Lee's Bbq - Honolulu

The hotel is located in pioneer plaza, directly opposite the street of walmart.

I typically don't like writing negative reviews, but I was extremely unsatisfied with both the food and the customer service at this restaurant. I ordered what I thought was a fish katsu, however it looked like fish scraps. When I called to complain, the owner was unapologetic and even raised her voice to argue with me. I had to go back in person to show her the food. Despite seeing it herself, she still claimed nothing was wrong. Eventually, she reluctantly refunded my money.

I ordered a combo plate with spicy pork and bbq chicken. The meat is not marinaded which leaves the palate a bit sad. But, For the price $8.80 it's hard to be negative. The cashier did let me know when ordering that the food would take 10 minutes to prepare. And, was thanking me at pickup for waiting for the food--others after me opted to grab the pre-made bentos when notified of the wait time.

I went to this restaurant for lunch, taking a break from my usual fast-paced walks and avoiding Chinatown. I decided to try the loco moco since it had been a while and it was cheap. They also had a wide selection of burgers and the loco moco is essentially a burger dish. The food came out quickly, with a side of macaroni salad which was pretty good. The macaroni was cooked al dente, which I preferred. The dish consisted of plenty of rice, gravy, and sunny-side-up eggs. Although I prefer my eggs over easy, I still enjoyed the partially runny whites. The portion size was generous, enough for two meals, and it was well-balanced with enough hamburger for the rice and gravy for everything. One drawback was that the burger was a bit mushy, likely due to a lot of breading. While the dish was tasty, I wished for some pepper or hot sauce to enhance the flavor. Overall, it was a good spot for lunch and I look forward to trying their Korean food next time.

I have been working in downtown for years and have passed by Lee's many times without trying their food because the restaurant always seemed unkempt. However, today I decided to give it a try and ordered their hamburger steak plate lunch. It turned out to be the worst dish I have ever eaten. I could only stomach a small portion of it before giving up. I will definitely not be returning to Lee's in the future. This is not a joke.