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Welcome to Joy Cup Noodles Mean

Step into the vibrant world of Joy Cup Noodles Mean, where Szechuan flavors come alive in every bite. Located in Honolulu, this Asian-owned gem offers a plethora of options, from delectable appetizers like Jiazu Potstickers to mouthwatering entrees like Beef Noodle and Blanket Noodle. The restaurant prides itself on being inclusive and accommodating, with vegan and limited vegetarian options available. With a cozy atmosphere and top-notch service, Joy Cup Noodles Mean is the perfect spot for a casual meal with friends or family. Don't miss out on their unique dishes and happy hour specials that will leave you craving for more.

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Welcome to Joy Cup Noodles Mean, a hidden gem in the heart of Honolulu that promises to take your taste buds on a flavorful journey through the streets of Szechuan. As a food reviewer of Restaurant World, I must say that this Asian-owned establishment truly stands out for its extensive menu, offering a wide range of Szechuan noodles that are sure to satisfy your cravings.

From the moment you step inside Joy Cup Noodles Mean, you are greeted with a warm and welcoming atmosphere that is perfect for a casual dining experience. Whether you choose to dine in or take advantage of their delivery and takeout options, you are in for a treat. The restaurant is wheelchair accessible and even offers gender-neutral restrooms, making it open and welcoming to all.

One of the highlights of Joy Cup Noodles Mean is their unique and flavorful appetizers, such as the Chinese Crushed Cucumber Salad and the Sichuan Potatoes. These dishes are a perfect way to start your meal and set the tone for the deliciousness that is to come. Additionally, their handmade Jiazu Potstickers are a must-try, with a special dipping sauce that will have you coming back for more.

Moving on to the main entrees, the Beef Noodle and Dan Dan Noodle are standout dishes that showcase the bold flavors of Szechuan cuisine. The sour chicken noodle is a tangy and satisfying option for those who enjoy a bit of acidity in their dishes. And for seafood lovers, the Seafood Noodles in Home Made Bone Soup is a delectable choice that is sure to impress.

Overall, Joy Cup Noodles Mean is a restaurant that prides itself on quality, flavor, and a welcoming atmosphere. As a food reviewer and lover of Asian cuisine, I can confidently say that this restaurant is a must-visit for anyone looking to experience authentic Szechuan flavors in Honolulu. So why wait? Grab a seat, place your order, and prepare to be blown away by the delicious offerings at Joy Cup Noodles Mean.

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A D.
A D.

This is my first time here at Joy Cup Noodle Mean Restaurant . It's really a nice comfort food environment. I will come back to try the other items too! Closed on Tuesday. Parking may be limited. Maybe 5 stalls in front. I wax lucky. They also have free karaoke! I ordered the pig's feet long mein and the Shao lung bao 8pcs comes to an order but the gentleman told me buy one order get the second order free. My pig's feel lo mein came first. I must have been hungry. It was good but the parts of pig's feet I got had more bones but I was craving. Taste good. But maybe to me was slightly too much sesame oil in the lo mein. I'm not saying it was not good. I just don't put too much sesame oil. The Shao lung bao was good lots of soup/ juices still stayed intact. I ate almost all except six pieces I gave my hubby to try when I got home. You would have a little wait time while he was steaming it fresh. I enjoyed it. I'll be back again! The fun part also was when serving water to me, one of the owners gave me a jug and there were wine glasses on table. Thank you! See you again to try other things! Thank you

StaciLei T.
StaciLei T.

Keep an eye out for this hole-in-the-wall noodle spot off of Kalākaua. There is a small parking lot with a few dedicated stalls up front making it super easy if it's not busy. Good thing all of the food came out as they were ready, since items like their fresh blanket noodles took longer to prepare (but def worth the wait). We started with their chicken wings which were lean on the meat but I think that made it easier to flash fry because they were so hot and crispy and still juicy! We also ordered their cucumber salad and eggplant salad-- I'd probably just go with the cucumber salad next time but both were good. For noodle dishes we went with the dan dan, ja jiang and the beef noodle soup but we subbed it for the blanket noodle for an extra $4. Hungry but also in the mood for karaoke? Come here!

Sadie N.
Sadie N.

Very cute hidden restaurant that deserves more traction for their large portions, cheap eats, and extensive menu. Went in on a weekend evening and were the only ones visiting, received very sweet hands on service. Ordered soup dumplings that were buy one get one free in servings, filling the whole steam tray. Very good paired with the carrot dipping sauce on the side. Blanket noodles almost felt never ending with their giant size. Only dislike about this dish was the fact that it lacked meat and flavor, all that is included is a peanut like sauce with peanuts and veggies. Delicious but not too far fetched in terms of depth in the meal.

Ryan U.
Ryan U.

We used to come here a ton under the previous owner Lulu, but we stopped coming after she left. We have been wanting to do karaoke here for the longest time but COVID got in the way but we finally did it this past week-- apparently they juuuuust got it set back up a couple weeks ago and it's a great deal-- free karaoke and BYOB and order their bomb food off the menu. The new owner is super nice and hooked us up all night, was a great time.

Betty Q.
Betty Q.

Joy Cup Noodles is located on Kalakaua Ave. According to it's owner of nine years, business has been slow. Occasionally, tourists would dine, but hardly any locals. So the owner assumed we were from the mainland. The restaurant is a bit small but clean, lighted and air conditioned. Although they serve dim sum and many other dishes, we ordered noodle dishes. Jia jiang dan dan mein topped with a lot of meat sauce and a handful of roasted whole peanuts. The owner said they don't add any spicy sauce. We add our own to our liking which is the Sriracha or chili pepper sauce. This dish was really good. Cold sesame paste noodles with roasted whole peanuts. This had a good amount of sesame paste although I would like a little more sauce to stick onto the noodles. Because it is cold noodles, this was refreshing and perfect to eat on this very hot day. Beef brisket look fun. I didn't try this dish but the feedback was good. Would have better with a little more beef brisket and tendon. Blanket noodle. This dish was just that with a little bit of sauce. The noodles were wide and soft, so soft that they broke apart when grabbing it. Still yummy. Hong Kong milk tea. They serve hot or iced, the latter a dollar more. It's not as strong as the milk tea served in Hong Kong but still delicious. Watermelon wedges. Owner served us complimentary watermelon wedges! And they were good size pieces! Wow. Owner was very happy to chat with us and served us. There are two parking stalls outside their shop and more around the building. They are on the busy Kalakaua street so they can be easily missed.

Craig T.
Craig T.

Today I left work early so I met my sister and brother-in-law for lunch . We decided on Joy cup Noodles located next door to frog house and on Kalakaua Ave. Parking is limited although they have more parking in the back of building . We ordered their black pepper chickens wings along with shrimp canton and beef chow fun. Everything was ok the owner also gave use a free dessert Definitely need to come back and try something else .

Gabriel P.
Gabriel P.

Joy Cup is the new iteration of Wah Kung Chinese restaurant, which was located in Mapunapuna. Michael, the owner, is starting from scratch. This location is a lot smaller than his previous restaurant. When we entered, he greeted us with a smile as we were just sitting down. "Long time no see" as he directed us to a larger table. He is basically a one man operation. As for the food, overall, what we ordered was good. There are a few differences in taste from the old restaurant. Thankful for us coming, he gave us a free vegetable dish and also surprised us with an ube ice cream dessert . Enjoy

Evana L.
Evana L.

This is a lowkey and casual restaurant with tasty Chinese food. Their menu consists of all the good Chinese food staples such as xiao long bao, many different styles and types of noodles, appetizers, special items, HK teas and coffee, etc. We ordered the xiao long bao because there's a promotion for buy one get one free of which ended up being 16 pieces. The soup in the xiao long baos was super flavorful and tasty. The skin was soft and perfect. It's one of the better ones that I've had in a while and it really hit the spot. We also got the dan dan noodles which wasn't the typical dan dan sauce that we know but it was really good. I was impressed by the food that we tried and will definitely come back next time to try their other items.

Kevin J.
Kevin J.

This place was so hard to find. I passed it before i saw it. Its off of the busy Kalakaua Ave and theres not much of a parking lot in front so its easy to miss. They only have 3-4 parking spots out front. Luckily for us there wasn't anyone there at the time so it was easy. Theres not much about the restaurant ambience that is appealing, this is as hole in the wall as it gets for me but boy do they make it up with their food. The buy one get one on the soup dumplings (18 total) was a great deal and such good quality! Each dumpling was oozing with soup and the meat itself was a tender, sweet and salty. Their dan dan noodles also were really well done. They have a unique take on it. Feels kinda homey with the roasted peanuts and the noodles that are slightly on the overcooked side. For me it just feels right.