GrindWitTryz

"Sorry, I made the mistake of starting to eat my food before taking pictures. But this restaurant is very economical, cultural tasty, and friendly. Picture is the Kahlúa pig and the garlic shrimp. Highly recommend."

"This is close to the best Hawaiian food in Portland. Just has long waits and is a little pricey but it’s for good reason. The Hawaiian nachos are $27 but come with so much. I’ve eaten here many times but this time I just got the nachos delivered. Comes with full containers of ahi and pulled pork. Only negative was the pulled pork was the saltiest I’ve ever had."

"Service is friendly. Unfortunately they ran out of Kalua Pork and Walnut shrimp. Not a big dining area but folks eat quick and seating rotation flows consistently. Just didn’t dig the group behind us who took the last table while they were still waiting for their meals while we stood waiting with our meals in hand. Anyway, on to the food. Opinions vary but It was disappointing. We were famished after shopping downtown so we drove out here for this specific restaurant. While waiting in line, we noticed the folks dining were all teens/ college age so that should have been an indication cuz clearly these folks don’t cook regularly. We ordered the beef tips, garlic shrimp and chicken. Rice with both meals drowned in oil, Kalbi short ribs were all fatty, garlic shrimp drowned in oil with only pre crushed garlic (no flavor) on the shell which we peel off so the shrimp tastes like nothing but oil and the chicken was extremely dry to where we had to chew the pieces for a minute to break it down. $40 for two meals. Mac salad was decent. We have enjoyed genuine Aloha food on Oahu, Maui, Kauai and Big Island. Wished we enjoyed the Aloha food here but Happy we tried this place out. Thank You."

"This place is the definition of excellent value— the prices are incredible considering the MASSIVE portion sizes, and the food is delicious and savory. It’s a counter-serve spot and there’s limited seating inside; it was pretty crowded and busy on a Thursday during lunch. Most of the plates come with a side of double white rice and mac salad. The mac salad is super saucy and flavorful. My family of four got the following items: - Hawaiian Nachos: This was a literally overflowing plate that needed a rubber band to keep shut— it could easily feed 2+ people. It’s essentially a bed of nachos with tuna, pulled pork, and various sauces. The pulled pork was extremely tender and delicious, and the tuna was fresh and flavorful. The sauces elevated the flavor. The nachos were deeply fried and crispy with good taste but a little too oily. - Kalbi Short Ribs: The ribs were super flavorful, with an incredibly savory, umami, buttery flavor. The only issue was it was too rubbery and hard to chew. - Spicy Ahi Poke: Enjoyed this dish too-- the tuna was fresh and combined with the sauces, it was packed with sweet and savory flavor. - ‘Ono Chicken: My least favorite of the four, but still good. The katsu had a very crispy exterior, but the interior was a little dry. Portions-wise, we definitely could’ve been fine with just sharing two of the four, but I had no regrets being stuffed to the max while trying all four. — Price (relative to peers): 4.9/5 Food: 4.7/5 Ambience: 4.3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4.8/5"

"First and foremost, the portion size was remarkable. The plate was heaped with a generous serving of Ono chicken, making it an excellent value for money. It's safe to say that you won't leave this restaurant feeling hungry! Now, onto the taste - it was simply outstanding. The Ono chicken was cooked to perfection, with a crispy exterior and tender, flavorful meat on the inside. The seasoning was a harmonious blend of sweet and salty, offering a unique and mouthwatering experience. Moreover, the sides that accompanied the dish were equally impressive. The rice and mac salad complemented the chicken beautifully. The attention to detail in each element of the plate was evident. Only ask would have been for a little more sauce. The ambiance of the restaurant was nice but a little cramped given the number of people waiting in line. Overall it had a welcoming and comfortable atmosphere but I would suggest takeout unless you’re ready to eat in the back."