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Canton Seafood Restaurant Dinner Review (Honolulu, HI).

8/7/2017

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Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (signage and fresh lobster).

We’ve passed by this restaurant numerous times for many years now and didn’t really give it a second thought.  From the exterior, it appears quite plain.  Advertisements covering their windows showed exceptionally low prices for Chicken and Lobster.  We were a bit hesitant as it’s situated right next to a gentlemen’s club... but am glad we finally gave the restaurant a try.

Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (restaurant interior).
The inside is actually quite airy and spacious with transom windows on both sides.
Though their parking lot is quite small (I counted about ~9 stalls), so plan to arrive early.
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The restaurant seemed a bit understaffed (2 servers for the entire place which seats about ~ 120 people), 
but they were very nice and friendly.  They made sure to check on us several times even as the dinner crowds started to fill the restaurant.  

The menu looked really good so it was hard to decide what to order.  

We were about to order the Salt & Pepper Shrimp, but our server kindly pointed out we had ordered the Lobster in that style already.  Which was a good thing because we had ordered too much food at this point-- which was apparent when we asked him if this was enough food-- He shockingly responded “you can finish all of this?” 

We started the meal off with the Wor Won Ton Soup- $9.99​
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Wor Won Ton Soup).
It has a chicken-base broth that was delicately light with about 7 pieces of Won Ton (made with pork & shrimp).  Beside the Won Tons, the bowl was filled with strips of thin pork, generous Won Bok (chinese cabbage), bamboo shoots, water chestnuts, broccoli, shrimp, char siu, and a little bit of carrots.

For $10, it was quite filling and a nice starter to the meal.


Next arrived the Sizzling Tenderloin with Black Pepper- $14.99
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Sizzling pepper beef tenderloin platter on hot plate).
The beef came bubbling in the sauce on a hot plate.  Super soft meat, quite tasty with garlic, with a little bit of red pepper (though it was not spicy at all).  If we had to find a flaw, we would have preferred it to be loaded with more onions, as it would have further enhanced the flavors. 


The star attraction that brought us here was the
Lobster Special ($14.99 with purchase of one regular entree).
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Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Oahu), Dine-in fresh and affordable lobster.
The lobster is only $14.99 as a Dine-In Special with purchase of an entree. We ordered several entrees so we were able to get 2 lobsters.
We ordered the Lobster in 2 ways: Ginger & Onion (with a gravy), as well as Salt & Pepper (with plentiful of garlic and green onions; dry stir-fried).  There was no shell cracker, but it was not necessary as the chef pre-cracks the lobsters so it was very easy to eat.  It was messy to devour (but oh so delicious) and could have benefited from a finger bowl or wet wipes.  The meat was sweet, extremely soft and juicy.  You could really tell how fresh it was (believe me, I’ve cooked my share of frozen lobster and this was no frozen lobster).  ​

Next, my fiance wanted to try the Foo Kin Fried Rice- $12.99.
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu, Hawaii (Fookin Fujian Fried Rice).

There’s no description on the menu, but their version includes
​ Shiitake Mushrooms, Choy Sum stems, Eggs, Shrimp, diced Chicken, tiny Scallops, and a gravy.


It tastes similar to Yang Chow Fried Rice but with a thicker gravy on top
(which reminds us of the sauce for cake noodles).


It’s so “fook-ing” good (sorry, couldn’t help myself).  *wink wink*  

One of our favorite dishes to order when we go out is Mabo Tofu-$9.99.
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Mabo Tofu).
The tofu was soft, while the sauce was just right and not overpowering.  You do need a starch to soak it up and even though our fried rice already had a gravy, the combination of fried rice and Mabo Tofu was delicious.  

We ended the meal with a refreshing Almond Tofu float- $1.75.
(The other dessert choice was a hot Red Bean Soup). 
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Almond float dessert).
Overall, we found Canton Seafood Restaurant to be a hidden gem among the Chinese restaurants on Oahu.  We often think that you need to venture into Chinatown to find authentic Chinese cooking, but Hawaii has such a diverse and rich culture that you will find authentic dishes all over the island.

 The food was very flavorful without the seasoning being overly salty like  other restaurants.  We are already thinking about when we will return to try their other dishes. 


One of the biggest surprises for us was their reasonable prices
and the variety of dishes available
.  




Set & Catering Menus


If you are looking to hold an event or gathering, they have Set Menus for groups of 4-6 from $59.95-79.95.

For groups of 10, their 9-10 course meals range from $198 to $398.  It is definitely worth a visit if you are in the area.  Maybe we need to throw a party now so we have an excuse to order catering from here too!

Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Groups of 4 and 6 set menu).
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Groups of 10 banquet dinner set menu).
Canton Seafood Restaurant Honolulu Hawaii (Catering Menus).
*Click Menu images for full-size view.*


​Canton Chinese Seafood Restaurant

​923 Keeaumoku Street
Honolulu, Hawaii 96814

808.955.3388
​
  • 10a-10p Daily
  • ​Free Parking (adjacent lot)
  • Lunch & Late Night Specials
  • Set Menus for groups of 4,6, and 10.
  • Order Online for Take-out or Dine-In (Menu)
    • ​[Note]: The $14.99 Lobster Special only applies for Dine-in  only. 
  • Online Reservations
  • Restaurant can accomodate up to ~ 120 guests
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Have you tried out Canton Seafood Restaurant and what did you think about it?

Feel free to name your favorite dishes below! 


Other Oahu Chinese restaurant recommendations (my reviews) : ​
  • Kirin Chinese Restaurant - for a more upscale Chinese experience. 
  • Legends Seafood Restaurant (Chinatown)- for a more lively family-style ambiance. 
​​

1 Comment
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8/26/2019 05:32:41 am

Honestly, I have never been to Hawaii nor heard about this restaurant. But looking at its interior gave me the feeling that a dinner inside Canton Seafood Restaurant might be worth the try. You were honest with your reviews as you were able to enjoy the experience there! Well that’s a good thing because the price of the food and different recipes they are selling are quite high; customers deserve to meet the satisfaction that they want! Because of this, I want to go to Canton Seafood Restaurant too!

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