Hawaiian Isle
| Address: | 4 Plaistow Rd, Plaistow, NH 03865, USA |
| Phone: | +1 603-382-4746 |
| Site: | hawaiianislerestaurant.com |
| Rating: | 3.8 |
| Working: | 11:30AM–12AM 11:30AM–12AM 11:30AM–12AM 11:30AM–12AM 11:30AM–1AM 11:30AM–1AM 11:30AM–12AM |
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Heidi Duppstadt
So I’ve been to this place three or four time now on the last year, and each time is worse than the last. The service is terrible, the food is nothing but a pile of grease, and the it has no flavor except salt. We went there the other night with a group of six of us. Our waiter started off ok, but when I had to ask for more water four times and wait ten minutes for a refill I knew we were in trouble. We had to ask for more hot tea more than six times and that took over 20 minutes to get. I know Saturday nights are busy but we went there before 6. Having to constantly ask for more water and then just asking for a pitcher because I was tired of waiting really agitated me (and he refused to leave a pitcher of water at the table because “they only do that for parties of 20 people”). We also had to ask for more duck sauce five times, which again, took more than ten minutes to get. For someone who’s livelihood depends on service, our waiter seemed content to let out table of six sit there with no drink refills or anything. After the food showed up, he just ghosted us. The food tasted like it was fried in old oil. The crab Rangoon had no crab in it! It was just cram cheese - no imitation can or onions in any of them! All of the food looked mushy or shimmered with grease. We ordered orange beef and there was no flavor on that either, just salt. We bit into the spring roll to have a pool of oil pour out onto the plates. Before I went to dinner last weekend, my rings fit fine. I couldn’t even wait to get home two hours later without having to pry my rings off my hands were so swollen with salt. Two days later and my hands and face are still visibly puffy. A gallon and a half or more of water, and I’m starting to be able to get my rings on with some work. This is on top of the fact that both my husband and I had horrifically upset stomachs for almost 48 hours afterwards. I had to skip my Sunday gym class because my indigestion and upset stomach from the night before were plaguing me still! Just avoid this place. I’m told it was good at one point in its history but it’s just garbage now. From now on, if I want Chinese food, I’ll go to Li’s, or order takeout from anywhere else.
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Chris MH
This is my favorite Chinese/Polynesian restaurant... and Ive tried them all! The atmosphere is soooo kitschy! Love it. It brings me back to my childhood in the 70s, when my family would enjoy a flaming pupu platter under the watchful eyes of warm, glowing tiki lamps. The prices are great, and the food is just how I remember it! The beef teriyaki was sweet and delicious. The Singapore rice noodles were excellent, and had a great smoky flavor. They offer free soup when you dine in. At the end you get pineapple and fortune cookies, just like the old days. Its a great experience! I hope people appreciate what a gem this place is. Hawaii Isle... Please dont change a thing!!
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Evan Brewster
Free soup when dining in, decent food, service was awful. Waitress was gone for 30 minutes while we were waiting for our check, another table inquired of her where abouts to another waitress, several managers or "people in charge" saw situation unfold or were present while we expressed our concerns and not a single apology was given. Dropped $100 between dining in and take out for family back home and waitress kept saying we had to pay for separate. Use to get food here several times a year, will not be returning.
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Ed Nelson
My wife and I have been going here for 46 years - since before we were married. We love it. Sure, there have been some off nights when it wasnt up to.par, but those were few and far between. Overall it has been consistently excellent, both in terms of the quality of the food and the service. They have the best egg rolls - absolutely delicious! Great Mai Tais too.
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The Bossy1
LISTEN! Chinese food is supposed to be a treat… DO NOT DISAPPOINT YOURSELF OR WASTE YOUR MONEY! This food is disgusting !! How anyone who has ever had good Chinese food or even decent Chinese food could even say its good let alone great… unless your drunk and have alcohol munchies.
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Brian Duggan
This is a Polynesian restaurant as you remember them from the 1970s! Great food! Great atmosphere! Great prices! Everything was perfect, from the menu to the hand-written bill and everything in beteeen!
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Mike Alo
I dont get what Chinese restaurant doesnt let you customize your plate guy in the front tried to charge be for a full side couse I wanted to add bonless ribs to my plate people are rip offs
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Aaron Noël
Love this place. Food is always excellent. Veggie lo mein is my top choice. Scorpion bowls made to perfection and drinks always made with plenty of alcohol.
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A Private User
Classic Chinese food place. Love the atmosphere, food, etc... Looks like I have a new favorite place... I think its the best one in my area !! A++++++++++++
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Annette Howe
In the summer we look forward to the food and drinks that Ron makes .. Best food and drinks ... ever yummy The Howes from Massachusetts...
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Janice Kempkes
Ronnie (bartender) always makes you feel Special. Been coming here over 40 + years..Never had any issues. Food is the Best!!
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Marie Ellis
Good old-fashioned Chinese food. None of the "fancier" dishes many places serve. The food we really enjoy & is our mainstay!!
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Joe Delfino
Make other plans. Better options for Chinese food can be found at Sushi time and Lis, all less than a mile away.
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Chuck E
Thanks Mikala! Hawaiian Isle made my day, Fathers Day that is. Great service, great food, old school atmosphere.
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Wayne Machado
Normally it would be 5 stars but the bartender tonight was unusually light handed. Get well Carlos.
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Just A Guy
Ive always had good and quick service. My kids like this place very much and its inexpensive.
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Wendy Kingsbury
We love thus place wish they were still in concord but well worth the ride to get great food
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John Laurence
Ive been going here over 40 years and have never found any place as good for Chinese food.
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Cassie Witts
Worst Chinese food I have had in a long time. Very bland, no flavor .. It sucked
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Donald Vosburgh
We live nearby, so its take-out for us. But the food is consistently very good!
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Stephanie Simon
Portions were good. Crab ragoons were meh, they were mostly cream cheese.
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Bruh
Everything is good exept that they refill your water ALL the time.
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ROSEMARIE BRUNO
You are seated right away & the food is good. Take out is fast.
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Bill David
If you want "back in the day" Chinese food this is the place.
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Cheryl Mason
Hawaiian Isle the best! BEST AROUND. ..GREAT SERVICE !!!
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Lanny Fisher
Have been going here since I was a kid, love plate #19.
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Bianka Vega
Awesome food and great prices. Good atmosphere too
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Mackatax
This place has changed hands, very bad food now.
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Lucas Hudon
Good prices and services but bland tasting food
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Kerri Hudon
Food lacks seasoning. Great service though.
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kim kelley
Nice place, pleasant waitress, great food!
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Dave Clayton
Decent prices, good food, friendly staff.
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Steven Wescott
Good food and drink , waitstaff attentive
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Mike Camuso
Best, friendliest bartenders in plaistow.
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Nicholas Soullier
Good food, low prices. Cant be beat.
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Karen Santitto
Love the food, very freshly made !!!
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Jim Coleman
Never a bad meal, friendly servers.
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Michelle Gearin
Very good food and friendly staff
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Rich Spates
Excellent Food, Drink, and Staff!
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Frank Ouellette
Best Chinese food in New England
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Amie Lemay
Loved this place for years!!
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katrina klimkofski
Service and food were great
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Emma Falorni
I loved the Chinese there!
