They have plenty of options and the menu looked good. The signs were very enticing and yet when we started dining we were utterly disappointed about one after the other.1. The server wore heavy perfume that it lingered after she walked away, we should've left by then.2. The tables were so small and the plants were not properly taken cared for especially if youre sitting directly under it.3. Vegan coffee, whatever kind of 'milk' they put in was very chunky.4. Papaya salad, sweeter than norm and we had to mix it ourselves in the small plate that it was served on.5. The house special was a piece of boneless skinless chicken thigh served with veggies that was not fresh. I.E. the dried up cucumber on the photos.6. The eggplant curry lacked flavor, boiled and smothered with the curry sauce along with some dried up carrots.I believe fresh should be taken off from the signs. Spent over $80 for 2 people. The place is a lackluster. I dont know if we just came on an off day nonetheless we will NEVER recommend this place to anyone.
This place pushes very hard on a “clean cusine” marketing angle for their food. They do offer lots of vegetarian and vegan options which are not readily available in other places. However the promise of “your mind being blown” by the vegan house special etc falls a bit short - I tried the special with tofu myself. There are some nice flavors but definitely not mind blowingly good. The iced coffee is definitely worth a try though.Another random note - when I visited (early dinner) the music was of the obnoxious smooth jazz variety and a bit too upfront in the “outdoor dining” area. It did change for the better as the evening progressed.
My favorite food on the island hands down. Great food (baguettes are my favorite), prepared by happy people with good energy. Great vibe for dining in and also competent with phone orders (rare combo).Food is generally pretty rich, which should be taken into account. I don’t go here when I need more plain/subtle flavors.
I really love this place, the food is so delicious and fresh and the people who work here are really great and accommodating. I get out of class right before they close for a few hours before dinner, but they always squeeze in my favorite tofu summer rolls! They have vegan options, but also plenty for someone who wants a heartier meal. The outdoor dining is shady and the perfect spot to nibble on some spring rolls, cool off with cold tea and enjoy a healthy light lunch w friends. My only complaint is I can never remember the name correctly when I recommend it to ppl ?
The Ripples of Smiles has easily become one of my favorite spots on Oahu. They specialize in “healthy” portions and also have a great vegan menu. Parking in the area is kinda limited, but well worth the trip for the quality of food. I’d definitely recommend this for a first date spot. The outside portion has nice fairy lighting as well (feels very intimate).
What a great find outside the hustle & bustle of Honolulu. Loved that the had a whole vegan menu! Food was very good. Consider making a reservation - it's a small seating area. Charming little spot, wish I had gone back again!
What a great find outside the hustle & bustle of Honolulu. Loved that the had a whole vegan menu! Food was very good. Consider making a reservation - it's a small seating area. Charming little spot, wish I had gone back again!
4+ if not 5 stars. Excellent service, nice outdoor seating area but along a busy and noisy street. Very fresh, tasty food with good flavors. The portions are just right. Had eggplant and mushrooms with lemongrass vermicceli and mushrooms. I recommend and will be back.
Everything was delish! We got the house special with tofu, the fried spring rolls, and the fried banana. Cannot wait to come back. Everything was so fresh. You can tell the Chef truly cares about the freshness and quality /presentation of his dishes.
Food was decent and I love their philosophy of eating healthy however we got destroyed by mosquitos eating here.