Lam's Kitchen Llc

Like many reviews said before me, this place is LEGIT! We had beef chow fun with choy sum, which was the BEST dish ever. Maximum wok chi with divine flavour and texture! Also had their wonton noodle soup and oyster lettuce, both simple and delicious dishes. Very friendly and efficient service, reasonable prices, what else can one ask for? I have been in Hawaii for two weeks and it’s the first time I feel compelled enough to write a review. I wish this place existed in where I live…

About a block away from the Chinese Cultural Center in downtown on Maunakea is this small restaurant with a straightforward menu — rice porridge, look fun noodle soup, egg noodle soup, rice plates and sides. I can hear based on a recommendation from a seat neighbor from a UAL flight from SFO. “The softest chow fun noodles you will ever taste” was the hook. It delivered. We ordered 2 look fun noodle soups - beef and tendon (like a beef stew) and the wun run (shrimp and pork). Both were very tasty and we added the table chili oil to that. Great value for money. <30 for 2 lunches inclusive of tip.

I love Lam's kitchen - it is heartwarming and quaint which gives that ohana vibe I like. The place gets pretty crowded, you will be placed on a wait-list. I had the yoo tiao (Chinese fried donut) with congee and that was very very comforting. I also had fish noodle soup which was also nice and comforting. I also ordered iced chrysanthemum tea which was refreshing on a hot day. Expect to sit closely to other patrons because the space is relatively small and crowded but I find it charming. The staff is nice and efficient, the food comes out fast you barely have to wait.

To us, Lam's Kitchen is a place where flavor meets heartwarming hospitality. My teen and I stumbled upon this gem after a visit to Izumo Taisha shrine in Chinatown. We're dimsum regulars at Legend's or Fook Lam, so it was our first time to visit Lam's Kitchen. Wallet-friendly prices, about 30% lower than Waikiki (we had noodles in Waikiki a day before and it a was $17/dish. At Lam’s Kitchen, it was about $12), and flavors that dazzle. Their "Look Fun with Duck in Gravy." was really, really good. The duck was soft, moist but not fatty. The Chinese spice makes it really unique, and the saltiness was just perfect to eat with the chewy and soft rice noodle. Also their “Look Fun with Tendon, Beef and Wonton in Soup” was also good. I wonder if they let you double the tendon/beef next time with extra charge? It is so good…. I’ll ask next time. The generous portion of napa cabbage was nice too. Honestly, there is many restaurants in Oahu but what stood out was the heartfelt kindness of the staff–Lam's Kitchen is with the aloha spirit. With my child's autism, they graciously let us take our time. A man with a group of six waiting was pressuring the waitress to make us leave, but she said, “We don’t rush customers here, sir.” Then she turned to my child and said, “You can take your time honey. Do you want a tea or water?” A simple gesture of care made our day. You can come to Chinatown by bus, a direct route from Waikiki. Dive into history, shop savvy (suvenier is about 15% cheaper in Chinatown than stores in Waikiki, and fruits and vegetables are fresh and cheap), and savor Lam's.

We decided to visit Lam’s Kitchen for lunch. We ordered Duck congee, Chinese doughnuts, panfried beef noodles, and a beef brisket and tendon noodle. The food was delicious and compared well with any of the top congee noodle houses in Vancouver and Richmond BC. Highly recommend coming here in Honolulu.