'Ai Pono Cafe

283 E 17th St Suite A, Costa Mesa
(949) 402-6877

Recent Reviews

Jason Gutierrez

It looked really edgy and they were selling hella merch. I respect the Hawaii history plaques and portraits of Hawaii historical figures. Ok I got the chefs plate and the chicken was real good and the poke was pretty good too. The Mac salad was nothing special but the real bummer was how the plate was mostly rice. For $25 it was definitely overpriced but it’s costamesa so what do you expect I guess. Also the owner has like this gangsters personality that kinda cringe.

Atmosphere: 2

Food: 2

Service: 2

Recommended dishes: Poke

Hangry Trails

This is our second visit to this restaurant and we just have to order the Da “Spicy” Plate again because it has the best combination. This plate comes with a combination of their Guava Chili Pepper Chicken, Spicy Ahi Poke, Crispy Korean Chicken, Rice & Mac Salad. Both chickens are worth trying, they’re so good. The spicy ahi poke sauce is sticky, and sweet, with a little hint of spiciness! If you want to try a little bit of everything this plate has the best combination as you can try 3 different things from their menu. Definitely coming back again!

Troy Brinker

eating here was like a spiritual experience

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Spicy Plate

Brian Payne

I haven't even been here yet to eat, but basing my review on the fact I miss Oahu and Home and honestly just started eating my phone because this place looks so ono and delicious and nutritious and scrumptious and and luscious and I think that's all the uscious' I got..

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Nadine Menna

Insane 12/10. Jaw dropping good. We get one spicy plate and one roots plate and share it all, allows you to experience a ton. Guava chicken and spicy poke are my favorites

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Amanda Fletcher

Fat masubi. Big servings.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni Salad, Spam Musubi, Guava Chili Pepper Fried Chicken, Guava Chicken

Austin A

This place is an amazing taste of Hawaii! It’s got such great options and it delivers on all flavors.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Eddie Ex

Shrimp was delicious chicken katsu was undercooked

Food: 2

Service: 5

Joy Hoffman

Delicious! And the small bowl is enough to share! I love that you can create your own bowl and add whatever proteins, veggies, and extras you want.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Briyana Herbert

SOOOOOOOOO

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jessica Gandhi

Our new favorite Hawaiian place! Loved the Da Roots plate with the Ahi Katsu and short rib.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Beef, Poke, Ahi

alessandro carozzino

Everything excellent, original and

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Lauren Shelby

Quality of the food is incredible. Can be busy but it is worth the wait! Guava chicken and beef short ribs are to die for.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Guava Chili Pepper Chicken, Guava Chili Pepper Fried Chicken, Garlic Shrimp, Guava Chicken

Jake Love

This place was packed when I visited and they executed! Line went quick, food came out fast, and atmosphere was upbeat and lively. ‘Ai Pono is a well oiled machine. Also - food was fantastic. I did the crackhead chicken with extra mac. Highly recommend!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

david c

Food was good ... portions were

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 3

Service: 4

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