If you visit Honolulu's Chinatown, this is the one concentrated spot where you will get the full impact of the neighborhood in one broad swipe. It's not completely Chinese per se because, for example,

Everything you would expect for food court restaurants in Chinatown. Not too many tables, but we were able to snag one. Great place for family style eating. Tasty food and friendly people!

I really enjoyed going to Maunakea Market in Chinatown. It was refreshing to visit, as I got pretty tired of the tourist areas in Waikiki. This seemed like a more local, authentic experience. The food