Sijie Special Noodle Brings Soup Dumplings to Kakaʻako Neighborhood

Sijie Special Noodle has soft opened in Honolulu, bringing its handmade noodles and made-to-order dumplings to the Kakaʻako neighborhood, Aloha State Daily reported.

The new restaurant occupies the former space of Phuket Thai and Better Bites Thai and More on Kamakee Street, situated near the Whole Foods Market. This expansion marks the brand’s entry into the Hawaii market, following established locations in mainland cities such as Austin, San Jose, and Las Vegas.

The eatery provides both indoor and outdoor seating options with a total capacity to accommodate 100 customers. The menu currently mirrors the offerings found at the company’s other locations, focusing heavily on traditional Sichuan-style flavors and various dumpling preparations.

The restaurant’s signature item is the pork soup dumplings, also known as xiao long bao, which are priced at $12.99 for an order of six. Customers can choose from several other dumpling varieties, with prices varying based on the filling.

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A comparison of the available dumpling options shows a range of ingredients and price points:

Dumpling Type Price (per order of 6)
Pork Soup Dumplings (Signature) $12.99
Veggie $13.99
Spicy Pork $13.99
Premium Beef Brisket $15.99
Shrimp $17.99
Pork and Crab Roe $20.99

Beyond the xiao long bao, the menu includes boiled and steamed dumplings for $12.99, as well as mini pan-fried pork buns for $12.99. The restaurant also serves a variety of Sichuan specials known for their spice, alongside rice, chow mein, stir-fries, and noodle soups.

The kitchen features several recommended chef specials, including sweet and sour pork for $28.99, which is noted for its social media-friendly presentation. Other high-end options include twin pepper deer antler mushroom for $26.99 and flaming wagyu beef cubes for $49.99.

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Standard entrees and popular selections include beef chow funn ($21.99), orange chicken ($22.99), and spicy beef noodle soup ($21.99). The orange chicken is part of a “wok chicken” selection that allows guests to choose from additional flavors such as lemon or sesame. Other notable menu items include siu mai for $11.99.

Beverage options range from hot tea at $4 to specialty lattes, including matcha and hojicha, both priced at $10.

Sijie Special Noodle is located at 401 Kamakee St. No. 102, Honolulu. The restaurant is open daily from 11:30 a.m. until midnight.