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“Lam’s Kitchen – A Traditional Chinese Noodle Shop in the Heart of Honolulu’s Chinatown
Lam’s Kitchen is a small, old-fashioned noodle shop nestled in the bustling Chinatown district of Honolulu. The place seats only about 30 people, so even though we came during a regular lunch hour, my family and I had to wait around 20 minutes to get a table.
I ordered the fish noodle soup – the broth was clear and light, with a clean, subtle flavor. The fish was not fried but cooked directly in the soup, making the meat firm, fresh, and pleasantly mild. It’s a good choice for those who enjoy traditional, light flavors.
My husband and child had the stir-fried beef rice noodles – a more memorable dish. The wide, chewy noodles were stir-fried hot with tender slices of beef, and the dish carried a distinct smoky aroma from the wok – adding a layer of depth and authenticity.
Lam’s Kitchen may not offer groundbreaking cuisine, but it delivers an honest, traditional Chinese dining experience. If you have time while visiting Chinatown, it’s worth trying at least once.“
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“Food is so delicious and staff extremely helpful and attentive“
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“No waiting early morning dining! Great service! Yummo food!“
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“Very good food.“
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“The food was very good, wife love the ice cream on her French toast.“
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“Very tasty food . Punjabi roti awesome“
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“Food is ALWAYS delicious and the staff is so kind and attentive! Katsu-san creates the most beautiful sashimi platters and omakase sushi!“
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“We loved both the food and the wine and the service. The place is gorgeous too. We had a wonderful time.“
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“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👍“
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“Icon scene on Waikiki Beach! Top notch service. 🌺“
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“Forget just dinner this was an unforgettable journey. The wow factor began instantly, turning the corner from the elevator to that view, perfectly framed from our table. Flawless food, impeccable service, great music, and a truly unique dessert followed. The heartfelt goodbye from our waitress capped it off perfectly. We loved every second“
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“From food to service this place knocked it out of the park! Coming from NYC and been to Japan twice I think this is one of the best Japanese restaurants I’ve ever had.
Seasoning for each dish was just right. The chef kindly gave me three pieces of dried stingray fin to try. Don’t be fooled by the name. I was surprised by how well seasoned and cooked it was. Moist yet crispy and sweet. It was so good that I ordered a whole plate.
Service wise, I dined solo at the counter. Chef and waiting staff were all super attentive but also gave me space to enjoy the food. During our conversation, I casually mentioned how good the mangos in Hawai’i were. The waitress kindly asked the pastry chef to add a few pieces of mango to my dessert. It was such a pleasant surprise!
Last but not least, they allow half sizes to some of the dishes. It was a huge positive cause it allowed me to try more dishes!“
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“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!“
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“Among all the food establishments in the Kapahulu area, this is one of it's shining stars for sure when it comes to being an authentic izakaya style Japanese restaurants. What makes the food taste great is plain and simple, they love what they do and making people say Ahhhh and Ohhhh with every bite. They also use a very expensive charcoal called binchotan to grill their meats that come out perfectly delicious. We started out with one of their specials for the day, Seasoned Chive & Cold Tofu ($4). The seasoned chives, sesame seeds went perfectly with the nicely with the tofu and was really refreshing. The Shio Konbu Cabbage Salad ($4) taste was off the charts. I never been one who said WOW eating a cabbage salad but it not only looked really appetizing but tasted amazing. The konbu, shio dressing paired so well with the cabbage. It was so good that the better half started making it for us to eat at home. Yes sorry AI, we or shall I say she knocked off your salad but we will be back to order more from you. Grilled Spicy Yodara Chicken ($15) was another special they had. The chicken was grilled, sliced and platted. Once again their platting was on point and the flavor of the chicken just popped in our mouths. I had to force myself to stop eating it as our main dishes didn't even come out yet. The better half got the Prime Ribeye with Chimichurrih and Soy Sauce ($38). Although I was permitted to have one small piece of her ribeye, my eyes rolled to the back of my head and was begging for more. Unfortunately she said no. So back to reality I went and like a little boy I just crossed my arms and pouted until my order of Kalbi ($19) came out and then I found myself in my happy place (I love kalbi!). It's not your traditional flavor that you would find at a Korean place or even the local Palehu style but a unique mixture of both but with a ume flavor type profile that gave it a signature taste. We were a little bummed out that they are NOT BYOB anymore, however they have a nice selection to choose from. They have beer, wine, Sho-chu, sake, whiskey to name a few. This place can get really crowded and busy so i recommend making reservations as your taste buds will thank you!“
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“The best to ring in the new year, ran into a bit of a snafu trying to pick up my order, (no fault of theirs), she went above and beyond and still got my order! I love them and what they represent. My go to for the freshest poke on the island hands down! My friend Chef Adam Tabura recommended them and the rest is history! ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️“
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“Absolutely incredible Japanese restaurant in downtown Honolulu. I had the Karaage and Udon and was beyond impressed.
We had a party of four and spent $154 before tip. We mostly ate from the A La Carte menu. Two of us had deserts.“
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“Great food, great location, great happy hour wine pours! It’s been a while since I’ve been here, but I’ll be coming back.“
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“Great tasty food. seating of patrons is suspect. be aware if you order a lot, all the dishes come out at once. my only complaint that they should either have the kitchen fix this process or have the server communicate this. we ordered 6 dishes and they came out all at once on a tiny table.“
“Great coffee shop - I love the views!“
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“Great appetizers and drinks!“
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“Good food. Delicious breakfast sandwich.“
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“Excellent food with a really creative menu. Malia always makes the best plated presentations.“
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“Vegan bento box - I'm in love!!! Incredibly delicious, so are the "chicken" tacos. Please open a restaurant on the Big Island!!! ♥️♥️♥️♥️“
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“Good tasting vegetarian food. Ordered mushroom linguine with an appetizer of sauteed spinach. Mixed it together to create an one good tasting vegetarian dish. Their matcha milk tea tastes good as well. Parked on the street. Street parking is free on Sunday. Additional parking behind their building.“
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“The attention to quality and detail made for the best meal I’ve had in a long time. The crispy cheese slider was over the top. The chicken taco meat was seasoned and cooked perfectly. This is the kind of food I’d fly back to Hawaii just to eat.“
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“Great place for vegan and vegetarians. I liked it a lot. And it's cheap! 11 bucks for 2 tacos! And there's so much veggies on it! Also their hot sauce is tasty! Definitely come over if you're in the area for cheaper and healthier meal on the island!“
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“Don’t let the exterior fool you, this is no greasy spoon. We had a MARVELOUS breakfast here. All of the food was beyond compare, budget-friendly priced, and the staff is exceptional. Highly recommended. We will be back whenever we are in Honolulu.“
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“LA2HI GRINDZ First, support small businesses! Secondly, for the small tent they have- they make quite the treat, here’s what I got: Taquitos-good snack :) horchata- tasted good, don’t know what to compare it to potato ball- fun concept, oddly satisfying to each, very enjoyable empanada- yummy! Exceded my expectations, would love to see them open up a restaurant and do much more. Give them a chance if you have the opportunity to!“
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“Great service! Nick was really attentive to all the details to the meal as well as giving us recommendations on what to order and how everything was made!
Food is amazing and the tempura was delicious. The udon is on another level when combined with the sauce!“
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“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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“The most delicious place to grab a smoothie in Waikiki. Always friendly staff working there and really great service! Especially Yu! I tell all my friends:))“
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“Outside table for one at lunch time. Korean barbecue chicken sandwich. Excellent, delicious and messie to eat. I would order again.“
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“My favorite meal during my trip was at Southern Love, and I do not say that lightly. The food is clearly made with Love, as the title implies. It might seem off beat to get Southern food in Hawaii, but you would be remiss to not eat at least one meal at Southern Love. The authentic southern cooking (again, done with love) does take time, so prepare for a little (but not unreasonable) wait for your delicious meal! While you wait for the food (that will blow your socks off!) you can enjoy the ambiance of an at home experience that matches perfectly with the best local dining in the South.
We were lucky enough to have the special chicken sandwich, coated in fried honey crust with perfect tints of spice, with friggin' Mac 'N Cheese on top!! This sandwich slayed!! I saw it, thought no way I could finish it...and then couldn't stop myself from leaving the plate spotless!
In short, thank you Southern Love for an amazing meal and experience! All of the stars for the perfect Southern Love mix with lovin' Hawaiian feels!!“
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“From the warm greeting everyone receives when walking through the door to the attentive and super friendly service, this place is amazing! The sushi was outstanding… hands down the best sushi I’ve ever had! The texture, taste and presentation was top notch. Wish there was a location on the east coast!“
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“Phenomenal Hotpot Experience! This hotpot restaurant exceeded all expectations—ultra-fresh ingredients, richly flavorful broths, and impeccably attentive service. The variety of meats and vegetables was outstanding, and the house-made dipping sauces elevated every bite. Clean, modern atmosphere with cozy vibes. A must-visit for hotpot lovers!“
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“We LOVEEEEE Egghead Cafe!!! Every time we come in they are so friendly, welcoming of my little ones, and quick! I've never had anything bad. Their coffee is delicious, my favorite is Tiramisu Latte! Definitely visit, it will be worth it!“
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“Great service😊 Friendly staff ❤️“
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“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“
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“Great atmosphere, really good food, outstanding staff!“
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“Amazing food and atmosphere every time. I highly recommend this restaurant“
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“This place deserves 5 stars. They've probably gotten over $100 from me from the past week. l've been coming in here everyday for breakfast and the highlight is the pork kakuni & egg. Think of a braised taiwanese braised pork and a marinated egg ontop. They even stuff the masubi center with more meat! The pork melts in your mouth and you cant just eat one. I order 3 a day!! Service was amazing and always greets upon entry. Ambiance is welcoming a small area where there are trays of masubis and Bento boxes. Highly recommend for this is the best masubi place on the island.“
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“The staff are very friendly. Our waitress Dede was excellent. The sunset view is breathtaking. If you are in Waikiki stop by this bar and grill you will not be disappointed.“
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“High quality sushi you can order by pieces, price point is on the higher end but food quality well justified it. All pieces we ordered didn’t have tendon parts you can’t chew, they were very fresh, decent sized. Their wasabi’s freshly grounded version. Would definitely come back again!
The decor looked a bit cheap tho and the lighting of the restaurant didn’t offer any ambiance, didn’t create a feeling that we’d like to stay for a long time and enjoy our food, but rather, let’s eat then leave. Efficiency seems to run in all aspects of the restaurant. You order food on a iPad and pieces delivered directly from kitchen via a conveyor belt.“
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“Great taste using Natural non dairy ingredients! Very great customer service and good price.“
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“My favorite vegan restaurant on Oahu. I love the laid back atmosphere, outdoor seating, the service, and the quality of everything on the menu. Dinner for our family of four was four pizzas (Margherita, Pesto Royale, and two Brooklyn’s) and one dessert (tiramisu) to share, plus drinks. We are above average eaters, and that was plenty. Will definitely be back.“
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“The Tomahawk steak is outstanding. No need to ruin it with A1 sauce. The stuffed chicken breast was not dry, so tasty. Everything is ala carte but totally worth it. Would go again“
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“One of top places I miss being able to walk to for lunch when I worked in downtown. The noodles are bouncy and delicious and definitely fill you up. They’re quick, courteous, and very affordable for the quality of food. So thankful they’re open weekends even in the downtown location. Strongly recommend!!“
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“👍 Delicious meals. Nice and attentive service.“
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“Who would really expect good sashimi or sushi outside of mainland Japan? But this place was different. Having traveled around the world and tried Japanese food in countless places, I can say this experience came very close to what you’d find in Japan itself. If you’re getting tired of Hawaii’s salty, greasy, and monotonous food, I would highly recommend this spot.“
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“My favorite panang curry on island! Attentive staff and fun atmosphere.“