Superb authentic spicy braised beef noodles!…read more Definitely one of our favorite noodle places in Oahu. The service is super quick and the entire restaurant was clean and neat. It's always busy because it's so good, so I would recommend making a reservation or you'll have to add your name on the waitlist.

Decided to give Fooki another go, and I'm so glad I did!…read more I got their corn and cilantro dumplings in broth, and they were so good. I'm still thinking about them. You know a dish made an impression when you're craving it long after the meal. My partner got the beef noodle soup. The noodles looked housemade, and the broth was incredibly flavorful and soul-healing. A comforting bowl of goodness. We also got the green onion pancake, which was nice and crispy. A great addition to our meal. Service was great, too! Sometimes a restaurant deserves a second chance, and this time, Fooki definitely delivered.

Mahalo Ms. Winnie & family for a wonderful food!…read more MANY MANY RECOMMENDATIONS FOR THIS PLACE! They're closed on Mondays. So Tuesday-Saturday opened with specific hours. So many people has said they come here to cater or to just eat some yummy pork when they need that taste. Had a peice and I must say... it's really tasty! Imma come back for a plate FOR SURE! And I think imma do a holiday order from HERE this year. TIPS ARE ACCEPTED! Anything goes so show your thanks, hiki nō! If CAN... CAN! Okie dokes mahalo for your time and ENJOY!

I stopped by on Thursday, at 1:00p on 8/20/26, to get some Roast Pork, and a 1/2 Char Sui and…read moreGinger Chicken Plate. The other day I stopped by to get 1/2 a Roast Duck with Cake Noodles. Of course their Roast Duck is savory and one of the best on the island hence their restaurant name. The skin is crisp and the meat is warm and flavorful. The cake noodles come with a sauce to pour over the noodles. It also comes with a Gau Chee as well as a side container of hot mustard and shoyu to add a little kick to it. My husband enjoys the roast pork. The skin is crisp and crunchy and the meat is glistening and marbled with fat that is so tasty. I enjoy the Char Sui that is nice and sweet. The ginger chicken is good as well. Overall, I love coming to Roast Duck Kitchen for the Roast Duck. I will definitely be back. Make sure you come early, sometimes they run out of the Roast Duck, Roast Pork, and Char Sui.

My mom and my friend both had amazing reviews about this restaurant. They both raved about how…read moredelicious their crab dishes were that I couldn't wait! It's located next to EARL and Cafe Kaila in the corner of Market City Shopping Center on Kapiolani Blvd in Kapahulu. There is a parking lot for customers and an overflow lot in the back where Ben Franklin is. Both times, I came with my family, and we ordered a variety of food and shared family style. The food here was absolutely delicious! Some items that we had ordered were: - Singaporean Rice Noodles - delicious! So flavorful with a lot of shrimp. It was even better with the curry from the curry crab. - Hong Kong Style Garlic Shrimp Prawns - well seasoned with a delicious crispiness and crunchiness! Shrimps are always a favorite of mine. - Thai Style Pork Cheek - great appetizer but the others really outshined this dish. The sauce was incredible, though! - Salted Egg Yolk Chicken Wing - beautifully coated with a layer of salted egg yolk. One of the few unique dishes that is a must try. - Fried Green Beans w/ Minced Meat & Sambal Shrimp Paste - the minced meat and sambal shrimp paste really brought out the flavor of the green beans, complementing it extremely well. - Salted Fish Chicken Eggplant - the salted fish really enhanced the flavor of this dish. I honestly thought without it, the entire dish would have been mediocre. This was a surprise! - Beef Chow Funn - this was ok. I thought there wasn't enough wok hay and flavor to this chow fun. - J.J. Chicken (Half) - this was one of my least favorite dishes only because all the other dishes outshined it. It was still good - just didn't have a great WOW factor like the others. - HK Style Beef Fried Rice - this was actually a lot better than the beef chow fun in my opinion. It was especially good with the leftover curry from the crab. - Curry Crab w/ Naan Bread - the star of the meals! There were different ways to prepare the crab, but we ultimately decided on the curry as it was #1 of the 3 or 4 styles. I did want the Singaporean one but was worried it would be spicy for the grandparents. Next time! Regardless, this was an amazing decision as the curry was soooo good. I couldn't get enough of it! The crab was delicious, fresh, and meaty--one order was plenty for our group of seven! It was definitely a messy meal, but well worth it. We even had so much leftover curry sauce that I couldn't bear to waste it, so I took it home to enjoy with rice the next day. - Hong Kong Style Garlic Fried Crab - well seasoned with a lot of flavor, but it was much drier than the curry version. Still delicious but that curry crab was still a winner. - HK Style Ice Milk Tea w/ Frozen Bear - this was a cute drink that they heavily advertised in their drink menu. I thought it would be a gimmick, but the drink itself was strong and delicious. This restaurant honestly stole my heart! So many delicious options that continuously wowed me. I definitely can see myself coming back often for family dinners.

My friend wanted to try it so we went! Not busy, but made reservation for a Thursday night. Popular…read morefor their crab dishes, every table had crab. Crab was a little expensive, but we did it. Curry crab- sweet curry, kind of an Asian style curry flavor. Not Indian. It's in between a Chinese and Thai curry. fried rice- it's not salty enough. It was okay. Hong Kong lemon tea- not strong enough, watery. True Hong Kong lemon tea is very strong. Black pepper sizzling beef- the most flavorful and tender dish. Chili oil- I asked for chili oil and they really gave me chili oil. I asked for chili oil with the pepper flakes and they said they charge money for that. So I just opted for the chili oil to make my friend rice more flavorful and a bit spicy, the oil was spicy, that's it, no flavor. Customer service- the male servers were very attentive. A typical Chinese restaurant inside

Lee Ho Fook has the best Minute Chicken Cake Noodle. Second to none…read more Don't ask questions. Just try it. You'll understand.

9/22/26 This was a hard review to write Fate has it's ways…read more.. Eva (owner) said my wife n I were the first ones to know They received a letter from the Plaza's Mgt this morning that, after March '27, their lease ends This goes for all the businesses there Kinda lost my appetite but only for a little while, LOL, because their food is always so tasty! Tried to make the situation positive since she's always been such a nice n friendly person Told her that we'd just have to come back more often! We already visit Fook's once a week Support Local

Living on Maui, one of my favorite noodle dishes is chow fun…read more The child phone beef dish here made Maui chow look like dog poop. My girlfriend ordered the Singapore bitter melon doodle dish, and it was crazy fantastic. The melon was bitter...It was an odd flavor... But new to my pallete. Once I added hoisin sauce, it took it to the next level. I don't think I could go here every week, because the flavors would probably blend together... But once a month, 100% I am hitting this place. If you're in the area, you need to make it a point to come here. Service was on point.

This is the first restaurant that my mom has been to before me, lol. She loves going to Chinatown;…read moreme not so much. Trying to find parking is such a pain. I had lunch here with my mom and husband on a Saturday around 1:30pm. The restaurant was packed with a waitlist. We put our names on the list and waited about 15 minutes to be seated. My husband got the beef chow fun $14.50. My mom and I both got the wonton mein $12.99 each. We shared the cheung fun $8.50 and I got the soy milk $5 made in house. I wanted to get the half roast duck $28, but it was sold out. The cheung fun was good. It came with sesame seeds on top. They brought over the peanut sauce. When I asked for the sweet sauce they pointed to the hoisin sauce on the table. It's not the same, but it'll do. If anyone knows a place that serves real sweet sauce with cheung fun, please let me know. I tried my hubby's beef chow fun and it was excellent. It had good wok hei and the beef was tender. The wontons were meh. I haven't had wontons that bad in a while. They were mushy and contained a small piece of shrimp. My mom agreed that the wontons weren't good that day. However, she had wontons there before and they were good. I loved the skinny Hong Kong noodles that came with the wontons. If you're Chinese like me, then you'd know to eat it with the red vinegar. Also, try the house-made soy milk if you get the chance. It was yummy. My mom used to make it, but it takes a lot of work.

Ordered take-out. They were accurate with the orders. Ala carte seems small but they are hefty…read more You should try the stuffed bitter melon and the curry Singapore rice noodle.

Lots of free parking, pretty good price and very good food. We were very happy with the taste and…read moreportion size..

Check out the remodeled restaurant and revamped Chinese entrees and snacks plus local cuisine menu…read more My beliefs were restored after seeing the newer and improved space with much convincing from hubby. Luckily, we were in Waipahu again. Free, shared parking lot with other businesses. The staff greets all the customers. Restaurant seats up to 46 people comfortably inside. There's one table utilized for called via phone in advance, to go orders. AC blasting helped employees and patrons stay cool inside from warm Waipahu weather. Both to go containers were filled to the brim. I'm very selective and impressed with their beef broccoli and carrots. I loved everything from tender, marinated sliced beef, thinly sliced carrots and soft broccoli and gravy. One of the employees is forward thinking in wrapping the mapo tofu in cling or Saran Wrap to avoid spills. Loved the mapo tofu which tasted yummy and remained heat hot for my entire meal. Sauce had a little spice or kick. White rice tasted perfect and definitely complemented the sauce. Mac salad was a winner with light, cold mayo mixture, seasoned with some black pepper and grated carrots. Consumed everything with chopsticks and a spoon in my to go container. If dining in and need a spoon or fork, kindly ask employee. We're given silver utensils. Please return used metal cutlery in cup above trash. I'm happy to give this place another chance. More local customers arrived for to go orders or eat here upon dining in and leaving the premises.

I came here last time and got da pork chop plate and it was good so I came back again to try der…read morekatsu plate which they are running a special (reg chicken katsu or reg korean chicken) for the week: 930am-2pm 11.25$ After 2pm 12.25$ Honestly dis is a heavy plate easy 2 meals for me. Chicken katsu is juicy and crispy and the rice is nice and fluffy. The katsu sauce is ok, its too thin for my personal preference, I like um thick, so im not taking account for that. Service was ok. Over all you can't beat dat price and portion size, will come back again!

All I come here for is their salt and pepper fish. I noticed they have wings, shrimp, and even pork…read morechop... so I wondered... hmm do they have fish? And they do! You just have to ask for it and they'll make it for you. And it's so good. You get the spicy, salty umami of the onion and pepper mixture coating the freshly fried fish fillet... actually heavenly after a long Sunday morning service. Their rice is usually just ok, but it's rice yknow? I'm not expecting the finest quality rice from a food court place lol. So it does its job well!

I ordered duck & chicken cake noodles $22 Looks good on…read morepics posted What i got was like nite & day from pics I Got 5 little bony pieces of duck on my plate, not going back dere again

BLUF (Bottom Line Up Front): Absolutely phenomenal dim sum, outstanding service, and an…read moreunforgettable lunchtime experience in a beautiful and brilliantly decorated restaurant! After our first visit, I completely understand why this place has earned such high praise. Every single bite was heavenly, and the hospitality was every bit as impressive as the food. We enjoyed it so much that we're already considering coming back tomorrow! The Details: Some of my favorite restaurant discoveries begin with recommendations from fellow Yelpers, and this one was no exception! I'd had Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant bookmarked in my Yelp app for quite some time after reading glowing reviews and recommendations from other diners and several of my Yelp friends. Well, today my wife and I finally decided to see what all the excitement was about. WOW! What an incredible little dim sum adventure we had! Apparently, we weren't the only ones impressed. The restaurant proudly displays recognition for being named Best Dim Sum in 2026 by Honolulu Magazine. After today's experience, I can certainly back up the accolades! We decided to make an epic dim sum feast of our lunch, ordering a wonderful assortment of dishes to share. Our selections included: - Har Gow (Shrimp Dumplings): Beautifully steamed shrimp dumplings wrapped in delicate, translucent wrappers. A dim sum classic and one of my absolute favorites! - Shanghai Pork Dumplings: Those wonderful little steamed parcels that make dim sum such an enjoyable culinary adventure. - Celery Shrimp Dumplings: Another delightful variation of har gow showcasing the versatility of these wonderful steamed dumplings wrappers. - Pork Hash with Seafood (Siu Mai): We actually ordered two servings of these beauties! That should tell you something! - Steamed BBQ Pork Buns: Fluffy, pillowy steamed buns filled with savory-sweet Char Siu barbecue pork. Comfort food at its finest! - Spring Rolls: Beautifully golden and crispy, served with a sweet chili dipping sauce. - Char Siu Look Fun: Silky rice noodle rolls wrapped around delicious barbecue pork and served in a savory sauce. Another wonderful addition to our feast! Every single dish was absolutely heavenly! There wasn't a disappointing bite anywhere on our table. Each bamboo steamer seemed to deliver another little treasure, and we thoroughly enjoyed working our way through the assortment. One thing I particularly appreciate about dim sum is the opportunity to sample so many different flavors and textures during a single meal. It's almost like taking a miniature culinary tour of Cantonese cuisine, one delicious bite at a time...! And then there's the SERVICE! I cannot emphasize enough how absolutely wonderful the servers were. Their attentiveness, friendliness, and genuine hospitality took an already exceptional meal to another level. They really made us feel welcome, and that kind of service deserves recognition. Outstanding food is one thing, but pairing it with equally outstanding hospitality is what makes a restaurant truly memorable. Several servers divided and conquered the room leaving all guests happy and content. Another pleasant surprise was the value. Our seven orders of dim sum came to just $62 before tax and gratuity. Considering the quality of the food, the variety we enjoyed, and the exceptional service, we felt it was money very well spent! My wife and I have enjoyed plenty of wonderful meals during our visits to Hawaii, but this particular lunchtime adventure will certainly stand out as one of our favorites. And here's perhaps the strongest endorsement I can offer: We enjoyed our lunch so much that we're returning TOMORROW! That's saying something when you're visiting an island with so many fantastic dining opportunities competing for your attention! To my fellow Yelpers who recommended this restaurant, MAHALO! You steered us toward a real winner! Final Thoughts: Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant has earned a permanent spot on my Honolulu dining list. Fantastic dim sum, reasonable prices, extraordinary hospitality, and an experience that left both of us smiling. Five enthusiastic stars! Some restaurants leave you wanting to come back someday. This one left us wanting to come back tomorrow!

I came here again, I would say this is probably one of my most revisited restaurants. I just love…read moredimsum and this spot got dimsum till late! This review is a consolidation of the past like 4-5 times I've came. Last few times I ordered: - Taro Puffs: One of my absolute favorites. I just wish sometimes it was a bit more fresh/hot. Most of the times it comes out just luke warm, which makes it taste more greasy. - Lotus Leaf Sticky Rice always comes out pipping out. Rice is plump and sticky. The filling is flavorful. I don't care for the lup chup but most don't mind. - Chicken Feet: usually good, there was a few misses. Maybe we came too early but the chicken feet wasn't as soft and cooked through as usual. - Look fun rolls: soft, bouncy and so delicious with soy sauce. - Fried shrimp balls: crowd favorite, it is simple and never misses - Sui Mai: also another crowd pleaser, a classic dimsum dish. - Seafood Roll: has seafood, meat, and veggies within. It is quite salty though, like almost a bit too salty. Also it's outer texture can be considered as "slimy" which may push some folks away. - Beef Ball: It is very QQ, however, it has a very distinctive flavor. Very cilantro heavy, - Pan-fried seafood dumpling: it has shrimp and chives within. Crispy and the skin is bouncy, another crowd favorite. - Spring Roll: surprising hitter for me. I know spring roll is the classic dish, but I almost never order because many times it could be a disappointing oily stick. However, this one was delicious. Savory, with a crisp crunch. - Black Pepper Steak: I wouldn't exactly recommend ordering this dish. As much as it is flavorful, since the steak is cubed, some bites are just a bit too tough and chewy. Not all, but definitely some, enough to notice. - Baked Custard Bun: they almost NEVER have this, no matter the time I come. Very sad. I think I've gotten it like once, since they moved locations, it is one of my favorite baked Chinese treats. - Egg Tarts: flaky, eggy (in a good way), recommended. - Baked Char Sui Bun: Not bad, the top is crunchy and very sweet. Overall, I would heavily recommend this spot. It can sometimes be noisy, and sometimes completely empty. I would also note that the dimsum is on the pricier side compared to most of the dimsum spots on the island, especially after they moved.

Located inside Chinese Cultural Plaza. Staffs are very efficient and friendly…read more Fook Lum has various types of dim sum like shrimp dumplings, Siu mai, etc. Everything is freshly made. Prices are reasonable by using Hawai'i standard. Highly recommended.

Our experience here was average overall. The restaurant is located inside the Chinatown Cultural…read morePlaza, with the dining area facing the waterway, which gives it an interesting setting. We came specifically for dim sum and ordered several of our favorites, including Siu Mai, Har Gow, and custard buns. Unfortunately, the selection felt somewhat limited during our visit, and several of the dishes we received were cold when they arrived. Flavor-wise, we found the dim sum to be fairly average. The service itself was friendly and welcoming. They had several dim sum carts circulating through the restaurant, and we appreciated that we could also ask the staff directly if there was a particular dish we wanted that wasn't currently on one of the carts. The overall experience wasn't bad, but there wasn't anything about the food that particularly stood out to us either. Between the limited selection during our visit and some of the dishes being served cold, we probably wouldn't make a special trip to return.