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House Of Wong Restaurant

4.1(87 community reviews)
Fine Dining ($$$$)

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Discover House Of Wong Restaurant, offering the best Asian experience in Waikiki. Enjoy Fine Dining ($$$$) meals, explore their menu, and read reviews from the community on TasteHi.

A Legacy of Cantonese Cooking in Waikiki

Stepping into House of Wong feels like a quiet departure from the neon buzz of the surrounding Waikiki streets. This local institution has built its reputation on serving traditional Cantonese dishes that favor consistency and depth of flavor over modern gimmicks. You are greeted by the steady hum of chatter and the rhythmic clatter of ceramics, a soundscape familiar to those who appreciate a classic, no-frills Chinese dining hall.

The Culinary Staples

The menu is an extensive catalog of Hong Kong-style comfort food, but the true highlights reside in their seafood preparations. The steamed whole fish, often adorned with slivers of ginger and scallions, arrives fragrant and tender, falling away from the bone with the slightest pressure. For those who enjoy a bit of textural contrast, the crispy roast pork belly serves as a reliable starter, offering a crackling skin that gives way to succulent, savory meat. The portion sizes lean toward the generous side, making this a go-to spot for family-style gatherings where dishes are meant to be shared across a rotating lazy Susan.

The Local Experience

Situated within the urban sprawl of Honolulu, the restaurant maintains a grounded, unpretentious charm. It is the kind of place where you might find multi-generational families sharing a Sunday brunch or office workers grabbing a quick, reliable lunch during a busy shift. One minor observation for visitors: the dining room can get quite boisterous during peak evening hours, and because it sits in such a bustling area, finding street parking requires a bit of patience—though the walk to the entrance through the warm island breeze often makes up for the hunt. If you are seeking a meal that prioritizes authentic technique and a relaxed, community-driven atmosphere, this spot remains a cornerstone of the neighborhood's culinary landscape.

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House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image
House Of Wong Restaurant - Honolulu Restaurant Image

Location

477 Kapahulu Ave, Honolulu, Hawaii, 96815-3819

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BrookeGoogle Maps

Recently

Honestly, for the amount of food we received for price didn’t add up. Overall experience was good, but just over priced for mediocre food. The Wontons were good that was worth the money.

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JPGoogle Maps

Recently

I was quite disappointed with the food here. The fried dumplings (jianjiao) were definitely not pan-fried; they were deep-fried to the point of being rock hard and impossible to chew. Additionally, the stir-fried vegetables had so much cornstarch thickening that it felt like eating a giant, gooey lump of dough rather than fresh greens. I wouldn’t recommend these dishes.

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Sang “JohnLee” MoonGoogle Maps

Recently

Today I got to try their Egg Fu-Yong and found it very tasty and they do give a lot. Moreover, the server is very friendly and helpful.

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Kay Salera PhotographyGoogle Maps

Recently

Had crispy noodle, half size roasted duck and honey walnut shrimp, then finished with mango pudding. The food came very quick, and the server was attentive. Great to have complementary oolong tea along their food. Parking is limited but on the back side of the restaurant. Good for quick eat.

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John EdwardsGoogle Maps

Recently

Had an early lunch and I think was the first customer of the day. Real nice service and some of the best Chinese food I've had in awhile. The star of the day was the Orange Peel Beef. Just perfect. One of the best versions I have ever had. We also loved the whole shrimp roasted with garlic and pepper, Kung Pao Squid, and deep fried tofu stuffed with minced shrimp. But the winner was the orange beef. This is now our go to Chinese place on Oahu.

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JulianneGoogle Maps

Recently

We are here eating dinner. My first Chinese food in Hawaii. The food here is okay to good. Vegetable Fried Rice was bland. Orange chicken had no orange flavor. It wasn't bad, it just wasn't what it could be. Chicken Fried Rice was good, but not great. The Spring Rolls were very good...by far the best part of the meal. The service was good. Jasmine Tea is always a pleasure to sip. The server kept our waters filled Atmosphere is nice. Please like my review if you appreciate that I take my time to honestly review/inform/update on this place before you spend your money. Thank you.

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Anna BaatzGoogle Maps

Recently

My partner and I came in on a complete whim just to try without looking at any reviews beforehand, and it was dead empty inside, but we still felt like being adventurous and ordered a few things. Was definitely subpar Chinese-American food, but it was certainly an experience. The hot sour soup was not sour at all and not really hot either 😂 the mango pudding didn't taste whatsoever of mango (or anything for that matter) and was a concerning neon shade of orange. Some things were not bad- the gongbao squid and almond tofu with canned lychee for example. Maybe best as takeout for a comfort food craving, but there's choke options on island that will likely satisfy better!

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arose58Google Maps

Recently

This is a little different for me since I am conflicted. The food was good but not great. It appeared to be adequately prepared, and the flavor was good, but the beef was gristley, which shows a lower cut of meat. I will say this is better food than what you get at a chain restaurant.

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Amalina AriffinGoogle Maps

Recently

The restaurant was not crowded when we came, so the service was very fast and efficient thanks to their hardworking staff. I like the white tablecloth aesthetics and the fact that the restaurant can accommodate a lot of customers. We had the garlic ginger noodles, sizzling scallions in black bean sauce and vegetarian spring rolls. The food was fine, though I do find them a tad salty and like many Chinese restaurants, the portions are generous and I got to bring some leftovers home. Parking is very limited so might be annoying to find street parking.

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кalisher̃*•. 匚eron•* ́Google Maps

Recently

Arrived on a Monday afternoon to an empty restaurant 🤨 Mostly takeout orders though halfway through our lunch another couple arrived. Ordered the Beef chow fun with soy sauce, and House special crispy noodle. Both each came with a bowl of corn soup. All the food had too much salt.

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Yes, limited parking is available at the back side of the restaurant building.

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