50 Best Chinese Restaurants near Kailua

“Big thank you to Nikki May and Richard for providing such great service, even when it is busy!
Cheap, fast and yummy take out after a long overnight shift is something this gal loves and when there is even better service — it makes it hard not to come back. Someone give these two a raise for holding down the fort!!“

“The food here is delicious. I love the lunch or dinner plates which gives me a variety but I’ve also had their wor gau gee min and the pork and abalone soup. All were very good. The people here are very nice and once when I can in for min the cook kept refilling my bowl with broth. It was so yummy!!“

“Tried to order online a basic dish, oyster sauce chicken with cake noodle and couldn't. They have banners in front of their restaurant advertising it yet I couldn't order it online.

They might want to get a new webmaster.

Update: changing my rating to 5 stars. Picked up my order. It was ready when I walked on. Still and friendly lady at the register. I've ordered Oyster Sauce Cake Noodle from here for decades. It was okay but not great. Its my favorite so I kept ordering it.

After several years of not going back, today I decided to try again.

Wow! It was totally different. Nice meaty pieces of chicken, lots of greens which is usual for every place ive ordered this. Good cake noodles though I prefer them to be a bit more cakey. And an affordable price.

Could be the best I've had. Will be back!“

“I ate here on my recent trip to Kona. I was happy to find the same menu items that I’m used to on the mainland. The quality and taste of the food were also in line with what I’m used to at home. This place seems like a good value for money compared to some other places I ate at in Kona. I didn’t get a fortune cookie with my meal though, which I’m used to getting at home. Not a big deal, but I noticed.“

“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“

“If you’re in Chinatown and you skip this place, that’s on you.

Eeva at the front and JN Woo made our whole experience. Eeva walked us through the entire menu, not in a rushed, order-already kind of way, but actually explaining how each dish is made and what goes into it. She was patient with all our questions and made us feel completely at home. JN Woo was just as great.

You can tell this place means something to people. There are regulars who’ve been coming here for over 30 years, and once you sit down you get why. It has that homely feel you can’t manufacture.

Eeva is genuinely a lovely human being, and honestly you can taste it in the food.
Feels like home away from home

Don’t miss this one.“

“Very small restaurant with limited parking, but the food is really good. Everything we got was delicious, except for the sesame buns. Could be because I was too full from all the food since that was the last dish to arrive. Would go back again.“

“Very good, hope is consistent in taste and amount for the price. Far today Tuesday Jun 19th sister Geri’s 85th an possibly last as in Hospice mould so God willing see Wongs Again. Next week. Mahalo & Aloha Uncle Wally 808“

“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.“

“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.“

“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“

“Solid dim sum. The menu has everything you would expect and what I ordered was good. Not outstanding, but solidly good. The shu mai were the best of the three dim sum I ordered, with the chicken feet food but the actual feet were very big and therefore quite tough.“

“The steamed manapua was 👍 good. The bun was soft and fresh, while the meat was nicely minced and tasty. I bought 3 different types of noodles, chow fun, chow mein, and an udon type. I though the first two were great, but the udon one was a bit dry, maybe because it was toward the end of the day. I would recommend the mini manapuas too. We got the garlic chicken and chicken curry ones, they were pretty good but I probably wouldn't get it again. I really enjoyed the cream cheese one though. Definitely coming back for that one. I was disappointed in the fact that they ran out of pork hash. Not being able to pair it with my manapua was 👎. But overall, I enjoyed the food and will be back.“

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

“I have not been back to Honolulu for over 10yrs and this time I came back to visit with my 90yr old dad and 10yr daughter. We are from NYC/ATL in the mainland. This HK cafe was recommend by my local friends and I decided to come try their food. HK milk tea and cold lemon tea was very delicious and refreshing! the dishes tasted just as good as HK. Love the decor! We enjoyed the food so much that we came back the 2nd time around. I hope to come back again on my next future visit.“

“January 2026: Some workers barely speak and understand English. Depending on who is working the front of house, it may affect your experience and your order. But they are all very friendly. Smoothies are made with fresh fruits, not powder, and you can really taste the difference. The prices are all reasonable for the amount and quality you get. They have two tables that can seat 4 and one table that can seat 6. Otherwise, it's mostly a takeout type of restaurant. It's recommended to stand in line to order even if you're gonna dine-in.“

“While the food isn't the best I've had, it's definitely worth the money. The food was tasty, but it wasn't the best garlic chicken I've eaten or the best fried rice or the best hamburger steak. However, it was good enough that I would eat there again. It was nice that I could order online especially because I knew there would be little to no places to park. My order was ready when I arrived.“

“Everyone has their favorite Chinese restaurant, this is mine so don't disrespect it please. Not to salty and not to sweet so just right for me. Highly recommend the gaugee and eggplant dishes which I my favorite since I've been en coming here since the 90s 💯💯“

“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.“

“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“

“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.“

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

“I was here for my first time today. The food was amazing and delicious!!
But make sure you get 2 forks per person because I broke 2 of their crappy forks and NOW I do not have a fork to eat with!!!!
I am here in Hawaii on vacation so I do not own a metal fork at all..“

“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!“

“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!“

“If you're dining here, don't skip the Egg Drop Soup. The broth is rich and comforting, and the delicate strands of egg make every spoonful satisfying. It has a clean, fresh taste that feels both nourishing and delicious. A perfect start to an excellent meal.“

“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 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!!“

“Mini chairs, cute Asian vibes, food was pretty good , I got the mapo tofu, and braised tofu with rice and choy sum. I paid $21 for my plate. I hear their chicken wings are good too. They give a lot and you can tell they have regular customers. They do have parking too“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“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!“

“Duk Kee Chinese Restaurant located at the old Dragon Pearl Restaurant site on 12th Ave. They have an awesome July Special, for a great price you get 1/2 a Roast Duck, Chinese Chicken Salad, Steam Fish Fillets with Ginger and Green Onions, Lemon Chicken, Ma Po Tofu, Honey Walnut Shrimp, and Beef Broccoli Chow Mein. Chef prepared everything with great attention to detail. His sauces were awesome. They enhanced the flavors of the dishes to another level. Simply delicious. Although they were very busy with both Dine In and Take Out customers, service was excellent. Definitely recommended“

“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!!“

“CHINATOWN EXPRESS WINDWARD MALL FOOD COURT
Everything I have ordered from this restaurant so far has been great. What blows my mind is the amount of food they give. Very, very generous servings. The service is fast and always served with courtesy and patience. I’m a picky eater so I ask a lot of questions about the ingredients, they always patiently answer. You won’t be disappointed ENJOY!“

“This place has some really excellent food! The noodles and dumplings are hand made, ingredients are fresh and every dish I’ve had here is flavorful and delicious. Dan dan noodles and blanket noodles are incredible, best on island 🍜“

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

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

“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.“