Palace Saimin

Wonton min was delicous and soup was hot and tastyyyy! Bbq sticks were sooo good and don't forget to get it with extra sauce. May have a wait as this is a hole in the wall place, inside dining is a small booth style restaurant. Service was speedy. Our waitress was nice and very talkative with all the customers.

Must try saimin spot in Honolulu

I was so ono for Saimin and we were near to Kalihi.
You got it!!! Palace Saimin!!!

If you're a visitor of the islands, Saimin is an Asian local Hawaii food that started during the plantation days. Most of Hawaii local favorite foods are from the plantation days when the different nationalities got together for lunch and shared their food. That's where plate lunch was born.

Palace Saimin has takeout or dine in, a real "hole in da wall" kinda place. There's parking just enough for eating there and for a fast takeout to eat at home. Service is always fast and a lot of people wanna eat so no talk story for too long.

I know a lot of locals who haven't eaten here. What are you waiting for?
As for the visitors, enjoy one of Hawaii's favorite food and no forget order the Barbecue beef stick!!!

Enjoy my friends!!

Watching a travel show, I remember a scene at this restaurant where the host dined with two local chefs. Not sure whether it's good that the episode is so vivid in my mind.

Driving here on a Tuesday morning and using the map app on my phone, I drove by twice before finding a space a half block east from here. I still couldn't find it and had to ask my local friend to stand in front as my landmark. We walked over before noticing the restaurant, recessed in back of a nondescript parking lot. I would later move my car here when a space opened here.

This was one of my most anticipated meals on this trip, having never dined in a devoted saimin place. Seated at the rear table on the left, I had a view of the kitchen, the expediting counter, and and old style wall menu across the room. After a brief discussion, we agreed to order the same items, all three of us. We had the combination saimin (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=MvUnkl9n5GvmvR36m7GIMA&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q), which only comes in one size, large. As I expected, it was a bowl of comfort with the clean and clear broth, the acclaimed local made Sun noodles, shredded pieces of BBQ pork, and a baby fistful of sliced green onions. The two surprises were the addition of udon noodles (likely Sun made again) and a small saucer of hot mustard. Udon and saimin egg noodles? Yes, please... the contrast made this bowl that much more interesting. Talk about taking it back old school. This brought back food memories from my childhood, in a good way. We also ordered two skewers each of beef sticks (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=Ii4tfXNAlKKZYeYjlTADQQ&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q)., another one of their staples. It was flavorful with a sweet sauce or marinade. Extra sauce is offered on the menu, but we didn't find it necessary.

The dining room was about half full, all locals likely eating before going to work or construction workers having an early lunch. Our waitress was efficient and checked on our water cups periodically. As I went to use the restroom, I couldn't help but thank our chef/cook/owner for a wonderful meal. It was a pleasure meeting Ling (https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?select=nU8ep7GjndDewYr1UTdXmg&userid=saJuyv784apZzH--psHZ3Q).and reading about the legacy that she continues here. I'm looking forward to repeating this on my next visit and future visits.

My sister eats here every time she visits from California. I eat here probably every 4-6 weeks.
You just can't go wrong!

Number 1 saimin place! Check this long-time saimin restaurant!. (Tow side just past Farrington HS). Their soup is so deep and delicious! Love udon? You can have "said on" a combination of saimin and udon noodles. BBQ sticks just delicious grilled and yummy sauce!
Service is quick. Nice quaint shop!

Definite a local stop with simple and great food! There are no frills to this place but a good atmosphere with locals and simple soup and meat-on-a-stick.

This unassuming, family-run hole in the wall joint isn't flashy, if you are not paying attention you might drive right past it. But oh boy, does it serve up some great local comfort food that you definitely should try. The atmosphere here is like stepping into a time capsule, with old school benches in front of each side of the tables, walls adorned with menu boards and maneki nekos . Love the texture of the noodles and the subtle flavors of the warm broth. My only complaint is that they don't sell rice because that and just the broth would be perfect for when feeling under the weather.

A hole in the wall for saimin! Where else can you get a meal for under $10.

A tiny tiny place but fulfilling for a bowl of saimin and a beef stick. Loved my wonton min. Simple and just the way I like it. I wolfed the beef stick before I took a photo.

Support this local institution for you saimin fix!!!

Still da Best Hole in the Wall here on Oahu for Saimin noodles and BBQ Beef Sticks!
Love the hand made Wonton noodles stuffed with pork.
The broth is flavorful and such a great comfort food.
No need to even glance at the simple menu board when I walk in and choose any open seat.
I'm always greeted with that local Aloha with fast & friendly service that always includes a glass of ice water.
I absolutely love the Combo Noodle Bowl and at least 3 BBQ Beef Sticks to satisfy my hunger!
Five Fabulous Stars for local Aloha! Delicious Simplicity! Nice portions! Consistency and Price! MAHALO! :)

Good ole neighborhood Saimin Palace. It's nice to have comfort cooking here. Nothing fancy just affordable simple satisfy your belly food.

We have to keep mom and pops going so we can continue to have this diamond in the rough.

The parking lot is a about 5 spaces, but there is plenty of parking on the road. You'll see a lot of regulars that have been coming here forever. It's kind of like Zippys, without chili.

Will be back again for another bowl :).