24 Best Asian Restaurants near Kapolei

“Aunty and her employees are always so nice and welcoming. As the face of the restaurant, she doesn't disappoint with her constant smile and infectious laughter.

The restaurant has converted to an AYCE menu wich is reasonably priced and they kept their more famous appetizers on the menu as well.

Can't forget to save room for that shaved ice at the end!“

“Ono good! Great times! Just super chill!“

“Friendly, cheap, and tasty. Popular with the locals—lots of regulars.“

“Smells so good I had to try them out and I loved it and the vinegar sauce is bomb !!“

“Great food and very clean.“

“Hands down the best pho I’ve ever had! I’ve tried multiple spots on the island, but I always find myself coming back here. The flavors are unmatched, fresh, and comforting every single time. The seating inside is a little limited, so there can be a wait, but it’s always 100% worth it. The staff is incredibly kind and welcoming, and they do their best to get you seated quickly. Easily my favorite spot for pho!“

“The food was so good and really hit the spot. Husband ordered the black garlic oil tantan ramen and I had a combo meal of egg drop soup, gyoza, and chicken katsu curry rice. We especially loved the ramen because of how strong the garlic flavor is.
Service was great, it wasn't busy so we got seated immediately and after ordering the food came out pretty fast. The servers were nice and polite as well.“

“This food truck was amazing. We randomly came across this place while driving up the west side and it was our favorite meal out of the entire trip. Super delicious, great staff, and generous portions. We will definitely come back on our next visit!“

“Second time back here with friends for lunch. I got the laksa and it was delicious. Great service. Nice place to have lunch or dinner with friends. The pancake was delicious, not too sweet and very light. I was greedy and order a bowl of pickled cabbage and fish with rice noodle home.“

“We walked in and were immediately greeted and seated at an open table. Waters, menu, and table-ware were already on the table. We ordered Kamikaze roll, dancing shrimp roll, and stuffed mushrooms and everything was actually delicious (no there was no discount for me to write a review for them, its actually good). Plates were removed as soon as we finished one roll and the next was served. We dropped a chop stick and we're immediately given a new set. Check was served immediately when we finished the last roll too. We left very impressed.“

“This was my second time here, and both visits have been enjoyable. They’ve got plenty of options if you're craving Vietnamese food, including some solid vegetarian choices, which is always great to see.

The food tasted good, the staff were friendly, and there wasn’t a long wait. You can dine in or grab takeout, so it’s convenient whether you’re eating there or on the go.

Overall, a nice go-to spot for a casual, satisfying meal!“

“Went here with a couple friends for the first time and it is fairly expensive, looking at the prices, luckily the lead of the bridal party was paying since she made the reservation, otherwise this is one place I wouldn't have been able to touch for a while. As for the food, it's good. It's just your simple hot pot, we went for the basic ichiriki soup base with the PorkZilla Nabe.“

“Best Thai on the island. Always hot, perfect spice level. Great customer service.“

“I went there on Wednesday about 115p. There's lots of free parking. I like the male cashier employees because they're more friendly. This time I got the crispy noodle with chicken. But I've also ordered garlic shrimp, salt and pepper shrimp, chicken wings. These are the plate lunches I like the most. I would continue to eat here if I'm in the area“

“This is a great place to go if you want to quickly grab a lunch for yourself. Tons of options to choose from, and everything tasted really good. It's a little bit of a Japanese fusion bento with some Filipino influence, with a good variety of veggies, BBQ meat, fish, and different kinds of rice. Definitely has a homecooked feel. There is no seating, just self serve shelves and a register.“

“First off let me say the customer service is the top experience I have had in a very long time! Amazing food! Char siu is so soft and not overly fatty. Prices are amazing as well. Definitely going back when on this side of the island👍🏻“

“YUMMY 😋 YUM! fast service and food is always 👌 😋 🔥 💯“

“servings is big and full filling“

“For the amount of food, cost is worth it. Got mini plates with two sides. Both the bbq chicken and chicken katsu plate taste like going to any yummys in hawaii.

Service was pretty bad. One of the empty plates fell onto the ground. The guy picked it up and was about to put the sides in it. Luckily his coworker scolded him and he grabbed another, clean plate on the counter. A different time, the server seemed lost while putting sides in the plate and grabbing another plate. It was a weird situation.“

“Went a second time here today and was not disappointed! We love Nagoya Ramen !“

“I ate the bento with spicy ahi and teri chicken. It was yummy. I come here with all my friends.“

“Yummy Korea BBQ at Pearlridge Mall is one of my go-to spots when I’m craving something flavorful and filling. What really sets it apart is how clean and well-kept everything is—you can tell they take pride in how they run the place. The food always tastes fresh, from the perfectly grilled BBQ chicken and kalbi to the crisp, well-seasoned sides. There’s a depth of flavor in their BBQ that you just don’t get at most other food court places. It feels like real care goes into every plate. For a quick bite, it’s surprisingly satisfying and always hits the spot.“

“​Curry House CoCo Ichibanya delivers exactly what it promises: reliably delicious Japanese curry. The ability to customize the rice portion, spice level, and toppings (the katsu is a must-try!) makes every visit satisfying, and the food itself is consistently flavorful, hot, and well-prepared. If you're looking for quality Japanese curry, this place hits the spot.

​The one-star deduction, however, is purely for the dine-in experience. It was disappointing to see the majority of the dining area seemingly blocked off. This left the available seating feeling cramped and utilitarian, making the atmosphere awkward and far less comfortable than it should be. While the incredible food makes it worth a trip, be prepared for a less-than-ideal ambiance due to the limited space.“

“The moment it hits the grill—whether it’s marinated galbi or clean, unadorned brisket—you know you’re in serious territory. The fat renders fast, dripping into flame, sending up that unmistakable smoke signal that bypasses reason and goes straight for the animal part of your brain. This is beef that wants heat, that improves under pressure, that rewards restraint if you let it char just enough before the flip.

The galbi is sweet without being apologetic about it, soy and sugar tempered by garlic, the marinade soaked deep into the muscle rather than painted on like a sales pitch. Cook it right and it pulls with a gentle resistance, the kind that reminds you you’re eating something that once had a life. The unmarinated cuts—bulgogi-style or brisket—are where the place really shows its confidence. No camouflage, no tricks. Just good beef, sliced thin, trusting the grill and your attention span to do the rest.

Wrap that beef in lettuce, add raw garlic and a green chili, drag it through ssamjang, and you get the full argument in one bite: fat, heat, sweetness, funk, crunch. It’s loud, messy, and profoundly satisfying. You don’t talk while eating it. You nod. You reach for another piece. Conversation can wait.

Yummy doesn’t moralize about provenance or wag its finger about technique. It simply puts beef in front of you that behaves the way beef should when exposed to fire. This is barbecue as a collaboration between cow, cook, and flame—and when it works, which it does here, you leave smelling like smoke and feeling like you made the right decisions today.“