The award-winning Little Village Noodle House is located in the heart of Chinatown and features the cuisine of Northern China, Szechuan and Hong Kong. Whether you go for lunch or dinner, be prepared to wait awhile at this extremely popular restaurant. Chef Chan is renowned for his sauces, from sweet and sour to a wonderful black bean sauce – you know the kind of flavor that makes you wish you were at home and no one looking at you. Although it has noodle in its name, the Little Village Noodle House serves far more than just noodles.
With a large menu of appetizers, soups, salads, vegetarian, meats, poultry and seafood, most of which are priced under $10, you just cannot go wrong in whatever you order. The Sizzling Black Cod is one of the favorites on the menu and is beautifully prepared. Or try the Spicy Garlic Shrimp or the absolutely addictive Pan Fried Beef, sliced thin and fried crispy with a hot spicy flavor.
There are at least 14 noodle choices, any of which would be a winner. So it comes down to whether you would like them with duck, chicken, beef, pork or Tofu, or better yet, you could try one of their signature dishes such as Minute Chicken Fried Noodle with boneless chicken stir-fried with garlic and red bean curd sauce served over crispy Hong Kong style egg noodles – great dish.. With its extended menu, bright, family oriented atmosphere and food that seems more gourmet than plain, the Little Village Noodle House should not be missed.
Affordable Tip: Check out their website below and print out an Internet Coupon offering 10% off the Special of the Week. http://www.littlevillagehawaii.com/
Open Sun. to Thurs. from 10:30 am to 10:30 pm; Fri. & Sat. from 10:30 am to midnight
1113 Smith Street, Chinatown - 808-545-3008
Inexpensive: $10 to $12
Per person, not including drinks, taxes or gratuities
Oahu'a Best & Most Affordable Restaurants
Oahu, while not the largest island, is the most populated which means on this island you'll find the most restaurants, nightclubs, activities and hotels than on all the other islands combined. The Honolulu metro area offers some of the most varied food in the world, no doubt due to Hawaii's diverse population which comes from all over the world. From 5-star restaurants to little hole-in-the-wall take-out spots and prices that go from $10 to $40 & up, whether you're craving Himalayan cuisine (yes, really) or French classic, you'll find it here.
And the places to find the most affordable restaurants are in the neighborhoods where the local residents dine. Kaimuki is a short bus ride from Waikiki with the main street, Waialae Avenue, aka Restaurant Row, lined with award-winning restaurants of every ethnic cuisine imaginable (even the Himalayan) featuring fresh ingredients from farms throughout Oahu and serving wonderful food at affordable prices. Also close to Waikiki is both Monserrat & Kapahulu Avenues where there are many small neighborhood restaurants serving up great food at great prices.
The Chinatown/Downtown Honolulu area was revitalized a number of years ago. Along with the original Chinese herbalist stores, noodle shops and markets, suddenly art galleries, nightclubs and restaurants were popping up in beautifully renovated brick buildings, many with outdoor courtyards for perfect al fresco dining. It's become such a foodie, arty, entertainment haven, that every month there is the 1st Friday celebration that brings thousands and thousands of residents (along with savvy visitors) to Chinatown's streets.
The restaurant reviews are "recommended only" since I've never seen any sense in writing about something simply to tell people not to go there. My philosophy has always been in reviewing restaurants to look for good value for your money, whether it is a budget or a high-end restaurant. If you're paying only $10 per person, don't expect china and linen, but more likely paper with plastic utensils. On the other hand if the meal is costing two of you well over $100, everything, and I do mean everything, should be perfect - service, food and atmosphere.
We pay for all our own meals and do not accept advertising from any of the restaurants that will be listed. Many of these restaurants are small and cannot afford advertising in the tourist magazines or the daily newspaper, so you will rarely find them in those publications. I will be adding new restaurants on a daily basis. Bon Appetit!
$ - Inexpensive - $10 or less
$$ - Moderate - $10 to $20
$$$ - Expensive - $20 to $40
$$$$ - Very Expensive - $40 & up
Per person, not including drinks, taxes or gratuities.
And the places to find the most affordable restaurants are in the neighborhoods where the local residents dine. Kaimuki is a short bus ride from Waikiki with the main street, Waialae Avenue, aka Restaurant Row, lined with award-winning restaurants of every ethnic cuisine imaginable (even the Himalayan) featuring fresh ingredients from farms throughout Oahu and serving wonderful food at affordable prices. Also close to Waikiki is both Monserrat & Kapahulu Avenues where there are many small neighborhood restaurants serving up great food at great prices.
The Chinatown/Downtown Honolulu area was revitalized a number of years ago. Along with the original Chinese herbalist stores, noodle shops and markets, suddenly art galleries, nightclubs and restaurants were popping up in beautifully renovated brick buildings, many with outdoor courtyards for perfect al fresco dining. It's become such a foodie, arty, entertainment haven, that every month there is the 1st Friday celebration that brings thousands and thousands of residents (along with savvy visitors) to Chinatown's streets.
The restaurant reviews are "recommended only" since I've never seen any sense in writing about something simply to tell people not to go there. My philosophy has always been in reviewing restaurants to look for good value for your money, whether it is a budget or a high-end restaurant. If you're paying only $10 per person, don't expect china and linen, but more likely paper with plastic utensils. On the other hand if the meal is costing two of you well over $100, everything, and I do mean everything, should be perfect - service, food and atmosphere.
We pay for all our own meals and do not accept advertising from any of the restaurants that will be listed. Many of these restaurants are small and cannot afford advertising in the tourist magazines or the daily newspaper, so you will rarely find them in those publications. I will be adding new restaurants on a daily basis. Bon Appetit!
$ - Inexpensive - $10 or less
$$ - Moderate - $10 to $20
$$$ - Expensive - $20 to $40
$$$$ - Very Expensive - $40 & up
Per person, not including drinks, taxes or gratuities.
06 October 2009
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