Best Wonton Soup Anywhere
DESCRIPTION: Want a nice big bowl of wonton soup about the size of a platter and filled with around 10 stuffed wontons, vegetables, pork all in a great broth? This is the place.
DATE: 2002-05-01
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : Wonton soup and everything else

DESCRIPTION: The food was very tasty and the portions were a good size, but contains MSG. The restaurant was busy and a little noisy.
DATE: 2002-05-12
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 6
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 4

so-so
DESCRIPTION: It was okay. Nothing great to speak of. Being a tourist, I sure got stared at a lot. (Of course, I didn't care. After a few days in Hawaii, you get used to it).
DATE: 2003-08-05
FOODRATING : 4
SERVICERATING : 4
AMBIANCERATING : 4
OVERALLRATING : 4

Have Always Enjoyed It
DESCRIPTION: This is my favorite diner of all times. The food is delicious and better than most diner foods elsewhere. I have enjoyed their salmon sandwich (cooked to perfection, not dry), grilled eggplant burger (very tasty), salmon entree (the sauce on the salmon was excellent and delicate, not overwhelming), kimchee fried rice (heaps and heaps of delicious fried rice, definitely cannot finish in one sitting), and for late nights, try their saimin! My husband and I also enjoy their edamame appetizer. It's a little different from the way it's served at Japanese restaurants with a little touch of Korean spices and seasonings. All my other friends who have gone there also enjoy the food. And the service has always been excellent when we were there.
DATE: 2002-10-09
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : kimchee fried rice, salmon burger, grilled eggplant burger, salmon entree

Best Meal Ever
DESCRIPTION: One of my best meals on my last trip to Honolulu. Parking is hard to find but there is a big lot behind the diner. Food was plentiful and tasty. Great homemade kim chee. The mahi burger was "onolicious." Service was the best. All in all, a great local flavor dining experience.
DATE: 2004-03-16
FOODRATING : 10
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : kim chee, salmon, mahi mahi, fried rice

Got Order Wrong 2/2 Times
DESCRIPTION: Uncoordinated, clueless, flavorless. They gave me ketchup with my salad, and cheese after notifying them of an allergy to it. Overpriced. Frozen "freedom" fries. Nasty decor. Will this crappy chain go under? Don't get the veggie sandwich or fish or any fries. $10 burger - worth it? Ten dollars?
DATE: 2004-04-12
SERVICERATING : 2
AMBIANCERATING : 2
OVERALLRATING : 2

I'm Lovin It
DESCRIPTION: So far I've tried their ribs, their calamari sticks, their famous burgers, Uncle Danny's fried rice, and the delicious brownie pie. I think they are the bomb!
DATE: 2004-09-05
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10

Good Stuff
DESCRIPTION: I've had the ribs, a couple of the daily special fish dishes, kim chee fried rice and the burgers. All good. Staff is good and attentive, but not annoying. They're always good to my little niece and nephew - bonus points!
DATE: 2004-10-19
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 10
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 8
RECOMMENDED DISHES : kim chee burger

No Ka Oi Comfort Station
DESCRIPTION: This place kicks okole. An instant classic. I hope they can do in Ward what they've done in Kaimuki. You know when you go in it's a favorite, for locals and visitors alike, the place is packed with a mix of customers and comfortable for all. friendly service, excellent management. All-around favorite restaurant.
DATE: 2004-12-25
FOODRATING : 8
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 8
OVERALLRATING : 10
RECOMMENDED DISHES : fried rice, teri steak, Monterey chicken sandwich

Big City Is a Big Hit
DESCRIPTION: I want to add my kudos to the others who love Big City Diner. The one pan I read is not typical of the normally great service. He must have had a bad day. Sure, the decor isn't 5*, but it's fun and funky. The food is consistently good and the place is often busy, so a lot of people are choosing Big City over lots of other choices in the area.
DATE: 2005-08-11
FOODRATING : 6
SERVICERATING : 8
AMBIANCERATING : 6
OVERALLRATING : 6
RECOMMENDED DISHES : meat loaf, ground beef patty, turkey

Ono!
DESCRIPTION: One of the best okazuyas in Hilo. Try their boneless fried chicken and sweet potato tempura. ONO!
DATE: 2005-09-14
OVERALLRATING : 10