17 Best Asian Restaurants near Waipahu

“We ordered the Thai tea and peach lemonade tea w/ pearls.

Peach lemonade tea was pretty sweet and I was kinda bummed with all the ice. It made it hard to drink the pearls with the ice in the way.

The affirmation covers on the cups were cute though.“

“Some of the best sushi you will ever have... Owner and staff are extremely friendly and welcoming, and the sushi/poke is outstanding. Aloha Sushi is a must visit for local, fresh, amazing sushi, and if the sushi doesn't make you want to come back for more, the friendly owner/staff certainly will.“

“Absolutely incredible food. I got Combo #2 (Beef Pho, Spring Rolls, and Thai Tea), and I loved everything. The pho broth is so flavorful and they give a generous serving. The spring rolls come out hot and crispy. And the thai tea was the perfect amount of sweetness for me. Super small restaurant with limited seating, but service was super quick. This is the best vietnamese food I’ve had on island. Highly recommend!“

“AMAZING!!! This was our first time eating here. The food is incredible and the experience is so fun and unique!!! Service was the best. They took time to explain the menu and they answered all our questions. Our Hot Pot dinner experience was the BEST!! The atmosphere was wonderful and all the food was fresh and appealing. WELL DONE!! Real talk, you will love this food!! Mahalo : )“

“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.“

“Had the chicken wings, calamari, popcorn chicken, crispy buns, and chicken noodle soup with beef, mushrooms, Bokchoy, and tofu. My soul was fed, and my heart was warm. ☺️ Everything Yoyo recommended was 10/10! She was patient, kind, and answered all of our questions about the menu. Give that woman a pay raise!:) Definitely going back to try the rest of the menu:)“

“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!“

“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.“

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

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

“I meant to go to Joeʻs Grill that was recommended to me but didnʻt walk one more door down. But thatʻs OK, this place is great!

I got the furukake fish special plate which is so yummy. The fish portion is a little smaller than other places but if thatʻs how they kept the price of $10.99 down for a plate is OK with me as I couldnʻt finish it anyway. Garlic slices on the fish and furukake on the rice were extra ono.

As far as atmosphere, itʻs a little place with little carveouts for the kitchen, the cashier, the 3 stool eating area and a little space for the customers, so no, the ambience is Hole In The Wall. But thatʻs OK.

The cashier was nice, the food was very good and you just gotta take out and eat elsewhere or perch on a stool looking at their supplies. Iʻll try Joeʻs one day but Iʻll definitely come back here again.“

“I always get the lettuce wraps, that’s my favorite and they give you plenty 💕🌹“

“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.“

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

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

“​Mamaya continues to be a go-to spot for good-quality, reasonably priced bentos. One of the best perks is that (if I recall correctly) any purchase around $10 or more comes with a free bottle of water. They also offer a punch card loyalty program—though I unfortunately lost mine with three stamps on it!

The shop is clean and well-organized. You start on the right side and walk around the displays to select your bento. The service is consistently friendly, and depending on the day or occasion, they’ve even been known to give out a free single spring roll with your meal.
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They have a massive variety of bentos to choose from, with white and multi grain rice options available, ranging from classic local favorites to more traditional Japanese styles. On this visit, I went with the Chicken Katsu-don. For right around $10, the portion and quality were excellent. It’s definitely worth the price.
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Whether you're looking for a quick lunch or a reliable dinner to take home, Mamaya is a fantastic value. Just try not to lose your punch card like I did!

Note: This is a strict grab-to-go restaurant. There are no tables and chairs to hangout.“

“I honestly love this place! I remember first time I came here there was a bit more stay so less of a wait. Tonight, I came with my 3 daughters and husband. They were very accommodating of my girls and upon getting there they offered a high chair for my youngest child. I got the spicy seafood ramen (I took the picture after having a few bites, oops) and my husband also had ramen but I forgot the name of it. We were both very impressed by the portion sizes! I can usually finish my ramen, but i was so full halfway through. My husband ended up finishing his, but he was full as well! My oldest loved the plain ramen with noodles they made for our girls. This was one of the only times I have seen her finish the bowl along with the brother, and ask for more! Not a lot else for keiki, but again, they were accommodating and we asked for 2 small bowls which helped us allow the youngest girls to try ramen. Now, I give 5 stars because the food was great, and even being short staffed the service was good too. I will forewarn that if you are in a rush, this place would probably not be good for you. I only say this because we saw one guy working register, taking orders, rending tables, and making the takeout. Then there was the one cook in the back. They are a great team, because I was being nosy and saw the huge order they made, while they still had our ramen out in a decent time. However, this did cause a little bit of a delay in the beginning. Once things slowed down, they had a good rhythm, and we were very well taken care of. I dont want to assume this establishment is family owned, but it could be with how short staffed they are. Anyways, if you want lots of noodles, and enjoy a cute hole in the wall, then I highly recommend! Make sure you check wait times if you're in a rush, and ask for little bowls for your keiki if they're tagging along. :)“