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Unfussy hole-in-the-wall serving Asian & Hawaiian options such as saimin, ginger pork & loco moco.
Hours
| Sunday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Monday | Closed |
| Tuesday | Closed |
| Wednesday | Closed |
| Thursday | Closed |
| Friday | 11 AM–6 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–6 PM |
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Maui World Travelers
Nori’s was one of my bookmarked places to try but wasn’t at the top of the list. Our journey here was a last minute decision as we wanted a nightcap as well as food, and Nori’s was one of the few places open at 10pm.
ATMOSPHERE:
They’re located in a small strip mall, though the eatery cannot be seen from the road. Seating is a collection of homemade wooden booths, even for the 2-seaters, with two of them being able to accommodate large parties of about 16 each. Decor is very homely, and the place was fairly clean sans for the sticky floors, but to be fair we came at the end of the night, so that’s to be expected.
MENU:
Saimin, won ton min, mundoo soup, ramen, cold noodles, stir fried noodles, local plate lunches, hot pot, burgers, salads, desserts. Also sake, beer, wine.
FOOD:
Hilo Style Saimin
All the saimin/noodle dishes are available in small or large sizes, with the option of the “special” which added a few slices of won bok and a chicken skewer. Being the pig that I am, I ordered the large which was loaded with so much noodles that I couldn’t finish even half. The noodles were thicker and wavy like dry mein noodles and cooked perfect. The only downfall was the broth which was a tad overly salty which killed the natural dashi flavor. Temperature-wise it was hot but not searing. The teriyaki-flavored chicken stick, unfortunately, was very dry and overcooked.
Local Special
My spouse’s dish. This falls under their “Local Moco’s” category, AKA loco moco. The Local Special added two eggs and a scoop of macaroni salad to the “hamburger steak” dish. The portion was huge for the price. The forkful I tasted was really good; the patty moist and the dark brown gravy thick and savory. Great deal and it’ll fill ya up!
SERVICE:
Our female server, an elder Asian woman, was so sweet and friendly! I didn’t get her name but she had on a black shirt with “Nori’s” spelled out in sparkly rhinestones on the front. Extremely pleasant and professional!
TIP:
They do not split checks at all, with bright pink signs abound stating it.
OVERALL:
Nice menu with lots of noodle choices and even alcohol, good service, open late compared to other eateries in the area.
… moreATMOSPHERE:
They’re located in a small strip mall, though the eatery cannot be seen from the road. Seating is a collection of homemade wooden booths, even for the 2-seaters, with two of them being able to accommodate large parties of about 16 each. Decor is very homely, and the place was fairly clean sans for the sticky floors, but to be fair we came at the end of the night, so that’s to be expected.
MENU:
Saimin, won ton min, mundoo soup, ramen, cold noodles, stir fried noodles, local plate lunches, hot pot, burgers, salads, desserts. Also sake, beer, wine.
FOOD:
Hilo Style Saimin
All the saimin/noodle dishes are available in small or large sizes, with the option of the “special” which added a few slices of won bok and a chicken skewer. Being the pig that I am, I ordered the large which was loaded with so much noodles that I couldn’t finish even half. The noodles were thicker and wavy like dry mein noodles and cooked perfect. The only downfall was the broth which was a tad overly salty which killed the natural dashi flavor. Temperature-wise it was hot but not searing. The teriyaki-flavored chicken stick, unfortunately, was very dry and overcooked.
Local Special
My spouse’s dish. This falls under their “Local Moco’s” category, AKA loco moco. The Local Special added two eggs and a scoop of macaroni salad to the “hamburger steak” dish. The portion was huge for the price. The forkful I tasted was really good; the patty moist and the dark brown gravy thick and savory. Great deal and it’ll fill ya up!
SERVICE:
Our female server, an elder Asian woman, was so sweet and friendly! I didn’t get her name but she had on a black shirt with “Nori’s” spelled out in sparkly rhinestones on the front. Extremely pleasant and professional!
TIP:
They do not split checks at all, with bright pink signs abound stating it.
OVERALL:
Nice menu with lots of noodle choices and even alcohol, good service, open late compared to other eateries in the area.
ian rager
No dine in which is fine. But this place is a gem. Dont go waiting in line somewhere when you can get some of the most delicious food on the island right here and the prices are insane. Loco Moco is up there with the best and the Hilo style siamin was so good. Healthy portions as well.
… moreArthur Akau
Great hole in the wall eatery offering Japanese Hawaiian cuisine. A local favorite, they offer a mix of everything from burgers to saimin to delicious hot dishes. Due to their late hours and friendly service, this is a regular stop for us. Everything we’ve tried here has been very tasty and in generous portions. You won’t be disappointed!
… moreLisa Mellinger
We ordered the original small saimin, loco moco, and Bi bim kook soo. The saimin didn’t have the typical saimin umami flavor that we’re crave in the broth. It was just salty and my daughter was adding her water into the broth to make it more palatable. Eck. The meat in the bi bim kook soo was really tough and lacked the Korean full taste that we’re used to. The one good thing we experienced was the delicious char broiled flavor of the burger patty in the loco moco. That was good. The rest, we can’t recommend.
… moreSophie Wang
We wanted to try Loco Moco since it’s so often raved about and this one wasn’t too bad! I enjoyed the gravy and the egg was cooked to what I said. The Korean combination was the best dish; the meat was flavored strongly without much or any visible sauce! Everything else was a bit disappointing; the garlic butter shrimp noodles didn’t have much taste and the soba was bland also. Their best dishes seem to be few. I highly recommend the Chocolate Mochi Cake as a not-too-sweet dessert!
… moreJohn Tino
Great ambience and friendly service. Mainly locals and very little tourists. Unfortunately, the food wasn’t stellar. The broth on both of our saimins were salty to the point where we barely ate our soups. The chicken stick was dry, tough and too sweet. The corn bites were decent. The musubi is tad bit overpriced for a clump of mushy rice and a strip of nori.
… moreM Nakamura
Quaint hole in the wall with charm. The staff were attentive and friendly. My friends ordered saimin and both said the broth was a bit too salty for their taste. I ordered Loco moco and made it a “special,” which means it came with an extra egg and macaroni salad on the side. The macaroni salad had a good flavor however it was a bit saltier than I prefer. I enjoyed the loco moco, however.
… moreKen White
We wanted to like this place. There’s no denying that it’s popular. But in the end we’re not sure why.
The portions are generous. That’s probably the main reason people come here.
I had the teri loco moco. My eggs were super underdone. The teri sauce was thin and too sugary. The mac salad was all mayonnaise.
We also had the saimin. It was bland. We expected it to have luncheon meat, but lunch meat, noodles, and a flavorless broth are all you get.
And, it took 45 minutes from the time we ordered until our food was brought out.
… moreThe portions are generous. That’s probably the main reason people come here.
I had the teri loco moco. My eggs were super underdone. The teri sauce was thin and too sugary. The mac salad was all mayonnaise.
We also had the saimin. It was bland. We expected it to have luncheon meat, but lunch meat, noodles, and a flavorless broth are all you get.
And, it took 45 minutes from the time we ordered until our food was brought out.
Andre Pratt
This place was so delicious. From out of town, came hungry, left happy and full. Huge fantastic portions! And affordable
… morePhil
This is a temple for comfort food: burgers, Saimin (touch too salty for me), rice dishes etc. great value but waitstaff seem stretched at times eg forgot my beer.
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