Golden Coin - Ewa Beach

The restaurant offers good Filipino specialty dishes. If you find yourself up early and want to avoid fast food chains, this is a great option if you're nearby, as they open at 5:00 AM. Keep in mind that it's a small establishment, so I wouldn't recommend dining in with more than two people.

The restaurant offers a good variety of hot dishes, fried snacks, and baked goods. I tried the turon, also known as banana lumpia in Hawaii. The outside was fantastic—crispy with a delightful sweet caramel coating. However, the plantain inside was somewhat dry and a bit tough. My family ordered the three-item combo plates and were quite pleased with the flavors of everything, including the dinuguan, or blood stew.

The staff is very friendly, and they offer an impressive variety of breakfast and lunch options. The selection of desserts is fantastic, too. Their Spanish rolls and pandesal are particularly popular and are made to order.