Anytime Cafe
2919 Kapiolani Blvd,Ste 218, Honolulu, HI, 96826
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Address :
2919 Kapiolani Blvd,Ste 218
Honolulu, HI, 96826 - Phone (808) 735-3888
- Website https://www.anytimecafehawaii.com
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:00 am - 12
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : Yes
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : Yes
Good For : Brunch, Dinner
Parking : Private Lot
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Average
Alcohol : Beer & Wine Only
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : No
Categories
Italian Cuisine
The immense popularity of Italian cuisine globally isn't unknown. You can find an Italian Pizzeria around every corner of almost every city in the United States. Not to forget that in every house, people enjoy mac and cheese as comfort food. But it would be wrong to believe that Italian food starts with pizza and ends with good pasta as this Mediterranean country has much more to offer other than these two dishes. In Italian Cuisine, there is a high use of fresh tomatoes, all kinds of herbs, great quality of cheese, all types of meat, seafood and fresh handmade pasta. Many find it hard to believe that Italians have been making noodles long back.
Italian and Greek cuisines are always mistaken to be same, but they are poles apart. The primary difference between the two cuisines is the use of cheese in most of the Italian dishes. Italians love to cultivate their own cheese and process them as per their food requirement. It is believed that some cheese is so expensive that cheese producers secure them in lockers.
If you are bored eating the same old pasta or pizza, you can try some of the authentic Italian dishes like Risotto, Polenta, Ribollita, Lasagna, Fiorentina Steak, Bottarga, Ossobuco, Carbonara, Focaccia, Arancini and Supplì. Another item which Italians love to relish every morning is a good cup of Italian Coffee. Once you taste a freshly brewed cup of Italian Coffee, you might not visit Starbucks ever again. Authentic Italian food is made with heart and soul, so go find a restaurant where you can relish Italian cuisine in your city.
Chinese Cuisine
The popularity of Chinese food in America can be adjudicated by the appearance of China Town in many major cities in the United State of America. The popular trend of ordering or opting for Chinese take away food isn't unknown in America. Chinese take away food comes to rescue when you're too tired from work or too exhausted to cook. No one can resist the temptation of eating spicy noodles, shrimp, chicken, beef or pork cooked in the sweet and spicy sauce. The cooking method of authentic Chinese food is a lot different compared to what is served in America.
Generally, Chinese use dark meat small bones and organs to cook dishes but this changes when you are eating American-Chinese fusion food prepared using white boneless meat cooked with broccoli, carrots and onions. Back in China, the food is less spicy and oily as they favor steaming and braising method for cooking the most popular dishes. So, if you have a taste for authentic Chinese food, then try finding a real Chinese restaurant in the city. You can also try the most popular fusion Chinese food like Pecking Duck, Chicken Feet, Hot Pot, Shrimp Dumpling Soup, Mapo Tofu, Wontons, Chop Suey, Egg Rolls and not to forget Fortune Cookies.
There are not many restaurants in America serving authentic Chinese food. A little research on Restaurant Listings directory can help you locate the best Chinese restaurants in the city. Chinese cuisine is continuously evolving, and you can find a variety of dishes categorized as the food for lactose intolerant, gluten intolerant, vegan, vegetarian, and diabetic friendly. So, if you have a group of friends with different taste patterns, save the hassle and visit the nearest Chinese restaurant in your city.
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Amy Y.
Dinner time around 6ish on July 4. It wasn't busy, surprisingly, compare to the other places. Sat down quickly and looked at the menu. It's a Italian and Chinese fusion place. Ordered the chicken parmesan spaghetti. My friend and I shared it because we weren't that hungry. Food was pretty good. Interesting Chinese and Italian mixed. My other friends seem to be enjoying it too. It was good trying that place. Once in a while.
(4)Loren N.
I love anytime cafe! I like how they have a mix of different variety to choose from. My hands down favorite dish would have to be their wonton soup with noodles and oyster sauce. Everything on their menu looks so good. My friend ordered their pork-chop dish which looked so yummy. Of course he demolish the whole plate. I also really like their dessert!!! Their mango pudding is DELICIOUS!!!! Before when I use to go there a lot I would order their mango pudding and also order take out for it as well. Haha. Totally forgot the whole dessert menu that day. I'll def be back for the mango pudding. Over all I definitely enjoy eating here. Service is always good and food is good as well.
(5)Lena B.
Everyone's standing outside waiting over an hour to get a seat at Cafe Kaila, when there's a perfectly good restaurant right next door. I admit, the front door isn't inviting. Looks kind of like a bar from the outside, but once inside it's pretty nice. Clean, modern, spacious decor. It's an Italian and Chinese restaurant. They had almost everything on the menu. Long list of appetizers, breakfast menu, burgers, pastas, pizza, soups, and desserts. We ordered spring rolls, wonton, pancakes, chicken Caesar salad, and wonton ramen. I really liked the soup, but didn't really care for the shrimp wonton. They should invest in pork. One HUGE DISLIKE: no one mentioned refills are NOT free. I feel like that is something the waitress should mention when customers order multiple drinks.
(3)Jamie L.
They don't cook their food from scratch, just heat most of it go. The waitress told me that they order it. Anyways, almost nothing to choose from as a vegan, even the vegetarian spring rolls have egg in the wrapping. I hope you're craving risotto or spaghetti, or mushroom appetizers because that's it! The waitress that we had acted very put-out that I asked her to check on whether or not certain items had butter. I had to ask her multiple times before she agreed to check.
(1)Anna F.
This place is awesome! I like coming here for lunch and dinner because they have a lot of items on their menu. There's American, Italian, and Chinese food. My favorite here is the fishball look funn. They make theirs Hong Kong style with the fish ball and fish cake. I've order it from other Chinese restaurants and I only get fishballs, no fishcake and it's just NOT the same. I also like eating their House Burger. They actually make a very tasty burger that comes with a side of salad and french fries. The interior of the restaurant is clean, spacious, and well designed. I've never had to make a reservation to eat here because I normally go with 2-3 people. If you're coming with more than 6, you probably want to reserve it so they can move the tables together. Their tables are set up to seat 4 people. If you've traveled to Hong Kong and you enjoy eating the cafe style food, you'll like it here. The prices are reasonable and you get a good amount of food. They also have a happy hour from 2pm-4pm. That menu is mostly appetizers.
(4)Layna F.
I really enjoy coming to this place. They have a wide variety of food and service is prompt. They have pretty tasty pasta dishes ( clam pasta is very good). Prices here are very reasonable. My favorites here are the baked spaghetti, thai style pork cheeks (amazing!), wonton noodle soup, and the beef/tendon noodle soup.
(4)Maile K.
Superbowl Sunday. Mom wanted a sit-down snack as it was getting on 3:00pm. There were many parking stalls to choose from and several restaurant options. Mom didn't know what she wanted to eat, so I decided Anytime Cafe. It was almost empty. Nice wide chairs which were quite comfy. Being a short, plus size gal, seating is a "big" issue. Seats can't be too hard or too squishy, or too high or too low. The menu had lots of pictures, but beware, looks can be deceiving. The green onion pancake was quite dense and flavorless. I guess that's where the sauces come in. The lookfunn was great. It was right out of the pan, so a little crispy. A++ on that. Also ordered the turnip cake which had bits of char siu throughout. Needed sauce for this, too, For only 3 items, it was a lot of food.We even had leftovers. It was a satisfying and very inexpensive snack at $12.00. I hope to go back for breakfast one day for the Shanghai dumplings! Enjoy!
(4)Darren N.
Finally went to try this place out. Their menu consists of a wide variety of types of food. The Hong Kong style peanut butter french toast was tempted but being dinner time, I went with the shrimp risotto. The risotto had the perfect texture and flavors, as far as my meager experience with this type of dish goes. The shrimp was peeled completely and cleaned very well, which is a huge plus in shrimp dishes. Price and portions were fair. Service was excellent, despite the fact that they forgot to check up on us after delivering the food. The dining environment was very clean and comfortable. Just beware of the lack of parking in Market City and carpool if you can.
(4)Kaleo G.
Absolutely love this place..... Food is always amazing...prices are great and reasonable and is always friendly
(5)Juliann C.
The Good: * the best thing to order here... is their risotto. my personal favorite is the porkchop risotto.. but the mushroom and chicken is also good! * parking is available * there is always seating, that's always a plus in my book * i am usually very skeptical about chinese-run eateries but... this one is pretty good for what it is! * clean The Bad: * the menu is really long (for me it's usually a bad sign) but luckily the delicious risotto makes up for it The Weird: * yeah... the ambiance is a little weird. I can tell what they are going for, but the mixture of choice of furniture, lighting, and artwork isn't doing it for me -- but it isn't BAD... just awkward-ish
(4)Ray L.
Anytime can be counted on for a simple meal when you are out of options. I have not been back here since last year and noticed that the specials menu has not changed at all in addition to the regular menu. Some good choices would be the baked pork chop rice, the chicken anchovy pasta and the risotto are decent choices.
(4)Melody L.
This place has good Chinese food and Chinese style Italian food. The waiters are not that friendly, but that's probably as much hospitality you'll get at any Asian restaurant. Recommend! Love: calamari, mango pudding, green tea snow Dislike: risotto
(4)Paul C.
I was at the gym with my homies and we wanted to hang out one last time before a friend was to relocate to Cali. We weren't supposed to eat here. Never heard of this place before. I was able to convince them head over to Mr. Tea Cafe. But while we were getting our milk teas, one of the guys, who has been living in Oahu for 8 years has NEVER been to Bubbie's so the next thing you know we grab our drinks and headed over University area. However, we had a rude awakening when we saw a long line of at least 30 peeps outside of Bubbie's! It was almost 11pm and getting late and 2 of my homies hadn't had dinner yet so they were hungry. Ezogiku Ramen turned us down only wiling to make take-out and a nearby bar had a $5 cover charge so we passed on that. One of the girls mentioned of Pho Kitchen opening late at Market City Shopping Center so we went over there. But when we got there their lights were all out!!! We did notice the "OPEN" neon sign at Anytime Cafe so we walked in here. It was past 11pm and there were several diners eating. We were immediately seated and we glanced at their extensive menu. At first it was confusing because we really didn't know what kind of restaurant this is. Pizza, pasta, Chinese food, sandwiches, desserts and drinks - - so many things to choose from! I ended up getting the beef tendon and beef stew noodle soup which surprised me. The flavor was very good and a bowl was only $7.95. The meat was marbled well so it was tender and the beef tendon was very GELATINOUS. I then was craving for a bowl of white rice! One of my friends also ordered the same dish and he also complimented how good the noodles were. The other 2 people ordered a plain bowl of rice soup (JOOK) and a side-order of broccoli with oyster sauce. The JOOK was indeed plain and she had to add some soy sauce to give it some flavor. The other girl just RAVED how much she enjoyed the broccoli (she's 1/2 Columbian and 1/2 Irish but born and raised in Israel) and really enjoyed the oyster sauce drizzled over it. Perhaps it was slow but the service extended to us was excellent. The waiter followed-up to check to see if we were doing okay and refilled our water numerous times. I've been to Market City Shopping Center during peak hours and parking can be horrendous here. But if you do get a parking spot you should consider this place if you want a good bowl of Chinese noodles that won't put a dent in your wallet. NOTE: Credit card accepted here.
(4)HighStandard S.
Excellent service. Something on the menu for everyone. Great value.
(3)Angel R.
Anytime Cafe is as they say, you could have food anytime! I think. Well they serve breakfast at night and dinner entrees in the morning. The service is okay. I would say that it would need to be worked on. They have gotten better from when they first opened so that's good. Like it would take a while to get a water refill but now they are pretty on it. For food, the French toast with peanut butter filling is pretty damn good. I love peanut butter so this satisfies my sweet tooth. The chicken mushroom risotto is also good. The chicken is cooked just right and the rice is just so nice and tender (if that's a good way to put it).
(4)Susan W.
Located in Market City Shopping Center, surprisingly really nice decor inside compared to the entire building which looks run-down lol. Even the Fun Factory there went outta business(?) Well, I happened to come here for Ben Franklins and I didn't notice this restaurant until a second time coming back for dinner. Came here with fellow yelper, Amy Y and a couple of our other friends. She just always seems to be dishing out reviews before me :P This place is a fusion of Chinese and Italian...which is interesting and something new. I ordered the squid ink pasta with calamari. To be honest, I never had squid ink pasta before so I was really excited to try it. I liked it, but I didn't taste anything different about it....hmm. Calamari was chewy and very delicious. It went well with the marinara sauce they used with the pasta. A bit pricey, but worth it. I was full and felt satisfied.
(4)Carol C.
Enjoyed a really nice dinner with the family last night. Extensive menu with a unique combination of mostly Chinese and Italian dishes. Prices are reasonable and the dishes are excellently prepared and plated. See accompanying photos. We shared a couple of salads and calamari appetizers to start. I recommend the mixed green salad, which was light and perfectly dressed. I came for the tendon soup, but was tempted by the beef honeycomb soup as well. I was able to add some of the luscious tendon to the tripe soup for $2 extra. Portions are generous, but we made sure to save room for dessert. We tied the Halohalo, The Red bean grass jelly & coconut milk, and a vanilla ice cream. We left happy, satisfied and ready to return! Highly recommend trying Anytime Cafe.
(5)Darling D.
Good experience, the place is pretty clean. The service is fast, the waitress are nice, the have good food (must try: French toast peanut butter and mochi waffle). You can seat right away cus there's not alot of people know about this place. Most of all the price is very decent.
(5)Ronald R.
Ordered the fried calamari, green onion pancake, spring rolls, and fried dumpling for starters. For entree I ordered the honeycomb tripe noodle soup. Food was great, staff was friendly and prompt. A little hard to find because it is tucked away in the corner of the shopping plaza, but once you find it, you will love it! Great food and it is not expensive at all.
(5)John C.
Before any judgments...we'll have to acknowledge this is a family run restaurant. Which I think the interior decoration is better than most of its competitors at this point. We got to order the spaghetti, and the risotto rice, pretty good. I'm never a big fan a italian food, so I actually like the more Americanized way of taste. Service was good, my glass never go below half empty. Keep up the great work!
(5)Chris A.
It's Christmas Day and i just got off work and didn't feel like cooking. Since everything was close, the only place that's open is this place. For appertizers, i ordered the Fried Calamari..and it was amazing!! Not chewy and the batter is not thick, just enough to cover the calamari. For main course, i ordered the Shrimp Risotto. The shrimp is a little overcooked but overall it's still pretty good. The meal comes with a small bowl of Roasted Cream of Corn soup, and that soup is very good. You can really taste the roasted corn and its not Overpowering in your pallet. The portion is substansial and the price is fair. I would definitely come back to this place. Staff is nice, place has a good decor.
(4)Caitie A.
Italian and Chinese? Dunno about that.. It's very Japanese style. I had the mochi waffles, pretty creative and yummy. Needs some syrup though. Nice staff.
(3)Richard H.
I would describe Anytime Café as a combination Chinese and Italian restaurant. They have a great assortment of item: Hong Kong style shrimp won ton mein to great Italian dishes like Chicken Saltimboca. Anytime Café is located in the Market City Shopping center, in the former spot of the Banana Leaf café. Chinese menu: great selection of authentic Hong Kong style dishes. Shrimp won ton mein with choy sum, and also love their Jook. They feature great specials, especially during the holidays or like this past Easter: four course menu; soup, salad, entrée, and dessert for $21.95!
(4)Krysten I.
Anytime cafe lured me in with it's Chinese characters and Taiwanese decor/ambiance. I was excited to finally have some good Taiwanese food, especially because they're open late at night and it reminded me of late night snack runs to cha for tea in LA when I was in college. The menu is a mix of Chinese and Italian food. After hyping myself up for good Taiwanese food, we ended up ordering pasta and Cesar salad. I'll probably come back to try the beef tendon with noodle, but that's about it. The Cesar salad was just ok in my opinion, and the salmon pasta was nothing special. Prices are decent, but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. The servers were friendly enough and checked in frequently to see if we needed anything. Parking is not usually an issue at market city shopping center, too. If only I could get some yummy fried chicken with plum sauce, Taiwanese sausages, shave ice and boba, I'd frequent this place much more often.
(3)KG S.
Overall, this place has a convenient location in the University area, decent weeknight parking, and pretty reliable food and great service. The restaurant was not at all crowded, and the wait staff never made us feel like we were staying too long even though we lingered way past the usual length of a meal. Our waitress was helpful in making suggestions and answering our questions about the food. We had some of the noodle dishes, all of them good, and then shared two orders of the snow ribbons. The accompaniments delight and mystify (what IS that bubble stuff?). Our group thinks this is a great place to kick back for a gabfest over a long meal!
(4)Billy K.
Just ate the han nan chicken dish. I'm happy as pie
(5)Ed L.
Anytime Cafe is one of those restaurants where eating anything you like is virtually anytime of the day, hence the name. I had been here a couple of times with friends before the latest time - 12/16/14, but never filed a review till now. After this most recent visit, I need to get it done. I was here for a late dinner with a friend on a brisk Tuesday evening with another Yelp elite visiting from Las Vegas. We both ran the 2014 rainy Honolulu marathon together. We arrived here around 8:30pm and the restaurant was pretty much empty. We were immediately shown to our table and looked at the menu. The menu offers a myriad of items to choose from: from burgers to Chinese food menu items you would see in a typical Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was clean. Seeing waitstaff eating on the far corner of the restaurant meant that we were close to closing time for sure. We didn't care. My yelp friend wanted to try this place and I wanted to tag along. For what it's worth, this place I thought was overpriced for what you are served. However, the service was just typically okay, but had a nice time hanging out with my Yelp friend. The overall experience here at Anytime Cafe was just okay. It definitely could have been better, but I'll just leave it like that. The restaurant itself was very clean and quite organized. The restaurant itself is located at the Market City Shopping Center on Kapiolani Blvd in the heart of Honolulu. My friend came and got me in his rental car for this most recent visit, but if you are like me, public bus routes #1, 9, and 14 services the area, but you would need to walk a little bit to the shopping center itself. There is a private lot for those who drive, but take heed, as it can be very crowded and parking can be a commodity in these parts. Best bet would be to just to come here early and find a good spot. There is parking on the lower level, but you'd have to walk up to the upper side to get to where you want to go. Anytime cafe accepts major credit cards, so that's always a plus for me. This visit to Anytime Cafe was a little different from the others, since I was with another yelp friend and that just reminded me to file a review - finally. What kind of caught me by surprise in a small way, was that my friend instantly started to talk to the server in Cantonese Chinese, so it was indeed a Chinese run establishment. In any case, I decided that it was in my best interest that I gotten a fish burger with French fries. The burger itself was priced around $9.50, which was a little bit high. The filet, I must admit, wasn't deep fried, so that was a redeeming quality. The fish burger was typical in taste, but quite good. Although the change of deep fried to just a steamed white fish was healthier and a change of pace, the overall experience of this burger here at Anytime Cafe was mixed. Good, but a bit overpriced. Still, it could have been better - price wise. The service was typical, as mentioned before. A good meal for a brisk Tuesday evening. If you like simple meals, come here with friends and/or family. 3.5 stars, but upgrading to 4 stars. Support local! B-
(4)David Y.
We arrived at this Hong Kong style cafe at about 8:30 pm on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't busy at all. With only one other table occupied, we were quickly seated. The service was fast and we were eating in no time at all. I have been wanting to try their baked pork chop rice for a while now and this place did not disappoint. I was actually blown away by how tasty this dish was. By far the best baked pork chop rice I have had in a long time. The pork chop was cooked to perfection, not dried and quite moist. The flavour of the whole dish was also very good. The only small complaint I have about this dish is that there wasn't enough rice to accompany the pork chops. The price of the baked pork chop rice was a little steep, but for such a wonderful taste, I didn't mind paying this price. I couldn't afford to eat here everyday, but for a special treat I definitely would come here. If you like Hong Kong style baked pork chop rice, you have to try it at this place!! It's the bomb.
(5)Fudge F.
Had the loco moco. Wrong. Fried rice was tasteless, burger was way over cooked and tasted like it was freezer burnt. Even the French's onions were stale. Probably won't be back. Maybe breakfast is better? Picture looks better than the taste.
(2)Mel L.
Everything on their menu is great! Love the "just right" portions (not too much, not too little). And the taste -- wow! This is my family's "go to" place when we want comfort food. We go there so often we've gotten to know most of the staff.
(5)Rob D.
Been here many times. Had the Shrimp Risotto for the first time and it was very good. It was unusually crowded and so the service was very slow. The only negative thing is that stored items can be seen in the front reception area and towards the rear of the restaurant, mostly supplies. Parking is limited but never a problem. You just may have to circle the lot a few times.
(4)Garry Y.
Too bad the owners want to share tips with the servers. My relative quit working there after his tips were cut in half. It's so sad when you have to resort to bad practices.
(1)Mei Y.
I went with my family to Anytime cafe thinking that their wonton soup was going to be great like it was this past Wednesday, however was sorely disappointed. The same dish was oddly sweet, bak choi overcooked, noodles hard. My husband ordered the loco moco which was bland, simple, and not worth the $12-13 in the slightest. The tiramisu was bland as well. It tasted like only bakers cocoa and cream cheese, nothing else. Perhaps I'm not a tiramisu connoisseur but it was not very good. The only good item we had that night was the iced red bean with coconut. The service was ok, the waitress did not seem to know the menu real well, but they were attentive in filling our glasses and checking on us frequently. I have been here in the past and did not have any complaints, but it concerns me that their quality of food is not consistent and the meal we had tonight certainly was not consistent with the prices. I am willing to pay for a good quality meal. I would have priced the loco moco at $6 tops. Bland gravy, bland hamburger patty, bland fried rice. We left Anytime Cafe looking for something to erase the dissatisfying meal from memory.
(2)Ariana L.
Prices, service and deliciousness of food earn this place a spot on the repeat list! Went straight for the Chicken and Mushroom Spaghettini which came with a side of garlic bread and Cream of Vegetable Soup and the Lasagna served a la carte. The Spaghettini was deeeeelicious. Awesome sauce. Chicken, mushrooms and noodles were cooked really well and the Cream of Vegetable Soup was soooo nom nommy! Garlic bread was also a great compliment to the soup and meal. We ordered more and they gave quite the generous portion. Unfortunately the Lasagna had an overbearing wine-y taste. Forgot to inquire how they make it because we were so interested in finishing our other tasty dish but aside from that particular flavor everything was cooked really well. Service was also awesome. They were sure to have our waters continuously refilled and checked up on us a couple of times. To top it off nothing was expensive at all! Which always makes my meal taste that much better. I would definitely recommend this place!
(4)Ãki L.
I love coming here for breakfast. The fried taro cakes and rice soup are such a treat. The Hong Kong style iced coffee and tea are a great pick-me-up.
(5)Denise W.
Good Food, I had the baked pork chops over fried rice. There was six of us. Everyone enjoyed thier food. Pepperoni pizza, pork chop risotto, seafood risotto and 2 people had shrimp wonton saimin. We also shared a Mango and Strawberry snow ice. It was a lite and refreshing dessert. I made reservations just to make sure we had a table available since we went on our lunch hour. Parking at Market City is crazy and the stalls are very small.
(4)Kevin F.
Anytime some of the time that has almost anything you want. Beer, Hong Kong Milk tea, Chicken Parmesan, Risotto, a burger, hainan chicken, pork cheek, fried rice, baked pork chop and rice, a seafood pizza, chicken mushroom pasta... when you see this assortment of items it makes you wonder if there's going to be any crossover taste left in the pan. As in, oh, the chef happened to be making fried rice, then had to make a pork cheek, and oh, the next order is pasta??? Anyhow, I think with the Italian dishes, there is this Asian slant to it, perhaps much like how Pietro may be. As result of a more Asian atmosphere, I think Chinese dishes are a safer bet at Anytime. I had hainan chicken and rice, which was my favorite dish at a place in LA called Savoy. I eat that dish at least once a month from that spot, and so when I saw it again here, I had to get it. The chicken itself was good when I wasn't biting into bone. That was the main problem... too little chicken. Otherwise the chicken, the ginger, and the sauce with the rice was pretty tasty, but it was frustrating to be eating so little of it. Luckily, I had some beer and some milk tea to drink my sorrows away. Overall, this Asian cafe, Anytime, is ok some of the time.
(3)Dori F.
Friendly service. Nice ambiance. Love the plantation iced tea. It comes in a tall glass with just the right amount of sweetness. The baked pork with fried rice is amazing. Comes with a salad and garlic bread. The sauce is perfection! Wish other menu items were offered with this same sauce. Spaghettini is also great.
(4)Sharon G.
So I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive when my boyfriend's mom wanted to have dinner here. I'm not a big fusion fan. Market city's parking is pretty bad but we were able to find parking pretty quickly. There was no wait time, and sat down as soon as we got there. Based on reviews of this place, I ordered the baked pork chops over friend rice. I don't normally say this, but OMG this dish was so satisfying and yummy! The pork chops were moist and evenly paired with just the right amount of cheese over a bed of yummy fried rice. I didn't eat all of my dish because I wanted to save room for mango snow ice. Which was equally delicious. Service was great, restaurant was very clean. We are definitely coming back for more!
(4)Tongu K.
Nice clean hong kong restaurant with decent food and nice service. You wont find fine italian here but there is decent sphagetti at reasonable prices. The meatballs are actually really good and the alfredo is passable. The chicken parmesan is a bit hard and artificial but the eggplant parmesan is great. The mango snow ice is also really awesome!
(4)Alisa K.
Went to Anytime Cafe for a late lunch on a Sunday. Had about 2 other tables occupied. We (party of 4) got seated right away. Noticed that the place settings were already on the table. The waitress takes away one of the settings, mentioning to us that there was food stuck on the plate so she replaced it with a clean one. A few minutes after that, a waiter gave us waters. We first noticed that 3 of our cups had lipstick stains on it so we complained and they quickly gave us clean water cups and apologized. We ordered our food. 3 pasta dishes (baked, regular spaghettini, and the lunch special pasta salad) and risotto. The pasta were okay. Nothing special. The mushroom risotto was delicious. We also ordered the fried dumpling... that was probably the best thing we ordered. Anytime Cafe is good because the restaurant itself is clean and they have variety but its not the greatest food to where I would recommend it to anyone I know. Even more so now since we had dirty dishes.
(2)Zara B.
My husband and I was in search for a place for dinner it was bout 9pm and this was our last hope..lol Got there got seated right away, looked over the menu everything looks good i ordered the chicken and mushroom alfredo and my husband ordered the pork chop with veggiez which was actual good but when they brought my husband pork chop he cut into it and OMG bloody !! ask the waiter to cook it more it came back just how he like it. Im surprise bread dont come with the chicken alfredo i actually had to order it (6pcs) as we was finishing up the owner(im guessing) came by and said dessert is on the house due to the fact about the Pork Chop i guess, thought that was a nice gesture, we decided to have the Mango Snow which was Yummy..I prolly will go back and try some other things on the menu ...
(3)Kim K.
The risotto was RICE....ughhh...I hate it when restaurants think their customers are stupid! And the service used to be way better, below subpar and not worth leaving a tip. The food used to be better too. They need more specials and more variety to their menu too.
(2)Sage S.
This place is super lucky cuz i was gonna give them 1 star...but kind compassionate me manifested and they get 2 stars. DO NOT ORDER SCALLOPS. I repeat NEVER ORDER SCALLOPS HERE. What I thought were scallops were really 5 mini white rubber tires. Not edible. Like, I think i chewed it for 5 minutes and, although chewed up, it was still in one piece. And $17 for the creamy pesto shrimp + scallops. Yikes. Sauce was ok, but too creamy and not enough pesto. Fresh spinach noodles were pretty good. Spaghetti with meatballs not good. Meatballs just said, "which way did good go? oh that way? ok I'm goin the other way...as fast as possible." The deep fried rolls for appetizer were super greasy and somewhat edible but not enjoyable by any means. Would never come back. Unless they had hookers for free. Then I would come back.
(2)Cynthia L.
It was storming all morning and all I could think about was noodle soup. Anytime Cafe was the perfect solution to my cravings. While there was a long line to eat at Cafe Kaila (it's decent, but not my favorite breakfast/brunch joint), there was no wait at Anytime Cafe! My fiancé and I both ordered noodle soup for lunch. I ordered the fish ball with fun noodle. Ahhh, with spoonfuls of hot soup, chewy fun noodles, lots of garlic and yummy fish balls, my dish hit the spot. Truly comforting on a very rainy Sunday morning. Next to try on the menu: pizza. Strange at a Hong Kong style cafe, I know, but it's very popular to order by kids and adults alike!
(4)Priscilla V.
Recommended by a friend. Came here during lunch break. Less than 5 minutes from my school. Small location to find. It's by the shopping center of fun factory, & and foodland and coffee bean. The menu is straight on point, it has pictures relating to the food. So you see how the food look like. The portion is huge! So worth the price. I rather come here, if I'm craving pasta. Their variety of pastas are good here along with the 2 garlic breads and a side of choice soup and salad. Service is good & the staff is very nice and pleasant to serve. Come anytime of the day, it's a nice place to come and relax with friends, family or a love one.
(5)Donna C.
This Hong Kong style cafe provides a variety of selections from Chinese cuisine to western/Italian and fusion cuisines. I love their fish ball look funn in soup the most, and their ox tail soup is very good too. Also, their wonton is one the most popular items.
(5)Vera W.
Service is great. Try the calamari and the shrimp dumpling wonton noodles in broth. Tastes almost like the ones in Hong Kong.
(5)Rita L.
just reviewing the strawberry snow ice. Delicious. Popping boba balls, little jelly goodness, and strawberry syrup all over my snow ice. I'm coming back to try the mango. Its not shave ice but not ice cream, taste like guriguri but slushy like? way better than snow factory thats for sure.
(4)Dan F.
First thought of Anytime Cafe was the name. Very typical Chinese name. In English, it doesn't make sense but in Chinese I guess it means something. The restaurant has a nice Hong Kong decor, I think. The menu has a wide variety of foods ranging from Chinese to Italian to Chinese. A friend of mine told me the Risotto here was good. So I decided to get the Pork Chop Risotto. I would've ordered the Mushroom Risotto but I dislike white mushrooms. I also ordered the Hong Kong style Milk Tea. The H.K Milk Tea was great. It was unsweetened and not overpowering in tea or milk taste. The risotto however was really disappointing. The rice was not Al dente. The texture is similar to that dim sum glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaves called Lo Mai Gai. The pork chops was cooked just like Salt 'n Pepper Pork that you can get at any Chinese restaurant. The pork was mixed in with the rice along with 2 pork chop patties, it was just too much meat. The tomato flavor in the risotto was okay. I think the problem with their risotto is the type of rice they used. I don't think they used Arborio rice which is creamy, firm, and tender. I've made risotto at home and it takes me about 15-20 minutes to make. I wonder how they made it in less than 10 minutes. Next time, I'll try the other foods on the menu. I wouldn't recommend getting the Risotto here. Maybe the Chinese dishes are better. Anytime Cafe? Nah brah, mo like Anykine Cafe.
(3)Anjelika J.
I don't know what the big deal about this place is. The first time we went here, it was closed... So much for that "anytime" concept. Anyway, we finally got to eat here and I left knowing that I wouldn't be back. Shrimp risotto : OK... Sure wasn't real risotto. More like just fat, mushy rice. shrimp scampi: swimming in oily soup. Peanut butter French toast: the kid liked it, but she said it needed jelly (of course). Green onion pancake: too hard... Coulda used them as ninja stars. mango pudding: the scoop of mango ice was yummy, but the pudding itself had a dry texture. Very un-pudding like. Mango snow ice: this was good (not as tasty as frostcity's) and had cute little jelly stars. :) Tiramisu: Mmmm... Full of coffee flavor... this was the best thing there! And I didn't even order it! I already claimed my dessert turf and swore I wasn't going to share. Damn you, H!!!
(2)Jimmy J.
Good food at reasonable prices. We like eating here, there is always a table open.
(4)Julie M.
Stopped by to try the "snow" ice, but after looking at the menu outside, decided that we were hungry for a little more... The decor was nice, the restaurant is clean, the server was pleasant, and the food came out very quickly. The kiddos had cheese pizza & spaghetti with meat sauce that they each professed to love. We opted for the Caesar salad (a little too much vinegar for our palette) and shrimp risotto (yummy!). Finished off the meal with the mango "snow" which we all enjoyed! Wish we had tried more flavors but were warned that one would be more than enough for us to share... Would definitely eat here again!
(4)Reba L.
The Sunday paper had a coupon: two 10" pizzas for $10. What a great price! The good: they are generous with toppings-- the coupon included as many toppings as you want. And when they say bell peppers the mean both red and green-- no cheaping out and just using green. The quantity was also good. The bad: the crust. When they say thin crust they mean wafer thin. I think my last communion wafer was heartier. Also bad: trying to find someone to take my order. 4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon and I waited a long time at the counter. I finally gave up and wandered almost onto the kitchen to find a person to take my order. At least the food came up fast. The odd: odd looking pizza box. Turns out it was a box from another shop folded inside out to hide the name of the other shop. Really. Like I'm not gunna notice as soon as I open it. I won't be back for pizza. The rest of the extensive menu looked interesting and most of the reviews think the food is good--prices were ok. I may give it one more chance with something very different on the menu--definitely avoid the pizza.
(2)Sonsohn T.
Here for the first time and I chose the chicken piccata spaghetti. great experience, will be here again!!!
(5)Larissa N.
It was about 10:30pm and our choices for food were looking pretty slim: McDonald's Burger King While we did know of some other late night restaurants, we weren't in the mood for a plate lunch or Japanese or Korean food. We happened to drive by and saw their sign lit up. Anytime, huh? Why not. Admittedly, I had a bitter taste in my mouth as we walked in ("we" is my boyfriend and I") since I knew that before "Anytime Cafe" it once stood as "Banana Leaf" so the fact that my once favorite place to eat for risotto had been replaced by this cafe made me quite skeptical. I was ready to give it a low rating. HOWEVER, as we looked over the menu I was taken aback by the selection they had! Pork Chop Risotto! Baked Spaghetti! Eggplant Parmesan! Ramen...? Ramen! The server taking care of us was polite and refreshingly enthusiastic when reciting the specials and his personal favorites. He answered all our questions in a humanly honest manner, not the server-honest manner that makes you think "is he pushing the fish dish because they need to get rid of the fish dish?" I had the mushroom risotto, which is my own personal way of judging: if you're gonna offer something that's honestly hard to find in Honolulu, at a good price, and in 6 other variations, it better be one hell of a dish of risotto. Beloved reader, it was quite exceptional. The rice was a bit loose as how I am typically use to eating my risotto, but that was nothing a heaping spoonful of Parmesan cheese could fix. It won me over and I definitely will be returning to enjoy and test the other risotto dishes. What was probably the biggest surprise of the evening was dessert. We had the Strawberry Snow Ice. I can tell you how awesome it is over and over again, but I don't think I can successfully put into words how to describe the consistency and taste of it. Our server tried to as well, mentioning that it was a popular style of shaved ice in Vietnam in which they add milk or cream to the ice. It was brilliant. Oh, and Anytime Cafe? I'm sorry I gave you the stink eye outside in the parking lot before we went inside. I was hurt and experiencing grief for Banana Leaf. You have won me. I'll go visit Banana Leaf's older sibling and let them know you're a good little cafe. Thanks for reading. Now go and enjoy!
(5)Teddy C.
I came across Anytime Café through yelp! I was looking for a new Chinese place to dine at in the University Area and Anytime Café had great reviews! Although most of the reviews were about their baked pork chop and rice, I decided to try their Hong Kong-nese style food instead! Shrimp Wonton soup and Beef Tendon Noodles! MUST TRY! I'd have to say, these two dishes are as authentic as you can get in Hawaii (or at least from what I have seen). Shrimp Wonton: AMAZING. "nuff said..." LOL I kid. You have to try it for yourself! The flavor of each bite is amazing and really hits the spot! It has the authentic flavor of the traditional shrimp wonton you eat in HK. The shrimp is "crunchy" and the soup is very flavorful and it is also garnished with yellow chives!! (Yellow Chives is a premature chive which is very expensive to use) Beef Tendon Noodles: ALSO AMAZING! Flavor is so authentic and so yummy! After you finish your bowl, the next day you will be craving for more! The meat and tendon is so tender and soft and it almost melts in your mouth! One thing I love about this place is the noodle they use and the different options you can choose from! They have the thin noodles and you can also get the thick noodle, the shrimp egg noodles for an extra charge, and you can also ask for extra noodles, also for an extra charge! For those of you looking for an authentic Hong Kong style noodle place to eat, this is THE place to go to! You will not be let down with the food here! I also tried some of their appetizers, but not much to talk about there. It wasn't memorable, and my rule is, "if it was not memorable, it must have been not good at all."
(5)Brian M.
This joint gives you choices and something for everyone - the risotto is really good and goes well with the pork chop. The sandwiches are not much and you should stick to what's in their wheel house- Chinese and Italian and a glass of well priced wine or beer. Check it out for a casual meal with the family.
(3)S W.
it's pretty good. love the dessert. shaved ice, Halo Halo, never disappointed me i kept going back also because i am a big fan of tomato sauce n their asian italian dishes are right on to my tomato tooth did not give 5 star becuz i dislike the smell of the store...
(4)Florence K.
The best way to describe Anytime Cafe would be...Asian-Italian-American fusion. I believe that would be it. So this would be the perfect place to go to if your group can't decide what to eat, because there's so much variety. You can choose between your pastas, risottos, and pizzas from the Italian side. Or burgers and sandwiches from your American side. They also have noodles, jook, and some dishes signature to dim sum cuisine of the Chinese culture. Besides the food, they also have coffee, milk tea, juices, and a small variety of alcohol. I ordered the milk tea and the mushroom risotto, and the boyfriend ordered the iced coffee (Hong-Kong style) and the caprese spaghettini and an appetizer of clams. I really liked that they made the milk tea and iced coffee simple, and gave you a side of syrup so you could sweeten it however you wanted. The food was okay too. The service was very attentive. But, if I'm ever figuring out what I should eat, this would be a good place to check out because I could try other things!
(4)Mei-Lan C.
what an utter disappointment. came here after seeing all the nice and delicious pics on yelp. ordered the chili lemongrass wings ( 4.95 $ ) , pork chop ( 6.95 $ ) and dumpling noodle soup ( 7.50 $ ) everything looked good but just didn't had the right flavor ! the pork chop was soooo dry and the garlic that topped it was just awfully raw. wings were tiny and didn't taste like lemongrass or chili , just a little bit sweet. the broth in the noodle soup tasted like instant hondashi.
(2)Jon M.
This place used to have great service but now it's filled with idiots that just walk around. I was so tired of waiting for one of the three morons to bring my check or maybe even untensils to pack the left overs since they cleaned the whole table except the last plate and only handed us a small container that didn't fit the food in it at all. I ended up using the fork from the table next to us. When ten minutes passed and no check was brought to us i walked up front to talk to the manager but while complaining to the manager there all she could do is stare blankly and say "ok ..ok" I couldn't believe not even willing to help rectify the problem, not even apologize. I like the food I hate the workers. Customer service is the most important part of a business, no matter how good the food is if the service sucks people will remember not to go.
(1)Clifford L.
MUST TRY ~Nick Y and all da locals below. I trust them all. Kaimuki? Market City Shopping Center? -sounds new-ish. . . Have we been away too long?
(4)Nick Y.
I usually don't get "slap-five-concepts-into-one-restaurant" type places, but, for some reason, I like Anytime Cafe's eclectic menu. I ordered the Chicken and Anchovy Spaghettini with extra anchovies just like I've been ordering at Banana Leaf lately. It's the perfect trifecta of garlicky, caper-y, and fishy. I also enjoyed the lemongrassy Pork Cheek appetizer, and Mango Ice dessert. I would definitely go back if I were craving some easy Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Chinese, or Plate Lunch options. Hmm, I guess that explains the name.
(4)Melissa T.
As soon as my bf and i arrived, the place was pretty busy, but waiting was only about 5 minutes. We were lucky enough for two parties to leave when we got there. The place is real comfy, clean, and real nice. I ordered the Baked Pork Chops with Fried Rice, Garlic Bread, and Cream of Corn soup. When i was ordering i didn't realize how much food there was, but when i got it... good lord it was so much! And very good! The pork chops and the fried rice had a chinese taste/smell to it. I can't really explain it, but i'm part chinese and it reminded me of something that my Ama (fujian for grandma) would cook when I was little. So i recommend it. It's tasty and i love the cheese on it. My bf ordered the Mushroom Rissoto and that was VERY TASTY. I love the garlic taste it had. Last, we ordered the Strawberry Snow Ice or whatever it's called and that was so creamy and the ice was so soft! It just melted in your mouth! Overall, i recommend going here at least once. I can't wait for another dinner date to try other dishes that they have! :)
(4)Santa Cruz G.
Excellent service. Good food& atmosphere. Loved the brisket noodle soup and mango ice shave (we got two for four of us) there was something for all us kids&adults Kids had Caesar salad and mushroom risotto. (sum kuds,eh!) Aloha!
(4)Anya I.
Anytime Cafe? More like Any Kine Cafe!!! Anything you want, whenever you want. I give it 4 stars simply because you are getting great Italian/American/Chinese dishes for the best prices in town. You're completely delusional if you think places like Spaghetti Factory or Verbano are better. Here's why: 1. If you want less than mediocre food you should go to Spaghetti Factory. If you want tasty and delicious food you should go to Anytime. Pretty simple. 2. The value is amazeballs. I usually order the Chicken & Mushroom Baked Pasta for $10.50. Not only do you get a huuuge serving of pasta, but you also get a choice or soup or salad and a side of garlic bread. The dish is overflowing with cheesy/creamy goodness and baked to perfection. Each dish averages around the price above. 3. The service is no ka oi! 4. I suspect the owner has OCD because the place is sooooo clean. 5. Open late! 6. Snow ice is bomb. Snow Factory doesn't stand a chance. The mango is the way to go. 7. Great place to have a family dinner!
(5)Jackie T.
I really like their pastas! It's a good amount but it doesn't leave me so full like all those pastas that has really rich sauces that makes me bloated after 2 bites. I really like how they have a lot of everything on their menu-- a little bit of Chinese/Hong Kong cuisine and a little bit of Italian cuisine. They also have Snow Ice! Definitely try the Mango or the Green Tea flavors. Best type of dessert that doesn't make you feel guilty. :-P
(4)Yen N.
I've went to this place multiple times. Always giving them a "second chance"... Not anymore! Every time I went, the food was bland and tasteless. The service was super slow and crap. Yes. Crap. The restaurant would be empty, and my table would be sitting there, menus down, twiddling our thumbs.
(1)Christy O.
Love anytime cafe! The shrimp risotto is one of my favorites. The baked unagi on fried rice is also one of my favorites. For dessert be sure to get the mango snow ice. You can't beat the price for the quality of food that you are getting.
(4)Dennis M.
First time. Not a warm welcome no noticeable smiles upon entering. Order timing a little slow. Basic ordering and no enthusiasm or smiles. No service for water when taking order. I ordered the meat ball spaghetti and waiter was not sure if garlic bread included or not and will check. Spaghetti meatball was fair. Meatball was not fresh sauce was simple but no wow taste. Garlic bread sold separately were fine. Spaghetti had a different flair. With large cuts of onions red and green bell peppers. Looking at the menu pics of risotto dishes also notice a different flair than traditional Italian style. Asian influence ? May come again to try another dish. Again service is simple. No friendly or wow factor. Prices are very reasonable!
(2)Tyler J.
It's more of a small restaurant than a cafe, the place has great ambiance, as well as it being clean and well organized. They serve amazing food, beverages, and the best snow ice I've ever tasted. But they do have a down-side of being a tad pricey, and also having to pay for fountain drink refills isn't something I'm not used to. Again the place is called a cafe but feels more like a restaurant, overall a really great place to eat when you wanna go out for lunch or even dinner. I recommend getting their Loco which it has is unique blend of a hardy, local, chinese food mixed into a familiar island favorite. As well as having a refillable Thai tea on the side to drink, and lastly for desert, a slice of tiramisu or their snow ice.
(3)Connie W.
I'm glad I came here with my boyfriend's mom. She grew up in Hong Kong and explained that identity crisis -- I mean, Eurasian restaurants like Anytime Cafe are very common there. The staff speaks mostly Cantonese, though you won't feel like you're in a Chinese restaurant from the decor. Maybe it'll feel Italian given the first pages of the menu list items like fried calamari, risotto, and spaghetti. I can't wrap my mind around the whole concept, but at least the food is good. Without fail, someone always orders the baked pork chops over fried rice with extra cheese and marinara sauce. Again.. it's strange. I don't get it. I probably never will understand. But it's good. The beef brisket and tendon noodle soup also hits the spot, though the broth leans on the salty side. Hainanese chicken and rice isn't always available (maybe just a lunch special), but it's very good too. Wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Entrees are priced ~$7-12 and portions are dolled up generously.
(4)Clarissa M.
Hubby and I were looking for a place to eat and we tried this place out on a whim. We enjoyed every bite of food we ordered. We had taro cakes, green onion pancake, side order beef tendons, salmon Cesar salad, eggplant parmigiana appetizer, and unagi fried rice. It is a mix of italian-american-chinese-japanese foods which = wonderfully tasty. Of course we have left overs, but the size portions are not too large so it was a good family style dinner. Service was also a great plus! Our waiter was very attentive which made our dining experience that more pleasant. The rest is tucked away in the corner - but do not let the outside fool you. Your taste buds won't regret it.
(5)S D.
Love the calamari appetizer, only if they serve it super hot!!! Love the risotto! Love the shrimp creamy pasta! Love the mango snow ice! Everything else was either ok or better. Service is inconsistent. Sometimes good/bad.
(4)Shaila C.
Sometimes you just gotta start with dessert first! Their mango shave ice is just that good--I ordered it go for lunch today. It's amazing. This is different shave ice--it's milky and fruity. Yum. Best of all? It comes with fun sides including popping boba balls w/ mango juice, cut mango, and some other yummy tidbits! Shave ice is just not the same anymore. It's $6.50, which is admitttedly more than most shave ice places by a lot, but holy smokes, portions are so big and it really becomes a meal! Plus, the sides make it really fun to eat. The restaurant's an awesome mix of foods and so far I've only tried the wonton noodles which are delicate and delicious. Must go back again and try more!
(4)Mike C.
Its friday night and can't seem to decide what to do for dinner. Time lapses on and next thing its now 9:30pm. Choices for dinner has drastically diminished. We decided to visit market city (close to our place) and check out Anytime Cafe (open till midnight - crazy. dig it.) Walking in, its a very nice place. clean and asia-chic vibe happening. As I look through the menu, i'm surprised at the different types of food they have. Noodle soups, baked spaghettini, pork chop w/ fried rice...it goes on and on. I'm intrigued. We order an appetizer of fried calamari - it came out pretty quick and hot. It had a nice texture, however a little too salty for my liking. A great value at $5 - nice size portion too. I ordered the chicken anchovy spaghettini ($9.95) - it was pretty good. Not overly salty and nice balance of capers and garlic chips. portion was a perfect - i got full, but not stuffed. My wife got the eggplant parmesan spaghettini ($9.50). Its was okay, but nothing to get excited about. I felt like it needed another component to the tomato sauce- maybe garlic(?). The service was really quick and friendly. The people at the table next to us were acting like real dicks, rudely asking where their appetizers where - which they didn't even order. The waiter was really courteous about it despite being harassed by these jerk-offs. I'm looking forward to my next meal here. great place to eat - especially if you and some friends want to eat totally different things. Nice to have another late-ish place to get dinner.
(3)Dawn H.
Not a bad place. Came here with the parents at their suggestion. Was not expecting much since my parents are pretty simple eaters. I was surprised at the variety of food they have and how good the food actually was. They have a variety of Italian dishes like spaghettin wiht meat sauce, chicken parm, eggplant parm and different risotto dishes with mushrooms and chicken, or porkchops. They also have asian food and breakfast items. They do have wine, beer and even sparkling sweet wine. They have "snow" for dessert which melts in your mouth and comes in mango, strawberry or green tea. The folks are nice and remember to always fill your water or iced tea. The prices are good and the portions are just right. If you are hungry you can eat it all, if not, you can take home a little snack. Located in Market City the parking can get tight, but it's definitely worth a try.
(3)Tom A.
This is hidden in the back of a strip mall that I often go to for G-Sushi, Blazin Steaks or Foodland. We came for the breakfast place next store that always has a line... but since we didn't want to wait, we gave it a try. Decor is nice. They spent some money here, which you don't see often in Oahu. It was a nice change... I got the hong kong style french toast which means it had peanut butter in it. I'd never heard of this in Hong Kong, so I had to try. It was weird at first, but I liked it by the end. I can't remember what my friends had, but everyone was basically satisfied. I'm gonna come back and try one of their ice desserts. Someone on Yelp said the tiramisu was the best he'd ever had, so I orderd it. (Even though it was breakfast!) Moral of the story, don't believe what you read on Yelp (how's that for a mindbender!)
(3)Sarah G.
This is going to be short and to the point for me. My fiance's parents told him about this place awhile ago while we were still home in PA. I was sold when I heard they had Hong Kong milk tea there. The milk tea tastes exactly like the diners I drank it in, in Hong Kong. This was so refreshing as I've been living on Taiwanese bubble tea mix and I even once tried Korean milk tea--waaaaay too sweet! I like HK milk tea for the fact that you get to add your own sugar syrup ...sometimes I don't even add any in mine at all! So I appreciate that Anytime Cafe serves it this way. I love their thick toast with condensed milk on it :) Exactly like the stuff I ordered at Cafe de Coral. Definitely want to get the french toast with peanut butter next time I hit this place up! I know when I go back home in a few weeks, this is one place I am going to definitely miss.
(5)Shelley K.
Okay, this review is strictly on their breakfast. And it was an awful experience. First off, it took a really long time from when we got seated to getting our menus to ordering. When we got our drinks, our glasses were greasy, which makes me wonder if they were cleaned? Their breakfast menu was impressive, but the actual food was not. For the price I was expecting better quality and did not get it. And I have no idea why, but our food came our before our whole wheat toast, which also came out cold and without anything on it or to spread on it. It also took forever to get our check at the end of the meal. I don't think I'll be going back.
(2)Gayle N.
Made a large order and had it delivered by Aloha2Go. It was a mixed bag. some things were really good and others were really bad. My grandson loved his burger with bacon (kinda hard to mess that up) and my son-in-law really loved his chicken/mushroom risotto. Trio shrimp spaghetti was predictable with mostly bay shrimp and dry spaghetti. Clams spaghetti was really dry (had to take home to "doctor-up). I liked the toast with condensed milk but then again, I couldn't eat my spaghetti, so anything else was good, right? The others ate the Caesar salads and the caprese. Youngest grandson had meatball spaghetti which he said had too much vegetables (onion, green peppers, tomato, etc.) He liked the garlic bread though. I must say, portions were generous so a lot was taken home, but most need to be "doctored up" for flavor. We had dessert bought from a bakery, since it was a birthday celebration, so we didn't starve...we did a lot of "picking" on each others' plates for tasting. Not sure whether I would go there again. Being that a lot of their dishes are spaghetti...they ought to know how to do their noodles a lot better.. Lesson learned. Oh, p.s.; ordered the chicken rice soup to take home for the next day. That was almost the best I've ever had! Flavor was good and it came with toppings, although did not use the won ton strips, of course. Will order that again (good hangover helper).
(3)Summer S.
I love love love this place! It came recommended from my bestie. I am a sucker for rissotto, even though some call it "fancy rice". When trying to watch your carbs, if you do eat rice, it better be fancy. :) The problem with the above is normally, rissotto, and good rissotto at that, is normally found in Italian restaurants at upward of $20-$30 a entree. The second problem with the above; My husband hates italian and never wants to eat at an Italian Restaurant. This is where Anytime Cafe has achieved awesomeness. At average prices of $9-$13 an entree, you are presented with Chinese, Italian, Pizza, and various Local favorite entrees. Happiness for the entire family, all within budget, even with a glass of wine. :)
(4)Esteban W.
Open anytime! Except after ten pm... Came here with a friend and ordered two dishes... Mine came out for like ten minutes before my friends did... so we watched it get cold as we waited for his dish. Two and half stars, not quite three... the only thing keeping it from a lower rating is perfectly-poached-pasta. The staff was also a plus. The good: the place has a nice feel, hip, bright and a dash of classy. We were looking to hit up good ole' Gina with her barbecue, but saw a new sign and had to step in. Everything looked good on the menu at first glance, a big variety from burger, pizzas to sandwiches, pastas and risottos - yeah, risotto. A plus is this place has its own bathrooms, and for anyone who has been to the market city shopping center, you know that having to go to the bathrooms is kind of like walking a trail of shame, it's something you have to do, but you try to make the dash as quick as you can. The bathrooms here are pretty spiffy and clean. The food was actually good. At least mine was - even if it was cold by the time I got to eat into it. I ordered salmon fettuccini. It was simple and although I kind of thought that I could make it at home with similar results, I felt the pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauce was... well fettuccini, but the pasta made the dish, big ups for that. My friend ordered the Chicken and mushroom risotto. Now that on the other hand was a toss up. My friend liked it but I felt it was funky as sh!t. To me, it must have been the type of cheese they used or maybe the mushrooms that did it, but it had an awkward taste to it, I would stay away from that particular risotto if I choose to come back. The bads: besides waiting to eat and the funky risotto, we were approached by the waiter after we ordered and he stated that the no longer serve house bread but we could order a side of bread if we wanted... now I didn't get it, so you have bread? But you want us to buy it, and you used to give it away? If he would have never mentioned that bread used to be free I wouldn't have felt gypped. In summary, overall, the staff was nice, the food was okay, the service was iffy and the actual store itself looked as if Hello Kitty decorated it. Price wise, the pasta as around $9 and risotto around $11, for the two of us final bill including tip with NO drinks was around $24 for food I kind of think I could have made at home. Had we stuck to our original plan and visited Gina's Barbecue, we would have walked out with a lot more food at under $15... and I don't know how to make my own Korean Barbecue. Final judgment, I may come back in, but I doubt it, maybe try a dessert and some coffee, I saw tiramisu, which might be good.
(2)Ngan W.
We came here for the 2nd time on the Tuesday the 19th. It was 930pm, ans was so happy to get a late night meal here of Won Ton Egg noodles and Beef Tendon Noodles with lok fun that just hit the spot. The Won ton was delicious- tasted home made and not frozen kine, and the egg noodles were nice and chewy. My Beef Tendon was flavorful and plenty and the lok fun was nice and firm and not stringy and soft like most places. It was a delicous experience and we will be back. So nice to find a mainland style hong kongy cafe in Honolulu! The have a pretty affordable wine list too!
(4)Raphael L.
Been back to this place a couple times. My wife is from Hong Kong and so we've been regularly hunting for Chinese places that even remotely come close to the real thing. Their menu is a bit odd having anything from italian cooking to traditional Chinese dishes...but I figure if they're good at doing different things, why not? I guess there will be something for everyone. Both times I've been there I've had the Hong Kong style won ton noodles. Again, I've had the best won ton mein in Hong Kong many times...while I have no expectations that this would be close to the real deal, if it comes close to it then I'm satisfied. Overall it was good. Their noodles were al dente as they should be...so they were firm and crunchy but not hard. The won tons were a good size and full of real shrimp as opposed to pork substitutes. Good portions. The only problem with it might be that it's a tad bit too sweet. There's a funny sweet aftertaste to it that even others in my family noticed. But still good nonetheless. If anything, it's good enough I'd order it again. There used to be a place in Downtown called Orient Cafe which had the most authentic won ton mein in town IMHO, but since they've had an ownership change I haven't been back there to try.
(3)Shireen G.
My friend and I have been here a couple of times and we definitely weren't disappointed. If you plan on an appetizer, get the pork chops. It's big enough to be shared by two people and it won't fill you up before your entree. I had the chicken parmigiana and while the chicken was good, I would've have liked to have less of the pasta. Both times we've been here, I've never finished them. I'm big on desserts. The first time we came here, the group at the table next to us had the mango snow ice. I'm not sure how to explain what the snow ice was... a hybrid of shave ice and ice cream? Whatever it is, it's not heavy and it tastes spectacular! Why the four stars? You get charged for a refill on your drinks, so just watch for that. We only had water during our first visit, but had soda and tea on our second. Our server didn't mention that they charged for refills, but we overheard another server at the table next to us. Luckily, our server didn't charge us for the refills. And for all my fellow nightbirds, this place is open pretty late.
(4)L L.
We like shrimp risotto, chicken anchovy pasta, eggplant parmesan, and shave ice. For the love of everything food, do not order their steak. They don't know how to cook it. the service can be slow, especially when it's busy. Very good Hong Kong style comfort food.
(4)Jim M.
Eaten here a few times now and have always tried the pastas. The Caprese Spaghetti is my favorite but the Chicken Parmesan is also very good. The wait staff is friendly and they always remember that we are repeat customers (a definite point in their favor!)
(4)Doris D.
I liked it! We had shrimp congee and I had french toast with condensed milk. It brings me back to Hong Kong, where restaurants like these are on every corner.
(4)Chris J.
Tried Anytime Cafe for lunch first time there. Service was very friendly and good. I ordered the spaghetti meat sauce and the house salad. The spaghetti was excellent. My friend had the chicken mushroom pasta in a butter sauce. We split the salad it was big enough. Total bill was $36.00. Good food, Portion size were good. Good Service, Free parking, Good Value. Try it.
(4)Marcia L.
Must get the Hainan chicken & the shaved snow dessert...preferably green tea or honey dew. All I gotta say for now till I update this again. The risotto is also very tasty. I must emphasize the dessert is really good with popping bubbles and mochi deliciousness. The restaurant is also very pretty inside with lots of modern accents. Great place to eat!
(5)Ashley C.
Went here last night and had their caprese pasta. It was delicious! Next time, I'm definitely going to try a dessert. The atmosphere is pretty casual, just a cool place to come and eat at any time of the day, but I think the evening is particularly nice. The staff was friendly and attentive but not overly so, and the menu is varied enough that I'll probably end up coming back quite a few time just to try everything out.
(4)Lindsay G.
Ate here for the first time time. I had the Chicken Parmesan. They used chicken breast which I like and the breading was great, tasty but not heavy. The sauce was light but a little too sweet for my liking. I also sampled some of the Chicken rice soup, could've had a little more taste. The shrimp risotto was great, the flavors were awesome. My bf had the pork chops on fried rice. It took some getting used due to the fried rice was Chinese style with tomato sauce all over. If I do go again... I am defiantly getting the risotto.
(3)Joanne P.
Hai nan chicken rice: chicken is good, but rice is dry and not flavorful. do not order if you have had the authentic dish in Singapore or HK. you will be disappointed. Won ton mein: very good spaghetti and meat sauce: pretty good ham and egg sandwich: good preserved duck egg and pork rice porridge: pretty good but took an ETERNITY to come out. at least 15 minutes after all the other food arrived. Received barely an apology and certainly not any offer to comp it. strawberry snow ice: a cross between ice cream and shave ice. weird cuz it didn't melt the entire time we were eating it. cool! glad we tried it but probably won't order again. Service: the Chinese waiter seems very knowledgeable but the other guy not so much. Open late and a nice variety of menu options. maybe we'll try breakfast here next time.
(3)John K.
Great food, great ambiance, great loco moco, great plantation ice tea. I would totally take a girl on a date here or just hang out with my parents. THIS PLACE IS TOM CRUISE AWESOME!!!!!!!
(5)Megan N.
My friend suggested this place saying it got good reviews on yelp, so I gave it a try considering I thought it was a tad bit weird that a restaurant had both Italian and Chinese food on the menu. I got the mushroom and chicken spaghettini. When it first arrived it looked like they just boiled some milk and poured it on top, it was not rich and creamy like how I like. So that was a nay, then I tried my friends risotto and that was just flavorless, and then the pork chop was just BAD, it had a strangely familiar taste but nevertheless the sauce was weird and the meat was hard. Because I was still hungry, I ordered dessert. The mango pudding at first, tasted so good, it was soft and the sauce thing and dollop of whipped cream and ice cream was nice. Then the more I ate it, the more bitter it started to taste, and there were chucks on pineapple (I assume that's what it was) and mango in there. So to sum it all up, I will never eat here again. And may I mention, after I left I got the worst stomach ache ever.. just no.
(1)Lynn N.
I'm not a picky person when it comes to food, but I signed up just to write a review for this place. Awful awful awful! I didn't even know WHAT was going on with the food. Its like my 6yr old cooked it (a little bit of every flavor in the dish). I had the baked pork chops with fried rice. I wasn't expecting it to be smothered in tomato paste! The cream of mushroom soup was unrecognizable. My sons pizza was bread and tomato sauce. The only thing good thing we had was the root beer.... from the soda fountain. Never again. Ever!
(1)Angela T.
I am so happy I came across this place (I didn't want to wait for a super long time at Kalia grill). To my delight, this place will satisfy a wide range of taste buds! You can have breakfast (American & Japanese styles) or lunch at anytime of the day. Or you can have dim sum (although limited options). They also serve an array of beers, wines, and sake. What's good: Tofu scramble ($9.50)--the portions are huge and the dish comes with fresh fruits, toast, hash browns or potato fries. I also love the different Chinese style noodle soups (~$7.50)--you can choose from different types of noodles (braised, funn). MUST HAVE: I'm not a big dessert person, but you must try their Green Tea shaved ice dessert. It's hard to describe but its finely shaven strips of green tea and comes with a bunch of toppings such as mochi balls, azuki bean, mangoes...To die for!!! Don't leave without trying it!! You won't be disappointed!!
(4)Lisa K.
My mother, auntie, and I had lunch here today. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. Our waiter was very polite. I ordered the shrimp dumpling noodles... the noodles are from Canada. It was chewy, the broth was tasty, and the dumplings delicious with huge shrimp, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. I had the ice vietnamese coffee which was okay. Overall, we had a nice luncheon!
(4)D W.
Food: 3.5 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars The Good: This place has a significant menu, including breakfast all day, and generous portions. The baked rice entrees all came with salad or soup and 2 slices of garlic bread. I'd definitely recommend the baked pork chop! I also shared a unagi over rice, which was only so-so (although a huge portion of unagi). If you're into breakfast, their bacon looked deliciously crispy, and the portion my friend ordered had fresh fruit to seal the deal. The calamari was so-so (I love tentacles, and they didn't have any) but the pork belly with the sauce was pretty good. My friend also ordered the Hainanese Chicken which he really enjoyed. The Hong Kong-style milk tea is also delicious, and the black tea they use is imported from Hong Kong. They do also offer the half coffee-half milk tea which was good, but the milk tea alone was better. The decor is very aesthetically pleasing - modern, clean and the coffee/tea cups are super stylish (not so practical, but pretty to look at). It's too bad they have inside windows that face an ATM and florist shop (?), but not exactly their fault, and other than that quirk, it's comfortable. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. They also offer take-out which is also good to know. The Not-So-Good: Located in Market City with ample parking, parking is super hard o Saturday around the lunch hour, especially with the many food choices that abound. All-in-all: I'll be back for more pork chop and milk tea... just definitely not on a Saturday.
(3)Kenny C.
Food was so-so. The prices were ok. There was an odd mix of food on the meun - pastas, burgers, local type food. Overall it was A-Ok.
(3)Michelle M.
beef tendon noodles....YUM. tasty broth. stars strictly for this dish only! totally a hong kong style cafe with a completely random menu. love it. reminds me of home. not the most beautiful or inviting environment but listen, chinese people are all about efficiency and this place is that. might be a good idea to trim the italian off the menu though...i get it but it's confusing for lots of people.
(4)Gee Gee M.
The two-star rating is specifically for the Loco Moco - can't understand why it is one of the three dishes noted as an Anytime recommendation. My first time here but open to give it a try again. Other items we had was good - the Calamari appetizer, spring rolls and we also had Choi Sum side - tried the other recommendation too - some Chicken dish with rice - we asked to sub with noodles and they were accommodating. Service was good - a team effort - three different people provided service - crazy menu from American to Chinese to Italian but definitely a place to try again and will not hold it against them for the Loco Moco.
(2)achoo c.
I have always wanted a Hong Kong-style cafe that serves fast food like those in the Hong Kong fast food joints. Anytime Cafe comes very close. I ordered the milk tea and although it tasted good, it wasn't served correctly. For main dish, I ordered the baked pork chops on a bed of fried rice. It was ono but the portion was rather small. For dessert, I tried the snow ice which really wowed me. I fell in love with snow ice that night. Overall I had a great time though I do see myself giving it a 3.5 stars as I continue to discover more Hong Kong-style cafes in Honolulu.
(4)Makakaualii R.
First time there and is not going to be our last. We had the baked chicken spagetti and the seafood baked spagetti dish and it was ono but on the thick alfredo sauce. We also had the calamari appetitizer and is was okay on the healthier side instead of all that flour batter at other estabishment. We were met by friendly staff and had a great time. The prices for this dinner for 2 with an entree was $28.60 excluding the tip. It's like semi fine dining but its all good. Told the server that we'll be back and she replied "I know" cuz we did not leave any scrapes for their slop can for the pigs!
(4)Laura D.
Food=3 stars service=2 stars My husband got the wonton shrimp noodles (the menu made it look amazing) and it was good but didn't like the thin dry style noodles. I got the Caprese with chicken and the noodles were a bit too hard for my liking and the chicken was dry like the had it pre cooked used it in any pasta. The food was pretty good but not AMAZING. The servers were very nice and food came out on time. As for the service, halfway during our meal, what seemed like the owner came in, a older lady in regular clothes was walking around helping the place out. Both servers that were at the restaurant seemed busy and the owner was walking by so I flagged her down and asked for some hot sauce, she looked at me, and repeated hot sauce? and I nodded and she sighed, turned around and came back with it. My husband and I almost felt like we were bothering her, we ignored that and finished our meal, which was around $20 :) and was on our way out when the same lady was at the counter and didn't even acknowledge us. I get it, it wasn't fine dining or anything, but goodness, atleast pretend that you appreciate your guests and want to have a good rep for customer service, for food that was "ok" will not be returning, there are plenty of places around the island with better food AND customer service.
(3)Emelyn B.
I visited this place for dinner with a couple of friends, one who suggested here. My first impression upon walking in was it's really nice and clean. The host and manager (I'm guessing) were really polite and nice as well. We ordered the taro cakes for appetizers and it was yummy! I ordered the shrimp risotto, while my friends ordered the mushroom risotto and spaghettini with chicken. Our entrees came out pretty quick. I prefer white sauce over red sauce, which is one reason why I ended up liking the mushroom risotto more than the shrimp. Both were delicious though. The spaghetti noodles seemed a little dry, but maybe it's because the sauce was oily. However, it still was a good entree, and I really liked the way the chicken was cooked. Since it was a birthday dinner for me, my friends ordered the green tea flavored snow ice (cream?)...with a candle on top :-) It came with kiwis, azuki beans and a couple other things that I don't know what they're called...but it was delicious. I'll try the mango flavored one next time. I liked the vibe of this place and the staff was really nice as well, and the prices seem really decent. I look forward to my next visit here so I can try other foods on their menu.
(4)Norm G.
Aiiyaaa! I have finally reached nirvana! How could that be? Well, we found a place that serves a Hong Kong style breakfast that 's neither in Hong Kong nor in Chinatown. Now, when I say Hong Kong style, I'm not talking about dim sum. I mean a Western-esque breakfast that is prepared Hong Kong style. I ordered a plate that was eggs any style with corned beef hash, fried rice, a slice of toast, and some fruit. Let me tell you, it was a lot of food, very nicely cooked, and I can just imagine all the cardiac surgeons in Honolulu are licking their chops anticipating me as a customer! Not to mention the salespeople who sell statin medications! And for the beverage, one of my favorites, which is Hong Kong style hot tea. In case you're wondering, it's a strong black tea (maybe Lipton yellow label), prepared with evaporated milk. The decor inside is very nice and clean and the servers were friendly. As I said before I was in nirvana. Or maybe it was just a bit of heaven. A very pleasant experience, and we will be returning!
(5)Katrina D.
Went here on a Friday night with a couple of friends and got seated immediately. Big plus! I hate waiting for a table and I HATE waiting for food when i'm hungry. Luckily this place is fast at both with no reservations :) I got the chicken and mushroom risotto and it was huge! good for sharing :P The risotto was good enough but not that great. What I did love was the strawberry shave ice! yummy! It tasted like a milky strawberry block of ice shaved onto a plate served with different jellys and these jelly balls filled with juice that pop in your mouth. :) I will definitely go back for this dessert. I would like to try the green tea or mango next!
(4)Kermit F.
Aunty ordered chicken parm. Said she really enjoyed it. Mom ordered baked pork chop. It was very tender. Dad ordered baked chicken and mushroom dish. It was OK, but I don't like mushrooms to begin with. Sister ordered osso bucco. Probably would have tasted pretty good, except that I'd been eating leftover stew for half a month (it was frozen, and I'd been defrosting and reheating it as needed). Brother-in-law ordered spaghettini with chicken, capers, anchovy, and garlic chips. Anchovy was a little salty for my taste. Maybe if I'd taken a little more of everything else in my forkful, it'd have tasted better. I ordered unagi. It was pretty good. Didn't care for the "fried rice" though. Tasted like rice with frozen mix veg. Dish came with garlic bread and salad. Garlic bread was very good. Salad only comes with Italian dressing, though. For dessert, Dad ordered tiramisu. Very light and tasty. Sister ordered matcha snow ice. Came with azuki, coffee jelly, and popping balls. I think it needed some sweetened condensed milk over the top. I ordered the honeydew snow ice. Came with pieces of honeydew melon, green and yellow colored jellies, and popping bubbles. Everybody loved it, including me. Would go back to try the other flavors of the snow ice, maybe try the meat sauce baked spaghetti. Looked pretty good in the menu picture.
(4)Courtney T.
very affordable and tasty food. there is a wide variety of food here...loco moco, pasta, fried rice, pizza, burgers. the staff is extremely friendly and attentive. they are quick to fill your water glasses. I had the salmon alfredo which was OK. it was tasty enough and was a good portion of food for me. but i want to go back and try some other dishes. my friends had a pork chop dish, clam pasta, and a baked chicken and mushroom pasta. everyone enjoyed what they had. the bill came out to $77 for 3 appetizers, 4 entrees, 2 desserts, and 3 beverages. the interior is quite attractive. they staff are dressed well, CPK-style. water is served in glass goblets. very nice silverware. definitely try this restaurant. I'm certainly going to go back again!
(4)Kimberly T.
i wanted to try it since there were 2 articles in the paper recently about this place. don't columnist always make these places sound so awesome? well, anyway, we tried the brisket/tendon mein, won ton mein, the thai style pork cheek and the mango snow ice. conclusion? i would go back for the won ton mein IF/ONLY IF i was in the area. i feel like duk kee has better won ton mein. the thai style pork cheek is supposed to be super tender.....it was oooook. nothing special. brisket/tendon mein was just oook too. the snow ice though, that was actually better than the actual snow ice factory at mccully shopping center. had lots of diff jellies/popping balls to complement the snow ice. parking is tight. there was also a line when we got there (im assuming from the 2 articles in the paper).
(2)Christine C.
my brother brought me, the parentals, and the grandparentals here and it was a good choice provided our dinner party. the older ones in our group don't like to try new things or 'need' to have rice in their meal so it was nice that they were covered with the food options our group needed, while not being just the usual, but not being so far out there that my grandparents wouldn't eat. yay for asian-italian american fusion! food was decent & options were plentiful. good for if i'm not craving JUST ONE type of cuisine and want a little bit of this and that. at the right prices too. getting the 6 of us fitted in was a little tough but i'll give them points for being so accommodating of my grandma's wheelchair. the place is better than a 3 *s but i'm not exactly dying to go back. still, i'm rounding up cuz it was a good experience for the group :)
(4)Lola C.
I had their burger and fries tonight. It was alright, not anything special or to die for, but still not bad either. The fries are on the thick side, I just wish they'd serve more fries instead of those weird mixed green, almost salad things... I'll edit this when i visit again.
(3)David C.
We really like this place! Eclectic menu of Chinese, a little pan-Asian, and Italian, there's a little something for almost everyone. Portions/price ratio is favorable. I like the Hong Kong shrimp dumplings with shrimp noodles in soup. Ver Chinese, it might be too shrimpy for the less adventurous palate. Risottos are very good. Not so much a fan of the fried rice with pork chops on top--the portion is huge, but no so much into the cheese. The shave snow desserts are amazing. Shaved frozen yogurt, it's flavorful and creamy. Comes in mango, strawberry, green tea, and some other flavors. Wheelchair accessible and friendly owners/staff are more than helpful and accommodating.
(4)Travis M.
Ordered the spaghetti with chicken and mushrooms. If I never asked for Parmesan cheese and pepper flakes, I would have gave them a 1 star. There was absolutely no taste and it was a little dry for me. My gf ordered some kind of noodle soup with fish balls, which was decent but a little salty. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing as there is a large selection to choose from, but I don't think I will be back.
(2)Brian L.
I've never noticed this place. Went to lunch today with my dad and a old family friend. Decor is nice. Ordered the calamari rissotto. I've had better, but this was much more affordable. Prob would return
(3)Diamond Girl L.
Not bad for Hawaii standards.
(3)Milica N.
After having been turned away from Banana Leaf - when my friends and I craved delicious Italian goodness - we found our way over to Anytime Cafe. I was a bit apprehensive, to be honest, but I can't tell you how pleased I was with the choice. First off, the menu selection was great!! it was REALLY great!! We were very hungry, after a very long and busy day, so we ordered all kinds of delicious goodness!!! I had the Caesar salad - which was HUGE and just delicious, if I do say so myself. Also, we shared a veggie pizza which was just fabulous and great for the 3 of us. Oh, and pork cheeks. I can't remember the last time I saw THAT on the menu, but they were not bad. As I've said, I'm not a big pork person (just don't care for it ordinarily, though I find myself trying it when I visit Hawaii....huh...lol) but it was pretty good! My entree was a chicken and mushroom risotto. Let me just say this...it... was...PHENOMENAL!! It was just...perfect. It was seriously one of the best risotto dishes I've had in a VERY long time. I thought the flavors were deliciously balanced between the chicken and mushrooms and it was just so delectable I could barely contain myself!! Seriously, you've GOT to try this, if you are a risotto fan. It was superlative! We finished with a mango sorbet/shave ice dessert. It was adorned mango balls (yes, I said it. They were little balls filled with mango juice...hmmm...have never seen that before, but they were delicious once I grew a set and tried them! LOL) and grass jelly, and halo halo. And this GIANT mound of mango goodness!!! It was HUGE and amazing and so refreshing. Of course, by the time dessert rolled around, we were already pretty stuffed, but we were determined to do it! LOL And boy, did we! We had to roll on out of there, but it was so worth it. Oh, and the Thai tea was delish!!! One of my favorite beverages, actually, so it made me happy that it was so good here! Oh, and the server was soooo cute!! Such a doll!! So sweet!! I am sad to admit I didnt get his name, but the next time I go - and believe me I will go back - I will see if I can find him. :) He was great!! Actually, everyone there was very nice. :) Highly recommend giving this place a shot. It's fabulous!! :)
(5)Sonia D.
I can't believe they have Hai Nan Chicken Rice even though it was $12.95 it was totally worth it to me! YUM
(4)James B.
Great service! Ordered the peanut butter French toast. Yum!!!
(4)Anne A.
I had heard about this place but didn't go until last week. A write-up said they had Hainan Chicken Rice. We had visitors who knew what authentic Hainan Chicken Rice is since they lived in Singapore, and ate it regularly at a mom and pop shop. Our visitor was totally impressed and told the waiter that this was authentic. He wanted to order seconds but we said "no" and ordered one of their interesting snow/shave ice desserts. It was something I've never had before. Very refreshing. A good meal. One disappointment thing was their inflexibility. They had dishes which they served with fried rice. I just wanted to have friend rice, but wouldn't let me do it. I thought that was odd. So I had the oxtail soup which was good, but it seemed oily compared to the one at Asahi Grill. But good.
(4)Toan D.
We've been there 5 times. Great place for small pupus and drinks. Very reasonably price and 90% of the food is very good. Combination of Italian & Chinese, flavors. Pastas, lasagnas dishes along with steam clams & eggplants. Only dish that we didn't like was the calamari. It smelled like the streets of Chinatown. Otherwise it was great. Service was awesome. Mike the waiter was always friendly, effecient & knowledgeable about the food.
(4)Dougie P.
As far as the pasta goes....perfectly done noodles in a somewhat comforting dry herb based marinara sauce. Garlic bread accented the pasta well. Not of the typical heavily margarine/butter laden variety, the g.bread was pleasantly seasoned with a controlled amount of butter. Somewhat impressed at this place as I write this. Ready and willing to try more items from their menu.
(3)Kelvin T.
From the former owners of Orchid Cafe, comes a more modern hong kong cafe style restaurant. The first time you step inside, it's super clean and the furniture is nice. I ordered the Milk Tea and Baked Pork chop on fried rice, a HK classic. The milk tea was really good, and had enough flavor, unlike instant milk teas, etc. Good caffeine! The pork chops were kind of too skinny and not fried, but the taste was really good. The baked fried rice was good, but I think I'll order the other baked dishes next time. I also tried the pasta, which was ok, of course not Assagio's, but good enough, and the House Burger was super tasty, not overcooked, and very juicy. Fries were fresh too. The portion size is ok, nothing crazy, and the price is mildly pricey, but nothing extravagant. Overall, I'm glad to add this to the list of available places to eat in Kaimuki on an average weekday.
(4)Eric L.
Service was really bad; when i've read that dishes comes out staggered in recent reviews i couldn't fathom it was honestly true even on a slow night (two other tables one arrived at the same time the other was nearly done with their meal). Experiencing it first hand it was just horrible. I was nearly half way done before the wait staff came by to keep us updated on the lagging order. The quality of service is horrible the food mediocre (meat lasagna had more cheese than meat). The wait staff seemed tired and not too observant. I hear this establishment was the creation of the same owners as the previous resident, Banana Leaf .. maybe there was a reason why that one failed too.
(2)klint s.
i had the loco moco it was great i give it a 8 but my girl orderd the hana chicken it came with sewer water soup that was a 1 star the chicken was good but needed more sauce but our server was good we were the only customers in there maybe we didnt know somthing they knew like the sewer soup beware we also tried the peanut butter french toast it was also great really good my girl was still hungry so we orderd the french toast also
(2)Curtis L.
good risotto.....service was good..and attentive.....closes at 11pm though...so Anytime Cafe is misleading...
(4)Abbey Y.
Went with my boyfriend and a bunch of friends the other night. I got the Hainan chicken for $11.95 (+$2 if you want the thigh) so to me it was a bit pricey. But the food was definitely tasty :) My boyfriend got the eggplant Parmesan and it was very delish! Our group of ten also ordered the spaghetti and meatball, a burger, unagi don (dont know why they have it in a chinese + italian restaurant), shrimp dumpling noodle, and garlic mushroom spaghetti. All in all I think all the food was pretty decent. The price isn't so bad either and the atmosphere is quite unique. It's a far cry from all the other eateries around that small kapahulu mall. The service was great :) I'll definitely be back another time to try some other dishes. Oh and their dessert was awesome. I tried a similar dessert dish like this in Hong-Kong and I never thought I'd get the chance to try it back here. The only thing was that I wish they'd have a larger variety of flavors to their dessert.
(4)Kayla K.
The food was good but the service was gnarly. My friend got the mushroom chicken risotto. I got the shrimp dumpling soup. When I got it it had no noodles so I was like oh okay...my fault. So I asked for a side of noodles because I didn't get what I wanted. Instead of getting just the noodles. The guy gave me a whole other soup with noodles. And then I told them I just wanted the noodles and they said they did give me just the noodles. And then another one of them (like a smartass) says you shoulda just ordered both in one soup. Which I thought I did but I guess I read the menu wrong when I said "shrimp dumpling soup"! Honestly though if I have a bowl of soup in front of me and I ask for a side of noodles why would you bring the noodles in MORE soup?! It was not a fun experience. I had to pay $5 more for that stupid side. What went from what could hve been 4 stars went to 2 because of the staff's stupidity. If I could I'd give them a 2.5 stars rating because it is better than a 2 but at the same time it isn't a 3. I will say though that the meal was delicious. And it is well-priced (if you don't get your order screwed up). I would go again and do recommend this place to other yelpers to try. I just warn you to be careful of what you order. I learned that the hard way here.
(2)Pam S.
Hear so much about the won ton min and it surpassed my expectations! the noodles are al dente and even made a great breakfast the next morning. Yes, the portion is generous. Going back for more of that delicious broth. Clams were ono too as was the pork cheeks.
(5)Donnie K.
I went to Anytime Cafe with my friends and I was impressed first with the cleanliness of the place and it's decor. The server was very courteous but THE GEM was their food. We ordered family style and the portions were generous! Everything was DELICIOUS - the cheeks, calamari - so soft and tender!, the onion pancakes - so ONO!, the shrimp dumplings and chicken wings but the creme De la creme was the mushroom-chicken risotto! A five-star experience at reasonable prices!
(5)Donna L.
I love that Anytime Cafe is open 'til late, because I always have a bad habit of eating late dinners. It's always a challenge to find something decent to eat after 8pm here in Honolulu. Anytime Cafe offers a unique combination of Chinese/Taiwanese and Italian food. Let me be clear, though, this is not a fusion place. They just offer both Asian and Italian cuisines under one roof. How cool is that?! It's perfect for my indecisive self! There's bound to be something for everyone here. I've only eaten here twice, but both times the food was delicious and on point! I had the seafood risotto the first time, and it was really flavorful and comforting. I tried my friend's mushroom risotto and that was really good, too. You basically can't really go wrong with their risottos, if you're looking for something hot and hearty to fill up your belly! On my most recent visit, I tried their Asian offerings. I had their shrimp dumpling noodle soup, and that was fantastic -- piping hot broth, lots of flavor, gigantic shrimp dumplings filled with big ol' pieces of shrimp and lots of fungus, and just the right amount of perfectly cooked noodles (I ordered it with the skinny noodles and they were nice and spring-y in texture). My friends usually order the green tea and taro Taiwanese ice/snow(?) desserts, and those are usually a nice light way to top off a meal. The place itself has a nice warm, ambiance -- soft lighting with modern accents. It's definitely a nicer setting than your typical late-night food establishment. Oh, and their prices are very reasonable for what you get, which is another plus!! Service is pretty good for an Asian place. I might be biased. They were good sports for putting up with our silly group and all our shenanigans, so I give them kudos for that haha! All in all, a great place to grab a proper meal in the later hours of the evening!!
(4)Dabushman D.
What can you say about an establishment as confused about their identity as a clinically diagnosed schizophrenic ...really ,you describe your eating establishment as Italian /Chinese!!!! Anytime cafe...this one's for you , Anytime you want to inhale putrid nauseous air ...this is for you. Anytime you want to sit in dirty slimy tables and chairs... this is for you. Anytime you want greased stained menus with over 700 items in it...this one's for you. Anytime you get your water glass smelling funny and tap water cloudy....this is for you. Yet, we sat there grazing thru your menu & specials. AHA!!!! Finally we wanted to order an item from your very confusing menu .... Like a good omen you were out of the menu item...just like that we got out in time. I know one thing I will not come back ANYTIME!!!!!!!!
(1)Elsie F.
This is the first time I've come here for a long time now. It's actually been a couple years & I think this place has gotten worse. First of all, I came here with my bf and a friend. We order 2 appetizers and 3 entrees because one of them said it wouldn't be enough food. As the food came out, there was way more than enough to fill all of us. One of my favorite dishes was definitely the shrimp risotto. The texture was perfect and it was really creamy. However, the baked seafood spaghetti we had was terrible because the squid went bad & it smelled. It made the entire pasta dish smell like it, so we told the servers. We were able to exchange it for the baked chicken and mushroom pasta instead. The other thing that disappointed me was the green tea snow ice. It looked nothing like the pic shown on the menu. There were no fruits or azuki beans included with the dessert. Overall, I'm probably not coming back to this cafe anytime soon due to their current standards.
(3)Eunice F.
I'm surprised i didn't get sick from eating the food there. I had the seafood pasta and the seafood just smelt bad! Especially my calamari smelt super fishy and slimy... It was horrible! I let my waitress know that I thought she should tell the chef that the calamari is spoiled and all she said was ok, I'll let them know.... They didn't even offer to ask if I wanted anything else or... It was just all around bad... I would never eat there again!!
(2)Mark S.
with over 100 menu items, I can't imagine how a restaurant can put out high quality food and I was right. We had the pork cutlet over fried rice (C-) and boiled chicken Chinese style (flavor and presentation was A, but the portion was too small to justify a $14 price). Very clean and nice service. Next time, I'll order the Won Ton Shrimp Noodles....ps: the mango pudding was very bland.
(2)Annie K.
Okay, I can't lie. I was a little hesitant to eat at Anytime Cafe. There were some mixed reviews on Yelp. Plus, the place was empty. But that's probably because it was 5:15pm. So the place was empty but the server mentioned that they had some reservations at 6:45pm so they asked us if we could eat by 6:45pm. Already annoyed from this unprofessional request. If you're going to figure out your own reservations situation, have the customers wait and discuss it in the back and not in front of the customers. Dont repeat the request several times. Anyways, after being irritated by the servers, the food was surprisingly good. I ordered a baked chicken and mushroom spaghettini with cream of corn soup. The alfredo sauce was creamy and just full of flavor. My daughter ordered the won ton fun and the won ton was stuffed with shrimp. It was great. Other than the rude service encounter in the beginning, the service actually ended up pretty good. They came to fill up our water and drinks. They checked in with our table quite often and the food was pretty decent. Not a bad place to have dinner.
(4)Jennifer Y.
Four stars for mediocre service and them running out of green tea snow ice. But, the food made up for lack of customer service, that, and the decor. My friend and I ordered the pork cheek and pork chop which were both really good. My friend ordered a salad for herself. The decor was cute and kind of had an upscale feel to it, with the lighting and the wooden floors, but I liked it. I didn't know this place existed because it's tucked away in a corner but I was pleased with it. Kudos to my friend who knows her restaurants.
(4)T I M O L.
What a joke. I ordered pork chops. Was thinking a whole pork chop to eat. They cut it in pieces mixed with all this garlic stuff and vegetable. What? They don't know what they are doing.
(1)Joseph K.
Been here once before and was happy the first time. But the second time was less than pleasant. First, the service is great. The waiter was attentive and he seemed pleasant. But the food was horrible. I ordered the tendon on noodles. Holy Moley. They gave four small pieces of meat and a couple pieces of tendon. The noodles were bland and dry. My friend got the ox tail noodle and it was bland and flavorless. I like the atmosphere and it's never crowded, which is why I liked going here but I don't know if I'm going to be back. The Italian dishes are better, so maybe if you stick to that you'll be happier. Funny that the Vietnamese food would be bad, the cooks are Vietnamese from what i can tell; go figure.
(2)Lindsay J.
It's funny how sometimes you tend to judge a book by its cover... I am guilty of that offense in regards to this restaurant. I thought about giving it a try a few times, but always ended up going to "good ole reliable" Gina's a few doors down. My friend took me here for dinner, and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and food. First off, it is a sit down restaurant, which I never would have guessed from glancing at it from the outside. The food they serve is an eclectic mix... I want to say it's Chinese, Italian and American. Where else can you order look fun, risotto, and a burger all in the same restaurant? I have had dinner here twice now, and can confidently suggest my faves: for appetizers- Thai style pork cheeks w/spicy dipping sauce (freaking delicious... I think the sauce may have a little bit of crack mixed in because its addictive!) and baked garlic chili wings (very flavorful and love the lemongrass), and for an entree- beef brisket and tendon noodle soup w/thin noodles (tender, fatty pieces of brisket, seriously melt in your mouth... add a few dashes of sriracha to give the soup some kick). I have yet to try their dessert since I'm always stuffed after eating and have no space left in my tummy. Note to self for my next trip there: save room for dessert! :)
(4)may g.
It started out like a regular dinner to support a business in the neighborhood . We got our drink orders in and proceeded to order our dinner. These are the sequence of what happened next resulting in this review. Since we are usually happy diners, I don't think I've ever posted a one star review. 1. We order lasagna, chicken Parmesan, clams with pasta, sautéed mushrooms and garlic bread. During the ordering waiter #2 interrupts our waiter and they talk about something. (Should have been a heads up) 2. After a wait out comes the appetizer and bread. 3. Waiter #2 delivers a baked spaghetti dish and we say we didn't order this. He finds waiter#1 and confirm that we didn't order this. He then says the lasagne would take 15 minutes. So while deciding what we were going to do #2 waiter puts the dish down, says "I am putting this down because it's heavy and walks away"! Flabbergasted my son-in- law decides to take the dish. 4. I get the chicken and meanwhile daughter is waiting for the clams. We wait and wait. Finally flagging down the waiter and he says it'll be right out! 5. She gets the dish and it tastes awful! No taste at all so she needs to add salt and everything else to make it edible! 6. Food quality was terrible! The chicken "breast" might have been a formed patty, the sauce was comparable to Ragu and of course the clam dish was inedible The waitstaff or manager did not stop by once to see how we were doing. We paid and got out! My daughter had to go next door and get Duck Noodles since she hadn't eaten all day! What a waste of money and time!
(1)A Y.
Went to breakfast with friends on Saturday, Was impressed with service and was told to go back for the pig feet. Took spouse back last night. Ordered the braised pig feet, mushroom orzo, shrimp dumpling with noodle soup, and choi sum with oyster sauce. Ordered at 6:30 p.m. Orzo showed up first (like an appetizer) even though spouse said he was having his orzo with pig feet. By the time pig feet and other entree's arrived orzo was cold! Orzo was delicious, pig feet was so...so. Lots of noodles, little broth. Patrons came in, received their meals and checks and left before us! Waiter gave us our leftovers to take home but no check. We had to ask for the check!
(2)Amy G.
Chinese and Italian? Can one chef really cook 2 ethnic foods well enough to please my taste buds? I wasn't one to judge them yet as I work in a place that sells Japanese food and pizza. Yes we fry up katsu and make fresh pizza's daily and we're pretty good at it. I can't remember when I first came to try this place out, but one of my favorite dishes from here is the salmon alfredo! oh so creamy and yummy. I also love the rissotto here as it's one of the best I've tried on the islands and the only 2 other places I've tried rissotto from are very expensive restaurants. Also, the prices for these dishes are very reasonable compared to a lot of other expensive places like Asssagio's (which I am not a fan of taste wise) Anyways, I haven't actually tried any of their Chinese dishes but I do want to try their Hai Nam Chicken which is a favorite dish of mine. I have been here for breakfast once before and got their stuffed french toast which I really enjoyed as well.
(4)Teri N.
Love the Strawberry Ice!!
(5)Reimi D.
Been here twice now. The first time I had the calamari risotto, the second time the mushroom risotto. Loved both dishes, but of the two my favorite is the mushroom risotto. It was yummy and filling. My hubby got the baked pork chops the first time, the loco moco the second time. No complaints. I really like the ambiance of this place. I've been here when it was slow and busy--both times the service was friendly and quick, though the last time they had a party of about 20 so they were rushing a bit, and I had to wait a while for a water refill. But with that said, I like coming here. I like the choices; I love how you can get fancy with a risotto or just have a simple sandwich--the kind you would make at home. The setting is comfortable, and the prices are reasonable. I have not tried the Chinese dishes except the turnip cakes, which we always get as an appetizer. DELICIOUS. I would recommend this place--it's a great alternative to other 24 hr restaurants. Parking can be lame depending on the hour but that's Market City in general.
(4)Wendy C.
I've been way too spoiled by cantonese style cafes back in California. $4.50 for a lemon iced tea.. and $15.95 for a baked pork chop. Ordered an appetizer for $7.. and ended up paying plus tip close to $30 for lunch. whattt?!?! my advice: skip the lemon iced tea... skip the pork chop.. the only thing that I tasted that was worth the money was the pork cheek appetizer. That was surprisingly really good.. too bad everything else was pretty bad :( I may or may not give this place another shot.. just not sure if my wallet allows for it right now.
(3)Lisa Y.
Great food, wonderful service, reasonably priced with delicious food from pizza, pasta, won ton soup, rice soup, calamari, sweet potato fries, burgers...everything is amazing ! Don't forget the desserts! My favorite is the mango shaved ice or the Red Bean and grass jelly or was it the tiramisu...
(5)Chastity S.
Where to go to dinner tonight was the question. My friend and I walked around Market City, and stumbled upon Anytime Cafe. It should be called Anykine Cafe because they have all kinds of different foods: Italian, American, Chinese, even dim sum items. We walk in and it's pretty nice in there. We get seated right away. I ordered a burger, the big picture of it in the menu makes it look mouth-watering! I also ordered the plantation ice tea, it came in a cool tall cup, but I think the plantation iced tea at Sam's Kitchen is way better. The burger I got looked just as delicious as it did in the menu, however the taste was lacking flavor. It was just kind of plain- if it's a house burger at least put some kind of special sauce or something to make it different than just a normal hamburger. The reason I only gave this place 2 stars was partly based on the taste of the food, but the main reason I gave it 2 stars was because of the lack of customer service. Not once did a waiter come to check up on us. I mean I can understand if the restaurant was busy, but it wasn't. We had to wave someone down to just to get the check after waiting 20 minutes with our plates obviously empty. One of the workers was just talking story with some guy the whole time. After we got the check and was waiting for someone to take it to process, only then did someone come around with water. I just couldn't believe it. I mean don't get me wrong, it's not like I wouldn't go back to the place because there's many things on the menu that i would want to try, but they seriously need to work on their customer service. At least pay attention a little more lol.
(2)Vanessa C.
This is a family favorite. We love the beef and tendon soup noodles (ask for chili oil!), the corned beef hash, the taro and mango flavored snow ice, the mushroom risotto, and the Vietnamese iced coffee. The lady owner Cindy, seemed aloof when we first started going but she's actually incredibly nice and always plays with my kids. When we leave after brunch, I am always tempted to tell the poor folks waiting for a seat at Cafe Kaila that there's a good alternative right in front of their eyes!
(5)Kim M.
Anytime Cafe is located in Market City Shopping Center, in the corner near Cafe Kaila. Parking is available just like for any other place in the shopping center, but it's pretty chaotic. This restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside. Nicer, too. And judging by the decor, one would think this place is a typical Asian restaurant serving up Asian fare... But, uhhhh, it's Italian?! The menu features a plethora of local and Chinese-influenced dishes, but to categorize this restaurant as "Italian" is beyond me. The menu does, however, have some "Italian" dishes... Also, seeing this type of hodgepodge menu makes me think of that old that saying, "jack of all trades, master of none." I'm not sure how "good" everything really is.. But since the menu is beyond extensive, picky eaters will likely have no problem here. I had the Caprese. yelp.com/biz_photos/mvBv… It was nothing out of the ordinary, but I'm glad they do take out! And I got my bf a shrimp dumpling noodle soup. The dumplings and broth were both pretty good, but not very memorable. We had some other things, too. Sadly, I don't really remember if they were good or bad. I guess I will have to try this place again, since I think they added more items to the menu since my last visit. Yelp 365 - #149/365
(3)Valerie R.
Little hidden treasure in market city shopping center. The food is Asian meets Italian American cuisine. Sounds a bit much, but trust me, the food is to die for! Some must try appetizers that I have had: pig cheeks with an awesome garlicky dipping sauce, choysum with oyster sauce, and some kind of spicy chicken wing. For my entrée, I always get the Loco Moco with fried rice cuz their gravy is again, to die for!! Their service is on point, never had a empty water or wine glass for long, and the waiters there have the best customer service I've experienced especially in a non fine dining place. All in all, if I didn't l Iive so far from this place, this would be a staple every week, but the drive is very well worth it. On a side note, my husband did not want me to make this review because he says now everyone will be going there...lol
(5)casey j.
We came here once by recommendation and we must return before we head home. For a Chinese-run restaurant, we were wonderfully surprised by the great service. I had wonton soup, large wontons and yummy. We also had clams spaghetti. Hmm hmm good! We ended our dinner with must have mango shaved snow. Very light and refreshing. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Melissa C.
My favorite here is the baked pork chop with fried rice. A very nostalgic dish since my father would always make it for me as a little girl. The side salad along with it is a great side, I've never ordered it with soup. The milk tea is also excellent as they give you a little jar of sweetener for you to adjust to your desire. Parking sucks at Market City, but going at off hours always helps. A nice clean restaurant that we will frequent again and again.
(4)Shayna O.
A friend of mine invited me to this quiet little hole in the wall. It was definitely not what I expected because the outside looked run down but the inside was nice though the further in I got, the decor lost it's nice factor. I ordered from the lunch menu, I think it was a Spaghetti and cut Clam pasta with white wine and garlic, and the food came real quick. I'm not a world class chef, but the noodles in our pasta on our table seemed a bit under cooked. My friend had some hard noodles in her Baked Spaghetti as well. The taste was alright, but my main problem was the hard noodles, it was flimsy but still hard and under cooked. The one thing I liked was the soup that came with my pasta. It was a Creamy Tomato soup, it was good but the croutons in there had an odd after taste, though it was still delicious. I want to say that I will try and give this place another chance in the future, but that's still up for debate.
(2)James C.
Great food, I love the mochi waffles, they are a really unique take on a very common breakfast. The wait is very short if you even have one which is odd because next door the line is always an hour long and their food isn't nearly as good. They have great meals for anytime in the day would recommend it to anyone
(4)Charisse T.
Okay, I'm not sure if I was just unlucky and they were having a rough night or what. I was going to give them 2 or 3 stars based on the food because it was average. Even though my chicken Parmesan looked like a patty with cheese thrown on top. And when asking my family how they liked it they replied with so so and not great. With that you may ask why I said they may have had a rough night? Well, the service. We went in and were a bit confused because there's no host. Until someone came out and told us to sit down. We got our menus and later got our waters. Everything was okay up until the point where we ordered. Then things went downhill. From there the waiter ignored us. Not even a brief how is your food so far? It took at least four or five times of them walking back and forth to notice that all our waters were empty. We waited for at least twenty minutes after we finished eating for someone to come check on us. And then we finally flagged them down to ask for the check and the waiter barely have an acknowledgement. He came back about five to ten minutes later with our check and I had to ask if I could have a box for my leftovers. He was quick to grab our check when we paid for it though. And now on top of things the food has upset my stomach. Will I ever come back here? Probably not.
(1)Milly C.
This unassuming place has one of the largest menus I've ever seen. They have everything from pasta to sandwiches to won ton mein to shave ice. I'm not sure what it is... but it seems like every Chinese owner feels the need to have as many items as possible on the menu and Anytime Cafe is no exception. I don't think I'll ever be able to try even half the items on their menu, but I really love their risotto. If anything, I would want to try every flavor of risotto here. It's perfectly cooked (some places make it really underdone) and reasonably priced. At first, it looks like the portions won't be filling, but it does the job! I also tried the snow ice here, but I didn't care for it too much. The flavors were a little too artificial tasting for me and slightly too sweet. I would probably go elsewhere to satisfy my sweet cravings. The Hong Kong style milk tea is different - it's not bad. You can definitely taste the tea; it's more prevalent here and it's not as sweet. It's barely sweetened at all. The service here is pretty good; they keep your waters refilled and don't hound you while you're eating but they don't neglect you either! I love how Anytime is open late; so I end up coming here when all other places are closed... I think more places need to extend their hours like Anytime! 31 Yelp Reviews Challenge: #23 of 31
(4)Cindy L.
Anytime Café is like Kit-n-kitchen, they specialize in Italian Asian fusion cuisine. The only big difference I noticed that is Anytime Café really loves to use tomato-base for their sauces. Prices were reasonable and portions were good. Hubby tried the pork chop fried rice and he sworn that the meat was tender and juicy. I had the calamari risotto, which had an overwhelming amount of garlic. Both had tomato-sauce on it. We also tried the mango snow ice, which was very refreshing after all that tomato and garlic.
(3)Michelle Q.
Anytime cafe is kind of like Kit N Kitchen. They are both Euroasian cuisine. However, I like this place a lot better. It's not the best pasta that I have ever had but it's pretty good. I got their baked chicken and mushroom spaghettini. It came with salad or soup and garlic bread which were equally as yummy. It came out to about $13. The service was okay. They did their job efficiently, but they weren't that friendly.
(3)Lora H.
The menu here is overwhelming! This little corner restaurant at Market City Shopping Center has a little of everything. Pasta, Ox Tail Soup, Won Ton Mein, French Toast stuffed with Peanut Butter, Omelettes, Hainan Chicken Rice, etc. etc. Something for every palette! And the food is pretty good, prices are good. So why 5-stars? Perhaps we went on an off day but the wait time and staff (or one person I should say) was not very pleasant. And it wasn't even busy but I guess that's what happens when you skimp and only have one person waiting on the entire restaurant. The Shave ice thing - not really shave ice, but similar, is soooooo good!!! I would go for just that! Amazing!! Definitely a place to eat if you can't figure out what you want to eat! There seriously is something for everyone here.
(4)Ethan S.
Anytime Cafe. Sometimes this place could have some bad service but the food could make up for that. I love the food here I usually order the Loco Moco. Yup I eat the local food in the Italian and Chinese place. I'm a rebel that's why. But it's expensive. But still the service should improve. Especially the manager or whatever.
(3)Jacob N.
Italian food made by Chinese people? At first I was a little skeptical, but then I thought about all the delicious Japanese-Italian restaurants there are out there, and figured it could possibly work. I've been here a couple times since, and have found that it's not bad after all. Upon entering the restaurant I immediately liked the decor. I don't know quite how to explain it, but maybe something along the lines of a modernized Italian villa... Or something like that. Anyway, the place is clean, and in good repair. Cracking open the menu and taking a look through it you'll notice that there are selections of Italian dishes as well as some Chinese and even a couple Japanese choices. Interesting combo. The first time I visited I ordered one of the risotto dishes, and the second time I got chicken picatta. Both dishes were alright. Nothing spectacular, but not bad. I think I want to try one of the Chinese noodle soups next time I go. Those looked pretty good. I tried a couple of their desserts on my visits. Taiwanese snow ice (like at frost city, but not quite as good) with one mango flavor, and one taro flavor. They were both refreshing, but not spectacular. The service here was pretty good both times. They were attentive, but not really especially warm and friendly. One of the things I liked most about this place is that, as their name implies, they're open late. I will definitely come back here to try more of their slightly eclectic mix of food.
(3)Lori I.
This review is only for the SNOW ICE. I do not claim to be a snow ice expert, my only other experience with SNOW ICE is my 10+ times I've been to Frostcity, and I was curious to compare the two. The STRAWBERRY SNOW ICE (around $5) arrived first and while it's a bit cheaper than Frostcity's large size ($6), you get a little bit more toppings and snow ice but it was too sweet and you can taste the powder mix they use to make their flavors. They don't skimp on toppings at this place: popping boba, star jellies, strawberries and some kind of syrup looks nice but in the end is overpowering and was just too sickeningly sweet for me. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The TARO SNOW ICE arrived next and this is one flavor that Frostcity does not have, which is why I ordered it. You can definitely taste the powder mix in this one, but they were sneaky and added a few slices of real taro as topping to try and keep it "fresh" but you can't fool me. This tastes like a frozen taro bubble tea drink and instead of the tapioca balls on the bottom of the drink, they threw a bunch of white popping boba balls on top. Halfway through this one I crunched on something hard. I thought it was ice but it didn't melt so I finally spit out what looked like a 1cm piece of GLASS! It turned out it was probably a piece of the container that the toppings were in, which still shouldn't have made its way into my dessert or my mouth!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… They did comp the taro snow ice because of that incident but I don't think I'll be back to try their other flavors. I'll stick with Frostcity.
(2)Crash D.
Just looking for a quick lunch around Kapahulu and wife and I found this place. I had a small side salad and calamari. Salad was exactly what was advertised. No frills, boring, short and to the point. To be expected. Calamari was very good, but slight overcooked on some of the thinner pieces. Still it was very good. Wife had an egg sandwich that came with fries and a salad. Average, no complaints from her. In all, this place is just weird from a menu standpoint. Italian, Chinese, American......that's a new one for me. Honestly, seeing the varied menu kind of scared me. Probably shouldn't have been so judgmental in retrospect. I'd hit it again to try the risottos.
(3)Christine L.
I've been to this place twice now. Its very convenient because the menu has so many choices. If you cant find something to eat here you're ridiculous. First time I came I tried their pho-style soup, pretty yummy. This last time I tried the baked spaghetti and it was a big disappointment. Spaghetti was chewy and sticky like it had been sitting in a pot, and I'm pretty sure the sauce was canned. No flavor at all. My vietnamese iced coffee was good though. They also make a very good corn soup which has lots of garlic in it. My bf got the garlic shrimp pasta. Same problem with the noodles and the shrimp had clearly been frozen. Maybe I'll just keep this place for late-night snacking and dessert. Thei snow ice is really yum. Kind of like a creamy version of shaved ice. I'll be back but maybe not for awhile.
(3)Anson G.
Bottom line: gourmet presentation and menu, but short-order style cooking. This place sits next to the ever so popular Cafe Kaila in Market City shopping center. They are only lightly busy. They have a very contemporary dining area, and very attentive wait staff. Their menu shows very appetizing sounding menu items as well. When the food comes out, it was very well prepared, and looks appetizing. You wonder how they are able to keep their costs reasonable, when all signals point to a higher price-point. However, when you get a taste, you realize how they managed to cut costs. Most of their food here, although still tasty, feels like it was bought at Costco, and then prepared by a short-order cook. Meaning, expect a slightly heavier seasoning, and slightly greasier presentation than the menu might suggest. Their menu options, reasonable pricing, and nice atmosphere warrant a visit if you're in the area. We'll likely be back, but maybe we can ask for a little less oil - I think this place would bump up to a 4 star quite easily if they had a lighter hand with the cooking oil.
(3)Kelly G.
Yum! Mushroom & Chicken Risotto! Boo! Possibly Costco chicken? Takes credit card which is nice. Tea is extra. Overall, not terribly impressed, but would come here for HK style food.
(3)Cher Y.
First time here and it was pretty empty with just one table occupied in addition to ours. The atmosphere was nice and the service was great as the servers were very attentive. I was excited to try their food; however, I was a bit disappointed. The peanut butter French toast looked NOTHING like the picture in the menu. It looked like they used the same cooking oil they used to cook the meats. It tasted bad.
(2)Brian B.
Some fusion restaurants manage to get things right and blend the best of both worlds, others completely miss the mark... Thankfully I have to say that Anytime Cafe hits the mark overall and is a good fusion of Asian & Italian. Here at Anytime Cafe they have a wonderful blend of different Chinese with Italian dishes. There is your usual fried rice but with a twist, and various pasta dishes that blend together beef, pork or chicken. I had the baked pork chop with fried rice which was interesting but tasty. It felt like I was eating a parmesan-ish type dish with rice which was odd but not totally out there. They also have alcohol here, so if you want a nice drink to go with your meal you can order sake. Thankfully the sake was nice and chilled and was very easy to down which I can't say about a lot of other places. Anytime Cafe is basically the Asian slant for Asian/Italian fusion, so this basically makes it the Asian version of Angelo Pietro's which is also another favorite. The other nice thing about this place is that it's clean and the wait staff is friendly and gives good descriptions of the various entrees on their menu. This place is located in Market City so the parking is plentiful, it's tucked a little bit into the corner by Fun Factory so you may miss it if you don't know where to look. If you want a decent fusion restaurant and can't decide on Italian or Chinese, come here for a nice selection of both!
(4)Seika O.
This place open until late and has variety of drinks. I tried their tea it was really good. I like the rice soup, I could not find in many places in Hawaii. The food in general was good. I have tried noodle, pasta, and soup. This place reminds me of places in Japan.
(4)Amara E.
Decided to stop by Anytime Cafe for a late night dinner with friends. This place is known for their Hong Kong style food. Looking at the menu, there is a lot of Western food! I ordered the caprese. Didn't realize that it came with a salad, but had I known, I would've asked for the sauce on the side. I guess after eating a few caprese in my life, I have to say, this one did not live up to my expectations. Tomato and basil was not fresh at all! You could see the basil pretty dried up and the tomato slices were dried up at the ends from being cut and left out for too long. The thing that detracted from the flavor the most was that the plate was drenched in balsamic vinegar and salad dressing. It was way too overpowering... My friends ordered the beef brisket noodle and the tripe noodle. They said that it was just okay. What's preventing me from giving this place a two is the service. It wasn't top notch, but it wasn't terrible. They were courteous enough. If you're looking for a quick bite, I'd say give it a try and see what you think. But of you're looking for authentic Hong Kong style places, I'd look elsewhere.
(3)Gina M.
Wanted to try this place and finally tried it last night. My husband had the calamari, pizza, and green onion pancake. I had the chix & mushroon Risotto & my friend a the beef brisket lo mein. The pancake was dry and bland. It tasted and smelled like cardboard. The pizza wasn't bad but if you eat two, the taste gets boring. The calamari was bland and the sauce was so so spicy but really no flavor. The Risotto was okay. It was rather salty. The brisket lo mein was the best of all. I wouldn't mind going back to try other stuff but I wouldn't consider a go to place on a regular basis. The restaurant itself is clean! And it stays open late.
(3)Debbie L.
I've been to Anytime Cafe a few times already. I've never had a bad experience here. Whenever I go to a restaurant, I have a bad habit of always ordering the same foods. I usually order either the Chicken Parmesan or the Shrimp Risotto. Unfortunately, I've gotten sick of eating both of them. So it's time for me to try something new on the menu, but nothing else on the menu seems to sound appealing to me. Their menu has a wide variety of foods such as Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. So if you're not too sure what you're craving to eat, just come here and you'll for sure find something (I'm a really picky eater so it's still hard for me to find something here). What I do like about the restaurant is that their open late, so if you get off of work late, it's one of the few places that are open. Also, their location is very convenient. It's located in Market City, with a somewhat large parking lot. Sometimes it gets crowded because of all the Foodland customers but at night, there's lots of parking available. Just a heads up though, most of the parking lot is under big trees so don't be surprised when you see some presents on your car. XD
(3)Emi N.
I love Anytime Cafe and I've been here countless times. I don't remember having a single bad experience other than some minor service flaws (no big deal). Their menu is Half-Italian-ish, Half-Chinese/Taiwanese-ish, with some sprinkles of local and American choices--yay, a solid "hapa" restaurant! We normally order from the Italian-side of the menu and the quality and flavors are very consistent. The desserts are also excellent. I always tell myself that I'll try something from the Chinese side of the menu, but being the Italian-food lovers that we are, the Italian menu always win! The pasta dishes are comparable to that of Banana Leaf & Pasta Cafe in McCully, but are slightly less expensive. I think they have the same owner? I also love the paintings on the walls and the vertical, rectangular shape of the restaurant, and the modern decor. My favorites: Mushroom Risotto, Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo, Plantation Iced tea, Mango Pudding (dessert-favorite!), and Tiramisu (dessert).
(4)Peaceful T.
came in last sunday afternoon to a pretty empty restaurant. Enjoyed the lo mein brisket and the shave ice dessert. very convenient with market city parking and pretty inexpensive for a decent meal. thanks to Jarett (i think his name was) for recommendations and knowing his menu
(4)Joann Y.
There's a nice atmosphere here with an elegant image. I heard good stuff about the risotto here but it's just okay to me. The chicken alfredo is delicious. What I like most about the milk tea is that the liquid sugar comes in a little glass for you to pour in your desired amount. It's great for people who don't like it too sweet! The service is great. When I came for the first time when it just opened, my waiter was so enthusiastic that it made my experience even better. He really was surprisingly enthusiastic, but I didn't see him the other times I went back. The prices are okay and the food is pretty good. It surprised me the first time.
(3)Steevens A.
Their beverages were awesome. Had some Cafe Sua Da and also some milk tea and that was awesome. Their wings though, SUCKED BALLS! Don't get item #107, EVER. Fries were good. Service kinda sucks... took a while for them to get us ANYTHING... Why does this parking lot suck so much?!
(3)LeaDan Y.
When I first ate here, I was worried about the multiple personality disorder that the menu seemed to be suffering from, but I have to say, if you have absolutely no clue what type of food youre in the mood for, this place offers so much variety that its difficult to not find something that will satisfy. I love their taro cakes and calamari risotto but they also pho, pastas, local dishes, Chinese dishes, osso buco, shaved ice, tiramisu, i mean, seriously ... The name may sound silly, but really, "AnyTHING Cafe" is more appropriate. The service is attentive and ridiculously quick. Their dishes may not be the best tasting version of that dish that youve ever had but Ill stop here before I stop at Zippys or a plate lunch place.
(3)Rick L.
This is my second home because I spent way too many having dinner here. Very tasty food and those snow ice desserts is a winner! I would avoid their appetizers; most aren't very good except for their mushrooms. My favorite are their noodle soup dishes, they're delicious! The broth is amazing and beef stew and dumpling are out of this world. There's plenty of parking however it can be pretty packed sometimes. There is more parking in the back near Formaggio's.
(5)Ivana L.
The food is good but not great. But I very like the service. Gaven is the best.
(4)Melissa K.
The best oxtail soup I've ever had! So tasty! Forgot what my husband ordered (I remember it was orange in color), but it was also flavorful! Oh yeah...the appetizer we had was really good too. It was like BBQ strips (forget the name) Yum! Will definitely go back when craving a scrumptious meal!
(5)Debbie R.
If you are in the mood for food, this is the place! An eclectic mix of ethnicities ranging from Chinese, Filipino, Japanese to Italian. Something for everyone on the menu. The food tastes good, arrives quickly, portions are good and you leave full and satisfied. Be sure to save room for the "Snow Ice". Its . . . interesting. We got the Green Tea one, and it was good. I'd like to try all the flavors eventually. As the name implies, they are open late. This place is a winner, will definately put this one on my list to return.
(4)Bobbiemarie M.
Saw this in the aloha to go site and was caught up with the selection. Fusion of italian, asian, and some American and local favorites. Tasty and reasonably priced. Green Tea Snow Ice is da BOMB!!!
(5)Julie Z.
wonton noodle soup is a nono..i wouldn't eat it here. But my friends got really good dishes! wish i followed their taste buds. But, yeah liked the shaved snow. waiter was a bit rude, but oh well.
(2)Craig E.
Food is good. However they must have different kitchens. I ordered Chicken Parmesan and my wife ordered Jook (rice porridge). I got my food first. I was hungry so she told me to eat. I was trying to eat slow. But I had finished my meal. And she still didn't get her food. We asked the waiter why rice soup took so long. When that is the easier thing to make. They told us the Chinese cooks was busy?
(2)Jonathan L.
This is the one of the place that is open late if your craving Hong Kong style food with an Italian twist. They also have desserts as well such as shave ice. Located in market city and parking is plentiful if you go during the correct hours. Came here around 9 PM after exercising. The restaurant was empty, we were the only ones inside. The menu is huge it was really difficult to choose what I want to eat. However, I learned that when you go to a Chinese restaurant you should only order Chinese food. I ordered the stewed beef with egg noodles and my friend ordered the caprese salad. The food didn't take too long to come out because we were the only ones there. The caprese salad was surprisingly very good. It was even better than the beef noodle soup I ordered. My ordered came out after and I didn't like my entree. First of all they did not let me substitute my noodle with half fun and have mien. :( Secondly I had more tendon than meat. Lastly it was around $9 bucks for a bowl of okay noodle soup. To pay that much the food has to be spectacular and it wasn't. Just a okay experience nothing really great about this place. The decor is nice and open late for the people not wanting to eat Zippys. I would just come here for the dessert (shave ice) Other than that this place is meh...
(3)Alysha K.
I went to Anytime Cafe a bit skeptical because of all of the mehh reviews, but turns out, I'm actually surprisingly satisfied with my experience. Although I agree the service is a bit slow/lacking (hence 1 star less of what I would've gave), the food that I ordered was good! I got the salmon alfredo spaghetti and the pork & black egg rice soup (jook). I know, weird combination, but then again, the menu is kinda odd itself. They have stuff from pastas to pizzas to asian noodle soups to dimsum to shave ice! My pasta was deeeelish! The alfredo sauce was perfect. Good texture, right amount of flavor, butter, cheese, and creaminess. And the salmon chunks were cooked perfectly. Very tender. Not dry at all! I did have to ask a couple times as to where my jook was, but it finally came out (pretty much after everyone was finished with their meals already). It was okay. Definitely a bigger bowl than I thought it would be. Good to feed a few people at least. Needed to add shoyu, salt/pepper to it, but that's usually the case anyways. Then, it took a good 10 minutes or so just to get our check. Our waiter didn't check on us once either once we got our food. Oh well, I guess that's "typical" Chinese style anyways. What was not typical, however, was the cleanliness. This was definitely not the definition of a "hole-in-the-wall." The place was actually very clean! I would be back again to try more pasta dishes. I like their pastas over Banana Leaf Cafe's. Oh, and prices are reasonable too! One pasta dish is less than $10!
(3)Gordon Y.
Had the bone-in pork chop with pasta and mushroom gravy and choi sum. It was fantastic for $14.95.
(5)Shay F.
This is the old Banana Leaf in the corner of Market City. I went here for lunch today and had the French Toast with peanut butter ($5.50) because my friend said that it's pretty good. It was! I also had the Soup of the Day ($3.50) which was Cream of Vegetables. Sounded good, so I tried it. Mmmm good! I had a bite of my friends green onion pancake which was okay, and the chicken risotto (well, at least the risotto part) was good too. I've heard it's a hit or miss at this place, but so far so good.
(3)Ash K.
Very, very disappointed. My family and I have been here before, and the food and service was acceptable. This second time, I brought a friend with me since it was so good last time. We had a party of three and were seated immediately. It took 15 minutes to be served water, or to be acknowledged at all. We were not given a specials menu or were we told what the specials were...but the large party of 10 did. They seemed to get better service than we did. We ordered 3 appetizers, which ended up being served at the same time as our main dishes. (Not a big deal for some people, but one of my pet peeves...especially since we didn't order them altogether...) My chicken and shrimp spaghettini was horrible! The chicken and shrimp were swimming in a bowl of oil and spaghettini oils. I don't usually complain about pasta, it's my favorite food. But this time it was oily and had way too much garlic. We tried the look fun, too. It was mushy and tasteless, so we ended up not touching it. The food quality could've been overlooked if the service was good, but the service received that night was the worst I've ever experienced. The waiter mumbled instead of talked and the waitress had an attitude problem. We were checked on ONCE the entire 2 hours. My water was empty more times than it was full. It took us 15 minutes to get the check after we requested it AND we were charged for a soda we didn't order. We were so sick of it already, so we paid the bill and left. To top it all off, there was a guy by the cash register that looked like the owner or manager...he did NOT say goodnight or thank you as we left. Awesome mannerisms... Granted, the food was a lot better the first time I tried this place but I cannot stand horrible service. Not for a place with at least 4 waiters but hardly anyone to serve. They need more training.
(1)Cintamani A.
A restaurant that has great service but average food is forgivable. At least to a certain extent. You made a connect with them and feel to bad to think of them negatively. You'll go back there and give them another chance or more if you're in the neighborhood. Anytime Cafe is that type of place. I'm the type of person who either receives wonderful personable practically giggly service or just hostile rudeness. Anytime Cafe was completely empty so perhaps that was the reason for excellent service. The owner would help out when the waitress was elsewhere. Very gracious and friendly. Even though the menu may seem tacky and cumbersome I found it amusing and somewhat helpful. A mish mash of mostly pasta and dishes from Hong Kong. Shave ice is even available. Since it was raining I opted for a hot bowl of noodles with shrimp dumplings. It was excellent brothy goodness, typical noodles but the outer skin of the dumplings were overdone. It was still edible but disappointing. My mother was unhappy with her pasta until she drenched it in olive oil. The garlic bread was slightly odd tasting but not off putting that you still wouldn't scarf it down. The best dish was the choy sum. Overall it was just alright. One thing that was extremely noticeable is the fact you can tell that just by the appearance of the restaurant that the owner lovingly takes care of her restaurant. The owner is originally from Hong Kong so explains why there are dishes from there alongside pasta staples. She also makes and sells colorful beaded trees of life that are related to feng shui. They are rather cute and makes you think 'only in Hawaii...'. Oh, and they seem to be one of the few restaurants that's open until midnight in the area.
(3)Craig M.
The Anytime Café is located in the corner of the Market City Shopping Center in Kaimuki. Formerly known as the Banana Leafs, this restaurant has a rather large and varied menu consisting primarily of Chinese and Italian food. I was chuckling to myself as I sat and perused the menu. What should I call the food? Chintalian? Italinese? No matter, I was just being silly. Having seen Anytime Café when the wife and I had breakfast a couple of doors down at Café Kaila, I was a little intrigued about trying it out for the first time. People seem to be talking about its noodles and its desserts, but since it was lunch and I hadn't any breakfast, the Baked Pork Chops with Fried Rice jumped off the menu. And at $11.95, it seemed like a decent choice. Given the option of soup or green salad, I went with the salad. Somehow, cream of broccoli soup wasn't too appealing that day. According to the menu, the dish consisted of "pork chop and onions with our own tomato sauce over fried rice." I ordered a glass of iced Thai tea to wash everything down. Thai tea is basically a strong tea with milk in it; a tiny pitcher of simple syrup accompanied the tea for sweetening. The first thing I noticed upon being served was that the meat consisted of three thinly sliced portions of pork loin, not a pork chop. To me a "chop" connotes a "t-bone" with a little border of tasty fat. The pork was a bit on the dry side, but to their credit was tender. The tomato sauce was pretty tasty, like a mild spaghetti sauce, and when eaten with the pork, moistened it considerably. As for the fried rice, I was a little disappointed. It didn't seem fried, and maybe I'm used to fried rice with beaucoup ingredients in it, but all they had were some peas and cubed carrots. The peas were nice, though; they lent a little pop when bitten. By the way, I didn't notice any onions in the dish. No big thing, but perhaps they should have made at least a couple of onion slices visible to satisfy the nit-pickers like me. My verdict? It was a good meal ... an okay meal. It certainly wouldn't delight a gourmet palate, but it wasn't bad. Nice and average, I would say. I'm glad I tried Anytime Café. Would I go back? Maybe, but not anytime soon.
(3)k k.
The first time I came here a year ago, I was really happy with it. I had the baked pork chops and it was reminiscent of the ones I had in Hong Kong. I just went there this past weekend and it was bad!!! What happened? Our group also had the clam spaghetti, chicken piccata spaghetti and the vegetarian spaghetti. Everything was bleh. I was so disappointed and most likely will not return any time soon..if at all.
(2)Sovatha A.
This place reminds me of cafe style eateries in east LA, only that this is less crowded. Been to this place a few times, and there has never been line, so you get to a table right away. The food is decent and service is pretty good too. There's a good variety of asian-Western fusion food in the menu. The thing is last time I was there I ordered a noodle soup, and I tasted MSG in the broth. So if you don't like MSG, their noodle might not your thing. Would definitely go there again for their other food, but prolly not the noodle soup. The reason why it's not 5 star is I saw small roaches racing in the men's room when I went in there. Parking might also be difficult to find too. Other than these, it's a pretty decent place to eat.
(3)Arlette D.
okay so i found this place after looking up risotto on yelp and this is what came up.. After being so disappointed that Banana Leaf Restaurant closed, we decided to yelp risotto and everyone raved that the mushroom risotto was exactly the same as the one at banana leaf. And they were right!!! the food is great! so far i have taste the mushroom risotto that a friend had and i had the pork chop risotto, and someone else had the chicken and mushroom spaghettini, we also tried the calamari and for 5 bucks its awesome!!! actually all the food was great!!!!! i am so glad we decided to eat here! and the plus is they are open late so we have another choice other than zippys and likelike. Down side is on the take out menu they say they have a web site anytimecafehawaii.com and i have tried over and over but it doesn't work. also there is no menu online anywhere. so i
(5)Kenny W.
I ordered Osso Buco new menu. I was expecting rich and deep flavor from the "tomato" sauce and the osso buco itself. I was so dissapointed that the sauce was so bland, the meat needs more seasoning. Pasta needs 30 more seconds to cook.. The service was not that friendly.. I was putting aside my food for at least 5 minutes, and the waiter was not asking about the food and stuff. Pretty much dissapointed, and probably not coming back. But the Hong Kong Ice Milk tea was good.
(1)Reginald F.
Came on a rainy Saturday night around 10 pm Our ratings:the stars Salt and pepper pork chops American style**sliced pork sauteed with red and green peppers-definately not Chinese stiyle with hot peppers Pork chop risotto****great flavor of tomato with mushrooms and two boneless chops Moche rice**really no flavor-needed to ask for oyster sauce to enhance it Shrimp dumpling*****awesome -the filling had shrimp mushrooms and black fungus DESSERT-mango pudding had lots of pieces of mango and the flavor of mango through atmosphere family friendly-lots of regulars Staff was pretty attentive Not very noisy considering tables are open -no booths Price_very reasonable Definately a place to come again
(3)Juliana M.
Satisfying pasta AND price. Pasta was delicious, creamy and fulfilling. It also came with soup and garlic break, both sooooo good. I wouldn't mind eating here again. I think this place is super cute, serves all types of foods, so you have a wide variety of the types of foods you may crave for. The service was friendly and polite.
(4)Ethan D.
If you are looking for a good place to chow after a late night shift after work, then Anytime Cafe is an available option. The restaurant's decor is nice and pretty and is welcoming. What's not welcoming is the service. The place seems understaffed and under stress which comes off from the older waitress who gives off an unpleasant disposition. The food is meh. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan which was not too bad, standard compared to other restaurants, the Shrimp Wonton w/ Soup which was again average. Their homemade Fried Dumpling w/ their mayo sauce and their chicken caesar salad were subpar at best. The chicken in the salad and the dumplings were dull and unremarkable in every way. Parking is a bit crazy. Quite skeptical on a return back or even a recommendation. The only thing that wold make me come back is that it is open late in the night.
(3)Jayson N.
If your family is normal like mine, you've had this problem: What's for DINNER? (SILENCE) Yes, indecision and the age of dilemma of what to eat is a chronic problem in my family. After driving by the back side of market city to see what was open at 945 pm, my mom brilliantly said, "hey i bet anytime is open, after all why would they name themselves ANYTIME" Sure enough, anytime was open so we just parked and walked in. The servers are really hospitable and really knowledgable about their menu which by the way is no easy feat since you have anything from won ton mein to baked spaghetti. After browsing the extensive menu, i decided seafood bake sounded good. and we ordered.. (10 - 15 minutes roll by) mines came out piping hot but i was so famished i dug in. The seafood tasted decent, the noodles were okay, but after a while all i could taste was......... WHITE CREAMY SAUCE. There was a ton of it, and it was potent. I mean very creamy, very rich, very sloppy. However the white creamy sauce was FABULOUS on the buns that came with. Luckily the meal was served with a nice bowl of minestrone so i could cleanse my mouth after being overwhelmed by the sauce. If you like a lot of sauce with you noodles, this is definitely the dish for you. I will say that i've had the won ton mein from here before and it is quite delish. The price is fairly reasonable considering you'd have to travel to chinatown to get a better bowl for a cheaper price. Eventually i'd like to try the pork chops so i guess i'll be coming back but its definitely a place i wouldn't mind trying again... Yelp 365 #03/365
(3)Lauren C.
I'm glad that there's another restaurant to add to my list of late night eats. The style of this cafe brings me back to my vacation in Hong Kong where cafes were practically on every corner. They have a mix of eastern and western influences...exactly how most cafes in Hong Kong are. I usually get the baked spaghetti since not many places have that and it brings me back to my hanabata days in school where I would be excited for the lunch bell to ring so I can get that mushy cheesy goodness. Their baked spaghetti comes with a side of soup or salad and I always get the creamed corn soup. After the soup with garlic toast, most of the time I don't have room to eat my spaghetti so I always have lunch the next day. I also enjoy the won ton mein because their noodles are so chewy and yummy...just like in Hong Kong! I introduced "authentic" (as authentic as it can get in Hawai'i) won ton mein and he too is a convert. The only thing is that the portion is a bit small and even after drinking the soup, I'm still not completely satisfied. My boyfriend gets it with extra noodles and that usually hits the spot. This is also a nice spot for me to dine with my parents since my mother is a bit picky about non Chinese food and this place satisfies both of our palettes.
(4)Danielle S.
LOVE THE VARIETY! One stop cafe :-) !! Their Oxtail Soup is delicious! Ordered through "Aloha 2 Go" & the food was still warm :-)
(4)Kim S.
Hmmm, I don't get the hype about this place...my friends like it too. The service was terrible (i.e. lazy, insolent girls) + the place was empty. Despite the numerous items listed on the menu, I didn't see anything worth ordering. I arrived late so saw the food everyone else ordered. The pasta looked boring & dry - not enough sauce. Pizza plain - great choice for kids. Wasn't in the mood for jook or hot noodle soup. Decided on a sandwich w/egg (scrambled) & tomato (they only had American cheese so I skipped it). It arrived with a bit of salad & fries (thin & crispy). Eh, it was ok, nothing I couldn't make at home for less than $7. Wish I got a caprese sandwich to go from South Shore Gill - cheaper & amazingly deeelish! I can skip this cafe anytime.
(2)Julie W.
Stopped at market city shopping center to grab dinner on valentines day. Our real date is later this week so we figured we'd get something decent with the kids. Not too shabby! The decor hasnt changed since it was Banana Leaf so (still cute and contemporary). I got a set menu with a lovely salad with fried seafood dumplings (yum), clam chowder pretty decent), a bone in, pan fried pork chop (super yum) and strawberry panna cotta for dessert. Hubby had a baked pasta that was rich and delish. Kid menu was decent and looked exactly the same as Banana Leaf's. Overall, I liked it and I'll be back :)
(4)Thomas L.
Took my family to eat there, three waiters and one waitress, 14 people total in the restaurant . Service sucked. Waited a long time to order. Waited long time to get a refill on our water I will NEVER eat there again. Telling all my friends not to go there. Your service SUCK. Big time. Food was not great either. Should not have left a tip.
(1)Billy W.
I've been coming here several times and it's pretty much the typical cafe you would find in Hong Kong. I haven't tried all the items on their menu but my favorite is the pork chop in tomato sauce with fried rice. That's a pretty classic dish in Hong Kong and they make it pretty well. The Hong Kong-style milk tea is pretty authentic as well. It's not the sweet kind you would generally find here. It's more bittersweet where you can taste more of the tea itself. The sugar syrup you can add to taste. They have a variety of items to offer but I find that their pasta dishes are only okay, I've had better elsewhere. I did find their Plantation Iced Tea really good. It's a large glass and comes served with a piece of pineapple. While I haven't tried their snow ice dessert, I could see from other people's orders that it's pretty big and is the same style and presentation as Frost City's. Friendly service. I definitely recommend coming here if you haven't already, especially if you like places like Panya.
(4)Steve Y.
There's a certain aroma to this restaurant that reminds of marinaded toe jams. The service is so-so. I can't understand what the waiters are saying half the time. The food "looks" good on the menu, but other than that....it's rather bland. I've been here three times to try different dishes and I honestly haven't found one that really suits me.
(2)Krys Y.
I like that Anytime Cafe is open pretty late and that they have a wide variety of foods. I've had the pasta from here, the corn beef and egg sandwich plate with fries, and the iced Vietnamese coffee from here. My boyfriend has had the hamburger steak from here too and he said it was really good. I must say that everything that I've had from here is good. I always get take out for quick dinners or coffee on the run. The food doesn't come out particularly fast but they aren't slow either. The people who work there are mostly Chinese so they get right to business when trying to seat you or take your order. I HAVE to recommend the iced Vietnamese coffee from here. It's so delicious!!! A little on the expensive side,but it's my favorite from here. There's lots of seating inside and I always see the restaurant accommodating larger parties for lunch and dinner. It's pretty nice inside and clean. I come here pretty often and I'd recommend it to people who are looking for something to eat but can't decided on any one particular type of food.
(4)Inthira M.
I haven't come here in a while (I don't know what I was thinking!), but when the fiance mentioned that he wanted to eat here I said yes. Actually, I said "nevermind, I don't want to eat at CPK anymore I want to come here." For me, if I gave up CPK for your place you know you have a good thing going! Came on a Sunday and we were able to come in just before the rush and some larger parties were seated. We both already had in mind what we wanted to eat for our entree's so we browsed the appetizer list to see what we would want to share. We decided on the lemongrass chicken wings, green onion pancake, and for our entrees I had the baked pork with fried rice and he had the beef and tendon noodles. The lemon grass chicken wings were ok. I'm not sure if they marinate the chicken or not or if it is, how long it was marinated for, but just a few more hours of marination really would have brought the flavors out a bit more. It tasted decent, but the flavors were very subtle and sometimes the chicken just tasted like unseasoned chicken. The green onion pancake was horrible! It tasted like pure batter. We actually ate one each and just stopped. The entrees are where they redeemed themselves. My entree came with fried rice and three thinly sliced pieces of pork on top and then baked in the oven with a good amount of cheese. It also came with two pieces of their homemade garlic bread (oh so garlicky and yummy!) and a house salad (or soup if you want). This pork dish is genious. Whomever the chef is that thought Asian and Italian food would go together was genious! The fiance's noodles were also very good (they always are... we get it all the time). The first time I came to this place I couldn't stop coming back and then for some reason I stopped. Coming back again has made me get those sThis place can actually be addicting
(4)Kainoa C.
I really like there variety of flavors. They have a wide selection of foods, from Italian to oriental, and the desserts are refreshing end to the meal. All in all a great place to go if your in the mood for changing it up.
(4)kesha t.
We went for dinner there last nite because there is always a wait I usually go elsewhere, but a friend wanted to try something new so I picked this place. Once again there was a wait but this time we stuck it out, luckily sinew were late diners we didn't have to wait as long. The menu has a wide arrange of choices which made deciding what to order difficult. Upon seating we were helped almost immediately with drinks and starters, when we finally decided what we wanted our helpful waiter took our order promptly. The food came out hot and quickly they had a bit of a timing issue with the dishes but it was minor the complementary garlic bread tied us over long enough for the last dish to hit the table. I would definitely return just to try the rest of the menu.
(3)Jeremy G.
We showed up VERY late at night, at 12::15. They were supposed to close at 12:00 but they said it was okay and seated us anyway. I'm so glad they did, because the food was amazing. We asked the server what he recommended and he suggested that the risotto was very popular. He was right, it was fantastic. I got the pork chop risotto and my friend got the mushroom risotto. Everything plus 2 soft drinks together only cost us about 27$. That's less than I usually pay for 2 people at Denny's on a late night dinner run. So I'm never going to Denny's again, only the Anytime Cafe for me now. The menu is HUGE so I'm not sure how everything else on the menu tastes, however the two young ladies seated next to us were enjoying some green tea shave ice or something and they told us they come by for dessert all the time. So for the price this place is certainly worth every penny if you're getting risotto or dessert. I'm not sure how everything else is. We'll have to stop by again, the mini pizza's looked pretty good. Edit: Went back a second time, I ordered off the specials menu they provided and had some Raviolli with Truffle sauce. It was fantastic, my friend had a salmon pene from off the menu, it wasn't as good. So I guess the moral of the story is if you want good food here ask the server whats hot or take a look a the specials. Otherwise order somthing you would order at a typical Hong Kong style place and you'll be fairly pleased. On a side note going in too late is a misteak, they want your buisiness but they don't have the staff to support an all out full house at the 11th hour. If its just you and one other person you should be fine but if you go with 4 or more you're gunna be kept waiting a little bit.
(4)Gary F.
We had dinner here on a Saturday night after the movies. I kept reading about this place on Yelp and in the dining out. We got seated right away. i ended up having the pork chop risotto. The risotto was tasty. Pork chops were a bit small but ok. The taste of the pork chops were good. I'd like to try more. Overall a pleasant experience. Semi fast food. G
(4)Seth H.
The worst dinner I've had in recent memory, I don't know what I was thinking cause the item I chose was accurately described and I knew it didn't sound right but I ordered it anyway. I had the baked pork chops over fried rice with a tomatoey sauce on top, with some melted cheese. Was awful, had to eat a pint of Haagen-Dazs to wash away the taste. I feel much better now, most of the dishes are either Chinese or Italian but this was sort of a meld of the two, my son had a chicken alfredo pasta which he enjoyed but it was the dinner from Hell for me, won't be going back but it was my own fault for ordering what I did.
(2)Will C.
"One place, one dream." That's what it says over the throne in the bathroom. Based on their Cantonese food alone, i think i love it here. (cha can ting) in Hawaii? How long has this place been here for? Unfortunately I already had lunch before I arrived to met my new E-pal Bix! Nonetheless I pushed through and got shrimp wonton men, scallion pancakes and tripe. Then Homeboy, the server suggested pork cheeks, um yea that sounds bomb. AND it was. (The scallion pancake can be skipped). Bix got fish cake fen, which looked pretty legit too. The bill came out to about $40 and some leftovers for the next snack attack. They have all the Hong Kong cafe classics, sandwiches, rice porridge, iced coffees. Next time I'll try more noodles and ju fan (baked rice). Open fairly late and the server team kept my water glass full. Half the menu is their take on Italian classics as well, hmm... After this delightful journey, it made me wonder what else is out there on this rock that i am totally unaware of?!
(4)Jarrett H.
***1/2 is fair for this place. This place is more like Any kine cafe. There is just too many choices on the menu and I have no idea what their identity is. Is it Chinese or Italian or American? I actually ate here twice so that I could review this place a little better. The first time I went here I tried the special. Dumplings with special Mayo sauce. When I got them it was kind of interesting. It was a cross between Hargow and Siu Mai. Sad part is that when I tasted it, it was like it couldn't figure out what its identity was. I myself couldn't figure out if I liked it or didn't it. I guess because it was on special I can say I liked it with a bit of digression. It was ok. A bit greasy. The mayo sauce was the one they serve with the fried hargow for dim sum. Next came the Loco Moco. I still a fanatic when it comes to this dish so I try it where ever they have it. This place was basically ok. Nothing special. It came with chinese fried rice which tasted weird and the gravy was just ok. The burger was actually good. It was a nice size and tasted pretty good. The egg was good well. No complaints there. Can't say it was great. Just ok. Nothing impressive. When I came back I tried the Baked Pasta. I wanted to try the Chicken Mushroom Alfredo with Creme of Corn soup. The soup was good but it tasted like the Campbell's select soups. The ones that come in the carton. So it you don't like the processed stuff like some of my friends are, you probably won't like this. Tell you the truth, I liked it. It was nice and creamy with the sweetness of corn and very smooth. The Baked pasta was actually pretty good for me. I really liked this dish. It had that cheese crust on the top which was nice to cut into and the sauce was smooth and not overpowering. Nice pieces of chicken with a good amount of mushrooms. It wasn't dry like how some other places overcook their pasta. It was just right. If you come here I would suggest this dish. Overall I felt this place was ok. It didn't have the wow factor for me and my first time was just meh. The second time was much better. Service was good and friendly. Parking is kind of bad here and someone drove up to us to panhandle for money.Yes, thats right, drove up to us to panhandle. WTH?! Doesn't it cost money to drive around??!! Anyways, this is a pretty good alternative to zippys and big city diner. I recommend this place but with caution.
(3)Steph J.
Yup. Definitely a Chinese-Italian place. If you want to go to a Japanese-Italian place, head to Angelo Pietro. ^_^ First off, let me begin by saying that I have self-banned myself from drinking their delicious Riesling when coming to this restaurant. Apparently (I'm still in denial), after a glass of their wine, I TALK REALLY LOUD! You should probably know that I'm a cheap date. I get tipsy on really little alcohol but the Riesling at Anytime Cafe has a REALLY powerful effect on me. Thank goodness I have friends who tell me to "shhh" from talking loudly or are accepting of me when I'm giggling (another side effect of my tipsy nature) and I have napkin stuck to my face from wiping my tears from laughing so much. But enough about that. Let me tell you about the food. The first time I came here with my group of friends, we ate family style so we could try a whole bunch of dishes. The thing that really stood out to me then was the mushroom risotto so that's what I ordered for myself when I came back again. Definitely delicious! I also ordered the Caesar Salad with Chicken and it was a HUGE portion for only $6.95. You can definitely just eat this as an entree salad or share with another person. I read on Yelp that the Hai Nan chicken is a must try and that was the only thing I didn't like when I ate it family style. The loco moco was the prettiest rendition I've seen and my friend who ate it said it was good. They have a pretty good selection of desserts and I have to say that I didn't care for the Strawberry Snow Ice. I heard that people really liked them but I didn't really care for it. I actually sent it back and they were nice enough not to charge me for it so I gave a little extra tip to help compensate. I decided to order chocolate ice cream and that was really good but it's hard to mess that up. Service was great and although their restaurant was packed, our table of 10 was always attended to and my water cup never went empty because they came around often to refill the glass. I'll definitely go back again but next time, no wine. ^_~
(4)Fred W.
Had the shrimp alfredo and clams app. The alfredo needed seasoning and at least parm cheese, plus portion was too small. Clams needed more butter and seasoning. The strawberry snow ice was very good. I heard that the asian dishes are much better, but don't know if I'll be going back.
(2)Danielle F.
After reading all the reviews about the strange combinations of Chinese and Italian foods, I was really interested. I tried the chicken mushroom risotto, which was very good. It had a nice creamy texture, but not too mushy. The serving looked small, but it was very filling. My friend tried the lasagna which also looked small, but said it tasted ok. Next time I'm going to try something from the Chinese side of the menu :)
(4)Wendy I.
Yelp says they're Japanese-Italian, but I think they're actually Chinese-Italian. The fried pork chops tasted like something you'd get off the menu at a chinese restaurant. Regular sized portions, reasonably priced. Wasn't busy when we were there. Service was good. My husband had the eggplant parmesan spaghettini, I had the clam sauce and requested it to be served with spaghettini. We were still hungry so we ordered a Fresh Fruit Snow Ice. The snow ice was basically shaved ice milk (tastes like what you would think)...needed to eat it with the fruits (strawberries, kiwi, mango, and cantaloupe. We'd go again, we'd like to try their "specialty" hai nan chicken and maybe next time, a different flavor of snow ice.
(4)Moxy W.
Promising menu with something for everyone, appealing to all members in a multi-generational Asian family -- don't mean to be stereotypical -- but it's easy to envision grandparents slurping soup noodles, mom & dad sharing spaghettini like Lady & the Tramp, with keikis munching away happily on burgers & fries. Also great idea that smaller snacky foods are available along with bigger plates. Service was good & nothing to sneeze at due to a friendly, competent waiter who could give proper English explanations (at last!). Food arrived quickly since we were the only ones in the restaurant at 4pm on a Friday. Portion size was average & decently priced for what we got. So why won't we be back? Sad to say the food wasn't anything I'd want to pay to eat again. HK iced milk tea came with a side of simple syrup, but it was pretty weak. I used all the syrup, which barely boosted the sugar factor. By the time I got down to half the glass, the drink was totally watered down. Shrimp dumpling soup noodles came with ample, plump dumplings that sounded tasty when the waiter described their pork, shrimp, mushroom & bamboo filling. The thin noodles were fine, but the soup was overly sweet, & the dumplings had a funky, odd taste that squelched the mandoo/wonton/dim sum fiend in me, making me leave many of them behind untouched in my bowl. Never thought in a million years I'd be struggling to force myself to eat shrimp dumplings! Broth in the fish ball soup was also way too sweet & garlicky with a weird flavor. All this ended up costing about $20 for 2. If you're expecting the clean, well-blended flavors of simple, classic Chinese fare, go elsewhere -- maybe Asia Manoa. Little Village downtown has way tastier HK milk tea. Or save your $ & just order takeout from Gina's! This place is like a poorly executed Chinese version of Shokudo.
(2)Ryan I.
My friend and I have been here on several occasions. I also brought my mom here once. I'm a fan of their baked pork chop over fried rice and oxtail soup. My mom enjoyed the beef tendon noodle. In addition, my friend and I like their mango snow ice. On our last visit, we decided to try something different, the green tea snow ice and the halo-halo (Filipino Dessert). It's too bad, because neither were any good. The green tea snow ice lacked flavor. The halo-halo was strange.
(3)Terry K.
Wendy is correct in that it is a "chinese-italian" brand; not "japanese-italian" as they are listed. My friend told me the had the best won ton min. Okay, they have 2 varieties. First, there's your regular won ton; made of ground pork and second, is their shirmp dumpling, made of ground pork, a small whole shrimp and fungi. I ordered the shrimp dumpling with noodles... I rate my won ton min soup by its broth and their broth made the cut.Little sweet but okay. Tried their salt and pepper pork chop appetizer... It was okay; I've had better. I think I will try them again and sample other menu items; by the way, Hai Nan Chicken Rice: definitely chinese.
(3)Nat N.
Good place to go if you're looking for a comfortable place to dine at reasonable prices. The food won't knock your socks off, but you won't walk away feeling like you overpaid for your food. My brother ordered the fresh clams with spaghetti. He said it was just "ok", and after he finished his pasta, he was searching the menu for something else to order because he was still hungry. My shrimp dumpling with noodle soup was not bad. It reminded me of the noodle soup from Mini Garden, although I prefer mini garden's shrimp dumplings. My brother's girlfriend liked her braised beef noodle soup. The beef adds a lot of flavor to the broth and it's a very filling meal (according to my bro's g/f). The snow ice is ok, but I prefer regular shave ice. The staff is friendly and the food comes out quick.
(3)Trish P.
i went again. yes, within a week's time, i went here again. checking here on yelp, the general consensus is to try the pork chops. pretty good suggestion.... it comes baked with 3 good size pieces of pork chops, over fried rice, with a tomato type sauce - also comes with 2 pieces of garlic bread (not burnt this time! ) and a small side salad. and all for around $14.... i have to say, i was not blown away by the fried rice part of this dish, but, the pork chops were good. next time.... noodle dish!
(3)Annie L.
Restaurant has a new source of rice noodles. It's very smooth, right texture and fresh. Come try!
(4)Ellis L.
Menu is a bit overwhelming, so I asked my waitress for her suggestion, and as a first timer, she pointed me to the Hong Kong section. I'll try that next time. Yes, there will be a next time. But being the brainiac that I am, I asked for her suggestion after I ordered the mushroom risotto. Luckily, the choice was awesome, though it could just be the fact that you can't make a wrong choice. It was really good and is definitely now one of my favorites. For dessert, Mango snow ice. No complaints at all.
(4)Stephanie K.
What I like most about this restaurant is the variety of entrees to choose from. The food is great and has a good presentation. What I dislike is the service. For all the times I came in, we were seated without water, until we pointed it out, and we had to wait to be serviced.
(3)Victoria C.
It's like a hit or miss with the dishes at Anytime Cafe....but I will say that I do like the atmosphere and interior of this place which is probably why I come here every so often. I think their Chinese dishes are more safe to order... they make pretty good won ton mein but I mean I don't think you can really go wrong with that? My fiance always orders the pork cheek which comes with this really strong fish sauce, garlic, chinese parsley type sauce that I LOVE! I could eat that stuff with everything :P The Italian dishes here are okay but what do you expect coming from a Chinese restaurant. What I do like about this place is that it has a little bit of everything... burgers, fried rice, pasta... so if your friends are being indecisive on what they feel like eating, I think this place can please everyone. Oh and I think this place is open pretty late! Dessert wise, their snow ice is pretty good compared to other places I've tried. The other desserts like the tiramisu and halo halo is not something I would recommend!! Prices are reasonable and affordable!
(3)Lynvi S.
Recently came for lunch on a weekday. Thai Style Pork - tastes like something my mom makes...if you left it in the fridge for three days and microwaved it for a minute before serving. The flavor was alright, but it was really dry. Eh. Hainan Chicken - tastes like my mom's cold ginger chicken. The portion size was, well, cute. You could get twice as much for half the price at a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Baked Pork Chops on Fried Rice - again, tastes like something my mom makes. The pork was dry, and the so-called fried rice was just rice with carrots and peas on top. It came with a cream of corn soup, which was nice. Strawberry Snow Ice - good, but not $5 good. I feel kind of bad for giving this place only two stars, since the food wasn't horrific and the service was fine. However, the food wasn't great and it was overpriced. It cost over $30 for dry pork and cold chicken that I could have had at home for free. I probably won't go back.
(2)Jesse M.
I was a bit surprised at how spacious the interior was compared to the modest entrance. Great atmosphere, very well-upkept and clean. I had the chicken mushroom alfredo, and my girlfriend had the egg & corned beef sandwich (comes with salad and fries). We ordered simple because we werent sure how large the servings were. For the price, we were well content with the amount of food on the plate, not to mention it tasted great! I'm no food snob, growing up poor and working in a kitchen can make one's standards easier to meet. So yeah, its no French Laundry, but it hits the spot when you want a reasonably priced meal. Their snow ice is amazing as well.. I had never tried it until then, and would definitely come back just for that.. Or their tiramisu. The one thing they need improvement on is service. Our server did well, and was somewhat attentive, however, timing was a bit below par considering we were one of 2 tables taken in the entire place at the time. Not very personable either, though it may have been because of a language barrier, if so then its understandable. Oh, and their plating is excellent. I recommend you give this place a try.
(4)Karen T.
My mom loves it here so I come when she brings me along. The food is okay it's like a Chinese styled Italian cuisine. My mom ordered the Chinese stuff which was yummy. I ordered the Clams and pasta which tasted plain. The noodles were a little hard and undercooked. I wished I tried the dessert, it looked good on the menu. The servers were good. I just had a problem with a waitress who had a real bad attitude. She asked if we needed chili paste and when we answered yes she gave us this irritated sigh. That really annoyed me. I probably wouldn't come back voluntarily.
(3)Alyssa K.
Been meaning to try this place for years and seriously I wish I had gone in sooner! Their menu is huge, ranging from Chinese, Filipino, Japanese to Italian. Loved the shrimp wonton soup and oxtail soup. There are a bunch of items on the menu that I still want to try like the kongee with black egg and pork. Great selection of beverages including hong kong milk tea/coffee and honey lemon drink. I wasn't too impressed by their snow ice. I think frost city does it better, so I'll skip the dessert next time.
(4)Jen H.
Returned a second time with bf :) We had quite an adventure trying to get food into our tummies that day, originally we had wanted to try Your Kitchen but to our dismay found they were closed on mondays (after going there too). Then we tried Cafe laufer but they were also closed on mondays... so, this place popped into my head (the ANYTIME assured me that it would be open). I decided to eat healthy and had the caesar salad with baked salmon on top (pretty expensive just for the salmon, about $10). The salmon was soft and delicious, and the salad was just your average caesar. My bf ordered the Hong Kong style peanut butter french toast because it was cheap, and he definitely got his money's worth! Peanut butter slapped between two pieces of french toast x 4 and deep fried!! ... but i digress, it was a bit too heavy for me :( that dish is ALL carbs as far as I'm concerned. Ice Latte was refreshing, I like that they let you add your own sugar syrup so you can control how sweet you want it. Yeah, I guess I'd come back again when those other places are closed.
(4)David C.
I think this restaurant needs to find its place in this world because their menu feels like they serve anything you can think of. Want Korean food? Chinese food? American food? Italian food? just food? Well they got it! I swear Chef Robert Irvine would turn pink if he walked in this place. The confusing part to this mess is the cooks can actually cook all these dishes well. O.o My favorite item on the menu is a drink made with ice water, lemon, and honey. If there are more things in this drink my apologies for the omission.
(3)Boris C.
Let me start by saying that the environment and atmosphere of the restaurant is very comfortable and much larger than what you'd expect from a first glance of the exterior of the restaurant. Dishes ordered: Shrimp Risotto (~12-13) Loco Moco w. Fried Rice (Angus Patty). (~11-12) While I ordered the Loco Moco w. Fried Rice, my companion ordered the Shrimp Risotto which I was very envious to hear that it was flavorful and delicious. As for my order, however, my biggest qualms were that the hamburger was overdone and the gravy that accompanied it was rather lacking in flavor. Nevertheless, I soldiered on and proceeded to finish it. I would recommend ordering perhaps another dish or saving Loco Moco for another restaurant excursion if you're looking for an outstanding one. Asides from the food, my largest problem with this establishment is service. There were many occasions where water glass levels where empty and we actually had to ask a few times to receive water. Service at the prior to receiving our meal was alright although afterwards, our server disappeared on us (hence, the lack of water). Since he was gone for so long, I thought he may have been in the restroom or on a smoke break (definitely understandable) but it was much longer than fifteen minutes before I ran out of patience and decided to ask the KITCHEN staff for my check. Service is important to me so this didn't leave the best of an impression. However, if I am craving italian/local fusion, I will most likely not consider Anytime Cafe anymore.
(2)Stacy S.
Just found out about this nice family rest w/ tasty food and desserts. Love the Snow Ice...tried the Strawberry and Mango flavors both Yummy. The Tiramisu is yummy also...tall and creamy flavor. Had the Clams Linguine which had a lot of fresh clams as well as chopped (probably canned) clams on top...asian style pasta...Yummy! It was full house w/ several tables w/ groups of folks eating. Surprisingly bigger inside than what it looks like from outside. Menu has a lot of selections....pupus, hamburgers, Italian, Local, Chinese, and terrific desserts. Something for everyone. Clean and modern look inside.
(4)Justin T.
Tiramisu is the BEST I EVER TASTED better than CPK for me, it might be smaller than CPK, but for less than $4 it was a great deal, must try the SNOW ICEE, too, its a great dessert combo with the Tiramisu, great place to have dinner, and a place to go for desserts!! great place too, outside might look like it looks junk but when you go inside, its a really nice resturant.
(5)Jennifer R.
My bf and I got their lemongrass chicken wings. Some people don't like it, but it was actually not bad. My bf got the loco moco and I got their chicken and mushroom risotto. I thought what I ordered was better than what my bf got. For dessert, we got mango snow ice - they're not very stingy, they actually give a lot. It was yummy! There's plenty of parking at Market City. Will be back.
(4)Jerrene T.
My friend actually recommended this place when all our other options were exhausted due to the wait times. We didn't know where to eat much less what kind of food we wanted. So Carlee suggested here since they were friendly, open late, and probably wouldn't have too much of a wait. She was right on all counts. We ordered pasta dishes which was weird considering they have a smattering of Italian and Chinese dishes. Both times that we came here, I ordered the same thing... a pasta dish with tomatoes and basil... and cheese. It was quite delicious. I even ordered a side of garlic bread. Prices were reasonable. My husband got an eggplant parm and I forget what he got the first time... some kind of pork chop thing I think. Carlee got the same as me. The food was good and the service was awesome. They were quick to refill waters and very courteous. We got in and out of there within an hour and we even took our time. Food was hot and the wait time was minimal. Never had enough room for their dessert but that's okay. It was still good :).
(4)Ruth T.
Very disappointed with my weekly visit. Service was just not here tonight. Didn't bring my chili oil and the calamari was a bit tough. My shrimp won ton was the bomb as usual, just missing the hot zip from the oil.
(2)Tom S.
I'd give this place 3.5 stars. Came here for lunch. Ordered the pork cheeks thai style which I thought was the best out of what was ordered. I ordered the pork chop risotto, the pork chop was cooked good and had a nice crisp to it., but I did not really like the seasoning of the risotto. My brother ordered the shrimp scampi spaghetini, which I would not recommend. It was basically a couple pieces of shrimp with pasta DROWNING in butter. Also as others have mentioned, they have an extensive menu with burgers, congee, pasta, ny steak, won ton noodle soup etc. The menu however has a somewhat bizarre numbering system with items being numbered in the 100s, I think the shrimp scampi was like five hundred something on the menu. Overall, I do not think the italian/chinese concept works well and there are places like this on the mainland, but the prices are usually lower, I guess it's more expensive because it's Hawaii? And when I usually don't think of a cafe serving alcohol, but I guess that's part of the "bizarreness" of this cafe. Oh, they have a special coming up for Easter weekend for ~$22 with one of the specials being lobster risotto if you so happen to read this review and are interested in checking out Anytime Cafe.
(3)Chris J.
Tried Anytime Cafe for lunch first time there. Service was very friendly and good. I ordered the spaghetti meat sauce and the house salad. The spaghetti was excellent. My friend had the chicken mushroom pasta in a butter sauce. We split the salad it was big enough. Total bill was $36.00. Good food, Portion size were good. Good Service, Free parking, Good Value. Try it.
(4)Marcia L.
Must get the Hainan chicken & the shaved snow dessert...preferably green tea or honey dew. All I gotta say for now till I update this again. The risotto is also very tasty. I must emphasize the dessert is really good with popping bubbles and mochi deliciousness. The restaurant is also very pretty inside with lots of modern accents. Great place to eat!
(5)Ray L.
Anytime can be counted on for a simple meal when you are out of options. I have not been back here since last year and noticed that the specials menu has not changed at all in addition to the regular menu. Some good choices would be the baked pork chop rice, the chicken anchovy pasta and the risotto are decent choices.
(4)Melody L.
This place has good Chinese food and Chinese style Italian food. The waiters are not that friendly, but that's probably as much hospitality you'll get at any Asian restaurant. Recommend! Love: calamari, mango pudding, green tea snow Dislike: risotto
(4)Jamie L.
They don't cook their food from scratch, just heat most of it go. The waitress told me that they order it. Anyways, almost nothing to choose from as a vegan, even the vegetarian spring rolls have egg in the wrapping. I hope you're craving risotto or spaghetti, or mushroom appetizers because that's it! The waitress that we had acted very put-out that I asked her to check on whether or not certain items had butter. I had to ask her multiple times before she agreed to check.
(1)Juliann C.
The Good: * the best thing to order here... is their risotto. my personal favorite is the porkchop risotto.. but the mushroom and chicken is also good! * parking is available * there is always seating, that's always a plus in my book * i am usually very skeptical about chinese-run eateries but... this one is pretty good for what it is! * clean The Bad: * the menu is really long (for me it's usually a bad sign) but luckily the delicious risotto makes up for it The Weird: * yeah... the ambiance is a little weird. I can tell what they are going for, but the mixture of choice of furniture, lighting, and artwork isn't doing it for me -- but it isn't BAD... just awkward-ish
(4)Loren N.
I love anytime cafe! I like how they have a mix of different variety to choose from. My hands down favorite dish would have to be their wonton soup with noodles and oyster sauce. Everything on their menu looks so good. My friend ordered their pork-chop dish which looked so yummy. Of course he demolish the whole plate. I also really like their dessert!!! Their mango pudding is DELICIOUS!!!! Before when I use to go there a lot I would order their mango pudding and also order take out for it as well. Haha. Totally forgot the whole dessert menu that day. I'll def be back for the mango pudding. Over all I definitely enjoy eating here. Service is always good and food is good as well.
(5)Lena B.
Everyone's standing outside waiting over an hour to get a seat at Cafe Kaila, when there's a perfectly good restaurant right next door. I admit, the front door isn't inviting. Looks kind of like a bar from the outside, but once inside it's pretty nice. Clean, modern, spacious decor. It's an Italian and Chinese restaurant. They had almost everything on the menu. Long list of appetizers, breakfast menu, burgers, pastas, pizza, soups, and desserts. We ordered spring rolls, wonton, pancakes, chicken Caesar salad, and wonton ramen. I really liked the soup, but didn't really care for the shrimp wonton. They should invest in pork. One HUGE DISLIKE: no one mentioned refills are NOT free. I feel like that is something the waitress should mention when customers order multiple drinks.
(3)Anna F.
This place is awesome! I like coming here for lunch and dinner because they have a lot of items on their menu. There's American, Italian, and Chinese food. My favorite here is the fishball look funn. They make theirs Hong Kong style with the fish ball and fish cake. I've order it from other Chinese restaurants and I only get fishballs, no fishcake and it's just NOT the same. I also like eating their House Burger. They actually make a very tasty burger that comes with a side of salad and french fries. The interior of the restaurant is clean, spacious, and well designed. I've never had to make a reservation to eat here because I normally go with 2-3 people. If you're coming with more than 6, you probably want to reserve it so they can move the tables together. Their tables are set up to seat 4 people. If you've traveled to Hong Kong and you enjoy eating the cafe style food, you'll like it here. The prices are reasonable and you get a good amount of food. They also have a happy hour from 2pm-4pm. That menu is mostly appetizers.
(4)Layna F.
I really enjoy coming to this place. They have a wide variety of food and service is prompt. They have pretty tasty pasta dishes ( clam pasta is very good). Prices here are very reasonable. My favorites here are the baked spaghetti, thai style pork cheeks (amazing!), wonton noodle soup, and the beef/tendon noodle soup.
(4)Maile K.
Superbowl Sunday. Mom wanted a sit-down snack as it was getting on 3:00pm. There were many parking stalls to choose from and several restaurant options. Mom didn't know what she wanted to eat, so I decided Anytime Cafe. It was almost empty. Nice wide chairs which were quite comfy. Being a short, plus size gal, seating is a "big" issue. Seats can't be too hard or too squishy, or too high or too low. The menu had lots of pictures, but beware, looks can be deceiving. The green onion pancake was quite dense and flavorless. I guess that's where the sauces come in. The lookfunn was great. It was right out of the pan, so a little crispy. A++ on that. Also ordered the turnip cake which had bits of char siu throughout. Needed sauce for this, too, For only 3 items, it was a lot of food.We even had leftovers. It was a satisfying and very inexpensive snack at $12.00. I hope to go back for breakfast one day for the Shanghai dumplings! Enjoy!
(4)Darren N.
Finally went to try this place out. Their menu consists of a wide variety of types of food. The Hong Kong style peanut butter french toast was tempted but being dinner time, I went with the shrimp risotto. The risotto had the perfect texture and flavors, as far as my meager experience with this type of dish goes. The shrimp was peeled completely and cleaned very well, which is a huge plus in shrimp dishes. Price and portions were fair. Service was excellent, despite the fact that they forgot to check up on us after delivering the food. The dining environment was very clean and comfortable. Just beware of the lack of parking in Market City and carpool if you can.
(4)Kaleo G.
Absolutely love this place..... Food is always amazing...prices are great and reasonable and is always friendly
(5)Paul C.
I was at the gym with my homies and we wanted to hang out one last time before a friend was to relocate to Cali. We weren't supposed to eat here. Never heard of this place before. I was able to convince them head over to Mr. Tea Cafe. But while we were getting our milk teas, one of the guys, who has been living in Oahu for 8 years has NEVER been to Bubbie's so the next thing you know we grab our drinks and headed over University area. However, we had a rude awakening when we saw a long line of at least 30 peeps outside of Bubbie's! It was almost 11pm and getting late and 2 of my homies hadn't had dinner yet so they were hungry. Ezogiku Ramen turned us down only wiling to make take-out and a nearby bar had a $5 cover charge so we passed on that. One of the girls mentioned of Pho Kitchen opening late at Market City Shopping Center so we went over there. But when we got there their lights were all out!!! We did notice the "OPEN" neon sign at Anytime Cafe so we walked in here. It was past 11pm and there were several diners eating. We were immediately seated and we glanced at their extensive menu. At first it was confusing because we really didn't know what kind of restaurant this is. Pizza, pasta, Chinese food, sandwiches, desserts and drinks - - so many things to choose from! I ended up getting the beef tendon and beef stew noodle soup which surprised me. The flavor was very good and a bowl was only $7.95. The meat was marbled well so it was tender and the beef tendon was very GELATINOUS. I then was craving for a bowl of white rice! One of my friends also ordered the same dish and he also complimented how good the noodles were. The other 2 people ordered a plain bowl of rice soup (JOOK) and a side-order of broccoli with oyster sauce. The JOOK was indeed plain and she had to add some soy sauce to give it some flavor. The other girl just RAVED how much she enjoyed the broccoli (she's 1/2 Columbian and 1/2 Irish but born and raised in Israel) and really enjoyed the oyster sauce drizzled over it. Perhaps it was slow but the service extended to us was excellent. The waiter followed-up to check to see if we were doing okay and refilled our water numerous times. I've been to Market City Shopping Center during peak hours and parking can be horrendous here. But if you do get a parking spot you should consider this place if you want a good bowl of Chinese noodles that won't put a dent in your wallet. NOTE: Credit card accepted here.
(4)HighStandard S.
Excellent service. Something on the menu for everyone. Great value.
(3)Angel R.
Anytime Cafe is as they say, you could have food anytime! I think. Well they serve breakfast at night and dinner entrees in the morning. The service is okay. I would say that it would need to be worked on. They have gotten better from when they first opened so that's good. Like it would take a while to get a water refill but now they are pretty on it. For food, the French toast with peanut butter filling is pretty damn good. I love peanut butter so this satisfies my sweet tooth. The chicken mushroom risotto is also good. The chicken is cooked just right and the rice is just so nice and tender (if that's a good way to put it).
(4)Amy Y.
Dinner time around 6ish on July 4. It wasn't busy, surprisingly, compare to the other places. Sat down quickly and looked at the menu. It's a Italian and Chinese fusion place. Ordered the chicken parmesan spaghetti. My friend and I shared it because we weren't that hungry. Food was pretty good. Interesting Chinese and Italian mixed. My other friends seem to be enjoying it too. It was good trying that place. Once in a while.
(4)Susan W.
Located in Market City Shopping Center, surprisingly really nice decor inside compared to the entire building which looks run-down lol. Even the Fun Factory there went outta business(?) Well, I happened to come here for Ben Franklins and I didn't notice this restaurant until a second time coming back for dinner. Came here with fellow yelper, Amy Y and a couple of our other friends. She just always seems to be dishing out reviews before me :P This place is a fusion of Chinese and Italian...which is interesting and something new. I ordered the squid ink pasta with calamari. To be honest, I never had squid ink pasta before so I was really excited to try it. I liked it, but I didn't taste anything different about it....hmm. Calamari was chewy and very delicious. It went well with the marinara sauce they used with the pasta. A bit pricey, but worth it. I was full and felt satisfied.
(4)Carol C.
Enjoyed a really nice dinner with the family last night. Extensive menu with a unique combination of mostly Chinese and Italian dishes. Prices are reasonable and the dishes are excellently prepared and plated. See accompanying photos. We shared a couple of salads and calamari appetizers to start. I recommend the mixed green salad, which was light and perfectly dressed. I came for the tendon soup, but was tempted by the beef honeycomb soup as well. I was able to add some of the luscious tendon to the tripe soup for $2 extra. Portions are generous, but we made sure to save room for dessert. We tied the Halohalo, The Red bean grass jelly & coconut milk, and a vanilla ice cream. We left happy, satisfied and ready to return! Highly recommend trying Anytime Cafe.
(5)Darling D.
Good experience, the place is pretty clean. The service is fast, the waitress are nice, the have good food (must try: French toast peanut butter and mochi waffle). You can seat right away cus there's not alot of people know about this place. Most of all the price is very decent.
(5)Ronald R.
Ordered the fried calamari, green onion pancake, spring rolls, and fried dumpling for starters. For entree I ordered the honeycomb tripe noodle soup. Food was great, staff was friendly and prompt. A little hard to find because it is tucked away in the corner of the shopping plaza, but once you find it, you will love it! Great food and it is not expensive at all.
(5)John C.
Before any judgments...we'll have to acknowledge this is a family run restaurant. Which I think the interior decoration is better than most of its competitors at this point. We got to order the spaghetti, and the risotto rice, pretty good. I'm never a big fan a italian food, so I actually like the more Americanized way of taste. Service was good, my glass never go below half empty. Keep up the great work!
(5)Chris A.
It's Christmas Day and i just got off work and didn't feel like cooking. Since everything was close, the only place that's open is this place. For appertizers, i ordered the Fried Calamari..and it was amazing!! Not chewy and the batter is not thick, just enough to cover the calamari. For main course, i ordered the Shrimp Risotto. The shrimp is a little overcooked but overall it's still pretty good. The meal comes with a small bowl of Roasted Cream of Corn soup, and that soup is very good. You can really taste the roasted corn and its not Overpowering in your pallet. The portion is substansial and the price is fair. I would definitely come back to this place. Staff is nice, place has a good decor.
(4)Caitie A.
Italian and Chinese? Dunno about that.. It's very Japanese style. I had the mochi waffles, pretty creative and yummy. Needs some syrup though. Nice staff.
(3)Richard H.
I would describe Anytime Café as a combination Chinese and Italian restaurant. They have a great assortment of item: Hong Kong style shrimp won ton mein to great Italian dishes like Chicken Saltimboca. Anytime Café is located in the Market City Shopping center, in the former spot of the Banana Leaf café. Chinese menu: great selection of authentic Hong Kong style dishes. Shrimp won ton mein with choy sum, and also love their Jook. They feature great specials, especially during the holidays or like this past Easter: four course menu; soup, salad, entrée, and dessert for $21.95!
(4)Krysten I.
Anytime cafe lured me in with it's Chinese characters and Taiwanese decor/ambiance. I was excited to finally have some good Taiwanese food, especially because they're open late at night and it reminded me of late night snack runs to cha for tea in LA when I was in college. The menu is a mix of Chinese and Italian food. After hyping myself up for good Taiwanese food, we ended up ordering pasta and Cesar salad. I'll probably come back to try the beef tendon with noodle, but that's about it. The Cesar salad was just ok in my opinion, and the salmon pasta was nothing special. Prices are decent, but I don't think I'll be back anytime soon. The servers were friendly enough and checked in frequently to see if we needed anything. Parking is not usually an issue at market city shopping center, too. If only I could get some yummy fried chicken with plum sauce, Taiwanese sausages, shave ice and boba, I'd frequent this place much more often.
(3)Stacy S.
Just found out about this nice family rest w/ tasty food and desserts. Love the Snow Ice...tried the Strawberry and Mango flavors both Yummy. The Tiramisu is yummy also...tall and creamy flavor. Had the Clams Linguine which had a lot of fresh clams as well as chopped (probably canned) clams on top...asian style pasta...Yummy! It was full house w/ several tables w/ groups of folks eating. Surprisingly bigger inside than what it looks like from outside. Menu has a lot of selections....pupus, hamburgers, Italian, Local, Chinese, and terrific desserts. Something for everyone. Clean and modern look inside.
(4)Ed L.
Anytime Cafe is one of those restaurants where eating anything you like is virtually anytime of the day, hence the name. I had been here a couple of times with friends before the latest time - 12/16/14, but never filed a review till now. After this most recent visit, I need to get it done. I was here for a late dinner with a friend on a brisk Tuesday evening with another Yelp elite visiting from Las Vegas. We both ran the 2014 rainy Honolulu marathon together. We arrived here around 8:30pm and the restaurant was pretty much empty. We were immediately shown to our table and looked at the menu. The menu offers a myriad of items to choose from: from burgers to Chinese food menu items you would see in a typical Chinese restaurant. The restaurant was clean. Seeing waitstaff eating on the far corner of the restaurant meant that we were close to closing time for sure. We didn't care. My yelp friend wanted to try this place and I wanted to tag along. For what it's worth, this place I thought was overpriced for what you are served. However, the service was just typically okay, but had a nice time hanging out with my Yelp friend. The overall experience here at Anytime Cafe was just okay. It definitely could have been better, but I'll just leave it like that. The restaurant itself was very clean and quite organized. The restaurant itself is located at the Market City Shopping Center on Kapiolani Blvd in the heart of Honolulu. My friend came and got me in his rental car for this most recent visit, but if you are like me, public bus routes #1, 9, and 14 services the area, but you would need to walk a little bit to the shopping center itself. There is a private lot for those who drive, but take heed, as it can be very crowded and parking can be a commodity in these parts. Best bet would be to just to come here early and find a good spot. There is parking on the lower level, but you'd have to walk up to the upper side to get to where you want to go. Anytime cafe accepts major credit cards, so that's always a plus for me. This visit to Anytime Cafe was a little different from the others, since I was with another yelp friend and that just reminded me to file a review - finally. What kind of caught me by surprise in a small way, was that my friend instantly started to talk to the server in Cantonese Chinese, so it was indeed a Chinese run establishment. In any case, I decided that it was in my best interest that I gotten a fish burger with French fries. The burger itself was priced around $9.50, which was a little bit high. The filet, I must admit, wasn't deep fried, so that was a redeeming quality. The fish burger was typical in taste, but quite good. Although the change of deep fried to just a steamed white fish was healthier and a change of pace, the overall experience of this burger here at Anytime Cafe was mixed. Good, but a bit overpriced. Still, it could have been better - price wise. The service was typical, as mentioned before. A good meal for a brisk Tuesday evening. If you like simple meals, come here with friends and/or family. 3.5 stars, but upgrading to 4 stars. Support local! B-
(4)David Y.
We arrived at this Hong Kong style cafe at about 8:30 pm on a Tuesday evening and it wasn't busy at all. With only one other table occupied, we were quickly seated. The service was fast and we were eating in no time at all. I have been wanting to try their baked pork chop rice for a while now and this place did not disappoint. I was actually blown away by how tasty this dish was. By far the best baked pork chop rice I have had in a long time. The pork chop was cooked to perfection, not dried and quite moist. The flavour of the whole dish was also very good. The only small complaint I have about this dish is that there wasn't enough rice to accompany the pork chops. The price of the baked pork chop rice was a little steep, but for such a wonderful taste, I didn't mind paying this price. I couldn't afford to eat here everyday, but for a special treat I definitely would come here. If you like Hong Kong style baked pork chop rice, you have to try it at this place!! It's the bomb.
(5)Fudge F.
Had the loco moco. Wrong. Fried rice was tasteless, burger was way over cooked and tasted like it was freezer burnt. Even the French's onions were stale. Probably won't be back. Maybe breakfast is better? Picture looks better than the taste.
(2)Mel L.
Everything on their menu is great! Love the "just right" portions (not too much, not too little). And the taste -- wow! This is my family's "go to" place when we want comfort food. We go there so often we've gotten to know most of the staff.
(5)Rob D.
Been here many times. Had the Shrimp Risotto for the first time and it was very good. It was unusually crowded and so the service was very slow. The only negative thing is that stored items can be seen in the front reception area and towards the rear of the restaurant, mostly supplies. Parking is limited but never a problem. You just may have to circle the lot a few times.
(4)Garry Y.
Too bad the owners want to share tips with the servers. My relative quit working there after his tips were cut in half. It's so sad when you have to resort to bad practices.
(1)Mei Y.
I went with my family to Anytime cafe thinking that their wonton soup was going to be great like it was this past Wednesday, however was sorely disappointed. The same dish was oddly sweet, bak choi overcooked, noodles hard. My husband ordered the loco moco which was bland, simple, and not worth the $12-13 in the slightest. The tiramisu was bland as well. It tasted like only bakers cocoa and cream cheese, nothing else. Perhaps I'm not a tiramisu connoisseur but it was not very good. The only good item we had that night was the iced red bean with coconut. The service was ok, the waitress did not seem to know the menu real well, but they were attentive in filling our glasses and checking on us frequently. I have been here in the past and did not have any complaints, but it concerns me that their quality of food is not consistent and the meal we had tonight certainly was not consistent with the prices. I am willing to pay for a good quality meal. I would have priced the loco moco at $6 tops. Bland gravy, bland hamburger patty, bland fried rice. We left Anytime Cafe looking for something to erase the dissatisfying meal from memory.
(2)Sharon G.
So I'm not going to lie, I was a little apprehensive when my boyfriend's mom wanted to have dinner here. I'm not a big fusion fan. Market city's parking is pretty bad but we were able to find parking pretty quickly. There was no wait time, and sat down as soon as we got there. Based on reviews of this place, I ordered the baked pork chops over friend rice. I don't normally say this, but OMG this dish was so satisfying and yummy! The pork chops were moist and evenly paired with just the right amount of cheese over a bed of yummy fried rice. I didn't eat all of my dish because I wanted to save room for mango snow ice. Which was equally delicious. Service was great, restaurant was very clean. We are definitely coming back for more!
(4)Tongu K.
Nice clean hong kong restaurant with decent food and nice service. You wont find fine italian here but there is decent sphagetti at reasonable prices. The meatballs are actually really good and the alfredo is passable. The chicken parmesan is a bit hard and artificial but the eggplant parmesan is great. The mango snow ice is also really awesome!
(4)Alisa K.
Went to Anytime Cafe for a late lunch on a Sunday. Had about 2 other tables occupied. We (party of 4) got seated right away. Noticed that the place settings were already on the table. The waitress takes away one of the settings, mentioning to us that there was food stuck on the plate so she replaced it with a clean one. A few minutes after that, a waiter gave us waters. We first noticed that 3 of our cups had lipstick stains on it so we complained and they quickly gave us clean water cups and apologized. We ordered our food. 3 pasta dishes (baked, regular spaghettini, and the lunch special pasta salad) and risotto. The pasta were okay. Nothing special. The mushroom risotto was delicious. We also ordered the fried dumpling... that was probably the best thing we ordered. Anytime Cafe is good because the restaurant itself is clean and they have variety but its not the greatest food to where I would recommend it to anyone I know. Even more so now since we had dirty dishes.
(2)Zara B.
My husband and I was in search for a place for dinner it was bout 9pm and this was our last hope..lol Got there got seated right away, looked over the menu everything looks good i ordered the chicken and mushroom alfredo and my husband ordered the pork chop with veggiez which was actual good but when they brought my husband pork chop he cut into it and OMG bloody !! ask the waiter to cook it more it came back just how he like it. Im surprise bread dont come with the chicken alfredo i actually had to order it (6pcs) as we was finishing up the owner(im guessing) came by and said dessert is on the house due to the fact about the Pork Chop i guess, thought that was a nice gesture, we decided to have the Mango Snow which was Yummy..I prolly will go back and try some other things on the menu ...
(3)Kim K.
The risotto was RICE....ughhh...I hate it when restaurants think their customers are stupid! And the service used to be way better, below subpar and not worth leaving a tip. The food used to be better too. They need more specials and more variety to their menu too.
(2)Sage S.
This place is super lucky cuz i was gonna give them 1 star...but kind compassionate me manifested and they get 2 stars. DO NOT ORDER SCALLOPS. I repeat NEVER ORDER SCALLOPS HERE. What I thought were scallops were really 5 mini white rubber tires. Not edible. Like, I think i chewed it for 5 minutes and, although chewed up, it was still in one piece. And $17 for the creamy pesto shrimp + scallops. Yikes. Sauce was ok, but too creamy and not enough pesto. Fresh spinach noodles were pretty good. Spaghetti with meatballs not good. Meatballs just said, "which way did good go? oh that way? ok I'm goin the other way...as fast as possible." The deep fried rolls for appetizer were super greasy and somewhat edible but not enjoyable by any means. Would never come back. Unless they had hookers for free. Then I would come back.
(2)Cynthia L.
It was storming all morning and all I could think about was noodle soup. Anytime Cafe was the perfect solution to my cravings. While there was a long line to eat at Cafe Kaila (it's decent, but not my favorite breakfast/brunch joint), there was no wait at Anytime Cafe! My fiancé and I both ordered noodle soup for lunch. I ordered the fish ball with fun noodle. Ahhh, with spoonfuls of hot soup, chewy fun noodles, lots of garlic and yummy fish balls, my dish hit the spot. Truly comforting on a very rainy Sunday morning. Next to try on the menu: pizza. Strange at a Hong Kong style cafe, I know, but it's very popular to order by kids and adults alike!
(4)Priscilla V.
Recommended by a friend. Came here during lunch break. Less than 5 minutes from my school. Small location to find. It's by the shopping center of fun factory, & and foodland and coffee bean. The menu is straight on point, it has pictures relating to the food. So you see how the food look like. The portion is huge! So worth the price. I rather come here, if I'm craving pasta. Their variety of pastas are good here along with the 2 garlic breads and a side of choice soup and salad. Service is good & the staff is very nice and pleasant to serve. Come anytime of the day, it's a nice place to come and relax with friends, family or a love one.
(5)Donna C.
This Hong Kong style cafe provides a variety of selections from Chinese cuisine to western/Italian and fusion cuisines. I love their fish ball look funn in soup the most, and their ox tail soup is very good too. Also, their wonton is one the most popular items.
(5)Eunice F.
I'm surprised i didn't get sick from eating the food there. I had the seafood pasta and the seafood just smelt bad! Especially my calamari smelt super fishy and slimy... It was horrible! I let my waitress know that I thought she should tell the chef that the calamari is spoiled and all she said was ok, I'll let them know.... They didn't even offer to ask if I wanted anything else or... It was just all around bad... I would never eat there again!!
(2)Mark S.
with over 100 menu items, I can't imagine how a restaurant can put out high quality food and I was right. We had the pork cutlet over fried rice (C-) and boiled chicken Chinese style (flavor and presentation was A, but the portion was too small to justify a $14 price). Very clean and nice service. Next time, I'll order the Won Ton Shrimp Noodles....ps: the mango pudding was very bland.
(2)Donna L.
I love that Anytime Cafe is open 'til late, because I always have a bad habit of eating late dinners. It's always a challenge to find something decent to eat after 8pm here in Honolulu. Anytime Cafe offers a unique combination of Chinese/Taiwanese and Italian food. Let me be clear, though, this is not a fusion place. They just offer both Asian and Italian cuisines under one roof. How cool is that?! It's perfect for my indecisive self! There's bound to be something for everyone here. I've only eaten here twice, but both times the food was delicious and on point! I had the seafood risotto the first time, and it was really flavorful and comforting. I tried my friend's mushroom risotto and that was really good, too. You basically can't really go wrong with their risottos, if you're looking for something hot and hearty to fill up your belly! On my most recent visit, I tried their Asian offerings. I had their shrimp dumpling noodle soup, and that was fantastic -- piping hot broth, lots of flavor, gigantic shrimp dumplings filled with big ol' pieces of shrimp and lots of fungus, and just the right amount of perfectly cooked noodles (I ordered it with the skinny noodles and they were nice and spring-y in texture). My friends usually order the green tea and taro Taiwanese ice/snow(?) desserts, and those are usually a nice light way to top off a meal. The place itself has a nice warm, ambiance -- soft lighting with modern accents. It's definitely a nicer setting than your typical late-night food establishment. Oh, and their prices are very reasonable for what you get, which is another plus!! Service is pretty good for an Asian place. I might be biased. They were good sports for putting up with our silly group and all our shenanigans, so I give them kudos for that haha! All in all, a great place to grab a proper meal in the later hours of the evening!!
(4)Dabushman D.
What can you say about an establishment as confused about their identity as a clinically diagnosed schizophrenic ...really ,you describe your eating establishment as Italian /Chinese!!!! Anytime cafe...this one's for you , Anytime you want to inhale putrid nauseous air ...this is for you. Anytime you want to sit in dirty slimy tables and chairs... this is for you. Anytime you want greased stained menus with over 700 items in it...this one's for you. Anytime you get your water glass smelling funny and tap water cloudy....this is for you. Yet, we sat there grazing thru your menu & specials. AHA!!!! Finally we wanted to order an item from your very confusing menu .... Like a good omen you were out of the menu item...just like that we got out in time. I know one thing I will not come back ANYTIME!!!!!!!!
(1)Elsie F.
This is the first time I've come here for a long time now. It's actually been a couple years & I think this place has gotten worse. First of all, I came here with my bf and a friend. We order 2 appetizers and 3 entrees because one of them said it wouldn't be enough food. As the food came out, there was way more than enough to fill all of us. One of my favorite dishes was definitely the shrimp risotto. The texture was perfect and it was really creamy. However, the baked seafood spaghetti we had was terrible because the squid went bad & it smelled. It made the entire pasta dish smell like it, so we told the servers. We were able to exchange it for the baked chicken and mushroom pasta instead. The other thing that disappointed me was the green tea snow ice. It looked nothing like the pic shown on the menu. There were no fruits or azuki beans included with the dessert. Overall, I'm probably not coming back to this cafe anytime soon due to their current standards.
(3)Annie K.
Okay, I can't lie. I was a little hesitant to eat at Anytime Cafe. There were some mixed reviews on Yelp. Plus, the place was empty. But that's probably because it was 5:15pm. So the place was empty but the server mentioned that they had some reservations at 6:45pm so they asked us if we could eat by 6:45pm. Already annoyed from this unprofessional request. If you're going to figure out your own reservations situation, have the customers wait and discuss it in the back and not in front of the customers. Dont repeat the request several times. Anyways, after being irritated by the servers, the food was surprisingly good. I ordered a baked chicken and mushroom spaghettini with cream of corn soup. The alfredo sauce was creamy and just full of flavor. My daughter ordered the won ton fun and the won ton was stuffed with shrimp. It was great. Other than the rude service encounter in the beginning, the service actually ended up pretty good. They came to fill up our water and drinks. They checked in with our table quite often and the food was pretty decent. Not a bad place to have dinner.
(4)Jennifer Y.
Four stars for mediocre service and them running out of green tea snow ice. But, the food made up for lack of customer service, that, and the decor. My friend and I ordered the pork cheek and pork chop which were both really good. My friend ordered a salad for herself. The decor was cute and kind of had an upscale feel to it, with the lighting and the wooden floors, but I liked it. I didn't know this place existed because it's tucked away in a corner but I was pleased with it. Kudos to my friend who knows her restaurants.
(4)T I M O L.
What a joke. I ordered pork chops. Was thinking a whole pork chop to eat. They cut it in pieces mixed with all this garlic stuff and vegetable. What? They don't know what they are doing.
(1)Joseph K.
Been here once before and was happy the first time. But the second time was less than pleasant. First, the service is great. The waiter was attentive and he seemed pleasant. But the food was horrible. I ordered the tendon on noodles. Holy Moley. They gave four small pieces of meat and a couple pieces of tendon. The noodles were bland and dry. My friend got the ox tail noodle and it was bland and flavorless. I like the atmosphere and it's never crowded, which is why I liked going here but I don't know if I'm going to be back. The Italian dishes are better, so maybe if you stick to that you'll be happier. Funny that the Vietnamese food would be bad, the cooks are Vietnamese from what i can tell; go figure.
(2)Michelle Q.
Anytime cafe is kind of like Kit N Kitchen. They are both Euroasian cuisine. However, I like this place a lot better. It's not the best pasta that I have ever had but it's pretty good. I got their baked chicken and mushroom spaghettini. It came with salad or soup and garlic bread which were equally as yummy. It came out to about $13. The service was okay. They did their job efficiently, but they weren't that friendly.
(3)Ashley C.
Went here last night and had their caprese pasta. It was delicious! Next time, I'm definitely going to try a dessert. The atmosphere is pretty casual, just a cool place to come and eat at any time of the day, but I think the evening is particularly nice. The staff was friendly and attentive but not overly so, and the menu is varied enough that I'll probably end up coming back quite a few time just to try everything out.
(4)Lindsay J.
It's funny how sometimes you tend to judge a book by its cover... I am guilty of that offense in regards to this restaurant. I thought about giving it a try a few times, but always ended up going to "good ole reliable" Gina's a few doors down. My friend took me here for dinner, and I have to admit I was pleasantly surprised by the decor and food. First off, it is a sit down restaurant, which I never would have guessed from glancing at it from the outside. The food they serve is an eclectic mix... I want to say it's Chinese, Italian and American. Where else can you order look fun, risotto, and a burger all in the same restaurant? I have had dinner here twice now, and can confidently suggest my faves: for appetizers- Thai style pork cheeks w/spicy dipping sauce (freaking delicious... I think the sauce may have a little bit of crack mixed in because its addictive!) and baked garlic chili wings (very flavorful and love the lemongrass), and for an entree- beef brisket and tendon noodle soup w/thin noodles (tender, fatty pieces of brisket, seriously melt in your mouth... add a few dashes of sriracha to give the soup some kick). I have yet to try their dessert since I'm always stuffed after eating and have no space left in my tummy. Note to self for my next trip there: save room for dessert! :)
(4)may g.
It started out like a regular dinner to support a business in the neighborhood . We got our drink orders in and proceeded to order our dinner. These are the sequence of what happened next resulting in this review. Since we are usually happy diners, I don't think I've ever posted a one star review. 1. We order lasagna, chicken Parmesan, clams with pasta, sautéed mushrooms and garlic bread. During the ordering waiter #2 interrupts our waiter and they talk about something. (Should have been a heads up) 2. After a wait out comes the appetizer and bread. 3. Waiter #2 delivers a baked spaghetti dish and we say we didn't order this. He finds waiter#1 and confirm that we didn't order this. He then says the lasagne would take 15 minutes. So while deciding what we were going to do #2 waiter puts the dish down, says "I am putting this down because it's heavy and walks away"! Flabbergasted my son-in- law decides to take the dish. 4. I get the chicken and meanwhile daughter is waiting for the clams. We wait and wait. Finally flagging down the waiter and he says it'll be right out! 5. She gets the dish and it tastes awful! No taste at all so she needs to add salt and everything else to make it edible! 6. Food quality was terrible! The chicken "breast" might have been a formed patty, the sauce was comparable to Ragu and of course the clam dish was inedible The waitstaff or manager did not stop by once to see how we were doing. We paid and got out! My daughter had to go next door and get Duck Noodles since she hadn't eaten all day! What a waste of money and time!
(1)A Y.
Went to breakfast with friends on Saturday, Was impressed with service and was told to go back for the pig feet. Took spouse back last night. Ordered the braised pig feet, mushroom orzo, shrimp dumpling with noodle soup, and choi sum with oyster sauce. Ordered at 6:30 p.m. Orzo showed up first (like an appetizer) even though spouse said he was having his orzo with pig feet. By the time pig feet and other entree's arrived orzo was cold! Orzo was delicious, pig feet was so...so. Lots of noodles, little broth. Patrons came in, received their meals and checks and left before us! Waiter gave us our leftovers to take home but no check. We had to ask for the check!
(2)Amy G.
Chinese and Italian? Can one chef really cook 2 ethnic foods well enough to please my taste buds? I wasn't one to judge them yet as I work in a place that sells Japanese food and pizza. Yes we fry up katsu and make fresh pizza's daily and we're pretty good at it. I can't remember when I first came to try this place out, but one of my favorite dishes from here is the salmon alfredo! oh so creamy and yummy. I also love the rissotto here as it's one of the best I've tried on the islands and the only 2 other places I've tried rissotto from are very expensive restaurants. Also, the prices for these dishes are very reasonable compared to a lot of other expensive places like Asssagio's (which I am not a fan of taste wise) Anyways, I haven't actually tried any of their Chinese dishes but I do want to try their Hai Nam Chicken which is a favorite dish of mine. I have been here for breakfast once before and got their stuffed french toast which I really enjoyed as well.
(4)Reimi D.
Been here twice now. The first time I had the calamari risotto, the second time the mushroom risotto. Loved both dishes, but of the two my favorite is the mushroom risotto. It was yummy and filling. My hubby got the baked pork chops the first time, the loco moco the second time. No complaints. I really like the ambiance of this place. I've been here when it was slow and busy--both times the service was friendly and quick, though the last time they had a party of about 20 so they were rushing a bit, and I had to wait a while for a water refill. But with that said, I like coming here. I like the choices; I love how you can get fancy with a risotto or just have a simple sandwich--the kind you would make at home. The setting is comfortable, and the prices are reasonable. I have not tried the Chinese dishes except the turnip cakes, which we always get as an appetizer. DELICIOUS. I would recommend this place--it's a great alternative to other 24 hr restaurants. Parking can be lame depending on the hour but that's Market City in general.
(4)Wendy C.
I've been way too spoiled by cantonese style cafes back in California. $4.50 for a lemon iced tea.. and $15.95 for a baked pork chop. Ordered an appetizer for $7.. and ended up paying plus tip close to $30 for lunch. whattt?!?! my advice: skip the lemon iced tea... skip the pork chop.. the only thing that I tasted that was worth the money was the pork cheek appetizer. That was surprisingly really good.. too bad everything else was pretty bad :( I may or may not give this place another shot.. just not sure if my wallet allows for it right now.
(3)Lisa Y.
Great food, wonderful service, reasonably priced with delicious food from pizza, pasta, won ton soup, rice soup, calamari, sweet potato fries, burgers...everything is amazing ! Don't forget the desserts! My favorite is the mango shaved ice or the Red Bean and grass jelly or was it the tiramisu...
(5)Chastity S.
Where to go to dinner tonight was the question. My friend and I walked around Market City, and stumbled upon Anytime Cafe. It should be called Anykine Cafe because they have all kinds of different foods: Italian, American, Chinese, even dim sum items. We walk in and it's pretty nice in there. We get seated right away. I ordered a burger, the big picture of it in the menu makes it look mouth-watering! I also ordered the plantation ice tea, it came in a cool tall cup, but I think the plantation iced tea at Sam's Kitchen is way better. The burger I got looked just as delicious as it did in the menu, however the taste was lacking flavor. It was just kind of plain- if it's a house burger at least put some kind of special sauce or something to make it different than just a normal hamburger. The reason I only gave this place 2 stars was partly based on the taste of the food, but the main reason I gave it 2 stars was because of the lack of customer service. Not once did a waiter come to check up on us. I mean I can understand if the restaurant was busy, but it wasn't. We had to wave someone down to just to get the check after waiting 20 minutes with our plates obviously empty. One of the workers was just talking story with some guy the whole time. After we got the check and was waiting for someone to take it to process, only then did someone come around with water. I just couldn't believe it. I mean don't get me wrong, it's not like I wouldn't go back to the place because there's many things on the menu that i would want to try, but they seriously need to work on their customer service. At least pay attention a little more lol.
(2)Vanessa C.
This is a family favorite. We love the beef and tendon soup noodles (ask for chili oil!), the corned beef hash, the taro and mango flavored snow ice, the mushroom risotto, and the Vietnamese iced coffee. The lady owner Cindy, seemed aloof when we first started going but she's actually incredibly nice and always plays with my kids. When we leave after brunch, I am always tempted to tell the poor folks waiting for a seat at Cafe Kaila that there's a good alternative right in front of their eyes!
(5)Kim M.
Anytime Cafe is located in Market City Shopping Center, in the corner near Cafe Kaila. Parking is available just like for any other place in the shopping center, but it's pretty chaotic. This restaurant is larger than it looks from the outside. Nicer, too. And judging by the decor, one would think this place is a typical Asian restaurant serving up Asian fare... But, uhhhh, it's Italian?! The menu features a plethora of local and Chinese-influenced dishes, but to categorize this restaurant as "Italian" is beyond me. The menu does, however, have some "Italian" dishes... Also, seeing this type of hodgepodge menu makes me think of that old that saying, "jack of all trades, master of none." I'm not sure how "good" everything really is.. But since the menu is beyond extensive, picky eaters will likely have no problem here. I had the Caprese. yelp.com/biz_photos/mvBv… It was nothing out of the ordinary, but I'm glad they do take out! And I got my bf a shrimp dumpling noodle soup. The dumplings and broth were both pretty good, but not very memorable. We had some other things, too. Sadly, I don't really remember if they were good or bad. I guess I will have to try this place again, since I think they added more items to the menu since my last visit. Yelp 365 - #149/365
(3)Valerie R.
Little hidden treasure in market city shopping center. The food is Asian meets Italian American cuisine. Sounds a bit much, but trust me, the food is to die for! Some must try appetizers that I have had: pig cheeks with an awesome garlicky dipping sauce, choysum with oyster sauce, and some kind of spicy chicken wing. For my entrée, I always get the Loco Moco with fried rice cuz their gravy is again, to die for!! Their service is on point, never had a empty water or wine glass for long, and the waiters there have the best customer service I've experienced especially in a non fine dining place. All in all, if I didn't l Iive so far from this place, this would be a staple every week, but the drive is very well worth it. On a side note, my husband did not want me to make this review because he says now everyone will be going there...lol
(5)casey j.
We came here once by recommendation and we must return before we head home. For a Chinese-run restaurant, we were wonderfully surprised by the great service. I had wonton soup, large wontons and yummy. We also had clams spaghetti. Hmm hmm good! We ended our dinner with must have mango shaved snow. Very light and refreshing. You will not be disappointed.
(5)Melissa C.
My favorite here is the baked pork chop with fried rice. A very nostalgic dish since my father would always make it for me as a little girl. The side salad along with it is a great side, I've never ordered it with soup. The milk tea is also excellent as they give you a little jar of sweetener for you to adjust to your desire. Parking sucks at Market City, but going at off hours always helps. A nice clean restaurant that we will frequent again and again.
(4)Shayna O.
A friend of mine invited me to this quiet little hole in the wall. It was definitely not what I expected because the outside looked run down but the inside was nice though the further in I got, the decor lost it's nice factor. I ordered from the lunch menu, I think it was a Spaghetti and cut Clam pasta with white wine and garlic, and the food came real quick. I'm not a world class chef, but the noodles in our pasta on our table seemed a bit under cooked. My friend had some hard noodles in her Baked Spaghetti as well. The taste was alright, but my main problem was the hard noodles, it was flimsy but still hard and under cooked. The one thing I liked was the soup that came with my pasta. It was a Creamy Tomato soup, it was good but the croutons in there had an odd after taste, though it was still delicious. I want to say that I will try and give this place another chance in the future, but that's still up for debate.
(2)James C.
Great food, I love the mochi waffles, they are a really unique take on a very common breakfast. The wait is very short if you even have one which is odd because next door the line is always an hour long and their food isn't nearly as good. They have great meals for anytime in the day would recommend it to anyone
(4)Charisse T.
Okay, I'm not sure if I was just unlucky and they were having a rough night or what. I was going to give them 2 or 3 stars based on the food because it was average. Even though my chicken Parmesan looked like a patty with cheese thrown on top. And when asking my family how they liked it they replied with so so and not great. With that you may ask why I said they may have had a rough night? Well, the service. We went in and were a bit confused because there's no host. Until someone came out and told us to sit down. We got our menus and later got our waters. Everything was okay up until the point where we ordered. Then things went downhill. From there the waiter ignored us. Not even a brief how is your food so far? It took at least four or five times of them walking back and forth to notice that all our waters were empty. We waited for at least twenty minutes after we finished eating for someone to come check on us. And then we finally flagged them down to ask for the check and the waiter barely have an acknowledgement. He came back about five to ten minutes later with our check and I had to ask if I could have a box for my leftovers. He was quick to grab our check when we paid for it though. And now on top of things the food has upset my stomach. Will I ever come back here? Probably not.
(1)Milly C.
This unassuming place has one of the largest menus I've ever seen. They have everything from pasta to sandwiches to won ton mein to shave ice. I'm not sure what it is... but it seems like every Chinese owner feels the need to have as many items as possible on the menu and Anytime Cafe is no exception. I don't think I'll ever be able to try even half the items on their menu, but I really love their risotto. If anything, I would want to try every flavor of risotto here. It's perfectly cooked (some places make it really underdone) and reasonably priced. At first, it looks like the portions won't be filling, but it does the job! I also tried the snow ice here, but I didn't care for it too much. The flavors were a little too artificial tasting for me and slightly too sweet. I would probably go elsewhere to satisfy my sweet cravings. The Hong Kong style milk tea is different - it's not bad. You can definitely taste the tea; it's more prevalent here and it's not as sweet. It's barely sweetened at all. The service here is pretty good; they keep your waters refilled and don't hound you while you're eating but they don't neglect you either! I love how Anytime is open late; so I end up coming here when all other places are closed... I think more places need to extend their hours like Anytime! 31 Yelp Reviews Challenge: #23 of 31
(4)Cindy L.
Anytime Café is like Kit-n-kitchen, they specialize in Italian Asian fusion cuisine. The only big difference I noticed that is Anytime Café really loves to use tomato-base for their sauces. Prices were reasonable and portions were good. Hubby tried the pork chop fried rice and he sworn that the meat was tender and juicy. I had the calamari risotto, which had an overwhelming amount of garlic. Both had tomato-sauce on it. We also tried the mango snow ice, which was very refreshing after all that tomato and garlic.
(3)Lora H.
The menu here is overwhelming! This little corner restaurant at Market City Shopping Center has a little of everything. Pasta, Ox Tail Soup, Won Ton Mein, French Toast stuffed with Peanut Butter, Omelettes, Hainan Chicken Rice, etc. etc. Something for every palette! And the food is pretty good, prices are good. So why 5-stars? Perhaps we went on an off day but the wait time and staff (or one person I should say) was not very pleasant. And it wasn't even busy but I guess that's what happens when you skimp and only have one person waiting on the entire restaurant. The Shave ice thing - not really shave ice, but similar, is soooooo good!!! I would go for just that! Amazing!! Definitely a place to eat if you can't figure out what you want to eat! There seriously is something for everyone here.
(4)Ethan S.
Anytime Cafe. Sometimes this place could have some bad service but the food could make up for that. I love the food here I usually order the Loco Moco. Yup I eat the local food in the Italian and Chinese place. I'm a rebel that's why. But it's expensive. But still the service should improve. Especially the manager or whatever.
(3)Jacob N.
Italian food made by Chinese people? At first I was a little skeptical, but then I thought about all the delicious Japanese-Italian restaurants there are out there, and figured it could possibly work. I've been here a couple times since, and have found that it's not bad after all. Upon entering the restaurant I immediately liked the decor. I don't know quite how to explain it, but maybe something along the lines of a modernized Italian villa... Or something like that. Anyway, the place is clean, and in good repair. Cracking open the menu and taking a look through it you'll notice that there are selections of Italian dishes as well as some Chinese and even a couple Japanese choices. Interesting combo. The first time I visited I ordered one of the risotto dishes, and the second time I got chicken picatta. Both dishes were alright. Nothing spectacular, but not bad. I think I want to try one of the Chinese noodle soups next time I go. Those looked pretty good. I tried a couple of their desserts on my visits. Taiwanese snow ice (like at frost city, but not quite as good) with one mango flavor, and one taro flavor. They were both refreshing, but not spectacular. The service here was pretty good both times. They were attentive, but not really especially warm and friendly. One of the things I liked most about this place is that, as their name implies, they're open late. I will definitely come back here to try more of their slightly eclectic mix of food.
(3)Danielle F.
After reading all the reviews about the strange combinations of Chinese and Italian foods, I was really interested. I tried the chicken mushroom risotto, which was very good. It had a nice creamy texture, but not too mushy. The serving looked small, but it was very filling. My friend tried the lasagna which also looked small, but said it tasted ok. Next time I'm going to try something from the Chinese side of the menu :)
(4)Lori I.
This review is only for the SNOW ICE. I do not claim to be a snow ice expert, my only other experience with SNOW ICE is my 10+ times I've been to Frostcity, and I was curious to compare the two. The STRAWBERRY SNOW ICE (around $5) arrived first and while it's a bit cheaper than Frostcity's large size ($6), you get a little bit more toppings and snow ice but it was too sweet and you can taste the powder mix they use to make their flavors. They don't skimp on toppings at this place: popping boba, star jellies, strawberries and some kind of syrup looks nice but in the end is overpowering and was just too sickeningly sweet for me. yelp.com/user_local_phot… The TARO SNOW ICE arrived next and this is one flavor that Frostcity does not have, which is why I ordered it. You can definitely taste the powder mix in this one, but they were sneaky and added a few slices of real taro as topping to try and keep it "fresh" but you can't fool me. This tastes like a frozen taro bubble tea drink and instead of the tapioca balls on the bottom of the drink, they threw a bunch of white popping boba balls on top. Halfway through this one I crunched on something hard. I thought it was ice but it didn't melt so I finally spit out what looked like a 1cm piece of GLASS! It turned out it was probably a piece of the container that the toppings were in, which still shouldn't have made its way into my dessert or my mouth!! yelp.com/user_local_phot… They did comp the taro snow ice because of that incident but I don't think I'll be back to try their other flavors. I'll stick with Frostcity.
(2)Crash D.
Just looking for a quick lunch around Kapahulu and wife and I found this place. I had a small side salad and calamari. Salad was exactly what was advertised. No frills, boring, short and to the point. To be expected. Calamari was very good, but slight overcooked on some of the thinner pieces. Still it was very good. Wife had an egg sandwich that came with fries and a salad. Average, no complaints from her. In all, this place is just weird from a menu standpoint. Italian, Chinese, American......that's a new one for me. Honestly, seeing the varied menu kind of scared me. Probably shouldn't have been so judgmental in retrospect. I'd hit it again to try the risottos.
(3)Christine L.
I've been to this place twice now. Its very convenient because the menu has so many choices. If you cant find something to eat here you're ridiculous. First time I came I tried their pho-style soup, pretty yummy. This last time I tried the baked spaghetti and it was a big disappointment. Spaghetti was chewy and sticky like it had been sitting in a pot, and I'm pretty sure the sauce was canned. No flavor at all. My vietnamese iced coffee was good though. They also make a very good corn soup which has lots of garlic in it. My bf got the garlic shrimp pasta. Same problem with the noodles and the shrimp had clearly been frozen. Maybe I'll just keep this place for late-night snacking and dessert. Thei snow ice is really yum. Kind of like a creamy version of shaved ice. I'll be back but maybe not for awhile.
(3)Anson G.
Bottom line: gourmet presentation and menu, but short-order style cooking. This place sits next to the ever so popular Cafe Kaila in Market City shopping center. They are only lightly busy. They have a very contemporary dining area, and very attentive wait staff. Their menu shows very appetizing sounding menu items as well. When the food comes out, it was very well prepared, and looks appetizing. You wonder how they are able to keep their costs reasonable, when all signals point to a higher price-point. However, when you get a taste, you realize how they managed to cut costs. Most of their food here, although still tasty, feels like it was bought at Costco, and then prepared by a short-order cook. Meaning, expect a slightly heavier seasoning, and slightly greasier presentation than the menu might suggest. Their menu options, reasonable pricing, and nice atmosphere warrant a visit if you're in the area. We'll likely be back, but maybe we can ask for a little less oil - I think this place would bump up to a 4 star quite easily if they had a lighter hand with the cooking oil.
(3)Brian B.
Some fusion restaurants manage to get things right and blend the best of both worlds, others completely miss the mark... Thankfully I have to say that Anytime Cafe hits the mark overall and is a good fusion of Asian & Italian. Here at Anytime Cafe they have a wonderful blend of different Chinese with Italian dishes. There is your usual fried rice but with a twist, and various pasta dishes that blend together beef, pork or chicken. I had the baked pork chop with fried rice which was interesting but tasty. It felt like I was eating a parmesan-ish type dish with rice which was odd but not totally out there. They also have alcohol here, so if you want a nice drink to go with your meal you can order sake. Thankfully the sake was nice and chilled and was very easy to down which I can't say about a lot of other places. Anytime Cafe is basically the Asian slant for Asian/Italian fusion, so this basically makes it the Asian version of Angelo Pietro's which is also another favorite. The other nice thing about this place is that it's clean and the wait staff is friendly and gives good descriptions of the various entrees on their menu. This place is located in Market City so the parking is plentiful, it's tucked a little bit into the corner by Fun Factory so you may miss it if you don't know where to look. If you want a decent fusion restaurant and can't decide on Italian or Chinese, come here for a nice selection of both!
(4)Seika O.
This place open until late and has variety of drinks. I tried their tea it was really good. I like the rice soup, I could not find in many places in Hawaii. The food in general was good. I have tried noodle, pasta, and soup. This place reminds me of places in Japan.
(4)Vera W.
Service is great. Try the calamari and the shrimp dumpling wonton noodles in broth. Tastes almost like the ones in Hong Kong.
(5)Rita L.
just reviewing the strawberry snow ice. Delicious. Popping boba balls, little jelly goodness, and strawberry syrup all over my snow ice. I'm coming back to try the mango. Its not shave ice but not ice cream, taste like guriguri but slushy like? way better than snow factory thats for sure.
(4)Amara E.
Decided to stop by Anytime Cafe for a late night dinner with friends. This place is known for their Hong Kong style food. Looking at the menu, there is a lot of Western food! I ordered the caprese. Didn't realize that it came with a salad, but had I known, I would've asked for the sauce on the side. I guess after eating a few caprese in my life, I have to say, this one did not live up to my expectations. Tomato and basil was not fresh at all! You could see the basil pretty dried up and the tomato slices were dried up at the ends from being cut and left out for too long. The thing that detracted from the flavor the most was that the plate was drenched in balsamic vinegar and salad dressing. It was way too overpowering... My friends ordered the beef brisket noodle and the tripe noodle. They said that it was just okay. What's preventing me from giving this place a two is the service. It wasn't top notch, but it wasn't terrible. They were courteous enough. If you're looking for a quick bite, I'd say give it a try and see what you think. But of you're looking for authentic Hong Kong style places, I'd look elsewhere.
(3)Gina M.
Wanted to try this place and finally tried it last night. My husband had the calamari, pizza, and green onion pancake. I had the chix & mushroon Risotto & my friend a the beef brisket lo mein. The pancake was dry and bland. It tasted and smelled like cardboard. The pizza wasn't bad but if you eat two, the taste gets boring. The calamari was bland and the sauce was so so spicy but really no flavor. The Risotto was okay. It was rather salty. The brisket lo mein was the best of all. I wouldn't mind going back to try other stuff but I wouldn't consider a go to place on a regular basis. The restaurant itself is clean! And it stays open late.
(3)Debbie L.
I've been to Anytime Cafe a few times already. I've never had a bad experience here. Whenever I go to a restaurant, I have a bad habit of always ordering the same foods. I usually order either the Chicken Parmesan or the Shrimp Risotto. Unfortunately, I've gotten sick of eating both of them. So it's time for me to try something new on the menu, but nothing else on the menu seems to sound appealing to me. Their menu has a wide variety of foods such as Italian, Chinese, and Japanese. So if you're not too sure what you're craving to eat, just come here and you'll for sure find something (I'm a really picky eater so it's still hard for me to find something here). What I do like about the restaurant is that their open late, so if you get off of work late, it's one of the few places that are open. Also, their location is very convenient. It's located in Market City, with a somewhat large parking lot. Sometimes it gets crowded because of all the Foodland customers but at night, there's lots of parking available. Just a heads up though, most of the parking lot is under big trees so don't be surprised when you see some presents on your car. XD
(3)Emi N.
I love Anytime Cafe and I've been here countless times. I don't remember having a single bad experience other than some minor service flaws (no big deal). Their menu is Half-Italian-ish, Half-Chinese/Taiwanese-ish, with some sprinkles of local and American choices--yay, a solid "hapa" restaurant! We normally order from the Italian-side of the menu and the quality and flavors are very consistent. The desserts are also excellent. I always tell myself that I'll try something from the Chinese side of the menu, but being the Italian-food lovers that we are, the Italian menu always win! The pasta dishes are comparable to that of Banana Leaf & Pasta Cafe in McCully, but are slightly less expensive. I think they have the same owner? I also love the paintings on the walls and the vertical, rectangular shape of the restaurant, and the modern decor. My favorites: Mushroom Risotto, Chicken & Mushroom Alfredo, Plantation Iced tea, Mango Pudding (dessert-favorite!), and Tiramisu (dessert).
(4)Peaceful T.
came in last sunday afternoon to a pretty empty restaurant. Enjoyed the lo mein brisket and the shave ice dessert. very convenient with market city parking and pretty inexpensive for a decent meal. thanks to Jarett (i think his name was) for recommendations and knowing his menu
(4)Joann Y.
There's a nice atmosphere here with an elegant image. I heard good stuff about the risotto here but it's just okay to me. The chicken alfredo is delicious. What I like most about the milk tea is that the liquid sugar comes in a little glass for you to pour in your desired amount. It's great for people who don't like it too sweet! The service is great. When I came for the first time when it just opened, my waiter was so enthusiastic that it made my experience even better. He really was surprisingly enthusiastic, but I didn't see him the other times I went back. The prices are okay and the food is pretty good. It surprised me the first time.
(3)Steevens A.
Their beverages were awesome. Had some Cafe Sua Da and also some milk tea and that was awesome. Their wings though, SUCKED BALLS! Don't get item #107, EVER. Fries were good. Service kinda sucks... took a while for them to get us ANYTHING... Why does this parking lot suck so much?!
(3)Kelly G.
Yum! Mushroom & Chicken Risotto! Boo! Possibly Costco chicken? Takes credit card which is nice. Tea is extra. Overall, not terribly impressed, but would come here for HK style food.
(3)Cher Y.
First time here and it was pretty empty with just one table occupied in addition to ours. The atmosphere was nice and the service was great as the servers were very attentive. I was excited to try their food; however, I was a bit disappointed. The peanut butter French toast looked NOTHING like the picture in the menu. It looked like they used the same cooking oil they used to cook the meats. It tasted bad.
(2)LeaDan Y.
When I first ate here, I was worried about the multiple personality disorder that the menu seemed to be suffering from, but I have to say, if you have absolutely no clue what type of food youre in the mood for, this place offers so much variety that its difficult to not find something that will satisfy. I love their taro cakes and calamari risotto but they also pho, pastas, local dishes, Chinese dishes, osso buco, shaved ice, tiramisu, i mean, seriously ... The name may sound silly, but really, "AnyTHING Cafe" is more appropriate. The service is attentive and ridiculously quick. Their dishes may not be the best tasting version of that dish that youve ever had but Ill stop here before I stop at Zippys or a plate lunch place.
(3)Rick L.
This is my second home because I spent way too many having dinner here. Very tasty food and those snow ice desserts is a winner! I would avoid their appetizers; most aren't very good except for their mushrooms. My favorite are their noodle soup dishes, they're delicious! The broth is amazing and beef stew and dumpling are out of this world. There's plenty of parking however it can be pretty packed sometimes. There is more parking in the back near Formaggio's.
(5)Ivana L.
The food is good but not great. But I very like the service. Gaven is the best.
(4)Melissa K.
The best oxtail soup I've ever had! So tasty! Forgot what my husband ordered (I remember it was orange in color), but it was also flavorful! Oh yeah...the appetizer we had was really good too. It was like BBQ strips (forget the name) Yum! Will definitely go back when craving a scrumptious meal!
(5)Debbie R.
If you are in the mood for food, this is the place! An eclectic mix of ethnicities ranging from Chinese, Filipino, Japanese to Italian. Something for everyone on the menu. The food tastes good, arrives quickly, portions are good and you leave full and satisfied. Be sure to save room for the "Snow Ice". Its . . . interesting. We got the Green Tea one, and it was good. I'd like to try all the flavors eventually. As the name implies, they are open late. This place is a winner, will definately put this one on my list to return.
(4)Bobbiemarie M.
Saw this in the aloha to go site and was caught up with the selection. Fusion of italian, asian, and some American and local favorites. Tasty and reasonably priced. Green Tea Snow Ice is da BOMB!!!
(5)Teri N.
Love the Strawberry Ice!!
(5)k k.
The first time I came here a year ago, I was really happy with it. I had the baked pork chops and it was reminiscent of the ones I had in Hong Kong. I just went there this past weekend and it was bad!!! What happened? Our group also had the clam spaghetti, chicken piccata spaghetti and the vegetarian spaghetti. Everything was bleh. I was so disappointed and most likely will not return any time soon..if at all.
(2)Jonathan L.
This is the one of the place that is open late if your craving Hong Kong style food with an Italian twist. They also have desserts as well such as shave ice. Located in market city and parking is plentiful if you go during the correct hours. Came here around 9 PM after exercising. The restaurant was empty, we were the only ones inside. The menu is huge it was really difficult to choose what I want to eat. However, I learned that when you go to a Chinese restaurant you should only order Chinese food. I ordered the stewed beef with egg noodles and my friend ordered the caprese salad. The food didn't take too long to come out because we were the only ones there. The caprese salad was surprisingly very good. It was even better than the beef noodle soup I ordered. My ordered came out after and I didn't like my entree. First of all they did not let me substitute my noodle with half fun and have mien. :( Secondly I had more tendon than meat. Lastly it was around $9 bucks for a bowl of okay noodle soup. To pay that much the food has to be spectacular and it wasn't. Just a okay experience nothing really great about this place. The decor is nice and open late for the people not wanting to eat Zippys. I would just come here for the dessert (shave ice) Other than that this place is meh...
(3)Alysha K.
I went to Anytime Cafe a bit skeptical because of all of the mehh reviews, but turns out, I'm actually surprisingly satisfied with my experience. Although I agree the service is a bit slow/lacking (hence 1 star less of what I would've gave), the food that I ordered was good! I got the salmon alfredo spaghetti and the pork & black egg rice soup (jook). I know, weird combination, but then again, the menu is kinda odd itself. They have stuff from pastas to pizzas to asian noodle soups to dimsum to shave ice! My pasta was deeeelish! The alfredo sauce was perfect. Good texture, right amount of flavor, butter, cheese, and creaminess. And the salmon chunks were cooked perfectly. Very tender. Not dry at all! I did have to ask a couple times as to where my jook was, but it finally came out (pretty much after everyone was finished with their meals already). It was okay. Definitely a bigger bowl than I thought it would be. Good to feed a few people at least. Needed to add shoyu, salt/pepper to it, but that's usually the case anyways. Then, it took a good 10 minutes or so just to get our check. Our waiter didn't check on us once either once we got our food. Oh well, I guess that's "typical" Chinese style anyways. What was not typical, however, was the cleanliness. This was definitely not the definition of a "hole-in-the-wall." The place was actually very clean! I would be back again to try more pasta dishes. I like their pastas over Banana Leaf Cafe's. Oh, and prices are reasonable too! One pasta dish is less than $10!
(3)Gordon Y.
Had the bone-in pork chop with pasta and mushroom gravy and choi sum. It was fantastic for $14.95.
(5)Shay F.
This is the old Banana Leaf in the corner of Market City. I went here for lunch today and had the French Toast with peanut butter ($5.50) because my friend said that it's pretty good. It was! I also had the Soup of the Day ($3.50) which was Cream of Vegetables. Sounded good, so I tried it. Mmmm good! I had a bite of my friends green onion pancake which was okay, and the chicken risotto (well, at least the risotto part) was good too. I've heard it's a hit or miss at this place, but so far so good.
(3)Ash K.
Very, very disappointed. My family and I have been here before, and the food and service was acceptable. This second time, I brought a friend with me since it was so good last time. We had a party of three and were seated immediately. It took 15 minutes to be served water, or to be acknowledged at all. We were not given a specials menu or were we told what the specials were...but the large party of 10 did. They seemed to get better service than we did. We ordered 3 appetizers, which ended up being served at the same time as our main dishes. (Not a big deal for some people, but one of my pet peeves...especially since we didn't order them altogether...) My chicken and shrimp spaghettini was horrible! The chicken and shrimp were swimming in a bowl of oil and spaghettini oils. I don't usually complain about pasta, it's my favorite food. But this time it was oily and had way too much garlic. We tried the look fun, too. It was mushy and tasteless, so we ended up not touching it. The food quality could've been overlooked if the service was good, but the service received that night was the worst I've ever experienced. The waiter mumbled instead of talked and the waitress had an attitude problem. We were checked on ONCE the entire 2 hours. My water was empty more times than it was full. It took us 15 minutes to get the check after we requested it AND we were charged for a soda we didn't order. We were so sick of it already, so we paid the bill and left. To top it all off, there was a guy by the cash register that looked like the owner or manager...he did NOT say goodnight or thank you as we left. Awesome mannerisms... Granted, the food was a lot better the first time I tried this place but I cannot stand horrible service. Not for a place with at least 4 waiters but hardly anyone to serve. They need more training.
(1)Cintamani A.
A restaurant that has great service but average food is forgivable. At least to a certain extent. You made a connect with them and feel to bad to think of them negatively. You'll go back there and give them another chance or more if you're in the neighborhood. Anytime Cafe is that type of place. I'm the type of person who either receives wonderful personable practically giggly service or just hostile rudeness. Anytime Cafe was completely empty so perhaps that was the reason for excellent service. The owner would help out when the waitress was elsewhere. Very gracious and friendly. Even though the menu may seem tacky and cumbersome I found it amusing and somewhat helpful. A mish mash of mostly pasta and dishes from Hong Kong. Shave ice is even available. Since it was raining I opted for a hot bowl of noodles with shrimp dumplings. It was excellent brothy goodness, typical noodles but the outer skin of the dumplings were overdone. It was still edible but disappointing. My mother was unhappy with her pasta until she drenched it in olive oil. The garlic bread was slightly odd tasting but not off putting that you still wouldn't scarf it down. The best dish was the choy sum. Overall it was just alright. One thing that was extremely noticeable is the fact you can tell that just by the appearance of the restaurant that the owner lovingly takes care of her restaurant. The owner is originally from Hong Kong so explains why there are dishes from there alongside pasta staples. She also makes and sells colorful beaded trees of life that are related to feng shui. They are rather cute and makes you think 'only in Hawaii...'. Oh, and they seem to be one of the few restaurants that's open until midnight in the area.
(3)Craig M.
The Anytime Café is located in the corner of the Market City Shopping Center in Kaimuki. Formerly known as the Banana Leafs, this restaurant has a rather large and varied menu consisting primarily of Chinese and Italian food. I was chuckling to myself as I sat and perused the menu. What should I call the food? Chintalian? Italinese? No matter, I was just being silly. Having seen Anytime Café when the wife and I had breakfast a couple of doors down at Café Kaila, I was a little intrigued about trying it out for the first time. People seem to be talking about its noodles and its desserts, but since it was lunch and I hadn't any breakfast, the Baked Pork Chops with Fried Rice jumped off the menu. And at $11.95, it seemed like a decent choice. Given the option of soup or green salad, I went with the salad. Somehow, cream of broccoli soup wasn't too appealing that day. According to the menu, the dish consisted of "pork chop and onions with our own tomato sauce over fried rice." I ordered a glass of iced Thai tea to wash everything down. Thai tea is basically a strong tea with milk in it; a tiny pitcher of simple syrup accompanied the tea for sweetening. The first thing I noticed upon being served was that the meat consisted of three thinly sliced portions of pork loin, not a pork chop. To me a "chop" connotes a "t-bone" with a little border of tasty fat. The pork was a bit on the dry side, but to their credit was tender. The tomato sauce was pretty tasty, like a mild spaghetti sauce, and when eaten with the pork, moistened it considerably. As for the fried rice, I was a little disappointed. It didn't seem fried, and maybe I'm used to fried rice with beaucoup ingredients in it, but all they had were some peas and cubed carrots. The peas were nice, though; they lent a little pop when bitten. By the way, I didn't notice any onions in the dish. No big thing, but perhaps they should have made at least a couple of onion slices visible to satisfy the nit-pickers like me. My verdict? It was a good meal ... an okay meal. It certainly wouldn't delight a gourmet palate, but it wasn't bad. Nice and average, I would say. I'm glad I tried Anytime Café. Would I go back? Maybe, but not anytime soon.
(3)Ngan W.
We came here for the 2nd time on the Tuesday the 19th. It was 930pm, ans was so happy to get a late night meal here of Won Ton Egg noodles and Beef Tendon Noodles with lok fun that just hit the spot. The Won ton was delicious- tasted home made and not frozen kine, and the egg noodles were nice and chewy. My Beef Tendon was flavorful and plenty and the lok fun was nice and firm and not stringy and soft like most places. It was a delicous experience and we will be back. So nice to find a mainland style hong kongy cafe in Honolulu! The have a pretty affordable wine list too!
(4)Lindsay G.
Ate here for the first time time. I had the Chicken Parmesan. They used chicken breast which I like and the breading was great, tasty but not heavy. The sauce was light but a little too sweet for my liking. I also sampled some of the Chicken rice soup, could've had a little more taste. The shrimp risotto was great, the flavors were awesome. My bf had the pork chops on fried rice. It took some getting used due to the fried rice was Chinese style with tomato sauce all over. If I do go again... I am defiantly getting the risotto.
(3)Arlette D.
okay so i found this place after looking up risotto on yelp and this is what came up.. After being so disappointed that Banana Leaf Restaurant closed, we decided to yelp risotto and everyone raved that the mushroom risotto was exactly the same as the one at banana leaf. And they were right!!! the food is great! so far i have taste the mushroom risotto that a friend had and i had the pork chop risotto, and someone else had the chicken and mushroom spaghettini, we also tried the calamari and for 5 bucks its awesome!!! actually all the food was great!!!!! i am so glad we decided to eat here! and the plus is they are open late so we have another choice other than zippys and likelike. Down side is on the take out menu they say they have a web site anytimecafehawaii.com and i have tried over and over but it doesn't work. also there is no menu online anywhere. so i
(5)Kenny W.
I ordered Osso Buco new menu. I was expecting rich and deep flavor from the "tomato" sauce and the osso buco itself. I was so dissapointed that the sauce was so bland, the meat needs more seasoning. Pasta needs 30 more seconds to cook.. The service was not that friendly.. I was putting aside my food for at least 5 minutes, and the waiter was not asking about the food and stuff. Pretty much dissapointed, and probably not coming back. But the Hong Kong Ice Milk tea was good.
(1)Reginald F.
Came on a rainy Saturday night around 10 pm Our ratings:the stars Salt and pepper pork chops American style**sliced pork sauteed with red and green peppers-definately not Chinese stiyle with hot peppers Pork chop risotto****great flavor of tomato with mushrooms and two boneless chops Moche rice**really no flavor-needed to ask for oyster sauce to enhance it Shrimp dumpling*****awesome -the filling had shrimp mushrooms and black fungus DESSERT-mango pudding had lots of pieces of mango and the flavor of mango through atmosphere family friendly-lots of regulars Staff was pretty attentive Not very noisy considering tables are open -no booths Price_very reasonable Definately a place to come again
(3)Juliana M.
Satisfying pasta AND price. Pasta was delicious, creamy and fulfilling. It also came with soup and garlic break, both sooooo good. I wouldn't mind eating here again. I think this place is super cute, serves all types of foods, so you have a wide variety of the types of foods you may crave for. The service was friendly and polite.
(4)Ethan D.
If you are looking for a good place to chow after a late night shift after work, then Anytime Cafe is an available option. The restaurant's decor is nice and pretty and is welcoming. What's not welcoming is the service. The place seems understaffed and under stress which comes off from the older waitress who gives off an unpleasant disposition. The food is meh. I ordered the Chicken Parmesan which was not too bad, standard compared to other restaurants, the Shrimp Wonton w/ Soup which was again average. Their homemade Fried Dumpling w/ their mayo sauce and their chicken caesar salad were subpar at best. The chicken in the salad and the dumplings were dull and unremarkable in every way. Parking is a bit crazy. Quite skeptical on a return back or even a recommendation. The only thing that wold make me come back is that it is open late in the night.
(3)Sovatha A.
This place reminds me of cafe style eateries in east LA, only that this is less crowded. Been to this place a few times, and there has never been line, so you get to a table right away. The food is decent and service is pretty good too. There's a good variety of asian-Western fusion food in the menu. The thing is last time I was there I ordered a noodle soup, and I tasted MSG in the broth. So if you don't like MSG, their noodle might not your thing. Would definitely go there again for their other food, but prolly not the noodle soup. The reason why it's not 5 star is I saw small roaches racing in the men's room when I went in there. Parking might also be difficult to find too. Other than these, it's a pretty decent place to eat.
(3)Julie Z.
wonton noodle soup is a nono..i wouldn't eat it here. But my friends got really good dishes! wish i followed their taste buds. But, yeah liked the shaved snow. waiter was a bit rude, but oh well.
(2)Craig E.
Food is good. However they must have different kitchens. I ordered Chicken Parmesan and my wife ordered Jook (rice porridge). I got my food first. I was hungry so she told me to eat. I was trying to eat slow. But I had finished my meal. And she still didn't get her food. We asked the waiter why rice soup took so long. When that is the easier thing to make. They told us the Chinese cooks was busy?
(2)Jayson N.
If your family is normal like mine, you've had this problem: What's for DINNER? (SILENCE) Yes, indecision and the age of dilemma of what to eat is a chronic problem in my family. After driving by the back side of market city to see what was open at 945 pm, my mom brilliantly said, "hey i bet anytime is open, after all why would they name themselves ANYTIME" Sure enough, anytime was open so we just parked and walked in. The servers are really hospitable and really knowledgable about their menu which by the way is no easy feat since you have anything from won ton mein to baked spaghetti. After browsing the extensive menu, i decided seafood bake sounded good. and we ordered.. (10 - 15 minutes roll by) mines came out piping hot but i was so famished i dug in. The seafood tasted decent, the noodles were okay, but after a while all i could taste was......... WHITE CREAMY SAUCE. There was a ton of it, and it was potent. I mean very creamy, very rich, very sloppy. However the white creamy sauce was FABULOUS on the buns that came with. Luckily the meal was served with a nice bowl of minestrone so i could cleanse my mouth after being overwhelmed by the sauce. If you like a lot of sauce with you noodles, this is definitely the dish for you. I will say that i've had the won ton mein from here before and it is quite delish. The price is fairly reasonable considering you'd have to travel to chinatown to get a better bowl for a cheaper price. Eventually i'd like to try the pork chops so i guess i'll be coming back but its definitely a place i wouldn't mind trying again... Yelp 365 #03/365
(3)Lauren C.
I'm glad that there's another restaurant to add to my list of late night eats. The style of this cafe brings me back to my vacation in Hong Kong where cafes were practically on every corner. They have a mix of eastern and western influences...exactly how most cafes in Hong Kong are. I usually get the baked spaghetti since not many places have that and it brings me back to my hanabata days in school where I would be excited for the lunch bell to ring so I can get that mushy cheesy goodness. Their baked spaghetti comes with a side of soup or salad and I always get the creamed corn soup. After the soup with garlic toast, most of the time I don't have room to eat my spaghetti so I always have lunch the next day. I also enjoy the won ton mein because their noodles are so chewy and yummy...just like in Hong Kong! I introduced "authentic" (as authentic as it can get in Hawai'i) won ton mein and he too is a convert. The only thing is that the portion is a bit small and even after drinking the soup, I'm still not completely satisfied. My boyfriend gets it with extra noodles and that usually hits the spot. This is also a nice spot for me to dine with my parents since my mother is a bit picky about non Chinese food and this place satisfies both of our palettes.
(4)Danielle S.
LOVE THE VARIETY! One stop cafe :-) !! Their Oxtail Soup is delicious! Ordered through "Aloha 2 Go" & the food was still warm :-)
(4)Kim S.
Hmmm, I don't get the hype about this place...my friends like it too. The service was terrible (i.e. lazy, insolent girls) + the place was empty. Despite the numerous items listed on the menu, I didn't see anything worth ordering. I arrived late so saw the food everyone else ordered. The pasta looked boring & dry - not enough sauce. Pizza plain - great choice for kids. Wasn't in the mood for jook or hot noodle soup. Decided on a sandwich w/egg (scrambled) & tomato (they only had American cheese so I skipped it). It arrived with a bit of salad & fries (thin & crispy). Eh, it was ok, nothing I couldn't make at home for less than $7. Wish I got a caprese sandwich to go from South Shore Gill - cheaper & amazingly deeelish! I can skip this cafe anytime.
(2)Julie W.
Stopped at market city shopping center to grab dinner on valentines day. Our real date is later this week so we figured we'd get something decent with the kids. Not too shabby! The decor hasnt changed since it was Banana Leaf so (still cute and contemporary). I got a set menu with a lovely salad with fried seafood dumplings (yum), clam chowder pretty decent), a bone in, pan fried pork chop (super yum) and strawberry panna cotta for dessert. Hubby had a baked pasta that was rich and delish. Kid menu was decent and looked exactly the same as Banana Leaf's. Overall, I liked it and I'll be back :)
(4)Thomas L.
Took my family to eat there, three waiters and one waitress, 14 people total in the restaurant . Service sucked. Waited a long time to order. Waited long time to get a refill on our water I will NEVER eat there again. Telling all my friends not to go there. Your service SUCK. Big time. Food was not great either. Should not have left a tip.
(1)Billy W.
I've been coming here several times and it's pretty much the typical cafe you would find in Hong Kong. I haven't tried all the items on their menu but my favorite is the pork chop in tomato sauce with fried rice. That's a pretty classic dish in Hong Kong and they make it pretty well. The Hong Kong-style milk tea is pretty authentic as well. It's not the sweet kind you would generally find here. It's more bittersweet where you can taste more of the tea itself. The sugar syrup you can add to taste. They have a variety of items to offer but I find that their pasta dishes are only okay, I've had better elsewhere. I did find their Plantation Iced Tea really good. It's a large glass and comes served with a piece of pineapple. While I haven't tried their snow ice dessert, I could see from other people's orders that it's pretty big and is the same style and presentation as Frost City's. Friendly service. I definitely recommend coming here if you haven't already, especially if you like places like Panya.
(4)Krys Y.
I like that Anytime Cafe is open pretty late and that they have a wide variety of foods. I've had the pasta from here, the corn beef and egg sandwich plate with fries, and the iced Vietnamese coffee from here. My boyfriend has had the hamburger steak from here too and he said it was really good. I must say that everything that I've had from here is good. I always get take out for quick dinners or coffee on the run. The food doesn't come out particularly fast but they aren't slow either. The people who work there are mostly Chinese so they get right to business when trying to seat you or take your order. I HAVE to recommend the iced Vietnamese coffee from here. It's so delicious!!! A little on the expensive side,but it's my favorite from here. There's lots of seating inside and I always see the restaurant accommodating larger parties for lunch and dinner. It's pretty nice inside and clean. I come here pretty often and I'd recommend it to people who are looking for something to eat but can't decided on any one particular type of food.
(4)Alyssa K.
Been meaning to try this place for years and seriously I wish I had gone in sooner! Their menu is huge, ranging from Chinese, Filipino, Japanese to Italian. Loved the shrimp wonton soup and oxtail soup. There are a bunch of items on the menu that I still want to try like the kongee with black egg and pork. Great selection of beverages including hong kong milk tea/coffee and honey lemon drink. I wasn't too impressed by their snow ice. I think frost city does it better, so I'll skip the dessert next time.
(4)Seth H.
The worst dinner I've had in recent memory, I don't know what I was thinking cause the item I chose was accurately described and I knew it didn't sound right but I ordered it anyway. I had the baked pork chops over fried rice with a tomatoey sauce on top, with some melted cheese. Was awful, had to eat a pint of Haagen-Dazs to wash away the taste. I feel much better now, most of the dishes are either Chinese or Italian but this was sort of a meld of the two, my son had a chicken alfredo pasta which he enjoyed but it was the dinner from Hell for me, won't be going back but it was my own fault for ordering what I did.
(2)Inthira M.
I haven't come here in a while (I don't know what I was thinking!), but when the fiance mentioned that he wanted to eat here I said yes. Actually, I said "nevermind, I don't want to eat at CPK anymore I want to come here." For me, if I gave up CPK for your place you know you have a good thing going! Came on a Sunday and we were able to come in just before the rush and some larger parties were seated. We both already had in mind what we wanted to eat for our entree's so we browsed the appetizer list to see what we would want to share. We decided on the lemongrass chicken wings, green onion pancake, and for our entrees I had the baked pork with fried rice and he had the beef and tendon noodles. The lemon grass chicken wings were ok. I'm not sure if they marinate the chicken or not or if it is, how long it was marinated for, but just a few more hours of marination really would have brought the flavors out a bit more. It tasted decent, but the flavors were very subtle and sometimes the chicken just tasted like unseasoned chicken. The green onion pancake was horrible! It tasted like pure batter. We actually ate one each and just stopped. The entrees are where they redeemed themselves. My entree came with fried rice and three thinly sliced pieces of pork on top and then baked in the oven with a good amount of cheese. It also came with two pieces of their homemade garlic bread (oh so garlicky and yummy!) and a house salad (or soup if you want). This pork dish is genious. Whomever the chef is that thought Asian and Italian food would go together was genious! The fiance's noodles were also very good (they always are... we get it all the time). The first time I came to this place I couldn't stop coming back and then for some reason I stopped. Coming back again has made me get those sThis place can actually be addicting
(4)Kainoa C.
I really like there variety of flavors. They have a wide selection of foods, from Italian to oriental, and the desserts are refreshing end to the meal. All in all a great place to go if your in the mood for changing it up.
(4)kesha t.
We went for dinner there last nite because there is always a wait I usually go elsewhere, but a friend wanted to try something new so I picked this place. Once again there was a wait but this time we stuck it out, luckily sinew were late diners we didn't have to wait as long. The menu has a wide arrange of choices which made deciding what to order difficult. Upon seating we were helped almost immediately with drinks and starters, when we finally decided what we wanted our helpful waiter took our order promptly. The food came out hot and quickly they had a bit of a timing issue with the dishes but it was minor the complementary garlic bread tied us over long enough for the last dish to hit the table. I would definitely return just to try the rest of the menu.
(3)Steve Y.
There's a certain aroma to this restaurant that reminds of marinaded toe jams. The service is so-so. I can't understand what the waiters are saying half the time. The food "looks" good on the menu, but other than that....it's rather bland. I've been here three times to try different dishes and I honestly haven't found one that really suits me.
(2)Jeremy G.
We showed up VERY late at night, at 12::15. They were supposed to close at 12:00 but they said it was okay and seated us anyway. I'm so glad they did, because the food was amazing. We asked the server what he recommended and he suggested that the risotto was very popular. He was right, it was fantastic. I got the pork chop risotto and my friend got the mushroom risotto. Everything plus 2 soft drinks together only cost us about 27$. That's less than I usually pay for 2 people at Denny's on a late night dinner run. So I'm never going to Denny's again, only the Anytime Cafe for me now. The menu is HUGE so I'm not sure how everything else on the menu tastes, however the two young ladies seated next to us were enjoying some green tea shave ice or something and they told us they come by for dessert all the time. So for the price this place is certainly worth every penny if you're getting risotto or dessert. I'm not sure how everything else is. We'll have to stop by again, the mini pizza's looked pretty good. Edit: Went back a second time, I ordered off the specials menu they provided and had some Raviolli with Truffle sauce. It was fantastic, my friend had a salmon pene from off the menu, it wasn't as good. So I guess the moral of the story is if you want good food here ask the server whats hot or take a look a the specials. Otherwise order somthing you would order at a typical Hong Kong style place and you'll be fairly pleased. On a side note going in too late is a misteak, they want your buisiness but they don't have the staff to support an all out full house at the 11th hour. If its just you and one other person you should be fine but if you go with 4 or more you're gunna be kept waiting a little bit.
(4)Gary F.
We had dinner here on a Saturday night after the movies. I kept reading about this place on Yelp and in the dining out. We got seated right away. i ended up having the pork chop risotto. The risotto was tasty. Pork chops were a bit small but ok. The taste of the pork chops were good. I'd like to try more. Overall a pleasant experience. Semi fast food. G
(4)Will C.
"One place, one dream." That's what it says over the throne in the bathroom. Based on their Cantonese food alone, i think i love it here. (cha can ting) in Hawaii? How long has this place been here for? Unfortunately I already had lunch before I arrived to met my new E-pal Bix! Nonetheless I pushed through and got shrimp wonton men, scallion pancakes and tripe. Then Homeboy, the server suggested pork cheeks, um yea that sounds bomb. AND it was. (The scallion pancake can be skipped). Bix got fish cake fen, which looked pretty legit too. The bill came out to about $40 and some leftovers for the next snack attack. They have all the Hong Kong cafe classics, sandwiches, rice porridge, iced coffees. Next time I'll try more noodles and ju fan (baked rice). Open fairly late and the server team kept my water glass full. Half the menu is their take on Italian classics as well, hmm... After this delightful journey, it made me wonder what else is out there on this rock that i am totally unaware of?!
(4)Jarrett H.
***1/2 is fair for this place. This place is more like Any kine cafe. There is just too many choices on the menu and I have no idea what their identity is. Is it Chinese or Italian or American? I actually ate here twice so that I could review this place a little better. The first time I went here I tried the special. Dumplings with special Mayo sauce. When I got them it was kind of interesting. It was a cross between Hargow and Siu Mai. Sad part is that when I tasted it, it was like it couldn't figure out what its identity was. I myself couldn't figure out if I liked it or didn't it. I guess because it was on special I can say I liked it with a bit of digression. It was ok. A bit greasy. The mayo sauce was the one they serve with the fried hargow for dim sum. Next came the Loco Moco. I still a fanatic when it comes to this dish so I try it where ever they have it. This place was basically ok. Nothing special. It came with chinese fried rice which tasted weird and the gravy was just ok. The burger was actually good. It was a nice size and tasted pretty good. The egg was good well. No complaints there. Can't say it was great. Just ok. Nothing impressive. When I came back I tried the Baked Pasta. I wanted to try the Chicken Mushroom Alfredo with Creme of Corn soup. The soup was good but it tasted like the Campbell's select soups. The ones that come in the carton. So it you don't like the processed stuff like some of my friends are, you probably won't like this. Tell you the truth, I liked it. It was nice and creamy with the sweetness of corn and very smooth. The Baked pasta was actually pretty good for me. I really liked this dish. It had that cheese crust on the top which was nice to cut into and the sauce was smooth and not overpowering. Nice pieces of chicken with a good amount of mushrooms. It wasn't dry like how some other places overcook their pasta. It was just right. If you come here I would suggest this dish. Overall I felt this place was ok. It didn't have the wow factor for me and my first time was just meh. The second time was much better. Service was good and friendly. Parking is kind of bad here and someone drove up to us to panhandle for money.Yes, thats right, drove up to us to panhandle. WTH?! Doesn't it cost money to drive around??!! Anyways, this is a pretty good alternative to zippys and big city diner. I recommend this place but with caution.
(3)Justin T.
Tiramisu is the BEST I EVER TASTED better than CPK for me, it might be smaller than CPK, but for less than $4 it was a great deal, must try the SNOW ICEE, too, its a great dessert combo with the Tiramisu, great place to have dinner, and a place to go for desserts!! great place too, outside might look like it looks junk but when you go inside, its a really nice resturant.
(5)Jennifer R.
My bf and I got their lemongrass chicken wings. Some people don't like it, but it was actually not bad. My bf got the loco moco and I got their chicken and mushroom risotto. I thought what I ordered was better than what my bf got. For dessert, we got mango snow ice - they're not very stingy, they actually give a lot. It was yummy! There's plenty of parking at Market City. Will be back.
(4)Steph J.
Yup. Definitely a Chinese-Italian place. If you want to go to a Japanese-Italian place, head to Angelo Pietro. ^_^ First off, let me begin by saying that I have self-banned myself from drinking their delicious Riesling when coming to this restaurant. Apparently (I'm still in denial), after a glass of their wine, I TALK REALLY LOUD! You should probably know that I'm a cheap date. I get tipsy on really little alcohol but the Riesling at Anytime Cafe has a REALLY powerful effect on me. Thank goodness I have friends who tell me to "shhh" from talking loudly or are accepting of me when I'm giggling (another side effect of my tipsy nature) and I have napkin stuck to my face from wiping my tears from laughing so much. But enough about that. Let me tell you about the food. The first time I came here with my group of friends, we ate family style so we could try a whole bunch of dishes. The thing that really stood out to me then was the mushroom risotto so that's what I ordered for myself when I came back again. Definitely delicious! I also ordered the Caesar Salad with Chicken and it was a HUGE portion for only $6.95. You can definitely just eat this as an entree salad or share with another person. I read on Yelp that the Hai Nan chicken is a must try and that was the only thing I didn't like when I ate it family style. The loco moco was the prettiest rendition I've seen and my friend who ate it said it was good. They have a pretty good selection of desserts and I have to say that I didn't care for the Strawberry Snow Ice. I heard that people really liked them but I didn't really care for it. I actually sent it back and they were nice enough not to charge me for it so I gave a little extra tip to help compensate. I decided to order chocolate ice cream and that was really good but it's hard to mess that up. Service was great and although their restaurant was packed, our table of 10 was always attended to and my water cup never went empty because they came around often to refill the glass. I'll definitely go back again but next time, no wine. ^_~
(4)Fred W.
Had the shrimp alfredo and clams app. The alfredo needed seasoning and at least parm cheese, plus portion was too small. Clams needed more butter and seasoning. The strawberry snow ice was very good. I heard that the asian dishes are much better, but don't know if I'll be going back.
(2)achoo c.
I have always wanted a Hong Kong-style cafe that serves fast food like those in the Hong Kong fast food joints. Anytime Cafe comes very close. I ordered the milk tea and although it tasted good, it wasn't served correctly. For main dish, I ordered the baked pork chops on a bed of fried rice. It was ono but the portion was rather small. For dessert, I tried the snow ice which really wowed me. I fell in love with snow ice that night. Overall I had a great time though I do see myself giving it a 3.5 stars as I continue to discover more Hong Kong-style cafes in Honolulu.
(4)Billy K.
Just ate the han nan chicken dish. I'm happy as pie
(5)Lisa K.
My mother, auntie, and I had lunch here today. The restaurant was clean and the service was great. Our waiter was very polite. I ordered the shrimp dumpling noodles... the noodles are from Canada. It was chewy, the broth was tasty, and the dumplings delicious with huge shrimp, bamboo shoots and mushrooms. I had the ice vietnamese coffee which was okay. Overall, we had a nice luncheon!
(4)Moxy W.
Promising menu with something for everyone, appealing to all members in a multi-generational Asian family -- don't mean to be stereotypical -- but it's easy to envision grandparents slurping soup noodles, mom & dad sharing spaghettini like Lady & the Tramp, with keikis munching away happily on burgers & fries. Also great idea that smaller snacky foods are available along with bigger plates. Service was good & nothing to sneeze at due to a friendly, competent waiter who could give proper English explanations (at last!). Food arrived quickly since we were the only ones in the restaurant at 4pm on a Friday. Portion size was average & decently priced for what we got. So why won't we be back? Sad to say the food wasn't anything I'd want to pay to eat again. HK iced milk tea came with a side of simple syrup, but it was pretty weak. I used all the syrup, which barely boosted the sugar factor. By the time I got down to half the glass, the drink was totally watered down. Shrimp dumpling soup noodles came with ample, plump dumplings that sounded tasty when the waiter described their pork, shrimp, mushroom & bamboo filling. The thin noodles were fine, but the soup was overly sweet, & the dumplings had a funky, odd taste that squelched the mandoo/wonton/dim sum fiend in me, making me leave many of them behind untouched in my bowl. Never thought in a million years I'd be struggling to force myself to eat shrimp dumplings! Broth in the fish ball soup was also way too sweet & garlicky with a weird flavor. All this ended up costing about $20 for 2. If you're expecting the clean, well-blended flavors of simple, classic Chinese fare, go elsewhere -- maybe Asia Manoa. Little Village downtown has way tastier HK milk tea. Or save your $ & just order takeout from Gina's! This place is like a poorly executed Chinese version of Shokudo.
(2)Ryan I.
My friend and I have been here on several occasions. I also brought my mom here once. I'm a fan of their baked pork chop over fried rice and oxtail soup. My mom enjoyed the beef tendon noodle. In addition, my friend and I like their mango snow ice. On our last visit, we decided to try something different, the green tea snow ice and the halo-halo (Filipino Dessert). It's too bad, because neither were any good. The green tea snow ice lacked flavor. The halo-halo was strange.
(3)Terry K.
Wendy is correct in that it is a "chinese-italian" brand; not "japanese-italian" as they are listed. My friend told me the had the best won ton min. Okay, they have 2 varieties. First, there's your regular won ton; made of ground pork and second, is their shirmp dumpling, made of ground pork, a small whole shrimp and fungi. I ordered the shrimp dumpling with noodles... I rate my won ton min soup by its broth and their broth made the cut.Little sweet but okay. Tried their salt and pepper pork chop appetizer... It was okay; I've had better. I think I will try them again and sample other menu items; by the way, Hai Nan Chicken Rice: definitely chinese.
(3)Nat N.
Good place to go if you're looking for a comfortable place to dine at reasonable prices. The food won't knock your socks off, but you won't walk away feeling like you overpaid for your food. My brother ordered the fresh clams with spaghetti. He said it was just "ok", and after he finished his pasta, he was searching the menu for something else to order because he was still hungry. My shrimp dumpling with noodle soup was not bad. It reminded me of the noodle soup from Mini Garden, although I prefer mini garden's shrimp dumplings. My brother's girlfriend liked her braised beef noodle soup. The beef adds a lot of flavor to the broth and it's a very filling meal (according to my bro's g/f). The snow ice is ok, but I prefer regular shave ice. The staff is friendly and the food comes out quick.
(3)Trish P.
i went again. yes, within a week's time, i went here again. checking here on yelp, the general consensus is to try the pork chops. pretty good suggestion.... it comes baked with 3 good size pieces of pork chops, over fried rice, with a tomato type sauce - also comes with 2 pieces of garlic bread (not burnt this time! ) and a small side salad. and all for around $14.... i have to say, i was not blown away by the fried rice part of this dish, but, the pork chops were good. next time.... noodle dish!
(3)Annie L.
Restaurant has a new source of rice noodles. It's very smooth, right texture and fresh. Come try!
(4)Ellis L.
Menu is a bit overwhelming, so I asked my waitress for her suggestion, and as a first timer, she pointed me to the Hong Kong section. I'll try that next time. Yes, there will be a next time. But being the brainiac that I am, I asked for her suggestion after I ordered the mushroom risotto. Luckily, the choice was awesome, though it could just be the fact that you can't make a wrong choice. It was really good and is definitely now one of my favorites. For dessert, Mango snow ice. No complaints at all.
(4)Stephanie K.
What I like most about this restaurant is the variety of entrees to choose from. The food is great and has a good presentation. What I dislike is the service. For all the times I came in, we were seated without water, until we pointed it out, and we had to wait to be serviced.
(3)Victoria C.
It's like a hit or miss with the dishes at Anytime Cafe....but I will say that I do like the atmosphere and interior of this place which is probably why I come here every so often. I think their Chinese dishes are more safe to order... they make pretty good won ton mein but I mean I don't think you can really go wrong with that? My fiance always orders the pork cheek which comes with this really strong fish sauce, garlic, chinese parsley type sauce that I LOVE! I could eat that stuff with everything :P The Italian dishes here are okay but what do you expect coming from a Chinese restaurant. What I do like about this place is that it has a little bit of everything... burgers, fried rice, pasta... so if your friends are being indecisive on what they feel like eating, I think this place can please everyone. Oh and I think this place is open pretty late! Dessert wise, their snow ice is pretty good compared to other places I've tried. The other desserts like the tiramisu and halo halo is not something I would recommend!! Prices are reasonable and affordable!
(3)Wendy I.
Yelp says they're Japanese-Italian, but I think they're actually Chinese-Italian. The fried pork chops tasted like something you'd get off the menu at a chinese restaurant. Regular sized portions, reasonably priced. Wasn't busy when we were there. Service was good. My husband had the eggplant parmesan spaghettini, I had the clam sauce and requested it to be served with spaghettini. We were still hungry so we ordered a Fresh Fruit Snow Ice. The snow ice was basically shaved ice milk (tastes like what you would think)...needed to eat it with the fruits (strawberries, kiwi, mango, and cantaloupe. We'd go again, we'd like to try their "specialty" hai nan chicken and maybe next time, a different flavor of snow ice.
(4)Lynvi S.
Recently came for lunch on a weekday. Thai Style Pork - tastes like something my mom makes...if you left it in the fridge for three days and microwaved it for a minute before serving. The flavor was alright, but it was really dry. Eh. Hainan Chicken - tastes like my mom's cold ginger chicken. The portion size was, well, cute. You could get twice as much for half the price at a Chinese restaurant in Chinatown. Baked Pork Chops on Fried Rice - again, tastes like something my mom makes. The pork was dry, and the so-called fried rice was just rice with carrots and peas on top. It came with a cream of corn soup, which was nice. Strawberry Snow Ice - good, but not $5 good. I feel kind of bad for giving this place only two stars, since the food wasn't horrific and the service was fine. However, the food wasn't great and it was overpriced. It cost over $30 for dry pork and cold chicken that I could have had at home for free. I probably won't go back.
(2)Jesse M.
I was a bit surprised at how spacious the interior was compared to the modest entrance. Great atmosphere, very well-upkept and clean. I had the chicken mushroom alfredo, and my girlfriend had the egg & corned beef sandwich (comes with salad and fries). We ordered simple because we werent sure how large the servings were. For the price, we were well content with the amount of food on the plate, not to mention it tasted great! I'm no food snob, growing up poor and working in a kitchen can make one's standards easier to meet. So yeah, its no French Laundry, but it hits the spot when you want a reasonably priced meal. Their snow ice is amazing as well.. I had never tried it until then, and would definitely come back just for that.. Or their tiramisu. The one thing they need improvement on is service. Our server did well, and was somewhat attentive, however, timing was a bit below par considering we were one of 2 tables taken in the entire place at the time. Not very personable either, though it may have been because of a language barrier, if so then its understandable. Oh, and their plating is excellent. I recommend you give this place a try.
(4)Karen T.
My mom loves it here so I come when she brings me along. The food is okay it's like a Chinese styled Italian cuisine. My mom ordered the Chinese stuff which was yummy. I ordered the Clams and pasta which tasted plain. The noodles were a little hard and undercooked. I wished I tried the dessert, it looked good on the menu. The servers were good. I just had a problem with a waitress who had a real bad attitude. She asked if we needed chili paste and when we answered yes she gave us this irritated sigh. That really annoyed me. I probably wouldn't come back voluntarily.
(3)Jen H.
Returned a second time with bf :) We had quite an adventure trying to get food into our tummies that day, originally we had wanted to try Your Kitchen but to our dismay found they were closed on mondays (after going there too). Then we tried Cafe laufer but they were also closed on mondays... so, this place popped into my head (the ANYTIME assured me that it would be open). I decided to eat healthy and had the caesar salad with baked salmon on top (pretty expensive just for the salmon, about $10). The salmon was soft and delicious, and the salad was just your average caesar. My bf ordered the Hong Kong style peanut butter french toast because it was cheap, and he definitely got his money's worth! Peanut butter slapped between two pieces of french toast x 4 and deep fried!! ... but i digress, it was a bit too heavy for me :( that dish is ALL carbs as far as I'm concerned. Ice Latte was refreshing, I like that they let you add your own sugar syrup so you can control how sweet you want it. Yeah, I guess I'd come back again when those other places are closed.
(4)David C.
I think this restaurant needs to find its place in this world because their menu feels like they serve anything you can think of. Want Korean food? Chinese food? American food? Italian food? just food? Well they got it! I swear Chef Robert Irvine would turn pink if he walked in this place. The confusing part to this mess is the cooks can actually cook all these dishes well. O.o My favorite item on the menu is a drink made with ice water, lemon, and honey. If there are more things in this drink my apologies for the omission.
(3)Boris C.
Let me start by saying that the environment and atmosphere of the restaurant is very comfortable and much larger than what you'd expect from a first glance of the exterior of the restaurant. Dishes ordered: Shrimp Risotto (~12-13) Loco Moco w. Fried Rice (Angus Patty). (~11-12) While I ordered the Loco Moco w. Fried Rice, my companion ordered the Shrimp Risotto which I was very envious to hear that it was flavorful and delicious. As for my order, however, my biggest qualms were that the hamburger was overdone and the gravy that accompanied it was rather lacking in flavor. Nevertheless, I soldiered on and proceeded to finish it. I would recommend ordering perhaps another dish or saving Loco Moco for another restaurant excursion if you're looking for an outstanding one. Asides from the food, my largest problem with this establishment is service. There were many occasions where water glass levels where empty and we actually had to ask a few times to receive water. Service at the prior to receiving our meal was alright although afterwards, our server disappeared on us (hence, the lack of water). Since he was gone for so long, I thought he may have been in the restroom or on a smoke break (definitely understandable) but it was much longer than fifteen minutes before I ran out of patience and decided to ask the KITCHEN staff for my check. Service is important to me so this didn't leave the best of an impression. However, if I am craving italian/local fusion, I will most likely not consider Anytime Cafe anymore.
(2)Jerrene T.
My friend actually recommended this place when all our other options were exhausted due to the wait times. We didn't know where to eat much less what kind of food we wanted. So Carlee suggested here since they were friendly, open late, and probably wouldn't have too much of a wait. She was right on all counts. We ordered pasta dishes which was weird considering they have a smattering of Italian and Chinese dishes. Both times that we came here, I ordered the same thing... a pasta dish with tomatoes and basil... and cheese. It was quite delicious. I even ordered a side of garlic bread. Prices were reasonable. My husband got an eggplant parm and I forget what he got the first time... some kind of pork chop thing I think. Carlee got the same as me. The food was good and the service was awesome. They were quick to refill waters and very courteous. We got in and out of there within an hour and we even took our time. Food was hot and the wait time was minimal. Never had enough room for their dessert but that's okay. It was still good :).
(4)Ruth T.
Very disappointed with my weekly visit. Service was just not here tonight. Didn't bring my chili oil and the calamari was a bit tough. My shrimp won ton was the bomb as usual, just missing the hot zip from the oil.
(2)Tom S.
I'd give this place 3.5 stars. Came here for lunch. Ordered the pork cheeks thai style which I thought was the best out of what was ordered. I ordered the pork chop risotto, the pork chop was cooked good and had a nice crisp to it., but I did not really like the seasoning of the risotto. My brother ordered the shrimp scampi spaghetini, which I would not recommend. It was basically a couple pieces of shrimp with pasta DROWNING in butter. Also as others have mentioned, they have an extensive menu with burgers, congee, pasta, ny steak, won ton noodle soup etc. The menu however has a somewhat bizarre numbering system with items being numbered in the 100s, I think the shrimp scampi was like five hundred something on the menu. Overall, I do not think the italian/chinese concept works well and there are places like this on the mainland, but the prices are usually lower, I guess it's more expensive because it's Hawaii? And when I usually don't think of a cafe serving alcohol, but I guess that's part of the "bizarreness" of this cafe. Oh, they have a special coming up for Easter weekend for ~$22 with one of the specials being lobster risotto if you so happen to read this review and are interested in checking out Anytime Cafe.
(3)KG S.
Overall, this place has a convenient location in the University area, decent weeknight parking, and pretty reliable food and great service. The restaurant was not at all crowded, and the wait staff never made us feel like we were staying too long even though we lingered way past the usual length of a meal. Our waitress was helpful in making suggestions and answering our questions about the food. We had some of the noodle dishes, all of them good, and then shared two orders of the snow ribbons. The accompaniments delight and mystify (what IS that bubble stuff?). Our group thinks this is a great place to kick back for a gabfest over a long meal!
(4)Dan F.
First thought of Anytime Cafe was the name. Very typical Chinese name. In English, it doesn't make sense but in Chinese I guess it means something. The restaurant has a nice Hong Kong decor, I think. The menu has a wide variety of foods ranging from Chinese to Italian to Chinese. A friend of mine told me the Risotto here was good. So I decided to get the Pork Chop Risotto. I would've ordered the Mushroom Risotto but I dislike white mushrooms. I also ordered the Hong Kong style Milk Tea. The H.K Milk Tea was great. It was unsweetened and not overpowering in tea or milk taste. The risotto however was really disappointing. The rice was not Al dente. The texture is similar to that dim sum glutinous rice wrapped in lotus leaves called Lo Mai Gai. The pork chops was cooked just like Salt 'n Pepper Pork that you can get at any Chinese restaurant. The pork was mixed in with the rice along with 2 pork chop patties, it was just too much meat. The tomato flavor in the risotto was okay. I think the problem with their risotto is the type of rice they used. I don't think they used Arborio rice which is creamy, firm, and tender. I've made risotto at home and it takes me about 15-20 minutes to make. I wonder how they made it in less than 10 minutes. Next time, I'll try the other foods on the menu. I wouldn't recommend getting the Risotto here. Maybe the Chinese dishes are better. Anytime Cafe? Nah brah, mo like Anykine Cafe.
(3)Anjelika J.
I don't know what the big deal about this place is. The first time we went here, it was closed... So much for that "anytime" concept. Anyway, we finally got to eat here and I left knowing that I wouldn't be back. Shrimp risotto : OK... Sure wasn't real risotto. More like just fat, mushy rice. shrimp scampi: swimming in oily soup. Peanut butter French toast: the kid liked it, but she said it needed jelly (of course). Green onion pancake: too hard... Coulda used them as ninja stars. mango pudding: the scoop of mango ice was yummy, but the pudding itself had a dry texture. Very un-pudding like. Mango snow ice: this was good (not as tasty as frostcity's) and had cute little jelly stars. :) Tiramisu: Mmmm... Full of coffee flavor... this was the best thing there! And I didn't even order it! I already claimed my dessert turf and swore I wasn't going to share. Damn you, H!!!
(2)Jimmy J.
Good food at reasonable prices. We like eating here, there is always a table open.
(4)Julie M.
Stopped by to try the "snow" ice, but after looking at the menu outside, decided that we were hungry for a little more... The decor was nice, the restaurant is clean, the server was pleasant, and the food came out very quickly. The kiddos had cheese pizza & spaghetti with meat sauce that they each professed to love. We opted for the Caesar salad (a little too much vinegar for our palette) and shrimp risotto (yummy!). Finished off the meal with the mango "snow" which we all enjoyed! Wish we had tried more flavors but were warned that one would be more than enough for us to share... Would definitely eat here again!
(4)Sonsohn T.
Here for the first time and I chose the chicken piccata spaghetti. great experience, will be here again!!!
(5)Larissa N.
It was about 10:30pm and our choices for food were looking pretty slim: McDonald's Burger King While we did know of some other late night restaurants, we weren't in the mood for a plate lunch or Japanese or Korean food. We happened to drive by and saw their sign lit up. Anytime, huh? Why not. Admittedly, I had a bitter taste in my mouth as we walked in ("we" is my boyfriend and I") since I knew that before "Anytime Cafe" it once stood as "Banana Leaf" so the fact that my once favorite place to eat for risotto had been replaced by this cafe made me quite skeptical. I was ready to give it a low rating. HOWEVER, as we looked over the menu I was taken aback by the selection they had! Pork Chop Risotto! Baked Spaghetti! Eggplant Parmesan! Ramen...? Ramen! The server taking care of us was polite and refreshingly enthusiastic when reciting the specials and his personal favorites. He answered all our questions in a humanly honest manner, not the server-honest manner that makes you think "is he pushing the fish dish because they need to get rid of the fish dish?" I had the mushroom risotto, which is my own personal way of judging: if you're gonna offer something that's honestly hard to find in Honolulu, at a good price, and in 6 other variations, it better be one hell of a dish of risotto. Beloved reader, it was quite exceptional. The rice was a bit loose as how I am typically use to eating my risotto, but that was nothing a heaping spoonful of Parmesan cheese could fix. It won me over and I definitely will be returning to enjoy and test the other risotto dishes. What was probably the biggest surprise of the evening was dessert. We had the Strawberry Snow Ice. I can tell you how awesome it is over and over again, but I don't think I can successfully put into words how to describe the consistency and taste of it. Our server tried to as well, mentioning that it was a popular style of shaved ice in Vietnam in which they add milk or cream to the ice. It was brilliant. Oh, and Anytime Cafe? I'm sorry I gave you the stink eye outside in the parking lot before we went inside. I was hurt and experiencing grief for Banana Leaf. You have won me. I'll go visit Banana Leaf's older sibling and let them know you're a good little cafe. Thanks for reading. Now go and enjoy!
(5)Brian M.
This joint gives you choices and something for everyone - the risotto is really good and goes well with the pork chop. The sandwiches are not much and you should stick to what's in their wheel house- Chinese and Italian and a glass of well priced wine or beer. Check it out for a casual meal with the family.
(3)Florence K.
The best way to describe Anytime Cafe would be...Asian-Italian-American fusion. I believe that would be it. So this would be the perfect place to go to if your group can't decide what to eat, because there's so much variety. You can choose between your pastas, risottos, and pizzas from the Italian side. Or burgers and sandwiches from your American side. They also have noodles, jook, and some dishes signature to dim sum cuisine of the Chinese culture. Besides the food, they also have coffee, milk tea, juices, and a small variety of alcohol. I ordered the milk tea and the mushroom risotto, and the boyfriend ordered the iced coffee (Hong-Kong style) and the caprese spaghettini and an appetizer of clams. I really liked that they made the milk tea and iced coffee simple, and gave you a side of syrup so you could sweeten it however you wanted. The food was okay too. The service was very attentive. But, if I'm ever figuring out what I should eat, this would be a good place to check out because I could try other things!
(4)Ariana L.
Prices, service and deliciousness of food earn this place a spot on the repeat list! Went straight for the Chicken and Mushroom Spaghettini which came with a side of garlic bread and Cream of Vegetable Soup and the Lasagna served a la carte. The Spaghettini was deeeeelicious. Awesome sauce. Chicken, mushrooms and noodles were cooked really well and the Cream of Vegetable Soup was soooo nom nommy! Garlic bread was also a great compliment to the soup and meal. We ordered more and they gave quite the generous portion. Unfortunately the Lasagna had an overbearing wine-y taste. Forgot to inquire how they make it because we were so interested in finishing our other tasty dish but aside from that particular flavor everything was cooked really well. Service was also awesome. They were sure to have our waters continuously refilled and checked up on us a couple of times. To top it off nothing was expensive at all! Which always makes my meal taste that much better. I would definitely recommend this place!
(4)Ãki L.
I love coming here for breakfast. The fried taro cakes and rice soup are such a treat. The Hong Kong style iced coffee and tea are a great pick-me-up.
(5)Denise W.
Good Food, I had the baked pork chops over fried rice. There was six of us. Everyone enjoyed thier food. Pepperoni pizza, pork chop risotto, seafood risotto and 2 people had shrimp wonton saimin. We also shared a Mango and Strawberry snow ice. It was a lite and refreshing dessert. I made reservations just to make sure we had a table available since we went on our lunch hour. Parking at Market City is crazy and the stalls are very small.
(4)Kevin F.
Anytime some of the time that has almost anything you want. Beer, Hong Kong Milk tea, Chicken Parmesan, Risotto, a burger, hainan chicken, pork cheek, fried rice, baked pork chop and rice, a seafood pizza, chicken mushroom pasta... when you see this assortment of items it makes you wonder if there's going to be any crossover taste left in the pan. As in, oh, the chef happened to be making fried rice, then had to make a pork cheek, and oh, the next order is pasta??? Anyhow, I think with the Italian dishes, there is this Asian slant to it, perhaps much like how Pietro may be. As result of a more Asian atmosphere, I think Chinese dishes are a safer bet at Anytime. I had hainan chicken and rice, which was my favorite dish at a place in LA called Savoy. I eat that dish at least once a month from that spot, and so when I saw it again here, I had to get it. The chicken itself was good when I wasn't biting into bone. That was the main problem... too little chicken. Otherwise the chicken, the ginger, and the sauce with the rice was pretty tasty, but it was frustrating to be eating so little of it. Luckily, I had some beer and some milk tea to drink my sorrows away. Overall, this Asian cafe, Anytime, is ok some of the time.
(3)Dori F.
Friendly service. Nice ambiance. Love the plantation iced tea. It comes in a tall glass with just the right amount of sweetness. The baked pork with fried rice is amazing. Comes with a salad and garlic bread. The sauce is perfection! Wish other menu items were offered with this same sauce. Spaghettini is also great.
(4)Reba L.
The Sunday paper had a coupon: two 10" pizzas for $10. What a great price! The good: they are generous with toppings-- the coupon included as many toppings as you want. And when they say bell peppers the mean both red and green-- no cheaping out and just using green. The quantity was also good. The bad: the crust. When they say thin crust they mean wafer thin. I think my last communion wafer was heartier. Also bad: trying to find someone to take my order. 4:30 on a Tuesday afternoon and I waited a long time at the counter. I finally gave up and wandered almost onto the kitchen to find a person to take my order. At least the food came up fast. The odd: odd looking pizza box. Turns out it was a box from another shop folded inside out to hide the name of the other shop. Really. Like I'm not gunna notice as soon as I open it. I won't be back for pizza. The rest of the extensive menu looked interesting and most of the reviews think the food is good--prices were ok. I may give it one more chance with something very different on the menu--definitely avoid the pizza.
(2)Teddy C.
I came across Anytime Café through yelp! I was looking for a new Chinese place to dine at in the University Area and Anytime Café had great reviews! Although most of the reviews were about their baked pork chop and rice, I decided to try their Hong Kong-nese style food instead! Shrimp Wonton soup and Beef Tendon Noodles! MUST TRY! I'd have to say, these two dishes are as authentic as you can get in Hawaii (or at least from what I have seen). Shrimp Wonton: AMAZING. "nuff said..." LOL I kid. You have to try it for yourself! The flavor of each bite is amazing and really hits the spot! It has the authentic flavor of the traditional shrimp wonton you eat in HK. The shrimp is "crunchy" and the soup is very flavorful and it is also garnished with yellow chives!! (Yellow Chives is a premature chive which is very expensive to use) Beef Tendon Noodles: ALSO AMAZING! Flavor is so authentic and so yummy! After you finish your bowl, the next day you will be craving for more! The meat and tendon is so tender and soft and it almost melts in your mouth! One thing I love about this place is the noodle they use and the different options you can choose from! They have the thin noodles and you can also get the thick noodle, the shrimp egg noodles for an extra charge, and you can also ask for extra noodles, also for an extra charge! For those of you looking for an authentic Hong Kong style noodle place to eat, this is THE place to go to! You will not be let down with the food here! I also tried some of their appetizers, but not much to talk about there. It wasn't memorable, and my rule is, "if it was not memorable, it must have been not good at all."
(5)S W.
it's pretty good. love the dessert. shaved ice, Halo Halo, never disappointed me i kept going back also because i am a big fan of tomato sauce n their asian italian dishes are right on to my tomato tooth did not give 5 star becuz i dislike the smell of the store...
(4)Mei-Lan C.
what an utter disappointment. came here after seeing all the nice and delicious pics on yelp. ordered the chili lemongrass wings ( 4.95 $ ) , pork chop ( 6.95 $ ) and dumpling noodle soup ( 7.50 $ ) everything looked good but just didn't had the right flavor ! the pork chop was soooo dry and the garlic that topped it was just awfully raw. wings were tiny and didn't taste like lemongrass or chili , just a little bit sweet. the broth in the noodle soup tasted like instant hondashi.
(2)Jon M.
This place used to have great service but now it's filled with idiots that just walk around. I was so tired of waiting for one of the three morons to bring my check or maybe even untensils to pack the left overs since they cleaned the whole table except the last plate and only handed us a small container that didn't fit the food in it at all. I ended up using the fork from the table next to us. When ten minutes passed and no check was brought to us i walked up front to talk to the manager but while complaining to the manager there all she could do is stare blankly and say "ok ..ok" I couldn't believe not even willing to help rectify the problem, not even apologize. I like the food I hate the workers. Customer service is the most important part of a business, no matter how good the food is if the service sucks people will remember not to go.
(1)Clifford L.
MUST TRY ~Nick Y and all da locals below. I trust them all. Kaimuki? Market City Shopping Center? -sounds new-ish. . . Have we been away too long?
(4)Nick Y.
I usually don't get "slap-five-concepts-into-one-restaurant" type places, but, for some reason, I like Anytime Cafe's eclectic menu. I ordered the Chicken and Anchovy Spaghettini with extra anchovies just like I've been ordering at Banana Leaf lately. It's the perfect trifecta of garlicky, caper-y, and fishy. I also enjoyed the lemongrassy Pork Cheek appetizer, and Mango Ice dessert. I would definitely go back if I were craving some easy Pasta, Pizza, Thai, Chinese, or Plate Lunch options. Hmm, I guess that explains the name.
(4)Melissa T.
As soon as my bf and i arrived, the place was pretty busy, but waiting was only about 5 minutes. We were lucky enough for two parties to leave when we got there. The place is real comfy, clean, and real nice. I ordered the Baked Pork Chops with Fried Rice, Garlic Bread, and Cream of Corn soup. When i was ordering i didn't realize how much food there was, but when i got it... good lord it was so much! And very good! The pork chops and the fried rice had a chinese taste/smell to it. I can't really explain it, but i'm part chinese and it reminded me of something that my Ama (fujian for grandma) would cook when I was little. So i recommend it. It's tasty and i love the cheese on it. My bf ordered the Mushroom Rissoto and that was VERY TASTY. I love the garlic taste it had. Last, we ordered the Strawberry Snow Ice or whatever it's called and that was so creamy and the ice was so soft! It just melted in your mouth! Overall, i recommend going here at least once. I can't wait for another dinner date to try other dishes that they have! :)
(4)Santa Cruz G.
Excellent service. Good food& atmosphere. Loved the brisket noodle soup and mango ice shave (we got two for four of us) there was something for all us kids&adults Kids had Caesar salad and mushroom risotto. (sum kuds,eh!) Aloha!
(4)Anya I.
Anytime Cafe? More like Any Kine Cafe!!! Anything you want, whenever you want. I give it 4 stars simply because you are getting great Italian/American/Chinese dishes for the best prices in town. You're completely delusional if you think places like Spaghetti Factory or Verbano are better. Here's why: 1. If you want less than mediocre food you should go to Spaghetti Factory. If you want tasty and delicious food you should go to Anytime. Pretty simple. 2. The value is amazeballs. I usually order the Chicken & Mushroom Baked Pasta for $10.50. Not only do you get a huuuge serving of pasta, but you also get a choice or soup or salad and a side of garlic bread. The dish is overflowing with cheesy/creamy goodness and baked to perfection. Each dish averages around the price above. 3. The service is no ka oi! 4. I suspect the owner has OCD because the place is sooooo clean. 5. Open late! 6. Snow ice is bomb. Snow Factory doesn't stand a chance. The mango is the way to go. 7. Great place to have a family dinner!
(5)Jackie T.
I really like their pastas! It's a good amount but it doesn't leave me so full like all those pastas that has really rich sauces that makes me bloated after 2 bites. I really like how they have a lot of everything on their menu-- a little bit of Chinese/Hong Kong cuisine and a little bit of Italian cuisine. They also have Snow Ice! Definitely try the Mango or the Green Tea flavors. Best type of dessert that doesn't make you feel guilty. :-P
(4)Yen N.
I've went to this place multiple times. Always giving them a "second chance"... Not anymore! Every time I went, the food was bland and tasteless. The service was super slow and crap. Yes. Crap. The restaurant would be empty, and my table would be sitting there, menus down, twiddling our thumbs.
(1)Christy O.
Love anytime cafe! The shrimp risotto is one of my favorites. The baked unagi on fried rice is also one of my favorites. For dessert be sure to get the mango snow ice. You can't beat the price for the quality of food that you are getting.
(4)Dennis M.
First time. Not a warm welcome no noticeable smiles upon entering. Order timing a little slow. Basic ordering and no enthusiasm or smiles. No service for water when taking order. I ordered the meat ball spaghetti and waiter was not sure if garlic bread included or not and will check. Spaghetti meatball was fair. Meatball was not fresh sauce was simple but no wow taste. Garlic bread sold separately were fine. Spaghetti had a different flair. With large cuts of onions red and green bell peppers. Looking at the menu pics of risotto dishes also notice a different flair than traditional Italian style. Asian influence ? May come again to try another dish. Again service is simple. No friendly or wow factor. Prices are very reasonable!
(2)Tyler J.
It's more of a small restaurant than a cafe, the place has great ambiance, as well as it being clean and well organized. They serve amazing food, beverages, and the best snow ice I've ever tasted. But they do have a down-side of being a tad pricey, and also having to pay for fountain drink refills isn't something I'm not used to. Again the place is called a cafe but feels more like a restaurant, overall a really great place to eat when you wanna go out for lunch or even dinner. I recommend getting their Loco which it has is unique blend of a hardy, local, chinese food mixed into a familiar island favorite. As well as having a refillable Thai tea on the side to drink, and lastly for desert, a slice of tiramisu or their snow ice.
(3)Connie W.
I'm glad I came here with my boyfriend's mom. She grew up in Hong Kong and explained that identity crisis -- I mean, Eurasian restaurants like Anytime Cafe are very common there. The staff speaks mostly Cantonese, though you won't feel like you're in a Chinese restaurant from the decor. Maybe it'll feel Italian given the first pages of the menu list items like fried calamari, risotto, and spaghetti. I can't wrap my mind around the whole concept, but at least the food is good. Without fail, someone always orders the baked pork chops over fried rice with extra cheese and marinara sauce. Again.. it's strange. I don't get it. I probably never will understand. But it's good. The beef brisket and tendon noodle soup also hits the spot, though the broth leans on the salty side. Hainanese chicken and rice isn't always available (maybe just a lunch special), but it's very good too. Wait staff is very friendly and attentive. Entrees are priced ~$7-12 and portions are dolled up generously.
(4)Clarissa M.
Hubby and I were looking for a place to eat and we tried this place out on a whim. We enjoyed every bite of food we ordered. We had taro cakes, green onion pancake, side order beef tendons, salmon Cesar salad, eggplant parmigiana appetizer, and unagi fried rice. It is a mix of italian-american-chinese-japanese foods which = wonderfully tasty. Of course we have left overs, but the size portions are not too large so it was a good family style dinner. Service was also a great plus! Our waiter was very attentive which made our dining experience that more pleasant. The rest is tucked away in the corner - but do not let the outside fool you. Your taste buds won't regret it.
(5)S D.
Love the calamari appetizer, only if they serve it super hot!!! Love the risotto! Love the shrimp creamy pasta! Love the mango snow ice! Everything else was either ok or better. Service is inconsistent. Sometimes good/bad.
(4)Shaila C.
Sometimes you just gotta start with dessert first! Their mango shave ice is just that good--I ordered it go for lunch today. It's amazing. This is different shave ice--it's milky and fruity. Yum. Best of all? It comes with fun sides including popping boba balls w/ mango juice, cut mango, and some other yummy tidbits! Shave ice is just not the same anymore. It's $6.50, which is admitttedly more than most shave ice places by a lot, but holy smokes, portions are so big and it really becomes a meal! Plus, the sides make it really fun to eat. The restaurant's an awesome mix of foods and so far I've only tried the wonton noodles which are delicate and delicious. Must go back again and try more!
(4)Mike C.
Its friday night and can't seem to decide what to do for dinner. Time lapses on and next thing its now 9:30pm. Choices for dinner has drastically diminished. We decided to visit market city (close to our place) and check out Anytime Cafe (open till midnight - crazy. dig it.) Walking in, its a very nice place. clean and asia-chic vibe happening. As I look through the menu, i'm surprised at the different types of food they have. Noodle soups, baked spaghettini, pork chop w/ fried rice...it goes on and on. I'm intrigued. We order an appetizer of fried calamari - it came out pretty quick and hot. It had a nice texture, however a little too salty for my liking. A great value at $5 - nice size portion too. I ordered the chicken anchovy spaghettini ($9.95) - it was pretty good. Not overly salty and nice balance of capers and garlic chips. portion was a perfect - i got full, but not stuffed. My wife got the eggplant parmesan spaghettini ($9.50). Its was okay, but nothing to get excited about. I felt like it needed another component to the tomato sauce- maybe garlic(?). The service was really quick and friendly. The people at the table next to us were acting like real dicks, rudely asking where their appetizers where - which they didn't even order. The waiter was really courteous about it despite being harassed by these jerk-offs. I'm looking forward to my next meal here. great place to eat - especially if you and some friends want to eat totally different things. Nice to have another late-ish place to get dinner.
(3)Dawn H.
Not a bad place. Came here with the parents at their suggestion. Was not expecting much since my parents are pretty simple eaters. I was surprised at the variety of food they have and how good the food actually was. They have a variety of Italian dishes like spaghettin wiht meat sauce, chicken parm, eggplant parm and different risotto dishes with mushrooms and chicken, or porkchops. They also have asian food and breakfast items. They do have wine, beer and even sparkling sweet wine. They have "snow" for dessert which melts in your mouth and comes in mango, strawberry or green tea. The folks are nice and remember to always fill your water or iced tea. The prices are good and the portions are just right. If you are hungry you can eat it all, if not, you can take home a little snack. Located in Market City the parking can get tight, but it's definitely worth a try.
(3)Tom A.
This is hidden in the back of a strip mall that I often go to for G-Sushi, Blazin Steaks or Foodland. We came for the breakfast place next store that always has a line... but since we didn't want to wait, we gave it a try. Decor is nice. They spent some money here, which you don't see often in Oahu. It was a nice change... I got the hong kong style french toast which means it had peanut butter in it. I'd never heard of this in Hong Kong, so I had to try. It was weird at first, but I liked it by the end. I can't remember what my friends had, but everyone was basically satisfied. I'm gonna come back and try one of their ice desserts. Someone on Yelp said the tiramisu was the best he'd ever had, so I orderd it. (Even though it was breakfast!) Moral of the story, don't believe what you read on Yelp (how's that for a mindbender!)
(3)Sarah G.
This is going to be short and to the point for me. My fiance's parents told him about this place awhile ago while we were still home in PA. I was sold when I heard they had Hong Kong milk tea there. The milk tea tastes exactly like the diners I drank it in, in Hong Kong. This was so refreshing as I've been living on Taiwanese bubble tea mix and I even once tried Korean milk tea--waaaaay too sweet! I like HK milk tea for the fact that you get to add your own sugar syrup ...sometimes I don't even add any in mine at all! So I appreciate that Anytime Cafe serves it this way. I love their thick toast with condensed milk on it :) Exactly like the stuff I ordered at Cafe de Coral. Definitely want to get the french toast with peanut butter next time I hit this place up! I know when I go back home in a few weeks, this is one place I am going to definitely miss.
(5)Shelley K.
Okay, this review is strictly on their breakfast. And it was an awful experience. First off, it took a really long time from when we got seated to getting our menus to ordering. When we got our drinks, our glasses were greasy, which makes me wonder if they were cleaned? Their breakfast menu was impressive, but the actual food was not. For the price I was expecting better quality and did not get it. And I have no idea why, but our food came our before our whole wheat toast, which also came out cold and without anything on it or to spread on it. It also took forever to get our check at the end of the meal. I don't think I'll be going back.
(2)Gayle N.
Made a large order and had it delivered by Aloha2Go. It was a mixed bag. some things were really good and others were really bad. My grandson loved his burger with bacon (kinda hard to mess that up) and my son-in-law really loved his chicken/mushroom risotto. Trio shrimp spaghetti was predictable with mostly bay shrimp and dry spaghetti. Clams spaghetti was really dry (had to take home to "doctor-up). I liked the toast with condensed milk but then again, I couldn't eat my spaghetti, so anything else was good, right? The others ate the Caesar salads and the caprese. Youngest grandson had meatball spaghetti which he said had too much vegetables (onion, green peppers, tomato, etc.) He liked the garlic bread though. I must say, portions were generous so a lot was taken home, but most need to be "doctored up" for flavor. We had dessert bought from a bakery, since it was a birthday celebration, so we didn't starve...we did a lot of "picking" on each others' plates for tasting. Not sure whether I would go there again. Being that a lot of their dishes are spaghetti...they ought to know how to do their noodles a lot better.. Lesson learned. Oh, p.s.; ordered the chicken rice soup to take home for the next day. That was almost the best I've ever had! Flavor was good and it came with toppings, although did not use the won ton strips, of course. Will order that again (good hangover helper).
(3)Summer S.
I love love love this place! It came recommended from my bestie. I am a sucker for rissotto, even though some call it "fancy rice". When trying to watch your carbs, if you do eat rice, it better be fancy. :) The problem with the above is normally, rissotto, and good rissotto at that, is normally found in Italian restaurants at upward of $20-$30 a entree. The second problem with the above; My husband hates italian and never wants to eat at an Italian Restaurant. This is where Anytime Cafe has achieved awesomeness. At average prices of $9-$13 an entree, you are presented with Chinese, Italian, Pizza, and various Local favorite entrees. Happiness for the entire family, all within budget, even with a glass of wine. :)
(4)Esteban W.
Open anytime! Except after ten pm... Came here with a friend and ordered two dishes... Mine came out for like ten minutes before my friends did... so we watched it get cold as we waited for his dish. Two and half stars, not quite three... the only thing keeping it from a lower rating is perfectly-poached-pasta. The staff was also a plus. The good: the place has a nice feel, hip, bright and a dash of classy. We were looking to hit up good ole' Gina with her barbecue, but saw a new sign and had to step in. Everything looked good on the menu at first glance, a big variety from burger, pizzas to sandwiches, pastas and risottos - yeah, risotto. A plus is this place has its own bathrooms, and for anyone who has been to the market city shopping center, you know that having to go to the bathrooms is kind of like walking a trail of shame, it's something you have to do, but you try to make the dash as quick as you can. The bathrooms here are pretty spiffy and clean. The food was actually good. At least mine was - even if it was cold by the time I got to eat into it. I ordered salmon fettuccini. It was simple and although I kind of thought that I could make it at home with similar results, I felt the pasta was perfectly cooked. The sauce was... well fettuccini, but the pasta made the dish, big ups for that. My friend ordered the Chicken and mushroom risotto. Now that on the other hand was a toss up. My friend liked it but I felt it was funky as sh!t. To me, it must have been the type of cheese they used or maybe the mushrooms that did it, but it had an awkward taste to it, I would stay away from that particular risotto if I choose to come back. The bads: besides waiting to eat and the funky risotto, we were approached by the waiter after we ordered and he stated that the no longer serve house bread but we could order a side of bread if we wanted... now I didn't get it, so you have bread? But you want us to buy it, and you used to give it away? If he would have never mentioned that bread used to be free I wouldn't have felt gypped. In summary, overall, the staff was nice, the food was okay, the service was iffy and the actual store itself looked as if Hello Kitty decorated it. Price wise, the pasta as around $9 and risotto around $11, for the two of us final bill including tip with NO drinks was around $24 for food I kind of think I could have made at home. Had we stuck to our original plan and visited Gina's Barbecue, we would have walked out with a lot more food at under $15... and I don't know how to make my own Korean Barbecue. Final judgment, I may come back in, but I doubt it, maybe try a dessert and some coffee, I saw tiramisu, which might be good.
(2)Raphael L.
Been back to this place a couple times. My wife is from Hong Kong and so we've been regularly hunting for Chinese places that even remotely come close to the real thing. Their menu is a bit odd having anything from italian cooking to traditional Chinese dishes...but I figure if they're good at doing different things, why not? I guess there will be something for everyone. Both times I've been there I've had the Hong Kong style won ton noodles. Again, I've had the best won ton mein in Hong Kong many times...while I have no expectations that this would be close to the real deal, if it comes close to it then I'm satisfied. Overall it was good. Their noodles were al dente as they should be...so they were firm and crunchy but not hard. The won tons were a good size and full of real shrimp as opposed to pork substitutes. Good portions. The only problem with it might be that it's a tad bit too sweet. There's a funny sweet aftertaste to it that even others in my family noticed. But still good nonetheless. If anything, it's good enough I'd order it again. There used to be a place in Downtown called Orient Cafe which had the most authentic won ton mein in town IMHO, but since they've had an ownership change I haven't been back there to try.
(3)Shireen G.
My friend and I have been here a couple of times and we definitely weren't disappointed. If you plan on an appetizer, get the pork chops. It's big enough to be shared by two people and it won't fill you up before your entree. I had the chicken parmigiana and while the chicken was good, I would've have liked to have less of the pasta. Both times we've been here, I've never finished them. I'm big on desserts. The first time we came here, the group at the table next to us had the mango snow ice. I'm not sure how to explain what the snow ice was... a hybrid of shave ice and ice cream? Whatever it is, it's not heavy and it tastes spectacular! Why the four stars? You get charged for a refill on your drinks, so just watch for that. We only had water during our first visit, but had soda and tea on our second. Our server didn't mention that they charged for refills, but we overheard another server at the table next to us. Luckily, our server didn't charge us for the refills. And for all my fellow nightbirds, this place is open pretty late.
(4)L L.
We like shrimp risotto, chicken anchovy pasta, eggplant parmesan, and shave ice. For the love of everything food, do not order their steak. They don't know how to cook it. the service can be slow, especially when it's busy. Very good Hong Kong style comfort food.
(4)Jim M.
Eaten here a few times now and have always tried the pastas. The Caprese Spaghetti is my favorite but the Chicken Parmesan is also very good. The wait staff is friendly and they always remember that we are repeat customers (a definite point in their favor!)
(4)Doris D.
I liked it! We had shrimp congee and I had french toast with condensed milk. It brings me back to Hong Kong, where restaurants like these are on every corner.
(4)Joanne P.
Hai nan chicken rice: chicken is good, but rice is dry and not flavorful. do not order if you have had the authentic dish in Singapore or HK. you will be disappointed. Won ton mein: very good spaghetti and meat sauce: pretty good ham and egg sandwich: good preserved duck egg and pork rice porridge: pretty good but took an ETERNITY to come out. at least 15 minutes after all the other food arrived. Received barely an apology and certainly not any offer to comp it. strawberry snow ice: a cross between ice cream and shave ice. weird cuz it didn't melt the entire time we were eating it. cool! glad we tried it but probably won't order again. Service: the Chinese waiter seems very knowledgeable but the other guy not so much. Open late and a nice variety of menu options. maybe we'll try breakfast here next time.
(3)John K.
Great food, great ambiance, great loco moco, great plantation ice tea. I would totally take a girl on a date here or just hang out with my parents. THIS PLACE IS TOM CRUISE AWESOME!!!!!!!
(5)Megan N.
My friend suggested this place saying it got good reviews on yelp, so I gave it a try considering I thought it was a tad bit weird that a restaurant had both Italian and Chinese food on the menu. I got the mushroom and chicken spaghettini. When it first arrived it looked like they just boiled some milk and poured it on top, it was not rich and creamy like how I like. So that was a nay, then I tried my friends risotto and that was just flavorless, and then the pork chop was just BAD, it had a strangely familiar taste but nevertheless the sauce was weird and the meat was hard. Because I was still hungry, I ordered dessert. The mango pudding at first, tasted so good, it was soft and the sauce thing and dollop of whipped cream and ice cream was nice. Then the more I ate it, the more bitter it started to taste, and there were chucks on pineapple (I assume that's what it was) and mango in there. So to sum it all up, I will never eat here again. And may I mention, after I left I got the worst stomach ache ever.. just no.
(1)Lynn N.
I'm not a picky person when it comes to food, but I signed up just to write a review for this place. Awful awful awful! I didn't even know WHAT was going on with the food. Its like my 6yr old cooked it (a little bit of every flavor in the dish). I had the baked pork chops with fried rice. I wasn't expecting it to be smothered in tomato paste! The cream of mushroom soup was unrecognizable. My sons pizza was bread and tomato sauce. The only thing good thing we had was the root beer.... from the soda fountain. Never again. Ever!
(1)Gee Gee M.
The two-star rating is specifically for the Loco Moco - can't understand why it is one of the three dishes noted as an Anytime recommendation. My first time here but open to give it a try again. Other items we had was good - the Calamari appetizer, spring rolls and we also had Choi Sum side - tried the other recommendation too - some Chicken dish with rice - we asked to sub with noodles and they were accommodating. Service was good - a team effort - three different people provided service - crazy menu from American to Chinese to Italian but definitely a place to try again and will not hold it against them for the Loco Moco.
(2)Angela T.
I am so happy I came across this place (I didn't want to wait for a super long time at Kalia grill). To my delight, this place will satisfy a wide range of taste buds! You can have breakfast (American & Japanese styles) or lunch at anytime of the day. Or you can have dim sum (although limited options). They also serve an array of beers, wines, and sake. What's good: Tofu scramble ($9.50)--the portions are huge and the dish comes with fresh fruits, toast, hash browns or potato fries. I also love the different Chinese style noodle soups (~$7.50)--you can choose from different types of noodles (braised, funn). MUST HAVE: I'm not a big dessert person, but you must try their Green Tea shaved ice dessert. It's hard to describe but its finely shaven strips of green tea and comes with a bunch of toppings such as mochi balls, azuki bean, mangoes...To die for!!! Don't leave without trying it!! You won't be disappointed!!
(4)D W.
Food: 3.5 stars Ambiance: 3.5 stars The Good: This place has a significant menu, including breakfast all day, and generous portions. The baked rice entrees all came with salad or soup and 2 slices of garlic bread. I'd definitely recommend the baked pork chop! I also shared a unagi over rice, which was only so-so (although a huge portion of unagi). If you're into breakfast, their bacon looked deliciously crispy, and the portion my friend ordered had fresh fruit to seal the deal. The calamari was so-so (I love tentacles, and they didn't have any) but the pork belly with the sauce was pretty good. My friend also ordered the Hainanese Chicken which he really enjoyed. The Hong Kong-style milk tea is also delicious, and the black tea they use is imported from Hong Kong. They do also offer the half coffee-half milk tea which was good, but the milk tea alone was better. The decor is very aesthetically pleasing - modern, clean and the coffee/tea cups are super stylish (not so practical, but pretty to look at). It's too bad they have inside windows that face an ATM and florist shop (?), but not exactly their fault, and other than that quirk, it's comfortable. The staff was also very friendly and attentive. They also offer take-out which is also good to know. The Not-So-Good: Located in Market City with ample parking, parking is super hard o Saturday around the lunch hour, especially with the many food choices that abound. All-in-all: I'll be back for more pork chop and milk tea... just definitely not on a Saturday.
(3)Kenny C.
Food was so-so. The prices were ok. There was an odd mix of food on the meun - pastas, burgers, local type food. Overall it was A-Ok.
(3)Michelle M.
beef tendon noodles....YUM. tasty broth. stars strictly for this dish only! totally a hong kong style cafe with a completely random menu. love it. reminds me of home. not the most beautiful or inviting environment but listen, chinese people are all about efficiency and this place is that. might be a good idea to trim the italian off the menu though...i get it but it's confusing for lots of people.
(4)Makakaualii R.
First time there and is not going to be our last. We had the baked chicken spagetti and the seafood baked spagetti dish and it was ono but on the thick alfredo sauce. We also had the calamari appetitizer and is was okay on the healthier side instead of all that flour batter at other estabishment. We were met by friendly staff and had a great time. The prices for this dinner for 2 with an entree was $28.60 excluding the tip. It's like semi fine dining but its all good. Told the server that we'll be back and she replied "I know" cuz we did not leave any scrapes for their slop can for the pigs!
(4)Laura D.
Food=3 stars service=2 stars My husband got the wonton shrimp noodles (the menu made it look amazing) and it was good but didn't like the thin dry style noodles. I got the Caprese with chicken and the noodles were a bit too hard for my liking and the chicken was dry like the had it pre cooked used it in any pasta. The food was pretty good but not AMAZING. The servers were very nice and food came out on time. As for the service, halfway during our meal, what seemed like the owner came in, a older lady in regular clothes was walking around helping the place out. Both servers that were at the restaurant seemed busy and the owner was walking by so I flagged her down and asked for some hot sauce, she looked at me, and repeated hot sauce? and I nodded and she sighed, turned around and came back with it. My husband and I almost felt like we were bothering her, we ignored that and finished our meal, which was around $20 :) and was on our way out when the same lady was at the counter and didn't even acknowledge us. I get it, it wasn't fine dining or anything, but goodness, atleast pretend that you appreciate your guests and want to have a good rep for customer service, for food that was "ok" will not be returning, there are plenty of places around the island with better food AND customer service.
(3)Emelyn B.
I visited this place for dinner with a couple of friends, one who suggested here. My first impression upon walking in was it's really nice and clean. The host and manager (I'm guessing) were really polite and nice as well. We ordered the taro cakes for appetizers and it was yummy! I ordered the shrimp risotto, while my friends ordered the mushroom risotto and spaghettini with chicken. Our entrees came out pretty quick. I prefer white sauce over red sauce, which is one reason why I ended up liking the mushroom risotto more than the shrimp. Both were delicious though. The spaghetti noodles seemed a little dry, but maybe it's because the sauce was oily. However, it still was a good entree, and I really liked the way the chicken was cooked. Since it was a birthday dinner for me, my friends ordered the green tea flavored snow ice (cream?)...with a candle on top :-) It came with kiwis, azuki beans and a couple other things that I don't know what they're called...but it was delicious. I'll try the mango flavored one next time. I liked the vibe of this place and the staff was really nice as well, and the prices seem really decent. I look forward to my next visit here so I can try other foods on their menu.
(4)Norm G.
Aiiyaaa! I have finally reached nirvana! How could that be? Well, we found a place that serves a Hong Kong style breakfast that 's neither in Hong Kong nor in Chinatown. Now, when I say Hong Kong style, I'm not talking about dim sum. I mean a Western-esque breakfast that is prepared Hong Kong style. I ordered a plate that was eggs any style with corned beef hash, fried rice, a slice of toast, and some fruit. Let me tell you, it was a lot of food, very nicely cooked, and I can just imagine all the cardiac surgeons in Honolulu are licking their chops anticipating me as a customer! Not to mention the salespeople who sell statin medications! And for the beverage, one of my favorites, which is Hong Kong style hot tea. In case you're wondering, it's a strong black tea (maybe Lipton yellow label), prepared with evaporated milk. The decor inside is very nice and clean and the servers were friendly. As I said before I was in nirvana. Or maybe it was just a bit of heaven. A very pleasant experience, and we will be returning!
(5)Katrina D.
Went here on a Friday night with a couple of friends and got seated immediately. Big plus! I hate waiting for a table and I HATE waiting for food when i'm hungry. Luckily this place is fast at both with no reservations :) I got the chicken and mushroom risotto and it was huge! good for sharing :P The risotto was good enough but not that great. What I did love was the strawberry shave ice! yummy! It tasted like a milky strawberry block of ice shaved onto a plate served with different jellys and these jelly balls filled with juice that pop in your mouth. :) I will definitely go back for this dessert. I would like to try the green tea or mango next!
(4)Kermit F.
Aunty ordered chicken parm. Said she really enjoyed it. Mom ordered baked pork chop. It was very tender. Dad ordered baked chicken and mushroom dish. It was OK, but I don't like mushrooms to begin with. Sister ordered osso bucco. Probably would have tasted pretty good, except that I'd been eating leftover stew for half a month (it was frozen, and I'd been defrosting and reheating it as needed). Brother-in-law ordered spaghettini with chicken, capers, anchovy, and garlic chips. Anchovy was a little salty for my taste. Maybe if I'd taken a little more of everything else in my forkful, it'd have tasted better. I ordered unagi. It was pretty good. Didn't care for the "fried rice" though. Tasted like rice with frozen mix veg. Dish came with garlic bread and salad. Garlic bread was very good. Salad only comes with Italian dressing, though. For dessert, Dad ordered tiramisu. Very light and tasty. Sister ordered matcha snow ice. Came with azuki, coffee jelly, and popping balls. I think it needed some sweetened condensed milk over the top. I ordered the honeydew snow ice. Came with pieces of honeydew melon, green and yellow colored jellies, and popping bubbles. Everybody loved it, including me. Would go back to try the other flavors of the snow ice, maybe try the meat sauce baked spaghetti. Looked pretty good in the menu picture.
(4)Courtney T.
very affordable and tasty food. there is a wide variety of food here...loco moco, pasta, fried rice, pizza, burgers. the staff is extremely friendly and attentive. they are quick to fill your water glasses. I had the salmon alfredo which was OK. it was tasty enough and was a good portion of food for me. but i want to go back and try some other dishes. my friends had a pork chop dish, clam pasta, and a baked chicken and mushroom pasta. everyone enjoyed what they had. the bill came out to $77 for 3 appetizers, 4 entrees, 2 desserts, and 3 beverages. the interior is quite attractive. they staff are dressed well, CPK-style. water is served in glass goblets. very nice silverware. definitely try this restaurant. I'm certainly going to go back again!
(4)Kimberly T.
i wanted to try it since there were 2 articles in the paper recently about this place. don't columnist always make these places sound so awesome? well, anyway, we tried the brisket/tendon mein, won ton mein, the thai style pork cheek and the mango snow ice. conclusion? i would go back for the won ton mein IF/ONLY IF i was in the area. i feel like duk kee has better won ton mein. the thai style pork cheek is supposed to be super tender.....it was oooook. nothing special. brisket/tendon mein was just oook too. the snow ice though, that was actually better than the actual snow ice factory at mccully shopping center. had lots of diff jellies/popping balls to complement the snow ice. parking is tight. there was also a line when we got there (im assuming from the 2 articles in the paper).
(2)Christine C.
my brother brought me, the parentals, and the grandparentals here and it was a good choice provided our dinner party. the older ones in our group don't like to try new things or 'need' to have rice in their meal so it was nice that they were covered with the food options our group needed, while not being just the usual, but not being so far out there that my grandparents wouldn't eat. yay for asian-italian american fusion! food was decent & options were plentiful. good for if i'm not craving JUST ONE type of cuisine and want a little bit of this and that. at the right prices too. getting the 6 of us fitted in was a little tough but i'll give them points for being so accommodating of my grandma's wheelchair. the place is better than a 3 *s but i'm not exactly dying to go back. still, i'm rounding up cuz it was a good experience for the group :)
(4)Lola C.
I had their burger and fries tonight. It was alright, not anything special or to die for, but still not bad either. The fries are on the thick side, I just wish they'd serve more fries instead of those weird mixed green, almost salad things... I'll edit this when i visit again.
(3)David C.
We really like this place! Eclectic menu of Chinese, a little pan-Asian, and Italian, there's a little something for almost everyone. Portions/price ratio is favorable. I like the Hong Kong shrimp dumplings with shrimp noodles in soup. Ver Chinese, it might be too shrimpy for the less adventurous palate. Risottos are very good. Not so much a fan of the fried rice with pork chops on top--the portion is huge, but no so much into the cheese. The shave snow desserts are amazing. Shaved frozen yogurt, it's flavorful and creamy. Comes in mango, strawberry, green tea, and some other flavors. Wheelchair accessible and friendly owners/staff are more than helpful and accommodating.
(4)Travis M.
Ordered the spaghetti with chicken and mushrooms. If I never asked for Parmesan cheese and pepper flakes, I would have gave them a 1 star. There was absolutely no taste and it was a little dry for me. My gf ordered some kind of noodle soup with fish balls, which was decent but a little salty. Maybe I ordered the wrong thing as there is a large selection to choose from, but I don't think I will be back.
(2)Brian L.
I've never noticed this place. Went to lunch today with my dad and a old family friend. Decor is nice. Ordered the calamari rissotto. I've had better, but this was much more affordable. Prob would return
(3)Diamond Girl L.
Not bad for Hawaii standards.
(3)Milica N.
After having been turned away from Banana Leaf - when my friends and I craved delicious Italian goodness - we found our way over to Anytime Cafe. I was a bit apprehensive, to be honest, but I can't tell you how pleased I was with the choice. First off, the menu selection was great!! it was REALLY great!! We were very hungry, after a very long and busy day, so we ordered all kinds of delicious goodness!!! I had the Caesar salad - which was HUGE and just delicious, if I do say so myself. Also, we shared a veggie pizza which was just fabulous and great for the 3 of us. Oh, and pork cheeks. I can't remember the last time I saw THAT on the menu, but they were not bad. As I've said, I'm not a big pork person (just don't care for it ordinarily, though I find myself trying it when I visit Hawaii....huh...lol) but it was pretty good! My entree was a chicken and mushroom risotto. Let me just say this...it... was...PHENOMENAL!! It was just...perfect. It was seriously one of the best risotto dishes I've had in a VERY long time. I thought the flavors were deliciously balanced between the chicken and mushrooms and it was just so delectable I could barely contain myself!! Seriously, you've GOT to try this, if you are a risotto fan. It was superlative! We finished with a mango sorbet/shave ice dessert. It was adorned mango balls (yes, I said it. They were little balls filled with mango juice...hmmm...have never seen that before, but they were delicious once I grew a set and tried them! LOL) and grass jelly, and halo halo. And this GIANT mound of mango goodness!!! It was HUGE and amazing and so refreshing. Of course, by the time dessert rolled around, we were already pretty stuffed, but we were determined to do it! LOL And boy, did we! We had to roll on out of there, but it was so worth it. Oh, and the Thai tea was delish!!! One of my favorite beverages, actually, so it made me happy that it was so good here! Oh, and the server was soooo cute!! Such a doll!! So sweet!! I am sad to admit I didnt get his name, but the next time I go - and believe me I will go back - I will see if I can find him. :) He was great!! Actually, everyone there was very nice. :) Highly recommend giving this place a shot. It's fabulous!! :)
(5)Sonia D.
I can't believe they have Hai Nan Chicken Rice even though it was $12.95 it was totally worth it to me! YUM
(4)James B.
Great service! Ordered the peanut butter French toast. Yum!!!
(4)Anne A.
I had heard about this place but didn't go until last week. A write-up said they had Hainan Chicken Rice. We had visitors who knew what authentic Hainan Chicken Rice is since they lived in Singapore, and ate it regularly at a mom and pop shop. Our visitor was totally impressed and told the waiter that this was authentic. He wanted to order seconds but we said "no" and ordered one of their interesting snow/shave ice desserts. It was something I've never had before. Very refreshing. A good meal. One disappointment thing was their inflexibility. They had dishes which they served with fried rice. I just wanted to have friend rice, but wouldn't let me do it. I thought that was odd. So I had the oxtail soup which was good, but it seemed oily compared to the one at Asahi Grill. But good.
(4)Toan D.
We've been there 5 times. Great place for small pupus and drinks. Very reasonably price and 90% of the food is very good. Combination of Italian & Chinese, flavors. Pastas, lasagnas dishes along with steam clams & eggplants. Only dish that we didn't like was the calamari. It smelled like the streets of Chinatown. Otherwise it was great. Service was awesome. Mike the waiter was always friendly, effecient & knowledgeable about the food.
(4)Dougie P.
As far as the pasta goes....perfectly done noodles in a somewhat comforting dry herb based marinara sauce. Garlic bread accented the pasta well. Not of the typical heavily margarine/butter laden variety, the g.bread was pleasantly seasoned with a controlled amount of butter. Somewhat impressed at this place as I write this. Ready and willing to try more items from their menu.
(3)Kelvin T.
From the former owners of Orchid Cafe, comes a more modern hong kong cafe style restaurant. The first time you step inside, it's super clean and the furniture is nice. I ordered the Milk Tea and Baked Pork chop on fried rice, a HK classic. The milk tea was really good, and had enough flavor, unlike instant milk teas, etc. Good caffeine! The pork chops were kind of too skinny and not fried, but the taste was really good. The baked fried rice was good, but I think I'll order the other baked dishes next time. I also tried the pasta, which was ok, of course not Assagio's, but good enough, and the House Burger was super tasty, not overcooked, and very juicy. Fries were fresh too. The portion size is ok, nothing crazy, and the price is mildly pricey, but nothing extravagant. Overall, I'm glad to add this to the list of available places to eat in Kaimuki on an average weekday.
(4)Eric L.
Service was really bad; when i've read that dishes comes out staggered in recent reviews i couldn't fathom it was honestly true even on a slow night (two other tables one arrived at the same time the other was nearly done with their meal). Experiencing it first hand it was just horrible. I was nearly half way done before the wait staff came by to keep us updated on the lagging order. The quality of service is horrible the food mediocre (meat lasagna had more cheese than meat). The wait staff seemed tired and not too observant. I hear this establishment was the creation of the same owners as the previous resident, Banana Leaf .. maybe there was a reason why that one failed too.
(2)klint s.
i had the loco moco it was great i give it a 8 but my girl orderd the hana chicken it came with sewer water soup that was a 1 star the chicken was good but needed more sauce but our server was good we were the only customers in there maybe we didnt know somthing they knew like the sewer soup beware we also tried the peanut butter french toast it was also great really good my girl was still hungry so we orderd the french toast also
(2)Curtis L.
good risotto.....service was good..and attentive.....closes at 11pm though...so Anytime Cafe is misleading...
(4)Abbey Y.
Went with my boyfriend and a bunch of friends the other night. I got the Hainan chicken for $11.95 (+$2 if you want the thigh) so to me it was a bit pricey. But the food was definitely tasty :) My boyfriend got the eggplant Parmesan and it was very delish! Our group of ten also ordered the spaghetti and meatball, a burger, unagi don (dont know why they have it in a chinese + italian restaurant), shrimp dumpling noodle, and garlic mushroom spaghetti. All in all I think all the food was pretty decent. The price isn't so bad either and the atmosphere is quite unique. It's a far cry from all the other eateries around that small kapahulu mall. The service was great :) I'll definitely be back another time to try some other dishes. Oh and their dessert was awesome. I tried a similar dessert dish like this in Hong-Kong and I never thought I'd get the chance to try it back here. The only thing was that I wish they'd have a larger variety of flavors to their dessert.
(4)Kayla K.
The food was good but the service was gnarly. My friend got the mushroom chicken risotto. I got the shrimp dumpling soup. When I got it it had no noodles so I was like oh okay...my fault. So I asked for a side of noodles because I didn't get what I wanted. Instead of getting just the noodles. The guy gave me a whole other soup with noodles. And then I told them I just wanted the noodles and they said they did give me just the noodles. And then another one of them (like a smartass) says you shoulda just ordered both in one soup. Which I thought I did but I guess I read the menu wrong when I said "shrimp dumpling soup"! Honestly though if I have a bowl of soup in front of me and I ask for a side of noodles why would you bring the noodles in MORE soup?! It was not a fun experience. I had to pay $5 more for that stupid side. What went from what could hve been 4 stars went to 2 because of the staff's stupidity. If I could I'd give them a 2.5 stars rating because it is better than a 2 but at the same time it isn't a 3. I will say though that the meal was delicious. And it is well-priced (if you don't get your order screwed up). I would go again and do recommend this place to other yelpers to try. I just warn you to be careful of what you order. I learned that the hard way here.
(2)Pam S.
Hear so much about the won ton min and it surpassed my expectations! the noodles are al dente and even made a great breakfast the next morning. Yes, the portion is generous. Going back for more of that delicious broth. Clams were ono too as was the pork cheeks.
(5)Donnie K.
I went to Anytime Cafe with my friends and I was impressed first with the cleanliness of the place and it's decor. The server was very courteous but THE GEM was their food. We ordered family style and the portions were generous! Everything was DELICIOUS - the cheeks, calamari - so soft and tender!, the onion pancakes - so ONO!, the shrimp dumplings and chicken wings but the creme De la creme was the mushroom-chicken risotto! A five-star experience at reasonable prices!
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