I never knew of a Thelma's in Waipahu, but apparently it's popular enough to open up a store here in the 9th island. \n\nI went 2 days ago to try it out and I am so glad I did!\n\nWent there for the lunch special. $6.50 for your choice of entree, that comes with rice, mac salad, a drink, and fruit salad for dessert! WOW. I was already impressed when I saw that near the register. I opted for the PInakbet, and my boyfriend got the Thelma's Special. They had ran out of mac salad that day, but the friendly lady at the register offered to give us some mixed pancit in place of it. I was cool with that! So we pay and take our seats, and dabble in the ridiculous game shows that seem to be endlessly playing on Filipino channels... well that and then a drama shortly after! \n\nWe get our lunch plates, and they are decently sized! For 6.50 including a drink, I honestly think it's a steal! \n\nI had a taste of my boyfriends Thelma's special and had to restrain my fork from ravaging his plate again! IT IS SO GOOD. I don't know about you guys, but that's the closest \"Lechon Kawali\" that I can get here in Vegas, and ALMOST identical to the dish I remember at my family parties in Hawaii! YUM\n\nMy pinakbet was... average, to say the least. The tastes were okay, I was expecting a very soupy dish, with A LOT of soft vegetables, but it was just okay. The eggplant in it had too tough/thick of a skin, and I just think it needed to be cooked a bit longer.\n\nIt's okay, we both finished our plates, down to the last rice grain!\nThen, our waitress came out with our fruit salad! Yay! Although it was a bit sweet for my taste buds, I am glad that it comes with some sort of dessert!\n\nAll in all, I would come back to this place to sample their other popular items! Service was great, and the restaurant was clean and inviting. Recommended for a fast, affordable meal.