This place is not visible from the street. It is inside the food court at Maunakea Marketplace…read more It's a hole in the wall with other food stands which you can order and eat the food inside or outside. Ordered the roast duck and roast pig rice plate as well as 1/2 pound bbq pork. The bbq pork was a solid 4 out of 5 for me. Tender and juicy since they slather the honey bbq sauce on it. The roast pork was around also around a 4 out of 5. Had a nice crisp airy skin and tender meat but just lacked a little flavor. The roast duck was a disappointment. Very salty and not much meat. A 2 out of 5 at best. The rice was a little softer and stickier which I liked so that was a 4.5 out of 5. Overall I would rate this place a 4 star. Price is reasonable but not cheap. I guess everything isn't cheap these days.

Best charsiu, roast pork and juicy fatty pork in town, hands down. Consistent quality and taste…read more They offer rice plates, straight meat or noodles in soup. Served with steamed bok choy and the meat of your choice. Combination plates also available. Introduced to me by Paul C the King of Chinatown years ago, this is still my favorite place for Charsiu. Park in a nearby municipal lot. This location is located in Maunakea market place.

I dropped by Sunset Texas Barbecue right at 11 a.m., just as they opened. I ordered the brisket…read moreplate. They offer five different plate options, and each comes with two sides and either two scoops of rice or white bread. I chose the brisket with corn and baked beans. The plate was excellent and definitely made me want to come back to try the other options. Thank you very much for the wonderful lunch!

For the good: the brisket was cooked well, it was tender without being dry. Service was friendly…read moreand the sides were good. The brisket, however, did not have much flavoring in terms of a rub and the smoke ring was very light. I realize they bring the wood in from Texas, but found it pricey. Ordered the cornbread, which was not Texas cornbread. Couldn't figure out what it was. I felt it was mochi made with corns and hubby thought it was more of a bread pudding with corn. Inside is simple and mimics Texas style barbecue houses.

Bozie's is legit according to my boyfriend who has tried BBQ in Nashville…read more The customer service here is unlike any other place. We were offered samples of the spare ribs. The samples themselves were more than generous. The homemade BBQ is divine. The meat is tender and smokey, reminiscent of the keawe wood. My boyfriend and I wanted to try the brisket, but the man was sold out--rightfully so. We settle on the rib tips. Make sure to bring cash to avoid the $2 surcharge. Also be sure to tip! Bozie deserves all the love and support. The kindest human, best bbq and fair prices. Will definitely be back! This business is located by the McDonald's on the gas station on King St, McCully area. Check it out!

What a great find. Located on King st next to the Mc Donald's…read more The pic says it all really tasty bbq. Lots of parking and you can gas up if needed. ServIce was speedy and very friendly.

Mochiko chicken!!! Soooooo good. It comes out quick and is piping hot. Unless you're sharing or…read moreare famished, the mini size is plenty. Mac salad is satisfying. The batter is light and crisp and well flavored, and the chicken itself is juicy and decadent. My kid got the locomoco and said the gravy is nothing special but hit the spot. And he also loved the Mac salad. No frills decor and fine service, not a ton of seats. Note: Water costs $1.50 if you use the soda cups. Or there's bottled water or canned juice / tea / soda.

Liliha Drive inn is a great spot for a grab and go meal though it also offers seating if you do…read morewant to dine in. So far all that I have tried has been pretty good. They give pretty good portions for their prices! Ive enjoyed their seafood combo, bbq mix, burgers and chili cheese fries. Especially the chili cheese fries. Its not often I find a classic messy diner style chili cheese fries.

Food: Delicious. I had the mixed plate with the teriyaki…read morechicken, kalbi, and teriyaki beef. It was about 19.90ish after tax. Was shareable for 2 people, and fed us till content when we were starving haha. Service: The service was fine. Staff called out orders as they were ready. Nothing unusual, so it was great! Ambiance: They had plenty outdoor seating space. Vibe was that of a place you know was gonna be good. Would we go back again? Yes.

Walked up to order some takeaway...requested their Special Ribeye Steak Plate, medium…read more Hours are daily from 630a till 1100p. But that may change as they are ( finally ) expected to move to the new North School locale sometime this Summer, June or July. Wait was about 12 minutes...and the ribeye was tender and properly seasoned. It came on a bed of cabbage...different

Late lunch in Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii…read more.. Located at Kingsgate Plaza, Aloha Express shares its free parking lot with businesses such as Jollibee and S7 Icy Bubble. The former name of Aloha Express is 99 Local Mix Plate. They used to be at Moanalua 99 food court/shopping center. The service is still cheerful and efficient. After I ordered the mini Garlic Ahi, the cashier said it's a better deal to get the special... ok! Later, she told me that they sold out of ahi and can give me mahimahi... ok! Thank you! The rice was ok and the macaroni salad had small bits of carrot and onion in it. I dined in because I was between meetings. I was able to observe the walk-in customers and see how the cashier interacted with everyone. She's really good because she remembers the regulars and their orders! I really enjoyed having a meal in this bright, clean, spacious restaurant. Note: It used to be a Mexican restaurant. It's situated in the corner of the plaza, near the stairs. Go find them!

Very clean!! Great price!! And great quality of food They…read morejust opened and I heard they are adding more menu soon and I can't wait to try them all. Don't forget to order their HONGKONG tea.

I loved it here. Truly a hole in the wall. Parking is really tough so street parking is usually…read moregonna be the norm unless you get lucky in their tiny shared parking lot. The guava bar was delicious and flavorful and just crumbles in your mouth! Definitely one of the better guava bars I've tried. Love how crumbly it is. The salmon belly was delicious OMFG. It looks so simple and straightforward but that sht is so flavorful. It is crispy and yet soft on the inside. The salmon belly is cut into bite-sized pieces so I didn't have to worry about using a knife to cut it. I usually try salmon belly where it is usually seasoned lightly to bring out the natural flavor of the salmon, but Guava Smoked's salmon belly is just grilled in a way that makes the salmon sweet/crispy and still get traces of the salmon taste as well. It's definitely not your traditional Japanese-style way of cooking salmon belly but really just their own. I'd go back and get this again. Another thing too. I'd get this with beer. This would hit very hard with alcohol but because I don't drink I need a kombucha. The grilled salmon belly would go perfect with it. Cheers! Uncle was very helpful and kind when serving and if you dine-in he brings it to your table.

TL;DR The spicy pork…read moreis good. ----- I had Guava Smoked on my radar for quite a while, so when I found myself nearby and craving a protein-packed plate lunch, I decided to drop in. There is a dedicated parking lot behind the restaurant that is shared with the other businesses in the same building. When I walked into the restaurant at about 1pm on a Wednesday, I was surprised to find it almost empty. It's a pretty large space, so the lack of patrons was rather glaring. There was one person sitting at the counter facing the kitchen and one employee working. This was my very first visit to Guava Smoked so I asked the person at the counter what he recommends. He said the two most popular meats are the kalbi and the spicy pork. "Perfect!" I thought, because those were the two options I was eyeing. Unfortunately, they were out of kalbi that day. Bummer... Nothing else on the menu caught my eye, so I ordered a smoked spicy pork plate to go. The spicy pork was good. Did it blow my mind? I wouldn't say it did. But it was satisfying enough. Honestly, I really wish they had kalbi available when I went. Hopefully next time I stop in they will.

Such a fun little hole in the wall in Kakaako…read more Small 7-8 seater restaurant with friendly service and yakiniku available at lunch and dinner. Several lunch specials with generous portions. The other standout is the bento box you can take to go with its own hibachi kit with coals. Fun for camping or a rainy night on the lanai.

One day I didn't take lunch to work so I wanted to explore something different other than my usual…read moreVietnamese food spot close to my office. Since this place was next to the Vietnamese joints, I decided to give it a shot for a quick lunch. It is a small place so there was not much of ambiance to talk about especially it was for a quick lunch. For the quick lunch set, I picked the sukiyaki lunch set. The meat was fine and the little veggies that came with it. I think it was good enough for a simple meal. But I was disappointed of the miso soup even though it was not the main dish. The miso tasted like an instant package soup base. It didn't seem like they bother to make any effort to make a real miso soup. I hope they will do well since it changed from one yakiniku place to another one of the current place.

Lowk wanted to gatekeep this place, but dropping the review is a must, I wanna see this place…read morethrive but hopefully I can still walk in and grab a seat. The food is good, I love AYCE BBQ and all of the meat they provide is EXCELLENT, especially the pork/samgyupsal. The only thing they can beat at is the beef tongue, while it is still very good, Gyu Kaku has better beef tongue but it's just expensive so not worth it at all. Their banchan is great, I am a fan of the Kim Chi they serve here, it has a nice funk to it and a subtle sourness that cuts through the well marbled meat you'll be eating. The Kim Chi soup is also great as well, just as a warning, if you rarely eat kimchi you WILL have increased bowel movements which is not food poisoning but it's the probiotic gut health nature of Kim Chi that flushes you out. So eat it in moderation. My favorite picks are the Pork Jowl/Brisket/Bulgogi/Beef Belly, you literally cannot miss with whatever you pick, it's all very tasty and easy to eat. The service is awesome and feels homy, all the auntys walk around and do their own thing and sometimes check up on you/restock your banchan/soup if you want them to. They have a button you can press to ring them up but you rarely need to do it. If you're not used to how asian auntys talk or behave please don't take it negatively, they express themselves in a brusque manner but they really mean the best. Overall, great meat, great service, great parking space and convenient. The last time I found an awesome tasty spot and wanted to gatekeep it was Seasons Taiwanese Eatery.

I visited Moobongri again with my boyfriend soon after my first review. The staff were friendly,…read moreattentive and quick! Fair prices--especially for combos--even during dinner time! Love the cold noodles. Boyfriend liked their bibimbap. I want to try their sashimi bibimbap--limited menu item--soon! The pone banchan was yummy, so I'm sure the sashimi will also be good. Plenty of locals enjoying this spot in town! Reassures me that this is a good place with good vibes! Fun hangout spot. Check it out!

Small take out place. I like how they don't put a lot of rice. Loved the flavor of the char sui…read morewith the charred flavor. The roast duck was delicious too. If I'm ever in the area I would return to grab a bento. I wouldn't drive there just for it since parking is challenging or you have to park in the garage. If ever in the area yes I would eat there again. I totally enjoyed my bento.

Parking takes a bit of patience since it's located along the street in Chinatown. The selection is…read morefairly small, but what they do offer is done well. I usually order the roast pork and char siu, and both are solid every time. Bring cash if you can--it makes things easier. They don't love breaking change and are usually pretty understanding if you're just about right on the total.