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    Upscale Hawaii

    3.2 (403 reviews)
    ModerateDiners, Seafood, Burgers
    Open Open 24 hours

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    UPSCALE HAWAII ATMOSPHERE

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

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    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.

    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..

    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.

    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.

    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.

    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.

    ahi steak with bomb sauce
    Ann B.

    good late night place to go to with no worries of hours since it's a 24/7 place. Tried the ahi katsu roll before (super good!) and came back to try another dish; ahi steak w bomb sauce. Needless to say, it hasn't disappointed me and would come here for a quick bite again. Garlic cloves were cooked to softness and ahi steak w the sauce was yummy.

    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. :)

    Chicken cuttlet and gravy

    My bf and I went there around 8:15pm. There were no lines. We ordered 2 cheese burgers, onion rings, 1 chicken cuttlet and gravy, and a garlic salmon and asparagus. Once the food came out, we ate the cheese burger and onion rings right away. The onion rings weren't crispy, and it was smushed in the bag. The breading came off the onions easily. The cheese burger was more bread then meat. All we could taste is ketchup and bread. We rate both 1 out of 5. We were worried that the plates weren't going to be good since the basic cheese burger and onion rings weren't. Thank goodness the plate were actually decent. The chicken cuttlet and gravy was flavorful. It came with 2 piece of chicken, rice, mac salad, and gravy. There could have been more gravy. I hate when place only put gravy at the top. We need it at every layer; on top the rice before you put the chicken down, on top the first piece of chicken, and then all on the top. And the mac salad was mid. Now the garlic salmon with asparagus. It was a small piece of salmon on top of rice, and toss greens. The garlic salmon had flavor and the garlic butter seeped into the rice making it taste great. There was furikake on the rice, the asparagus was good, and the salad dressing tasted good. Only problem I had was the salmon was way too small for the price you're paying. I would have loved a bigger piece. Overall, I don't think we will be back. Maybe if we were in the area and its too late to get food from anywhere else. Love that it's open 24 hours but not in love with the food.

    Irene M.

    Breakfast after fasting... When is the best time to come here...7 in da morning as I've never seen it so empty which was nice to have the parking of your choice and just walk up to order. After a morning blood test before work I was looking for a place to have breakfast and Upscale came to mind as it has been on my radar and which so many choices that made you second guess your intent of coming here in the first place as ordering a poke bowl almost came to mind lol! Sunshine Platter was it and at $8.95 for the basic breakfast plate is an amazing price! Though I'm a basic when it comes to the morning meal as scrambled, Portuguese sausage though hash browns would've been my first love it comes with rice and lots of it to satisfy any hungry bellies. Lots of free parking makes it any easy place to grab whatever you're craving as this local fave has a menu that many will enjoy. Thank you!

    Menu
    Orlando P.

    The Nana at the counter was very friendly and she had a nice smile when she told me that they ran out of eggs at 06:45 am!!! Oh well!!! Plenty of other menu items to choose from (I got the Kalua Pork/Lau Lau combo). The pictures of their garlic steak items look so good I need to come back again. This used to be Diners Drive Inn in my early teen memories and needs a refresh ASAP. However, it would then lose its character and its essence. So, just a little refresh would be good like the sidewalk and maybe a new coat of paint. Unfortunately, there was a local there who was smoking and loitering that made it uncomfortable, but, that's to be expected. There is no real solution for that at this time. It felt like home of yesteryears.

    Fatty Roast Beef , gravy was delicious over the white rice.
    Gerald P.

    Diner's has been around for years. Went pass one evening & decided to try their Roast Pork plate, remembering how good it was back in the day having moved to the mainland & now returning after 40 yrs. My wife ordered a chili dog on the bun, She Said the chili tasted good , by the whole dog was cold. Strike one! I liked that the Roast Pork was smothered in brown gravy which made the white rice so much better. The meat was to fatty! Strike two! Will not go back, better drive inns close by! Disappointed old time customer.

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    Last time I came here they lost my receipt made me wait over an hour for my food, didn't even comp me anything rubbish.

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    Food is good recommend the teriyaki short ribs. Service is very nice. It's a hole in wall but the food is good.

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    Not bad. Service is good. Prices are fair. Food is good. Ahi Katsu and Shoyu short ribs is pretty mean

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    4.2(687 reviews)
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    Hot and new on Instagram! Their ig is @goodfellahawaii and only open Monday through Friday from…read more11-4 and in the middle of the night on Friday and Saturday from 11p to 3am. There is a private lot that you can park in, so parking is free and not an issue. However, looking for this place might be. It's literally just a black door with a white window and red light above it that's located next to the stairs and on the first floor. Just roll up to the door/ window where you can find their menu. It's a pretty small menu but what is offered is out of this world! I don't know where else you would get a double patty smash burger for only $9! Just push the button and a guy will open The window to help you. Once you place your order bell close it again and you'll just have to wait for it to be prepared. He'll open it up again when your food is ready and that is when you pay for your goods. It gave me mafia vibes here and it felt so secretive lol. Kind of like a speakeasy but for burgers? Lol I'm sure the effects would be moreso in the middle of the night with a little red light on the door. I picked up the og burger + onion rings. Their fry sauce was sweet chili oil + Mayo and fried to perfection. But - I think for just $2 more I should have got the other burger instead. Lol. The burger was huge and so juicy. I will totally come back again cause it was that good!

    I honestly couldn't fathom rating this place poorly because the people working here are just the…read moresweetest, so I'll just take off 1 star. The place is very hard to locate, due to the lack of good signage, but it's in the shopping center right next to the Lobster King. Parking is very difficult too, so maybe have another person with you who can order and wait for the food. I'm not going to lie, the wait time for the food is extremely long for just burgers and fries--took more than 30 minutes--but please keep in mind this is a small business. I think there were only 2 or 3 people working, an auntie, uncle, and a younger guy who I believe was cooking. The food looked so beautiful but everything was too salty and the patties were way too charred, which I'm hoping was a one off thing. I did DM them on social media shortly after picking up our order and they said it was an off day. They offered for me to come back one day so they can make things right, but I don't know if I'll have the time to swing by anytime soon. I truly hope this business does well, they are the sweetest people I've met in the last few months, and I wish them nothing but the best. I hope others have a better experience than I did. I mean look at how beautiful their burgers are!

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