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Located in the heart of Honolulu on Liliha Street, Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant offers an authentic taste of traditional Chinese and seafood cuisine that's beloved by locals and visitors alike. This classic eatery stands out with its extensive menu featuring a diverse range of flavorful dishes—from the enticingly tender Chicken Feet and crisp Minute Chicken Chow Mein to the expertly prepared Spare Ribs and delicate Steamed Fish Fillet. For dim sum enthusiasts, there's an impressive assortment including Shu Mai, Shrimp and Chives Dumplings, Char Siu Bao, and the always-popular Bamboo Roll, all thoughtfully presented with both Chinese and English descriptions, accompanied by tempting photos.
Stepping inside Nice Day, you’ll immediately sense the comfortable, no-nonsense dining atmosphere. The space is bustling yet unpretentious, with a devoted team—mostly older Chinese ladies—running the operation with efficiency and directness. While their demeanor may be straightforward rather than overly warm, this only adds to the authentic charm, reflecting the restaurant's deep-rooted heritage in the community. Diners are encouraged to speak up when ordering, especially for dim sum selections, where the traditional cart service allows you to visually choose the freshest offerings as they pass by.
The menu goes beyond the classics with hearty favorites like Mongolian Beef and the fragrant Huk Gin Style Fried Rice, blending rich sauces and crisp textures that awaken your palate. Be sure to try the Salt & Pepper Pork Chops and the Crispy Chicken—both packed with bold seasoning and perfectly balanced flavors. Soups carry an exquisite depth, with standout options such as Bird Nest Soup, Scallop Soup, and Cream Style Seafood Tofu Soup, ideal for warming both body and soul. Each dish arrives with generous portions, satisfying even the heartiest appetites.
What truly makes Nice Day a culinary treasure is its dedication to preserving time-honored recipes while serving fresh, high-quality ingredients. Whether you visit for an indulgent dim sum brunch or a casual dinner of crispy chicken and beef chow fun, the restaurant’s satisfying, flavorful dishes combined with its lively community vibe create a dining experience that feels both genuine and memorable.
Patrons often praise the attentive service and swift preparation, noting the popular takeout option that keeps locals coming back for more. If you’re new to dim sum, the illustrated menu and the ability to point directly to desired items make ordering straightforward and enjoyable. With a 10% discount offered on cash payments, Nice Day also ensures great value without compromising quality.
For those craving a quintessential Chinese seafood and dim sum experience in Honolulu, Nice Day Chinese Seafood Restaurant is an inviting destination where tradition meets bold, comforting flavors—offering a true taste of community in every bite.
A classic chinese restaurant. I've only had dim sum here. There is a 10% discount on cash orders. Lots of older chinese ladies running the restaurant. Theyre not overly friendly but theyre not mean either-just direct. If you need something you have to speak up. The menu is in chinese and english. The dim sum menu also has pictures and you can point to items off the dim sum cart. I had to wait to order, wait to pay and then wait to get my food because it was so steady! Love their shrimp w/ chives! Price is comparable to other dim sum places. Parking lot is tight. I always pay cash.
Came with my friend for dim sum takeout at lunch, it seemed to be quite popular for dining with the local community, particularly kupuna. Takeout was also popular, and most know the routine so that the line goes quickly: Check out the menu with photos while you stand in line, and you can see what’s fresh out of the kitchen by glancing to the side where they keep the takeout orders. Pay for your order and wait at the side for your number to be called. The wait is worth it and despite the difficulty in getting parking during the busy lunch hour, it’s worth it. I’ll have to go again for the dining experience.
Hadn't visited since shelter-in-place took effect and decided to stop in on Memorial Day just to see if we could pick up dim sum without phoning ahead... YES! Even if it was after the lunch hour at around 2 p.m., most of our cravings were satisfied with our requested items available, with just a few of the fried things like taro and garlic eggplant that weren't. The workers are usually swift with their speaking and moving around, as we have learned you have to flag and stop them whenever you get the chance, but this time the woman helping us was really attentive and suggested a lot of items... i think because they wanted to sell as many things as they could: noodles, hot dishes, roast duck... The sign outside said takeout and no cash, but when we paid and were ready to charge the bill, they asked if we wanted to pay cash and offered the discount (they used to offer in the past). They seemed well organized and had the waiting chairs in the dining area spaced out for customer safety. Glad we were able to enjoy and support them at the same time.
I go here for dim sum. To ight I went for Chinese food. Had the crispy chicken and Emien. Both were delicious. Generous portions. Fast and friendly service. Go check them out.
Good dim sum at reasonable prices. Attentive staff rotate to bring carts and refill water. You can also ask order your dim sum when you sit down so that you don't have to wait for the carts to come around. You can have a wonderful and reasonable dim sum meal if you don't order specialty items. If you order roast duck, the price goes up, but that is the case everywhere. There's also a take out window for fast items or take out dim sum by going inside and placing your order.
No frills local Chinese restaurant that serves Cantonese food. Went there for dimsum, had all the basics like black bean spareribs, hau gow, siu mei, (only) beef cheung fun, tripe, chicken feet, etc. Coming from the Bay Area, it reminds me of the bygone days of Tin's Teahouse. Prices were decent for Hawaii and food was good. Spent $40 for 2 with plenty of leftovers, but could have been less if I paid in cash (10% discount)