50 Best Chinese Restaurants in Honolulu

“Food was good and came out quickly. Portion sizes were pretty good, and cooking seemed like it was more home-style and less tourist focused, which was appreciated. I got the beef chow fun, the person that I went with got the beef rice soup.“

“Stopped here for lunch while visiting the island. Hole in the wall family run spot with a small wait. Was definitely worth it though. Did the communal eating with a couple who ordered xtra spicy compared to my regular beef noodle soup. We were all sniffling the entire time 🥲“

“Had such a great food experience. Everyone was friendly. For being complete outsiders, we were made to feel like family.“

“Great taste and worth to eat👍👍👍“

“The quality of your dishes is very high on customer satisfaction!“

“self rotating skewers were so delicious and fun to watch. side dishes were amzing too“

“We stayed here 2 years ago & liked it so much we came back! Across the street from Diamondhead Park, right on Kalakaua Avenue, it's easy to get to & just far enough off the main drag to not feel like you're in the middle of everyone on Waikiki Beach. Our room had a lovely lanai with peek-a-boo ocean views & great views of Diamondhead. We requested & received a wheelchair accessible room with plenty of room to maneuver. The room also had a small fridge & a microwave, so we could store our leftovers & a little stash of breakfast. Lovely place! Definitely recommend. 👍“

“This is our favorite place to eat in all of Honolulu! The friendliest service, and the food is amazing. Don’t miss the cake noodles with minute chicken and the pork with sweet and sour cabbage. Wonton soup with noodles and char siu fried rice are a must- have too. Oh and the salt and pepper prawns! This is a must-visit if you’re on Oahu.“

“Simple, shareable, strongly spiced food, reasonably priced but will make you want to drink. Cozy, maybe 10 tables total. Bonus points for being open late but that will mean rowdy tables. Party room next door overwhelms the ambiance with skull-numbing, throbbing bass. Limited parking.“

“I was visiting Oahu with my husband for a few days, and we always look for good Chinese food spots wherever we travel. Mian was amazing and definitely hit the spot. The noodles were chewy and perfect! We got the beef noodle soup, the pork dumplings, and the hot and sour sweet potato noodles. All of them were very good, highly recommend! If we lived here, we definitely would order from this establishment all of the time.“

“You most definitely want to order ahead on those special days like valentines days. If you don't order pre-order pre pay online , you need to expect there's going to be a line waiting out the door. AND you want to have 1 driver and 1 person to pickup, (2 people in the car), because the size of the parking lot is not quite the capacity to the sometimes sudden influx of customers.“

“This is my go to for the office! The always hit the spot! Love their options. I always arrive early and the open a little early to accommodate. I love them! Fast, Friendly!“

“If you are looking for some Cantonese BBQ while in Honolulu, you must stop here and pick up some of this guys meat. I got a half pound of BBQ pork (char siu), half pound of roast pork (siu yuk), and a half a chicken (see yao gai). All of the dishes were well prepared, well seasoned, and cooked to perfection! You will not find anything to complain about when this meat is in your mouth! I went for dimsum at a nearby stall, and chanced upon Meimei. I took a chance and I discovered a master! Please visit here and enjoy! I will return!“

“great ono stuff. love it thete. parking sucks tho“

“Wow wow wow wow wow!! The dim sum was very delicious and the sizes were astronomical! I’ve never seen taro puffs, har gow (shrimp balls/dumplings), fried shrimp balls so generous before!! The flavors were all classic dim sum flavors, very delicious. I’ve had dim sum in many places down the west coast and east coast and I’ll tell you this may be top five for me! Sit down order your dim sum on the order slip and wait for the goodness to arrive at your table. Get everything, don’t even think about it. You’ll regret not ordering more! I promise.“

“The food was amazing and everything we expected after we saw the video on You Tube. The prices and portions are good and filling.“

“Went here with my Mom and we both loved it! I ordered the satay beef noodle soup, and I was surprised by the amount of noodle options you could choose from. Was tasty and very filling. There were a lot of Cantonese speakers there so it felt like it was pretty authentic lol. The workers were really nice and refilled our waters multiple times which I appreciated. They have a shared bathroom with some other businesses that’s outside, entrance is locked so they’ll open it for you but it’s pretty clean.“

“Basically this is a workers bfast brunch lunch deal. Mon thru Fri. Sometimes parking is iffy early early but after 830 I believe it is all g. I love the place honestly. They get choke local kine grindz so not exactly a tourist destination but a solid place to grab some take out that wasn't engineered in a lab and that also is not deadly(fast food talking to u).“

“I love finding these small joints that are turning out delicious and generous food at reasonable prices. I wanted to get the braised beef noodle, but they were out so I (reluctantly) ordered char sui noodle. I'm not a big fan of char sui because it normally is too sweet and fatty, but this place really turned me on my head! The meat was tender, and caramelized/ roasted to have the perfect amount of char taste (the picture is a half portion - it was so yummy I just scarfed it down quickly!). The marinade wasn't sweet, and they gave a nice portion separate from the noodles. The soup was piping hot and satisfying, full of noodles and veggies. My kid really liked their pork hash, which was big, plump, and generously filled. We also had the rice cake (it tastes like potu), tea cookies (big hit with my sweet-tooth hubby), and almond cookies. I'll be going back to get that braised beef noodle & eat dim sum one of these days! The inside isn't much too look at, but give it a shot - you & your belly will not regret it.“

“One of several eateries at Don Quijote. Roast duck and roast pork available hanging on display! Dim sum, plate lunch and dessert 😋. Just happen to try the char siu bao (with green onion)and it was very delicious (not fatty nor greasy) Recommended choice!“

“My family is from Hunan and can confidently say this tastes like home. I’ve never had Hunan food that even resembled anything close to the authenticity of Shiyu’s dishes. I’ve grown up eating Changsha style stinky tofu and this tastes the closest to home outside of China.“

“Awesome and tasty Vegetarian food, and I'm not vegetarian 😁“

“AMAZING. Great service - even better food!!!! made fresh“

“Machine was not to full capacity on this visit, mostly desert type streamed only, but it didn't stop me from ordering two dozen. I will admit apprehension at first...the result, however, was amazing.

Staff here was great, at least the last two times I visited. I had a young tattooed girl that was extremely nice and courteous. The place was busy, both the manapua and food side but the line moved rather quickly. Not always the case at some if the other locations.

Parking was available even for a busy restaurant. This will now be my go to Chun Wah Kam from now on every visit to Oahu“

“Overload Burger lives up to its name — a delicious, generously loaded burger that hits the spot. Juicy patty, great toppings, and just the right amount of messy. Perfect for when you're craving something hearty and satisfying. Definitely recommend!“

“A typical looking traditional dim sum place. I ordered some basic dim sums to go and they were fine, but nothing special. Each dim sum is about $6. It took a little longer than expected to get my small order ready, but it wasn’t bad. Servers were very friendly.

Vegetarian options: Some options were available.

Parking: Park in the adjacent building at a dollar per hour with the first 30 minutes free.“

“Ordered the brisket and tendon. Also ordered beef broccoli and rice. Portions were huge. The only reason why we went to 99 ranch before they shut down was just to get food from here. The cashier who helped me was very friendly and offered to help me figure out which portion I wanted. The tendon is so good but you have to eat it with the brisket to balance it out. Will be back again for brisket and tendon for sure.“

“A chef friend recommended Au’s Garden and it is a family favorite and the best tasting Chinese food in the islands! I’ve been told they use high quality meats, seafood and ingredients.
Lyn, the owner, and the service staff are very nice and friendly.“

“You must try the crab! You will not be disappointed.“

“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!“

“This is a solid choice for vegan Chinese food. It’s very hard to come by on the whole island. With that being said, the staff is very knowledgeable about veganism. Everything is labeled vegetarian but most of it is vegan. You just need to ask the server. My favorite is the garlic chicken, volcano ribs, and spring rolls. My husband loves the kung po shrimp! The only con is honestly the air conditioning. It’s super hot. Updated from previous review on 2026-07-11“

“Genuinely the best roast duck & roast pork we've ever had. Some restaurants either get roast duck/pork right or they don't at all. This place absolutely does it right.

We got the roast duck with tripe & roast pork with pig stomach bentos. The duck & pork was juicy through & through. Pork was perfectly crispy without trying to cut the roof of my mouth. The sauce that comes with was flavorful without being too salty.

The tripe & pig stomach were both amazing as well & not too chewy or tough. Staff was friendly & service was quick. We almost passed on this place but so glad we stopped by!“

“TL;DR: This is a hidden gem in Chinatown! Authentic, old fashioned massive portion of Cheung fun for an amazing price! You won't be disappointed if you check it out!

We stumbled on this place while checking out Chinatown in Oahu.
This is not a restaurant, this is a Cheung fun factory, they make the fresh rice rolls wholesale for other restaurants!
We made soup noodles out of their plain noodles (look fun) it was incredibly fresh and delicious. The noodles held their shape, they are made in the very old fashioned Cantonese way!
We really appreciate the attention to authenticity, much better than all of the Chinatowns in other parts of the world that we have visited!
We loved our first visit so much, we returned to buy 2 char siu and 1 ha mi Cheung fun!
They are massive and for the price, it's an insane deal! They're tasty, they're fresh , they have the perfect bouncy texture! They did have small packets of soy sauce to eat with it as well!
It's just like the old fashioned, dim sum restaurant in Asia.
I don't think you can find this anywhere else!
This is a hidden gem, and we hope they will continue to be here for a long time!“

“Had the dandan noodles. Was spicy but not overbearing. On this day the kitchen was a little slow.“

“This little “hole-in-the-wall” I’ve been coming to for years, possibly decades, but I haven’t been since new ownership took over. I was hesitant because the previous owners I’ve gotten to know over the years and they put so much effort into their food… I’m happy to report that the food is just as good!I ordered the soup noodles with pork and pickled vegetables and it was like I remembered. The soup base was delicious and the noodles cooked perfectly. I also order the salt & pepper chicken wings for good measure and those were great too!If you have a craving for HK-style cafe food, this is the spot to visit!“

“Best Roasted Duck in all the islands. Take out to neighbor islands too.“

“This little hidden gem is the best! We visited this centrally located spot during our trip to Oahu. It is a mom and pop owned shop with delicious, fresh, and authentic Chinese food. Our favorites were the potstickers were so fresh and crispy (they make them homemade!) and the beef and broccoli.
We went for dinner. The service was also super fast - they were super attentive so great to grab a quick bite for lunch or takeout. It is really clean inside and a very welcome environment.
Highly recommend!!“

“I like their Hainanese chicken but their pork hash is the best! my friends love the pig ear.“

“They need to make the sign of the restaurant a little bigger because everyone needs to know about this store. The portions are HUGE for the prices and the food is so good. The owners are viet-chinese and that really shows in their flavors. I highly recommend asking them what their specials are and ordering that.

It's a mom and pop shop and I support those.“

“Had a wonderful family meal here. The woman working did a great job taking care of the front of the house by herself on a busy Friday with 2 full 12 top tables, a couple of random walk-ins plus lots of take out orders. BYOB and BYOD (dessert) 😊 The order-ahead honey BBQ pork ribs are a MUST! We brought in our own fish and lobster, which they did a fantastic job preparing for us 😋 It's always great dining with a large group at a Chinese restaurant because you get a chance to try lots of dishes. Everything was delicious!“

“My family and I went to WAH Kung in Mapunapuna for years, birthdays anniversaries going away and more, my dear late sister inlaw worked at First Hawaiian Bank for years and my brother would meet her there for roast duck won ton mein🙏 on a weekly basis🩷 UNCLE had been the highlight of the restaurant atmosphere service quality of food… hands down best roast duck!! I was told the Kalakuau location is exactly the same and yes UNCLE TOO👍Mahalo!!“

“An oasis in Moiliili. Great service, old style local Chinese Restaurant. value and lots of parking. Take out available.“

“Ordered chicken feet, pork hash, pan fried turnip cake, pan fried fish cake with corn, baked char siu bao, and egg custards. About $37 before tax and tip.

I love chicken feet. Solid Chinatown lunch. I'll be coming back to try more.“

“Happy Days Restaurant located on the East side of Oahu on Waialae Ave. Genuine and Authentic Cantonese cuisine prepared by expert chefs using the freshest ingredients. Unique to this restaurant is that they serve Dim Sum throughout the day into the evening. Signature dishes include Peking Duck with Steamed Buns, Capital Pork Chops, Sizzling Peppered Beef, and their House Noodles with Crispy Noodles. They are very consistent preparing and serving you amazingly delicious dishes. Locally owned and operated. They do an amazing job taking care of their customers. A definite must try for Cantonese food.“

“Very good traditional Chinese food. Ginger chicken was very good as well as the Kau Yuk with taro and minute chicken. Needed a couple more salt eggs on the pork hash.
The bitter melon was not too fresh but it was very tasty
Couldn’t find parking again, but the waiter walked all the way to where the car was with our food. We ordered $250 worth of food for 9 people. Food was awesome“

“My workplace put in a huge order and when I went to pick it up, it was obviously too much to carry to my car. Jerome and Diana took the liberty of helping me bring the boxes to my car. I didn’t even ask they were so kind about it. Since the very beginning, Diana made sure I had everything I needed and was very professional and very quick to load the boxes. Thank you guys again!“

“Came here for lunch to celebrate my Mom's bff Birthday. We invited a couple of her friends as well.

We had a delicious eight course luncheon.

Honey BBQ Ribs, Singapore Noodles, Concubine Chicken, Beef Chow Fun, Salt and Pepper Shrimp, Kau Yuk with Taro, Steamed Fish Fillet with Soft Tofu, and Stir Fried Ung Choy with Harm Har.

Needless to say, we had plenty of leftovers for takeout. The ladies enjoyed the food. All the dishes were prepared well and great flavor. Price was inexpensive considering we got a lot of food.“

“Food is authentic Hong Kong Style breakfast fare - jook, beef brisket noodles, roast meats, milk tea, toast

Service is exactly what you expect from a dirty hole in the wall greasy spoon type joint, thats why I love it.

Atmosphere - see above description for Sevice.“

“Overall they are well stocked and rarely have to wait for our selections. Food is usually hot and tasty. Portions are generous. (For the past couple of visits, the fried rice grains have been hard, though). Staff are welcoming and friendly (Jaxtin was awesome on our visit!).“

“chicken katsu and all rice“