Best Authentic Restaurants in Kalihi-Palama

The food here is amazingly good! Don’t miss lobster shu mai and duck tacos. The Ramen is delish. This is a “must go” Honolulu restaurant.

What a gem of a place! Came here for our Valentine's Day Lunch. Ambiance: Feels like you stepped back in time, velvet covered seating, cozy nooks, art deco fixtures and decor. Service: Friendly, welcoming, attentive, helpful, expeditious. Food/Drinks: Everything we tried was delicious, fresh, homemade and different in a good way! We tried the Devils on Horseback, Bao Buns, Tagliatelle Carbonara (fresh pasta) and the Fish & Chips. For dessert we had the Ice Cream Sandwich, for today it was chocolate chip cookies and we chose vanilla ice cream sandwiched in between. Drink menu had many fun and creative choices, nice selection of spirits. Cleanliness: This is the cleanest restaurant I think I have ever been in! Tables are wiped with disposable disinfectant wipes then thrown away. Not the same rag that was used to wipe other tables and who knows what else and is never rinsed. There was no dust to the visible eye, fixtures, furniture, baseboards immaculately clean, no crumbs hiding under the booths, no dust collecting on the AC vents or high light fixtures. Bathrooms tidy and clean. Parking: Street metered parking or with a short walk you can park in a public parking garage or lot. Overall, a wonderful experience! Will definitely be going back to try other menu items!

Went there two days in a row for lunch, something we do only when a restaurant is exceptional. Over the two meals, we had the seaweed salmon, confit pork belly, miso eggplant, and the bulgogi bebop, plus the chocolate dessert, and the old lady coffee. All were first rate and the young woman server on both days was helpful, fun to talk to, and offered solid recommendations. The decor is understated but the food is first rate. All in all, a five-star experience.

The waiter was amazing. Great advice. The food was awesome. Sat in the back area and really enjoyed the area. Parking in the underground parking was worth it.

It was a great experience. Food was delicious, and service was amazing. Would do again and strongly suggest to any of my friends!