you just need a little pick-me-up as you're running around town. This is the place to go. Before you leave take home a Paté Chaud, Tuna Wellington, croissant, or bag of cookies. read more

See all

Beautiful and delicious!!! The price is right and the service is excellent. Can't wait to come back again! Thank you for having us.! read more

See all

Yessss!! JJ's Bistro reincarnated!! :D Tiny Pyramids is owned by the daughters of the owners! Once I heard this place was open and they had their delicious pastries back, I knew I had to come here! This place is kind of hidden in the lobby of a random building off Nimitz. It's kind of across the street from Liliha Bakery. It has outdoor seating and a very small indoor seating area. I came here for lunch with a friend on a Saturday around 1pm. It was pretty deserted as the lunch rush was just ending when we got there. We were seated outside and given the lunch menus. For lunch, they offer sandwiches, salads, curries, pizza, pasta, and so much more! We had such a hard time deciding what to get because everything sounded so good! Here's what we ended up getting: Tuna Wellington: Tuna, mayo, spinach, and egg mixed together and stuffed in a light and flakey puff pastry. It was cut into 4 pieces and was presented with a nice mixed green salad. Presentation wise, ON POINT! It was beautifully plated and tasted delicious!! The puff pastry was crispy and buttery. The filling was just the right ratio. The salad had a really good vinaigrette tasting dressing. Veggie Croissant: My friend opted for this and loved it! It had all types of fresh veggies like tomato, alfalfa, lettuce, and cheese on a buttery croissant. Hers also came with a salad and the same dressing as my salad. For dessert, we got 2 different pastries: one was a fruit tart with all types of fruit on it, strawberry, banana, kiwi, mandarin oranges, and a blackberry! I have no idea how they make the fruit look sooo good but it looked too pretty to eat! It had a cookie crust with a creamy filling and the delicious fruits! They even gave us tiny dessert forks to eat with! It was too cute. The other was a Banana Haupia cake. Oh.my.gosh! This was soo good! The top layer was an airy moussey banana flavor while the bottom was a coconut cake with coconut flakes. It was then topped with banana, strawberry, and dark chocolate. All of these different textures made this such a treat! Overall, I absolutely LOVED everything. Very nice presentation, great service, delicious food, and it was really reasonable. Each sandwich was $10 and had pretty good portions and the desserts, you gotta try them out for yourself! They have a SIXTEEN FOOT case just for their pastries!! I'll definitely be back, SOON!! read more

See all

When JJ's Bistro closed a while back, I lamented over the fact that I would never have their delicious baked goods again. What made matters worse is that I never had the opportunity to sample their cuisine. Well, I'm here to say that the resurrection of JJ's Bistro into Tiny Pyramid put my worries to bed, because I was able to enjoy their pastries and their French fusion cuisine. My fiancé read their recent review in the Star Advertiser and we immediately bookmarked this spot as a future place to go. Little did I know that we'd have the opportunity to go just this past weekend! After a movie at Dole, we missioned to find Tiny Pyramid and found it in the middle of the Gentry Building in Iwilei. We parked in the lot, which had ample stalls, and found our way to Tiny Pyramid. We were seated outside on the patio and enjoyed pouring over their menu which was modernized from JJ's. We each opted for the prix-fixe menu at $36/person, which included a soup/salad; appetizer; entrée; and dessert from the case. What a steal for a 4-course French fusion dinner! We both started with the chef's salad, which was light and crisp. For my appetizer, I picked the baked lobster avocado toast - sublime! To break up the richness, there were cherry tomatoes and bean sprouts to top the toast with. My fiancé enjoyed their escargot, another winning, well-composed dish. For my main dish, I chose the lobster Pad Thai. The portion was huge and came with an entire lobster tail. Wow! The flavor was good, but I was missing some peanuts and spice. My fiancé ordered the Lamb Wellington, which featured two lamb chops baked into a puff pastry. Yum! Dessert was our choice out of the case, and I chose the strawberry shortcake and he chose the blueberry cheesecake. Both were well executed. Next time we will have to (re)try the chocolate pyramid! Thank you for opening again and giving us the chance to sample what makes your restaurant so special. We enjoyed the masterfully crafted cuisine and pastries. We will be back. read more

See all

I came here to celebrate my birthday with a nice lunch and some lilikoi cheesecake. I called a few days in advance, and they called me back same day to confirm my reservation. When I arrived, they knew who I was, and sat me in a nice private corner by a column. I ordered the cheese ravioli with lobster, and it was delicious. The tomato sauce was a little sweet, but the lobster was perfectly cooked, the ravioli was nice and melty, and there were slices of zucchini and peppers that worked well with the dish. The service was prompt. When I finished the food, they came out with the lilikoi cheesecake, along with a tiny chocolate pyramid with a candle. The cheesecake was the perfect size for an individual, and the lilikoi jam had a sweet but tart lilikoi taste. It had a very humble but classy feel, the food was delicious, and the employees went the extra way to make me feel special on my birthday, so 5 stars! I'll be back in a few days with my girlfriend. read more

Portions are small to begin with and then mix in the high price, I won't be back. I was hungry still afterwards.

We had our office Christmas dinner from Tiny Pyramid, and it didn't disappoint. It's fancy enough to feel like an "event" meal (even with COVID takeout), but there are reasonably priced options for people on a budget. I had the lamb wellington, which is a lamb medallion with a puff pastry crust, on top of mashed potatoes & vegetables. The lamb itself is very, very small, but tastes soooo good. It was also beautifully plated in the takeout box. The meal is small, but reasonably priced, and saves room for dessert, which is their specialty (I mean, c'mon, it's in the name). I went with the tiny pyramid, which is not so tiny. If you're a chocolate lover, go for the pyramid. My only complaint is that they use instant mashed potatoes. Hopefully, that's a covid cut-costs-to-stay-in-business measure and not an artistic choice. I do love me a bowl of instant mashed potatoes from time to time, just not from a "fancy" restaurant. But let's be real, you're not going to Tiny Pyramid for the potatoes, you're going for the dessert, and I don't think that will ever disappoint. read more

My office is in Iwilei with limited lunch time offerings so we were excited when we heard there was a new restaurant that opened close by. Tiny Pyramid seemed like an interesting choice of names so we decided to have lunch there today. Upon entering and seeing the glass case full on amazing desserts we knew we found a great spot. As other reviewers have commented, this is crew from JJs Bistro who have opened a new spot after the original closed recently. Open till 9 pm with a byob policy, I can see us grabbing a bottle of wine and heading over while the afternoon traffic cools down! Food: We ended up trying a couple of their lunch time quiche options which includes a house salad. I went with the Eggplant and Leek Quiche, the crust was amazingly flaky and buttery. The quiche itself was perfectly done which is not easy when it's in the miniature version. Food also came out very quickly and everything was wonderful. We looked at the dessert case but decided to save that for another visit. Service: I believe they just opened but coming I guess they are very experienced. I expect confusion, slower service, and slightly lower quality when establishments initially open but this was not the case with Tiny Pyramid. While they were cash only at this time, everything else service related was very smooth. Friendly, fast, and efficient was exactly what we experienced here..awesome! Atmosphere: Located in the spot where EAT formerly occupied in what used to be called the Gentry Pacific Design Center but now rebranded as Na Lama Kukui the restaurant as tables inside the service area as well as in the indoor lobby. I can see this place picking up during the lunch time as more business people working in the area discover the location. Value: Lunch menu ran about $10 - $12 with full entrees coming in higher depending on what you order. There is also two four course menus available for $32 and $36 that include a starter, appetizer, entree and dessert. Pair that with a byob bottle of wine for dinner and I think you have a great value! Overall: Excited to see this place take off. They are open until 9 pm which provides a great after work option for those in the area. While the Iwilei area can be sketch especially at night in the back street area, this location has a great parking lot right in front of the building which should be very safe and secure. We will definitely return numerous times in the future! read more

See all

Had a bridal shower here and also a favorite lunch spot with my mom who loves seafood. I absolutely love their corn soup with crab! It's what I get every single time. I've had the classic Asian and garlic shrimp salad which were both nice and not too heavy. My mom loves their pad Thai and their portions are generous without being too overwhelming. read more

One of my go to places. Food is wonderful...desserts are amazing! Special occasions are great here because of the pastries. Everyone gets to choose whatever they like. Very different to decide. They all look like miniature works of art! read more

This place has been on my bucket-list since COVID-19 last year because their desserts look heavenly! Each dessert was designed intricately, and I really wanted to try all of them! I finally got the chance to visit this place, they are located in the Na Lama Kukui Building on Nimitz. You will see the restaurant right at the entrance of the building. I went around Saturday late afternoon, so it was packed outside in the seating area. The restaurant doesn't just serve desserts, they also specialize in Asian and French Fusion cuisine! However my target today was their desserts. Upon entering, they only allow a limit of 4 people inside to order desserts and do a great job with taking temperatures before letting us in. Once we got in, WOW there was like 4 cases FULL of different types of desserts to choose from. Honestly, I was so overwhelmed, so I had to look at each case and really select the ones I want! They grouped certain desserts into different cases, such as, tarts, cheesecakes, and mousses. My selections were: Frou Frou (white chocolate with raspberry mousse on top of a thin layer of chocolate cake), lilikoi cheesecake, Matcha mousse, Lychee & Lime Mousse, Chocolate Pyramid and Apricot Tart. A total of 6 desserts came out to be almost $35....so around $5-$6 each, but it was worth it in my opinion as a dessert lover! I was quite surprised when trying each one with my family. I did notice the mousse selections were extremely light in flavor, like I was eating air. The flavor was there, but definitely not as strong as I had thought it would be. Me and my family would've liked them with a bit more flavor. On the other hand, I really enjoyed the Chocolate Pyramid and Lilikoi Cheesecake, both were delectably smooth in texture with a much more deeper flavor! The one dessert that kind of disappointed me was the Apricot Tart, I love apricots and I was expecting more sweet tangy flavor and a slight chew from the apricot and thought they were thinly sliced dried apricot pieces. Instead, they were more apricot jam than dried apricot fruit slices. It was a bit torched and the apricot to tart crust ratio made me taste more of the crust and burnt flavor from the torching than the apricot itself. Despite this, I still appreciate the effort that was put into each and every dessert, they were like pieces of rare art/gems. It was really hard for me to select which ones to try and even more harder for me to eat them! I'm so glad I came here and got to treat myself after a long semester in the mainland for school :) I will absolutely come back to try the other selections of dessert when I visit home again! read more

See all

We have never had a bad experience here! On our anniversary they treated us so well, we were ecstatic we chose to go here. Look at our cute desserts!! read more

Tiny Pyramid - Cafes Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii