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Went here for lunch the other day with the work buddy. It's been a while since I ate here, so wanted to check if it still had the ono grinds. I didn't eat breakfast, so I decided to the BEAST BOWL. Wish we could've got some midday libations but we were still working. It wasn't that crowded when we were seated but by the time we left it was getting full. Got my BEAST BOWL, oh my words it had the meats, the umami, the meats, the noodles, the meats, the gooey egg, did I mention the MEATS. According to work buddy, I could've just said some of the meat and had it later with rice as snack or something, but why would I do that, you needs to eat all of the MEATS. I mean buggah was very filling and I am bulking for the summer. Hah. Anyways, the brisket and short ribs were soooo tender. The oxtail won ton, wrapped meaty goodness. I shouldn't have eaten it all, but I had to. Broth was nice and rich. KANAK ATTACK. It's a good thing we walked from the office, so the opu had chance for digest all the MEAT. I forgot the name of what work buddy got, but she liked and had some self control and saved some of her dish for snack time later. All in all, they still have the good eats. Staff was friendly and attentive. Place was chill and good vibes.
Zaneta OmugtongZaneta Omugtong
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One of the new favorite places to eat on Oahu! Unique combinations, constant service, and gray flavors. We ordered: - lobster shu mai - the beast ramen - lobster loco moco EVERYTHING we ate was amazing. Lobster shumai, has the same flavor combinations you get with a pork/shrimp shumai but on crack. Lobster flavor obviously replaces the classic shrimp flavor but it’s more decadent with lobster chunks of meat. The sauce is a lemon beurre blanc was balanced and contrasts the shumai well. Note this only comes with 3 pieces!! The Beast Ramen is easily top 3 ramens I’ve had. I live in the Bay Area and travel often. No specific order, lobster pork broth ramen from ramen parlor (San Mateo) and the pork tan tan from menya (San Diego) also round out my top 3. Broth is rich, that’s the number one thing you remember from ramen. Is the flavor of the broth. The unique ness of the dumpling (oxtail) in the soup was amazing also. Lobster moco, is all you got to say when you’re asking about unique dishes. I’ve never seen this in a menu and we had to go for it. The lobster is within the rice, they had a layer of lobster flavor but a texture between the patty and the rice. Amazing dishes. Highly recommend this place because we’ll be back.
Ivan AIvan A
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Unfortunately this place falls under my "overhyped" category. Nothing stood out as good and one dish was just horrible. Came here on a Saturday afternoon around 1 PM. There were a handful of parties so we didn't have to wait to get seated. A waitress came by and blurted out the special of the day, but she spoke so fast and in such a low voice that I didn't even bother paying attention. We ordered pork belly bao appetizers, scallop cone-sushi, and belly bowl ramen. The pork belly bao dish consisted of three baos. The amount of pork in each bao was on the small side and there wasn't much flavor. The ramen was just okay. The most disappointing dish had to be the scallop cone-sushi. First of all, the name is misleading as it's not a cone or hand roll which is what I was thinking. The dish is actually risotto with scallops stuffed in a tofu pouch. There are three of these pouches to be precise. Each one filled with hard scallops and undercooked risotto. It was so awful that I simply ate the tofu pouch and left the risotto and scallops on the plate. The atmosphere is nice and chill with a cool bar and some tables along the back wall and windows. Not a bad place to sit and take a break from the heat outside...just wished the food was better.
Michael ChangMichael Chang
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The lighting was dim so hard to get clear photos but the food was 10/10. It was a great choice for an open-late chinatown meal with friends, and our server gave us great recommendations too. We got two ramen bowls (which seem pretty much the same base, just changing out protein options), two appetizers and an entrée with some drinks. The prices are definitely on the higher end but super delicious and filling too. The duck tacos, which I'd known as being the must-order, did not disappoint. Super crispy light shell and a saucy tender duck filling. Totally drool worthy. The server recommended we try the bone marrow risotto filled Inari, which at first looked amusingly underwhelming, but was an absolute flavor bomb of creamy, savory risotto that had us all exclaiming "oh my god' in unison. The ramen was great- noodles were springy, a flavorful broth that wasn't too salty, and my favorite bite was the oxtail dumpling swimming inside. The lamb with rice porridge was also decadent while feeling cozy- rice porridge always brings me back to childhood. So good! Next time I'll try out the takeout window spot too :)
Anna BaatzAnna Baatz
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Glad we made this choice as it turned out to be a nice quiet spot in the hustling and bustling Hawaii otherwise. Reached there a few minutes late, though we were given a table pretty soon. Started our evening with a bunch of appetizers namely Lamb Lumpia, Lobster Shri Mai and wafu steak. The steak was pretty juicy while the lumpia was a bit oily ( expect it like that since it's fried) for our taste. Shui Mai tasted just perfect. We did order the green tea along the way and it tasted a bit bitter initially and thus requested for it to be diluted. Our main course were the Fungi bowl and as well the lucky bowl. We loved our bowls, the ramen being amazing and the veggies being very fresh and the sauce being finger licking good. All in all a great experience and the interior definitely reminded us of the San Francisco style restaurants and definitely of my old office space in SF. Must visit place for a good and a delicious meal!!
Salim Ali KhanSalim Ali Khan
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I really, REALLY enjoyed my meal here! Saw this recommended on a food blog and was really surprised how much I liked everything. For drinks, we ordered the Midorikawa and Bean-to cocktails, in addition to the Chinatown Swizzler (soft-drink). Both cocktails were well crafted. The Chinatown Swizzler was sweet and refreshing and served as a very nice dessert to our heavy meal. For appetizers, we ordered the pork belly baos and the crispy duck tacos. Both were tasty, but the belly baos were especially good. For our ramen entrees, we ordered a Belly Bowl (sausage, belly, and bacon) and a Beast Bowl (brisket, short ribs and oxtail wontons). The broth was very flavorful with generous toppings of wakame which we love. All the meats were good but we were really blown away by the oxtail wontons - they were really, REALLY good!!! Service was great with everyone who helped us. Highly, highly recommend!
Lynn TranLynn Tran
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Nearby Attractions Of Lucky Belly
Iolani Palace
Ka Moana Luau
Star of Honolulu
King Kamehameha Statue
Aloha Tower Marketplace
Regal Dole Cannery
Foster Botanical Garden
Aloha Tower
Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii
Chinatown Cultural Plaza

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Star of Honolulu
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King Kamehameha Statue
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50 N Hotel St, Honolulu, HI 96817
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(808) 531-1888
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luckybellyhi.com
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Reclaimed wood & brick walls adorn this hip Asian eatery featuring a window for takeaway.
attractions: Iolani Palace, Ka Moana Luau, Star of Honolulu, King Kamehameha Statue, Aloha Tower Marketplace, Regal Dole Cannery, Foster Botanical Garden, Aloha Tower, Izumo Taishakyo Mission of Hawaii, Chinatown Cultural Plaza, restaurants: Liliha Bakery Nimitz, The Pig and The Lady, Zippy's Vineyard, J. Dolans, Fête, Zippy's Nimitz, Legend Seafood Restaurant, Murphy's Bar & Grill, Kamana Kitchen, Little Joe's Steakhouse

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