Adela’s Country Eatery

Adela’s Country Eatery is legit! Their homemade noodles are amazing — super fresh and chewy. We got several dishes to try and everything was so good. Portions are huge and definitely worth the price. The staff was super nice too. If you’re in the area, definitely check them out! I recommend calling ahead to place your order because parking can be a bit tricky. We’ve ordered from them a few times now and they never disappoint when it comes to flavor. I even bought a bunch of noodles to give to my family because it’s just that good. No surprise they’ve won awards over the years — they totally deserve it!

If you're just visiting Oahu, Adela's Country Eatery is the type of place that will make you want to stay forever. Yes - it is just THAT good. If you're wondering whether it's worth the drive, or the wait, or the awkwardness of calling ahead (which I recommend) - I'm here to help: it is 100% worth it. Go, meet Adela (she's real sweet!), and have an amazing meal. My family had a veritable feast with the Taro Noodles w/ Shrimp & Coconut Cream Special, Ulu Noodles w/ Garlic & Portobello Mushrooms, Ube Noodles w/ Braised Short Rib, the Lechon Mulunggay, and 4 cheesecakes (2 Ube, 2 Guava). We all shared family style and let me tell you, this was a dangerous meal - almost got stabbed with a fork many times trying to get more bites of my favorites! My favorites being the Taro/Shrimp/Coconut Cream and Ulu/Garlic/Portobello but I don't know if you can really go wrong here. Enjoy!

We went twice to Adela's Country Eatery on the same day. First we came for the Ube Cheesecake and the Macadamia Crusted Cheesecake. Absolutely delicious. The Ube Cheesecake was our favorite, and definitely a must try! We came back in the evening for the number 3 (Lechon with Garlic), but we switched out the Ube Noodles for Avocado noodles. We shared the noodles with the two of us, it is a lot of food! I would definitely recommend this place. Make sure to order the food beforehand by phone, they will tell you in how much time your food will be ready.

I had such a fantastic experience at Adela’s Country Eatery and highly recommend it! I ordered the taro noodles with garlic butter sauce — perfectly al dente with a spectacularly savory flavor. The macadamia-crusted fish with mango sauce had a lovely crunch paired with a rich, creamy sauce. The lechon was beautifully done — crispy on the outside and melt-in-your-mouth tender inside. I ended the meal with the ube cheesecake, which was a decadent, sweet finish. But the real highlight? Millie’s warm and friendly service — she’s an absolute angel and made the whole experience even more memorable!

Love that it is a local establishment serving made to order dishes. It comes through in the taste of the meal. I ordered the Garlic Ulu noodles with Portobello Mushrooms. Such fantastic umami flavor! I am accustomed to my noodles being a bit more sauced than this but I’ve also never had ulu noodles before so this could be common. Either way flavor was excellent, portion was big and the pick up process was simple and fast.

Absolutely best meal I had on Oahu!!! And we ate at alot places over the course of 10 days! Unc Richard and Aunty Millie doing things right! OmG no words to describe how ono the food was! If you haven't tried it, it is a must!!! As you can tell from my pics, everyone started eating as soon as the boxes opened!

Some of the best food I've had anywhere! I've eaten here 4 times now and each meal has been delicious. I particularly like the lechon dishes (malunggay and fried rice both great) and ube pasta with coconut cream and shrimp, fish, or mixed seafood. Portion sizes are huge. Definitely call ahead since wait times can be long, and ask for recommendations. Desserts are also yummy.

I'm sure my review will get flooded in all of yhe others. But. This. Is. Worth. Every. Penny. From large portion sizes to aloha in the store, this is amazing. I got teriyaki glazed ribs with rice, instead of the obvious pasta choice. And I wish I got BOTH. Everything was amazing, and they will be seeing me for cheesecake & noodles 💫

WOW! The food was AMAZING!!! On top of the food being magnificent, the customer service was next level. Millie was incredible in taking our order and guiding us through the process!

Everything was absolutely perfect from the impeccable service to the delicious unique food options. Auntie Millie was so welcoming, kind and helpful. I hope she gets everything she wants in life and more :) The ube alfredo pasta & ube cheesecake was 10/10. I would stop by the next time I'm in Kaneohe :)

The food is so good and she has many types of noodles. The dishes are super yummy. Everyone has to go there. They are super friendly and great to talk with her. Love this place

Hidden Gem with Phenomenal Food! This hole-in-the-wall restaurant is hands down my favorite spot to eat. The food is nothing short of phenomenal--so unique, packed with flavor, and unlike anything else I've tried. My go-to is their taro pasta with shrimp, luau leaves, mushrooms, and a rich coconut cream sauce. It's one of their most popular dishes for a reason. If I could eat here every day, I absolutely would! The staff is incredibly friendly and sweet, which adds to the charm of this place. That said, it's always busy, so I recommend placing a phone order at least 45 minutes to an hour in advance. Seating is very limited, so I usually opt for takeout, which works perfectly. If you're looking for a spot with unforgettable dishes and a cozy, authentic vibe, this is it. Just plan ahead--you'll thank yourself later! Btw do not skip the ube cheesecake. It's amazing!!

For a Thursday, parking wasn't bad I went for the #1 choice Garlic Portobellos mushrooms with Ulu noodles. The price is a bit steep but I hear it's worth it so I went for it. I also ordered a Cheesecake with Brownie bottom which sweet Millie at the front suggested if you like Chocolate. I also bought a container of the dry noddles but got the last and only avocado available. I came around 12:30pm and they already ran out of the dry noodles but we're in the process of making more. I rarely come to Kaneohe, so since I was in the area, I had to swing by. Hopefully, next time I'll get the highly rated Ube Cheesecake. Downside besides the prices, I wonder if they would try to make any Gluten Free options if possible for those who have a gluten intolerance.

When I tell you the malunggay noodles with pork belly changed my life, I'm not exaggerating. I have dreams about these noodles. I have been to Adela's twice in my life, and I'm not sure I knew joy before I knew these noodles. Thank you for everything, the prompt and kind service, the amazing product, and the experience of being at one of America's top eateries. Can't wait for my next trip to Oahu!

So good! The best fresh noodles around.... Definitely recommend preordering as you can wait between 30-60 minutes for them to custom cook your order but it's worth it. Had the garlic ube pasta with mushrooms which was so full flavored and delicious. Then had the avocado pasta with seafood in coconut cream. The pasta so complimented the richness of the cream sauce. Always so welcoming service. Love this small take out spot!!

TLDR: This was Yelp's #1 restaurant in Oahu for 2024! Food was exceptional and I doubt you can go wrong with any of their top combos. I got their popular crispy pork lechon on malunggay pasta and would highly recommend it. The pork lechon here is SO well done and it's a huge portion of protein as well as pasta. One plate could easily feed 2-4 people. Given the amount of oil, this is definitely a heavier meal but so worth it. ------ FOOD: You choose the type of pasta you want, then the type of protein and a sauce. The pasta isn't too hard of choice in my opinion: I honestly couldn't really taste the pasta itself since the garlic butter on my plate overpowered any taste the malunggay might have had. I assume this is likely the case for most of the pastas. The sauce is a bigger choice -- I think some sauces definitely go better with certain proteins than other sauces would so take some time to think about this one. If you can't choose, just go with one of the 4 popular combos. The protein is the final choice and I think this comes down to personal preference and what goes well with the sauce. I'd highly recommend the lechon which was crispy to perfection and so addicting. It's definitely very rich, so if you're trying to be healthier there are many other proteins to choose from. I heard great things about their Ube cheesecake as well but I was so stuffed that I couldn't bring myself to order dessert too. ------ SERVICE: * Like everyone says, order ahead over the phone 30 - 45 minutes in advance. They'll tell you that the food takes about that might time to be ready, but they won't call you when your food is actually ready so you'll just have to show up and wait or get your food immediately * I have to say that Auntie Millie is even sweeter than I ever could have imagined after reading all these reviews. She was so patient as I asked her questions over the phone, and I realized when I showed up that you can actually hear every call she takes over the loud speaker throughout the shop * Love that this is a women-owned shop ------ ENVIRONMENT / AMBIANCE: * Take-out only but there's a small parking lot outside where you can sit in your car and eat * Small interior inside the store so on a busy day the line will likely go out the door

Super friendly service The cashier is so sweet. She is thoughtful and gave recommendations of where to go while we wait for the food and where to go eat and picnic at. She pulled out a map and common sight seeing spots LOL they call your cell phone number when it's ready. Can be 15-30 mins etc Loved all the dishes including the lechon and the coconut cream ones etc Very large portions I recommend trying different combination of noodles and meats and sauce etc and then share family style I can't exactly taste the taro or avocado or sweet potato in the noodles but flavor wise for the proteins and creams it's pretty delicious Take out only. Fast casual. No dine in The cheese cake was decadent

Wow! Double wow! I never thought that pasta could be made from avocado, but here it is, and it is fantabulous! Sooooo yummy - I cannot wait to try their other entrees. (Edit: Returned the next day to get more of the avocado garlic noodles AND the Ube Lechon Stirfry! Huge serving of deliciousness. Bet way to eat is to get noodles, an onion, piece of fresh tomato and finally a piece of juicy Lechon dipped in the vinaigrette sauce all in one bite! Altogether they bring out the flavor of the Lechon. This is a perfect melding of flavors!) For those uninitiated, since each pasta dish is freshly-made, expect wait times to exceed 90 minutes depending on how busy they are (strike that, they are always busy!). Since there is no place to eat here on-site, I recommend placing a pre-order in advance, then drive in to pick-up the order. It is well worth the 30-minute drive from Waikiki. Highly recommended!!

When on the windward side of Oahu, do not skip out on this well known eatery but before you do, call in your order 30 min in advance. This is not a dine in restaurant so if you're planning to eat right away, there is beaches nearby where you can park or sit at their picnic tables. The sweet owner taking our order gave us the suggestion to drive about 5 min away to He'eia State Park where they have tables thar overlook the ocean and we did just that! The Hawaiian style pasta was the first time we've had anything like it. They make fresh hand crafted pasta using produce from their local environment to be more sustainable by decreasing the need for imported goods. Not only does that reduce carbon emissions but it also supports their local farmers. Knowing that there is a meaningful cause behind their amazing food is the reason why I love supporting businesses like this. We decided on the Lechon Malunggay (Moringa) noodle plate and the Braised Short Ribs. The flavors of both dishes were so good! The noodles were a vibrant green and rich with superfood nutrients from the Moringa plant. It was paired with the crispy pork belly, tomatoes, onions, and special vinaigrette dressing which made a perfect blend of umami-ness. Then the braised short ribs were super tender and also very flavorful. I wish I could have sampled the other popular dishes too. The portions are enough for 2 people which makes the price point worth every oenny. This will definitely be top of my list every time we are back in Oahu!

I don't find myself over in Kaneohe very often - I especially don't find myself over there very often with advanced notice, so it's always a treat when I get to grab lunch from Adela's Country Eatery. Advanced notice is highly necessary because you can always expect to wait approximately 45min- 1 hour for your food to be ready. Usually when I'm hungry, I'm HUNGRY! and I need to eat NOW! In those situations, don't bother with Adela's. Be sure to call in your order an hour ahead of time, and you may have to call several times to get through as well. Patience is a virtue, or so they say. Because I don't go often, I usually end up getting the same things. My go-to is the Lechon Malunggay which is a drier type of pasta (as opposed to a wet saucy pasta), but definitely well flavored, with some of the best lechon (crispy fatty pork - think Chinese roast pork, but Filipino) on top. It's GOOD! This last visit, I wasn't feeling like fried food, so I tried the Taro Special which is taro pasta with shrimp, luau leaves, mushroom, and a coconut cream sauce. Ohhh this was so good too. You really can't go wrong. So remember how I said that it's pricy? It is...one plate of either of those will come up to be close to $30 after tax. I usually try to aim for under $15, if not $10 for lunch. HOWEVER the portions are HUGE! I can usually stretch it out (without even trying) to 3-4 meals. If I'm going with my boyfriend, we usually get one plate and share (and we'll both stuffed by the time we finish). So when you work out the math, it's actually not too bad. Anyway, give it a try and be sure to call ahead. I've heard great things about their homemade desserts as well, but after spending $30 on lunch, and knowing how massive it is, I haven't bothered with dessert. One of these days...I'll try one of the cheesecakes.

"Cup Noodle Song" - RothHandle Ever had your wallet blow a chunky hole, fly out of your pants and shoot straight up to the sky to Uranus? I'm just exaggerating, it shot up to Neptune, close. We drove across the island based on all these amazing reviews; and while the food was a 4-star, the price was a 2-star (for takeout) but the service, oh man, it was palpable and almost edibley sweet! I believe her name was Helen? Since we were going to drive across the island to pick up the food and drive back home, we figured we would order more than a few things so we could have it to eat the next day: Garlic Ulu Portabello $26.00 (approx price): never in my life I would have thought I would pay 26.00 for a take out. It was very good, but not almost-30-dollars good. Chewy noodles with nice texture, perfect garlic flavor. Local Fried Rice $23.00: just OK, nothing special that popped out. Braised Short Ribs $27.00: Good, but not fabulous. Taro Special $28.00: noodles on the mushier side, kind of bland, but OK. Pastrami Sandwich $20.00: with fries, just OK. Ube Cheesecake slice $9.00: supposedly the best cheesecake on the island....it was just OK, don't understand the hype, and the price was insane. Total cost about $130 dollars for a take out. Exorbitant. It was good, but not fabulous. The cost is a very significant prohibitive factor. If I were filthy rich, I'd probably eat here daily, but I'm just a poor girl I need no sympathy. Return factor - only if you are buying.

If you are on the way to that side of the island, call ahead and place your order. If you decide to go there and order it may take up to an hour to get your food, so call ahead! We ordered the taro pasta w/shrimp and cream sauce and it's probably the best pasta I've ever had. Portions are not only generous but the pasta is fresh and tasty. The sauce is a coconut cream sauce and you can definitely taste the coconut and it's very creamy and thick, and not too salty either. The portion can feed 2-3 people. We also ordered the green pasta with lechon. The pasta itself is still super fresh and tasty. The lechon on top was top notch! It's super crackly and crunchy with juicy and tender pork . Don't sleep on their desserts cause the Ube cheesecake was not too sweet with the perfect Ube flavor. It was thick but so good! I can't wait to visit here next time we are in Oahu!

This place is nationally ranked for a reason. I was sketched out from the TikTok videos because no way could it be that good. However I was WRONG!! My husband and I shared this pasta because the portion is HUGE!!!! It was so good. We are still thinking about it and it's been a week. The pasta is so fresh and the best I've ever had. The shrimp was so yummy and the sauce was utter perfection. My mouth is watering thinking of it. I may have had to fight my husband for the last of the cheesecake. The ordering process was easy and the lady is SO SWEET!! Cute little restaurant off the side of a gas station, the definition of a hole in the wall place. But OH MY.

Adela's is a small hole in the wall restaurant in a fairly unassuming plaza. I recommend placing the order ahead of time which can vary from 25 minutes - 45 minutes depending on how busy they are. Great place to pickup fresh made noodles with a protein of your choice. One plate can feed 1.5-2 people and they are very generous with the protein. We got the lechon (very crispy but also tender) with the mulanggay noodles and it was super fresh and tasty! They sell fresh noodles you can take home with you and they also sell many desserts. We tried the ube cheesecake and the haupia ube bar as well. Ube cheesecake had a very deep ube flavor and the coconut ube bar was a really nice combination as well. Each dessert slice is large and it's difficult to finish in one sitting with one person. Definitely a great place to pickup takeout. We took our food to ho'omaluhia botanical garden to enjoy the ridges on Oahu! Definitely recommend coming here 5/5

This place definitely deserves all 5 stars, it was amazing! When you walk in, you can see where they make the pasta, and it is so cool getting to see that. There's also so many different types of pasta, and we tried the Ube pasta. It is so cool getting to see all of the different types of pasta! Everyone that worked there was so nice, especially the lady who took our order. I wish I could've gotten her name to give her a shoutout because she was so kind and helpful. We tried the Ube Special, and it was on a bed of Ube noodles with pork lechón and stir fry veggies and a really good sauce. The flavors went together so well, and the pork lechón was cooked perfectly. They give you huge portions, and we were able to share the plate. The Ube cheesecake was really great as well! Overall, such a wonderful experience!

Warm and friendly folks! I especially enjoyed the cashier lady wearing a headset and when she took our order, the entire place reverberated with her voice. Was there a drive-thru? Nope. She wore it as we talked face-to-face. It was magical and the best way to belt out orders to her crew. Never change! There's no place to dine inside nor outside. And the other Yelp reviews are true; ORDER AHEAD OF TIME so you're not waiting a while for your food to be made (ours took about 20-30 minutes). Pick out your noodles, sauce, and meat. Or, pick from their most popular combinations. THE FOOD. - #2 Combo. Taro Pasta with Shrimp, Luau Leaves, Mushrooms, & Coconut Cream Sauce | Loved the creamy coconut sauce; it reminded me of spicy curry. Garlic shrimp was phenomenally tender, flavorful, and plentiful. Mushrooms added earthy flavors. Highly recommend. For real. You have to order this! - #4 Combo. Lechon (Pork Belly) Malunggay Pasta | Lechon skin was beautifully crisp and the pork was perfectly tender. I loved how much lechon we got! Green noodles were coated in a spicy chili, citrusy sauce. Honestly, I'd probably opt for a different sauce (coconut cream). But overall, such a savory dish. - Peanut Butter Cookie | Soft and crumbly, but still chewy. - Chocolate Chip Cookie | Soft and chewy. Big chocolate chips. Almost has a soft bread consistency. - Macadamia Nut Shortbread | Crumbly, nutty, and crunchy. It's really good. - Guava Cheesecake | Cutely pink and cheesecake guava flavored with guava jam on top. Very creamy and the graham crust was moist and crumbly. They did cheesecake right. - Homemade Taro Banana Bread (No Nuts) | I couldn't detect the taro flavor, but the banana was there and it wasn't overly sweet. Bread was moist! THE PARKING. It's a small parking lot but we found a spot with no issues. Parking is free. COMING BACK? Would love to stop by here if I'm in Hawaii again one day. So worth the trip and the wait!

A tattoo artist recommended this place and I couldn't be happier that I found it! This is not an eat in establishment and it's better to place your order in advance! The service: Seriously the best customer service on the island. The lady with the microphone was so pleasant and had me so excited to eat my food! The food: I got the shrimp plate and a simple noodle dish so I could taste the freshly made noodles. The first thing is that this restaurant is the only place where I can enjoy a full plate of food... other than hamburger and fries. I'm not too picky but two things I don't eat.... mac salad and rice... i know i know.... anyway... they serve green beans and mashed potatoes with their plates. A green bean in Hawaii is like a unicorn! The food was so delicious and flavorful. The noodles were very good as well. I visit often and have a list of priority restaurants! This place is going to the top!

There's a reason this place is among top 100 places to eat according to Yelp. Their unique pasta noodles made from locally sourced ingredients elevate pasta to a level beyond egg and wheat. You have different offerings of pasta: Malunggay, taro, ulu, avocado, etc. Don't let the prices fool you. Because one order of pasta easily can feed 2-3 people. Noodles are perfectly al dente and come piping hot. Lechon (Pork Belly) Malunggay Pasta Imagine having sisig with your pasta. This is exactly what it reminded us. The crispy roast pork. The malunggay in the pasta is very subtle you really have to search for it on your palette. Taro Pasta w/ Shrimp, Luau Leaves, Mushrooms, & Coconut Cream Sauce- Ube and coconut are the perfect pairing. So it's easy to say that the creaminess of the coconut adds to this taro pasta while the umami of the mushrooms give it a contrast to the sweet and cream. We read reviews and people say to order ahead because it can take a while. I can see that. Luckily we came during a weekday during an off peak time. However because the pastas are made fresh to order you're looking at still waiting about 15-20mins for your order. We also got the cheesecake because they said it's the best cheesecake according to yelp. Rich and pack with flavor from what I feel like was the Okinawa sweet potato. There's no dining area. Prepare to grab your food and go enjoy your food.

Take out only. No spots to eat inside. ** Hot tip - call in to order ahead about 45 mins before you want to eat because that's how long you'll have to wait for the food to be ready for pick up. I called in around 11:20 and food was ready for pick up 40 mins laters. I heard that the wait can sometimes be up to an hour so be warned. Malubggay pasta (Moringa noodles - green noodles) with original moringa sauce (onion&tomatos) - sooOoo good!!! We also added on braised short ribs. One portion is huge and can feed 2 people comfortably! Noodles are made fresh and you can taste it. Cooked to perfection! Can't wait to come back and try other options~

Heard lots of great things about Adela's, and I do think it can be worth the drive to Kaneohe but ONLY if you know the menu well. I ordered the ulu noodles with a mild moringa sauce and it was overwhelmingly spicy. I couldn't taste any flavor from the ulu noodles. If you don't want your food really spicy Id recommend specifically requesting for no spice. Prices are on the high side for a takeout restaurant but the noodles are made fresh in-house with local ingredients.

Adela's is pricy, but they give you large portions as is typical for the island. I got the taro noodles in garlic butter sauce with braised short rib. The noodles were very garlicky which I enjoyed, and the serving of meat was generous. I got two meals out of this. Frankly the short ribs were just good, but nothing amazing. The dish was altogether too soupy for me. Keep in mind there is nowhere to eat inside and I waited about 30 minutes for my order. I would love to go back to try something else though.

First time coming here and we ordered the Oreo cheesecake for dessert and it was amazing the best cheese cake in the game better then the Cheesecake Factory then she got the bothered chicken and I got the tarp noodles with lechon and butter garlic sauce my plate so so broke da mouth good I couldn't stop saying how good it was while I was eating it while we went on a Saturday evening and didn't phone order so the wait do like 45 mins we didn't mind waiting only thing disappointing was the lechon had more fat then meat. The place was a nice hole in the wall gem will definitely be back, the prices are worth the portions in my opinion.

Tiny store with giant menu. Had the Moringa pasta with garlic sauce and macadamia crusted fish. The garlic sauce was garlicky sweet and complemented the Moringa pasta. There were 3 big pieces of fish with crunchy crust and perfectly cooked throughout without being dry. Love the spicy sauce. The Lechon with Garlic rice was also pretty good. The Lechon had crispy skin and tender meat with good fat to meat proportion. Not too greasy. Wish it came with the traditional sweet brown sauce instead of vinegar. The bread pudding was also good. Not too sweet. It had a good bread custard balance. Both lunch plates were over $20 each but each plate was enough for two people. Took about 20 minutes for the food to come out. The lady at the counter gave good recommendations. You can see the pasta machine kneading the dough. Lots of dessert to choose from. Really good food.

Delicious & Huge Portions! This was my first time eating at Adela's and I'm so glad I tried it. I heard a lot of good things about Adela's from friends, and was worried it might have been overhyped. Thankfully, they were right! So ʻono and it was so much food that I made two meals out of it (and had some left to share with friends). The aunty at the cash register was also so friendly and patient. She answered all our questions and waited patiently while my friends and I decided on which dessert to get! Pro tip: Call to order ahead unless you enjoy waiting nearly an hour. Also, it is a grab and go, so there's no seating.

I finally went to Adela's and OMG. I definitely was not disappointed. I went early to beat the crowds. Welcomed by a friendly lady with a microphone. Grabbed the #3. Waited 30 minutes but it was worth the wait. Took one bite and I felt like I was in Italy and P.I. If you have never been here I suggest you go ASAP.

#FabulousFood. We love Adele's. Come here every time we come to the island. Natalia had garlic shrimp with rice. I had pork belly with rice. #Fantastic. Just a little small shop no tables come up to the counter in order. Wait outside get what you get and you're gonna love it. Tons of locals come here everybody does - because everybody knows it's great!! #Enjoy ‼

I've seen many raving reviews about Adela and had to go try it out for myself! We came for lunch after leaving Kualoa Ranch - on a weekday at noon, there was only 1 party ahead of us and we were quoted about 30-45 minutes for the food to be ready. Shortly after we finished ordering, a large crowd came by and the lines went out the door. Definitely call and order ahead as the food is made fresh and can take upwards of 45-60 minutes, especially during peak hours. Shared plates family style to try several different dishes - Between 4 adults and 3 kids, we shared the Avocado Noodles in Local Style Sauce w/ Lechon ($27.98), Taro Noodles in Garlic Butter w/ Chicken Breast ($25.98), Teriyaki Braised Short Rib w/ Rice + Eggs ($26.99), Loco Loco ($23.99), Bread Pudding, and Ube Cheesecake. Though prices seem a bit steep, portions are very generous as we could hardly finish half the meal! Braised short rib was soooo tender while the taro noodles in garlic butter sauce was cooked to perfection. I would not recommend the chicken though since it was quite dry, definitely go for the lechon. Wasn't quite a fan of the bread pudding as it was served cold and a bit tough. Located in a small plaza with a shared parking lot - no issue finding a spot. No tables to dine-in or around.

While the parking lot is small and can be crowded, Adela's was worth it! There has been a line each time I have been there but the service is efficient and you can tell everyone is working hard to make the food and take orders. The restaurant has a small area for people to wait in line with no seating so it might be good to plan to take your food elsewhere. Adela's has very unique noodle offerings made of ulu, moringa, etc. Pictured is the moringa pasta with lechon, which is a pretty large portion with a good amount of noodles and lechon. It is also super tasty! We also tried the ube cheesecake from the case with a variety of cheesecakes and it was one of the best we have ever had. The ulu garlic noodles were another item we had tried before that we liked as well. Everything we have ordered, we have enjoyed! Can't wait to come back and try more noodles!

Order ahead! You won't regret it. You'll get your food made fresh to order. Our fave was the taro special and Calamansi lime. The ube special and lechon special were great as well. Prefer the Malunggay noodles between the 2. This is now a staple for us to eat when we visit!

I've seen this place all over social media and I was excited to finally try it on my trip to Oahu! I got the #4 and my boyfriend got the #2 and both were SO delicious. The lechón was perfectly crispy. The taro noodles with the cream sauce was just a dream. The portions were also SUPER generous. I think we could have shared just one dish since they both got kind of heavy after a while. The workers here were also super sweet and were willing to give us recommendations. I recommend checking in on Yelp for a free drink!

Local eats with large portions and good vibes. I ordered lechon with malungay noodles. Very flavorful, friendly staff, not much place to sit and eat so I recommend doing takeout and having a picnic elsewhere.

Adelas has been bookmarked on my Yelp forever and I finally got the chance to stop by during my recent trip to Oahu and OMG! Their food is chef's kiss AMAZING!!! We ordered the Taro Pasta with Shrimp, Luau Leaves, Mushrooms, and Coconut Cream Sauce (mild spicy) & Macadamia Crusted Fish w/ spicy creamy mango sauce. For dessert we ordered their Ube Cheesecake. 10/10 Highly Recommend for everything we ordered!! This is not a dine-in type of place, but more so pickup/to-go. All orders are made from scratch and after we ordered waited about 20-25ish minutes (sometimes it can be longer 30-45 mins depending how busy they are), but would definitely recommend calling ahead if you have a tight schedule!

Finally made it to Adela's Country Eatery! Thanks to my sweet cousin for suggesting we pick up lunch at Adela's and picking me up. The drive to Kaneohe isn't too bad from town but it's not exactly close. Based on the pasta we had, I'd definitely drive to Kaneohe because the food is worth it. We got to Adela's before they opened. As soon as they opened we rushed to get in line and were #2. Millie (the owner) sweetly informed us that our food would take 45 minutes. That had us scratching our heads. But it actually was very accurate! We both ordered the pasta with lechon. My cousin had the malunguy pasta (4/5) and I opted for ulu (4/5). We also got the sweet potato haupia dessert (4/5). Both options were delicious. The pasta was perfectly cooked, was mildly flavored, and had a good chew. The lechon was delicious, fatty, crispy, and perfectly seasoned. The vinegar dipping sauce added an addictive sourness that really enhanced the crispy pork. I loved the sweet potato haupia dessert. The crust was a little mushy which made me think it was made a day or two ago. Nonetheless it was a rich and satisfying dessert. I also bought dry pasta ($11/ea) to bring home It apparently lasts 3 months. So it can be brought back to the mainland as omiyaage. Portions are ample and prices fair (given the fact our 2 pastas and dessert cost a little over $60). I think one order of pasta can feed 2 people easily. Pro tip: order ahead and avoid very long wait times of one hour or more. I think that is why we waited over 45 minutes (even though we were 2nd in line). The best part of Adela's is Millie. She is the sweetest and makes you feel welcome and happy to support the restaurant. I'd definitely return for the warm feeling of Aloha and delicious food. LOCATION: 4/5 FOOD: 4/5 SERVICE: 5/5 VALUE: 5/6 AMBIANCE: 4/5 PET FRIENDLY: no dine in CLEANLINESS: 3/5 PARKING: 5/5

Some of the best quality noodles I've ever had!! Service is excellent. Auntie Millie is adorbs with her headphone. This is a take-out place only, so highly recommend calling in your order ahead of time.

There is a reason that Adela's Country Eatery has been getting lots of recognition, including being Yelp's Number 7 in the 2024 "Top 100 Places to Eat in the U.S." (it came in as Number 5 in 2023). I recommend placing your order in advance. So I called, and Uncle Richard is so nice! Since I was visiting from L.A., I wanted to try it out. The portions were huge, so I shared the Taro Special with shrimp with my sister, and the food was really good. Uncle Richard was so kind; he gave me a quick tour of the restaurant, and it was so cool to see how the noodles were made! They make six different types of noodles including ʻulu (breadfruit), sweet potato, kalo (taro), moringa, and even avocado! It's a small restaurant, so there isn't a place to sit down. So they recommend a few places to eat, including Heʻeia State Park, Ho'omaluhia Botanical Garden, Valley of the Temples, Kāneʻohe Beach Park, and Friendship Garden. We decided to go to He'eia, and it was perfect. There were benches and some shade from the sun. Highly recommend!

This is a true mom-and-pop gem, and I can totally see why it's so popular! Upon entering, you're welcomed by this sweet lady and she took the time to explain their menu. They make their noodles fresh and it is worth the wait. I was a little hesitant to try it at first, but once I took a bite, I was hooked. The unique pasta options are what set this place apart. We ordered the Taro Special with shrimp, luau leaves, mushrooms, and coconut cream sauce, and it was absolutely delicious. The flavors were perfectly balanced, and the coconut cream sauce added such a rich, creamy depth to the dish. There are no seating inside so I suggest eating in the car so it's still fresh. If you're looking for something different and delicious, this place is definitely worth checking out. I'm already looking forward to coming back and trying more of their dishes!

FIVE STARS ISN'T ENOUGH FOR ADELA'S! THEY SHOULD HAVE SIX STARS! Adela's has well-deserved national hype from Yelp and USA Today. In short, you'll not only get unique, freshly made noodle dishes, but you'll also receive the warmest "Aloha." I've loved Adela's even before their national hype! I first heard of this place not from local friends, but from Mikey Chen's YouTube videos. He was raving about these moringa (malunggay) noodles. As locals know, unless you live on the Windward side of Oahu, driving to Adela's would be a journey...but worthwhile! VISIT #1: 2021 Fortunately, I timed my long awaited first visit to Adela's with an appointment I had at the Ko'olau DMV. Right after my appointment, I called Adela's to order takeout. I ordered two of Adela's recommended plates--the Garlic Ulu (Breadfruit) Pasta with Portobello Mushroom, and the Lechon Pork Belly Malunggay Pasta. Since I knew wait times were on average 45 minutes (pre-national hype), I spent waiting time by jogging along the Kawai Nui Marsh Trail (beautiful and I highly recommend). When my order was ready, I drove to Adela's and Aunty Millie gave me the warmest greeting over her cute microphone and plexiglass! I took the food over to town where I met my husband, and both the garlic ulu pasta with portobello mushrooms and the lechon malunggay pasta tasted so amazing. It was almost like being in heaven! Since Adela's is in Kaneohe on the Windward side, it was years until... VISIT #2: 2023 I tried visiting another time in early 2023 while I was on the go on the Windward side, but I couldn't fit in an hourlong wait, and they just opened too! This time, hubby and I timed our second visit to Adela's with an errands visit to the Windward mall. We ordered one of Adela's seasonal pasta dishes, the pumpkin pasta with curry cream sauce, plus their famous mango cheesecake and ate them outside Target. Again, Aunty Millie was so sweet and our dinner almost tasted like heaven! Adela's food seriously tastes more delicious than many fancy restaurants with waiter service on the island. I have some tips to make that 45-60 minute worthwhile wait for food to be more bearable: - Call when you're truly 45-60 minutes away from Kaneohe - Run errands or hangout at the indoor Windward Mall while waiting - Go for a stroll or jog at Kawai Nui Marsh Park! Adela's is seriously one of my top restaurants for their unique pasta dishes and cheesecakes. I wouldn't mind coming her for a low maintenance, but quality birthday or Valentine's Day celebration!

Call ahead in order to skip the wait! Generous portions, food takes about 45-1hr to come out due to the fact it's a small business, a bit pricey but judging by the enormous portion it's justified. Vinegar sauce is a great way to cut some of the fattiness of the lechon. Pork belly had a crispy, caramelized element with a healthy amount of both fat and lean meat. Some pieces were a little on the drier side but overall delicious! Ube noodles added a sprinkle of sweetness! The garlic butter sauce was perfect and reminded me of Vietnamese garlic noodles! The red onion slivers and chopped tomato gave the whole meal a much needed element of freshness and bite, that I greatly appreciated. Parking can be a little tricky as it shares a lot with a gas station. Be prepared to wait in your car if your order isn't ready. Being patient is so worth it!

This place is so good that we came here two days in a row. We craved it so much that we drove over here after checking out North Shorth. It's takeout only, so I suggest calling because it takes around 40 mins at least. You can make your own pasta, but we opted for one of the popular dishes, the lechon malanga. The pasta is expensive, but the portions are huge. Not only do they give you a lot of noodles and meat. If you're eating this alone, you can eat this for a couple of meals. Service is on point! Shout out to Mellie for helping us out both times :)

Love the call in ordering so you don't have to wait there. Called around 11 and it was a 45min wait. Once we arrived there were a few parking spots in front. The owner is super sweet and so efficient in taking orders in person and on the phone which was ringing non-stop. Small but very clean and organized store meant only for takeout orders. The food is pricey approx $25/order but a very large shareable portion. It would be great to have an option of ordering half sizes so I could try more menu items.

Adela's is a food place that makes a variety of unique noodles. They only does to-go orders, so it's not a sit down restaurant. The food takes a while to be ready because of how busy they are. No matter what day it is, make sure you call an hour ahead of time to place your order. They are a bit far from Waikiki, but the food is good enough to try at least once. * Taro Special 4.5/5 - I got this but with ube pasta instead of taro pasta. The ube pasta was soft with a slight ube flavor. It was so good in the coconut cream sauce. Almost like an Alfredo pasta but with coconut cream. * Malunggay Pasta 4/5 - This tasted like normal pasta, but I did enjoy how it was cooked in garlic butter sauce with a hint of spiciness. It helped balance out the creaminess of the Taro pasta special. * Lechon 4/5 - This was roasted pork belly. It was delicious, but mushy instead of crispy since it sat too long in the togo box. I wish they have a sit down location for dining. * Brisket 4/5 - This was good, very tender and fall apart easily. I got this as a side meat with the pasta, making it cheaper. If you got this alone, it'd be more expensive. * Matcha Cheesecake 2/5 and Ube Cheesecake 3/5 - The cheesecakes sounded interesting, but they were not good. The texture was very dense. The matcha's bitterness didn't taste right in the cheesecake. The Ube cheesecake was slightly better.

What can I say that you haven't already read? This take out restaurant is amazing. You can eat almost anything and won't be disappointed especially anything lechon and desserts. Plus the owner is so sweet. But order early and expect to wait a little while when you get there because of its popularity. I wish there were open more hours.

Hands down, my favorite meal in Hawaii. All the food here was great, huge portions, and prepared fresh.  -Special #2: Ube noodles with shrimp, lau lau leaves, mushrooms, and a coconut cream sauce (10/5) - this dish stole the show and exceeded my expectations. The ube noodles gave a little bit of sweetness to the dish, and they tasted like nothing I've ever had before. The coconut cream was perfection and went perfectly. I ordered extra shrimp and it was definitely the right move - I couldn't get enough of this one! We even came back after trying this one to order another order for later! -Lechon Kawali with garlic fried rice (5/5) - lechon was cooked perfectly crispy and not dry, I loved the vinegar sauce with this one and the garlic fried rice was chef's kiss​ -Beef brisket plate (5/5): the most tender brisket you'll ever eat, and the sauce was amazing -Ube cheesecake (5/5): I loved the amount of ube flavoring the cheesecake had - not too sweet, not too heavy, and the crust tied everything together really well.  We called ahead to order, and food took 45 min-1 hour to be ready. I'd definitely recommend this; they are a busy, but efficient and friendly operation.

We learned from the first time we came here to order before coming. Otherwise, you're in for a lengthy wait. We ordered two create your own pastas. The first was ube noodles, Alfredo sauce, and shrimp. The second was ulu noodles, coconut cream, and brisket with pineapple bbq sauce. We also walked away with ube cheesecake this time. Hard to resist the desserts when there's so many delicious desserts in front of you. The restaurant was busy as usual. Aunty Millie was at the counter as usual, handling the dinner rush well in her glowing saint like aura. Still the best customer service in the state. In a few minutes we walked away with our food. Both were just as good. The coconut cream and bbq sauce blend was unique and worked. It was so good I had to try very hard not to eat it all in one go as portions are big. The shrimp was also good. Very creamy as well in their Alfredo and maybe less sweetness than the brisket noodles. The cheesecake was also good. Good ube and dessert overall. We'll definitely be back the next time we're around Kaneohe. There's always more combinations to try.

Review is only for the ube cheesecake - holy cow, I can understand why it's won all of the awards. One of the best slices of cheesecake I've ever had, particularly the macadamia nuts in the crust. A ton of other flavored cheesecakes in the display case, including plain macadamia crusted, lilikoi, oreo, and mango. But I only had eyes for the bright purple ube. The texture is super silky and not too sweet and the ube flavor came out so well. I had to restrain myself from gobbling the whole piece in one go - it's also not cheap, about $10 plus tax per slice. If you come during a busy time, be prepared to stand in line and then be prepared to wait for your food since everything is made fresh to order. When I came on a random weekday around 1pm, the line was out the door and the wait time for food was about 45 minutes to an hour. The parking lot was full of people waiting it out in their cars. Millie was super friendly, thanking each customer for their patience and asking for any allergies. The noodles looked and smelled incredible, but we had already gorged ourselves on a breakfast buffet and so the only thing I wanted was the cheesecake. Make sure to check the hours before you go; well actually, the smartest thing would be to call and order ahead and just swing by and pick up your plate. Be careful navigating the parking lot; spaces are tight.

Read so many good reviews of this place so we stopped by while on vacation. No line when we arrived at 1pm-ordered our food at the counter, provided my phone number & received a call within 30 mins that our order was ready. Everything we ordered was spectacular! My favorite dish was the Lechon Malunggay Pasta-noodles were cooked al dente, lechon was flavorful & scrumptious & the sauce on the side was tangy & savory. The portion was enormous & more than enough for two people!Also ordered numerous desserts-my favorite was definitely the Lychee Cheesecake. Keep in mind-the shop is very small & there's nowhere to sit while waiting for your order so it's probably best to order via phone, then pickup your food. The service was terrific-the lady at the counter was very friendly & provided us with locations of nearby parks to go and devour our food since this isn't an eat-in restaurant. Will definitely return to try all the other noodle options when in Hawaii again!

What a fantastic hole in the wall gem we stumbled upon! The food was OUTSTANDING! We did have to wait approximately 35 minutes but it was absolutely worth it. If you are in the area, and looking for a wonderful lunch, look no further!