Yi Xin Cafe takes the spot of Anytime Cafe in Market City, Kapahulu. Food offerings similar in the Chinese offerings; different in that there are now Singaporean and East Indian dishes along with the Cantonese and Hong Kong fare. Have visited two times now and noticed the place always seems to be packed at lunch time. The first time our party of 5 had to wait about 30 minutes for a table. Second time our party of two walked right into a still very busy restaurant. Food was tasty. The chicken wings were a bit on the greasy side yet crispy and delicious. We all enjoyed the salted egg flavored wings more than the shrimp paste flavored ones as we felt they had just a bit more taste. Fried rice was delicious and with a nice balance of ingredients. While the baked spaghetti had that familiar Chinese comfort seasoning, it was a little lacking. And the friend who had the pork cutlet/baked spaghetti combo said the pork was a little on the dry side. Stir fried ong choy and sautéed green beans were both nicely seasoned and delicious. A couple of us ordered the signature lemon iced tea with ice bear and the Hong Kong milk tea with ice bear. Ice was made from the drink base itself so as to maintain the drink integrity. Can't wait to return to try one of their Singaporean or Indian curries or house specialty stir-fried prawns, To always enjoy great company, and of course...to get another milk tea with cute and happy ice bear! read more

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Ate here yesterday, food was exceptionally good but the price was just to ridiculously too high, fried rice, noodles and 2 other main dishes was over $140 (including tip) and didn't leave full. But overall food tasted good but won't return because of the price read more

I've been seeing this on Instagram lately and finally found the time to eat here. My husband and I came last Saturday around 7:00pm, and we only waited 5-7 minutes. It took a bit of time for our waiter to come, and I did notice the couple who got seated after us, they got their menu and water first. But we got them few minutes after they got theirs. I looked ahead on Yelp and it said it's BYOB so we brought our own soju and beer. And we just asked our waiter for a cup of ice. I love how straightforward the menu is. I wanted to get the milk tea with the bear, but a lot of reviews I read, it was cute but not memorable. So we just ordered: * Singapore Cracker Shrimp -- so so crispy! And they were huge pieces, I thought we'd need more but the portion was generous. * Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings -- very crispy too, but I couldn't really taste the salted egg yolk. It was very subtle. Nonetheless, very delicious! * Beef Chow Funn -- this was my favourite! Got a smoky taste, chewy noodles and just absolutely delicious. * Malaysian Beef Fried Rice -- nothing too memorable. It wasn't spicy either. It's just like regular fried rice but it did have lots of beef in it. * Sizzling Beef with Black Bean Sauce -- Beef was tender, and savory. It was good, but not a must order. Plenty of places to park at as well, especially for a Saturday night. I'm glad I got to try this place, not sure if I'll return, though. read more

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This asian fusion restaurant took over the old Anytime Cafe in market city. Anytime Cafe has a special place in my family's heart so I'm happy that a hardworking family took over the spot. Yi Xin Cafe is owned by the same wonderful people as Singma Tei in the Ala Moana Food Court, and serve up a wide variety of asian fusion dishes (with a focus on Singaporean, Malaysian and Thai). I really enjoyed the Tonkatsu Omelette Rice, Salted Egg Chicken Wings and Beef Chow Fun, and the super cute & instagrammable Teddy Bear Milk & Iced Teas were also amazing with a strong tea in both. read more

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Yi Xin Cafe is located in Market City Shopping Center where Anytime Cafe was formally located. If you don't know where that is, they are top level near T-mobile, Cafe Kaila and EARL in the corner. You can't miss them. They are new and I came during their soft opening. Their menu struck my interest so I made plans to come check them out. When you enter, you'll see the main dining room. There is a flat screen hanging from the ceiling in the back, cashier in the front next to a fridge with soda and two rows of tables. The place is clean and modern. Condiments are on the table and they don't have their own sauté sauce or chili oil. I came here when they opened (10:30am) and the place was pretty busy considering it was a weekday. The server was busy when I arrived so I waited to get seated but the customer service here was amazing. Yes, you heard me right, customer service at a Chinese restaurant was exceptional. I ordered their Baked Pork Chop w/Tomato Sauce & Cheese on Rice and a take out of their Singapore Rice Noodles for a client due to a horrible lunch experience previously at another restaurant. My order was delicious! Reminded me of eating in Hong Kong. It really hit the spot and I left full. Only wish that the pork chop was bigger but aside from that, it was legit. 4.5 stars! read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Baked Pork Chop w/Tomato Sauce & Cheese on Rice - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Service was Prompt. Ambiance was a bit loud (they were busy) but in a good welcoming way. The Food ? Wow !! Had the pleasure of feasting on the Singapore Chili Crab and Salt n Pepper Shrimp w/ Rice. I can't speak on all the food from here, but these 2 dishes were absolutely fabulous. The Shrimp were so good they were eaten with the shell on. After the crab was finished the rice was dumped and mixed in with the leftover crab sauce and eaten. Easily a top 3 best meal for 2025. read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Salt and Pepper Shrimp with rice - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We tried this new restaurant that we saw on social media. I like to see for myself. I don't get compensation for my reviews. I will also state if I do get free food. The restaurant is trendy, lots of families and friends since it's a pre grand opening. The prices are steep for a cafe, We ordered the Shrimp fried rice with salted preserved fish. The rice was really good with about 6 large shrimp. Some of the rice had wok crispy char which was a nice surprise. $17.95 The Shrimp Won Ton Mein soup was weak, the only vegetables were Bok Choy and Green onions. $14.95. I have had better. We did receive a 10% discount for dining during the soft opening. I probably won't be back to try any more. read more

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Good service, good food. No frills and not a touristy place. Hong Kong style cafe. They have sizzling beef, pork cheeks, noodles and the Frozen bear drink is so cute! This is located in a plaza so there is a parking lot. Close to Foodland and right off the freeway. I would totally come back here on our next visit, read more

Yi Xin Cafe - This drink is so cute! - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yi Xin Cafe, a new restaurant, opened in Market City Shopping Center. They  feature Hong Kong, Signaporean and Malaysian style foods. We went to their soft opening during dinner time. We made a reservation, which was a good thing because they certainly got very busy and had a waiting list. There is a 10% off total bill during the soft opening. They had a limited menu during the soft opening to tempt their customers' palate. Sadly, their famous salted egg yolk chicken wings were sold out from lunch. No crab because their tank was not set up yet. And they were also out of milk tea frozen bears! Oh my! We were able to order: Thai style pork cheek that came with two pieces of romaine lettuce and a mild spicy sauce. The pork cheeks were tender and moist. The sauce was on the tangy side, so salivating. Sizzling beef with black bean sauce was too salty for my taste. However, the beef was tender, and its cut was not too thick. Beef was cooked with sliced onions and green and red bell peppers. Hong Kong style garlic stir-fried prawns were okay. Although they had a good amount of finely chopped fried garlic, it was not garlicky enough as the title of the dish implies. Baked meat sauce with tonkatsu on spaghetti. I was very curious how the spaghetti would be in texture and taste as I do not recall ordering a spaghetti dish at a Chinese restaurant. I love my pastas, and I was definitely surprised and blown away how good this spaghetti was! Mmm, mmm, mmm! The tonkatsu was perfectly breaded and cooked. Sometimes pork is easily overcooked and thus dry, but this tonkatsu was just right. Malaysian beef fried rice was tasty and soft. This dish had small pieces of chopped beef and lettuce. This rice dish was seasoned so well that I wanted to keep eating it! Hong Kong style curry beef stew. This dish was good. The curry reminded me of the S&B Golden curry mix. Big chunks of beef, potatoes, and bell peppers were served with white rice and a generous amount of vibrant yellow curry sauce. Since there were no frozen milk tea bears, I ordered a Hong Kong style hot milk tea. It was enjoyable, although it is not as strong as compared to Hong Kong's milk tea. Overall, the dishes were delicious. I was impressed. Hats off to the cooks. Upon entering the restaurant, we were greeted and led us to our table almost immediately. Our server was very courteous and attentive and explained any questions we had. Dishes were served pretty quickly after ordering. They sell beverage drinks. They have their own restroom inside the restaurant at the back. Parking is ample. On the way out of the restaurant, employees thanked us for coming. The restaurant's atmosphere sure made our visit comfortable, relaxed and very enjoyable! read more

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Love this place! I've always wanted to try different Hong Kong style restaurants since my husband's family is originally from there! We finally paid a visit last April, and I still think of the yummy lunch we had! My first impression: Yi Xin Cafe's customer base was a nice mix of grandparents, Gen Z, and everyone in between! I'm not sure if it's just me, but nowadays, I don't really see many older customers try new restaurants! Hubby and I ordered Singapore rice noodles, fried green beans with minced meat and sambal, Hong Kong style milk tea, and Hong Kong style lemon tea. They had already sold out of the frozen bears, but we loved everything we ordered! On top of the homey and inviting feeling of the restaurant, the restaurant was enticing me every time servers would walk past us, bringing sizzling beef with black bean sauce plates to different tables! Flavorful food and drink, cozy environment, and friendly customer service. What more can you ask for? read more

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The curry crab was super bomb must try!!!! Service was great as well! Wished they had a bigger location.

Conveniently located in Market City, Yi Xin Cafe took over the former space of Anytime Cafe. I made reservations for my husband's birthday on Saturday night for a group of 10. Good thing we had reservations because when we got to the restaurant there was a crowd of people waiting outside as well as inside the restaurant on the chairs. The menu has some items that are recommended for family style or sharing type dishes. So it's perfect if you're with a group of people. We ordered the ong choy, shrimp chips, French fries, fried chicken wings with shrimp paste, beef omelette on rice, tonkatsu baked spaghetti, and Thai style pork cheeks. The favorites of the night were the French fries, shrimp chips, chicken wings and pork cheeks. Everything was very tasty and service was fast even though the restaurant was completely full! Unfortunately, they ran out of the frozen bears for the lemon tea (and this was at 6:30) so if you want the bear then go earlier in the day. Overall, the menu is similar to Anytime Cafe but more limited in items offered. However, they have several "chef specialities" along with some unique offerings like the now infamous lemon tea/milk tea with frozen bear! (We heard that a table seated next to us actually left the restaurant after they were told that they ran out of the bear!) I would come back for the appetizers alone since my toddler boys loved the fries and shrimp chips! I love how Yi Xin Cafe is toddler/kid friendly with their kiddie dishes. We had a great experience and look forward to returning again soon! Happy eating! read more

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Five stars for the creativity of photo worthy super cute bear ice lemon and milk tea. Service was good and fast, with lots of items to choose from. Food tasted above average for us who's from Cali, but better than most Chinese restaurants we have visited in Hawaii. We had beef chow fun (good), wonton noodle soup (good), Singapore fried vermicelli (too much curry powder mix) and pork cheeks (could be more crunchy). read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Cute Bear Ice Bear - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place was really cute. We came next door from hot pot for their cute teddy bear drinks. Average tasting iced teas and milk teas but they come with the cute iced bears! read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

We had high expectations for this place because of ambiance and concept. Sadly all three items we ordered were pretty average in taste and not worth the price. -Shrimp fried rice with salted egg: average and we couldn't taste the salted egg flavor or difference it made.. -Sizzling beef with bell peppers and onions: also average and the sizzling was just for show because there's no char taste so there's really no other purpose serving it on that iron plate. Instead, the sizzling caused a lot of oil splatter on the table and our plates. -Thai style pork cheek was one of the better ones as the pork was really tender and something different offered. Not a fan of the sauce though (Thai style?) as it was.. rather interesting.. just had a lot of ginger and spice flavor in there. Service/attentiveness was also lacking. When we sat down, there was not much acknowledgment of giving us utensils and water. The party that came after us got everything right away and the ask to order before us. We got asked 'how's everything' once and it was after we got our check. :( IMO, I think there's room for improvement for the HK style cafe concept because besides the decor and drink menu, theres not much of HK flavor in the food itself. Still hoping to return someday to give the rest of the menu another try! read more

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One of our favorite neighborhood shopping malls is the Market City Shopping Center, as we've often found ourselves eating and marketing here, but usually during the daytime. During our several visits to this mall, we noticed Yi Xin Cafe had replaced our former favorite Chinese diner, Anytime Cafe. After eating at Kamitoku Japanese Hot Pot, we wandered to Yi Xi Cafe to check out the restaurant and menu. My meager and faded Chinese language skills recognized two Chinese characters 茶餐 on the sign and quickly pulled up my Google Translate to confirm 茶餐廳 to mean "Tea Restaurant." Tea restaurants 茶餐廳 or cha chaan teng are commonly found in Hong Kong, Macau, Canada, Australia, the U.K., and the United States and are typically known as Hong Kong diners or Hong Kong-style cafés. Although often referred to as "diners," these tea restaurants are nothing like the American diners, frequently called "greasy spoons." The Tea Restaurants typically serve Hong Kong cuisine and Canto-Western cuisine, and the mention of Cantonese cuisine got my husband's appetite fired up. The other night, while a cold front was hitting our islands, we dipped out for dinner at this café. Because it was so crowded, we put our names on the waiting list and stood outside for about 15 minutes before being called in. The hostess/server greeted us with a smile and led us to a clean table with menus while she mentioned the Specials posted on the blackboard outside. Because we had been standing out in 65°F temperature and wind, we had reviewed the menu, made up our menu decisions, and placed our food orders immediately. Meanwhile, she brought us glasses of iced water, chilling our already cold and hangry bodies as she efficiently serviced the other occupied tables. FOOD: - Thai-style Pork Cheek: as fans of "nose-to-tail" cuisine, we enjoyed the soft-bite or tender and fatty (not oily) pork cheek marinated with Thai seasonings and grilled to perfection. The pink meat marbling combined with the jiggly fat for a tasty start to dinner. It made me want to run to the wineshop downstairs for beers or wine. $14.95 - Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings: My husband's favorite fried chicken part, or wings, had a delicious "treatment" as a Singaporean flavor favorite. My husband's facial expressions told me he was channeling the "finger-lickin' good" mantra while eating the crazy crispy and crackly-crusted fried chicken wings. I had to warn him not to fill himself because more food was coming. $14.95 - Baked Meat Sauce with Tonkatsu on Spaghetti: Our porkaholic leanings were satisfied with this unique Canto-Western dish. The boneless pork chop was in its glory of having a light and crisp breading covering flavorful, tender, and juicy meat. The meat sauce or Bolognese tasted of ground beef and pork and wasn't overly tomatoey or acidic. There was a lot of ooey, gooeyness from the melted cheese, which made this dish not only tasty, comforting, and warming but mouth texturally pleasing. $18.95 - Sizzling Beef with Black Bean Sauce: Speaking of mouthfeel contrasts, the sizzling/stir-fried and aromatic beef dish with black bean sauce hit our palates. Their use of the Chinese fermented black beans didn't overpower the beef and vegetables, nor was the gravy too dark and salty from soy sauce or excess black beans. It was one of the better black bean sauces we've tasted at restaurants. $19.95 - Honey Walnut Shrimp: We opted to get this modern Western-inspired Cantonese dish as our seafood dish. This dish was impressive with its perfectly cooked and tender-crisp shrimp, moderate use of mayonnaise, and lightly sweetened candied walnuts. $20.95 We're sure that our server wanted to laugh at us since we ordered so much food and managed to eat a good portion of the dishes while asking for only one takeout container for leftovers. But, heck, when we're cold, our appetites are ravenous, especially for great-tasting food. You can't liken Yi Xin Cafe to an American diner or "greasy spoon," even though it is a Canto-Western diner. read more

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I'd heard some buzz about their crab curry and those adorable bear ice drinks, and honestly, those were the main draws that got me through the door! So, the crab curry... while it was certainly pleasant, I have to admit, it didn't quite blow me away like I've experienced elsewhere. It was decent, but perhaps my expectations were a little too high based on the hype. Just a personal taste opinion. However they do have really good side dishes. Their fried rice was really good. Now, on the service front, things felt a bit stretched. It was an incredibly busy evening when we were there, which I completely understand can make things challenging for the staff. Everyone seemed to be hustling, but it meant things weren't as smooth as they could have been. And just a heads-up if you're thinking of going: it gets pretty lively and loud! My family and I found ourselves raising our voices quite a bit to hear each other, so if you're expecting a super chill, quiet dinner conversation, this might not be your ideal spot, especially on a busy night. read more

I brought my boy with me to give this place a try. He's not a fan of most Chinese food, so was upset with me when he first looked at the menu. I asked him the quest I've asked many friends, "do you not like Chinese food or do you dislike the Chinese fold that is most common here?" It really does make a difference! I'm happy to find a new place that specializes in more than just "thin sliced meat in bland sauce" which is so much of what I am served in other restaurants. I ordered a standard Mapo Tofu along with Sichuan green beans, but the Singapore noodles and salt and pepper fish were both made with a focus on perfectly fried foods with a distinct flavor depth. We particularly enjoyed the noodles, as they were not at all greasy. Service was quick and efficient, as there was a wait for the simple tables. We never felt rushed, but our table had new diners before we had stepped foot outside the doors. The space is not huge, but they were able to seat a few dozen people at a time without an issue. I'll just say one thing about the tea bears. They are adorable, but add $2 to the drink just for a quick photo op. I'll stick to ordering just the tea on its own next time, especially as it will help me avoid drinking out of a mason jar- one of my true pet peeves. Please give me an actual glass unless you are a themed restaurant! I also now know that I'd prefer their milk tea served hot, as it was thick and rich and just tasted cozy. Next time! My boy wasn't completely won over, but agreed that it's the best Chinese food he's had here since we lost Little Village Noodle House. I'd promised him that we could stop for a second meal if nothing made him happy. So I take that as very high praise indeed! read more

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Lively ambiance, very loud. Not a problem. Had a wait, said ~30 min but was still not more like 15 which is nice. Ever since seeing videos about the chili crab in Singapore, I've wanted to try it SOOOO bad. So when I found out there's a place here that does a Singaporean chili crab? Need to try. It's $68 for the order, doesn't come with rice or anything. The taste of the sauce was a lot blander than I thought it would be, very underwhelming. Not much spice. Big crab! But the sauce was not complementing. It got Harder to eat near the end because the cornstarch used in the sauce to thicken it was overwhelming my stomach. Also ordered the beef omelette and it looked so bland, like there was barely any seasoning. Not satisfactory in taste. We got the cute bear drinks, the lemon iced tea and the milk tea. Eh. Worth it for the cute bear ice, but the drinks themselves weren't really worth it. Nice service though. If you want to try the chili crab? Don't. It's definitely not worth the $68. read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Singaporean chili crab, D03. Hong Kong Style Iced Lemon Tea, D01. Hong Kong Style iced Milk Tea, R01. Beef Omelette on Rice - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Our first stop and our last stop in Honolulu every trip. Yummy Chinese food and good service. A not so hidden gem in HNL. read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Chicken wings!!!! - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Located in the Market city center, in Kapahulu, this is an authentic Hong Kong restaurant! Featuring the live Dungeness crab, served in a variety of styles. I highly recommend their shrimp won tun mein with thin egg noodles. Generous sized won tuns, choy sum and a rich broth! Absolutely loved their salt and pepper shrimp with rice. Fried to a crisp, and flavorful seasoning. Save room for their Hong Kong milk tea with frozen bear (which is made of milk tea)! read more

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Dungeness crab served 10 different ways is a big plus. Everything was tasty and the service is excellent.

Our first time coming here even though we pass by it all the time at market city shopping center. We started with the chicken which was yummy. I enjoyed everything else and it seemed more homey. We got the honey lemon tea with the bear which was adorable. We were seated and served pretty fast but we had a reservation. Tight parking since it's at market city so get there early if you're going for dinner time. read more

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We made a reservation and I highly recommend doing that bc it's a small place. Plenty of parking on a week night. Started with the salted egg yolk chicken wings - 7 wings. Next the beef chow fun came out and I think it was handmade noodles. Very good. We also had the eggplant which was yummy and little spicy. The mapotofu was nice, but also spicy. The best dish was the last - crab in curry sauce. It came with 2 pieces of nann. I wish we had more rice or more nann to soak up all the yummy curry sauce. It's messy, so they give you crackers, picks and gloves! I would return in a heart beat. read more

Second time eating here. Once for lunch and once for dinner. Food was very good both times. Fresh and tasty! Weekday Lunch wasn't too busy, but dinner on Friday night was crowded. Luckily we made a reservation. Reservations highly recommend especially on weekends. read more

Great date night spot! On the top level of Market City, this place is tucked in the corner. Security patrols the parking lot and there were plenty of stalls available on a Saturday night. The music inside was an unexpected and lovely touch - light romantic jazz. When we arrived 3 different staff members asked to take our order. I like how they have pictures of the food on the menu. The food came out quickly and was delicious. The prawns was difficult to eat like a lady, I don't recommend that if you are on a date, but it tasted great. We got the cutest teas with frozen bears on top. They brought us smiles, but I would not order them again for the price. For 2, we ordered 3 entrees and had half of one left to take home. As we ate, the staff members were talking to one another so loud that it was difficult to hear my husband across the table. A little would have been okay, but they were loud the entire time we were there. I was disappointed in what could have been a nice ambiance with the jazz music and clean interior. When we were done eating, we spent about 20 minutes trying to track someone down for our bill and to take our pile of empty plates away. Overall- parking, food, music, and cleanliness was excellent. Staff and prices were not great. I don't think I would come back here again. read more

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Family style restraunt located in Market City. We tried 4 dished and it was great The beef Omelet Was flavored just right not overly saturated and the beef was tender!. The salt and pepper shrimp and black bean beef was perfect! The spicy one Choi was alright. If your in the area stop by and give this place a try. If you lobe bubble tea add a signature ice teddy drink to your meal. read more

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Yi Xin Cafe has created a unique space for culinary exploration in the crowded field of "Chinese Restaurants" here in Honolulu. The brilliance of what they are doing is making the menu about...a place...in this case Hong Kong, rather than about a specific cuisine. This simple distinction allows them to dive headlong into multiple cuisines, Chinese, Thai, Malaysian, Japanese and more! In lesser hands...this might end up being just a hot mess...but the chef at Yi Xin has smartly paired back the offerings to ensure they execute at a high level. Not everything is successful but what is MORE than makes up for any shortcomings or less than perfect dishes. I brought my crew! We started with the Thai Pork Cheeks and Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings. The pork cheeks are rich, chewy and delicious. The sauce that comes with it is incredible. The chicken wings are a revelation. Juicy, salty, a little funky. A must order! Entrees included, Beef Chow Fun, Hong Kong Style Garlic Fried Shrimp, Malaysian Beef Fried Rice, Shrimp Wonton Noodle Soup and the Curry Crab. The Stand Outs: Beef Chow Fun...I will order this EVERY time I come here. Best version of this recipe I've ever had. The wok hei (look it up if you don't know) positively shines! Hong Kong Garlic Fried Shrimp....amazing. Redolent garlic flavor with chiles that aren't too hot...but still give a kick. Please...don't peel these! Eat the shell. You will lose what makes this dish great if you peel it. Curry Crab....grab the big tongs and pull your Dungeness crab from the tank and say "See you later big guy!" The chef will deliver a perfectly cooked crab sopping up some of the best Malaysian curry sauce you've ever had. It's deep and spicy, thick, rich, coconut-y and super messy. The crab isn't cheap...plan on about 70 bucks...but if you're up for a bit of a splurge...it's the dish worth driving for. Pro Tip...that curry sauce is great on your fried rice. Or your neighbor's arm. Honestly...put it on anything and I'll eat it. And of course...ordering the Hong Kong Milk Tea with frozen Ice Tea Bear is a pre-requisite. How could you miss that social media moment? read more

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There are many Chinese restaurants in Honolulu. But the ones that make delicious crab can be counted on the fingers. This is a special restaurant that cooked delicious crab especially the salted egg crab and the black pepper crab and the crab sauce very good, which are also delicious. There are many other tasty dishes, but I come here specifically to eat crab twice this week. Yummy read more

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Yi Xin Cafe located in the Market City Shopping Center. Just to the right of Earl's Sandwiches Shop. Service is very attentive and accommodating. Reservations are recommended. Small and cozy dining room. Take out is available. Known for Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wings and Thai Style Pork Cheeks. We tried both of them plus the Specials of the Day. Chicken and Salted Fish Fried Rice and Eggplant with Ground Pork. Being our first time our server suggested the Ong Choi with Spicy Bean Curd and the Baked Meat Sauce with Spaghetti. The Thai Style Pork Cheeks, Chicken and Salted FishFried Rice, and the Eggplant with Ground Pork were definitely cravable dishes that are a must try. We throughly enjoyed our dining experience and will definitely be back to try their many seafood dishes. read more

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Went on a Thursday Evening around 5 pm and no wait, we were the first ones there for dinner. Lots of tables available at that time, recommend then if you don't like waiting! The food came out fast! Like most dishes were out within 10 mins. We arrived, ordered, and ate all within an 50 mins! Lots of menu items, have something for everyone. Ordered the Thai Pork Cheeks, Egg Yolk Chicken Wings, Malaysian Fried Rice, Crab Curry, HK Milk Tea and Green Beans (received another vegetable dish (Ong Choy) instead of green beans). Grew up eating Ong Choy, they make theirs more of a dry style, it was nice trying a different but similar dish. Pork Cheeks is a unique dish! Don't think I've ever had it available as an app anywhere. Got the Malaysian Fried rice because it was labeled as spicy, wasn't spicy that day but they have chili/hot sauce available on the tables to mix into your meal. The crab curry was pretty big! $68-$72 depending on which one you get. They also provided gloves, crackers and etc for the crab. The naan is a nice touch! read more

Yi Xin Cafe - HK Milk Tea - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Service is A1 The food is amazing I had my birthday dinner here and everything we had was so tasty! You must try!! read more

The food is amazing and the iced tea bear is very cute. The service is good and the waiters come by often to see how everything is going.

I have had food from Yi Xin Cafe a couple of times and I have not been disappointed!! Love their atmosphere and ppl are friendly. The food! I can't remember all we had but the wi ga! Green beans! Beef omelette and shrimp curry is what I remember and yes!! Try it! Next thing I want to try is the crab!!! I look forward to that! read more

Very good food and good service. Very interesting flavor and perfect wit the meat sauce. read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Chef Special Fried Fish Ball with meat sauce. Not available everyday. Only today. - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Yi Xin Cafe was pretty good! We didn't go all out with crab or anything, but we tried the famous salted egg chicken wings, black bean beef (since it's popular), and the curry beef brisket. Everything was solid--good flavors with a bit of a Hong Kong-style fusion twist. Nothing to rave about, but definitely not disappointed. A solid spot worth trying if you're in the area! read more

Food had good taste, service was OK, It was a Resturant setting, with well lit, bathroom was clean all around was very clean and professional, read more

Yi Xin Cafe - Beef broccoli crispy noodle - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Soooo yummy. Food here is addicting. I don't eat out much these days, but I've been here twice within the month. The curry crab is amazing and fresh. They have lots of other yummy dishes too. So far I've enjoyed the pork cheek, sizzling beef, fried green beans. Service is great and the lemon tea with the bear ice cube is delightful! Flavors are on point. Not too salty, but juuustt right. read more

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I ordered the Teddy Bear Milk Tea Perfect amount of sweetness, refreshing, so cute, and delicious! 10 out of 10 would recommend. read more

Yi Xin Cafe - So cute - Hong Kong Style Cafe Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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We came to Yi Xing Café for lunch today on a whim - because the only parking space that we were able to find in this very busy parking lot was directly in front. Actually we had intended to go to another nearby eatery, but after checking out the posted menu with pics on the window, we decided to give it a try. The last time that we ate here was a long time ago. The restaurant was quite full. As we were going to sit at a table in between some other diners, a friendly waitress waved us to the rear & told us to sit back there where it would be more roomy & quieter. We appreciated that kind gesture very much. Since we are an elder couple, we don't eat as much now versus our younger days. We ordered the Mapo Tofu, the Spicy Eggplant & White Rice. Because of our age & desire to avoid crowds & night driving, we made an on-the-spot decision that this would be our pre-Valentine's Day outing. So we decided to splurge & also ordered the Hong Kong Style Dungeness Crab. Also, my wife ordered the Teddy Bear Milk Tea & I had the Yuzu & Honey Ginger drink. Our spontaneous pre-Valentine's Day luncheon turned out to be an extremely enjoyable outing for us. Despite being quite busy, the servers were extremely friendly, polite & super efficient. Our drinks came out right away. And then our food soon came out directly from the wok & everything was nice & hot (something that I always appreciate). Every dish was very flavorful & super delicious. We started with the Mapo Tofu & Eggplant with Rice. When the Dungeness Crab came to the table, we took a minute to 'feast' it with our eyes. Then we "rolled up our sleeves" & dug in. The crab was cooked to perfection - not over-cooked, the crab meat still tender & juicy, but separated cleanly from the shell & cartilage. We decided that the remainder of the Mapo Tofu & Eggplant would be going home with us for tonight's dinner & we would just focus our dining on the crab. The crab is cooked with garlic, salt, green & white onions, jalapeno & chili peppers. The Mapo Tofu & Eggplant also has peppers in them, but none of the dishes were too spicy for us. My wife who doesn't care for very spicy food, commented that the seasonings were just right. I especially enjoyed putting the fried garlic crumbs, onions & jalapeno peppers on my rice as I did my share to demolish the crab. In the end, only shells remained. My wife made a comment to me "let's make this place our go-to for Chinese Food" & I couldn't agree more. Not to be biased, but in many, (especially the) older established Chinese restaurants, friendly & polite waitresses are not always common. The great service combined with the delicious food here at Yi Xing Café,explained why they had many customers for lunch. There's so many other tempting dishes on the menu that we need to try. We'll be back! read more