Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant is a Cantonese dim sum and seafood restaurant at 1538 Kapiolani Blvd in Honolulu, just behind Pho Saigon. It's open every day from morning to evening, with dim sum until mid-afternoon and the full Chinese seafood menu all day. Here's what to order, the hours and tips for visiting.
About Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant
Honolulu Magazine called it "good-time dim sum." The restaurant serves a big dim sum menu alongside classic Cantonese seafood dishes, which makes it a popular stop for weekend family meals. Reviews were mixed in its early days, but later write-ups from Honolulu Magazine and Onolicious Hawaii were positive, especially about the dumplings.
Menu Highlights
Dim Sum
- Siu Mai
- Shrimp Dumplings
- Sizzling Beef Tendon Pot
- Stir-Fried Turnip Cake with XO Sauce
Main Menu
- Honey Walnut Shrimp
- Spicy Chili Chicken
Prices aren't published online. Dim sum is ordered by the plate, so the bill depends on how many dishes your table shares.
What to Order
Reviewers single out the siu mai and the dumplings' thin, translucent wrappers, so start with those and a basket of shrimp dumplings. Then try something you won't find at every dim sum house, like the sizzling beef tendon pot or stir-fried turnip cakes with XO sauce. From the main menu, honey walnut shrimp and spicy chili chicken are crowd-pleasers.
Hours and Location
Address: 1538 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 107, Honolulu, HI 96814
Phone: (808) 946-8688
- Open daily: 9 AM – 9:30 PM
- Dim sum: until about 2:30 PM
Come before noon on weekends for the widest dim sum selection.
Frequently Asked Questions About Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant
Where is Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant?
At 1538 Kapiolani Blvd, Suite 107, Honolulu, HI 96814, behind Pho Saigon. Phone: (808) 946-8688.
What are Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant's hours?
It's open daily from 9 AM to 9:30 PM. Dim sum is served until about 2:30 PM; the full dinner menu is available all day.
What should I order at Kapiolani Seafood Restaurant?
For dim sum, get the siu mai and the shrimp dumplings, plus less common dishes like sizzling beef tendon pot and stir-fried turnip cakes with XO sauce. From the main menu, try the honey walnut shrimp or spicy chili chicken.
Is Kapiolani Seafood good for groups?
Yes. Dim sum and family-style seafood dishes are made for sharing, which suits groups and families.
Details were checked against Honolulu Magazine, the Honolulu Star-Advertiser and Onolicious Hawaii on October 29, 2026. Confirm hours with the restaurant before visiting.
