Side Street Inn Kapahulu

The food was just ok. High end restaurant prices for average food. Our chinese chicken salad was bland - like they forgot the dressing. Fried rice was a huge plate but lacked flavor. Pork chop was dry and served with ketchup. Location was hard to find and you have to park in a paid parking area. Our server was too casual- like service you would get at a food truck. There are better options for traditional Hawaiian food. I would recommend Haleiwa Joe's Seafood Grill - night and day difference

Food here is served family style. We ordered popcorn chicken and fries which was enough for three people. To our surprise the popcorn chicken was dark meat, which was not mentioned anywhere, and just didn't taste good. Fries seemed over cooked and were subpar as well. Service was very good. Would not recommend going here and ordering this.

Amazing fresh food! Excellent service! I met my cousins here from dinner. It was my first experience here. We had a rather large party and ordered multiple plates of food. All of the food was hot, presented well and delicious? The poke was especially fresh. The waitress was very attentive and always making sure we had what we needed. Fantastic dining experience. I highly recommend!

The local place with all the good food family style. Order a few plates and feed the whole family. We like the Kimchee fried rice, garlic fried chicken and Teri beef. Always busy to plan ahead. If first time, parking lot is under building with valet and then take elevator to third floor. Aloha!

We went to another favorite local spot for dinner on my trip home, Side Street Inn on Kapahulu Avenue. This place is known for family style restaurant with tasty local cuisine and huge portions. It was just my son and me so all we could handle was the awesome garlic chicken and fried rice, both house specialties. We killed the chicken and barely put a dent in the fried rice even though they were both so good. The prices are in line with portion sizes and quality of food. The restaurant isn’t fancy but it was cozy and a fun environment. We definitely recommend this place if you like good local food and like sharing…. And it’s close to Leonards Bakery for Malasadas after dinner….

When you’re looking for this place, you might be asking yourself: am I in the right spot? House in what looks like an office complex, this spacious restaurant is a fantastic experience . Do not let the sports bar vibe for you. When you order any of their famous dishes: garlic chicken, fried rice, or their pork chop - you will realize why this is a must-visit-place. The portions are simply enormous. The food is very well cooked. And the service is familiar and inviting. I will always eat here when visiting Honolulu. (Attached our photos from before, and after, two adults ate everything they could of the pork chop dish…)

The food was amazing and I cannot explain how the taste and flavors pop on your palate! Really good customer service, we had Tiffany as our server and she was so amazing recommend the right amounted of food to us. If you have not been here this is a must try place very good local food. The only bad thing is, the only open up at 4:00 p.m. it's a dinner only restaurant. But it's well worth the wait.

Elevated local style foods in a comfortable updated atmosphere. We had friends visiting from Belgium and wanted to give them a taste of the local flavors. The 5 of us came in on a Monday night. We had the prix fixe menu for $167 (serves 4-5 guests), and the portions were massive. Definitely family-style dining! Everything came out hot, timely, flavorful, and perfect for sharing. Honestly, the prix 4-5 menu could've fed 6-7 people easily. Although we did add the Roast Pork Poke to the order. The famous pan-fried pork chops lived up its long standing reputation . Crispy on the outside, juicy and tender inside. The pieces with the bone are pure gold!! The roast pork poke was another standout. Tender, rich and awe man sooo satisfying!! Our Belgium friends couldn't get enough. The shoyu citrus vinaigrette added a bright acidity that cut through the beautiful richness of the pork. The kalbi had great char and tenderness, though a bit on the sweet side for my taste. The kimchi fried rice hit the spot with a nice kimchi flavor that was not overpowering and easily enough to feed 7-8 people. The fried chicken could've been a touch crispier, but still packed good flavor. Service was excellent. Friendly, attentive, and quick. The atmosphere was comfortable and relaxed, ideal for groups or watching sports with plenty of big TVs. Our long table for five was a bit worn and could use some refinishing, but overall, this was a delicious, satisfying experience. Generous portions, great flavors, and a fun local vibe. Would definitely return with friends or family. Happy Eating!!

Come for the delectable, familiar cuisine with a local twist and you'll surely wanna come back to try the other dishes! The servings are impossibly large, except during happy hour when you can try smaller size plates. Luckily, Sunday brunch IS happy hour, so my wife and I ended up sampling plate after plate after plate! The garlic chicken reminded me of the pollo con ajillo dish from one chinese takeout counter in Spanish Harlem in NYC, and their combination fried rice is a must-try!

The food is excellent. Attentive service. One of the best local style dining serving local flavors. This a good to take your family or visitors. Best for family and group since all the dishes are served family size portions.