Restaurants in Aiea

“Can't wait to go back. Hard to believe this dishes I had were gluten free. Orange chicken and coconut rice. Both of which were delicious! Chelsea does as amazing job.”

“Sushi Spot is truly the place to go for fresh, high-quality sushi. Everything we tried was delicious, and the service made the experience even better. The staff was so kind and attentive—always keeping our waters full and our table tidy throughout the meal. We’ll definitely be coming back again and again. Highly recommend!”

“The food is fantastic and the staff is so friendly. Outstanding, authentic Mexican ceviche and service. The tuna tostada and Cabo taco were delicious as well. Anyone looking for great Mexican seafood, this is the place to go in the island.”

“Tucked away on the same level as McDonald’s in Aiea, this sushi spot is a place where locals go. It might be easy to miss, but once you find it, you’ll be glad you did. There’s convenient parking, and while there’s no indoor seating, the outdoor tables make for a casual vibe.

Service is impressively quick, and the portion sizes are generous—ordering just one roll can be a lot for one person. If you’re with friends, I highly recommend sharing a few different rolls to get the full experience.

The staff (or possibly the owner) was incredibly kind and helpful. He let me know the fresh ahi was sold out for the day, but offered great suggestions for other rolls to try. Prices are fair, especially considering the portion sizes and Hawaii’s cost of living.

If you’re in the area, this spot is a must-try. Delicious sushi, great service, and a chance to support a small business :)”

“So, I am a total townie. To me, going past Chinatown is going to the boonies. Going to Aiea and taking the freeway is like going to another country where you don't know how to drive. Well, I took the adventure and it was totally worth it to check out this place. Had tried before, but unfortunately, they were still closed due to COVID restrictions. After thinking about trying to go again, I found the time and couldn't believe what I was missing out on all this time. The food is just amazing. I've had Taiwanese soups of many kinds over the years, but their Cow Wow beef noodle soup was by far the best I have ever had. Lots of excellent meat, rich broth and spiced perfectly. My partner had the Fooki Belly plate and I was amazing with the pork that was so perfectly cooked and so flavorful with fatty yumminess. We also got the Grandpa Rolling Beef, which was like an Asian crepe burrito. It was fantastic as well, but didn't really need so much plum sauce on it and would ask for it on the side when we go back again. The place has a certain Asian kitschy sheik to it, like something with a Shanghai old movie feel. They are super cautions with COVID safety and maybe can ease up just a bit, but I do appreciate their efforts to keep themselves as well as their dinners safe. If this place were to open up another location in the Honolulu area, I would probably be there way to much. Maybe it is a good thing that they are out of my normal travel comfort limits, so that it makes it extra special when I go back again for their amazing food.”

“Husband & I was very pleased with our waitress. Wished I knew her name. It’s our 1st time eating here & she recommended some plates. I had left overs so I signaled her for a box & she came back laughing because I looked like I was doing “baby shark”. She made my day & I will not signal baby shark again at any restaurants. **sigh** Anywho… We will go back to try other plates. Yummy food, Awesome service & perfect atmosphere!!”

“Absolutely wonderful! Great food... outstanding service!”

“I got the pho with rare steak and beef balls and it was amazing. It was just what I was craving and needed. It was light, flavorful and filling. Service was great and quick, and the aunties were attentive. It’s a small restaurant but worth the wait if you come at a busy time.”

“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!”

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“Toe Beans and Dreams is an amazing experience and concept. Fantastic attentive staff with a compassionate and inclusive community who are passionate about the wellbeing of the cats and finding them their forever homes. Best cold brew coffees and baked goods too! 💞”

“Food and service excellent - we would go back again.”

“best place to eat. must try the bimbimbap”

“It was great! Went here after seeing the Pearl Harbor memorial, and was excited to see a variety of intriguing menu options. The service here was amazing - everyone was very respectful and friendly, and nice to interact with. Overall, I would definitely recommend this lovely restaurant. I got the Bruschetta and Caesar salad, you should try them!”

“First timr trying Catania Ristorante Italiano at Waimalu Shopping Center. Reservations are recommended, especially on weekends. Parking is also a challenge during the busy times. Chinese owners serving Italian food. The food is good, but not memorable good. Pasta is cooked well and their garlic cheese bread is very good. Spaghetti sauce too runny, but the Seafood Linguine is delicious. Prices are affordable, considering the portion size is generous and they don't skimp on the protein. Another plus, it's BYOB, so you can save some e $$$ on your bill.

Friendly family run business excellent service. Show your support to small businesses.”

“Best Thai on the island. Always hot, perfect spice level. Great customer service.”

“I cannot believe it took me over SEVEN years on island to finally eat here—like, how did I miss this?! This spot in Aiea is a total hidden gem and exactly what I’ve been craving ever since my trip to Singapore. It’s similar to mala tang in that you get to pick your own veggies, meats, seafood, etc. to build your soup. The broth options are a little different though—no mouth-numbing mala like you’d find at YGF Mala Tang—but honestly, I didn’t mind one bit.

The spicy pumpkin soup base was perfection: creamy, flavorful, with just the right kick. It didn’t overwhelm my palate or leave me feeling heavy, and it tasted cleaner (less oily) than other broths I’ve tried. If you’re into creamy soups, the pumpkin base is a must-try!

Service was solid too. They refilled my water without me asking and even let me choose my seat (I was the first customer before the evening rush lol). The space was roomy, spotless, and you can tell it’s a true mom-and-pop operation—genuine care for both the food and the customers.

I’m already planning to come back this week because I cannot stop thinking about that pumpkin soup.

Oh, and if soup isn’t your thing (or if Hawaii’s heat has you craving something else), they’ve got chicken katsu with curry, stir fry, and other specialty dishes too.

VISIT. Seriously.”

“My husband and I spent 24 hours in Honolulu and discovered this wonderful Thai Bistro! The service was very friendly and attentive to our preferences. We ordered spring rolls, brown rice, Penang chicken curry, and green curried chicken. Oh, the flavors were perfectly blended! It’s the best Thai food we’ve had outside of Thailand. We highly recommend Thai Bistro Suksabay!”

“Beers always great but at special 25% off growlers … priceless!”

“Absolutely love this place! A home away from home! The staff is great and I love the atmosphere! They do great theme parties and make them fun! Great dancers. Highly recommend when you visit/live in Hawaii!”

“The food we ordered was yummy and definitely we will be back! And the service was excellent…👍🏼🤙🏻👌🏻👏”

“I came here with two of my girlfriends for a very anticipated late night dinner after a long day. We all liked our food— I ordered the vegetable ramen with miso broth, my friend got the spicy pork ramen, and my other friend got the tonkatsu— the portions were good, price was good, and the service was stellar. They played a small game with me at the end after I paid for the check, where I won a bar of soap & I thought that was so cool and a cute way to end the meal!!!! I would definitely come back here again. One of the few places open late on this side of the island as well!”

“would I recommend Kehau's kitchen!?!?! hell yah!!!! they are awesome people and the food is ONO!!!!! You will definitely leave super full and satisfied! my all time favorite place to eat Hawaiian food ❤”

“It’s still taste the same when it first open till now…..gooooddddd!!!”

“Delicious. I had seared three trio fish, scallops shrimp. Going to try to come back before leaving it was so good. Husband had fries trio said it was good, but would try mine next time.”

“My husband and I were in Hawaii for two weeks and we ate a lot of poke. Ryder’s was hands down the BEST poke we ate. I ordered the spicy and gingah ahi. So so good.”

“This is my go-to spot after I get my hair cut at nearby Major League barber shop. The food, service, and atmosphere are all top-notch. I've had the pollo asada and the chorizo & egg tacos, both with rice and beans. 🤤 This is a Veteran/family owned business that takes their food creations and customer relations seriously. It is also SoCal Mex based flavor-wise and takes me back to the neighborhood taco shops in L.A. and San Diego. I look forward to eventually trying everything on the menu.”

“Love their coconuts and the lady was really nice too! Anybody headed north should definitely stop here for a nice cold coconut”

“This spot is straight heat. I always come here for their plate lunch with the cake noodle upgrade. It’s honestly a great deal since it comes with your choice of protein, cake noodle, cabbage, and a gau gee. They even give the sauce on the side so the cake noodle stays nice and crispy. This time we got two duck plate lunches and a pound of roast pork. Everything was tasty and delicious, and this place is always my go-to for duck and roast pork.”

“Great local food! Friendly staff! Ono!”

“The best. We ordered to go and we love how the chicken tasted sooo good.”

“We love this place. The service and the food is excellent. It's always busy but today was our 1st time we had to wait to be seated. Lunchtime, Only a few minutes. Worth it! Ruby was our server. Attentive and quick, pleasant personality. The staff here is awesome we even met the manger🙌
We paid for 2 around $36 my honey ate the Chop Steak w onion he said it was great and flavorful. I had a recommended Poke Bowl by Ruby with Ahi, so delicious BETTER THEN FOODLAND! Highly recommend this place.”

“Large and delicious, but on the pricey side. Just be sure to leave a little time before ordering from a Domino's. Remembering the taste of Boston will strongly remind you of how bad Domino's taste (to be fair, Domino's has gluten free, so we did get those when our daughter was living with us.)”

“Yes its a wait and yes its gone up like all tings in price, but Its THE BEST lol. I've ate ever burger on this island in the last 3 years. This THE BEST ! I'll take the wait and the smile i get while. (The people there are Rad- Supper nice)”

“Second time back here with friends for lunch. I got the laksa and it was delicious. Great service. Nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends. The pancake was delicious, not too sweet and very light. I was greedy and order a bowl of pickled cabbage and fish with rice noodle home.”

“Small bakery but BIG quality and flavor!! Everything I have tried from there has been so delicious. The donuts are huge with homemade fillings, the pound cake is perfect and made with local fruits, but the pies - the pies will make you want to moan, curse, or both. The chocolate haupia pie is the best pie I’ve had in my life, but you can’t go wrong with any of the fruit ones or the sweet potato. Worth the drive from wherever you are, guaranteed.”

“food filled me up definitely should try at some point”

“Great and easy first time Indian food experience! The employees were super helpful in explaining the dishes and what they tasted like. The eggplant was definitely spicy! My plate could’ve easily been shared, but I enjoyed most of it myself.”

“The staff are wonderful and my twins 👯‍♀️ got to order pizzas to bake at home 🏠 it made them really happy”

“Friendly family business😊delicious and good portion sizes. Always dine and with my daughters and always receive great service. They have been providing great sushi and service since I’ve been working at the credit union 17 years ago.”

“EVERYTHING! Was greeted and sat very quickly. The server was nice and friendly”

“CeCe Patisserie offers outstanding customer service going above and beyond! I highly recommend checking out her tasty treats. They provide catering and delivery for gifting goodies as well! My experience with CeCe Patisserie was by far one of the best customer experiences I have had! 🌺”

“Take out only. The have a vast variety of manapua, both steamed and baked. Staff is very friendly, efficient and puts a smile on my face. Makes a great impression when you are walking into a meeting, gathering, etc cause although everyone loves manapua, pork hash, half moon, rice cake, etc. Most people never think about this option which is far superior to donuts or other pastries.”

“The ambiance is superb, I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic.”

“Went here as overflow for young BBQ. Ordered the fried chicken plate. Delicious. Good portions and good rice and macaroni salad. This is a great plate lunch place.”

“Food was all right. Service was top notch for a small family-owned restaurant. Ordered the chicken satay which was quite savory. An interesting way of doing the peanut sauce. Not as sweet as other places back it on the mainland. Ordered the the drunken noodle Thai spicy, but couldn't get the spiciness I wanted. But the seafood in it was well done and tasty”

“Ate there today.. best BBQ pork I’ve had here on Oahu. Hawaiian sauce was wonderful and baked beans were simmered with tiny pieces of jalapeños, had a slight delicious kick. Wedge salad… heavenly. i”

“Everyone was very kind and the food was tasty! I got the Nom Nom and my partner got the Volcano but added grilled pineapple. We also shared a side of tater tots that had very good seasonings on them. It did seem that the location was under construction as the back walkway to the bathroom was not finished. But overall a great experience”

“Food 5 ⭐️ portion is great, tasty, broth is clean and light.
Service 5 ⭐️ very attentive and accommodating.
Atmosphere 5 ⭐️chill, I feel relaxed eating, and they have working ac.
Must try their oxtail pho! Oxtail has a lot meat and pcs. So far I have not had highblood when I finish my oxtail pho which is good that’s why I keep coming back. I know that when I finish my bowl I won’t have any problems (but that’s my experience). Pho Time is my go to for oxtail pho, bun bu hue, and pho in general.

*i’m not sponsored or paid in any shape of form. Just a loyal customer who loves their food 😁”

“I love this place 1 of 2 of my favorite Korean food spots here on Oahu, Hawaii. The only thing missing in dine in. Only take out!! But does not take away from the friendly service and delicious fool. My favorite bbq chicken and Kalbi plate w/ Beansprouts and cabbage. Winner!!”

“This food is EXCELLENT. Got #20: chicken and beef, with sides of seaweed, noodles, cabbage, bok choi, rice, gyoza. It was DELICIOUS. If my stay here was longer, I would be back for sure. The owner was so nice. He gave my sisters and I complementary mango drinks which were so fresh, real and delicious. Support this awesome business!”

“Delicious one of a kind toppings”

“Amazing Ice Cream and the staff was very friendly and helpful! Love this place!! Highly recommend to everyone!!!🌸☺️”

“Great meeting place with friends!”

“Convenient , tasty, and fast. You can't ask for more.”

“Vina Cafe is my family’s favorite smoothie cafe that’s undeniably the most fresh and consistent smoothie every time! We are addicted to their taro-avocado and dragon fruit smoothie.”

“Everything is delicious 😋 thank goodness”

“I have been coming here since I was a kid and it is always great.”

“Tried maple pecan latte here yesterday & pearl city day before - different taste 😜 so maybe I'll go 2 manoa & try it #3 ? Or go back to my macchiato”

“Great place for comfort food of ramen and fried rice and gyoza. Owner is really friendly as well.

Parking: Can get very busy as times, but going early allowed for lots of parking.

Wheelchair accessibility: Ground floor, so no stairs to deal with. Handicap stalls are close to their front door.”

“This place has been around before covid. Service was great. Place was small. But it's the perfect size for what it's there for. Bubble waffle was tasty. Parking took a little bit. But that's because there's plenty of other businesses around. Worth it. Glad it closes a little late compared to most places. Will be back!”

“Good food..fair amount & a decent cost. 👍🏻”

“Great selection of ready to
Go Japanese bento boxes. I got the katsu chicken curry and it was great. The prices are hard to beat as well. Fast and convenient”

“Yummy , we love this place!”

“Some of the best tacos I've ever had! Stopped at the taco truck in Pearl City in Hawaii and thoroughly enjoyed it. The hellfire tacos ain't no joke! Spicy and delicious.”

“We love Aloha Salads❤️ The Salads are wonderful. We eat in Hawaii all the time!”

“Love this sandwich shop. The service is relatively fast and friendly. The ingredients are always fresh. There is parking right out front in designated lot shared with other businesses.”

“They have heaps of yummy pastries and I absolutely enjoy coming here 😎”

“probably the best valued, most consistent boba place, no crazy new fancy drinks, just good milk tea 🤙”

“Highly recommend?Decided to give Tea Spot a try. Oh! So happy with my Milk Tea. Took 50% sugar. Excellent. Boba was perfectly cooked. Nice chew. Having tried many stores & franchises, I can say…Certainly one of the better places on island.”

“Convenient , tasty, and fast. You can't ask for more.”

“Yes its a wait and yes its gone up like all tings in price, but Its THE BEST lol. I've ate ever burger on this island in the last 3 years. This THE BEST ! I'll take the wait and the smile i get while. (The people there are Rad- Supper nice)”

“Highly recommend?Decided to give Tea Spot a try. Oh! So happy with my Milk Tea. Took 50% sugar. Excellent. Boba was perfectly cooked. Nice chew. Having tried many stores & franchises, I can say…Certainly one of the better places on island.”

“The food is fantastic and the staff is so friendly. Outstanding, authentic Mexican ceviche and service. The tuna tostada and Cabo taco were delicious as well. Anyone looking for great Mexican seafood, this is the place to go in the island.”

“The ambiance is superb, I highly recommend this restaurant, the food was amazing and the service was fantastic.”

“My husband and I were in Hawaii for two weeks and we ate a lot of poke. Ryder’s was hands down the BEST poke we ate. I ordered the spicy and gingah ahi. So so good.”

“Large and delicious, but on the pricey side. Just be sure to leave a little time before ordering from a Domino's. Remembering the taste of Boston will strongly remind you of how bad Domino's taste (to be fair, Domino's has gluten free, so we did get those when our daughter was living with us.)”

“Can't wait to go back. Hard to believe this dishes I had were gluten free. Orange chicken and coconut rice. Both of which were delicious! Chelsea does as amazing job.”

“Husband & I was very pleased with our waitress. Wished I knew her name. It’s our 1st time eating here & she recommended some plates. I had left overs so I signaled her for a box & she came back laughing because I looked like I was doing “baby shark”. She made my day & I will not signal baby shark again at any restaurants. **sigh** Anywho… We will go back to try other plates. Yummy food, Awesome service & perfect atmosphere!!”

“Absolutely wonderful! Great food... outstanding service!”

“Strawberry soju is my fave, food is great. Not keen on cooking it myself, but all in all very good place to come eat, drink and enjoy”

“Everyone was very kind and the food was tasty! I got the Nom Nom and my partner got the Volcano but added grilled pineapple. We also shared a side of tater tots that had very good seasonings on them. It did seem that the location was under construction as the back walkway to the bathroom was not finished. But overall a great experience”

“Delicious malsadas. Very crowded. It was a little slow because they make the malsadas when you order. Definitely try the original!”

“would I recommend Kehau's kitchen!?!?! hell yah!!!! they are awesome people and the food is ONO!!!!! You will definitely leave super full and satisfied! my all time favorite place to eat Hawaiian food ❤”

“Authentic Mexican Food. Absolutely delicious”

“Great local food! Friendly staff! Ono!”

“The best. We ordered to go and we love how the chicken tasted sooo good.”

“The food was absolutely delicious! I ordered the catfish plate with sides (Mac n Cheese & Yams). With the banging apple cobbler! A must try… Please try the bbq sauce….way back sauce from Webb’s from Cleveland, Ohio. Great Unc… would be proud of you for bringing Midwest taste to Hawaii.”

“Had no idea this was in the mall when I looked up shaved ice places. But I really wanted shaved ice while I was in Hawaii and this one looked really good. It do not disappoint other than the location.

I got the mango cheesecake ice wave and subed the ube vanilla swirl soft serve”

“Head to Halawa and grab some lunch at Bombuchaz. We ordered the hamburger steak plate and the #3 special with beef stew, chicken long rice, and pan laulau. Yummers! The stew uses short ribs which made it even better. The flavors was spot on. We went there at 10:30 so only had about 3 people in line. I've heard they sell out so get there early and get your grub on!”

“I was unprepared for this place to be inside the mall in the food court. We drive all over looking for it. Once found though it was really great service and some of the best mocktails I have ever had.”