Low-key, strip-mall eatery offering a familiar Chinese menu, with buffet options. Based on 168 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.0 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Curbside pickup ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
2100 Kanoelehua Ave, Hilo, HI 96720
Phone: (808) 981-1689
Website: http://www.puainakocenter.com/
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Hours
| Saturday | 10 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Sunday | 10 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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Closed |
| Tuesday | 10 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 10 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Thursday | 10 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
| Friday | 10 AM–2 PM, 3–8 PM |
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Reviews
Teresa Horner
Stopped in on Saturday 6/24/23, and got a mini-order Lemon Chicken, and it was delicious, because the skin was ultra-crispy, and the meat was so juicy! I decided to relax and eat there, and sat by the window. So relaxing! And the owner Ling, who was my server too, was super cheerful & engaging in conversation! Definitely return!
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Shaydlynn Grace
My bf bought a two choice plate today with white rice, lemon chicken, oyster chicken, & a side of wontons, decided to split the plate with him (because it’s a fairly large portion and the bill came out to 30$) so I scooped half of it into a bowl only to find a maggot in the food we won’t be returning.
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Matt
The wonton is the worst ive ever had, ordered 12 and got 3 burnt ones, all soggy and drenched in oil. Lemon chicken is okay i prefer chengs over lings. Was not greeted properly, or was told to have a nice day even though i myself greeted and said my farewells. Atmosphere is run down things look dirty and ghetto. It hurts me to say such bad stuff about anyplace or anyone but its my honest opinion. I did tip 20%, wish i didnt. But this is the last time i tip for take out anywhere for the rest of my life. I really am a nice guy but for even me to say such bad things speaks volumes.
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Rickey A.
Great place to get some of the best food in Hilo, Hawaii. Take out, Big Plates orders of
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Norlita Rubianes
I love their Roast Pork and other dishes but their customs service really sucks. Not friendly at all.
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michael phillips
take out service is awesome fast friendly staff….my favorite as i order it lemon chicken with cake noodles on bottom soaked in lemon sause under 10 dollars
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Roman Anderson
The egg foo yung was decent. However, after my 3rd time at Lings I won’t be going back. The lemon chicken was not edible. It was hard on the outside and chewy on the inside. Was like eating leather. The fried rice was only half as bad but still bad.
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Maricella Flores
Horrible customer service. Absolutely depreciating to the entire restaurant as a whole. Both of those ladies need to go. They are rude. They are entitled. They are catty. Nobody likes people like that in the service industry or anywhere period. I really hope one day I can actually enjoy this restaurant.
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Christopher Lamb
I called an order in in advance. Was told that it would take about 20 minutes for the food to be ready. No problem, I was stopping by somewhere else to pick up food for another person. Upon arrival they tell me that their credit card machine is broke and cannot accept my form of payment. I did not bring cash with me. This is totally unacceptable I should’ve been told over the phone that the credit card machine was down so that I could bring cash or for a good customer service they could’ve given me the plate being that they were going to throw it away anyways. Really unresponsible of a business to have a credit card machine down and not contact a person to let them know to bring an alternative method for payment.
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OKALANI ARMANI
Friendly staff, large portions, go home stuffed and take a nap.
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