Hometown Noodle Factory - Honolulu

Prices are relatively cheap (cash only), and after I tasted both the warm soybean milk and the warm dofu-fa (or dou hua in mandarin) I immediately understood why. It 's WATERED DOWN. As a Chinese girl who has been around Chinatowns all over the mainland and calls Shanghai my original hometown, I know an authentic product when I taste it. This ain 't it, people. I heard from nostalgic locals that 3-4 years ago, this stand was great and the aroma and taste of soybeans was strong. No longer. Now it 's just a lacklustre imposter of what it could be. Make your product a dollar more expensive but BETTER TASTING and you will get more customers! I am gonna go to Mrs Cheng 's in that old ghetto warehouse in Kalihi or thereabouts instead of this place. So, there is nothing wrong with the freshness of the product here. It 's not day-old or anything. It 's probably healthier than that boba slush you were gonna get instead down the street. It just isn 't very authentic because it is clearly watered down and the owner is cutting corners to save a buck, like a true Chinese business owner. Considering I have to battle rats, giant cockroaches and unceremonious old Asian ladies who want to run me over with their granny carts, I need more than a watered down version of a traditional Chinese comfort breakfast food/dessert to return. Shame that the Chinese and local population here in Honolulu isn 't more picky about the Chinese and Cantonese food selection here. Bye Felicia!!!

His products are available in various container sizes, which he displays on the counter for you to choose from. When you buy the silken tofu pudding, he includes a small container of homemade ginger syrup, complete with mashed ginger pieces and a spoon for you to enjoy with your warm pudding. Keep in mind that the soybean products are served warm, but while many prefer to eat their silken tofu pudding that way, I personally enjoy it chilled. As for prices, a 16-ounce serving of tofu pudding is $3.75, and a quart of soybean milk costs $4.50. Cash is the preferred method of payment. Business hours are daily, starting at either 8:30 AM or 9:00 AM, depending on how much he has prepared, and lasting until everything is sold out. Since Mr. Liang runs this stall by himself and has another job, hours can be somewhat unpredictable.

Now, Mr. Liang specializes in fresh soybean items like soybean milk and silken tofu pudding, also known as doufuhua 豆腐花. He offers these products in various container sizes displayed on a counter, allowing you to choose the portion that suits you best. When you buy the silken tofu pudding, he also includes a small container of homemade ginger syrup, complete with mashed ginger bits and a spoon, perfect for drizzling over your warm tofu pudding as a delightful dessert. Alternatively, you can enjoy the warm silken tofu pudding over rice with a splash of soy sauce, grated ginger, and chopped green onions. Keep in mind that the soybean products are served warm, and while most people prefer their silken tofu pudding warm, I personally enjoy it chilled. Currently, a 16 oz portion of tofu pudding costs $3.75, and a quart of soybean milk is available for $4.50. Cash is the preferred payment method. The business hours are daily, starting between 8:30 AM and 9:00 AM, depending on how much he has prepared, and they remain open until everything is sold out. Please note that since Mr. Liang has another job, the stall typically operates only in the mornings.

My friend Paul C. has been bringing dou foo fah to our mahjong gatherings, and it's been a huge hit! Aunty Mary's daughter tried to replicate it but didn’t quite succeed. I thought it would be a delightful surprise for my mom to enjoy one of her childhood desserts, so I decided to visit Chinatown in Honolulu. **Parking**: The best time to go is on a Sunday when metered street parking and loading zone stalls are free. There are also municipal paid parking lots available. **Hours of Operation**: They are open on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday mornings, but be aware that they can run out of stock, so it's best to arrive around 9 AM. **Service**: The service was efficient and courteous. When I arrived, no one was at the front, so I had to call out to the open door. A man promptly came out to take my order, package my dessert, and give me change. Just a reminder: be sure to bring cash! **Food**: Dou foo fah (tofu flower), which is silken tofu, is a wonderfully creamy, soupy dessert. The sweet ginger sauce is delicious! I opted for the large size of silken tofu (20 oz. for $4) and poured the entire contents of the ginger sauce container into a bowl, mixing everything together. My mom preferred it served warm, but some people like to refrigerate it and enjoy it chilled. Give this healthy dessert a try and let me know what you think! Just a note: they don’t offer noodles here, only silken tofu and soy milk.