Da Spot

Obviously I can’t give “atmosphere” 5 stars, as it’s more similar to an open air cafeteria buffet. But I’ve been able to quietly enjoy an extended lunch and get some remote work done without distractions and with graciousness from the staff. No matter the person helping me from behind the counter, they’re happy to answer my questions and again are gracious as I geek out over the options and (probably insufferably) wrestle with my final choices (Always go with the Morrocan meat if you haven’t tried yet🫠). Every time 😂 I honestly hesitate to mention how fair the portions are because the bang for your buck can’t be matched which seems too good to be true in a city this expensive and literally nowhere with such a variety with so many 🤤 delish flavorgasmic options! I am always filling up on food there but did try a blended drink once before…. Also amazing, of course

We had a great experience at Da Spot. I liked having the options right in front of us. I had the coconut lemon fish and subbed the Mac salad. Highly recommend both. My wife got the chicken parm I think it was also very good. The rice is great on its own but was even better with the sauces. Great prices for the amount of food as well!

My favorite spot to eat in Manoa! Been coming here since I was in college (10 years ago 😅). Their portions are incredible and you can’t go wrong with anything they’re serving. Their chicken dishes are always delicious and have so much flavor. The saffron rice is a must. Their smoothies are also always a hit. My partner and I usually get the combo to share and it is more than enough for us both after training. Or I get the combo and have leftovers for a second meal! This is one of the only spots on the island that hasn’t increased their prices while decreasing their portions.

cafeteria style, good quality stuff, huge portions, a great deal imo. lots of vegetarian options too. it really lives upto its namesake, it really is Da Spot for a quick healthy bite. very popular with the locals, kinda place one can go few times a week.

Shout to the sis and bros grinding at da spot. Food is full of flavor and portions are top notch. Will come back every time. Taste buds were satisfied!!

Pre-made Food bar. You get rice, sides and salad. Food value, okay foods and lots of quantity. FYI, there is no public washroom here.

Excellent variety of dishes to choose from. I tried the Egyptian curry, which is very delicious. Prices are so reasonable! If I live in Honolulu I would eat here every week.

Probably the greatest tasting dishes, portion size and price all rolled into a totally relaxed spot. The staff is super chill and nice. Da Spot is our favorite spot 🤙🏼

Value, value, value. I am also a fan of sauce on rice. I would have had loved this place as a college student because of its portions but now I love it because it helps feed my family at a low price. I think I will try their vegetarian options in the future.

Surprisingly good food for a small, open air spot in Mo'ili'ili. I was pretty impressed with my rice and Egyptian lamb. The portion size was huge for $20. The restaurant itself is nothing fancy. Just some tables and chairs in a big open room. But the food was truly good. Honolulu, being approximately one million miles away from the Med, has a distinct shortage of good and affordable Mediterranean food. Da Spot does a bunch of curries and meats with delicious saffron rice. My food was delicious. The girl at the counter was friendly. And the price was reasonable. What's not to like?

Hiii people,, this spot is very cool for fast grab Middle East food with reasonable prices and huge portion. Often the plate will be with rice and you choose one or two options with that then one free side of salad . The place is clean and nice . The service is great and fast even on busy days. The only problem is the parking spot which is so difficult to find around that location. Try them and enjoy it.

Still good food after all these years. You can get lamb shank if you're lucky and they are serving it. It does cost more but totally worth it! Service is quick and they answer your questions. I love getting the baklava. Parking is difficult but there is a designated lot and street parking. Good place for food for a decent price!

Smoothies really hit the spot, and the prices are so reasonable as well!!! $5.75 for a small! The smoothies have real fruits and purées, bright flavors that can only be found in Hawaii, such as lilikoi, haupia! We tried the mango tango and mangolicious, both very delicious!

Been here a few times and surprised I haven't written a review. My island friends like it, but I find it to be equivalent to middle eastern cafeteria food. Not terrible, but nothing exciting either. Flavors are in the mild side, but the portions are decent. Service is friendly with a simple open air seating area.

It great food so glad I order from them I would order from them agin and the the price is real good. I ordered the pasta and I loved it.

Colin was super helpful and absolutely delightful. Everything we tried was flavorful, and generous portions. I went with my foodie nephew, who is a regular. I trusted him to pick our dinner spot, and happy I did. This will be a regular stop when Im on Oahu. Mahalo nui!

Very casual place frequented by a younger college crowd. We stopped for dessert. The açaí bowl was HUGE! Loved the crunchy nutty granola and fresh fruit. The shakes were delish, healthy and not too sweet. Survive was prompt. We were so busy eating we didn't get any pictures!

I came here with a friend and we shared the regular 2 choice plate. The staff was very friendly and let us sample the sauces before picking our choices. We got the lemon coconut chicken and teri sesame chicken. This is a great spot if you're looking to get something healthy, affordable and filling. The regular size was packed and we could barely finish the whole thing. Each plate also comes with a salad on the side. The flavor was great, however some of the chicken seemed to be over cooked and on the drier side. Overall, I would come back again (7/10).

First time going to this place, street parking was available, so that made it nice. Walking in there are tables nicely space out, very open airy feeling. The counter is like Chinese take out all the food is in warmers and you choose what you want, glad it was labeled cause I've never been here. I choose 2 choice plate and had the Moroccan and coconut chicken with yellow rice. It came with a toss salad the salad dressing is amazing. I loved the Moroccan chicken the best, the flavor was so interesting and yet so delicious. The coconut was good too but not as soaked as the Moroccan. Ordered baklava for dessert it was okay. One top is the plates are huge so can feed 2 people, accept the salad is for one person. Highly recommend trying this place if you have never been, it's interesting and food is really good!

Service and food is so good and vibrant. Very tasty, I would definitely recommend. Wallet friendly too for good amounts of food.

Good food and reasonable price. Friendly service. Ok ok ambiance. It's still clean and spacious though.

Da Spot is the best. Foods here are very healthy and fresh, I love the fish and chicken here. Oh do t forget the fresh made juice. Great service friendly staff , very clean inside here too.

Kind of ambivalent. I usually like the first couple bites of food and go off it and don't finish. My friends like this place a lot. It is convenient...

Da Spot is conveniently located near UH, in town, and is supporting local. My family has been a fan of this business since my keiki days. They have a wide variety of food for all types of diets. The owners are amazing and will treat you like family.

My boyfriend was stationed in Hawaii for Navy orders (I visited at the end of his stay), and Da Spot was his go-to place for per diem meals. He went here probably 3+ times per week for the 6 week stay and couldn't find anything better in the area. I joined him when I visited, and encouraged him to ask them about buying a T shirt because he loved it so much. Da Spot has the best portion size to cost ratio...for example, for $16 they give you two scoops of rice with like 6-8 chicken thighs and side salad, etc. We once ordered the lamb shank which was the size of my forearm. We both lift, so we're always looking for protein heavy meals, so coming here was just the best post-workout plan. My boyfriend would house the whole meal; I would eat some of mine and then have the rest for lunch for the next day. Great flavors--we loved the Moroccan chicken, lamb, and so many other flavored main dishes. We want to recreate something like this where we're from because it was all so good. A+ restaurant all around!!!

When it comes to food, and especially an acai bowl, Da Spot really gives you the most bang for your buck. I've recently been on acai bowl kick recently so I know how expensive they can be, ranging from $12-16 in a tiny bowl, but not here. It came loaded in what I think is a 24oz container. The only critique I'll give is that the acai itself is a little more icy and blueberry-forward than I'd like it, but honestly, I can't complain. For $8 and change (with tax) this is honestly the best deal I've seen and what's even better is that you can find it smack dab in the middle of town. I've found that parking across the street at Long's works well if you can't find street parking. Super impressed with this local business for its commitment to both quality and quantity!

Really enjoy the food here always taste fresh. Lots of choices, so if you don't know what to eat this is a great place to check out. Parking isn't the best but it's worth a try. I've tried a lot of food here that I normally wouldn't have tried and definitely expanded my palette. Lots of choices for both vegetarian and meat eaters. There is something for everyone. This isn't a fine dining restaurant but something great for a quick lunch or something and go. You go up to the counter, order your food, there are no waitresses and it's not a sitdown restaurant. It's more of a grab and go type of eatery. However, there are tables inside that you eat it.

The food was immaculate, my family and I enjoyed it so much. It was devoured within 5 minutes! We came in during rush hour and they quickly attended us. The servers were kind, friendly, and offered us water and extras! Da Spot is underrated, highly recommend!

It will be hard to find a place with a better value than Da Spot. You can find street parking to park here. I usually get the mini as that is more than enough. The various chicken dishes are all great like the Moroccan, Egyptian, or Garlic Tomato or Lemon Chicken. They also have lamb shank which I tried in the past. It is good but also pricey. Your dish includes yellow rice and salad. You can also add a side speciality salad for an additional cost. There's a big dining area also. Great tasting food at a great value.

Great food, Good concept. Quality food fast! There was live music, great ambience! Service was fast. we got lamb shanks fresh, fall off the bone. Unbelievable price for a large portion that my family shared. Definitely be back soon.

I could taste every seasoning, Very tasty asf da food! Def coming bac for more! Great service and big dining area too.

Da Spot in Moiliili is a hidden gem of a Mediterranean restaurant. Convenient street parking, shaded open air seating, counter service, and friendly staff. Now to the best part the food, what a flavor explosion! I got a regular plate with lemon coconut chicken and the wife got a mini plate with the Egyptian chicken curry. Both were full of flavor, just the right amount of spiciness, and with super tender chicken (no need for a knife). All plates come with a healthy serving of saffron rice and green salad. Huge portions, reasonable prices, and tasty food that feels homemade. We will definitely be back to try the other dishes, but if this first trip was any indication, it'll be another great experience!

I heard many great things about Da Spot so I stopped by with a friend for lunch. I had Thai Chicken Curry with a green salad. What impressed me was that they offered saffron rice instead of white rice. It was just the right amount of spice and their salad dressing is great! Paired with a Mango Tango smoothie and baklava for dessert...it was so good! I returned that weekend to try their fish (another great one). The staff is friendly, and the portions you receive for the price...so worth it. They also have different types of salads and sandwiches. There are so many tasty options. I would recommend Da Spot!

Laid back, casual place to eat. Great customer service. If you want to try something different for a change, I highly recommend you check this place out. It's on King Street across Longs Drugs on Moiliili. Street parking. I personally like this because I enjoy different flavors and spices. Flavor profile is Mediterranean with a fusion of Middle East. I recommend you just drop on in and try it for yourself. If you're open to new experiences, I don't think you'll be disappointed. I just realized that I forgot to take a picture of my plate lunch I had the Regular/Combo plate which comes with your choice of (2 scoops) rice, 2 entrees, and a small container of salad; choice of salad dressing.. For rice, had the Saffron rice. My two entrees were the Coconut Lemon Chicken and Thai Chicken Curry. I had a taste of my wife's Moroccan Chicken before my Coconut Lemon Chicken. I have to say that the flavor soaked into the Moroccan Chicken more as I could taste it in the chicken, itself. When I ate the Coconut Lemon Chicken, it seemed like the the flavor came more from the sauce than being used infused into the chicken. Nonetheless, as I continued to eat the Coconut Lemon Chicken, the flavor began to intensify and became spicy; loved it! I also loved the Thai Chicken Curry; what's there not to like about the flavor of Thai food. Just found out that my son likes the food here. He said it's tasty. Mind you, he's picky about the food he eats. He usually just says, "It's okay" whenever we ask about the food when we go out to eat. So, for him to like the food, I think that's a "thumbs-up" . Will definitely be waiting here more often, of course, can't forget about our son .

Now I know why this is called Da Spot! Ordered the Açaí Bowl and was not disappointed. The price point for the portion size is one of the main reasons why I would be coming back for it. They also serve other plate lunches and it seems that the pricing for those are very reasonable. I will definitely be back to try some of the other items on the menu. Parking is street parking and the staff is friendly.

These guys have been around for years and I'm glad they survived COVID as many small eateries have had to close up. Prices are still very reasonable considering many restaurants seem to gauge patrons unnecessarily. I had my usual which is the fish gyro. It will take 10min to make so if you're in a rush, this might not work for you. Today had all chicken dishes with a couple curry vegetarian options. All meals come with a choice of different rice options, and tossed salad. You can change up for salad for a nominal fee. I've also had the plates and they are delish. Shakes are extremely reasonable with many many options. The only downside is parking. Shhhh I park at Long's and walk over.

I'm from Indiana. I found this place the last day of my visit to Hawaii. The food is fantastic and the service is quick. It was a totally different vibe than what I was used to. It will be a staple on my Hawaiian visit.

Oder through by Yelp. My order was wrong and came cold. Tried to contact with delivery company which is grubhub. Calling the grubhub customer service regarding missing item and wrong order, very poor customer service. Very disappointed

Perfect for when you're craving healthy or healthy-ish comfort foods. Laid back place with homestyle selections to please different palates: variety of proteins, vegetarian selections, Indian, Middle Eastern, Mediterranean, Italian, Asian, etc, plus smoothies and desserts. I saw them setting up for live entertainment, so I'm sure that would be cool too! They have parking down the street, but I usually try to grab a metered stall out front. I contacted them for catering a few times, but never heard back. This was during Covid, so hopefully they've straightened that out. Highly recommend!!

LovED this place. Da Spot has been one of my fav go to spots for a while not to mention the opportunity to support local businesses. Good food, good service, good prices, and good portions. I stopped in tonight to pickup my usual and $18 later was a little underwhelmed. I typically get the reg. Fish plate that comes with 2 pieces of fish, tonight it came with 1 piece of fish. I also opted to upgrade the salad unaware of the $5 charge. As some of the other recent reviews stated the hot food was warm at best and the salad may have been slightly warmer. Not the same quality or service and I didn't see any of the regular workers there tonight. I really hope they can get it turned around and maybe some training for the staff.

Food was great. Great service. A lot of students looked like was there. Loud rap music playing. It close to the college.

I normally love the food from Da Spot and was craving the cheesy, tasty, chicken parmesan. When I saw the dried up mess in the pan I asked for the fresh one with the cheese. The short, stout, curt, local guy server said they will bring out a new one when this one is gone. I told him I would wait. A few minutes later, a female server came to ask if I'd been helped and I told her I'm waiting for a new chicken Parmesan. She went in the back and came back and said a new one would be out in 10 minutes. I chose a different dish but I lost my appetite due to the lousy service which used to be so upbeat and cheerful. Hey BOSSMAN, If you're gonna leave dry pans of half of a dish in the front for your customers, perhaps you could train your servers to not give away all the cheese and topping so that there's enough left for everyone else. Either that or charge half price for the leftover slop. Regretful, formerly enthusiastic customer.

When I first moved to Honolulu this place quickly became a favorite. At some point over the years I stopped going for no particular reason but recently went back to see what the options were. If you're not sure what you're craving, this is a great place to check out. They have a selection of hot meat and vegetarian dishes, lots of fish, with different sauces and preparations. You choose the size, starch, and side; prices are reasonable at around $10 per person. There are options to include more food for a fee. They also have a large cold counter with various salads like pasta, potato, mac, etc.; greens come with the plate but you can add on whatever you'd like for $5. They have drinks available, no alcohol is allowed from outside. They have a lot of partial indoor/outdoor seating, tables for 2 or 4 or more. The big area has space for live music and events, check their socials for details. It's on King Street near many other restaurants near the University Ave intersection. There is parking on side streets nearby, be warned that the area in front turns into a tow away zone during certain times.

I've wanting try açaí bowl at da spot. Tastes good and pretty cheap for the size! If you're an açaí bowl person, gotta get it. I love that they put a lot of granolas I'll come back here to get an açaí bowl again!

Always great place to stop by and get food. No long waits, always fresh, lots of options, and pretty healthy. Not to mention, the prices aren't too bad for how much food you get! I'm always stuffed! Hope this place sticks around, we need more reasonably-priced places to eat on this island!

Sorry I forgot to take pictures. Lol. They are a cafeteria style take out place. All plates comes with rice (saffron or brown) and a small toss salad. Well worth the price!! Bf had the lamb which was really tasty!! I will order that next time. We also ordered a fish curry plate. The fish was tender and tasty. The curry was very flavorful and not spicy hot. The reason why I couldn't give them 5 stars is I ordered the teri sesame chicken and it tasted really good but most of the pieces was dry. We will definitely return!

Absolutely cannot recommend the food at this location. The concept for plate lunch is great and affordable, but the food is not edible. They serve curries with fish, or veggies or chicken, and rice, and not chilled sides. The sides had sat in the cooler all day, and don't match the cuisine of the hot food. The chicken was pink inside when cut and the fish was clear when you cut into it -- which means it was not cooked. Curries are also quite spicy. They also serve smoothies and açaí bowls, leaving customers very confused with so many types of cuisines and objectives at one location.

AMAZING SERVICE AMAZING FOOD AFFORTABLE. Never had I ever been disappointed. The consistency has always been great. Always recommend to go here for fresh, good, soul food. Smoothies go crazy too.

This place is great, real food, healthy bent, with delicious recipes. Mix of Indian, Moroccan and whatever flavors, all good. Haven't tried the sandwiches yet, but the menu sounds great, I'll be back. Place is clean, staff helpful. Prices are moderate, i paid ~$12 for a mixed plate. Solid choice .

I always come here when I'm feeling lazy at home and don't have time to cook. The food is delicious, and the serving size is quite generous for the price; it tastes homemade and leaves me feeling healthy after finishing. The service is decent; there isn't much to say because they're quite quick on taking orders.

I've been here three times, and ordered the regular plate with a different meat each time. The service is similar to Chipotle-style restaurants--you choose the size plate you want, what kind of rice (either brown or saffron), the entree, the salad, and then they move down the counter and fill up your plate in front of you from large tubs of food. You can see exactly what the food looks like, and you get it quickly. I never had to wait to order. The prices are great at roughly $10 for a basic plate. You can make substitutions for an additional cost. You might think $10 wouldn't get you much food, but they really fill up your box. You get a salad, two large scoops of rice, and around 6-7 pieces of chicken--you'd be hard pressed to find another restaurant that can beat Da Spot in terms of value. Unfortunately, the food itself is mediocre. I chose the saffron rice all three times, and on its own it's not very flavorful. In a blind taste test, I doubt I'd be able to differentiate it from plain, unseasoned rice. I've tried the teriyaki chicken, lemon coconut chicken, and tomato garlic chicken. The teriyaki chicken was too sweet for my taste, and the tomato garlic chicken was dry, despite being drenched in juices and sauce. Of the three, the lemon coconut chicken is the only one I liked, though it wasn't amazing. Unless you get make a substitution, the plate also comes with a basic salad. It's just lettuce and some shredded carrots, nothing much more to say about that. I highly the mango vinaigrette dressing. The restaurant itself is in what looks like a converted auto shop, with two large, garage doors facing the street. The interior is extremely bare-bones, with little decor to speak of. They also have live music some nights. Overall, this is a very low-key spot where you can get a lot of food cheaply and quickly. While the food itself is just passable, I will continue eating here for the convenience and value.

Super good food, super good prices and always hits. Highly recommend, smoothies are good also.

Three letters: W O W The food was so ono! This is the first time that I have eaten here. Don't make the same mistake I have made daily driving past this restaurant! Find a parking stall and order some amazing food! So tasty and healthy- can have all salad instead of 2 scoops rice. Love it!!

I just finished hiking and was in the mood for a snack and something refreshing at the same time. Searched for an Açaí Bowl and this came up. I'm from NYC and I get Açaí bowls all the time both from chains and mom and pop places. Bruhhhhh this is the BEST AÇAÍ BOWL IVE EVER HAD! Staff was friendly which is the cherry on top. Just keep an eye out while driving it looks like a garage and I drove past it at first lol. I hid to spin the block. Get your açaí bowl here!!! Acai Bowl

Not sure what you want? Well I'm not sure what you're getting here too lol! They do change things up on a daily basis especially on their side items it's nice but not when you know what you want, and what's bad is that the staff has no idea what it even is or what's in it when asked about so you just risk hating it like I've have on a few occasions. With that I do love it here really! Plate lunch is massive so I usually get the smaller container for $5 I'm able to choose up to three side choices and their açaí bowl is always my go to item. It's loaded with granola, honey, bananas and berries it's the best for $6! Parking is the worst and the biggest challenge to get here though it's absolutely worth it, smoothies and desserts are just amazing!! Thank you!!

Love the smoothies! The chocolate, peanut butter and haupia sherbet is my favorite one so far

I have nothing but great things to say about Da Spot except the fact that I'm so sad I didn't try the spot out sooner. I am absolutely in love with their fish but when I am feeling extra expensive, I'll be the lamb. I'm usually not the hugest fan of lamb, but I'll eat a whole plateful here. The price you're paying vs the amount of quality food you're getting is so worth it. Can't wait to come back and try everything on the menu! The parking situation could be a little tough but there's always street parking and the service is generally really fast if you're not going at a popular time.