Pa'ina Restaurant & Lounge

Had a great dinner with friends here! Especially liked the chicken wings and crab bao. This place is great for large groups and has good vibes. They also have a karaoke room! Located right in SF japantown

My friends and I went for dinner and got the combo meal! Lots of dishes were pitched as shared food. We got the platter for 4-6 people. They accidentally gave us the fish combo platter for up to 10 people, which was an extra $50, but when we told them it wasn’t what we ordered they took it away. Hopefully they didn’t toss it! They also ran out of spare ribs so just gave us some other meat. Very meat heavy. Almost no vegetables.

Overall the food was really good! Favorites of mine were the nachos and the mac and cheese. Not impressed by the loco moco and the bathrooms could definitely be better maintained. Good for groups (it seems like it was mostly large parties plus a private party) but our reservation was at 6:30 and the food started arriving at the table at 6:30 ON THE DOT. Less than half of our party was there at the table. It’s nice that they’re timely but that’s super weird to me.

Stopped by for a quick happy hour around 6 pm. You can book the waiting list on their website ! Didn't have to wait too long (under 10 mins). Came here for the 25c wings on Wednesdays. Such a good deal! Service was nice. Our waitress frequently checked in on us. Wings come in a bowl of 6 so it’s $1.25 for each order. Lychee-Tini was sweet and not too strong. Poke nachos was an odd flavor pairing. Individually it's complements would work well together. They have different happy hour promotions each day. Fun spot with friends or family.

Walked past her with my family and saw they have $1 oysters (Thursday only & at 5-7pm). We came in and ordered some drinks & 2 dozens of oysters. It was so good that we ordered another 2 dozen but the waiter misheard me and only gave us 1 dozen. We also waited about 20 minutes or more for the 1 dozen of oysters... This place is a great deal for some oysters but it took way to long. Overall Rating: 9/10

Wing Wednesdays are awesome! Also I have to note moments of gratitude since businesses don’t have to go out of their way to be nice to a paid customer once they leave. I dropped my Invisalign tray (right after I changed it too!) at the restaurant and they remember me from the day before and called me to let me know they found my tray. I was embarrassed, but grateful that they picked up my tray so that I could continue my teeth alignment. lol. Thank you!! :) and also the wings taste fantastic!!!

Came here after work with a friend for their happy hour. I wanted to try their taro drink, but they removed it from the menu by the time we went. Inside was really big with two levels and tables set up outside as well. It was already pretty busy at 5pm (I believe a private event was happening), but we were seated indoors promptly. We were impressed by their list of drinks and ordered the nachos, kimchi noodles, tacos, and chicken wings. We tried the mai tai and the drink was so strong. My friend thought it was really good, but it was a bit too strong for my taste. The kalua pig tacos were dry and would pass on them. The kimchi noodles were my favorite and the beef quality was really good. The nachos and chicken wings were pretty good too, but nothing spectacular. Overall, I thought this place is a good place to meet with friends and have some drinks, especially since this place would be good for groups.

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review… Food: Loco Moco - 3/5 - I was pretty disappointed with this dish. The flavor was a little bland. Service: 4/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - Definitely feels like more of a pub atmosphere where people come more for drinks and bar eats.

I went to Pa-ina lounge with some girlfriends while in the Japantown area and the food while solid was not comparable in taste to other Hawaiian cuisine I have had. When we went we made a reservation for 7pm and were able to be seated immediately and the waiter still let us qualify for happy hour which was nice. We decided to order the broccolini, the garlic noodles, the Pa-ina wings, a punch bowl and the dole whip soft serve. Out of everything we ordered my favorites were definitely the garlic noodles and the dole whip soft serve. The garlic noodles were reminiscent of udon noodles in thickness and chewiness and were packed with garlic butter and pieces of garlic making them quite tasty. The grilled broccolini was seasoned and perfectly cooked, and the dole whip was also quite delicious and creamy. That being said, the punch bowl was a bit sour and far too strong for my liking, and the wings were not as crispy and flavorful.

After some of my friends visited Pa'ina, they recommended trying it out since they had a good experience there. I was pretty curious since I had walked past it before in Japantown and because I hadn't been to any other Hawaiian places in SF. The interior is quite spacious, with the lower level being a good place for hosting a party. For the food we decided to get their poke and chips, spam fried rice, chicken wings, Mai Tai, and the Dole Soft Serve. I thought the food here was alright, not bad but I don't think the poke was as fresh as I would've liked it to be. The Mai Tai and the Dole Soft Serve were excellent though, while the wings were also solid. I think here certain items are better than others, so I think you probably need to know what to get. Overall, I would be down to come back to try out some of their other dishes since I think they do have potential.

Welcome to Pa'ina Lounge Restaurant, folks -- because we're about to take a one-way ticket straight to Flavortown, Hawaiian edition! The second you step in, the vibes hit you like a tropical breeze -- colorful lights, island beats, and that smell of wings sizzling in paradise. But let's talk about the main event: the Hawaiian wings. Holy moly! These bad boys are crispy, saucy, and bursting with sweet 'n smoky island flavor. One bite and you're cruisin' the coastline with the top down, wind in your hair, and flavor in your soul. Now, let's give it up for the MVP of the night -- Malik! This dude's got service down to a science. Super chill, full of energy, and on top of everything. He kept the food rolling, the drinks flowing, and the good times going. Pa'ina Lounge isn't just a restaurant -- it's a full-on flavor luau. Big portions, big flavor, and big aloha spirit. If you're anywhere near this joint and skip it... brother, you just missed the bus to Flavortown.

Came here after watching a movie from Kabuki. Walked a bit and saw the sign and came right in for Wings Wednesday. You have order a two drinks or food minimum per person. Surprisingly the chicken wings were huge so that was good. However the flavor for me was just so-so. I did really like the fried rice with spam. One of the fruity drinks ordered was way too sweet for my taste buds.

We came here for a 60th birthday party on a Sunday and they rented the whole place. It was interesting. We gathered at 3:30 to surprise the birthday boy at 4 pm. He was surprised. There's a stage. They started with 4 mature ladies doing the hula. Then there was someone setup with a karaoke machine. There were two screens set up in the back to display the words. They had a buffet against the back wall. There was a lot of food. It started with a Hawaiian macaroni salad. I thought it was pretty good. The garlic noodles had a lot of green onions in it. Too many for me. But, I love wings. Th paina wing looked like a crispy juicy wing. I speared it with a fork and tried to take a bite. It got stuck. I had to pull the wing out of my teeth. What a first. I tried to cut it with a plastic knife. No such luck. I speared it again and tried to take a bite on the other side of the wing. Nope, it was just too hard. I looked at other people's plate. They had wing bones. They said it was a bit tough. The spam musubi was close to spam musubi. All the parts were there and it tasted like spam musubi. Fruit salad was fruit. The Kalbi short ribs were fatty and crisp. I tried a bite of the kalua pig, it was salty the way it's supposed be. There's a bar on the right when you walk in and bar stools & tables on the left and there's regular tables against the wall. They found the place because a bunch of guys from the group meet up there to watch a game, have a drink, eat and hang. I'm sure it would be a great place to do so and the food would be great fresh. There's not too many places like this around anymore. Parking is on the same block underground.

We made a reservation for 11 people at 5pm; highly suggest rezzies for large parties because the place was packed in about 45mins. They also have a space for karaoke in the back so that could be fun to celebrate birthdays. Service: 4/5 Bless our waitress because our party of 11 was chaotic but she handled us so well. Service kind of fell off towards the end because we had to keep looking for someone to pick up our check and for our card later because it wasn't returned for a while. Food: 5/5 They have HH deals!! Kamayan platter - Couldn't believe we had a bit of leftovers from this one. Everything included was tasty, seasoned well, and blended well all together. Island poke - Fish was so buttery, fresh, and tasty! Loved the chips that came with it; crispy and not oily. Spicy poke - Amazing HH deal for $15. Had a bed of green salad, 2 Hawaiian rolls, and a bunch of clams. Wished there was more poke in it but we all enjoyed this dish overall.

Was here with a group of people (a large group party), celebrating the end of a conference. It's good for groups. They were nice and put multiple tables together for us. The restaurant is a Hawaiian (heavy on protein, hearty, filling meal) restaurant conveniently located in a busy part of Japantown. This place is casual and laid back. Offers large shareable platters a wide variety of food. It was easy to catch up as a group, had some good conversation here. Every one got to have a little bit of something they like. Some of the meat is a bit dry but overall seafood options are decent.

Started to watch the niners games here and it's pretty chill! Not too loud and it's a friendly atmosphere. Food wise- gotta go loco moco. Classic. Here it's tasty and delicious. Drink- Ube colada. It is soooo good! Refreshing, sweet, and leaves me wanting more. My friend and I will be back this upcoming Sunday and I'm already tasting the Ube colada

Been meaning to try this spot since there are not many Hawaiian restaurants in the city. Honestly it fell a bit flat for me. My friend and I split: -Garlic Butter Shrimp: lots of garlic flavor and butter, but so so salty. It was so oily from all the butter. -Garlic noodles: noodles tasted overcooked and also extremely salty. Service was ok, but it could be because we were a larger group. However the restaurant was completely empty when we were there at 1pm on a Saturday.

I haven't been to Pa'ina in years so it felt good to be back. The menu has changed a bit, but the quality of food is pretty much still the same. They used to have regular nachos on the menu, but now it's like loaded tots. Their wings are still a hit for me. Crispy and a nice flavor. Very lively inside, so it was a bit loud and that was without karaoke.

Came in for a birthday party of 8 on a Friday night. A few of us got the Kamayan platter, which was a great sampler of their iconic dishes. My favorites were the chicken wings and the garlic noodles--fantasticically crisp and juicy chicken and pleasant texture & garlic aftertaste on the noodles. Ribs were very solid as well with a nice char and glaze. However, the kalua pork was too fatty, and they gave such an extravagant portion of rice In terms of sheer value, I definitely don't think this platter is worth it. You're likely better off ordering the individual dishes separately, and that'll net you with more food overall We got the ube crème brûlée for dessert, which was overly sweet, but interesting to try

This place be real rock solid Our group usually comes after work Fridays and it's typically pretty busy. Though of late, it's been relatively quiet. As you'd expect, the wings truly be hittin and they don't miss the mark. The other dishes were smoove but it didn't give me the mouth gasm that I crave. Service, bartender, and the environment continue to be great. Till next time

I'm from Hawai'i so I can say I'm an expert. Ok it's fusion so what's wrong with that? it's good. I enjoyed the change and creativity. I don't understand the low ratings maybe people shouldn't go if they don't understand the Hawaiian local comfort foods. I guess you can't please lolo people lol. Keep up the good food and do more fusion creativity!!

Nice menu. They have daily specials during the week. This was $1 oysters on Thursday. You do have to purchase drinks or food to qualify for the oyster deal.

I had heard great things about their wing Wednesdays and had to check it out! The deal is 25 cents per wing and you have to order at least 2 drinks (mocktails included) or their poke to qualify. Honestly it's a great deal and the wings are pretty substantial! Service was quick and our waitress was super helpful!

Great place to come get wings during their Wednesday special. They require you to purchase 2 drinks to qualify for the special. We ordered a pitcher for $30,which qualifies for 3 drinks, thinking we were getting a deal. Turns out, a pitcher only fills up 3 glasses and one beer is $8. Essentially we paid more for less because a beer was $8 a glass. The wings were good. They are saucy and big. You can also just get them dry with salt and pepper which is nice.

The food was decent but the garlic noodz were almost too garlicky and my only real complaint is that I ordered a diet coke and there were quite literally 0 bubbles in it.. like actually the flattest soda of my life it was like juice. It was $5 and despite not having a single sip of it nobody asked if the soda was alright and I felt awkward complaining (before I knew it was $5). Please fix your soda machine and lower prices too...

Came here with a large 12+ group and ordered family style, the food was pretty solid and the portions are huge! We had great attentive service given how large our table were. Our favs: Garlic Noodz (we ordered a 2nd plate!), Kimchi fried rice, Pa'ina wings, and the Poke Nachos. We ordered a LOT and it ended up being $30~ per person with tip.

Hands-down my favorite restaurant in SF :) I've brought many friends to Pa'ina because of their delicious foods and their good daily deals! For weekly specials, they have Wing Wednesdays (25 cent wings with purchase of a food or drink item), $1 Oyster Thursdays, Mai Tais and Happy Hour Food for a discounted price on Fridays and Saturday (5-7 pm) and Bottomless Mimosas on weekends from 11 am to 3 pm for $25! We came on a Saturday afternoon and there wasn't a wait :). We ordered the Poke Nachos, Spam Musubi and Garlic Noodz. The Poke Nachos is my go-to every time! You have the option of choosing your Poke flavor - it's Raw Ahi Tunu with whatever flavoring you choose :) I feel like the Island Style gave the most umami flavor out of the other options. The nachos also came up fixings like homemade (?) crispy chips, guacamole, Sriracha and Citrus Aioli, Serrano peppers, Nori and Scallions - 10/10 recommend. We think the Garlic Noodz are also made in-house since they were so thicc and good quality!! I know Spam Musubi is a pretty standard Hawaiian food item but the Spam Musubi here just tastes gourmet and is just chef's kiss! Love the atmosphere here as well. I know a lot of people come here for watch parties and love that sport games are usually on here :) Pa'ina is super spacious with two main areas out front along with karaoke rooms available for a more intimate get-together! Staff members here are so accommodating and helpful! We didn't order the drinks this time but the Li Hing Margarita has also been my go-to every time I end up getting a drink here! I don't think there has been a food or drink item I didn't enjoy here :) Would definitely recommend checking Pa'ina out!

Review #002 - 2025 I haven't written too many reviews lately since I feel like--unless a business really warrants a great review or a really poor review then I'm kind of wasting my time. I used to write reviews because I enjoyed the interaction with other Yelpers; but lately, Yelp just doesn't have that same community feel from when I first started. However, that shouldn't stop me from writing an honest review when a business deserves to be commended on their food/service. My two sisters and I showed up with our 3 daughters on Friday, February 21, around 5 PM. We were greeted and seated immediately. The place was pretty slow since it was still early for dinner so we pretty much had the whole place to ourselves. Our waitress was very sweet and accommodating. I didn't ask her name, but she's a cute young Asian girl, who always had a smile on her face. We ordered quite a few items to share. My older sister and two nieces each ordered the wagyu burger, which they all said was made to their liking. We had the pa'ina wings which were really tasty. The salt and pepper wings were a little salty for my preference, but the kids seemed to enjoy them. We had an order of regular fries and garlic fries, which we all enjoyed a little too much, considering we're all suppose to be eating "healthy". We ordered the garlic noodz with seafood and that was pretty tasty as well. The garlic butter shrimps were our least favorite because the shrimp had a weird smell, like it was drenched in lighter fluid, but the kitchen tried to make us a new order and it still came out smelling the same so they were kind enough to just remove it from our bill. The poke nachos arrived late, but we still enjoyed it. My sister ended up taking the rest home for her husband. The manager was very sweet! She brought the kids some complimentary pineapple Dole whip as an apology for the shrimp fiasco and sang "happy birthday" to our 16th year old niece. The whole experience was very memorable! We'll try to return should we ever happen to be in the area. Our waitress took some photos for us with their Instagram-worthy wall :)

Pre planned date day. We made reservations for 1130am but really not needed as we were 1/2 parties here. The decor is a bit of a hang out spot and not really a date vibe. I think there's an area for clubbing/dancing. We ordered poke - my husband really loved it and thought it was well made. waygu burger - unfortunately really bland. definitely a no. broccolini - very well flavored. cooked perfectly. lots of garlic. garlic noodles - thick and hearty. good quantity. also lots and lots of garlic tater tots - initially I thought it was definitely a pass. we took it home and our picky toddler ate most of it. it is more for a group hang type of dish. They gave us a small complimentary Dole Whip. It was a nice date and our waitresses were both nice. If I lived around here, I would come for happy hour or group of friends/coworkers.

Wanted to give this place a try after seeing star wars earlier this week. Food was good and so were the drinks. We shared some chicken wings and they were delicious. Fell off the bone and were crispy. I will definitely come back and try one of their dinners.

The food was not good. The oysters were fishy and not in a good way. Poke was ok, but could use more flavor/marinade. The highlight was the drink which was super yum!!! Very sweet and no alcohol taste. I also got the ox tail soup which was okay. Overall underwhelmed for price point.

Came here for lunch with a small group and it was meh. Food looks a lot better than it tastes, it lacked flavor in every dish we ordered. Restaurant was mostly empty during the lunch hour so it wasn't crazy busy. A female server was very nice, but a male server sort of tricked us into ordering more add-ons and made it sound like they were included when they were actually extra charges, and was a bit snarky/judgy when we declined further add ons. Probably won't be coming back. Better to keep walking into Japantown for tastier options.

Cocktails are A1. Good place to watch the games. Large area for party reservations. Ample space for seating. They're well known for their wings which are pretty bomb but I especially enjoyed the drinks here.

Came here for the wing happy hour on Wednesday, all you can eat for 90 minutes - wings are 25cents and you have to order minimum 2 drinks or something off their regular menu. Wings were very tasty and fresh, but VERY saucy! Recommend ordering the buffalo, sriracha honey or the salt and pepper (not on menu). Great place to go with a group and watch a game. The basil gimlet cocktail is a must order! The staff was very on top of it and nice!

We came here for Wednesday WINGSDAY happy hour and it was so lit since you order 1 drink or food item to get an order of 6 wings 25cent/wing. There was only 1 waitress for the bottom area and she was busy! We were hungry and asked if we can do more than one order of wings at a time per person but she said the system wouldn't let her. We got beers and drinks as well as the pork baos but the inside was rowdy with a lot of conversations and even a DJ!

My experience at Pa'ina was just okay. I ordered the spicy mayo poke and thai iced tea boba. I thought the fish was delicious but the chips that came with it were oily. If you don't mind the taste of oil on chips then they might be okay for you. The restaurant also didn't have boba for the thai iced tea so I got it without the boba and was charged the same price. The space is large and decor is decent, nothing fancy.

I've been here a couple of times, and this place is usually pretty empty, which doesn't exactly make for a fun environment to grab some drinks with friends or use the karaoke setup. The ambiance could be better. However, the drinks here are usually pretty good. Most recently, I tried the matcha milk tea with pineapple vodka, which was so good! This was my first time trying alcoholic boba, and I'd definitely order this again. The matcha pairs so well with the pineapple flavors, and the boba balls were nicely chewy.

Horrible ... I was asked to wait and the server would me. I saw a couple walk in and get seated immediately. I thought ok should be a min for the server to walk back. The server walked towards me saw me and turned around. I could clearly tell he didn't want to wait on me. He kept looking towards the door where I was waiting. He just kept fumbling around with napkins on and moving around things making it seem like he was busy. Honestly awful experience I felt so unwelcome. I am wearing a sweater and beanie so apparently that was enough for him to NOT want to wait on me. So sad the face of disgust he had when he saw me. Poor service.

Who doesn't love a place that brings the warmth of Hawaii to you? I happened upon this place when visiting Japan town. This is was our first visit and we grabbed some beers and spam musubis and we were delightfully satisfied. I love a Kona Beer on tap and lucky for me, they had it! The staff was friendly and attentive. We noticed that they have some really cool events. We will definitely be back and hopefully we can catch one of the fun events.

Not bad, but in such a popular area with so many amazing options, it's not my top choice. Well actually, it would be for a big group. If you are celebrating a birthday or hosting an event, it's a great space with decent food. I don't think anyone would be upset with it. Though, perhaps not for more intimate gatherings like a date or catch up with friends. I went with four friends. The tuna seaweed poke with chips, delicious. I think that was my favorite. The pork belly tacos were succulent and flavorful. Unfortunately the oxtail soup was only okay. The oxtails themselves were wonderful, but and juicy. The noodles were scrappy and soup had fermented tofu paste, not bad but was unexpected. We also ordered oysters, they only allow a dozen to be served at a time. They were danty and for the most part fresh. There was one very putrid oyster that I ended the night with and it was not pleasant. Overall, would go back if I was invited by someone else. Or if I'm there for a party or event.

Food was amazing!! Definitely enough for 4-6 people. Poke tasted so fresh and was served with chips on the side. We went to celebrate a birthday and they even brought us some free ice cream and a lei for the birthday boy. We will definitely be coming here again!

I've been going to Pain'a for a very long time and I just love the vibes! From all the special cocktails and food options, it's soooooo delicious!!! All the staff are really amazing!

Bad Service/ not handicapped friendly/ lot of food flies / oxtail soup was not hot. Not authentic Hawaii cuisine.

Came here for a friend's bday dinner and I would say the food is okay for the value. They are very flexible with reservation time (had to push it 30 min) since we were running late and they were accommodating of it. It's a huge restaurant inside but not that crowded for a Saturday night. We ordered the kamayan platter with seafood that says it serves up to 10 people since we had 9 at the table. Once the food arrived we noticed the portions seemed a bit small, and we were correct because we had to order more food after. This platter serves closer to 6-7 maybe. The items we really liked was the garlic noodles, garlic shrimp, and the catch of the day. Everything else was just okay and not something that I would come back for. Overall I think it's good to try to give it a chance but probably won't be returning since none of the food was amazing.

Didn't have the chance to eat here. Arrived at 6:50pm and was told the kitchen closes at 7:15. but they'd seat us anyway. Uh, okay? It was a Sunday and they close at 8pm. Sat us in a corner table and promptly forgot about us. My family and I sat for several minutes, nobody came over to take a drink or food order. We got up and left. Definitely not a welcoming vibe.

A large space with Hawaiian food. The food is good but not great. Portions are also on the smaller side. The service has been a bit slow the couple of timed I've visited.

I've passed this restaurant so many times and have seen their sign promoting their happy hours. I finally came in on Wednesday to try their wings! We ordered two drinks, the lychitini and island mule, both of which were delicious! We also ordered the poke and it came with really crispy wonton chip. They had a nice crunch but were a bit oily. Service was amazing, our host gave lots of recommendations and had the best energy! Would definitely come back again and try their other happy hours!

Went with a bunch of friends over the weekend, cute spot but kind of weird table arrangement, I'm unsure if they do that for the karaoke nights or something. Drinks were fun and delicious, loved my pineapple old fashion drink. Kalbi short ribs were awesome. Delicious and well worth the price. Great portion. I can't remember if it's the mochiko chicken or kara age chicken (menu pictures haven't been updated in a year), but SKIP THAT. It was absolutely terrible. Way over fried, chicken meat was DRY, almost like jerky, and the fried coating was hard. Honestly, I should have sent this back but I felt bad. We also ordered oysters but they just never came. Our server completely forgot about it apparently.

Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 3.5/5 Overall: Standard fare. The extended review... Food: Loco Moco - 3/5 - I was pretty disappointed with this dish. The flavor was a little bland. Service: 4/5 - Friendly service. Ambiance: 3.5/5 - Definitely feels like more of a pub atmosphere where people come more for drinks and bar eats.

I did not know that paina has private karaoke rooms for rent that you can also order food + drinks in. We got a large room (up to 20 guests) and had to hit a minimum of $250 per hour. Service was lovely, our server came in often to help us with our food and drink orders. She even let us stay in the karaoke room for an extra 30 minutes so we didn't have to rush eating our desserts. Really recommend the karaoke experience here, the full kitchen menu was available to us and they have such fun cocktails as well to try.

This is the go to spot for drinks and wings, esp on Wednesdays when they have a wings deal! The vibes in here are super chill and good for any occasion whether it be for game day, happy hour, after work events, and birthdays. I come here often on other days also since their food is always a hit plus they always have different happy hour specials! My usual gets are wings (they have a variety of Asian inspired flavors but the garlic cilantro and sweet chili are faves. A 5/5 for me. Loco moco (5/5) the dish comes smothered in gravy with a runny egg and super that gravy is packed with flavor. You can request how well you want it cooked also. Kimchi fried rice (4/5) Garlic noodles (5/5) love how they use the thick noodles. They come out with a nice bite and chew to it, packed with garlic flavor! Staff here is always scoping for tables and service here is also super quick and they're very attentive when you need more water, drinks, or want to add anything to the menu! They also have karaoke on the lower level for you to book if you want a little more private space!

I came with a group of 10 for a friend's Birthday dinner Friday night! There was a semi-busy bar at the entrance and a couple tables with also pretty large groups. The menu has a lot of shareable and drink options. We split a scorpion bowl and platter tier 1 with our half of the table to start. The garlic noodles were flavorful and chicken wings crispy and full of sweet-garlic flavor. The beef and pulled pork were moist, but for the Hawaiian-fusion menu could use a bit more flavor. I thought the space was also relatively on the empty side for 8:00PM. There's a large back lounge area that wasn't being used too, which probably contributed to an oddly quiet ambiance for karaoke or drinks. From the drink we had, I'd definitely recommend coming back to try some drinks over Happy Hour

Pa'ina is spacious and optimal for large groups- they even do open-mic karaoke nights! It's tucked away facing the street, alongside the Kabuki AMC Theatre. They don't have physical menus, instead providing a QR code on each table which directs you to their website. Everything is on the pricier side-- the drinks almost cost the same as a food item. Overall, 3/5 for their food but 5/5 for their drinks. I ordered the duck fried rice which was dry - both the meat and the rice were dry and didn't have any strong flavor. However, (some of) their DRINKS oh my, are so good that it doesn't even feel like you're drinking any alcohol. They're gorgeous and delicious! The highlights are the Blue Hawaii and the Ube Colada.

Pa'ina's food superseded my (albeit low) expectations! We came in on a whim for wing Wednesday (25 cent wings!) not expecting much. But, we ended up trying 4 orders of wings. Our flavor ranking goes from high to low: Honey Sriracha, Pa'ina sweet chili, garlic cilantro, mango habanero. I would say the mango habanero was very bland and the garlic cilantro wings were not for me. But, the honey sriracha wings were juicy and delicious with a good balance of sweet and heat. I think most bar food is greasy and disappointing, but here we had delicious udon noodles with microgreens? It surprisingly was also probably the most delicious garlic noodles I've had thus far in SF! Chewy udon noodles are laden with a sweet and savory garlic sauce and topped with queso fresco (I think), scallions, and some red micro greens as garnish. The service is slow and not super attentive understandably because it was packed. There's also a catch for wing Wednesday - each round of wings must be accompanied by an order of alcohol or an entree (but no wait staff explained this to us). It's super loud inside as it is a bar, so be prepared to face long waits and crowds!

I had a reservation at 11 am when Pa'ina opens but it was not necessary seeing as there was a lot of open seats. The Wagyu Burger was excellent - I ordered "well-done" for the patty and added an egg. The fries were fresh and warm. I opted for the Bottomless Mimosas and tried four different flavors (although only two are pictured here) - lychee, orange, pineapple, and cranberry. The staff were friendly and attentive.

Went with my girl friends for oysters happy hour! Our waiter was very attentive and made sure we were taken care of (we did many, many rounds of oysters LOL). The vibes were like a mix of sports bar meets tiki room. The oysters were fresh and we shared some fun punch bowls! Make sure to check out their updates for specific happy hour menus for each day

Came on wing Wednesdays around 9 but they said they stopped doing it. I think kitchen last call is at 9pm so felt like that should have been stated be on their menu somewhere. It was also very empty at this point so we were able to get seated and ordered pretty quickly. Drinks came out in about 5min. 6/10 Ube colada $15 - SUPER sweet drink. Sugar level was probably 150% so that was not really enjoyable. Cant really taste the ube flavor but might just be the sweetness overpower and for sure cannot taste any alcohol. This place definitely pours very lightly on the hard stuff.