Pah Ke's Chinese Restaurant

02/21/2008 Posted by MCSS87

Pah Kee's is always fast, good, and keiki friendly. I have had some of the most interesting dishes I have ever had (and I've lived the world over) here. Their food is fresh and well-prepared. Generous portions. Friendly staff that loves keiki - which is important when you have toddlers. Prices are reasonable (10-15/person) and you ger two meals out of each serving. Yum....

Pros: Food quality, price, service, keiki friendly

Cons: none

11/01/2007 Posted by aimlesswander

After reading the other reviews on this restaurant from other city search members I decided to try it for myself. Working in Downtown Chinatown for the past three years I had been quite spoiled with the wide selection of Chineese restaurants it had to offer. One of my favorites being Little Village. The atmosphere was rather typical, ornate, lots of good luck cat statues and twirly baby bamboo plants with tastles. But after being greeted with big smiles and a warm reception my thoughts shifted. We sat promtly without reservations and gawked at the huge selection of dishes. We opted for my standard favorites (although not traditional) walnut prawns, and orange and honey chicken. The friendly waitress was quick effecient yet unrushed (not glazed over, blunt or harsh at all). When the first dish came we were amazed by the huge size of the prawns. After the first bite I knew the fact that they didn't drown the prawns in the cream sauce would perfectly compliment the candied walnuts, and not over-power an already rich dish. The balance was perfect! Our second dish was reminicient of other orange chicken dishes, however the chicken medallion pieces were not soggy like so many times before. One simple yet enormous difference was that they topped off the dish with delicately supremed orange slices. The fresh fruit with the rich orange honey sauce and crisp chicken pieces lightened and brightened the dish delicate flavor. Normally after a Chineese dinner dessert is quite boring and is to be skipped. They had an impressive dessert selection and not just for a Chineese restaurant. I wanted to order the mochi ball in ginger soup however the waitress saddly informed me it would take 15 minutes. So i chose the tapioca in coconut milk instead. I was shocked to find it topped with a beautiful swirl of fruit glaze, fresh fruit slices and a ball of lychee sorbet! I had Little Village in mind when going in, but realized that this restaurant stands alone when we left!

Pros: unique chineese food

Cons: lighting

05/02/2007 Posted by bfson

DON'T MISS THIS GREAT PLACE. From the outside this looks like a thousand other Chinese restaurants. Inside, if you check the menu you will see an excellent but somewhat typical Chinese menu. BUT if you make arrangments in advance, the owner, Raymond Siu, will prepare a special feast that is out of this world. We ate at Pah Ke one night and then Alan Wong's the next and they were of equal calibre. Mr Siu used to work at many of the big name Honolulu places and now has his own restaurant. On the special meals he tries to use as much local produce and seafood as is possible. When we go to the windward side for a week or two week vacation, we often eat 3 or 4 times at Pah Ke. It is a hidden gem. Be sure to ask him to prepare his chocolate sampler for dessert! (I have no $$ interest at all in this place-I wish I did. I'm just a loyal fan.)

Pros: Great food, no corkage

Cons: None, not one in 20+ visits

08/31/2005 Posted by poiboy

This is very tasty Chinese with a flare. The Owner/Chef is Raymond, a genuinely nice guy who loves his work and takes pride in his restaurant. The Hot & Sour soup is killer, try it with a healthy dash of Glenlivet stirred in. If you bring a bottle of wine the waitress will be happy to open it for you and provide a wine glass. Can't go wrong @Pah Ke's.

Pros: Parking All Around, Longs

07/08/2005 Posted by suznoahu

The food here is so good! The spinach and orange salad is so killer. So far every entre we've tried has not disappointed at all. Save room for dessert because the owner is a fantastic pastry and dessert chef.....ask if he has the chocolate cake (not listed on the menu).

Pros: good prices, fantastic food

Cons: limited drinks