Oct 28, 2022


The variety of Asian restaurants in and around Waipahu, HI makes residents and visitors lucky indeed. There are so many ways to experience the deliciousness that it will take you a while to eat your way across the village, let alone the rest of Honolulu. We apologize in advance for leaving you a little hungry, because we know that just mentioning a few of your options will get your engines running.

Time for Take-Out? Drive Over to These 4 Great Asian Restaurants Near Waipahu, HI

Honolulu Kitchen

For a mix of Asian cuisine styles and choices that can please everyone in your pack, Honolulu Kitchen is your headquarters. Go for a Chinese influence with the char siu, chow fun, and roast pork, or try some Japanese favorites like bento boxes and shoyu pork. Filipino adobo fried rice is offered here, as are some local specialties like hot dog musubi and the star of the show, manapua both savory and sweet, in your choice of steamed or fried.

Song’s Korean BBQ

People love this local, family-owned shop and its service, plus, oh, the food! The plate lunches are fan-approved for their Korean-meets-Hawaiian flavor. Naturally, you’ll find kalbi and bulgogi here, plus chap chae and bi bim bab. How about chicken katsu, fried pork, and shrimp tempura? Or go for any of the noodle dishes or soups, There are about 20 items you can order as sides, and any plate comes with 4 of them. Find lunch and dinner specials, as well.

Elena’s Home of Finest Filipino Foods

This little spot has regulars who appreciate its family-owned history as well as what it serves up. The adobo fried rice and lechon fried rice are appreciated, as is the pancit. Go for a pork adobo fried rice omelet, a unique creation that they’ve been making since 1974! Lean more traditional with a shrimp sarciado or try the pork gisantes (pork and peas) in a hearty tomato sauce served over rice. This comfort food could just hit the spot.

Pho Mai Han

Sometimes, a huge bowl of steaming soup is exactly what you need, and Pho Mai Han aims to provide it. The word is that this is quite authentic Vietnamese, and you’ll have add-in options like beef tendon, fatty brisket, eye round steak, and oxtail, plus chicken or seafood. There are vegetarian choices like tofu, broccoli, and cabbage. In addition, fried or BBQ chicken, pork chops, and more can round things out. Find rice plates, stir-fries, and banh mi, too.
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