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    Young's Fish Market

    4.1 (639 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Poke
    Closed 9:30 am - 7:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Turkey tails, Mac Salad and Butterfish Lau Lau served Tues and Fridays (kalua pork and Kalbi from Helena's)
    Doug T.

    Came to Young's twice this visit to Oahu. They have the best Lau Lau with the most choices. Got their Butterfish lau lau with side of mac n cheese and turkey tails. Pork lau lau and Big Al's on our second visit. Fish was tender and sweet fish flavor. Pork lau lau is just da bomb home cooking. Mac salad hit the spot and the turkey tails... OMG so savory and fatty goodness. They offer counter service and then you can sit inside to eat you food. Plenty of other food options and ways to order. Ala Carte or combo plates. Casual homey atmosphere. Wife ordered Big Al's Bento which was two meals for her. good choice if you want to try a little of everything. For sure will be back

    Pork Laulau
    Nellie C.

    Some of the best local food on the island. It's always our first stop after we land. The Lau Lau plate is my favorite. Food is ready instantly and everything is fresh.

    Counter & Menu
    Ross T.

    Located in the City Square Shopping Center next to Utage Restaurant and across of Kamehameha Bakery and Ube Bakery is Young's Fish Market. Went in to grab some Hawaiian food and I decided to choose Al's Bento which comes with a mini Lau Lau which is mini, kalua pork, 1 slice sweet potato, Lomi salmon and 1 scoop of rice or poi. The mini pork Lau Lau was more than 1/2 fat hardly any meat. It was moist but you need to hunt for the meat. The sweet potato was good and steamed right. The kalua pork was okay and the Lomi salmon was mostly Lomi tomatoes. I asked if they had chili pepper water which normally they have a container on the counter, but he said it will be .26 cents for a 2 oz container. My wife ordered the Kailua pork plate with rice and she ate less than 1/2 the plate. Lot of new faces, don't know if same owners since Barbara & Allen passed away times have changed and the cost of doing business has also changed a lot and the mom & pops are having a hard time keeping up with the rising costs.

    Seating
    Roya J.

    Small spot with mostly takeout business, but also some tables and chairs to eat at. Poke and chicken were excellent as was the prices with aloha service. Free parking in their lot for an hour, or street parking.

    Combo plate
    Kevin W.

    Young's Fish Market in the Dillingham Plaza. One of the best Hawaiian food restaurants on Oahu. Known for their "Imu" style Kalua pig and Laulaus. They also have a delicious assortment of roasted meats. Like Char Siu, Chinese Roast Pork, Char Siu Ribs, and Turkey Tails. My personal favorite is their Sweet Potatoes . The staff do an excellent job servicing their customers quickly and efficiently. Don't forget to try the Beef Stew with your Laulau's. Rich and hearty full of vegetables and chunks of soft tender beef. .

    Veggie laulau are frozen $9 each (butternut squash, sweet potato, carrots, tofu)
    Milton K.

    Big Al's bento is my go to order so I don't fall asleep while working. Side order poi & Loni salmon. 5 Stars app gets me an additional hot laulau. On a dreary Thursday before the lunchtime crowd Young's Fish Market food hits the spot especially as the family heads to snow country for Winter Break. Service is fast and friendly. It's clean in their blue collar throw-back dine-in area. So nostalgic. Time to grind!

    Hot Laulau availability
    Vina P.

    Safe to say the laulau here is da biggest da largest. Da biggest da largest - wise words by Bigxthaplug The lyrics are something like that. Amazing good quality food across the board. I've had every single type of Lau lau here except for the chicken and veggie. The laulau here are da biggest, da largest. Pork laulau - 11/10 Perfection. Big, hearty, and tasty. Butterfish laulau - 8/10 Love butterfish? It's worth the splurge. Available on Tues and Fri only. Oxtail laulau - 8/10 Summer special only. If it didn't break the bank, I would come every Wednesday four times a month cuz that's the only time you can get it. Cut it open and you'll find tender soft oxtail with the bone in it. Please don't bite without looking for the bone. Please make smart decisions. The sign that says oxtail laulau is $13 each is wrong. It's $21.75 each. Squid laulau - 10/10 BREAK DA MOUTH Veggie laulau - available frozen only Chicken laulau - Great for those who prefer to skip pork, beef, and fish. Turkey tail is such a comfort food. My hubby always gets it on the side. They got plenty sides that pair well with laulau. Like chicken long rice. Or get a stew. Yes, you can get a side stew for $15. No judge me, Kay? A lot of people dining in were enjoying the plate lunches and poke bowls. You can also get your choice of fountain soda to wash it all down. Perfect for dining in or out. There are a couple tables for dining in against the windows and walls. It's truly good local food that hits the spot. Service here is on point and friendly. You tell them what you want, pay for it, wait nicely on the side, and enjoy the food after. Remember to bring your aloha and empty stomach. Happy yelping!

    Henry P.

    Always a blast for dim sum during lunch Food and staff is always awesome Most definitely will be back as always

    Pork laulau
    Jo Y.

    Young's Fish Market was founded by Wilfred & Charlotte Young in a modest market on Liliha St in 1951, as it specialized in the sale of fresh fish. During slow fishing seasons, the owners supplemented prepared dishes and grocery items. After a very difficult fishing year, a friend suggested that they sell lau lau and other Hawaiian style foods. In the 1980's, Wilfred & Charlotte's kids, Alan Young and daughter Barbara Connelly took over and focused on Hawaiian food. During this time, a 2nd store was established in Nuuanu, but due to a fire in 2000, it was relocated to Dillingham Blvd in City Square, where the current store stands. The Liliha location was permanently shuttered, and all renovations were done at the City Square location. Currently, 3rd generation family members, Daniel & sister Andrea Young (Alan Young's kids) have taken over, and is now best known for its Hawaiian and Chinese foods, catering, and sending shipments to the Mainland. Young's Fish Market offers: * Lau lau: beef, butterfish, chicken, oxtail, pork, vegetarian. * Seafood: poke, salmon, raw crab, dried opae, pickled ogo, sea asparagus salad, taegu. * Meats: char siu pork, roast pork, kalua pig, pipikaula, roasted turkey tail. * Stews/luaus: beef & tripe stew, chicken long rice, squid luau. * Sides: boiled peanuts, butterfish watercress, Portuguese sausage, mac salad, Maui onion w/ salt, pasteles, pickled onion, poi, sweet potato, warabe salad. * Dessert: haupia, kulolo. There are set combos of the items above, or you can mix and match with the items you want or purchase items ala carte. All items are the family's made-from-scratchrecipes. There are two items that I normally order: * Pork lau lau. It's something that I do not cook at home. It's an excellent lau lau, as they use a lot of luau leaves and a generous amount of tender pork with enough fat to keep it moist and a small amount of butterfish to give it some additional taste. You can order it warmed and ready to eat, refrigerated cold, or frozen for taking to the Mainland. They will keep the ti leaves on when you purchase them. * Beef Stew. Known as Hawaiian style stew, the gravy is on the thicker side and includes tender melt-in-your mouth beef, potatoes, carrots, celery and spices. There is a lot of flavor in this stew. The gravy itself is so good that people will just buy the gravy! While I can normally make this stew, sometimes it takes time to get all the ingredients, prepare them, and cook it for a lengthy time that it's easier just to order it. Stews vary with the different restaurants, but the stew at Young's Fish Market is the best! Your order at the counter and pay at the counter, while staff will prepare your dine-in or takeout order. Staff is friendly, knowledgeable and will patiently answer your questions. Recent renovations made the interior brighter and repaired the dining tables and seats for patrons. Lining up to order is an efficient system. Hours of operation are: Mon to Fri 9:30a to 7p, Sat 9:30a to 4:00p, Sun closed. Located in City Square near Utage Restaurant and across from Kamehameha Bakery. Free parking is available in the private lot that is shared with other vendors; however, it can get busy during peak dining hours. There is a designated space fronting the store for takeout only. A 10% discount off of purchases is given to seniors ages 60+ on Tuesdays as a senior discount. And don't forgot to sign up for the Five Stars Program, where you can accumulate points for future discounts and also receive special discounts, e.g., free lau lau with $15 purchase. Young's Fish Market is our convenient favorite store to pick up Hawaiian and local foods when we have that craving! We hope that it will be yours too! Even my son, who now lives in Toronto and will be in town next month, has requested Young's Fish Market, to fulfill his craving! Support local!

    Pork Laulau with poi
    Kylie S.

    Young's is always so good! They alternate what laulau protein they offer daily (I believe). Can't go wrong with young's fish market. Prices aren't cheap but you won't find quality Hawaiian food for cheap either. They're located at city square shopping center with a nice parking lot. Service is counter with some indoor seating.

    Kalua Pig plate
    Pilar P.

    Eat where the locals go. The friendly service and family atmosphere are the best. We lucked out that Tuesday is the 10% senior discount. We had the butterfish laulau plate and kalua pig plate. Generous helpings of rice. The fish absorbed the flavor of the taro leaves. The generous serving of pipikaula and Lomi salmon helped me finish my rice. The kalua pig was moist and flavorful but needed some hot pepper for a kick. I love the sweet potato - perfect portion for my dessert.

    Lots of Awards!
    Reef A.

    Way better than the closed Kapolei location that was a disappointment. Decent Hawaiian food here although there is room for improvement. I ordered the Big's Al's Bento that included a Small Laulau, Kalua Pig, Pipikaula, Sweet Potato, & One Scoop Rice. Overall a decent Hawaiian plate for $15.75. The Kalua pig was good. The pipikaula was slightly on the tough side but ok. The large sweet potato was tasted good. My slight disappointment was that I was told a piece of butterfish would be included in the pork Laulau but I couldn't find any. The older gentleman had excellent customer service in explaining the menu items and answering my questions. This family business has that old school mom & pop feel. They won a a lot of awards over the years that are displayed on the wall. I'll probably be back to try something else.

    Oxtail laulau $21.75 for one (wed special)
    Kanani C.

    Finally made it to Youngs on a special laulau day! Today was oxtail laulau day. Got one for $21.75. Pricey but I had to try. Looks like 4-5 oxtail and nice that there's no fat. Not much extra flavor, just meat and leaves. Gotta add shoyu. Good to eat before donating blood!

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    The lau lau is the best. The girl was really nice. Turkey tails are the bomb but little bit pricey but worth it.

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    Good beef stew here. $23 bucks later only 3 pieces of meat. Maybe not. Waaaaaaay over rated.

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    Hi do you serve pastele everyday? Do you have lunch specials everyday? What are they and thank you again.

    Young's Fish Market sells pasteles daily and they are yummy. They don't have lunch specials per se… Read more

    Are they open today?

    Ummm yeah!! Lol!! Today is Saturday, 1/10/2026. On Saturdays, YFM opens; 8:00 am. - 4:00 pm.

    Does the butterfish lau lau have pork in it? Or just fish?

    Just butterfish !

    Is this the Young's that used to be in Nuuanu where the old Hungry Lion used to be? I remember going with my mom back in the 60's to pick up Laulau from a place called Young's back then.…

    Aloha, yes we are the same Young’s Fish Market. You are talking about our old Chun Hoon Market place location.

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    As part of our recent vacation to Hawai'i, we stopped by Helena's Hawaiian Food to get a taste of…read moretraditional, authentic Hawaiian cuisine. Parking was scarce, but we managed to find a spot nearby in the neighborhood. It was a Saturday around lunchtime, and we were able to be seated immediately. We didn't really know what we were doing with the menu, so our server ordered whatever she thought we would like. She did a great job. We got the Pipikaula short ribs, kalua pig, lomi lomi salmon, poi, mac salad, and fried butterfish collar.  Everything was so good! My favorite two items were the short ribs and the butterfish collar. The short ribs were so meaty with a nice firm texture and had a yummy sweet marinade. The fried butterfish collar was crispy and dripping with buttery goodness.  Trying poi for the first time was such an interesting experience as well. I had always wondered what it tasted like. I had always thought it was going to be like a sweet taro paste dessert, but it's actually more like a starch and serves the same role as rice! Its neutral flavor allows you to pair it with your proteins. It adds a bit of texture and helps you feel full. I was really grateful for finally getting to try it and loved learning something new! I had a great time at Helena's. The food was delicious, and I got to learn more about traditional Hawaiian cuisine. I totally recommend it. Great vibes.

    Best place for authentic Hawaiian food for sure. Great service, even if they get tired of repeating…read morethemselves and could write it out, I really appreciate them explaining to newcomers every time what to eat and how to eat it to get that authentic experience. We went with what's recommended for first timers - laulau pork, you eat the leaves everything and it's filling and delicious - short ribs, some might say it's overcooked but I think it's just a different way of cooking and eating it, the pieces were thick and high quality, comes with 4 - Loki salmon, it's cured and this reminds me of ceviche or pico de gallo and salmon, it was flavorful, juicy and refreshing - comes with onions and salt to add to the complexity of the flavors - we ate it with poi, which they use as the starch to replace the rice. It's made of taro, I say give it a try for that unique and authentic experience - coconut jelly was yummy They accept cash and card Limited parking in the front, come in right before 5:30 on a weekday to beat the crowd Small family business vibes The experience lives up to the hype!

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    Really want to like it as it's our first stop for the trip, but the Mix Plate with Gravy we got…read morejust didn't suit my liking. It came with 2 scoops of rice, your choice of mac salad or coleslaw, BBQ beef, boneless chicken and fried mahi mahi. The decent one on the plate was prolly the beef but the chicken and fish were bit bland. The gravy sauce also seemed lumpy. The portion was filling but I might not be a fan of the taste. The outdoor dining space also had weird smell occasionally. Appreciate the servers though who were all attentive and moving super quickly.

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    OMG! This was a dining experience! So, the restaurant was closing so my friend said we should eat…read morethere! I didn't know that the servings were group sized!! I found so many things that looked great on the menu, to include fried gizzards, boneless Kal Bi ribs, fully loaded fried rice, Mac salad and other stuff I can't recall! So the TWO of us ordered way too much! We tried to eat as much as we could and ended up taking the rest home! Everything we ordered was delicious, so we knew we were going to eat good leftovers! The restaurant was a great place to go with a group to eat and watch sports! Our Waitress (I have to remember to get names) was a track star, she was running to and from several tables of groups to deliver food! I will go again if they reopen!

    If you're visiting Hawaii with a big group, 100% recommend taking them here…read more We initially were a party of 16, and showed up without a reservation at 6pm on a Saturday. The staff was super nice about it and was able to accommodate us, with only a small request that we be out by 8pm since there was another big party with a reservation coming in. Absolutely reasonable. They sat us right away at three large tables, which gave us plenty of space for food and didn't force us to sit super close together. Menus, waters, plates, napkins, and forks were all brought out immediately, and our waiter was quick to take our order. We started with the prix fixe menu for 8-10 guests and were going to add other items à la carte, but a handful of our group accidentally went to the other Side Street location (make sure your group is all on the same page), so what we ordered ended up being more than enough. We left stuffed and with 5 boxes of food still. Edamame was nice and steamy, and large enough to easily pop the beans out with your mouth. Wish there was a bit more salt though. The farmer's salad had everything going on from citrusy to salty to crispy. Avocado had a little bit of oxidation but the capers, dressing and potato curls provided plenty of reasons to overlook it. The fried rice came in a hefty portion, with sizable pieces of bacon and sausage. The chicken I didn't realize was boneless based on the shape of the deep fry, but it was nice to freely bite into it without worrying about hitting anything with my teeth. Probably a bit too much on fried bits but still good. Pork chops had a better meat to crisp ratio in my opinion, as well as juiciness. They even came with ketchup on the side, which I love as a pairing but don't see much of at restaurants. My favorite meat item was definitely the sizzling boneless kalbi. The presentation on the sizzling plate with a side of kimchi was spectacular, and the meat was full of flavor. We also ordered yakisoba, which wasn't part of the prix fixe. Tasted good but nothing past standard expectations. We let the waiter know we had a 30th birthday at the table, and they brought a couple scoops of vanilla ice cream with a candle, and did a decent job getting the whole room to participate in the singing. It could also be the type of crowd this place attracts, since it seemed that everyone was so friendly and approachable. Thanks to the quick and consistent service, we were out in a little over an hour with no complaints.

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    Waiahole Poi Factory - Fresh, hand pounded poi, traditional staple of the Hawaiian people

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    4.5(1.6k reviews)
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    No idea why but my wife was absolutely set on trying out Poi while we are here visiting. Everyone…read morewe asked Reccommended the Waiahole Poi Factory and I would certainly agree with them! We pulled up and were greeted by the cashier who was friendly and answered lol of our questions. We decided on a combo of Kalua Pig and Laulau along with Poi. First off, turns out that I do not care for Poi! This restaurant cooks it well and it is absolutely not their fault but what a boring food! The Pork was outstanding and the Taro Leaves on the Laulau were outstanding. We also had the Ho'io Salad which was a great addition with outstanding flavor. We finished with the dessert Sweet Lady of Waiahole which was super tasty and not to be missed. There is decent parking and several picnic tables outside. I thought the entire experience was super fun, you just may want to swap your Poi for Rice. :)

    Finally got to try this place after visiting the island so many times! My husband and I shared a…read morelunch plate with the beef stew and kalua pork, and everything was so flavorful and satisfying. We also tried their famous "Sweet Lady of Waiahole," which definitely lived up to the hype--so delicious. There's convenient parking available, plus seating if you want to stay and enjoy your meal. Really glad we stopped by!

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    Guava Smoked - Smoked Butterfish Collars grilled to perfection...you can't get this anywhere else!!

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    4.5(599 reviews)
    5.0 miKaimuki
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    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.

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    4.9 miKaimuki
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    3.5 stars We wanted…read moreto try authentic Hawaiian food and came across this spot. The owner was very friendly and took the time to recommend dishes for us, including the laulau and lechon kawali. We also ordered the BBQ short ribs. Overall, it was a good experience trying Hawaiian food, but it's just not really our type of cuisine. The laulau was quite dry, and the preparation felt more like meat that had been boiled or cooked in liquid, which isn't something I usually enjoy. The lechon kawali had a crispy pork belly texture, topped with something similar to a salsa, but it didn't suit our taste either. Unfortunately, the cabbage served with it also had some black spots, which was off-putting. The BBQ short ribs were the highlight of the meal and the dish we enjoyed the most. We appreciate the experience and the hospitality, but the flavors just didn't quite match our personal preferences.

    1. The hours posted on Yelp was incorrect. They open from 12:00 pm…read more A group of us ordered food the night before for pickup at 12:30pm, on Thursday. Then someone wanted to change from rice to poi. I tried many times and no one answered. Their voice mailbox was full. We e ended going there to make the change. He gentleman looked like he was working be himself. We bads to wait almost a half hour for him to finish the order. 2. Price - the prices were higher than expected. All the plates were $26.00 and up. 3. Food - The poi was very tasty and fresh, although a bit watery. The lau lau had a lot of lean pork filling, not a lot of leaves. The long rice didn't have much chicken and was a bit watery too. We enjoyed the sweet potato. There was also lomi salmon, haupia onion and chili pepper water. 4. As mentioned before there isn't much parking. The restaurant wasn't busy when we got there. Overall the food and service was OK. The price was a bit high.

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