Straits - Honolulu

5 Stars - Outstanding Service & Delicious Food!I had an amazing experience thanks to Jason and the incredible food! From the moment we walked in, Jason provided top-notch service--attentive, friendly, and knowledgeable. He made sure everything was perfect, offering great recommendations and checking in without being intrusive.The food was absolutely delicious--full of flavor and clearly made with quality ingredients. Every bite was a delight, and you can tell the kitchen puts real care into their dishes. Whether you're looking for a great meal or exceptional service, this place delivers on both.Highly recommend and will definitely be back!By the way, also found out the place is under new management.

First two times I had a great experience but tonight's dinner was completely lacking. Restaurant was muggy and hot. Not sure if the AC was down? Many of the patrons fanning themselves with their menu. We had an early evening reservation (5pm) yet they were out of many of their dishes - no lollipop chicken, no hainan chicken, no chili or pepper crab! The only saving grace was that our waiter tried his best to service us but they seemed short staffed and he was covering quite a few tables. Overall very disappointed.

I was went for my friend's birthday dinner. It8 people of us i get there first but not have my name on a reservation since i called to male one but we still get a table because they not busy as before. After we sat down take a while our waitress come to take to us i just order food. Last night no seafood, no green dish, so we just order all the main course then. I started to order Mee gorang, Teaw, roti and chicken curry. Omg!!!!! Food come out every disappointed Mee gorang supposed to be noodles but they serve us with out nooddle i ask a waitress this is a right they just ignore me twice till i wait to manager come and take to her she said no it not yes!! I know because i been here before so many time last year and she change for us just put a noodle in LOL Then Teaw is serve is all burn come out black and bitter but we not say anything we're know already everything not the same after that my friends order all the food and come out so disappointed mussel still in frozen, curry chicken only have carrot and potato, chicken hainan rice is so bad and old rice chicken so dry , chicken loiipop look like it all burn i not even touch that one. Roti is only one is good because they just get from a packet Look like they short of staff, AC went down so hot Order drinks take forever Never come back again

Nasi lemak, kaya toast, laksa, food that I was eating almost every day when I was living in Singapore and I really miss them! So I was excited to try this restaurant but also a little disappointed to find out this is more like an Asian fusion restaurant. Tried a few dishes and they're alright but I would not recommend it if you are looking for authentic Singaporean/Malaysian food.Nasi Lemak: the rice didn't have much coconut flavor. The curry chicken and anchovies were replaced by Portuguese sausages and bacons. It was written on the menu though I just didn't pay attention lolRoti prata: not bad but the portion was quite small for the priceLaksa: the broth was spicy and not much flavor profile. Noodles were overcooked and a little mushy.Food was definitely pricey but it was expected. It was at Ward and the decor was really nice. The restaurant is just beautiful. Service was also excellent. I still think it is a fun place for gathering given the great ambiance and the excellent service.

This is a new review, an update of my latest experience at what used to be one of the places I always wanted to frequent ...I went to Kaka'ako after work to see IU's The Winning Concert at Ward Theater and made a reservation at Strait so I could have dinner before the 7pm showing.I ordered a Hendricks gin & tonic ($16) and perused the two-page menu. I don't think there have been any changes since I was last here (June 2024). I ordered my favorite Crispy Chicken Lollipops ($21) and something I hadn't tried before, Kaya Toast ($14). While waiting for my food, I sensed something off with my drink, so I asked my server if it was really Hendricks gin. This is one of my favorite gins and I know its flavor intimately. He said that's what he ordered from the bar but would check. I asked for a second ... Alas, it was no better. I suspect it was the tonic water. Some bars use tonic water from a soda gun ... I don't know if Straits did or not, but this was not the Hendricks gin and tonic that I'm accustomed to.The chicken lollipops came, and I was surprised at the change in presentation. There were now just three lollipops (versus four) and they were laid flat on a round plate atop micro greens. They no longer looked like lollipops; to me, the Frenching of the drumettes was poorly done. At least they tasted like the lollipops of old.The Kaya Toast arrived much later ... This was an interesting dish. There were three slender finger sandwiches made with toasted bread, kaya and butter and a dish containing what was supposed to be a mixture of Pandan Coconut Jam, Sous Vide Egg, Dark Soya, and White Pepper; essentially a coconut cream custard. Perhaps the butter was too soft or unsalted because I got the sweet but not the savory. I think the dish sat too long before it got to me ...I asked my server for coffee but never got it (but was not charged for it) ... I eventually got the check and paid online after reading the QR code.All in all, a very disappointing visit to what used to be one of my favorite places in Kaka'ako. I don't know what happened ... the restaurant wasn't busy, service was leisurely ... I walked out feeling unsatisfied. I'm sorry to say, I can't recommend Straits based upon this visit and I canceled a reservation I had for the 26th. There are better places to spend $83.55 for two drinks and two appetizers.

I had a work happy hour here on a Friday night, and I was surprised at how empty it was. We ordered a bunch of dishes to share. I got the Jillian, which was a lychee cocktail. This was really good and didn't taste like alcohol. The eggplant was super spicy and killed me. I must've ate a pepper or something, but it kinda ruined the next half hour of my night. The chicken skewers were seasoned well and helped get rid of the spicy taste in my mouth. My favorite dish was definitely the roti. The bread had the perfect amount of butter and flakiness. The waitresses were really good and attentive with our group, even though we were constantly ordering food and drinks.

Came here for dinner to celebrate the holidays with my girlfriends. Didn't have any expectations. It was half empty when we came around 530pm. Though the place was slowly getting filled with people. We all ordered our drinks first but my beer, it took quite a long time and the last to come. The server was very friendly and gave me periodic status of my beer. But by then our food had came. We had to ask for utensils several times since there were none set at the table. It's a nice place to hang out with friends.

Came on a Saturday night. Was expecting to eat their famous chicken lollipop but it was out. In fact, not one not two, but four things were OUT!!! The food taste was very disappointing. The ambience was also a disappointment!! Not sure if the AC was out too, but it was super warm!! Then to top it off we got warm water!!! No ice until I asked!

First time here... located at the bottom floor of the Ward Theaters. You can make reservations on Yelp. We walked in. Food took awhile - tasty. Been open for a year Nov 2023 was their opening.Wok Fried rice noodles "chow kway teow" prawns, lup cheong , sambal.... Soooo goodBanana bread pancakes Haupia Sauce, cured egg yolks... hubby liked it. He likes coconut flavor nasi lemakAnchovies, Kim chee, peanuts, wok fried egg with Kalbi... sooo good- the rice has a hint of coconut flavor in The jasmine riceCaramel French toast. Cornflakes. The ratio compound butter. Fresh fruit - it's a whole different twist on French toast Restaurant is Casual, quiet, lights dim... one server for the entire restaurant- Mike deserves a raise - service with a smile. Not rushed

The Vibes are immaculate!! Went for Valentine's Day pupus, and had a lovely time. The music was perfect, we could hear each other but not other people. The Jillian cocktail was great too. The girlfriend was very happy;) thank you Straits!