+1 808-973-0168
Nestled in the heart of Honolulu at 1960 Kapiolani Blvd, Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant offers an authentic dive into Cantonese-style Chinese cuisine with an impressive focus on fresh and live seafood. This beloved eatery draws in locals and visitors alike with its vibrant menu and warm, inviting atmosphere that feels comfortably classic yet bustling with energy.
The culinary experience here is a celebration of textures and bold flavors. Not to be missed is their signature Salt and Pepper Lobster, a dish that has won enthusiastic praise for its perfectly crispy shell and tender, juicy meat seasoned with just the right amount of heat and aromatics. The live Maine lobster drenched in a fragrant garlic sauce is another showstopper, delivering rich, buttery notes that linger delightfully on the palate. For those craving sizzling sensations, choices like Sizzling King Prawns with Satay Sauce and Sizzling Beef Tenderloin with Black Pepper Sauce sizzle right onto your table, offering a dance of savory, spicy, and umami-packed flavors with every bite.
Aside from seafood, Fook Yuen excels with classic Chinese staples prepared with authentic techniques and fresh ingredients. The Walnut Shrimp strikes a beautiful balance of creamy sweetness and crunch, while the Scallop and Egg Drop Soup soothes with its silky broth and delicate seafood essence. Meat lovers will appreciate the tender Sizzling Tenderloin Beef with Oyster Sauce or the succulent Half Chicken with Ginger, each dish showcasing meticulous seasoning and care.
The restaurant also caters wonderfully to vegetable enthusiasts with dishes like Stir Fried Spinach with Garlic and Braised Black Mushroom with Vegetables, which add a fresh, light contrast to the richer offerings on the menu. Whether you are enjoying a hearty Lamb Hot Pot or savoring crispy Pork Egg Rolls, every dish at Fook Yuen is crafted to harmonize bold traditional flavors with impeccable freshness.
Customer reviews consistently highlight the quality and satisfaction found here. Jennifer Lincoln fondly recalls childhood Cantonese flavors in the soft noodles with beef broccoli, praising the salt and pepper lobster as particularly delicious. Other diners, like 오일오일 and Pan Lucas, rave about the freshness and size of the lobsters and the consistently friendly service that rounds out a memorable dining experience. David Takeuchi’s enthusiasm for the live seafood and hot and sour soup further underscores the restaurant's commitment to freshness and authenticity.
Dining at Fook Yuen Seafood Restaurant is more than just a meal; it’s a flavorful journey into the heart of Chinese seafood classics, brought to life with quality ingredients and skillful preparation. The lively ambiance, attentive staff, and generous portions at reasonable prices make it an ideal spot for those seeking genuine Cantonese flavors in Honolulu. Whether you’re celebrating a special occasion or simply craving an aromatic and hearty seafood feast, Fook Yuen promises a satisfying and memorable experience that keeps guests coming back time and again.
Reservations can be made by calling +1 808-973-0168, and the team is ready to welcome you into a vibrant, flavorful world where every dish tells a story of tradition and taste.
My favorite Chinese restaurant. Their salt and pepper lobster for $23.99 is delicious. Their soft noodles with beef broccoli reminds me of my childhood eating at really good Cantonese style restaurants (which, to me, is hard to find). Highly suggest!!!
They should be rated more than just 4. Food amazing!!!! Lobsters are the best!!!!! Forgot to take photos after we got lobsters.
The capital pork and tofu dishes were good. The pig intestines were tasty, but you got to get past the smell. The lobster was on special, but was a bit disappointing. It was small and dry. There was no sauce to it. I would probably not get the lobster next time.
Great food, lobster is especially good and staff is also friendly. All the food was tasty and portion sizes were pretty good for the price.
Awesome live seafood. Lobster is a great deal it was a good sized lobster. Amazing, especially for the price. Cooked perfectly. Live crab also delicious though much more expensive was $30 a pound. I recommend the Peppery Salt option for all seafood. Hot and sour soup was also excellent. Lots of ordering options with all the regular Chinese dishes. Fresh ingredients. We have tried 3 Chinese seafood restaurants locally this past week, Fook Yuen was the absolute best of them all. Attentive staff and excellent service. You will be glad that you tried this restaurant.
A friend took us to Fook Yuen first day when we arrived at Honolulu. It is not located at the tourist hotel spot but only a few minutes driving from Waikiki. It is authentic Cantonese food. It's chicken is the best of the several Chinese restaurants we visit. So we went there again just for it's chicken couple days later. I would recommend roasted duck and beef fried rice. It is still very busy after 9pm on week day evening. If you are looking for the traditional Cantonese food but don't want to visit those located at the tourist location, this is the one referred by local Chinese.