Good buns. Pork was the best. Cash only. Get you some.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Jonathan Lau
Great baked manapuas!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
K. T.
Still my favorite baked manapua and pork hash shop. Pork hash is pretty huge and flavorful. Something about the baked char siu manapua is better than the steamed manapuas. They have several other choices as well, but these are the only 2 things that I always buy.
Staff is friendly and fast. All business at this place so no be talking stories and holding up the line lol. Parking is either in the paid parking garage located on Maunakea Street or you can park on the nearby meter street parking. Be mindful of the area and your surroundings because there are some crazies or homeless people around.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kaula Pork Baked Manapua, Pork Hush, Char Sui Manapua
V N
The ladies working behind the counter were friendly and helpful. I got my food to-go. The two entrées and two carb options were only $12 and very filling. I also tried the dumplings and buns. Altogether, I got a lot of food for just a little over $20—definitely a great value.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Alice Garner
We were a bit disappointed by the manapuas which we came here for because it lacked the amount of meat we were hoping for. Service was very friendly though and it’s cheap! No sit down area and hole in the wall atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
Tammy Kurihara
When a friend texted me that she was stopping by my house to drop off a box of Manapua that she & her mom had gotten for me from Royal Kitchen, I’m pretty sure my eyes were sparkling. It’s been awhile since I had their manapua but I remembered exactly what it tastes like because they’ve been around a long long time. I’m normally a steamed manapua lover but at Royal Kitchen they have my favorite baked ones. Very flavorful, the bun is pillowy soft, the filling is on the sweet side but I like it that way because I can get other types of savory ones they have available. Thru the years, iconic places to get that nostalgic flavor of manapua have slowly disappeared but Royal Kitchen along with a handful of other places are still around. They have a menu full of other delicious items that will leave your tummy happy. Support Local!! 😉👍🌺🌈☁️💖
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Judy K
Always the best Chinese takeout food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Ryan Y
Royal Kitchen is one of the original go-to spots for Chinese dim sum in Chinatown. They open early, making it convenient for those looking to pick up food for the office, events, or gatherings.
You can place an order ahead of time for your event or simply walk in and buy on the spot. The shop has no indoor seating—it's a simple grab-and-go setup. You get in line, place your order, pay, and head out. If you prefer to sit and enjoy your food, there’s outdoor seating available nearby along the river. (Not recommended, sometimes you find homeless hanging around)
The service is friendly and patient, but when the shop gets crowded, they may push you to place your order quickly to keep the line moving.
Royal Kitchen is my go-to for baked manapua, pork hash, crispy gau gee, and half moons. The taste and quality of these classics haven’t changed in decades—and at these prices, they’re absolutely worth it.
For under $100, I picked up 2 dozen manapua (char siu, lup cheong, and chicken curry), 12 pieces of half moons, and 12 pieces of pork hash. It was more than enough to feed an entire crew of contractors.
Sang “JohnLee” Moon
I was riding my electric scooter and ended up at this place and ordered 2 entrees plate for $12. It included a choice of fried noodles or fried rice and 2 other entrees. So I got the pig feet and sweet & sour spareribs, which tasted very similar. It was okay as it tasted good. I came at 10 am so I did not have to wait long, but as I was eating I did notice that their line was getting longer and longer. This seemed to be hot spot as their food is good and they give a lot and charge very cheap.
Nice little restaurant. Staff is friendly and food was very good.
K I
Known for their baked charsiu manapua that never disappoints. Roast pork and chowfun is super tasty. Good dim sum: pork hash, shrimp dumpling, half moon. Rice cake is always very fresh and my favorite. Free 30min parking a plus but can easily go over if busy. Be aware of homeless. Came back to my car only to find one sleeping behind it.
Corey Asato
Start off by saying 30 minutes free parking. Better sometimes to just call it in because the line gets long. Check out the menu before going, unless you know your norms. I got chick curry, charsui, kalua pig, sweet potato and coconut manapua, with pork hash and side char sui pork. The pricing is great! The char sui pork was pretty good, at first I tried to get an 1 item entree for $9. But they don't allow the char sui pork for that, so I have to get a side. Pork hash was pretty good. So far they all taste great. Very much worth the wait in line. They also take cash or credit. Super happy and it s go back for me. Also, apologies for not taking picture of the food I demolished it faster then the brain could think.
Junas Montejo
They been around since the 70's, and the still going. Last manapua shop open early, 5:30 am. So if your catching flight and want to bring baked manapua, this is the place. They will even check with you if you catching a flight to pack it accordingly. The classic char siu is sweet just like their bun. Their other offerings are just as good. The Portuguese sausage is a fave. So is the lupchong, kalua pork, curry chicken and many others. They offer a vegetarian manapua and even thats awesome. You won't even miss the meat. The pork hash is ok, nothing to write about. Half moon is my choice. Early morning they will have chow fun, chow main, fried rice, kauyuk, sweet sour ribs for a plate lunch. They might have roast duck, char siu, roast park or roast chicken hanging and ready. But the rest of the menu is not ready. But if you going early, you're there for the buns.
Kenzie Mariluch Reid
Really great—everything is good. Recommend trying the Manapua for a cheaper snack. Great way to eat cheap in Honolulu!
Good buns. Pork was the best. Cash only. Get you some.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Great baked manapuas!
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 4
Still my favorite baked manapua and pork hash shop. Pork hash is pretty huge and flavorful. Something about the baked char siu manapua is better than the steamed manapuas. They have several other choices as well, but these are the only 2 things that I always buy.
Staff is friendly and fast. All business at this place so no be talking stories and holding up the line lol. Parking is either in the paid parking garage located on Maunakea Street or you can park on the nearby meter street parking. Be mindful of the area and your surroundings because there are some crazies or homeless people around.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Kaula Pork Baked Manapua, Pork Hush, Char Sui Manapua
The ladies working behind the counter were friendly and helpful. I got my food to-go. The two entrées and two carb options were only $12 and very filling. I also tried the dumplings and buns. Altogether, I got a lot of food for just a little over $20—definitely a great value.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
We were a bit disappointed by the manapuas which we came here for because it lacked the amount of meat we were hoping for. Service was very friendly though and it’s cheap! No sit down area and hole in the wall atmosphere!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 5
When a friend texted me that she was stopping by my house to drop off a box of Manapua that she & her mom had gotten for me from Royal Kitchen, I’m pretty sure my eyes were sparkling. It’s been awhile since I had their manapua but I remembered exactly what it tastes like because they’ve been around a long long time. I’m normally a steamed manapua lover but at Royal Kitchen they have my favorite baked ones. Very flavorful, the bun is pillowy soft, the filling is on the sweet side but I like it that way because I can get other types of savory ones they have available. Thru the years, iconic places to get that nostalgic flavor of manapua have slowly disappeared but Royal Kitchen along with a handful of other places are still around. They have a menu full of other delicious items that will leave your tummy happy. Support Local!! 😉👍🌺🌈☁️💖
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 5
Service: 5
Always the best Chinese takeout food!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Royal Kitchen is one of the original go-to spots for Chinese dim sum in Chinatown. They open early, making it convenient for those looking to pick up food for the office, events, or gatherings.
You can place an order ahead of time for your event or simply walk in and buy on the spot. The shop has no indoor seating—it's a simple grab-and-go setup. You get in line, place your order, pay, and head out. If you prefer to sit and enjoy your food, there’s outdoor seating available nearby along the river. (Not recommended, sometimes you find homeless hanging around)
The service is friendly and patient, but when the shop gets crowded, they may push you to place your order quickly to keep the line moving.
Royal Kitchen is my go-to for baked manapua, pork hash, crispy gau gee, and half moons. The taste and quality of these classics haven’t changed in decades—and at these prices, they’re absolutely worth it.
For under $100, I picked up 2 dozen manapua (char siu, lup cheong, and chicken curry), 12 pieces of half moons, and 12 pieces of pork hash. It was more than enough to feed an entire crew of contractors.
I was riding my electric scooter and ended up at this place and ordered 2 entrees plate for $12. It included a choice of fried noodles or fried rice and 2 other entrees. So I got the pig feet and sweet & sour spareribs, which tasted very similar. It was okay as it tasted good.
I came at 10 am so I did not have to wait long, but as I was eating I did notice that their line was getting longer and longer. This seemed to be hot spot as their food is good and they give a lot and charge very cheap.
Pork and curry buns are absolutely delicious.
Restaurantji Recommends
Nice little restaurant. Staff is friendly and food was very good.
Known for their baked charsiu manapua that never disappoints. Roast pork and chowfun is super tasty. Good dim sum: pork hash, shrimp dumpling, half moon. Rice cake is always very fresh and my favorite. Free 30min parking a plus but can easily go over if busy. Be aware of homeless. Came back to my car only to find one sleeping behind it.
Start off by saying 30 minutes free parking. Better sometimes to just call it in because the line gets long. Check out the menu before going, unless you know your norms. I got chick curry, charsui, kalua pig, sweet potato and coconut manapua, with pork hash and side char sui pork. The pricing is great! The char sui pork was pretty good, at first I tried to get an 1 item entree for $9. But they don't allow the char sui pork for that, so I have to get a side. Pork hash was pretty good. So far they all taste great. Very much worth the wait in line. They also take cash or credit. Super happy and it s go back for me. Also, apologies for not taking picture of the food I demolished it faster then the brain could think.
They been around since the 70's, and the still going. Last manapua shop open early, 5:30 am. So if your catching flight and want to bring baked manapua, this is the place. They will even check with you if you catching a flight to pack it accordingly.
The classic char siu is sweet just like their bun. Their other offerings are just as good. The Portuguese sausage is a fave. So is the lupchong, kalua pork, curry chicken and many others. They offer a vegetarian manapua and even thats awesome. You won't even miss the meat. The pork hash is ok, nothing to write about. Half moon is my choice. Early morning they will have chow fun, chow main, fried rice, kauyuk, sweet sour ribs for a plate lunch. They might have roast duck, char siu, roast park or roast chicken hanging and ready. But the rest of the menu is not ready. But if you going early, you're there for the buns.
Really great—everything is good. Recommend trying the Manapua for a cheaper snack. Great way to eat cheap in Honolulu!
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