chinese restaurants in hilo ?

[Green]

any recommendations on chinese restaurants in Hilo ?

[dmbwest]

Happy Valley on Kilauea for dinner and Ocean Front Kitchen in Keaukaha for quick lunch.

aloha,
pog

[dmbwest]

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[2liveque]

Sadly, Hilo has no real good Chinese joint. All are average to above average. No dim sum either. Whether it be Leungs, Chengs, Lings, Sum Leung, L&L Chopstick express -- all pretty much on par with each other.

One that would somewhat fit the bill of "good" to me is HIlo Rice Noodle in the Kinoole Plaza. They have a mix of Vietnamese and Chinese dishes. Freshly prepared. Good ingredients.

[dmbwest]

2liveque .... L&L ??? Chinese ??? Who gonna listen to you now ?

Happy Valley is my goto and pretty much satiates my visiting Asian relative's desire for 'real' Chinese so this is why I put it up.

When asked at the table, the no English, 'review' is typically a chew, swallow and then thumbs up ... Anyone who has taken foreign visitors out can relate to this as positive.

aloha,
pog

P.S. Dim Sum is a whole 'nother deal ... Personally I feel it would be successful in town but everyone says the same thing .... " Yes, dim sum gooood, but too much wooork ! " followed by laugh.

[ericlp]

Lemon Grass in Keaau is probably the best Chinese I've had on this island. We always order 3 dishes...Like the fried rice, spicy eggplant, and maybe a some chicken or beef dish. They seem to use fresh vegetables... I've tried about 6 - 8 times with the same great consistency. Only problem we spend about 30 bucks there every time we go. If that is a problem--as I don't mind spending a bit more for good fresh tasting food.

I'm not one to try a every item on the menu. So, I'm not sure about the other dishes they have.

[csgray]

When we lived in Keaukaha Ocean Front Kitchen was our go to place for times we didn't want to cook; their chow fun was always good so I never ventured farther down the menu. It falls into the category I define as "cheap Chinese" which means you get reasonable food for a reasonable price, huge servings too.

Carol

[bluesboy]

all those places are mediocre. wish we had a good place, especially with all the asian people here.

[dmbwest]

What would be your best of the mediore then Bluesboy ? All the asians here want to know.

Ha na Carol, we say the same thing ... Hapa son has it down. " cheep chinee " AND not in an insulting way either.

aloha,
pog

[Hunt Stoddard]

Try Yen's Cafe across the street from the Hilo library. It's Vietnamese/Chinese. Small, cozy place, but very tasty food.