Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ

First time trying Hawaiian food. The katsu curry chicken was amazing. The portion sizes are well worth the price! Service when picking up was great despite them being very busy on a Friday evening.

Ordered on Uber Eats so the sauce spilled in the bag BUT I can’t even complain much because it was packaged very well in a reusable tote, so it was easy to clean up. Food was DELICIOUS. I got the Kalua Pork and Chicken Katsu with rice; and the Purple Bites. The duck bites were still crispy after the commute; the plate was a little dry since the sauce spilled but I put Valentina on the chicken Katsu and it was all so good! Great portions too. I can’t wait to try with the sauce (in person).

The food was amazing. I try to introduce my children to different cuisines and they loved everything we tried. Will definitely be back!

I have been consistently going to mahalo ever since they opened, and every time they deliver delicious food with mighty portions that I can easily eat for two meals. The bbq mix and chicken combo are items that I highly recommend that you can’t go wrong with, and don’t forget to pair it with a Hawaiian Sun (Green Tea Lychee is the perfect flavor). The service is amazing and friendly and I honesty wish nothing but growing success for this family business.

This might just be my new favorite restaurant! I loved everything I ate so much that I had to order extra to take home. I went with the short rib platter, a side of garlic shrimp, and the spam musubi—don’t forget to get a side of that delicious teriyaki sauce! The pasta salad was incredible and paired perfectly with the short ribs, which were tender and seasoned just right. The garlic shrimp were finger-licking good and seriously addictive. It was the ultimate comfort meal, and I’m so happy Philly finally has good Hawaiian food—something we definitely needed! On top of the amazing food, the service was fantastic, and I felt so welcomed. I absolutely love it here!

Are you hungry? I hope so because Mahalo’s platters are huge! I got the bbq chicken and shredded pork and it was amazing. (The pork could use a little sauce of some kind) I will be coming back here to try EVERYTHING! Edit: Came back the next day (11/9/24) to try the Chicken Katsu and BBQ Short Ribs. Both were a delight! At this rate I’m gonna try there whole menu before the end of the month.

This place is one of my absolute favorite I’ve ever had the pleasure of eating at. The atmosphere is super welcoming as soon as you walk through the door, and the food smells are intoxicating. I got the BBQ chicken and Kalua pork platter — and let me tell you that it was a box of deliciousness. Almost overflowing with the amount of food served to you. If you have the opportunity to go to Mahalo, do not miss the chance. Incredible experience!

I drive from South Jersey to Mahalo weekly for the food. Hands down the best Hawaiian food. The service is amazing. She remembered me from my first visit with the family. Back to the food. Great tasting with large proportions.

Very hip and cool place with an abundance of fusion restaurant parlors. I ordered an espresso martini and it was very good. Worth visiting with the cool interactive art and the report used old warehouse building into this modern complex. Good place for hanging out with friends

So last week I ordered from Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ, using Uber eats to purchase it. I ordered a Chicken Katsu & Beef Short rib combo platter, and the Aloha Purple Duck Bites. Here's how it went. Positives: The chicken Katsu is great, amazing even. It is crispy, juicy, and you honestly get ALOT for a combo platter. The sauce it comes with is like a sweet & sour sauce rather than a more barbecue like tonkatsu sauce that I'm used to from other places. The price for the combo platter in itself was decent but the amount of food made it go over the top and into a definite positive. Neutral: The beef short ribs were okay. I've had worse, I've had better. There's a sweet, barbecue like marinade taste to them but they were THIN. The Mac salad was very plain and basic, nothing stood out about it to push it over grocery store quality. Rice is Rice. Negatives: Now, in the nicest way, I am putting the Aloha Duck Bites as a PERSONAL negative. Full stop, I hated them. However, you might like them! They were fried on the outside perfectly. However, the inside of the purple sweet potato is so mushy and bland, and the duck filling isn't a lot. I also found out from this I don't like duck. But if you're crazy for duck, you do get the flavor of duck even with the small amount of filling. 3 bites for $7 to ME is a little expensive, but duck is expensive downtown. Overall, the experience was a good one, but could be great if I find the niche of items I prefer. Definitely get the Chicken Katsu. If I do ever order from Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ again, I would get the Chicken Katsu ala cart, or try it with another combo like Teriyaki chicken/beef.

Traditional Hawaiian plate lunches. Generous servings, even on smaller size. Katsu chicken was crispy delicious with plenty of sauce on side, served with bed of warm rice over crunchy cabbage, and macaroni salad. My dish was Kahlua pork served similarly with rice, cabbage, mac salad but NO sauce. (For leftovers at home I whipped up a Kahlua barbeque sauce and that's just what the dish needed to put it over the top. Bland without it.) Staff said their barbeque sampler was most popular, so next visit I'll try that. Interesting beverage selection many Lilikoi fruit sodas -- very refreshing on a hot day. Bottled water and conventional sodas as well. All in serve yourself refrigerator. Order and pay at register in back then seat yourself at any of about 10 tables. A runner brings your food when ready. Everything's in plastic to-go container so just put lid on and take your leftovers with you. Please note: there IS indoor seating which is not mentioned anywhere so learning whether we could actually dine there was a challenge until they were open and we could call. Neither website nor other reviews or descriptions mention anything other than "self serve". It's not quite that. You order, they serve you. Staff was patient and helpful. Place is decorated with some kitschy Hawaiian touches for a fun vibe. It's a tasty, casual place absolutely worth trying.

Ordered take out and the service was quick and easy. As for the bbq mix plate, I would say the beef short ribs are flavorful and thin cuts but there's a good amount. The flavor is sweet and savory, really reminiscent of bulgogi beef marinade but much less sweeter. Unfortunately, the bbq chicken seems to be chicken thighs that were pan fried because I couldn't taste any seasoning on it. The chicken was also a bit dry. The rice and, mac salad, and cabbage salad were really good, I can't complain. They worked well with the short ribs. As for the bbq chicken musubi, I really enjoyed it because it actually had a sauce brushed onto it! The slice of chicken was a bit dry too but the sauce was a bit sweet and broke through the rice and nori. We also ordered a couple of cans of passion fruit juice which made great beverages for the meal. Though the price is a bit steep for what we ordered and although the bbq chicken wasn't what we expected, we enjoyed the meal.

Finally was in the neighborhood to try this as I've heard good things. There are a few 2-4 person tables inside, and it's decorated in a very welcoming and warm manner. You are able to order at the counter in the back, or at a self serve kiosk. I hadn't been here so I went to the kiosk - it has pictures of many menu items! The prices are good for how big of a portion you get. Huge, tender pieces of chicken, and it had a nice sweet glaze on it. Two big scoops of white rice and a scoop of the macaroni salad also come with your platter. The Mac salad is amazing, and you can sub in more of that instead of rice if you want. I definitely want to come back and try a few other things here. Thanks

Everything I have ordered from Mahalo was delicious and plentiful! It has replaced my last go-to for Hawaiian food, Poi Dog, which unfortunately closed a couple of years ago. Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ is the perfect replacement!

Mahola Hawaiian is a spot on South Street where you can get takeout or dine in. It's not very big inside, but it's always clean, and the food and customer service are consistently good! When we're in the mood for some well-seasoned shrimp, we stop by here. For a little appetizer, we ordered the shrimp rolls. Our favorite (and only) meal we've tried is the garlic shrimp w/ white rice and macaroni salad (special request: we always ask them to add extra garlic sauce in the notes). The shrimp tastes so delicious! Mmm mmm! Side note: when you get takeout, they give you these very nice, reusable orange quality bags.

This review is for take out only! I got the mini meal of the loco moco. It was $14 and a super good deal since it's so much food. The hamburger patty was standard and it was smothered in a ton of thick gravy sauce that paired well with the rice. It was super rich & delicious. The egg was a perfect sunny side up. The Mac salad was creamy but nothing particularly special. Overall, it was good meal & deal, very filling, but not necessarily something I would crave again.

SO HAPPY there is another Hawaiian food option in Philly! I was very sad when Poi Dog closed, so this place has been on my list for awhile. It's not in a super convenient location to me (I live in Manayunk) so I finally planned takeout on a day off. Made the drive down, the shop is adorable and just what I would think of a Hawaiian food joint (I live on Oahu for a few years and the biggest thing I miss is the food!) I got a combo plate lunch with kalua pork (my fave!!) and chicken katsu, as well as a spam musubi (of course). Kalua pork was very yummy, a tiny bit heavy handed on the liquid smoke for my personal preference though. The katsu was sooooo crispy! And the mac salad was delightful too! Spam musubi was a HUGE portion! They also had my favorite Hawaiian Sun Green Tea so had to grab that as well! Very yummy meal and def hit the spot for my taste of the islands! Will definitely have to try some of the other menu items soon! Mahalo, Mahalo!

It's hard finding a great quality Hawaiian plate lunch that's not in Hawaii. I am so glad I discovered Mahalo when I visited the city. Nicely family run business. While waiting for the food my kids enjoyed the Velcro dart board. Standard plate lunch with two scoops of rice and Mac salad. Everything was ono. Even the mini plates are packed with food. It's not a large place. Very few seats/tables. The bathrooms are tight (difficult if you're over 6'). But man, you can throw down at this place. My go to order is short rib or bbq mix plate, loco moco, and musibi. Plus, almost every flavor of Hawaiian Sun!!!

Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ is one of my favorite places to go to. Everyone there is really nice and often times, they will give me a surprise as a thank you or offer something special in celebration of something. My usual order is the spam musubi, Kalua pork and Hawaiian drinks. Sometimes I'll try something new, but I can always count on my usual order.

This was my first time trying any type of Hawaiian bbq, so I don't have anything to compare it to. I thought the portions were great and the price wasn't too bad for two meals. The main disappointment I will say is the meat is kind of bland, no char or any kind of spice. I was expecting much more flavor, especially with the teriyaki chicken. I'll definitely give them a second try next time i'm in the area. The menu has a large variety of different options.

Those plates are PACKED, HEAVY, absolutely amazing! We ordered chicken curry katsu and beef, we ate them for 3 days!

I was excited to see a Hawaiian place in the neighborhood. We got the Garlic shrimp and Grilled Spam Saimin. The Garlic shrimp wasn't bad but also not exactly like you get at the famous trucks in Maui so I was slightly disappointed. I thought the platter could have more shrimp than rice. The platters come with a side of macaroni salad which was also ok. The Saimin is like noodles and meat in miso soup. The grilled spam in the Saimin was quite flavorful. The dessert, Coconut cream with Mango, was the highlight of our meal. The food is served in to-go boxes so might as well do take out instead.

My husband and I have only ordered takeout from this place a few times and they are amazing! I love that they have quality platters and they truly hook you up with the amount of food they give (not just the rice or mac either!). Their chicken katsu is flavorful and the sauce that comes with it is addicting. I like using it for just the rice. This teriyaki beef is really satisfying. I actually chose to order dinner from them recently right after I gave birth to my second child because I wanted a comfort meal that felt like a warm hug. One of these days I will visit them in person!

This review is for delivery. Absolutely delicious food -- had the pork and rice and macaroni salad; husband had the bbq chicken. The meat, the mac were stellar. He got gyoza which were probably the only thing we weren't wowed by. I had a chicken katsu musubi as well which was glorious. Food came quickly. No utensils -- that was my bad, so had to scramble for something in our hotel. All in all though, the best Hawaiian food I've ever had.

Finally, Hawaiian food in Philly! Taste: 4/5, Value: 4/5, Service 4/5 We have been craving Hawaiian food since we came back from a trip there this summer. The place is small with a few tables. You order with a kiosk which was convenient. We got the Kahlua pork and katsu curry (with curry on the side). The Kahlua pork was a little dry, but had a lot of delicious juices. The katsu was the highlight and was crispy and juicy with very large portions. The curry was rich and flavorful. The mac salad was also very fresh and yummy. The spam musubi was a little bland and the seaweed was slightly chewy but it was still tasty.

I'd only ever had Hawaiian plate lunch style food from one place in California which I loved but I assumed I couldn't get that on the East Coast. So happy Mahalo has arrived in Philly to prove me wrong! I came with a group of four after a walk along the river. It's a pretty small casual place where you seat yourselves and order at a counter, but it's charmingly decorated with a tropical theme (and some Halloween decor at the time we went). The service is pretty pared down to just ordering and dropping the food off, but I'm used to that at holes-in-the-wall and I just wanted quick good food. I got a BBQ chicken mini meal while the others ordered the mixed seafood, garlic shrimp, and katsu platters. They each came with rice, some salad, and an exceptionally good macaroni salad that wasn't too sweet. The full platters were huge generous portions for the price that definitely could have been split into two meals. The chicken katsu and BBQ chicken were the standout entrees, being perfectly cooked and juicy. I have no idea how my partner finished his entire mountain of katsu but it was that good! The two things I'd wish for would be mini meal options for all the entrees (since the mixed seafood and grilled shrimp didn't have them and two people couldn't finish their meals), and real diningware for dining in instead of plastic containers and utensils for sustainability. I would still happily come back for more of this rare cuisine, and maybe to get photos next time since I dug in so fast I forgot to take any!

Big portions, lovely staff, and incredible food... what more could you ask for? I absolutely LOVED this place and can't wait to be back! Everything we ordered was incredible and the place was extremely busy with tons of people coming in and out and online orders. Everything is made to order and I especially liked their Chicken Katsu with Curry because the katsu remained perfectly crispy despite being drenched with the amazing curry. We also tried their spam musubis which are also a 10/10 because the sauce coating the spam wasn't too salty. The BBQ Mix Plate is perfect for those who can't decide between beef or chicken and the Loco Moco was incredible with thick beef patties and an insane gravy. They also have so many Hawaiian Sun flavors available which is an extra plus to go with your meal!

This might just be my new favorite restaurant! I loved everything I ate so much that I had to order extra to take home. I went with the short rib platter, a side of garlic shrimp, and the spam musubi--don't forget to get a side of that delicious teriyaki sauce! The pasta salad was incredible and paired perfectly with the short ribs, which were tender and seasoned just right. The garlic shrimp were finger-licking good and seriously addictive. It was the ultimate comfort meal, and I'm so happy Philly finally has good Hawaiian food--something we definitely needed! On top of the amazing food, the service was fantastic, and I felt so welcomed. The restaurant was clean and had a nice space for dining in. I absolutely love it here!

Super tasty!! We tried a few combo plates with bbq chicken, teriyaki chicken, and fried fish that also came with mac salad. Everything was delicious, and the people were all very nice.

Got it via Uber Eats. Food portion so had plenty for the next day. The shumai were amongst the best I have had. Definitely want to try the rest of the menu as there are many options.

Garlic Shrimp plater $13.50 comes with two scopes of rice and one scope of macaroni salad There are options for "mini meals" which is one scope of rice instead of two. I like that there is this option. Not everything on the menu is under this option though Orders comes out fresh so there will be a wait after you order

Soooo good omg. I dream of their macaroni salad and musubi. Cute decor too, and an order kiosk inside if you're not up for ordering at the counter. Staff is friendly, vegetarian options, 10/10.

Cute little restaurant, with great food. Huge portions for very little money. I got the gyoza and bbq platter and it was all very good.

Restaurant was small with 4-5 tables. Food was good and it was ready quickly. Would definitely go there again to try something new. We ate the beef short ribs and poco moco. Leftovers were still excellent. The Hawaiian soda were sweet.

Gotten food from here 3 times now. The portions are great for the price and food are delicious. I can't speak on its authenticity because this is the first time I've ever tried Hawaiian bbq but this place has good food. My favorite are the moco loco and the short ribs but honestly, I think it's hard to go wrong with any of the proteins. My back of the list would be the chicken katsu and the kalua pork and it's not because it's bad; it's personal preference. I am used to an Italian cutlet or a Japanese style katsu that it's either the cut of chicken or the style of the chicken I was not a fan of. The kalua pork tasted ok but there is something about first scent that I did not like where it made me not want to try again. I've only done pick up orders and in terms of time it's a hit and miss. The first 2 was quick and the last one I had to wait a bit. With my last order they now have you can order sides of protein without the rice and the macaroni which is great! Makes its easier to get more variety of proteins. Overall, I'm glad this place now exists and I will definitely be back.

*This review is for take out only* I ordered online so I could pick up right away! I always find it odd for a take out order when you have to select if you need utensils... I decided to go for a small meal of the loco moco. Whenever I see that on the menu I have to try! This is a homemade hamburger smothered in gravy with a fried egg on top. It comes with one scoop of rice and one scoop of macaroni salad. I also got a side of the short rib ($10) and a bbq chicken musubi. Pick up was easy and I noticed the fun Hawaii/island decor inside. Now the food! Loco moco: disappointed. It didn't seem like the hamburger was homemade. It tasted like a frozen burger...it was unseasoned. The gravy barely had any taste. Macaroni salad was also bland. Short ribs: 5/5 stars. I obviously should have gotten this over the loco moco Bbq chicken musubi: chicken was also delicious. Overall a hit or miss with the food depending on what you ordered. I would be willing to try the other things on the menu :)

Mahalo is a welcome addition to the Philly Food Scene. Like Hawaii itself, Mahalo offers laid back, simple yet amazingly tasty food that you truly enjoy. I brought a friend and between the Kalua Pork and BBQ Chicken Combo Meal, the BBQ Short Ribs, the BBQ Beef and the can of nostalgia that I had (Hawaiian Sun Fruit Punch), I was brought back to those simple comforting meals I'd had years ago on Kauai. (BTW the Macaroni Salad was "just right..." not too sweet like some places. My compliments to the friendly staff and especially the chef! Mahalo (thanks) is DEFINITELY the word I want to use!

This place is great! I came with my friends to try out Mahalo after seeing some of their stuff posted on social media. Right off the bat, I thought that the portions were pretty good for the price, so this felt like a worthwhile meal to me. I really enjoyed the garlic shrimp and felt that it was very flavorful! The Kalua pork had the right amount of smokiness and was cooked great. I also enjoyed the BBQ chicken, though I would interested to try out some of their other protein options. The combos came with mac salad, slaw, and 2 scoops of white rice, so it was more than enough food to fill you up! As for the inside of the store, it was very clean and I enjoyed the vibe inside. There is a kiosk that is encouraged for use for ordering, so placing orders is also convenient! This place is definitely worth checking out!

I came in here on a Saturday afternoon and got the loco moco set with macaroni salad and a green salad. My food came out pretty quickly. I wouldn't say it blew me away or was anything super spectacular but it hit the spot bc it was exactly what I was looking for. Good amount of chicken (and food overall) seasoned, not over cooked. The macaroni salad offered fresh tangy bites. Would definitely recommend if you're craving Hawaiian for lunch! It's also in a shopping center with many other food options so if you're coming with an indecisive group everyone can find something they want.

New ish spot on South St. I was excited to try since there almost no Hawaiian places that I I know of in Philly. We ordered the short ribs and a musubi. Portion sizes were pretty big, and was able to fill 2 people. The entree and musubi were good but having been to Hawaii guess it can't compare. I'd say the food is great for the portion and price! Service is pretty quick as well, you order at the counter and find a table

My family of four ate a late lunch here today and loved everything. The Chicken Katsu was freshly cooked. Juicy and Crispy. Sauce was tasty. Short Ribs were very thin and easy to eat off the bones. The Moko Loko had 2 freshly cooked beef patties covered in brown gravy with 2 fried eggs on top. Yum !! The Coconut Shrimp were very lightly fried. A creamy white sauce came with. We also tried the Spam Musubi and the Saimin (soup) with bbq chicken. The soup was hot and fresh, reminiscent of a miso broth. A few pieces of chicken thighs (bbq ) were mild. The Hawaiian Sun drinks were a nice change of pace. We all agreed that we'd get everything again.

Super delicious Hawaiian food! The menu is simple yet lots of variety meat combinations with rice and macaroni. The meat to rice ratio is extremely generous which I appreciate. It made the price point very worthwhile. The restaurant is also casual; you order at the counter (self-serve tablet) and sit anywhere for them to bring it to you. There's a decent amount of seating throughout the restaurant, a few tables for 4 and some tables for 2. I highly recommend checking this place out and trying a combination platter for some variety and flavorful meats!

The last time I had worthy Hawaiian fast food was 5 years ago today, in Portland, Oregon. Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ brought me back to that memorable experience. I picked up a Chicken Katsu Curry Plate with 2 scoops of White Rice & 1 scoop of Macaroni Salad. The breaded fried chicken was crunchy, moist, and Oh, so tasty! While I was waiting for my "pick up", I sat in the clean colorful dining room watching the food come out and decided to stay and eat right then and there. It was incredible. Big portion with yummy macaroni salad too. I wish the curry had a bit more kick so I dinged a star off. I'm sure if I asked for it spicier they would have obliged. The waiter taking orders was very nice. 4 stars!

i really love hawaiian bbq. i was excited to try this place. it's small but cute inside. order at the counter and they can bring you your food. food was ok. not horrible but i didn't leave ranting and raving. big portions and friendly staff!

Had a huge craving for Hawaiian food one day which was what led me to Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ. The first time we came we ordered a chicken katsu mini meal and a garlic shrimp platter. The mini meal is such a perfect sized portion compared to the regular platter which was all pretty hefty. The katsu was very delicious, tender chicken but super crispy breading. It paired well with rice and of course the classic Hawaiian Mac. I was a bit disappointed with the garlic shrimp though. If you've ever been to Hawaii and had to chance to order it from one of their popular food truck, then you know. The shrimp was lacking a lot of flavor. Overall, this place is pretty solid. I would definitely go back to try other items on their menu or even to get the katsu chicken again

Happened to pass by this place and it had good reviews on Google so I stepped in. I got the chicken katsu and loco moco lunch specials ($10.99) each. It came with a drink of your choice (they have a cooler with cans of Hawaiian Sun). The katsu had a very THICK crunchy exterior (not my preference). The cut pieces had a thick visible layer of egg/flour batter and then panko breadcrumbs on the outside but strangely, not traditional like any katsu I've had in Asian restaurants. The chicken was thigh meat but on the thinner side and pinkish, even after being presumably fully cooked through. It was also oddly served with a Chinese-style sweet and sour dipping sauce, not Japanese donkatsu sauce. First time having Hawaiian style Mac salad and it was alright. The loco moco meat was ground beef that was dry/chewy (like 80%). The egg on top was also sunny-side up when we requested it be fully cooked. I've had loco moco in Maui once, and the brown gravy sauce here seemed inauthentic (watery and soupy). The meat for both menu items is put on top of a layer of shredded cabbage that was very dry and seemed pulled pre-cut from a salad bag.

I would rate this closer to a 3.5/5. I came with a group of 4 on Sunday at noon and it was packed because two large families were hanging around after they finished their meal. We almost didn't have a place to sit but the staff was nice enough to allow us to move the remaining tables to accommodate our party. This place is a casual food establishment, so I expected the food to come out faster, but it took at least 20 minutes which is a bit long. I got the kalua pork and BBQ chicken platter. I was disappointed in the pork, I felt like it was missing either more seasoning or sauce, but it was cooked well. I think the chicken was definitely the star between the two proteins, perfectly seasoned and tender. I thought the mac salad was good but nothing special. There was plenty of rice and veggies under the protein, I had enough for 3 meals definitely worth the money. Not sure if I would return because I wasn't wowed.

Sooo tasty and not too expensive. Don't sleep on the macaroni salad either! Huge portions so you get your moneys worth. I had the chicken katsu and it was delicious.

New favorite restaurant in Philly. I absolutely LOVE the food here. The Hawaiian Mac is delicious! Everything is high quality.

I recommend getting their Hawaiian BBQ chicken! The portion is huge compared to the price! Service was quick and friendly. This spot is ideal for takeout.

We ordered delivery from here this evening, and it was a great experience! It was quick, their communication was smooth, and everything was hot when we received it. We started with the spam masubi, which was new and interesting and very tasty, as well as the mahalo chicken bites, which were so crispy and served with the best spicy mayo. We also tried the loco moco and the BBQ chicken and beef combo: the meats were all so flavorful and tender, and the rice served with them was so fluffy. If you're a macaroni salad fan, you'll love theirs too - it's delightfully tangy and fresh. You get so much food for the cost - this is definitely becoming a regular for us!

Popped up on Uber eats as a coincidence so headed in without much knowledge or expectation. However, wow. It blew me out of the water!! The meat is very tenderized and well seasoned! One slice of it on your tongue and it just sings "I'm tasty!!" It tastes very similar to Korean seasoning - I'm not sure if that's how Hawaiian bbq is supposed to be like. But either way, 10/10 would get it again. I got the beef and pork combo and both were excellent choices. I would get them again. The additional rice and the salad that come with it are just a plus.

Wow, I hope this places thrives on so many levels! Having a Hawaiian bbq place right in my backyard is something I have always wanted but never expected. Years ago, I had a consulting assignment in Hawaii and one of the highlights of my trip was the drive aback to the Honolulu airport because there was a little place off the beaten path that served the BEST Hawaiian short ribs. I was never able to replicate that wonderful culinary experience here on the East Coast until NOW! The short ribs at Mahalo ROCK! Got a whole "plate" with mac salad, coleslaw, and rice, and it was the real deal. Looking forward to becoming a regular here! Also, I am hoping Mahalo is a big stepping stone to the rebirth of that block of South Street. Other places are planning to move on to their block and this can only be a good thing for the neighborhood.

I ordered the Chicken & Beef Combo with French Fries and Beef Egg Roll (2 pcs) off DoorDash. The chicken was soft and lightly flavored and the beef had a good taste to it as well. For my combo I chose only rice. The French fries were nicely salted and were amazingly crispy. The beef egg rolls were lackluster in taste. Overall a pretty decent meal!

Ordered on DoorDash. Haven't found good Hawaiian food on the east coast yet, but this place was so good! Everything was flavorful and fresh. Favorite was the chicken katsu- super crispy and came with a sauce on the side. Would 100% order again... would even order a large order for parties because I know this would be a crowd pleaser.

When the norm for Hawaiian BBQ is careless, overcooked fast food, Mahalo is an incredible change of pace. I came in for a to go order on my way home and the service was friendly. I appreciated the care put into packing the food, with a hard cardboard bottom in the bag to make sure the bag wouldn't break. I ordered a katsu and short rib platter and 2 musubis (bbq chicken and spam). Both musubis were great: lots of flavor in the sauce and not dry whatsoever, but I preferred the spam for sure. The platter was the star, with the short rib being tender and flavorful and the katsu being so juicy I was surprised since almost every katsu I have ever had was dry. The only drawback to the meal was the Mac salad, which was a miss for me. It kinda just tastes like mayo. Would've liked some more seasoning in there and maybe some acidity but overall great meal.

I love that there are many options on the menu and different portions that you can choose for each set. I got delivery and the food came hot and nicely packed. Their macaroni salad is light and creamy, goes well with the loco moco gravy. But the highlight for me is definitely the katsu musubi, the chicken is crispy with the balance katsu sauce. I will definitely comeback and try different items!