Lam's Kitchen — Restaurant in Honolulu

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...

Lam’s Kitchen – A Traditional Chinese Noodle Shop in the Heart of Honolulu’s Chinatown

Lam’s Kitchen is a small, old-fashioned noodle shop nestled in the bustling Chinatown district of Honolulu. The place seats only about 30 people, so even though we came during a regular lunch hour, my family and I had to wait around 20 minutes to get a table.

I ordered the fish noodle soup – the broth was clear and light, with a clean, subtle flavor. The fish was not fried but cooked directly in the soup, making the meat firm, fresh, and pleasantly mild. It’s a good choice for those who enjoy traditional, light flavors.

My husband and child had the stir-fried beef rice noodles – a more memorable dish. The wide, chewy noodles were stir-fried hot with tender slices of beef, and the dish carried a distinct smoky aroma from the wok – adding a layer of depth and authenticity.

Lam’s Kitchen may not offer groundbreaking cuisine, but it delivers an honest, traditional Chinese dining experience. If you have time while visiting Chinatown, it’s worth trying...

We visited Chinatown yesterday and looked forward to order the beef flank and tendon look fun soup! As I was ready to savor the soup, I noticed a weird stuff floating on the soup surface. I realized it’s a cockroach leg!!! Showed it to my husband , my aunt and the waitress. I asked her (the waitress) to tell me if its part of the soup 😓 She said it looks like a bean sprout🫣. I said NO. It’s not. They offered if I want another bowl of it. I kindly said no. I could have made a scene in there and scream there’s roach leg in the soup. But I didn’t. All I received was “I am sorry for that”. We all make mistakes, but when it comes to food being serve to people, we need to be very careful.

The rest of the food we ordered was good. But who knows what’s really in there. Very unsanitary.🫢

However, my appetite yesterday was ruined. Definitely not coming back. Just for safety of...