Chinese Restaurant

Food and service were excellent. Came here for dinner. They can make all the steamed dimsum dishes. However not everything was available. If you want the full dimsum menu, must go before 330pm. Food wasn’t too salty or (too sweet)! We loved everything we got! Service was great. Staff was friendly and very attentive! Reasonably priced!

Having dim sum in Honolulu is nice. The price is really good comparing to San Francisco. And the shrimp dumplings are huge. The Xiao Long Bao was very large but again a little saltier than normal. The vegetables were a little salty so if you ask not to add salt that will improve the food flavor….

Ordered chicken lo mein and dumplings. The dumplings came out fried, was surprisingly good so I didn’t say anything. I showed her a picture of chicken lo mein attached to this review and the other image is what she brought out. I asked 3 times before ordering if it will look like this, and she said yes.The chicken was undercooked, there was no flavor in the “lo mein”, and it looked nothing like the photos. My bf and I decided to give it a chance and took a bite and I know it’s really rude to spit out food but we did respectfully. I asked the waitress 3 times after she delivered if this was the correct order and she said yes. After sitting and not eating any of it for 10 minutes we finally waved her down. Keep in mind, only 2 tables inside. I asked her if it’s possible to send it back politely. She said since we both took a bite, we have to pay. She continued to get loud and yell at us, and bring attention to our table. We were very polite. I said I will pay for what I ate, the dumplings. There was obviously spat out food on our plates. I’ve never been so unsatisfied. I paid and left. Prior to leaving , I told her that the dumplings were really good though and I still tipped.

I loved the dim sum. It was hot, tasted fresh, lots of filling, not greasy or soggy. Three dim sum is a large portion. The service was quick and the prices, I think, were reasonable. One large portion was $6.95. The server gave me the menu with photos, which I found really helpful.

I'm from Hong Kong and the food + atmosphere here was pretty authentic. The waitress spoke fluent Cantonese and Mandarin and there was a TV playing the TVB channel from Hong Kong. They seemed understaffed though and had to turn away some other customers while we were eating. Iced Hong Kong milk tea was good, not too sweet. I got omelette rice with satay sauce, shrimp and char siu. The satay sauce had lots of peanuts in it and went well with the ingredients. The shrimp tasted better than the char siu but both are good. My husband got chicken with green onions, 2 sunny-side-up eggs and fried rice. Green onions with their scallion oil is always a great combination with chicken and rice. They also had lots of porridge and noodle options on their menu, and after 11am they have baked rice as well, which is difficult to get from other Chinese restaurants. We then shared the ovaltine French toast for dessert, which is a unique product from them and the highlight of the meal. The toast was covered in ovaltine powder (chocolate-like in flavor), and the inside contained hot condensed milk, which mixed well with the powder when you slice the toast open to provide an amazing sweet and sticky flavor. This dish is only for dine-in customers, as takeout would make the bread too soggy. Would definitely recommend.

A throwback from the bygone days of small cafes in Hong Kong. The menu is quite typical and the food was very tasty. We had the beef briskets & tendon over rice and ginger onion lomein. The briskets and tendons were some of the tenderest I ever had and was right on point. The lomein was quite good as well. The food came out quickly and the sitting area was comfortable and not cramped as in old Hong Kong. It’s getting harder and harder to find a non-Pho restaurant in Chinatown and this is a good one if you are tired of Phos.

The roasted duck and pork at this establishment are exceptional, reminiscent of authentic Chinese flavors found in Los Angeles. The customer service is outstanding, always ensuring a pleasant visit with minimal wait times. While parking in a nearby lot is convenient, the restaurant itself lacks indoor seating; however, just a short walk away, the bustling market offers ample seating amidst various shops and a vibrant atmosphere.

The well known, popular place next to Sing Cheong closed last year so we've been going here. Prices are a little higher than the one a few blocks away but it's still very good. Friendly service, right across from parking lot too. Best to eat the roast pork and duck right away so the skin is still crispy

Food was delicious, very authentic. Everything was flavorful, they didn't have salt and pepper chicken but we had asked if they could and the chef was able to whip it up for us. It was a tad bit warm in there which is why it's a 4 star but besides that, it's worth trying and that it's open till 6, since a lot of places close early in Chinatown.

Though small with only eight tables, Yong’s Kitchen, a decent family business, offers delicious cuisines in Chinatown, Honolulu. Their house special chicken with ginger and onion sauce is the most popular dish which keeps us returning - chicken, free ranch, is tender and chewy; the ginger onion sauce is aromatic and flavourful, adding an irresistible taste to the chicken.

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.

We got the chow fun with choysum, fried donuts and beef and tendon look fun in soup. The soup dish was good, comforting but leaning towards too salty for us. The chow fun was lacking smokiness, overpowered by the sauce. Texture of noodle was amazing tho. The donuts were great too. Service was quick. We sat next to a larger group and had to share condiments which was a little awkward.

Update: we’ve came back for its thousand-year egg tarts, unfortunately they only serve them on the weekends. Guess we have to come back this weekend. Instead I ordered the sauerkraut & pork rice noodle (forgot that I’ve had this dish before). It’s still pretty good, except there was very little pork, unlike the last time. We also had the mushroom chicken, which was tasty, except we had to be careful with all the splinters of chicken bones. I think the owner needs to invest in a new cleaver. 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.

Excellent selections of dim sum. I come here regularly. Pork hash, beef balls, “guo tie” pan fried chives dumplings are my fav. Parking at cultural plaza is a breeze. Can also park at open market. One hour is free.

Go here!! 8 dollar lunch special with char siu and roast pork, side of rice and gai lan. Food is amazing. Char siu is moist and flavorful. When you are done turn to your left to papa’s cafe and get the lilikoi and calamansi green tea - delicious.

Asked for lunch special for $8.00 that was on display window at 2:00 pm. Didn’t think I was getting the display meal but I did. How long was it sitting there not anywhere by a warmer…is this safe to EAT??? Food poisoning? Health dept should look at how they serve this !!! My fault for accepting this…should have refused it. My wife got the char sui and got fresh hot rice and bbq sitting in the warmer window. That is why they got the 1 rating for the luncheon….

Was greeted by a kind gentleman behind the counter. He saw us looking and opened up the steam basket to show us more options but wasn't pushing us to by his food. I was already full but decided to get the fried pork dumplings. I'm so glad I did. Omg it was fresh, hot, crispy and the filling tasted just right. This place costs a lot less than where I'm from for dim sum. If I could eat more, I would've ordered more.

Love the mom and pop dimsum very nice couple behind the counter and the food was good price for the size

Small mom and pop. Cash only but good food and fast service! They do not speak much English but we were able to order just fine :) great prices would recommend!

This place is definitely as 'hole-in-the-wall' as it gets, located in the alley way to the right of Royal Kitchen. This is the place for tasty cheap-eats Chinese food. Not a big fan of their fat-noodle dishes, but definitely try their rice plates, such as their black pepper pork chop w/ rice. For the price, you get really decent food! There's free 30-min validated parking in the back (entrance @ Kukui st) where the Chinese School is.

Chinatown Hole in the wall Mom&Pop Noodle shop. Love the old school food, atmosphere, and service. Best tasting Minute Chicken Cake Noodle and won ton fun in town. Freshly made wonton.

Dont let the street vibes discourage you … Tasty Chinese eats at Lee Ho Fook! 🥢🔥 The house special tossed and cake noodles are a hit, and is a must-try! Fresh, flavorful, and friendly service served with hot tea . Perfect for a casual meal. 🍜🐼

I really enjoy the plate lunches here. The food is tasty and the price is cheap. Portions are large so a mini usually fills me up. It is important to know that this place is cash only so make sure you hit an atm first. The closest atm is in the liquor store in the cultural plaza.

Craig K. This is where I go when I am hungry. Huge portions and tasty too. Even if I'm hungry I still cannot finish and have leftovers for the next day. The Hamburger taste like Homemade. Mostly everything on the menu is good. Susan is kind and friendly. She is the Lady that cooks all the delicious food.