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Waimalu Chop Suey

3.8(19 community reviews)
Budget ($)

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Discover Waimalu Chop Suey, offering the best Asian experience in Aiea. Enjoy Budget ($) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Taste of Island Nostalgia in Aiea

Walking into Waimalu Chop Suey feels like stepping back into a simpler time in the heart of the Waimalu shopping district. This is the definition of a neighborhood Cantonese-style eatery where the focus is entirely on hearty portions and familiar, comforting flavors that have anchored the Aiea community for decades. The air carries the distinct, savory scent of wok-fired garlic and ginger, signaling that your meal is being prepared with high-heat intensity.

Menu Favorites and Signature Flavors

Patrons frequent this local institution for their reliable, no-frills approach to classic chop suey dishes. The beef broccoli is a standout, featuring crisp, bright green stalks and tender slices of meat tossed in a savory brown sauce that begs to be spooned over a mountain of steamed white rice. The menu leans heavily into traditional favorites like crispy gau gee and generous platters of fried noodles, perfect for family-style sharing.

The Local Experience

The atmosphere is bustling and casual, characterized by the constant hum of ceiling fans and the clatter of porcelain plates hitting formica tables. It is not a place for a quiet, candlelit dinner; rather, it serves as the go-to spot for an after-work meal or a low-key weekend gathering with friends. While the interior shows its age, that patina only adds to the authenticity of the experience. Just a friendly heads-up: parking in the plaza can get tight during peak lunch hours, so arrive a few minutes early to secure a spot before the local crowd descends for their daily fix of comfort food.

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Waimalu Chop Suey - Aiea Restaurant Image
Waimalu Chop Suey - Aiea Restaurant Image
Waimalu Chop Suey - Aiea Restaurant Image
Waimalu Chop Suey - Aiea Restaurant Image
Waimalu Chop Suey - Aiea Restaurant Image

Location

98-020 Kamehameha Hwy Waimalu Shopping Center, Aiea, Hawaii, 96701-5159

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Reviews

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Love VasquezGoogle Maps

Recently

The food was good and the service was fast. They also accept major credit cards . Parking is somewhat difficult but free. They can however improve their restaurant cleanliness .

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Daniel NguyenGoogle Maps

Recently

Bottom line, this is a cheap no-frills Chinese place that will serve you quantity over quality. Not gonna lie though, I felt pretty gross afterwards and severely needed fresh veggies lol. Went there for lunch and got the dinner plate, because honestly it was only like 65 cents extra compared to lunch plate for fried shrimp and fried rice. The sheer amount of options and different items on the plate make it cost effective, but temper your expectations because the food is very meh. Even the pork were all cold, signifying they're just reheating it all out of the fridge. The fried shrimp was way too much batter. The chow mein was good, but the sauce was so gloopy with corn starch. Could only finish half, and debating if I wanna finish the other half for lunch tomorrow BUT! THE WINNER WINNET GAU GEE DINNER. So the fried gau gee is $14.99 and comes in a portion of 8, but jeez Louise are these the BIGGEST PLUMPEST GAU GEE you ever did see. Like they're so stuff, and worth the price. A side dish of mustard comes too so you can make your own shoyu mustard for dipping. All else, I will just be ordering these gau gee for potlucks. Service was fine, servers were nice. Lots of tables inside. Again, no frills.

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Trestan NakamuraGoogle Maps

Recently

Typical hole-in-the-wall Chinese restaurant the inside’s a little run down, could use some work lol. But the food slaps. We got the boneless minute chicken with cake noodle, honey walnut shrimp, crispy chicken with shoyu ginger, lup cheong fried rice, beef with sweet sour cabbage, and beef with eggplant. Everything was on point, except the eggplant, that one was just alright compared to the rest. Little tip we figured out: if you’re dining with a group (we had five), instead of ordering a bunch of bowls of rice, you might as well just get a fried rice. It’s around the same price and comes with a healthy amount, maybe not more, but definitely enough to go around, and tastes way better. Lup cheong fried rice is solid. Service was actually good for a Chinese spot, no complaints there. A/C could be stronger, but nothing too bad. Would come back for sure when the craving hits.

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Frequently Asked Questions about Waimalu Chop Suey

Common questions from diners about Waimalu Chop Suey in Aiea.

The restaurant provides table service and takeout options.

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