Ate-Oh-Ate

First time in Portland so doing some searching I found it that there's a big population of hawaiian in the city so decided to look for one around. Hubby found this incredible restaurant I am so happy he did, from the decor to the food and the service it was actually an awesome experience. The korean chicken and the teriyaki were bomb, 10/10.

It is really hard not to give macaroni salad, when done right Hawaiian style, 5 stars. And at Ate-Oh-Ate, it is absolutely done right. Add to that huge portions and, again, how is this not 5 stars? I think the issue to me was some of the food just wasn't worth the price, with a particular miss being the pork katsu which was lacking in flavor that wasn't offset by a good complimenting sauce. But it wasn't just the pork katsu... The pulled pork, the korean chicken, and the hamburger also were fine, but not above fine. For the macaroni salad alone (gosh it's so addictive!), I'd come back and give other meats at Ate-Oh-Ate a shot. So still 4 stars, though a tiny bit of room for improvement!

I love everything about this place 100/10 some of the best Hawaii food spot in Portland. The vibe the food the staff all of it was spot on and a great experience! Check it out bring some friends! Recommend the Kalibi short ribs and the Mac salad! Super yummy! And this gotta be some of the chicken katsu in town

We don't really have many Hawaiian food places on the East coast so we had to try one while out here. My wife got the Loco Loco which she enjoyed. I got the Teriyaki Chicken and my only complaint was that it was a little cold. The macaroni salad was pretty good. I usually ignore it but I did like this one for a change.

Good service, amazing kalua pork and teriyaki chicken. Nice ambience. The dressing for the salad is reeeeallly good.

This was the best chicken cutlet and best mac salad I have ever had! Highly recommend!

Food was ok. The pulled pork was really dry. We ordered the Teriyaki Chicken+Kalua Pork and Loco Moco.

Came in excited to try the food but never got to as I sat forever without even being acknowledged. Finally just left. They didn’t seem busy, there was like one other person eating, and they seemed staffed. So I don’t know what was up.

This place is really good. A little bit of sunny Aloha spirit in rainy, wet, dank Portland. The workers are friendly and chill. The food is basic Hawaiian and comforting and smells great when it rolls up in front of you. Daughter had Kalua Pig and it was moist and very tasty. I had Loco Moco and although super simple they did it great. This burger was tender, the gravy delicious, the rice just right. The prices are fair, it is very inviting inside and I'd eat here any time I am in Portland.

I love this little eatery! The cashier was so friendly when we arrived here, which made us feel right at home. The process of ordering at Ate-Oh-Ate was easy. There was a chalkboard menu where we made our selection, ordered at the counter and paid, and then waited for our order and sat down to eat. The ambiance here is chill. There are plenty of rustic wooden tables to choose from for seating and cool table communal sauces to try. I shared a chicken katsu plate with two sides (macaroni and white rice) with my husband. The chicken katsu was cut thin and fried to crispy perfection! It was delicious and our food came out fast! I would highly recommend coming here.

How I heard of this place: Visiting friends in Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood, this was among the recommendations for places we could walk to from their home. We were given three or four options, and food from the Pacific Islands sounded most enticing. Type of cuisine: "Ate-Oh-Ate is a Hawaiian restaurant ...[w]ith a focus on delivering authentic Hawaiian-style food, Ate-Oh-Ate is dedicated to providing the finest and most delicious dishes possible. The restaurant group is composed of highly experienced culinary professionals who bring years of expertise to the table, ensuring that every dish is of the highest quality. At Ate-Oh-Ate, we use only the highest-quality ingredients in our dishes, including all-natural meats, fresh vegetables, and authentic products. We are dedicated to providing our guests with the best dining experience possible and take pride in offering food that's not only delicious but also nutritious." Ambiance: "In a warm and inviting family-friendly environment, guests can enjoy a variety of beers on draft or in bottles and cocktails, including our famous Mai Tai. Soak up some surf videos or catch the game on one of our TVs, all while enjoying the good musical vibes. ...and strive to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone. At the Woodstock location, disc golf enthusiasts can also check out our selection of signature discs. We offer a variety of molds and plastics and are proud to support local tournaments. Open every day, Ate-Oh-Ate is available for dine-in and take-out. Come and experience the taste of Hawaii in Portland at Ate-Oh-Ate." What I ordered: My sister and I wanted to share, so I took her top two, Korean Chicken ($15.95) - grilled boneless thighs with sweet, spicy Korean chili sauce, served with kimchi; and Shoyu Chicken ($15.95) - boneless chicken thighs simmered in shoyu, brown sugar, ginger and star anise with a side of mac salad. I also indulged in a Frozen Limeade ($6). What I loved: The Korean Chicken was great, slightly spicy but still easy to swallow. The food overall lacked the punch of flavor that we are used to in Hawaiian cuisine, but the portions were plentiful and filled us up! Why I loved it: A cute space with character - concrete walls, chalkboard menus, wooden tables/chairs in the long space, exposed wood in the tall ceilings, and calming forest green walls with silhouetted tree paintings. Cost: Average

I usually go to the other location but we were in this area and decided to stop and eat here. They were very busy even though it was a little early for lunch rush. Service was good but they were sure hustling to get food out. The food is the same as the other location. The portions are good and I love their sauce. They don't sauce the food too much so you can decide for yourself, but they do have it on the table along with other condiments for you to enjoy. It's pretty simple and I did notice on the menu that they offer plates with 2 options. Although I didn't get 2 items it's nice to know that may be an option in the future. I just really like their mac salad.

As a long time Big's Chicken fan, I was dismayed to see it replaced by another Hawaiian place. The katsu was quite wimpy, and the sauces kinda mid, but motchiko chicken and Mac salad saved it. Our cashier was very polite and kind. But $100 for 4 plate lunches and 4 drinks? Not even in Hawaii would you pay that. Bring back Big's.

This place was a little disappointing. I'll say the katsu had a rubbery taste to it when you're chewing on it. The sauce was a little different compare to Hawaii. The Mac salad and rice was fine. My expectation was really high when we came to this spot but I guess I was disappointed. Maybe I should try something else or maybe not at all. I don't think I'll be returning to this place. The service was great. You order at the counter and then seat yourself. There's plenty of seats inside where you can sit. There's also a menu on the wall when you walk in so you can decide before going up to the counter to order.

It's real simple: come here for lunch, order a chicken dish, and get the mac salad. I don't know why they offer a regular salad when it's hotter cousin that makes you question things is right there. You can even get extra mac salad in lieu of rice like a choose-your-own adventure book that ends with you gaining weight. Creative writing emphasizes not repeating words too often but check this: mac salad. It's both a noun and adjective meaning good. I don't even like mac salad that much but they're just doing it different over there. Hawaii took East Asian food, slapped on some early 20th century US food trends like spam and fake salads (not really their choice honestly), and are coming out with some of best hits in the kitchen. Go here for variety and side dishes, go to Chochu Local for better done meats. Skip the Kalua pork though. Chicken dishes are the safest bet

You order at the register and seat yourself. Came in on a Sunday afternoon and there were plenty of seating available. The cashier was quick and efficient, and it wasn't too long of a wait to get our food. I was just really disappointed in my meal. I got the loco moco and it all just lacked flavor. I also got a side of Mac salad which was okay as well. My partner said their Korean grilled chicken was okay as well. Felt the kimchi was bland.

Nice food nice service good energy............................................... .had parking lot in the back. We enjoyed dining here. We will come back again for sure..

We love Hawaiian food (nothing beats Hawaii) but we felt like we were there inside this place. The service was good and food was quick. Taste was great, I guess we are used to a thicker breading but hey this was good and maybe better for you? We got chicken katsu and mac and rice. So tasty. (We are also huge fans of Ono Hawaiian if that helps?) Plate is a good size, you could share for sure.

Not bad at all. I got the fried rice with spam and added an egg. I should have added two, but it was very tasty. My husband picked it up, so we didn't experience the ambiance. My son got the Korean chicken, and hubby got the katsu chicken. Both left nothing behind, so that's good. I always enjoy finding a Hawaiian food establishment because it reminds me of my 25th anniversary trip. I'll try more offerings here.

I had ate-oh-ate for the first time at a wedding recently and it was amazing. we doordashed it last night and it was SO GOOD!!! they gave us generous portions. thank you!

The service was really good no complain about that just personally the chicken katsu was not good no flavor and I've never had a sour katsu sauce and for 16$ not worth it :(

Lord have mercy, this was GOOD. My boy wanted teriyaki but also loves Hawaiian so ordered Door Dash from Ate oh Ate for something new. Haven't gotten his review yet but the Korean Chicken with kimchi that I ordered is kick ass. Mac salad is best ever. 10/10

Kalbi was on point. Kimchee is worth every leaf. And the Mac salad was super old school. Remind me of my aunties Mac salad. Daughter said Mochiko Chicken was really good, Loco Moco was perfect amd wife said the tofu curry was also good.

There's one thing about Hawaiian food that should be a reliable standard. Portion size. And I can't say ate-oh-ate understands that fully. But it's still good, just not to my expectations. I say kinda, because the entrees could be more. Their Mac salad is a bit bland. I got the Kalua pig, I don't know why they don't just say Kalua pork?.. and their Korean chicken which is essentially little warm kimchi mixed with mild hotness gochujang? The two entrees go together well though, and the char on the chicken is what goes it for me. We need more of that subtly. As for the cocktails, they're okay. The size is pretty decent though! Had the mai Thai and blue Hawaiian, it's what you'd expect. There's this unique sauce though that I'd recommend and was the highlight there. This vinegar water mixed with some sort of chili oil? Throw it on everything you want because honestly, it was good.

The food was pretty good and the service was great! The portion sizes are large as well! I definitely recommend giving this place a try.

Got the chicken katsu with a scoop of rice two scoop Mac. Only got one scoop of Mac but was charged extra. I tipped as well which kind of sucks cause I got charged extra. Didn't realise until I got to the park to eat

I really wanted to like this place but I was left disappointed. Ordered the Chicken Katsu and Loco Moco. The Katsu looked to pre-frozen no panko, it was more so like breaded chicken and thin. Some of the pieces were thinner than my chopsticks. McDonald's chicken nuggets are thicker than the Katsu and some bits were rubbery. The Katsu sauce had a weird taste to it too, not what I'm used to back in Hawaii. The Loco Moco patty was a little under cooked for my liking and you could taste the grill on it. Too charred for my liking. When the patty was cooking, the cook was cleaning the grill plates next to it. Not sure if that may have added to the taste. I know the gravy is homemade, a shiitake mushroom twist to it, but I like the simple brown gravy. I don't recommend this place and won't be returning.

Their Korean Chicken is so good that I used to crave it when I lived in Honolulu. Add a cocktail and you've signed yourself up for a great meal experience. Service is always friendly. Ambience is on par. They also have a great island music playlist that I want shared with me. It's truly nostalgic.

We got two spam musubi. (One spam musubi is about $4-5 - I forgot exactly how much one is but it's in that price range). The spam musubi was really delicious. There is a layer of spam and egg. The spam was your typical spam. The surprise here is the egg. It stole the show! The egg has green onion in it. It is a thin folded layer of egg so it isn't a thick piece of egg. It was really good and really made the spam musubi delicious! Definitely come try one if you need a quick bite if you're hungry but not that hungry ;)

Man-oh-man were we starved for some food after we spent the morning chasing waterfalls at the Waterfall Corridor! This was a place my boyfriend wanted to try out as he was craving some Hawaiian food, and it did not miss y'all! There is a small parking lot available behind the building though it does share with other businesses like Tusk and Matador East Portland. I do believe there is still street parking available though for those who aren't able to snag a spot in that lot. The menu was cutely designed in colorful chalk up top that's easy to read, and once you decide what you want, you can just go up to the counter and order. I had decided to get a combo plate of the teriyaki tofu and the kalua pig, while my boyfriend had gotten the teriyaki chicken plate. The wait wasn't too long, and the plate sizes were decent. I even had to take some of mine to-go as I couldn't finish it all. The plates do also come with white rice and macaroni salad. Flavor-wise we couldn't complain! Teriyaki was on point, and I'm so happy to report that the pork wasn't dry as I seem to always get some Sahara-dry pork whenever I order kalua at a new spot. My only gripe about this place was the price as both our plates were about $15 each. Like damn these be some dinner prices bro.

The ambience was great, the food was ono. Couldn't believe I found a restaurant owned by someone from my hometown. Hit the spot during a hard time. So much love and alohas. Will definitely be back.

Pretty good food, fun menu and fun atmosphere! Definitely got us ready for our trip to hawaii. Parking was a bit difficult. Mai tai was great!

Oldie but a goodie. I used to come here lots when I lived in the neighborhood. Seems like not a lot has changed other than prices from pre-pandemic times. Love love the mac salad and I wish they would flip the two dollops rice/one dollop max salad. Ha! Order at the counter, find seats, they bring you your food. Friendly staff, indoor seating that got pretty filled up on a Wednesday night. Street parking.

The food here is really good! Very Filling, I got the ribs, was kind of disappointed, there was little to no meat on the bone, mostly fat and gristle But the Mac salad was on point and the my friend got the Kalua Pig it was AMAZING !

It's not the worst Hawaiian food I've eaten but not the best either. The prtions were large, the teriyaki chicken was good, the pulled pork was over salted, and the Mac salad was bland. The location and parking are horrible. It's didn't feel safe parking in front of the busy street either.

Friendly staff. It was pretty quiet on a Sunday afternoon around 2:30. It took about 20 minutes for our food to come out. Both dishes were yummy and pretty good size portions for the price.

Big fan. It's been a long time for me I used to come here a lot in 2013-2015. I was out of state until about a year ago and this place is SO GOOD! If I'm really hungry I'll order Loco moco and sub chicken katsu instead of the burger. It's always filling but it's pretty hefty. A treat yo self style meal. The mai tai's are strong. I've had 2 before and I can see why they have a limit. I came in here a long time ago for the burger they entered into the burger week and it was excellent. I'm not sure if it's the same as the Arina burger but the description sounds the same. I live a lot closer now I'll be back soon. The place normally has surf videos or live sports on the tv. Service is order at the counter and they bring you the food. It's a great value and I'd be surprised if you didn't enjoy yourself here. My only complaint was the eggs were closer to fried and firm than over easy as I was expecting. I've been here about 10 times and this is the only time I've been even marginally bummed. Still 5 stars

Great service and big plates! Detailed breakdown below: **Service, 5/5** Very friendly staff, pretty quick service, and happy to answer all my questions. **Decor & cleanliness, 5/5** Fun Hawaiian theme throughout -- the drinks really make you feel like you're on a cute tropical vacation! **Price & portion, 4.5/5** Great amount of food for the price, but the quality of the meat wasn't the best. **Presentation, 5/5** Big piles of food, and the cutest cocktails! **Taste, 3.5/5** While most of the plates were great, some of the meat was a bit dry. The tonkotsu was crispy and pretty tasty, but the teriyaki chicken and pulled pork weren't juicy unfortunately.

We ordered lunch from here through DoorDash on a weekday and food came timely and warm. We ordered the loco moco, chicken katsu and a side of Mac salad between two people. In terms of price, you get a good amount of food for the price you pay. There is enough leftover for a second meal. The food was slightly disappointing - The loco moco was not very flavorful and I had to add salt. The katsu was very thin and there was more breading then meat. The Mac salad was also just okay.

It was excellent! Highly recommend! My Mom Lives in HI and this has the vibe! The food was excellent, service great and the Mai Tai was bomb! Can't wait to go back! Mahalo!

I can't tell you... The parts of the food we received that were still warm from our Uber Driver were okay... which consisted of the teriyaki chicken... Everything else was soggy and cold... I know our Uber Eats taking over an hour wasn't their fault - but it seems like they would have waited to put our food in the boxes until a driver was near by or there... I think I would try it in person... but no way I would recommend this place for take out...

Although I did not think it was a five star meal , but I cant really bring myself to fault anything and hence the five stars. we walked in for lunch and unlike other places in town this time of the year, they were not jam-packed. The ambience is very casual and low-key .Nothing fancy but they had everything one would need. We ordered at the counter and sat down with our drinks and the food arrived within 15 minutes of ordering it .We had the - Curry Bowl - Really thick curry with Sweet Potato, Carrots, Onions and Kale and comes with Steamed Rice. I got the Pork Cutlet along with it . Grilled Korean Chicken - The chicken was cooked in Spicy Sweet Korean Sauce and came with Won Bok Kimchi and mac Salad . Sufferin Bastard - It was a good cocktail , however tasted just like a dark and stormy which they also had on the menu. I personally was not able to find the difference between those two drinks . The portion sizes are generous and the prices match the quantity and quality of food . Service was alright , honestly in a setting like this you cant really expect a service but the lady at the counter was friendly .

Came here as we had to wait for our table at a neighboring restaurant near by and we could not wait so we had to come in for a light snack before our actual meal YES, you read that right. We came here for a light snack before brunch. so me and my sis decided to check em out and come in for a light bite. We ordered a sandwich plate which also came with a side of mac & cheese with the sandwich we cut in half. Also we both ordered a drink each to help pair with our selection of food. Food and drinks both were really delish and we enjoyed them all. Hospitality was great and staff was super friendly as well.

My daughter and I were visiting Portland recently for a conference and ordered Ate-Oh-Ate delivered to our hotel for dinner one evening. There were so many delicious looking items to choose from and some good alcohol options as well. We had the chicken katsu with macaroni salad and korean chicken with rice. Both soooo good! I ordered a local beer and my daughter ordered a mai tai. It was so cute and even came with a lime slice and a paper umbrella. I would definitely order again if I'm in the area.

Awesome shoyu chicken and super yummy mac salad. The mai Tai is a win win. I came here with my wife and daughter and we had a fantastic lunch. We ordered the Shoyu chicken plate as well as the Tofu plate and both of these items were very good. The shoyu chicken plate comes with marinated chicken thighs and a scoop of white rice and macaroni salad. The Tofu plate came with slices of very firm teriyaki marinated tofu and scoop of rice and salad. The tofu was excellent and our daughter loved it. They have this awesome lime hot sauce that you can add to your chicken or tofu and this really elevated the flavor level of our dishes. The macaroni salad was super bomb and we can't wait to come visit for lunch again. If they could make the Shoyu chicken in a shredded version like Noho's I would be in heaven with this place. The staff was super friendly and the food came out very quick.

Ate - oh - ate is amongst my top five Hawaiian places in Portland. Every-time I order, the food is consistently delicious. My go-to here is the Kalbi ribs with rice and mac. I also order the fried rice with the Portuguese sausage which is a must try! They also offer protein a la cart options which is nice when you want to create a combo! Their macaroni salad is stand out and a go to for folks who have really high standards in that area. The shop is also a great place to sit and eat, which it's casual vibe and Hawaiian music playing in the background.

We ordered Chicken Katsu- dry but alright Korean Chicken with Mac salad - really good Teriyaki chicken with green- very good Poke bowl- delicious with green Service is fine Decent sitting, pretty relaxing

Delicious food. Their Mac salad is my favorite. Docking a point because they charged me 50 cents for one small packet of sriracha.

Some of the more tender Kalbi that I've had! Full of flavors and well-cooked. Similarly for the Korean Chicken. Not what I initally thought since it's more of Teriyaki Chicken but still super good. Moist chicken. Perhaps a bit too charred. Another favorite was the Teriyaki Tofu! Again, very soft and flavorful. Decent Mac Salad and Veggie Fried Rice to go with their proteins as well. A super solid spot for Hawaiian food.

After a long day of moving, I wanted to order something filling but not too heavy so went with hawaiian food. Luckily this restaurant was delivering pretty late and it was the perfect type of food after a long day. FOOD: I ordered the fried rice with Portuguese sausage, teriyaki chicken and the spam musubi. They also had to-go cocktails so decided to try both the Mai Tai & Chinese Sombrero (a tequila-based summery drink). The drinks were way too sugary for me but my partner who has more of a sweet tooth liked them. The alcohol is pretty strong! The spam musubi has egg in it which was a nice surprise and delicious. The fried rice was okay - it was a bit too oily and sweet for me. The teriyaki chicken was so good - I'm usually not a chicken person but it was so juicy and flavorful. AMBIANCE: N/A since we did takeout. SERVICE/PRICE: It was fair for the amount of food they give you. It can definitely last 2-3 meals per entree. Food & Beverages: 3.7 Ambiance & Cleanliness: N/A Price Point: 3.5 Overall Experience: 3.5

This is a hawaiian place. Got a pretty good mix of Korean and Japanese flavors. It's almost a self serve place. You order, take the number, they bring food to your table when ready, you put the dishes away. Kimchi and macaroni salad was delicious. Their Korean chicken plate reminded me of chicken bulgogi. Chicken was delicious too. The curry was on the sweeter side but delicious and had a homely vibe.

I visited Ate-Oh-Ate for dinner and got a plate lunch to go! It's located on East Burnside so there is some parking on East Burnside and in the side streets. The 20 bus line is another good option to use to get there. I enjoyed that they had Hawaiian music playing and Hawaii decor. There are good Hawaiian and Korean meat dishes to pick from. They also also sounding cocktails. I got a Korean chicken and pork katsu plate with Mac salad and rice. I like having mixed plates when I'm eating plate lunch so it was nice that I could do that. The pork katsu was a bit dry but still good. The sauce that came with it was kind of mustardy or vinegary. It was a decent sauce. The Korean chicken was sweet and slightly spicy. It was delicious. The kimchi was solid too. The Mac salad was great and it had a good mayonnaise to macaroni ratio. The rice was fluffy and good. Overall, a great dinner and there was enough food for leftovers for me as well.

Fire! Really loved this place! Only downside is it was super stuffy inside as Portland had a heat wave that weekend. Parking is street, but shouldn't be hard to find. I originally wanted to come here because of the Portland sandwich week, but the mixed plate also did not disappoint! Loved the flavoring of the shoyu chicken and Mac salad was definitely my jam. They have their own customized sauces which puts a little twist on the meal. Try it once!

Off the charts delicious food! Teriyaki chicken cooked to perfection with so much flavor. Mouth watering pineapple coleslaw. Delicious macaroni salad. Can't recommend this place enough!!

Yummy food, good portion sizes. Food is made to order and pretty quick. I recommend the teriyaki chicken.

I loveee their Katsu Chicken. The sauce that it comes with is mildly sour in a good way and really goes with the chicken. I usually order it with 2 sides of rice instead of a mac. The mac is not the best, but the chicken is great! I would recommend their Korean Chicken as well. It is very flavorful.

I didn't know I would like Hawaiian food so much! I tried the loco moco and every part of it was great! The rice was cooked perfectly, the burger was juicy and flavorful, the egg was spot on, and the gravy... oh my... the shiitake mushroom gravy was so flavorful I could have had just that on the rice! This meal was so good I tried it again a week later and I verified it was just as good the second time!