Comfort Food Restaurants near Aiea, HI

“What an amazing experience! We had the bubble waffle and gyoza with fried noodles for brunch and everything was so delicious! Their magic butterfly tea lemonade was so refreshing and not too sweet. Our server Chelsea was so bubbly and friendly and made it a 5 star experience! Can't wait to go back to try their other drinks and dishes😋“

“Saw a review of this place on YouTube and I had to come and try it for myself. To be honest, it did not disappoint. It reminds me of an old diner like style that reminds me of a vintage restaurant. It also reminds me of my family's restaurant back home where most people go for the one special dish. There special dish is their ox tail soup and I can definitely say that it is amazing. Of course this is my opinion, but it has amazing flavor and taste! Would love to bring my family here and most definitely would eat here again. Service was pretty good and the place gets very busy. We had a little wait until we were seated but overall it was worth the wait. Would recommend this place to anyone that would like home style cooked food.“

“The BEST on OAHU! Wish we had this in LA!“

“The BEST on OAHU! Wish we had this in LA!“

“Delicious! I will be back! Mahalo“

“<10/10> Would Recommend :)“

“a bit pricey but food is really good“

“Best appetizers and drinks I’ve had in a very long time“

“We went to this location on Tuesday 7/29/2025 when they had the Tsunami scare. We live on the Waianae coast & had just spent 2 1/2 hours in traffic just to get to our toddler at daycare. We didnt make it in time to go home before the first wave was predicted to hit, it was too late to try to get to our pups in Waianae, so we decided we needed to stop somewhere to eat, far outside the tsunami zone.

We don't have much family here, so we really didnt have anywhere else to go. As we ate, we sat there distracted, speaking of everything we would lose. Worried, anxious, sad, etc.,

Our waitress was very kind & friendly. My daughter kept asking about the token machine & when we were done eating, she brought her a token. She didnt have to but she did and that was super sweet of her. I wish I remembered her name. It was a small act of kindness, but it meant a lot & we really appreciated it.

We had the spaghetti and meat sauce with garlic bread & it was delicious. My husband ordered the Korean Fried chicken and it was delicious as well. The desserts were delicious as well. This was our first time at this location and we definitely appreciate & enjoyed it.

Definitely recommend going here. Great service.“

“Great place for a meal with the option to sit down or take out. Plus they have a great bakery selection. Service is amazing. Make sure to go through the full menu before making your choice as there are several options that all look very appetizing. I stopped in for the limited time Wrecking Crew Plate and it did not disappoint. Chicken, Fish, Sausage, Chili, Rice and Macaroni Salad!!!! This was a feast.“

“Always friendly service when we pop in. Delicious food. Cool 80’s music going. Chill atmosphere to relax and enjoy the conversation.“

“Impressed by Pan's Kitchen yesterday! I ordered the fresh grilled ahi, and let me tell you, it was incredible. With the first bite you could tell just how fresh it was - perfectly cooked and bursting with flavor. Just a heads up, there might be small hard time understanding sometimes due to the owner's accent. But be patient, communication works out, and the food is absolutely worth it. Parking can be tricky - it's one of those places we only go to when we see a spot open. We got lucky yesterday with an empty space, but two trucks swooped in as soon as we pulled in! Despite the potential parking hassle, Pan's Kitchen is a hidden gem. Highly recommend it for the incredible ahi (and hopefully a parking spot)!“

“very good food, authentic ilocano food“

“The food was extremely authentic, HUGE portion sizes. Was very pleasantly surprised that we could find such authentic hunan cuisine in Honolulu! The service was quick and servers are very kind, had great conversations while enjoying our meal!“

“Flying in from San Francisco, one of my 1st stops us always Zippy’s Casual friendly atmosphere. Delicious food. Love Portuguese soup and clam chowder. The corn bread fried and buttery. For a delicious taste of Honolulu, run to Zippy’s. I do!“

“This was my first time and I loved it. Our server was wonderful. I definitely recommend this restaurant“

“Server was great working alone… wish they would hires more help, I saw couple of families in lined and left when service was slow. My wife and I visiting the island and this place was our hang out, busy then and still popular with the locals.“

“A solid ramenya inside the Lanai at the mall. This spot offers a variety of ramen options. Prices are a bit on the higher side but the bowls come in larger portions. I went with the half size spicy tan tan ramen with char siu which was perfect since I wasn’t too hungry. Otherwise the regular size would have been the way to go. The char siu pork was tender with a light chew while the noodles were al dente though thinner than I would have preferred. The real star was the broth which was flavorful, balanced, not overly salty or spicy, and tied the whole dish together beautifully. Seating is limited at the counter but you can always use the Lanai food court area if you prefer.“

“Awesome food. Brisket Melt I highly recommend! Great view“

“Caught them at Windward Mall this past Saturday, April 9. Best Shoyu Pork….Ever! Prime Rib was da bomb and sooo tender! Very friendly too!“

“I had trouble using my Zipster Rewards that are given to a senior customer who formerly had the original rewards.Working supervisor Dan at Waipahu Zippy’s helped me figure out how to use my $100 credit before the end of 2023. Dan was very patient with this old lady who needed lots of help with the app on my phone. Many thanks, Dan.“

“The food was good and it was quick! Minimal wait time and good portions.“

“Love Zippy’s every time I visit I always stop at Zippy’s before I head anywhere else and I always order Korean chicken with extra Mac my favorite.“

“My son and I, on occasion my grandson, started to go to your Zippy’s few weeks ago We visit quite often due to great location and wonderful service: Fast & friendly I really appreciate the hard work the servers put in We will continue visiting your Kahala Zippy’s“

“Awesome zippys team. One of my go to locations for some ono grinds🤙“

“Great food and a big variety“

“Came in and ordered Teriyaki beef Saimin, mini Loco Moco, Salmon burger with a side of fries, and a mini Chicken Katsu. Very delicious, the chicken was crispy, salmon was cooked well, noodles in the Saimin were not over cooked, and the Loco Moco was great! Highly recommend stopping in here!
We dined in, the A/C could be a little bit colder inside.“

“Great food and atmosphere. Highly attentive and friendly staff. I would definitely recommend the garlic shrimp.“

“Lots of variety and choices...although nothing stood out as being spectacular. Weird that there was bits of chopped potatoes in my adobo fried rice omelet. i've definitely had better elsewhere but for a food court concession it was ok! Not bad! The country fries was a little over cooked but it was well seasoned! Good portions! i ate 3/4 od my plate and i was stuffed! 😁👍🏼😁👍🏼“

“We had an absolutely wonderful experience at Zippy’s thanks to our amazing server, Harley! From the moment we were seated, Harley greeted us with a warm smile and genuine kindness that made us feel so welcome. Throughout our meal, Harley was attentive, friendly, and went above and beyond to make sure everything was perfect. Our drinks were always refilled promptly, special requests were handled with care, and the service felt personal and thoughtful without ever being rushed.

It’s rare to find someone who truly loves what they do, but Harley’s positive energy and professionalism made our dining experience outstanding. Harley is the reason we’ll keep coming back to Zippy’s. Thank you for such great service! You truly made our visit special!“

“zippy's tasty food and very clean dining area“

“Food was terrific and the staff was very friendly.“

“Miss eating in the new way is okay I guess“

“Loco Moco - da bes comfort food when you’ve been on the Mainland too long. Chicken Katsu was ono! Haupia pie - ❤️“

“Normally good service. Reasonably priced food. Medium priced. Good local favorites. One of the better loco mocos on the island“

“love service and everybody there. food is ono!“

“My first Raising Cane’s experience was when I was with Kuuipo. She was so excited to let me know that there were chicken tenders! Last time, it was their way of saying hello and welcoming me. I thought the food was really tasty at first because she validated the touch from when I looked. Sounds like a great food to order for take out. I’m taking my time thanking her all the way through.“

“Korean fried chicken was Ono“

“Long time since I visited this place… I missed their Mix Plate with salads! It was a bit after lunch time, so I didn’t wait for long to be served. My mixed plate was chicken katsu and mochiko chicken. My friend got beef cutlet and roast pork Mixed Plate. Both is us thoroughly enjoyed our lunch plate! Asian salad was just right flavor with sesame oil and fried wanton. A little extra was chow fun under the meat. And the price was really reasonable here!! ($15 each). Parking lot is just next to the restaurant, very convenient. It was really satisfied day for me.“

“Shout out to Giovanni Pastrami in Waikiki. First of all, they screwed up! Somehow our ticket was missed in the kitchen, and after we had waited nearly an hour for our food, our waitress came and told us what happened and that they were preparing our meal now. She was very apologetic and very professional. Then the head chef came out from the kitchen and personally apologized and told us we were getting a 25% discount for our extra long wait. The food was very good and we were quite full. But then, one more olive branch appeared in the form of a complimentary brownie/ice cream dessert! I never judge a business on their mistakes; shit happens. But I totally judge businesses on how they handle their mistakes, and Giovanni Pastrami gets an A+! Ron & Jeanne Lodge Wenatchee, WA“