With Kaka'ako Kitchen nicely settled in at its new location at Ward Centre, having moved in mid-March from its previous home on Waimanu Street, it seemed like a good time to check in. We found that, as before, the foods are fresh and made to order, the staffers are friendly and helpful, and the prices affordable. And both times we visited, business was quite brisk.
Breakfasts are busy during the weekends, as are lunches throughout the week.
This is the downscale eatery owned and operated by Russell Siu and Lisa Siu, owners also of 3660 On The Rise. Kaka'ako Kitchen is a scaled-down, casual eating experience. After ordering, you are given a number to be displayed on your table so your food can be brought to you. Everything brought out to your table is on, or in, styrofoam containers. That'd be appropriate for take-out orders, but for eating at the restaurant itself, it feels like the wrong choice.