Question 1

What is the best chinese in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Manapua, roast duck, dim sum. Chinese cooking has shaped Hawaii food for over 150 years. The top chinese spots in Hawaiʻi are ranked on Da Plate Lunch Index by local residents — not tourist reviews. There are 18 curated spots statewide.

Question 2

Where can I find chinese in Hawaiʻi?

Accepted Answer

Chinese can be found across Oʻahu, Maui, Hawaiʻi Island, and Kauaʻi. Da Plate Lunch Index lists 18 independently-owned spots — no chains. Browse by island for the best local picks.

Chinese

888 Cafe

Fu Lin Chinese Restaurant

No. 1 Chinese B.B.Q.

East Ocean Chinese Restaurant

Siu'S Chinese Kitchen

Dragon, Dragon Chinese Restaurant

Jade Palace Chinese Restaurant

Sum Leung Chinese Kitchen, Inc.

Royal Jade Garden Chinese Restaurant

Don'S Chinese Kitchen-Kailua

Don'S Chinese Kitchen-Parker Ranch

Chen'S Chinese Kitchen

East Village, Inc. Dba East Village Chinese Cuisine

No. 1 Chinese & B.B.Q. Restaurant

No. 1 Chinese & B.B.Q. Food

Ho'S Chinese Kitchen

Lotus Garden Chinese & Thai Restaurant

No. 1 Chinese & B.B.Q.