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    Upscale Hawaii

    3.2 (409 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Seafood, Burgers
    Open Open 24 hours

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    UPSCALE HAWAII ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Divey
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Furikake salmon
    Jennifer W.

    It's been a while since I've eaten at Diners. I wanted hamburger steak but decided to eat something healthier. I got the furikake ahi and it was good not dry. I also got the furikake salmon, chicken katsu and chicken katsu curry. The only thing was our took a long time cuz it was busy (on a Friday night) and there was only one person in the front and one person doing the cooking. But we didn't mind the wait. The food was good and we'll go back next time to try other things.

    Signage
    Craig T.

    This morning stopped to have a quick breakfast at the old Diners in Kalihi . It's now called Upscale Hawaii . It's funny the new name it's the same old Diners . Maybe the menu change a little but same ordering counter limited tables with the cement seating like I remembered over 20years ago lol . I had their breakfast special not bad @ $9.95 2 eggs, rice, choice of meats , I decided on Vienna sausage and they gave 7 pieces very generous I've been to places they either gave between 4-5 . Service was like usual pretty slow the lady at the counter was getting the phone orders and the live customers orders mix up . So it took awhile with only 2 customers in front of me . Support local when possible

    Jessica R.

    First review of 2026, review way over due lol been here a bunch of times already. Upscale Hawaii, open 24-7, in the heart of kalihi, with the bomb ahi katsu and other kine local kine grindz??? No can go wrong wit that. My favorites from here is the Wingdings and ahi katsu. We come here every so often when we get off work late. Perfect, cuz not much places open late.. so u know what I mean... diners it is lol They are located next to Kapālama post office, right on king street, no can miss it. They have couple outdoor seating tables, but I would just take out and bring home to eat and pig out in the comfort of my own home lol If there's anything they could improve on would be customer service. The bunch of times I went was always different personality. Nice, and then just the norm, "how can I help you?".. maybe a little more enthusiasm lol who am i kidding, if I had to work overnight, I'd be grouchy AF or if I had to work PM periodt lol... no thanks. Lol.. nah but the last visit, was one guy, and he was on his phone for a sec, as I was in front ready to order. Everybody knows, in customer service, customers always come first. Lol. Would be nice if they opened up indoor seating? Maybe?! No but other than that, you gotta have the diners upscale menu! Go check em out everybody!

    Special Bruddah Moco
    Dan A.

    I tried their Special Bruddah Moco - and it's special alright...not special ed...but spashal. Aurite. So, the Special Bruddah Moco consists of two eggs ( your choice of how they're cooked ) , brown gravy, on a bed of rice ( options there as well). The special: Palm Corned Beef. Quite good. Ordered via the Beluga app. $13 for a solid breakfast. Open 24 hours; the negative being you have homeless derelicts. This morning, there was a typical deranged individual talking/arguing ( to/with its invisible enemies) and changing clothes Parking stalls in an L-shape around the perimeter of the former Diners..

    Fried poke
    Tanya T.

    Arrived late and was so grateful to find a local food spot that was serving up the grinds. We got grilled ahi steak ($16.95) and fried poke ($8.50). The online interface was easy to navigate when placing this order. The portion of the fried poke was tiny but ample. We enjoyed our pricey meal and would definitely visit again.

    Mochiko chicken and bbq chicken mix
    Jon B.

    Two things to ask before you decide on coming here. Do you want a delicious meal? Do you want prompt service? This checks off both on my list. If you're a person that prefers casual, and ONO food come here! That's just the food and speedy kitchen service! This restaurant is also 24 hours! Pro tip, call ahead to have your food even quicker! Lastly, if you post food pics for the gram... look no further!

    Cheeseburger
    My My N.

    When we got here, we were second in line. By the time it was our turn, it took awhile before the cashier took our over. Waited for a bit perhaps 10 minutes to order just a cheeseburger. Got it within 5 minutes and it's cold. Took one bite and there's a weird aftertaste.

    Garlic Chicken & Kalbi Mix Plate
    Aidan A.

    I was influenced from tiktok and also a friend of mine that lived in the area about this place after i worked and considering it was late, it hit the spot 100/10! the service was pretty good considering a lot of people were there. I ordered the kalbi and garlic chicken mix plate and let me tell you. it was BOMB! the kalbi was cooked perfectly and the garlic chicken was crunchy and had AMAZING flavor! this photo was taken my first time but when i went the second time, i got the garlic chicken again but with the meat jun! the meat jun was sooo ono! it was cooked perfectly and the sauce was also really good. if im ever in town late, definitely going again!

    Menu
    Jaimie S.

    First off- cannot beat 24 hours in Hawaii. So let's give Diners that. I used to come to upscale way back when it was a food truck. The quality, portions and flavor never missed. Glad that they became apart of diners because whenever we come we're able to get something for the kids too. And the fact that everything's pretty much served all day long makes best for midnight cravings or drunk night eats. Love it.

    Ahi katsu plate
    Cheryl B.

    Open 24/7. Sometimes they can get real busy so I ordered and paid online. Arrived at the time is said the order would be ready but for some reason the order wasn't even made yet, didn't have to wait too long because we were the only ones there. Love the signature ahi with bomb sauce and the ahi katsu plate. Whenever we go late night we also get the tuna melt and chowder.

    Garlic salmon with asparagus
    Berneta A.

    I hadn't been to Upscale in a long time, it's not usually on my list of go-to spots when I'm back in Hawaii, but I figured I'd give it a shot on my last trip back. Let's just say, this place has always had a bit of a vibe. You know the kind of sketch factor where you might see a random questionable homeless about. My advice is to grab your food and go. The outdoor tables aren't exactly appealing, but parking has never been an issue, so there's that! Pro Tip - call your order in way ahead of time or order online. They're not winning any speed records here, and they're very upfront about it. there's literally a sign at the window that says, "We are not fast food." They need their time. My garlic salmon and ahi katsu roll took a solid half-hour and they were not busy at all. So plan accordingly. Now, the food? Totally worth the wait. The portions are huge, like it could feed two people huge and everything is cooked to perfection. The garlic salmon is a personal favorite, especially because they load it up with whole garlic cloves. They also make asparagus here so well. I also tried the ahi katsu roll for the first time. Loved the texture but it's a bit on the dry side, the sauce it comes with? Absolute game changer. Super tasty overall. Sketchy vibes aside, the food here is a delicious win, just don't expect to be in and out quickly if you don't order ahead, and maybe steer clear of the outdoor seating unless you're feeling adventurous.

    Chris B.

    If you're looking for some delicious late night comfort eats, Upscale will deliver. This place is open 24 hours so however and whenever your stomach leads you here, a gluttonous endeavor awaits. My late evening ended up here but I can see how I can enjoy this place any time of day. I had to try the staple Loco Moco and it's as solid as any I've ever had. With a thick hamburger patty, egg and tasty gravy, there was so much flavor packed in every bite. Another superb highlight are the fried chicken wings. Crispy, juicy and not overly salted. There is plenty of parking and only outdoor table seating. I didn't wait long for my order s rest assured, your cravings can be curbed as efficiently and quickly as possible. The ambiance is very casual; serving up a delicious and bountiful menu is what they strive (and succeed) to do. I'll need to come back and get my fill on other menu items on my next visit to Oahu.

    Garlic Ribeye 12 oz
    Joseph M.

    I loved this place during my first trip to Oahu and now I'm back again so here I am. I ordered the garlic ribeye 12 oz plate. My steak was cooked perfectly mid rare. The portion sizes are also pretty solid. It kept me satisfied. The food came out pretty quick which I was surprised about considering how many people were in front of me. There are a few tables outside that are available if you didn't want to take it to go. This is a spot that I will always stop by in Oahu. I also love that they are open 24/hrs. Till next time! Try it out if you like. :)

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    4.2
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