bEASTside Kitchen

This was our first time dining here, and we came based on Beatrice’s recommendation. Overall, it was a pleasant experience. While the chicken was a little on the dry side for our taste, the shrimp and the local-style fried rice were absolutely delicious and really stood out. The staff was very friendly and welcoming, which made our visit even more enjoyable. We would definitely consider coming back to try more items on the menu.

A locally owned restaurant in a strip mall. I stopped in after hiking just on a whim after seeing it online. There were two lovely Hawaiian ladies working here. They were so pleasant and they explained the menu to me. The food was very good, certainly a lot better than the food in the tourist areas . It was also a very nice chill atmosphere. If you're in the area, I would highly recommend stopping by for a bite to eat. Its always better to support local, hard-working business owners than the tourist places.

Came here for the first time with my friend. I ordered the 3 choice combo plate (pork belly, umami shrimp, and bbq guava fried chicken). It bit pricey, but the plate is packed. The pork belly was super tender and tasted similar to Big City Diner guava ribs. The umami shrimp was super delicious and garlicky. The boa guava fried chicken was probably the best entree. It was very crispy yet packed with flavor and juiciness. I didn't really taste any guava flavor, but it was more on the Korean Fried Chicken from Zippys taste. The staff is fast and friendly. Lots of parking and lots of tables to dine at.

We stopped by without doing any research, and everything exceeded our expectations! The restaurant and restroom were immaculately clean. The service was awesome! We visited around 10 am on a Wednesday and although there was only one server, Jon, he handled everything efficiently. Jon greeted us warmly, showed us to our table, and took our order. He even apologized for the wait, although we didn't feel like we'd been waiting long. As more customers arrived, Jon continued to check on us regularly. I was thoroughly impressed! The food portions were generous and we enjoyed both the guava fried chicken and BBQ pork belly. However I highly recommend the BBQ pork belly!! it was incredibly tender and flavorful! While the food may have been served a bit slowly, it was clear that each dish was freshly made and served with care

The service was great. And the type of slow that means you know it is being cooked FRESH! What is pictured is the 3 of 5 pieces I could not eat. It is a large plate.

Skip the Waikiki tourist traps and drive east.. guava BBQ chicken is the real deal. Laid-back vibe 🤙 perfect stop along the scenic coastline drive or Hanauma Bay.

We went for lunch on a Friday as a group of 4. Service was quick and friendly, but the restaurant was not packed. Maybe 6 tables. We ordered nachos and the cold spicy tofu. The others in our group ordered furikake ahi and guava chicken. Portions for all were large. The cold spicy tofu was good, and had a nice crunchy Umami oil on it, but the kimchi was not good. It was a little watery and not much flavor, even for fresh kimchi. The nachos were good, but the chips reminded me of basic grocery store bagged chips. Freshly fried tortilla chips would have made this dish so much better. Overall we left happy; our bill with 2 Ohana plates, an oyster shooter, and waters was $51.

Amazing service & food. Came during happy hour. The fries were so good, the pork belly was juicy and flavorful, the Mac salad was also delicious and prices were fair. Especially during happy hour!!

Amazing!!!!! Came here for our Christmas luncheon on Christmas Eve. They were available and able to seat 11 of us. Food was ONO, service seemed glitchy. We didn't know who was serving us the first 15 minutes or where we were sitting and had to ask for menus but after that it was perfect. Great local place, great local food and awesome people. Food was so good our guys ate it all! 10/10

Super yummy!!! Highly recommend the garlic umami shrimp and the guava BBQ chicken. Ambience is like a family-friendly sports bar vibe.

Beastside Kitchen - Hawaiʻi Kai Stopped by Beastside Kitchen in Hawaiʻi Kai and had a great experience overall. I ordered the Pastele Nachos, and they were really solid. At first glance it didn't look like a ton of chips, but it turned out to be the perfect chip-to-meat ratio--every bite had plenty of flavor without feeling dry or overloaded. It was a bit on the salty side, but honestly nothing a cold beer couldn't wash down. The staff was friendly and welcoming, and the space is great for groups, whether you're out with friends or family. They also offer happy hour from 3pm-6pm, plus late-night hours Thursday through Sunday from 9pm to close, which makes it an easy choice any time of day. Overall, good food, good vibes, and a solid spot in Hawaiʻi Kai worth checking out.

Lunch is between the hours of 1100a thru 200p. Ordered online via Local by Toast...dining app. My burger was on the counter 20 minutes later. I requested Beastside Kitchen's Makapu'u Sunrise Burger. It could be renamed Sunset ( you will drown if you go in the ocean after consuming this Beast ) as it is a hefty sandwich: 1/3 lb. Wagyu patty, fried egg, bacon, and cheese, with aioli on the side. It didn't need the aioli as it was quite flavorful. Patty was medium-rare. Also, comes with a side...I chose kim chee to cut through the oil and fat. Newly built bar is sitauted at the front right of the dining area and stage is back, and center. Live music ( usually ) performed Thursday-Sunday evenings.

... located in the Niu Vally center " Beastside" be serving up amazingly delicious grinds ,creative cocktails drinks & beers with their newly renovated addition of a seated bar lounge area... this is so nice!!! Mary leading the new bartender's cast of local star 's with Maya & Amanda .. had to check them out!!!...this was so spectacular as I had their incredibly delicious Adobe pork fried rice ( so tender & juicy) & a few ice cold Heinekens... (ohhh hell yeahaaa) ... fantastic new early/ late happy hours, local bands & karaoke will make for funtimes again & again..

hoooo braddah check em out, you hungry? Run over to beastside kitchen cuz you won't regret it. Couldn't decide if I want try some fried chicken or garlic shrimp.... Say less. Gottem BOTH. And the grindz here are Who else selling guava bbq chicken? No one, that's who. Go chance it like right now and thank me later

If you're seeing this, you should absolutely go to Beastside Kitchen! We came in on a Friday night at 9:50 and were told we could order, just couldn't get anything from the grill. We got the shrimp, pork belly, and guava chicken and none of them disappointed! Garlic umami shrimp is soooo good and flavorful. Waitress said since they deep fry it, you can eat the shell of the shrimp. Definitely try it, half our table liked it better w the shell on because more flavor. My friend reallyyy enjoyed the pork belly as well. And the guava chicken was so so tasty! So much so that we came back a second day and brought my friend's mom. And speaking of coming on a Friday night, we came in and there was a singer on stage with a really engaged audience. It was a good time with a good meal and that's really all you could ask for on a Friday night! They had a schedule full of events including an old school night. I'll definitely be back on my next trip!

Came here for the first time with my friend. I ordered the 3 choice combo plate (pork belly, umami shrimp, and bbq guava fried chicken). It bit pricey, but the plate is packed. The pork belly was super tender and tasted similar to Big City Diner guava ribs. The umami shrimp was super delicious and garlicky. The bbq guava fried chicken was probably the best entree. It was very crispy yet packed with flavor and juiciness. I didn't really taste any guava flavor, but it was more on the Korean Fried Chicken from Zippys taste. The staff is fast and friendly. Lots of parking and lots of tables to dine at.

Great service, large portions, awesome food! Heard there's live music too! Can't wait to go back!

Come on!!! A place shouldn't be this good. I honestly don't give many places high ratings but this place is different. Worth driving away from Waikiki to have aunty serve you. You can feel the love. It was actually the 2nd day of their breakfast offerings but it tastes like it's been around for decades. I got the big pua'a moco ( ps. the pork belly on it was THE most tender and disintegrates in your mouth with huge savory flavor... it was more tender than any ramen pork belly I've had), adobo fried rice (The OG) , and they let me get Kalbi ribs on the side! I wanted to gate keep about this spot initially. But it's just that good.

The place was great! Easy parking options. The staff were very welcoming, patient and friendly. My friend and I split umami fries and a mix plate. You can customize the mix plates to your preferences. It allowed us to share and try a few different things. It's a great place to watch the game or hang out with friends.

Great local style food! Super flavorful. Located in niu valley. Plenty of parking in the lot out front.

We felt a little lazy yesterday so we decided to get takeout from Beastside Kitchen. This place was recommended to me by a family member, however, I had never tried it before. I was very excited by the photos and menus online. We called to place an order, and our food was ready for pickup in about 20 minutes. I don't like to start a review negatively, but I was very disappointed because they forgot our poke. I had been craving it all day, and it was the first thing that we ordered on the phone, so I was sad to see it missing. That being said, the other food was still good. We ultimately got the shrimp plate with kimchi and mac salad, the kimchi tofu, and the garlic umami fries. I don't usually like mac salad, but this was the first place where I found myself reaching for seconds. The tofu was yummy, and it was very seasoned and flavorful with the kimchi. My favorite was the fries--they were so crispy, even though we ordered it takeout. The fry sauces I recommend ordering on the side; I think it helped preserve the crispiness. Plus, the fries themselves are already very seasoned, so I didn't even need the sauces. Overall, it was a good experience. Maybe I can come back and try the poke another day. But if I come back, I will definitely be reordering the fries!

Went for breakfast and they now open at 7am! Had the adobo fried rice and companion ordered the Kalbi and eggs. Kalbi was sliced and soft with great taste. Adobo was tasty/ soft and nice pieces in rice. Great meal so went back for dinner next day. Lettuce wrap had shrimp and great flavor. Side salad was nice greens with nice papaya vinaigrette. Pork Bao!.... So soft and big serving of ingredients! Service was local style friendly, nice. Next time want to go for their music nights!

We've never done a sit down meal here. We always order takeout. I like the shrimp dish. It's cooked just right so the shrimp is tender / very tasty and not over done. Also the pork belly plate is delicious as well as the pork belly in a bun. We have tried other dishes and they don't disappoint.

Went in for Breakfast. Food presentation was very nice, and server gave us good service. Ambiance was comfy

Went photo shooting on the east side of O'ahu on Saturday and needed a food break. I always have a problem figuring out what I'm going to eat and where to get it. After driving all the way to Kaimuki and not wanting to get in any of those crowded parking lots I ended up back at 'Aina Hina Shopping Center. Not feeling it. Got on yelp and saw Beastside Kitchen (Niu Valley Shopping Center). Checked out the menu and called in an order. The woman that answered the phone was soooo pleasant and apologized for putting me on hold cause it was busy. No worry, beef curry. No, I didn't order beef curry. I ordered a Loco Moco. Da classic kine. but, to my surprise. It wasn't classic it was, in my words, Supa dupped. With the crunchy fried onions on top and everything. Patty was cooked perfectly. I ordered it medium. The mac salad was kinda weird when i first tasted it alone but along with the gravy and burger. SHE GO! So, this long story was just to let you know that the Loco Moco at Beastside is to LEGIT TO QUIT! yup, Im old. Go get um. you not gonna be sorry. ola, out.

Walked in- would not serve us said kitchen is closed. Was only 9:10pm. So sad. Unfortunately for this restaurant, they will never see my $$.

Went back to beastside kitchen and tried to Umami Fries. This was probably my favorite dish I've tried so far. But it's just too expensive for my budget. I'll give an extra star because service was consistently good and the Umami fries is a unique side dish where the fries are crispy brown with delicious sauce on it. Probably wont come back unless prices get cheaper

We have been to Beastside Kitchen several times. It's a welcome addition to East Honolulu's restaurant selection. They always seem to be busy when we go and the waiters have always been friendly. It's in the Niu Valley Shopping Center so parking is easy. For some the reason the food is a little too flavorful for my taste. I've had several dishes, the garlic shrimp, guava chicken, umami fries, and spicy tofu (the spicy tofu is my favorite dish so far.) I know that we will return since my husband absolutely loves the seared ahi, so I'll try some other dishes on the menu.

Food was pretty good. Big portions, friendly service and spacious dining area. Kid friendly as well with the Keiki menu. Delicious burger. Juicy with thick patty. However my friend chicken was way too sweet and the meat wasn't as juicy as I hoped. Fried corn dog and fries for the kid also tasted like frozen food. We enjoyed the dessert though! Overall a decent spot for breakfast or lunch if you're in the area.

First time visit Pros: Parking available in the lot that is shared with Hanyang and Gyotaku. Casual restaurant with lots of tables and a menu with items that can be single orders, and mixed plate option with some of their more popular foods, or family-style plates. Staff is attentive and friendly. Of all the food we had (read more below), the one I'd order - but in a different way - is the pork belly. The pork belly was flavorful and tender especially with the pickled onions, but the bao dish had too much sauce. Cons: Food was disappointing, especially with such good reviews. We ordered the furikake fries, pork belly bao, and the mixed plate with the guava chicken and the garlic shrimp. The latter three are the most popular items, according to our server. Items with sauces were overly sauced, so therefore, quite salty. The guava chicken was over cooked. The shrimp had to be peeled, so I peeled away all the coating on the outside. Rice was dry. Per my friend, mac salad was not good. Pass on this place.

I heard about this location from our tour guide on the Blue Line of the Waikīkī Trolley yesterday. He pointed it out to us from the trolley. The location is in a shopping plaza. The inside had unique decor but is welcoming upon entering. The hostess was was quite informative on the types of food they have, their bestsellers, and the dishes that put them on the map. We ordered the Guava BBQ Fried Chicken, Garlic Umami Shrimp, and Pork Belly Umami Fried Rice. The Guava BBQ Fried Chicken was tasty but fried too hard for us. I didn't taste the guava at all so that was a little disappointing. The Garlic Umami Shrimp most of the flavor and seasoning was on the shell of the shrimp and not the shrimp itself. The flavor was amazing. I would just love more of it on the shrimp as I bit into and ate the shrimp. The garlic flavor was consistent throughout. Pork Belly Umami Fried Rice was simply amazing it had so much flavor. Tender pork belly fried with premium rice, house Umami sauces, white and green onions topped with furikake and Umami aioli. Furikake is a Japanese seasoning. The rice was my favorite dish and may go back for more.

Saw the place on Instagram, looked good, got there, was about to be seated, then saw 20% gratuity for party of 5 or more AND 3% foe credit card fees, so had we sat down, it would have been extra 23%!?!? , so we bought it to go. Everything was super salty, pork belly bao was prob the best of the 3 items. But we prob won't be going back.

After a scenic trip to Sandy Beach, we stopped by Beastside Kitchen for lunch. It's a great casual spot offering Hawaiian and Pacific Rim dishes, along with a nice selection of cocktails. The restaurant is located in a small strip mall next to Kings Food Market, with plenty of parking available. The interior features a laid-back, casual decor with booths lining the walls and tables in the center. There's also a small stage at the back of the restaurant for live music, adding to the relaxed atmosphere. Although it was a bit busy for just one waitress, she was fantastic--friendly, attentive, and quick to recommend some local favorites, which we eagerly ordered: Guava Fried Chicken - Moist and flavorful with a subtle hint of guava. A few pieces were unfortunately dry, possibly overcooked or reheated. Garlic Prawns - Cooked perfectly--crispy, buttery, and rich with garlic. Pork Bao - Add a slice of pickled onion and the first bite is outstanding: savory, juicy, and tender. Just don't let it sit too long, or the bun may get soggy from the pork juices. Steamed Rice - Perfect for soaking up all that delicious garlic butter. The portion sizes were generous--just right for four adults. Overall, a delicious and satisfying lunch experience! We will be back again soon.!

So good we went twice in 1 week!! Go during happy hour (3-6). The waitresses are super sweet and everything comes out FAST. So much garlic umami goodness in everything we ordered. Their guava bbq fried chicken and garlic umami shrimp are the most popular items for a reason!!! Trust! My fiance loves their oyster shooters too, there's 2 types but the beast side shootah is his fav. We also tried the pastels nachos, they're good but a tad salty. There was a drink I had, I can't remember the name hit it had lilikoi sorbet in it and it was SO GOOD. If you like fruity and slightly sweeter drinks get it. It had a nice refreshing taste and it was pretty strong. They also have taco Tuesdays, the pork and fish were both really good! Kinda not super authentic tacos (they added shredded Mexican blend cheese instead of cotija, and the toppings were nothing special) but they satisfied the craving just fine. Their margaritas are YUM and cheap during taco Tuesday. It is a littleeee on the pricey side if you're not getting HH items but the portions are big. Go with a group and share everything. Wanna go during the live music sometime, both times we went there wasn't any :( I think they said it music starts at 7 pm

A hidden gem on the east side of the island! I seen this place so many times on social media and decided to finally come out and try it! I'll make this short and sweet! Service: Very friendly staff! When we came it was early they had just opened, so it wasn't crowded at all, we got seated right away and served right away as well. Food: The pastele nachos were delicious, the Ahi was super ono, and the pork belly was surprisingly really good as well. We also got a lilikoi pie to go, which honestly didn't make it home because I ate it all lol it was so bomb. I will definitely be back to try more of the items on the menu.

I haven't been there in awhile. I guess since they put in the bar and took out the booths. The menu had a lot more items or maybe I had just never gone for lunch. Anyway, went today with a large party. Everyone's meal was a lot of food. Unfortunately I ordered the clams. Very disappointing. The clams were tiny. The meat was smaller than a dime and seemed overcooked. Not at all plump. There were about 20 small clams so I basically paid $1 per small clam. I could've gotten a 2 item combo, eggs benny or loco moco for the less $$. Felt alittle ripped off. Other than that, our server was great and so was the ambiance. Please note that they charge 3% if you use a credit card.

Went for breakfast and had the roast pork Loco Moco. that's thing was so ono! four solid peices of pork, nice gravy, comes with pickled onions and I asked for a side of Mac salad too. 100% Broke da mouth

Has lots of parking. Inside of the restaurant isn't a hole in the wall but jus right. The staff was very friendly and helpful. Lots of local menu options. Prices is reasonable. We ordered, pastele nachos, noodles, shrimp, guava chicken and for dessert brownie with ice cream. Very ono. They also have live entertainment. You can check their calendar to see who is scheduled the whole month. *support local!

Good food. Staff gave awesome service.Nice and spacious seating. Planning on coming again for the dancing and live music.

Great music, the Pork Belly Bao and Umami shrimp were delicious! Definitely will go back to try other signature dishes. Staff very pleasant and patient with our big group during their busy holiday period .

Beastside kitchen is an absolute gem and huge congratulations to Kiko and Jon on creating such an outstanding restaurant and bar. The food is exceptional, packed with flavorful local grinds that keep you coming back for more. The atmosphere is warm, inviting, and always buzzing with good vibes. the music never misses, setting the perfect tone. Whether you're stopping by for dinner or settling in for a late night hangout. The staff is incredibly friendly with Kiko being the heart of the place-always greeting with a smile and a hug. Beastside Kitchen is also one of the best spots around for late-night food and karaoke. If you're looking for great eats at a reasonable price, great people and fun, this is your place.

Took the whole family to Beastside Kitchen for brunch for the first time. The reviews were great and so we were very excited to see if the food lived up to what we read. Good news, it did! The storefront is located in a small shopping strip and easy to find. Lots of parking outside and we were even able to drive up and drop off our elderly family member right at the front door. The decor inside is simple and local family style which brings about a nice relaxed environment. Sometimes these kinds of casual places can have bland food but the food was incredible. Our dishes took a while to come out. Apparently they had a large catering order going out right before our order. But the staff were really nice and were attentive to us the whole time and kept us smiling. They really took good care of us from our keiki to our kupuna. The kids loved watching football on the big screens set up in each corner. Each and every one of us loved our food! I got a two choice mixed plate with the Garlic Umami Shrimp and the Crunchy Garlic Kim Chee Tofu and oh man, it was so ono! The sauce mixed into the rice and I couldn't stop eating even after finishing the main dish. The garlic shrimp had a nice crispy outer coating with tons of flavor and cooked to perfection. The tofu is uncooked but goes perfectly with the garlic kim chee topping which is loaded on top. I loved the crunch that was mixed in. Hubby got the loco loco and he said it was tender and flavorful. If anything he'd want a bit more umami to the gravy but he ate it all up and said he'd order it again. Grandma got the pork belly and it was tender and had large portions of meat. We were all eyeing it. It was a giant portion and she finished it off! She chose the picked onions and mac salad to go with and both were really excellent. The onions were crisp and added a good punch of zing to the dish. Our kids loved the tempura fish (toppings on the side) and the mini dawgs. Every single one of us at the table raved over their fries. We treated the kids to the brownies as well and they were hot with the perfect amount of ice cream on top. Needless to say, we're putting this on our regular rotation going forward.

We, a party of five, were there for lunch last Friday. The waiter was top notch. He was there to refill water, let us order on our time (neither rushing us or letting us sit for long stretches of time), made recommendations (so we ordered family style) and even offered to slightly alter menu (like letting us know if we ordered the bar which normally came in fours he would make it five) and checking on us after the food was served. Granted it was a slow day but he was the only one on duty during lunch. The food was ample and tasty. We had the guava chicken, shrimp, Asian salad and noodles. Even with five there was plenty left over for us to take home. The guava chicken was deep fried, boneless and very moist (and yes, I have had thighs that were fried and very dry). So I assume the chicken must have been marinated in the guava sauce overnight. The shrimp was crispy and well seasoned. The salad was nicely balanced-I usually don't like onions but their pickled onions added a bit of tang and spice. And the noodles seemed to have a bit of everything- including the pork that would have been in the bao. What I appreciated was that the waiter allowed us to pick our table. Even if he knew it wouldn't be crowded, he was kind enough to push two four tops so that what would normally be an eight top for the five of us. (There was already an eight top seated and another eight top behind them that we could have taken).

I went to their jazz night, which is held once a month on Tuesdays. On Tuesdays, the tacos are a good deal. My friend ordered a fish burger. Both the tacos and the burger were delicious. If you love music and want to gather with family and friends for fun, this is the place for you. 月に1回ある火曜日のジャズナイトに行きました。火曜日は、タコスが、お得です。友人は、魚のバーガーを頼んでいました。タコスもバーガーも美味しいです。音楽が好きで、気軽に、家族、友人が、あつまり、楽しむのは、ここが、ピッタリです。

Ono Lucious grinds and live music great service and all around vibe. Staff is so loving and choke ALOHA

Started with umami fries and finished off with loco moco pork belly! Absolutely amazing! Ceviche on point!

I've been moving away from greasy food lately but this place had great ratings so I decided to give it a try. The food was greasy alright. I ate so much I went to bed with a stomach ache. The nacho chips left more to be desired (and why wasn't the cheese melted?) The waiters were very attentive, I think we had 3 following up on our table at one point. Overall, I wouldn't personally go back, but I could see why it had great reviews.

One of my family's favorite places to eat on the island! We were only here for two days left when we came here for the first time and it was so good we decided to stop by again before we left. From the two instances I've experienced dinner is much less crowded than lunch. We actually stopped by for lunch and they had closed the kitchen bc they received a large order prior to when we arrived. We were bummed but the owner gave us a coupon to redeem the next time we came (which happened to be later that night). Lots of food for the price, service is good and fast, plus there was live music that Saturday night. - Garlic Umami shrimp: 5/5 my family agreed it's the best we've ever had - Guava Chicken: 5/5 a little too heavily fried but the flavor was sooo good - BBQ Pork Belly: 5/5 the meat was so tender and basically fell apart on your fork - Mac Salad: 5/5 special acknowledgment for the Mac salad bc dang it's good

If you can't read this with a pidgin accent then you don't belong eating here Food is Bomb. The guava chicken straight smashed! Loco moco with over easy eggs, mayjah! Cant say enough about this place and best yet they are LOCALLY OWNED!!!!! Didn't even have time to take pictures, that's how ono the food was. Blessings to Beastside Kitchen

Pan crusted ahi- so delish!! Plus an awesome band to make the vibe just perfect! Service was friendly and awesome!

The place is big and spacious. There's plenty of parking in the area. The hostess was really nice and we were sat right away BUT nobody went to take our orders or even offered water for 25-30 minutes until we asked one of them if anyone will ever take them. They took the orders and gave water to the other people who were sat after us. The food was delicious, but not enough rice. They also forgot/missed one of our orders and we had to ask for it.

TL;DR Delicious local kine grindz in Niu Valley. Furikake Crusted Ahi = ONO Guava BBQ Fried Chicken = ONO Garlic Umami Shrimp = ONO ----- What a gem. My wife and I needed to run some errands in Hawaii Kai and stopped in for lunch here based on some Yelp searching. My wife ordered a Liliko'i Iced Tea to start, which was extremely refreshing. I couldn't decide on what to have, so I asked our server. She recommended the fried chicken and the garlic shrimp, which are their signature dishes (as well as the BBQ Pork Belly). Both were incredibly flavorful and cooked perfectly. The accompanying mac salad was killer. I thoroughly enjoyed my meal and will likely stick to this order when I undoubtedly return. My wife ordered the furikake ahi, which she loved. She commented that the aioli and the toppings complimented the fish perfectly. She was a big fan. We will certainly be returning here any time we need a quick and delicious bite and are travelling to/from Hawaii Kai.

I stopped for lunch here on the way back from the beach. We took our food to go since we were rushing for a flight back home and the service was very quick! This place is such a cute local spot, and the guava chicken was to DIE for. My friends and I can't stop talking about how good it was. I would hop on a plane back to Hawaii just to have this chicken again.

Did a take out order around 1130am and was glad to see wasn't too busy. Had a few families seated inside. This was my first time here so I didn't know they had such a nice dining area. I ordered the furikake ahi on the suggestion of person who took my order and I'm glad I did! They were right, furi ahi is where it's at! So this, to me, is a beautifully done rendition of ahi katsu. Similar sauces- spicy aioli and unagi or teri sauce and a nice fry in it. The ahi was done well, not dry or over cooked which is common. The difference was the pico de gallo on top. Even if the ahi was dry had so much stuff on top I would have been fine with it. Not too much where it overpowers the ahi flavor but enhances it quite nicely! I got pickled onion on the side and THAT was on point! So many places get this classic side dish wrong so I'm beyond stoked to see it done right. Good onion flavor, tangy, little bit spicy (not too much!) and little bit sweet. Went perfectly with the ahi. I will be bringing my family back for a sit down meal very soon. I overheard one of the staff (maybe one of the owners) talking to one obnoxious customer (sitting inside 20 minutes and had to listen to him cuss and talk so loud about how he could beat someone up smh) the staff member was kind and engaging. I give him props because even though the customer was giving him compliments it sounded like such an uncomfortable conversation! Anyways, if you're in the area, STOP HERE AND EAT!!

Just a quick update. I got the 2 item combo to go - guava chicken & garlic shrimp. The online menu said the cost was $22 but they actually charge an extra $4 for the 2nd item. With tip it came out to over $30 for one plate to go. That is very pricey! The taste was good, but just not worth the price. The guy at the register said that if I come after the lunch hour (1pm) it would be $10 cheaper. Good to know for future, but didn't help with this order.

Wonderful service first of all. The whole staff was super nice and attentive. Went here with a friend for brunch. The inside was pretty cute and definitely plenty of seating. We got there around 1230 on a Sunday and it was not busy at all! The food was pretty good as well, I highly recommend adding tofu if you get a salad. It was so flavorful. The absolutely only thing negative I have to say is that they charge extra to add avocado to salads but they only put 1-2 slices on it. Not worth the extra charge. Will definitely be returning otherwise!

We dove headfirst into a flavorful lineup: Straight Shootah, Keiki chicken tenders with fries, BBQ pork belly & guava BBQ fried chicken plate and crunch garlic kimchee tofu. Though the place was buzzing with hungry guests, our server radiated aloha like it was 1995. In all our visits to Oʻahu, that warm island spirit has felt like it's been fading--but this time, it lit up the whole experience. Swamped or not, she didn't miss a beat, and we felt it. Truly grateful!