"This review is for the banana lumpia. We walked by Pampanga Kitchen and glanced at the counter display of foods!My daughter grabbed my arm and pointed to a glistening tray of banana lumpia! Gorgeous caramel like coated banana lumpia!Okay. I ordered two for our consumption!Still warm, I took a small crackling bite of the lumpia. Delicious! Sweet and banana filled yummy goodness. Why have I not tried here before?!? Stop by and enjoy here. I know I'll be back. 5/5 stars"
"We came across Pork Tomago Onigiri on our last day of vacationing in Waikiki, and I wish we had found it much earlier! It's hidden on the third floor of a shopping center, so this place probably doesn't get the business it deserves.We ordered the double shrimp tempura onigiri, and it was a huge hit with the whole family. It's been weeks, and I'm still dreaming about how good it tasted.Definitely worth going off the beaten path for this treasure!"
"Ordered the Garlic Shrimp combo. Comes with two scoops of rice, small salad and three pineapple wedges. Didn't think it would be enough. But it was just the right portion. Everything was absolutely delicious. Would definitely recommend this spot."
Keahi L.
Sep 19, 2024
After everything I heard about this place, the bar was HIGH! Instagram, Tiktok, and Yelp raved about this place. Not only for the prime location for us central peeps, but because the food is supposed to have been 'ono!Happy to report they were all true!Wouldn't have come here without a group of friends who knew their way around the menu of course. Gotta order the best of the best.My recommendations are: banana lumpia, pancit, lechon kawali, and the halohalo.Every bite was flavorful, freshly made, and as authentic as my friends tell me! Will be back for more 'ono bites when Im in this area!
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Li Y.
Mar 10, 2024
Ohh my wow, these have got to be the best musubis I have ever had. The portions are generous. The potama (pork tamago onigiri) Okinawan musubi are more protein to rice, compared to other musubi shops. And I love the combinations of flavors they make in their potamas!I was prepared to just walk on by as my friends and I checked out this new(er) food hall but I saw that the special flavor of the day was goya. If you like bittermelon you will absolutely love this selection! I had no idea that the goya onigiri would be lightly battered and tempura seasoned and fried to the perfect degree. Served with a slice of spam, fried egg, and bonito flakes. Sorry no photos of that one. I also got a katsuo konbu Okinawan musubi for later consumption. Both were loaded with delicious ingredients.Pork Tamago Onigiri is located in the new(er) smaller foodcourt in the Royal Hawaiian Center. You can find them on the 2nd floor beyond Noi Thai Restaurant and across the aisle from them.The ordering and pay process was extremely easy with an order directly at their counter. Credit cards now taken. Ample seating inside the foodcourt.Protip: Remember to ask for the kamaaina or local resident/military discount..!Take your parking card and receipt down to the concierge station right across from centerstage, with local or military ID, get a 3 hour validation. Can't wait to go back and try the shrimp tempura or the mentaiko musubi that I see written up about in other reviews... or another goya potama! Yumm!
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Peter C.
Aug 14, 2024
Basic shrimp place but overall good with good presentation and price. The staff were helpful advising on beer option. Overall a good experience.
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