Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant
126 Queen St,Ste 110, Honolulu, HI, 96813
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Address :
126 Queen St,Ste 110
Honolulu, HI, 96813 - Phone (808) 521-7488
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Opening Hours
- Mon :10:30 am - 6:00pm
Specialities
- Takes Reservations : No
Delivery : No
Take-out : Yes
Accepts Credit Cards : No
Good For : Lunch
Parking : Street
Bike Parking : Yes
Wheelchair Accessible : Yes
Good for Kids : Yes
Good for Groups : Yes
Attire : Casual
Ambience : Casual
Noise Level : Loud
Alcohol : No
Outdoor Seating : No
Wi-Fi : No
Has TV : No
Waiter Service : Yes
Caters : Yes
Categories
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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Cecily C.
Jun Bo doesn't have to look pretty. Frankly, it doesn't even try. Tattered oily carpet, worn chairs, no ambience, endless chatter from guests, some practically sitting next to you at a different table. But the downtown business crowd at lunch tells a different story, and underscores what's really important. Fast service, large portion, decent taste, and reasonable price. For a little more than a Venti Starbucks s'mores frappuccino, you can get a lunch plate to feed you twice, or you and your guest once, without leftovers. My favorite is the beef with green beans, tender and tasty beef in black bean sauce on a bed of cake noodle. I also like coming for a later lunch, like at 2:00 p.m. I get the place to myself. Wash it all down with hot jasmine tea. A great Chinese meal without having to venture to Chinatown.
(4)Annie K.
I LOVE LOVE Chinese food from Jun Bo. Food has always been tasty and their service is decent. My favorite item is their honey fried chicken. I usually grab a quick bite from there so it's always my usual two-choices. The delicious tasting food stops here when I am half way through my plate and I find a very questionable round piece of something just sitting in my noodles. I took my chopsticks to pick at it and around it. Needless to say, I was done. I'm very disappointed. I've always enjoyed going here for lunch and now, I just have to rethink my lunch options.
(1)Chad Y.
Wait...there is a place in town where you can get a 2 item plate lunch for under $7?...Now I know you are lying cause you said it was in Downtown!? How is that possible? You can't even get 30 minutes of parking for $7 and you expect me to believe that I can get a full plate lunch for that price? Located off the beaten path and easily missed. Jun Bo is located down a very narrow alleyway that does not appear to be handicapped accessible at the naked eye. It offers pretty good menu options and at the very cheap downtown price mentioned above. While they offer seating areas for a more formal sit down luncheon, if you are in a hurry or simply just want to grab food and be on your way, head to the rear section where the take out line is. They offer your typical selection of starch and then on to your menu options. If takeout is more your thing, then be sure to check out their daily specials which are well-priced and definitely could be considered local favorites.
(3)Zar A.
The first time Anna F. took me here, I didn't know what was going on, where we were going, or if I was going to come out alive. We walked down a narrow alley in the part of Downtown that you would never think had anything going on. This was the type of alley that you only see in gangsta movies. The bright side was that it was noon time with the sun overhead instead of a dark and wet evening! In the middle of the alley was a door. Anna F. opened the door and inside the room was a crowded restaurant filled with tons of people yapping and chattering. Apparently, this was not an unknown secret, it was a known secret that only now I've been introduced to. I felt like I had finally been welcomed to the Chinese mofia club! We quickly found a table and took our seats. Tea cups looked as if they haven't been replaced since the restaurant opened. The cups were all faded. I looked around the room and could not help but notice huge signs placed all over, randomly on the walls, with Chinese food items and their prices, all which said, "with White rice", and for, "$6" a plate. I looked at the menu and most items were around $6-$7.50 per plate. I ordered the Chinese Chicken Salad. 15 minutes later, a huge plate came out. It looked like half of the cabbage head was chopped and put on my plate. The cost was $7.25 (plus tax). It took a bit long, but the salad was very fresh and it looked like they had prepared it upon our ordering (instead of being pre-made). Anna F. ordered the Ginger Chicken Special (came with White rice). Her plate looked like the restaurant had chopped half of an entire chicken and bought it out. The cost was only $6 (plus tax). A bit sketchy at first, but I would say this is the definition of a hole in the wall. I never would have found this place on my own. This place has very good prices for huge portions. Just don't mind anything else and you'll be fine. The only thing I wished they served was Brown rice! Oh well, can't have it all.
(5)Jordan S.
Stopped in for lunch, it was packed. The line moved at a reasonable speed, it is cash only, which speeds things up I think. The food is alright. Nothing really good, and nothing I stopped and said "damn, I need more of that". Its the closest chinese place to my office, so I may go again, but its not a MUST TRY.
(2)Jannet L.
Went for lunch to meet the hub and friends for weekday lunch. Parking situation no good, parked in pacific guardian (?) bldg for $4 per half hour. Walked through clean but still sketchy alley to find surprisingly large restaurant. Right next to a shoe repair shop closer to merchant than queen actually. Hub had ordered the same thing for me everyone else was eating - roast chicken and duck over cabbage and rice. Was actually pretty yummy and a large amount of food. With a little hot sauce it was perfect and only $9 including tax and tip. Servers are quite attentive and of course my water cup never empty as is the case for all Chinese restaurants I've ever been in. Would definitely go again for same but gotta figure out a better parking solution.
(3)Sophie P.
Jun Bo is a little hole in the wall restaurant in downtown Honolulu. You seriously have to be paying close attention or you will totally miss the tiny alley in which can find the front door. Inside, the restaurant is not fancy and a bit dated but its the food you are here for, not the decor. You can either sit down at the tables to be waited on, or you can order take out (okazu style). The food is always good and tasty. Recently, we had won ton soup which had a generous amount of vegetables. The broth was flavorful and not too salty. The won tons were perfect - not too small, a perfect biteful size. We also shared their special which was chicken with black bean sauce over chow fun noodles. The chicken was tender and the savory black bean sauce was a flavorful compliment to the chow fun noodles. I have been coming here off and on for several years and I have not been disappointed. Don't expect the royal treatment, but I do notice that the owner recognizes repeat customers and takes time to talk story with them. Its a nice touch to this little hole in the wall restaurant you would not expect to find in a Honolulu alley.
(4)Jo Z.
You can easily miss this retaurant located in the middle of an alleyway. Should you find it, this place is easy on wallet chinese food. The crispy gau gee with cake noodle is pretty good too. They also have 2 daily specials, if the lunch choices are not floating your boat.
(3)Mr G. T.
I've been coming here since the early 1990s, so that's before the present owners took over. This has always been a decent Chinese restaurant with good food at a decent price. Recently I had a dish where the pork was very under cooked, basically pink on most of the inside of the gau gee. Be warned!!! Check your meat in your gau gee or won ton and make sure it is cooked before you eat it!!!! I will still eat there, but will check my food carefully.
(2)Addie L.
If you are looking for a cheap, quick, and decent place with good portions for local Chinese food in downtown, this is it! The food isn't great but not bad either, you can't go wrong. Expect to pay about $7 to $10 per person including tax and tip. It's located down the alley on Queen St near Reyn's so it's somewhat hidden. On the last visit, we had: Seafood chow mein: not really chow mein noodles, more like fried saimin noodles but who is complaining? Big portion, generous pieces of squid, shrimp, and fish and assorted veggies. Not bad and considering that this is seafood, a very good deal. Stuffed eggplant with rice: eggplant is fried with pork in middle, and seasoned with black bean sauce. What I like but this dish is that the eggplant is not soggy. Another must order. Recommended for a quick lunch in downtown.
(4)Brandon S.
I don't dine on Chinese food very often because with the exception of Dim Sum, it can be very oily and easily upsets my stomach. I also find when Chinese food isn't properly cooked on a hot Wok properly, you're left with something that's overcooked on the inside and undercooked on the outside. That's where Jun Bo comes in. Almost as old as Black Belt Theater reruns from the Hanabata days this place has been around for ages. I just started working in downtown again after being out for about 12 years and even then Jun Bo was still around. I like them for 3 simple reasons: Affordable - cheap. You can get a beef been & rice plate for $6.25. Or chicken with oyster sauce cake noodle for the same $6.25. I had a gau gee look fun soup for $6! Quality - The food is very tasty....whether it's for "secret sauce" reasons or not, the veggies seemed fresh and the meat didn't seem like it was sitting around under a hot lamp like you get at Pandas. Generous - portions are huge, I walked around with a food baby after lunch. The only reason why I didn't give it 5 stars was because the service seems very robotic and they are always busy so it wasn't that local friendliness you're normally use to at a long time old local restaurant. Anyway if you're not working in downtown they are open on Saturday's so you have a chance to try it!
(4)Melissa G.
Almost no words can accurately describe just how terrible the meal I had was. The food was very low quality, the rice was dry and not cooked properly, and the overall experience was very poor. Additionally, they are cash only so be sure to bring cash.
(1)Hele Y.
The chow mein noodles are undercooked and boring, fried rice dry. Not really that good but kinda cheap. Big portions.
(2)John E.
If the word "hole-in-the-wall" was in the dictionary, they would have a picture of Jun Bo Chinese Restaurant. You will literally miss this place if you "half-blink", not a "full-blink". Their daily lunch specials are very, very cheap, and they give a lot of it. I ordered the Boneless Chicken with black bean over chow fun, and it hit the spot. In fact I couldn't finish it because there was so much food. I've been reading about their stuffed eggplant, so I'll definitely be back to give it a whirl.
(4)Kristin I.
Love eating the Won Ton Min here, especially during the winter season. They give a decent amount of Won ton in their soup and for $6.75 its a good price. Although last year it used to be $5.75. But really what can you do. I definitely like this one way better than Mandalay. Their one piece fried chicken is also really good and cheaper than one piece at Zippys. And definitely try the Gau Gee. You can also eat in or take out, they have one or two entree plates, and you can take out from their normal menu. They also have daily cake noodle specials.
(4)Val D.
Jun Bo, located in the middle of a narrow passageway is hole in the wall hard to find, but it's the only decent chinese restaurant in the downtown business district. They have lunch specials that are $6, but I always like to order my favorite: Soft Gau Gee mein - 4 stars - for $6.40 they give the same different vegetables and gau gee as other chinese restaurants. A good size portion for a reasonable price. Service - 4 stars - for those who have a limited time for lunch, staff was friendly, food arrived quickly and they have chili sauce like most chinese restaurants. They also have an express counter of pre-made food to chose from order take out, but higher in quality than your oily panda or express places.
(4)Anna F.
When my co-workers first took me here, I thought this place was sketchy. The restaurant is like a hole in the wall! It's in an alley next to Reyn's Rack. They are very generous with the food portions and the prices are reasonable. They offer dine in and take out. My favorite items are the crispy gau gee and cold ginger chicken with rice. I think they make the best cold ginger chicken in downtown! The cold ginger chicken is their Wednesday special so if you buy this on Wednesday, you save $0.50 (regular price is $6.50). I prefer to do take out because my lunch breaks are short. There was one time where I did dine in and I thought the service was good. My food came out fast. They blast their AC so if you're going to dine in, I recommend bringing a jacket.
(4)Kelly M.
If you are looking for "schlock" Chinese this is the place. Prices are cheap. You can order ala carte, or from the buffet (pick 1, 2, or 3 entrees, served with rice and/or noodles). All for $6 - $8. Cheap. Filling. Pretty good number of choices. What can I say? It's a meal. Not supposed to be memorable, so I won't rate it lower because it isn't. Finding the place is tricky, its down an alley that runs between Merchant and Queen, one block west of Bishop. Oct 31 Yelp Challenge: #12/31
(3)Daniel L.
Come here for the good food that comes out fast. Don't expect attentive service. Roast pork, duck, soy sauce chicken are all well prepared. Tender meat that's incredibly flavorful and seasoned nicely. They offer plenty of dishes over rice which are very reasonably priced. Congee and soup dishes are warm and comforting. Restrooms available. Seating is usually available since customers eat fast. Complimentary tea is offered. No frills, affordable and quick.
(5)Dawn N.
Good prices, large portions, and daily specials, how can you go wrong?! Jun Bo's is located in a tiny little alley next to a shoe repair shop. Sounds sketchy, maybe, but the food is oh so yummy! I haven't actually sat down to eat at the restaurant, so I can't comment on the service, portions, etc. However, I've gotten takeout many many times and usually a daily special. I really enjoy their cold ginger chicken. Yum! They give a ton of rice with the chicken and the sauce on wonbok (?) to soak up some of the sauce/oil. I've noticed that the chicken pieces can vary...sometimes it's nice and meaty , other times, I've gotten a lot of boney pieces. But the taste is always the same...delicious! Their Monday special is the cold ginger chicken and char siu. This one is a winner! Also, found out they sell the ginger sauce separately, so you could buy some and make your own. Why 4 stars? Because they only take CASH, so hit up the bank or ATM first. And sometimes the wait can be a little long if they're busy. But for the price (especially their daily specials) and the size of the portions, you can't go wrong. So next time you walk past the little alley, take a stroll to Jun Bo's and you might be pleasantly surprised!
(4)Holly B.
My good friend brought me here and the food was really good! I've been working in the downtown are for over 4 years and never knew about this restaurant! And since my friend speaks Chinese, we had wonderful food and good service. Definitely a restaurant I will frequent again when I'm in the area!
(4)Richard H.
Very difficult to find, and I wouldnt have known about this place without the help from a few friends. They are located in between Bank of Hawaii's building and the Topa Towers, next to Joe Pacific Shoe repair. Once inside, you will be impressed by the size of the restaurant, but the decor is very 1970s. The food prices are very inexpensive, and their daily specials are by far the best value in Downtown Honolulu. By the way, they haven't changed their specials for at least a year. Try their cold, ginger chicken plate for $6.75.
(4)Beth I.
I have to preface by saying I don't like Chinese food. It generally doesn't sit well with me and gives me indigestion. So... to give Jun Bo 4 stars means It's good... go eat there! Tucked away in a little alley off of Merchant street, Jun Bo is in a dungeon space. It's kinda weird and I didn't even know there was a pretty big restaurant down there. You can opt to sit down or order from the counter. I usually go that route and get one of the veggie tofu stir frys. It's not overly oily and they definitely don't use MSG. I'm allergic to MSG and I've never had a reaction here. So when I have the very very rare craving for Chinese this is the place to go. They give a lot for a good price, so don't eat there if you've got a busy afternoon at work or you're destined for a kanack attack.
(4)Ryan L.
A hole in the wall ... quite literally. It seems like a fun find that is off the beaten track. Stopped in for a quick lunch. The lunch crowd is massive so be warned. Egg flower soup was yummy, very large portion for not so much dough. Sweet and sour chicken was nicely breaded but a little thin on the sweet & sour sauce ... had to ask for more. Efficient service ... I wouldn't say friendly ... but not unfriendly either. Worth a try, for sure.
(3)Julie H.
I was visiting Joe's next door to have my heels fixed and decided to grab a bite here. I looooove eggplant so when I saw yelp's reviews I decided to get the stuffed eggplant on the noodles. YUUUMM!!! HUUUUGE PORTIONS!!! I don't usually like chinese food so I'll definitely be back!
(4)Bo-Bae K.
Boyfriend took me out to lunch when I went to visit him at work and suggested eating at Jun Bo's. I was a little skeptical when he took me into a dingy alleyway and I was probably about ready to run when he stopped in front of a lone door, but as soon as we got in, the place was PACKED. This place is almost a literal hole-in-the-wall, but CLEARLY it's one of the worst-kept secret eateries in downtown. Jun Bo's offers a Panda Express-style plate with two or three entrees, but also has a sit-down area where you can order from an extensive, but not overwhelming menu. Today Brian and I decided to sit down and ordered half a roast duck and the eggplant chicken with a side order of rice for the both of us. When the food came out, wow. The rice was in a MASSIVE bowl that we could scoop our own servings from while the eggplant chicken looked like it could feed a family of four and had a good ratio of chicken to eggplant. The roast duck came out looking crispy and slightly shiny from having been slightly caramelized and the boyfriend and I were both pretty amazed at how much meat was on it! Despite everything looking like it could feed a nation, we finished all of our food and, here's the kicker, it came out to *$17* plus tip for the both of us. If you want something quick, really filling, and really cheap, Jun Bo's is the place to go!
(5)Cindy L.
One of the very few Chinese restaurants in Downtown, and its very hidden in the alley way. Their prices (from $7 - $9 per entrée) are very affordable and reasonable for a hot Chinese dish. They also offer plate lunch during lunch time. I have came here many times and mostly satisfied with the taste and portion of the dishes. Their beef chow funn and minute chicken noodle are always good.
(3)Lia W.
Won ton mein is salty and week. The place is in a back alley and satisfies if you're in the mood for a sit down meal in downtown, but I would haul it to Chinatown and find better. Everything is way oversalted, and the to-go options are dry. However, it's really cheap and the service is good, so if you need to dine in, it's not bad.
(3)Elizabeth N.
This is my office's steady freddy when we need to order for pot luck or get togethers. Very affordable and good cooking. It's not the "bestest" chinese food out there, but again, fresh, tasty, and affordable. This is a great option for those of us who work or live around this area as we don't have to mess with parking. It's only $7.04 (tax already included) for a 3 item combo plate. My husband and I always get this to share as its plenty of food. Actually, we've gotten away with a 2 item menu for eat in because they just pile the plate up, regardless of how many items you get. So for $6 - $7 dollars, this could feed a single person for two days....depending on the size of your stomach of course. You can also split your starches and get half rice (rice, fried, brown?) and the other noodles of whatever they got cooked. I really like their sweet and sour pork and it stays crunchy in the sauce and I enjoy the dry chow fun and spicy eggplant as well as the hot and sour soup. I like how they have all the specials posted up on the walls. No way you're not gonna know about it! Pros: -Very affordable -quick service -Attentive folks -Lots of items to choose from -Everything made fresh -To go "table" so you can select and go Cons: -Cash only -Always crowded/busy during lunch so try to go earlier or later during that time -Parking not easy in this area and you'll probably end up paying more for parking then your whole bill. -Not the newest of interiors but its clean and they ladies bus the tables quick Tips: I've found that they are more generous with the portions when you eat in versus take out. You can get the 1, 2 or 3 item plate for eat in as well. That way you can get your endless pot of tea too!
(4)Nathan F.
I stopped in here a few times to try it out as I work less than a block from it. I usually just order the 3 choice to go. The food is alright, standard Chinese food that has more authenticity than panda's. Although the last visit will be my last visit. I believe it was Friday and I got the cake noodle special. I like cake noodle and finding a good place to serve it downtown was my quest. Unfortunately it's not here. I ordered the cake noodle and in less than a minute it came out....I assumed they just made a fresh batch or multiple orders happened just before I ordered so it was ready to be packed to go. I opened it up at my desk and it was colder than room temperature and had no crispy noodles at all. Their cake noodles were nicely cut into bite sized pieces which was good but I can't overlook what might have been a order that was pre-made and left to sit out and given out to a customer when it's ordered. Even if it is a special of the day and you know you will sell lots doesn't mean to prep a huge batch ahead of time and just hand it out when ordered. I'm of course assuming that. I rather walk a couple blocks more and go to Mandalay which I always enjoy and pay just a little more for.
(2)Lani T.
I work like 2 blocks from Jun Bo's and I gotta say, it's freakin AWESOME! We are not talking about gourmet Chinese here. We're talking about chinese-take-out-while-watching-your-favorite-tv-Âshow kind of Chinese. The decor is old and out of date, but you're not eating it so who cares. When you go to a place like this you go to eat some delicious food that leaves you feeling satisfied and not broke. If you like Chinese food this is a definite contender if you're ever in the Downtown area. I only say this because parking is a freakin' pain in the crack! For about $7 you get enough for 2 meals! Unless you're on Fatty status, which I frequently am, then you only have enough for 1 1/4 meals. Their Stuffed Eggplant is YUMM-O! The Honey Garlic Chicken that is sometimes on their hotline is also awesome. They have daily specials and I often order the Char Siu and Cold Ginger Chicken on Rice. And when they say rice, it's not like a "Oh here's a little rice to go with that chicken." It's more like "Here's a massive amount of rice yo!" and they throw it in your face! Maybe it's just on that one plate, but dear god... the rice... However, don't be under the impression that they skimp on anything else, CAUSE THEY DON'T! Go visit them and remember cash only!
(4)John T.
Went with my friend and we got the minute chicken over cake noodle, and salt and pepper pork chops. My friend picked both dishes, so I will say that I am not a big fan of pork chops. The cake noodle and minute chicken was PERFECT! Probably the best I've ever eaten. The pork chops were perfectly cooked but tasted a little weird. The service wasn't the best. The restaurant was packed and the waitresses weren't able to stop by to refill our water, or provide us with containers to pack our leftover food. My friend says they are always packed at the lunch hour, so you would think they would have hired more waitresses by now. Otherwise, I enjoyed my experience and will come back again.
(4)Austin B.
It's easy to miss this place because the entrance is in a narrow alley. However, this a good place to go for lunch if you're looking for reasonably priced Americanized Chinese food. Likes: They have a seating area where you can sit down and order food, and they also have a plate lunch line during lunch hours. I've tried a lot of the dishes there and I don't recall anything being really bad tasting, and they have a good number of items that taste good. They give a nice portion of food too. Dislikes: If you go to the lunch line later in the lunch hour, be prepared to have limited options. Favorites: My standard order is half steamed rice, half chow fun, with beef broccoli and either orange chicken or honey chicken. Sometimes they run out of those, and I guess the sweet and sour pork is a decent substitution. The zucchini beef dish and green bean beef dishes are good too and I get that as a third item if they have it. If you're into Americanized Chinese food, I'd recommend this place because of the generally good food and reasonable prices. It's also a short walk if you work in the downtown Honolulu area.
(4)Freida G.
i love their oyster sauce chicken on crispy noodles!!! yum! the place gets really busy during lunch but the service is fast.
(4)BAJIBU K.
If you don't know where Jun Bo is, it's a little tricky finding it. I honestly thought I was lost the first time I turned down the alley, but the flow of people confirmed that there was indeed a Chinese restaurant hidden in a narrow alley between Merchant and Queen. They are very generous with the portions here, and the prices are very reasonable. However, I try not to eat here too often because I'm almost always worthless and can barely function after eating a plate full of greasy Chinese food. My former co-worker would always get the tofu-seafood soup here, so of course I had to try it. It was delicious, but unfortunately had waaaaaaaaaaaay too much MSG. About 10 minutes after lunch, I started feeling queasy, dizzy and had a super bad case of cotton mouth (I guess I'm kind of sensitive to MSG.) I've heard their cold ginger chicken was really good, but I haven't tried it yet. The restaurant itself is pretty dark, but I guess I should be thankful, because I have a feeling if the lights were turned all the way on, you could really see how dirty the carpets, walls and furniture really are. The service isn't spectacular either, I would say that they are a smidge friendlier than Happy Days (on Waialae) but not by much. But then again, I don't think I've ever gotten friendly service at any Chinese restaurant. Overall, the food is decent, the service is pretty quick, and its conveniently located in the hub of downtown.
(3)Joe W.
Trying to find Jun Bo, I felt like I was Harry Potter at King's Cross station trying to find Platform 9 and 3/4! The location is somewhat hidden in an obscure alley way and you have to know where to look to find it. Inside, you have the option of sitting down on nice round tables or standing in the take out line. I opted for the take out line since I was a little pressed for time. The service was quick and painless. It was the standard 1 choice, 2 choices, or 3 choices deal, and I opted for the two choices with fried rice, sweet and sour pork, and eggplant. I was in and out in less then 3 minutes, and my wallet was only $6.23 lighter! The food was above average for Chinese takeout. Of course, you get what you pay for, and it's pretty difficult to beat Jun Bo's prices. The eggplant was really good. A little on the oily side, but nothing to complain about. There was definitely something funky about the sweet and sour pork, though... The flavor of the sauce was good, but the pork was kind of gamey. I don't often describe pork as gamey, but there was a distinctly strange favor. Who knows, maybe it was an off day. I'll try it again in the future. I saw a girl get a full plate of crispy gau gee, so I'm planning to try that next! Overall, a pretty solid bet for a cheap and heavy downtown lunch.
(3)Terrance Y.
Hidden in the recesses of downtown not down some dark alley although it is down a alley, wait a minute it might be a dark alley at night humm.. at least for lunch it isn't a dark alley... I walked in to a cozy restaurant that also had a fast food line, like a dummy not knowing the drill I wandered to the fast food line.. I ordered the special which was the Ginger Chicken on Rice one of my favorites I wasn't disappointed no Cook sitting down the alley plucking feathers or the chicken with the head on taste just good ginger chicken with a more than good Ginger sauce. The prices are pretty reasonable and although the picture I posted looks like a heck of a lot of rice which it was there was more than adequate Chicken in a pile on that plate and a good covering of Ginger Sauce where I would have to go skimping to save the ginger sauce for the rest of the chicken. Parking would be a challenge as you would have to find parking at a nearby parking structure. So even while I ordered at the fast food line I sat and ate my lunch in the restaurant which was nice as I felt like I'm almost hiding from everyone at work hehe... I say this is a great alley restaurant.
(3)Karyn M.
Jun Bo has the best wonton mein and crispy gau gee. I'm a fan!
(4)Brent K.
Working in downtown and too lazy to walk into the heart of China town for Chinese food? Tucked away in a little alley is this place. I have never dined in here, but always take out. The daily specials are always a good deal or if you want some variety, they have a pretty good selection of ready made dishes for you to pick from and go Panda Express style. I like the Thursday special, crispy gau gee with noodles and always ask for cake noodle. I'm a huge fan of cake noodles with the vegetables and gravy and would even eat that with rice. They give a good amount of gau gee too! Their won ton mein is also pretty tasty and since my office is close by, it's easy to run down the street on a rainy day and pick that up.
(4)Jason Y.
I wish i worked downtown, i would eat here often! Talk about hole in the wall, in a tiny ally that you wouldn't go near in the dark. if you can find this place, and you can get a seat, it's pretty good. typical chinese food, good, greasy, salty, plenty and cheap! what's not to like? There is also a takeout counter if it's busy or your on the run. but all the food is in the $6 to $8 range and it's a good family style portions to eat. not sure what if any is their specialty, but we had the hot and sour soup, salt and pepper shrimp, chow fun, oyster chicken and cake noodles, stuffed eggplant in black bean sauce and beef broccoli. i liked all of it, nothing super special, but just tasty chinese food.
(4)Braddah Bryan F.
Not bad Chinese food... Alot of msg in fried rice though
(4)Kelly L.
Good cheap hole in the wall chinese food!!! This place is really hard to find, if you haven't been there before. Walk down Bishop Street towards Nimitz, cross over Merchant Street, go right and walk down Merchant Street not even a block or so, you will find this back alley and it is on the left hand side. Everything here is good. My absolute favorite is the Sizzling Beef Platter. If you like onions and beef this is definitely a must have. They bring out a hot plate and dump the beef with the sauce and onions over the platter and it sizzles on your table. Make sure to be careful and let it sit for a bit because it can be hot! They also have Chicken and Shrimp Sizzling platters, but I have only had Beef and Chicken and the Beef was my favorite. We also had the Shrimp Fried Rice with Garlic very tasty and also the House Special Noodles which was very good. For 3 ppl including tip came to around 29 dollars, cant beat that for 3 people. Plan to come early because it fills up fast. We were there around 11:30am and were back to work by 12:30pm very fast and friendly servers! Also a very cold A/C!!!
(4)Jessica R.
Maybe I was just hungry or simply craving some Chinese food but this place hit the spot! I'm gonna go out on a limb here and say this might be the best orange chicken I've had...EVER! I decided to hefer out and got 3 choices for $6.95 takeout. I was pleased that I was able to half/half on the starch (go chow mein and fried rice), for my entrees picked 1) Orange Chicken 2) Sweet & Sour Pork 3) Eggplant with Chicken. All choices were bomb! The plate was sooo heavy walking back to my office. I probably only finished half of it for lunch. Definitely worth my $7. Jun Bo is a quaint hole-in-the-wall joint that's located in an alley that I wouldn't venture into at night. The lines might be long, but it moves fast like any fast food Chinese food counter. Dining in is also an option that's served family style.
(5)Jocelyn L.
It's a great, yummy, hole-in-the wall lunchspot. Totally hidden. - Hot plate beef and curry chicken is YUMMY - Beef Chow Funn- MmMMMMm And cheap! You can't spend more than $7 a person- and this is Hawaii (where everything is expensive!). Be Warned: If you're going to eat there...be prepared to smell like the food when you walk out. everyone will know you ate there...
(4)Haupia F.
Just went to get the Young Chow Fried Rice from here, which is in the block across the street from where I work. For $6.91 (tax is included) you get this huge mound of fried rice. Nice clean shrimp, cut up char siu, peas, carrots, eggs, green onions, and just the right amount of flavor/seasoning. Not too oily. The rice is not clumpy or too dry. It's my favorite dish to get from here. I've tried the other dishes too, and they're good, but when it comes to fried rice, this is the only place I want to go to. I could only eat 1/4 of my plate. I will have to save the rest for dinner, breakfast and lunch, that's how huge the plate is.
(5)Scott H.
Probably my favorite fast food chinese joint. Luckily my wife loves this place, too (she usually prefers mainland chinese - aka Panda express). we came here today and had the oyster sauce chicken and cake noodles. So ono, and the take out plates (if you get the specials) are big enough for two! Check out the pics.
(4)Sean V.
This place is my little heaven. The bistro food is so-so however, the food off the menu is clean, simple, flavorful and delicious. My favorite is the stuffed eggplant. A huge portion that takes me two days to eat for lunches. This is the place to go for chinese food for lunch in downtown, bar none.
(4)Chris O.
Jun Bo is literally on back alley off of Queen St., and is one of two Chinese eateries in downtown (the other being Mandalay). Jun Bo's seating area is that of any chinese restaurant and is good for medium sized parties of 4-6 people. They have daily specials (posted on the walls) which are great deals, my personal favorite is the stuffed eggplant. Prices are cheap, portions are generous, and they do take out.
(3)Michael Y.
First off, let me say that my brother is the owner of this restaurant and having said that, i will try to keep this review impartial and unbiased. I did the interior decor with the bamboo weaved walls and the green color scheme, therefore i give it 5 stars...j/k. The food is edible and decent like you would find at any panda express chain or fast food chinese restaurant, nothing special there. its nothing horrible such that i have to force myself to eat any of the dishes. the nice thing is the food is fresh and cooked daily. the dishes in the express line are prepared as needed meaning they only fill it when its low so you dont have to worry about the food being warmed for hours. I think the location is convenient for downtown workers but secluded and hidden for a typical passerby.
(3)Doris D.
Price is totally right for Chinese food on the go. The place is really tucked away but a total jem.
(5)Nanette M.
one of my favorite downtime lunch places! I love their char siu! Great food at great prices (cheap)!
(4)Sommer H.
Get the Oyster Sauce Chicken on Cake Noodles- very good. Chicken is cooked perfectly and the sauce is added at the end so the chicken isn't soggy. Everything that comes out of the kitchen looks yummy. I'm gonna get the plate of choy sum with oyster sauce next time. The Beef and Asparagus was good- a little less rice and more beef and Asparagus would be good- seemed to be similar sauce to oyster sauce chicken but with beef! Water is a little gross- ask for plenty of ice.
(4)Anne B.
I love Jun Bo. It's such a dive but the food is soooo good. Really big portions but all made with love. You'll like this place if you're really into inexpensive Chinese food.
(4)Paul H.
Good standard chinese food close to the heart of the Hon business district. Love the take out counter, two choices for around $6. Always get the chix & egg plant, but they run out so it's not always available.
(4)Mark G.
Jun Bo is hidden down a tiny alley between Merchant and Queen street. The alley is small but the restaurant is fairly large. Jun Bo offers both sit-down dining as well as cafeteria style take out. The pluses of Jun Bo are that it is an inexpensive Chinese restaurant that is conveniently located to downtown businesses. The service is quick and they offer daily specials. The downside is that the food is just above average. I suggest ordering off the menu. The cafeteria bar doesn't look that good to me. I'd rather go to Mandalay if I wanted this kind of take out. However ordering from the menu is reasonably quick and the food hasn't been sitting around for who knows how long. The bottom line on this place is that if you want a quick inexpensive place to have a sit-down lunch that is conveniently located to downtown then this is the place. If you want really good Chinese food you'll have to walk a few more blocks.
(2)Iger P.
my office orders take out every so many months from jun bo. i love their chinese chicken salad. i can eat it without that heavy dressing it comes with. love their lemon chicken and cake noodles too.
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