Noodles in Honolulu, HI

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

“My favorite place to get freshly made Pansit, Miki soup noddles, and Won Ton Wrappers. They also make various noodles and wraps such as Chow mein, Chow funn, Saimin, Mandoo wrap, Udon, Suimai wrap, and their new: Kaigushu noddles. Each items are fairly priced per pound. Recommend coming here for freshly made noddles/wraps.“

“Went to Sun Noodle today(Saturday) because my daughter wanted a ramen bar for her Birthday tomorrow. The nice lady upstairs in the office helped me pick out a specific type of noodle from their product catalog after I described what type of noodles my daughter likes and she also explained to me how the numbers of the noodles correspond to the thickness. I got 15 orders ( 3, 5 packs) of freshly made noodles, tonkotsu and tan tan broth to go with it. Ordering was super easy, you go back downstairs to the outside, walk to the right, press the buzzer on the right hand side of the adjoining warehouse, another girl came out with my order, processed my credit card payment and off I went. Fast, simple and very economical. This was my first time going there although we eat ramen everywhere Sun Noodle distributes their noodles. Love their products, will surely go there again to stock up on my daughter's favorite food, Ramen!!!“

“Great Chinese noodles and Won Ton wrappers. I especially like their Egg Chow Mein noodles. Much better than what you can find in the supermarkets. I buy 3 pounds of noodles at a time. It lasts a couple of weeks in the refrigerator and can be frozen if you need it to last longer. Prices have gone up a little but always a good buy.“

“We had a lovely experience during our visit. The food is amazing, the sushi was very fresh and the fried rice was also very good. And the service was spectacular! Highly recommended!!

If you are a Korean and are traveling to Waikiki, definitely stop by!! It's really delicious and the owner is very kindㅜㅜ“

“Highly recommend this restaurant! We visited Lam’s Kitchen twice during our stay in Honolulu, and it truly felt like a taste of home. The food is light yet well-seasoned, comforting without being heavy.
We ordered the beef chow fun, beef look fun, wonton, and boiled liver. Every dish was delicious. Most importantly, after finishing the soup and noodles, our stomachs felt warm and comfortable. No heaviness at all.
If you’re missing the flavors of a neighborhood noodle shop back home, don’t miss this place!“

“We went to Marugame twice on this trip.
Best qualify udon and broth.
Loved assortment of tempura.
This location had lunch special under $10 for small udon with one tempura.
Very busy but efficiently running.
Can’t wait to go back!“

“お蕎麦はもちろん今回は雲丹、いくら、帆立の海鮮丼がとても美味しかったです。 ランチセットがリーズナブルです👍“

“Please support your local businesses! This is a hidden gem and the food is delicious. The lady that waited on me was wonderful and informative. I had the Salmon Donburi (poke bowl) with the Miso soup (about 1/2 cup). For those of you who like the aesthetics of a meal, it was prepared in a delightful and beautiful manner. I felt bad that I had to eat the beautifully prepared dish. The soup was good and the Salmon donburi was salted to a perfection and the rest of the bowl (avocado, cabbage, greens) complemented it well.“

“Best place on island to enjoy spicy items if you’re looking for spicy food.
Of course the food here is great, you can ask for no spice.
We enjoy all the dishes, Get: beef noodle soup, pork sauce noodles, spicy eggplant and the best popcorn chicken number 5! ( only try number 5 if you love the heat )
Shout out to Brian, his parents and the entire crew.“

“Best tsukamem! Large portion of noodles with excellent dipping sauce. Neighbors eating fried chicken and fries which looked delicious. One wait staff took care of the entire place with great efficiency. Would go back again.“

“Excellent Ramen and friend rice“

“Went here for lunch, the food was super good (and that’s coming from a Vietnamese person), all the food came out really fast, there was a short wait to get in though. The only issue I have is that since it is in china town it is super hard to find parking. Other than that it is a great Vietnamese restaurant and I highly recommend it.“

“Our family LOVES Junpuu! Our favorite restaurant ❤️“

“If it ain't broke, don't fix it!
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Old school saimin places are just so hard to find and Palace Saimin hits in all the right places. The menu is short selling only saimin, udon, wontons, and beef sticks. Telling by how packed this place is - they're doing something right!
The menu and it's reasonable prices are obviously working so if you're in the area on a cold, rainy day I'd encourage you stop on by!
My favorite menu item is definitely the 4.00 USD beef sticks. Pair it with your complimentary side of hot mustard and your favorite bowl of soup - YUM!
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Parking and indoor seating space is limited. Service is quick. Staff are friendly. Card and cash accepted.“

“I was ono for some sushi and soki soup combo. So good.. just like baban used to make.?“

“Super delicious rice noodles with the juiciest, most flavorful lemongrass chicken. Just such a delight to eat crispy veggies and herbs on a hot day here. The owner was so sweet too and chatted with us. This spot has been around for ~20+ years, too!“

“A bit tricky to find. Its below ground level and located in a plaza that sells other asian food. This one was self service. You grab a tray, pick up your sides and then you order udon from a walk up window. Amazing udon, beats waiting in line for the other one down the street.“

“The Best! 🌟🌟🌟🌟🌟🌴 Vietnamese’s Crispy Chicken Wings With Lemon Wedges, Salt Pepper, Sautéed Onions On Top! Are My Favorite Here, Always Great Food, Mommas Broths! & Open Until Midnight!!“

“Aloha all; this spot is a must when on Oahu! I am very impressed with the flavors and how much better they are than so many other Chinese style places. But I also love great soup dumplings and I think they have the best in Hawaii. You must try it. When you’re in the area stop by and just get soup dumplings and leave…. So yummy“

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

“Good food. Great people. Been here 3 days straight for lunch because of my picky son. :-) And my Mom and Aunt are vegetarian. If you are here visiting and want good Vietnamese food. Give them a try.“

“Great Pho. Tasty and great service“

“Very generous portion for the price. Pho soup came piping hot. The noodle was cooked perfectly al dente. The broth was not overly oily, great taste. Beef balls had great texture, not too soft not too chewy. Hu tieu was delicious with the fried garlic in the broth. Would definitely come back to try other menu!“

“My favorite place to get spicy noodle soup with beef. I love paring my noodle bowls with their house friend rice. I have come across many fried rice in my life and this has to be my favorite. On difficult days, I come here to lift my spirits and fill my stomach. On happy days I also come here to celebrate. Very small place but the wait feels like it never happened once their flavors are gliding through your tastebuds. The house beef is well flavored and although the tenderness varies at every visit, as whole, it is outstanding. I may also be biased because I do get this through Uber Eats regularly. #stayfullstaysatisfied“

“Great homey spot for happy tummies. They have all sorts of local favorite plate lunches, Japanese, and burgers. They also have daily and weekend specials.

The prices are also pretty good for a sit down restaurant ~
$14-20+ ish.

Todays meal:

We decided to try something new. Fried Chicken and waffles and a Kids Hamburger Steak.

The fried chicken are small pieces, prob the same as their crispy shoyu chicken with four fat mini waffles with powdered sugar sprinkled all over.

The chicken is super crispy with a great crunch, albeit a few pieces maybe over cooked a bit as they were dry inside. The waffles were fluffy and great dipped in the syrup.

The hamburger steak was a big and fat patty. We asked for gravy all over and son son loved it.

Some of our other favorites are the Fried rice omelet with pork adobo, oyakodon, and our almost always usual the crispy spicy shoyu chicken.

The servers are always polite and friendly, sort of reminds me of aunties.

We'll definitely be back for more meals here.“

“No gimmicks, just delicious food made with love. Lots of menu options not commonly seen at other Vietnamese places on the island. Food felt healthy and nourishing. We had the lotus root salad, lemongrass chicken, and steamed dumplings, all were delicious and can't wait to return to try more dishes! I'm only sad that I didn't discover it sooner.“

“Really great tan tan men. Competes with Japan and is a fair price for the portion. Dumplings were awesome as well but on the small side which I actually prefer. Cucumbers were also very good and the marinade was 10/10!!

Service was impeccable and the food came out very quick. Put your name on the list on their website since there’s not a ton of seating but people are in and out quick.

The location has parking which was nice. The restaurant itself is exactly what you want from a local ramen spot…homey with good vibes and very comfortable.“

“Love the variety of noodles n the texture n flavors yum!“

“Wow…we loved our meals. We stopped here by quickly on our way from Waikiki to the airport, and easily found street parking. The vermicelli bowls with lemongrass chicken & tofu (and a banh mi with pork + chicken) were so fresh, so filling, and really high quality. Delicious Vietnamese iced coffee. The service was kind, as well. Highly recommend for a relaxed & high quality meal!!“

“Sit back, relax, don't be in a hurry, and enjoy the hussle and bustle of this little joint. Bring a few friends. There was a constant stream of takeout if that's any hint. It might not be up there with the tourist oriented restaurants, but this hole in the wall is well worth the visit. I'm sorry I didn't take any pictures, but I was too busy eating!!“

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

“Our first time here and wished it was at the beginning of our visit because we would make sure we ate there again. This will definitely be our go to place when we visit the island again.“

“Friendly and good service! Delicious oxtail soup!“

“Came here for breakfast and ordered a bowl of wonton saimin. The broth was light and comforting, while the noodles were pleasantly chewy. I enjoyed the wontons, which were perfect “one-biters,” well-seasoned, and delicious. Service was friendly and engaging. The place has history and has been around for a long time, making it fun to visit and see locals enjoying their meals. Parking can be difficult, but it is worth it for the food. Also, it's cash only so leave the cc tuck away.“

“My wife and I are visiting the Hawaii islands for the 1st time; we are trying to soak up as much Honolulu as possible during this 5 night stay. Today was Lolani Palace, Queen Emma’s Summer palace and finished the day off with an early dinner in Chinatown. Lo Foo Hook Cantonese restaurant in the Asian Culture Center was FABULOUS DELICIOUS. Start with home sweet lemon tea, iced. Sautéed pork with sweet n sour cabbage, shrimp with assorted veggies and a shared plate of fried fish balls, a must. Chinatown is must stop Honolulu walkabout and Le Foo Hook is a must stop lunch/dinner choice.
Kirk G.“

“I’ve been coming here for six years, and while the food hasn't changed, the crowds have definitely grown. I was surprised to see it packed on a Tuesday night with people waiting outside.

​The atmosphere and service are fairly standard. Because they were in a rush, the staff missed some food crumbs on the seats and didn't wipe the table thoroughly. We ordered quickly to beat the rush from the group behind us.

​As for the food, the bone-in fried chicken is always a winner—tender, moist, and crispy. The Pad Thai is actually one of the closest versions I've had to 'real' Thai food (told by thai friend). I personally didn't care for the spring rolls or the beef in the green curry (I prefer chicken), but that’s just a preference.

Everything we ordered feed 3 adults and 1 child.

​Prices are standard for Hawaii Thai spots. For spice, 'Medium' is my limit—it’s definitely an 'American Medium,' not 'Thai Medium.' I'll be back, though the parking setup and the location are a bit of a hassle.“

“We were helped by Mia and she was super nice and continously checked in and filled our drinks for us. Amazing spot, affordable as well! Will be back.

Extremely good ramen. I thought the food was amazing and the service was exceptional.“

“This is, by far, the best noodle place in town in my opinion. The pricing is fair, the food is delicious, and the service is impeccable.
I also want to give a shout-out to the server whom I dealt with just now. I always ask for more sauce for the fried chicken appetizer. For most people, the amount they give is probably enough, but I am a glutton for the stuff. She gave me extra for my to-go order, but when I got home (only a few blocks away), I decided that I still wanted more. When I went back, she gave me two more servings and refused to charge me for them. I was absolutely adamant that I at least give her an extra tip for the trouble. She seemed bothered by this, but I left the money on the counter, thanked her, and walked away.
To the server: I'm sorry that I did not get your name so that I'm not able to truly thank you properly, but I appreciate you and you absolutely deserve every bit of that tip.
To the management: thank you so much for everything you do. Your food is incredible, and your staff is wonderful.
I hope that my leaving the extra tip was not offensive because you all absolutely deserve it.
Have a wonderful day.“

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

“Quite possibly the best bún (rice vermicelli) I've ever had. The veggies were very fresh and the portions were generous. Everything was cooked perfectly. I asked for pork shrimp and spring roll, which wasn't on the menu, and they were happy to do that for just a little extra.“

“Nicely decorated izakaya at City Market Plaza. We tried its signature lunch omakase with Wagyu beef, veggies, ramen, tofu and veggies. It also came with green tea and a mochi dessert. The meat was very good and veggies were fresh, but the beef based soup was the winner. The service was excellent and friendly. We will come back to try its other dishes. Note: this place is one of the only eateries that closes after lunch period is over and reopens later for dinner.

Update Dec 2025: it’s been a while since we’d dined here. W tried its Kamaaina special , which was chopped up ribeye with rice. It was tasty as other dishes we had here. The service was friendly as before. There’s a $20 AYCE hotpot deal that looked good as well. Maybe next time.“

“Excellent Korean BBQ! It was recommended by a local- great service and delicious food, great quality, decent portions at a decent price! Need reservations by calling restaurant.“

“Love this place! amazing food and service!“

“I love how it is hole in the wall. And it's quite hard to find and hidden. As well parking is terrible lol.
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Parking basically street parking. I found parking across the street with a handicap spot. The parking is terrible and have to make a few circles to find one.
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How to order? Basically order anything you see on the menu. If they have it they can mix and match to your liking. The problem is I wanted beef tendon, mom wanted the pig feet, and we both want noodles skinny kind and won ton. But we don't want to order too much as we are doing back to back food experiences. Mind you not we already went to 3 back to back foodie spots lol. At this point we just trying out a new spot.
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So we got a plate of skinny noodle tossed with beef tendon and pig feet. Also a plain won ton soup.
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Won ton - just a dozen of won ton and plain broth. The Won ton has a bouncy texture to the meat. The shrimp was bouncy too. The flavor was authentic with the dry fish powder in it.
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Beef tendon and pigs feet is nothing special with flavor more just for the texture.
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Noodles - as soon my chop sticks end touches it I knew it didn't pass my authentic bougie chinese texture for bouncy. The noodle was clumped together and was not bouncy slippery texture. It wasn't bad or good just meh like still missing the texture. The love and sweat is put into making it tho. I really appreciate that. The Chef did a great job just my personal preference.
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Hot chili oil is amazing tho. It has a nice kick and was spicy. It went well with everything. I loved it and it was memorable. I love the condiments on the table with the hot muster and white peppers and chili paste and etc.
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Overall I had a wonderful experience. It was great to take mama to her own food when she grew up in hkg. I know the authentic of hkg won ton noodles and when I mentioned the dry fish powder in the won ton, the owner knew I know how to eat and no further questions asked lol. It was funny to everyone that a ABC knows his won ton seriously. Thanks for reading and hope this helps. Have a yelptastic day.“

“Literally the best pho I've ever had! The staff was super kind and even served us despite two members of our party not having enough cash on hand. The place is cash only but there's an ATM in the 7-11 nearby so it's not a problem!“

“Yummy . I'm typically more of a west indian , or even indian , curry girl - theirs also makes the cut ! Best curry I've had on island so far , & the auntie & uncle working up front are super sweet ♡ I always order the mini katsu curry ( spicy ) with the gyoza 🥟 They pair great together . Cant go wrong with it . Highly recommend 🤙🏽“

“No frills Vietnamese food in a small but comfortable space on the edge of Chinatown.... The food was very fresh and authentic. Run by a local couple/family, the service was very hospitable... Prices very fair. The Vietnamese coffee was traditional slow drip and delicious. Ordered the banh mi sandwich and it was also a star... The bread was fresh baked, and had the perfect texture and softness on the inside with just the right amount of crisp on the crust. Definitely recommended.“

“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.“