Hawaii City Restaurant

Walking into Hawaii City about 15 minutes after they opened was like stepping into a warm hug. We were greeted by a kind gentleman, later revealed to be the owner, who set the tone for what would be an unforgettable experience. Menus in hand, he encouraged us to take our time reviewing, and his attentiveness was a standout from the jump.We kicked things off with two Thai teas, fried potstickers, combination lo mein, and the highly anticipated salt and pepper chicken (yes, the TikTok-famous one from FoodieWithTheBooty). Let me just say, the attention to detail here is unmatched--when he asked if pork potstickers were okay, I really appreciated the thoughtfulness and awareness. Major points for that!First up: the potstickers. Fried to golden perfection, each bite was crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired with a sauce that had us guessing (fish or oyster-based?) but never questioning how delicious it was. The Thai tea followed, slightly warm at first (they had clearly just made it), but with enough ice to cool it down--it was fresh and fabulous.Then came the combination lo mein, and let me tell you, this dish came to slay. Packed with jumbo shrimp, marinated pork, tender chicken strips, and crunchy bean sprouts, this wasn't your typical lo mein. The noodles were unique--different, but they WORKED. Every bite was a perfect balance of protein, noodles, and flavor. No condiments needed; it was goodddttttt on its own!Finally, the pièce de résistance: the salt and pepper chicken, affectionately dubbed by the owner as "The Star of the Westbank." And honey, no lies were told. It arrived fresh out of the fryer, steaming hot, with a warning from the owner himself not to dive in just yet (another plus--he didn't want my son burning his mouth). Once we managed to be patient, it was worth every second. Crispy, perfectly seasoned, and topped with jalapeños and garlic garnishes that elevated every bite. My son went full "Asian style" with it--he left no evidence it was ever chicken!Beyond the food, the customer service was 100 stars and priceless. The owner's warmth and genuine care made us feel valued and important--not just another table. To the owners: you deserve all the recognition coming your way. You've created something special, and I'll recommend this gem to anyone who will listen.Great flavors, clean establishment and service that feels like family--Hawaii City has earned a permanent spot on my foodie favorites list. Thank you for an unforgettable meal!

Bright open spot. Lots of seating. Friendly and quick service. Salt and pepper calamari - this was so good. Really garlicky in flavor. The batter was super crispy and stayed crispy the duration of our meal. Green beans - still crunchy and not mushy. That's all I ask for when I order green beans. Lol. Comes with jalapeños like their other salt and pepper dishes. Eggplant, chicken, and fish pot - this was an interesting dish. I thought the chicken and fish would be filets, but it's grounded protein. Still good. Flavor was not too salty. Lots of eggplant. Beef chow fun - no complaints.

Glad to see that there are other options for more Authentic style Chinese food. So far my favorite is the beef chow fun. The salt and pepper chicken wings are okay too. Misses:Salt and pepper squid--I've had it twice and I feel like it's pretty inconsistent. The batter was a little bit different today--the thick batter made the squid a kind of gloopy.I'll probably go back to try a few other items just to see how they are. The owners seem pretty nice and friendly, which is always a plus.

Don't let the outside and inside decor fool you... this place is a hidden gem! Although the decorum is very plain, everything was still clean and the service was very nice. We ordered the Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings ($13.99) & the Mongolian Beef ($18.00). The Mongolian Beef was good and tender, but the Salt & Pepper Chicken Wings were the main highlight. The portions were huge and the crispiness of the wings were perfect. I'd give this restaurant another try. Like I said earlier, don't let the outside of the restaurant cloud your judgement. Definitely a "hole in a wall" but in a good way!

These chicken wings are to die for! My entire family love their wings. We would always order a tray of these wings because of how fast they disappear in mg family. The service is amazing. The guy that works the cashier, who is also the owner, is so sweet and friendly. He would definitely drag a convo! We absolutely love and adore this place.

The salt and pepper wings are my favorite .The pork fried rice is also very good. So far. everything I ate was really good. The staff is really friendly and every time I've been in there always been clean.

The friendliest restaurant I have ever been to! The wings, pork chops and shrimp are amazing. Best Chinese food I have ever had and will be my new go to spot!

Food was sooooo good. Salt and peppa pork chop, pineapple rice, Korean short ribs, wonton soup A-100. Definitely getting this again in a few days. Will try salt and peppa wings and salt and peppa shrimp next.

They have a very extensive menu! It's a family run business and they're so cute/nice. Great for kids and hungry groups as everything comes out FAST! Our favorites are the beef chow fun, salt and pepper fish, and wonton noodle soup.

Nice layout with the restaurant having two large seating areas. The owner was really nice & talked to me while I was there about the menu and other questions I had. The chicken was good, however I found that it had a veryyyy subtle flavor and I was hoping that it was going to be a bolder flavor. I also found the chicken to be very crispy and airy which I enjoyed. The shrimp fried rice was good too, just make sure you put the garlic bits from the chicken in it instead of duck sauce. The duck sauce don't really hit in this rice. Everything was fresh!! Both plates came up to a total of $30.. wish it came with more chicken (I believe it was an eight piece). It was a good experience I don't think I'll be rushing back anytime soon tho. It's a good 8/10 for me.