Ross Horio
Been coming here since I was a kid and have to make my normal stop at Manoa and get some home style beach food.
Super surprised that the prices are still very affordable during tight times and added different flavors in the baked, have to come back to try more.
The food and service is always filled with Aloha. Thank you for keeping the love in the valley and fixing up the old shop. Looking forward to my next visit. Much love
… moreAirika Actouka
Best steamed manapua and char siu chow fun on the island! A must do when we visit! Also love the brown rice cake, chrispy gaugee & mochi balls!
Chow fun made fresh so there’s a short wait.
… moreCarla Kobashigawa
A small shop with lots of options. From plate lunch to bentos, dim sum and asian desserts (almond cookies, milk tea, etc.) this place has no shortage of options. We selected the Peking duck bento which included 4 bao, ready to eat; look fun bento with the charsiu cooked right in; 3 manapua – char siu, Peking duck and hot dog; white rice cake (though brown was also available) and coconut mochi. The baked manapua generously glazed, all flavorful though salty. And the mochi cake was packed full of coconut. The downside is that the Peking duck bao, being steamed and packed, left the bao bread slightly mushy and the duck skin which would ordinarily be crispy was a little gummy and chewy. Oddly the look fun was dry and packed flavor if not enjoyed with the sauce. Overall, with the convenience of dim sum to go, the expectations of dim sum changes. A spot worth trying for its convenience but not the right spot when totally craving dim sum.The food was good, service quick but experience is different when the food is not served steaming hot.
Pro-Tip: Double-check your order, especially if sticking to lots of small items. We ordered small things and somehow our rice cake got left out or left behind 🙁
Side Note: There is limited seating in Mānoa Marketplace, have a plan for a place to eat if not a nearby resident. A quick 4 minute drive to Mānoa District Park made the perfect spot to eat and have the little one burn off energy.
… moreCassandra Luo
Don’t order food here if you’re not prepared to wait. I ordered a roast duck plate and it’s been 25 minutes. Aren’t those already ready to go and just chopped when ppl place an order?
… moreBirdie M.
The vegetarian manapuas are really good. Got some in the morning and they were super fresh! I haven’t found any other vegetarian manapuas on the island. Used to come here all the time as a kid. Kinda looks like it’s under different management. Got some good rice cakes and peanut candy too!
… moreR K
Came here on impulse today. Placed my order, got my order and left. Unexpectedly, the guy that took (and gave us) our order realized that he made a mistake, “chased us down” in Manoa Marketplace, apologized for the mistake and gave us a “on the house” manapua. Great customer service! Will definitely go back in the future!
… moreAndriana Kahealani
Love this local shop! They go above and beyond with their service. It was packed when I went in and the awesome dishwasher named Uncle Steve came out to help me with my order. He was quick to get my order and was really nice. Shoutout to Steve!
… moreL W
It’s upsetting to have to post this review because I normally try to support all small, family-owned businesses, but this needs to be said: Straight-up worst Chinese food / dim sum ever. I NEVER waste food but I actually threw most of what I ordered away. So sad. Noodles swimming in oil. Overly salty manapua. Pitiful excuse of a salad with just lettuce, some shriveled chicken and won ton chips thrown on top, too-sweet dressing. Saving grace was the friendly gal taking orders and payments, but since she was the only one taking orders, I had to wait an additional time for the food; inefficient ordering system. Wish them the best of luck but honestly I will never buy food from here again.
… moreGlenn Otaguro
Just stopped by to pick up my steamed manapua and pork hash this morning plus some new years gau. The food tasted different , kind of bland and not as tasty as before. Has anyone noticed this? Also the aquarium was removed and the register was up front from behind the food display.
… moreRuss Sumida
Love the char siu look funn. Also the deep fried pork hash (kind of off menu so you have to ask).
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