Hawaiian Restaurants near Lafayette, CA

“I have tried most of the flavors they have and the taste is always consistent. Highly recommend“

“Great food and service the staff was super friendly and patient with us being first-timers there! Highly recommend the pokerrito! Dining area was a bit dirty from the heavy lunchtime crowd coming and going but all the staff there were too busy making food to get to the tables to clean, so it was understandable.“

“Chicken katsu is Da Kind bra! I got their "Aloha BBQ combo" to go and she was nice enough to let me switch out the barbecue chicken for the katsu chicken and I'm so glad she did. So ono! And you get a Big heavy plate of food for your money!
Both the BBQ Beef and Kalbi short ribs tasted great but they were both a little bit fatty and just a little chewy, compared to when I used to get the same dishes at L&L (The standard of Hawaiian barbecue restaurants) back on Maui, where I lived for many years. I don't mind that because the flavor was delicious but maybe they just need to marinate them more or trim the fat off just a bit.
The most important thing I want everyone to know is that the katsu chicken was done to perfection! Perfectly cooked, still moist and with a delicious katsu sauce for dipping!
They also let me get a bit of extra rice instead of their two choices of steamed vegetables, that did not sound very appetizing. They really need to soak and steam all there vegetables in only ALOHA brand soy sauce if they want the correct Hawaiian flavored vegetables.
Their macaroni salad was ok / good but similar to what you might make it home.
I think they should go online and read about the secrets of Hawaiian style / L&L's macaroni salad.
"While the pasta is still hot, pour 2–3 tablespoons of apple cider vinegar over it.
Toss the macaroni and vinegar together so that the vinegar coats all the pasta and season the pasta by adding salt to the water while cooking it.
Rinse the very finely diced onions in cold water to remove bitterness.
Add 6-7 tablespoons of milk to moisten the pasta.
Toss the pasta with the dressing while it's still warm so it absorbs the flavors.
Let the macaroni salad rest in the fridge for a few hours."
Etc.,etc., there's lots of great Hawaiian style macaroni salad recipes online.

And if they don't want to bother cutting up the finely diced onions they could always use onion powder or some other seasoning powder because it's quick and easy.
Because although their macaroni salad wasn't bad it didn't have enough extra special flavor and needed something like onion powder, more salt or a bit of milk to make it their own secret recipe extra delicious / better than home made, so that their customers crave it as much as they crave the meat and it keeps them coming back.

I know I'll be coming back for their delicious chicken katsu and I do hope they add some more flavorings to their macaroni salad that makes it more Hawaiian style.

I gave their service the highest marks because she allowed me to do one substitution on my combo meal and was very friendly, professional and polite.

I deducted points for the atmosphere because it didn't really look that welcoming to take a seat and eat your meals there. I was getting it to go so it didn't matter to me but their interior could use some work make it more welcoming to sit down. Maybe they're just trying to get everyone to get it to go but that doesn't work for everybody.
Parking in that area is terrible and you either have to circle to you find a spot or park a far distance away. If they have some solution for that they should reply so other people don't have to illegally park to get a great Hawaiian style meal.
I also found out that they care about what their customers think and that's worth some extra stars any day of the week!“

“Dear beautifully lady at the counter: I love you. Not just because you are beautiful...but because you make sure they don't skimp on the extra Mac salad“

“I’ve only been here twice but I know I’ll definitely be back. The food is good and the portions are generous for the price. Also, I’m not sure where they get their kimchi or if they make it, but it is the best kimchi I’ve ever had! I would go back JUST for the kimchi, but everything else is great too.“

“‘Ono grinds at a great price 🍹“

“Food was fresh! Service was great. The tables were clean!“

“Drinks Galore, if you want to be impressed by an atmosphere that makes you feel like you’re in a jungle and make memories you want to remember check this spot out.

They even have the drinks you can set on fire… this one is the

(Fire Bowl drink Mo’o Bowl)
(Blue Hawaiian, Song of the Siren)“

“I got #1 bowl thingy.

Linda was my curator of yum yum.
Service was fantastic, and she was super funny, which made the ordering experience so fun!
The ingredients are super fresh and everything together is delicious!

Will be back ?“

“We come here with the kids, because it's one of our favorites. There's a good variety of food such as ramen, poke, and Hawaiian BBQ so there's something for everyone. Drinks include boba and Hawaiian Sun. Service is very good: friendly and prompt.“

“Got the bbq chicken and shrimp combo to-go and it's really good! Not even normally a fan of mac and cheese but this one was great, vegetables were crunchy which made for an overall balanced meal. Its quite a big portion too, could be split into 2 meals.“

“Great people, fresh ingridients, authentic taste. Love it!!“

“great food... healthy and the staff are very friendly“

“There are a few poke places in the SRV, but of the four I’ve tried... THIS is the one I return to regularly! Great selection, service, taste. And lots of the staff are OAKLAND A’s fans!“

“the food was amazing!! service was great and the food came out quick!! u definitely recommend this place!!“

“I’m so happy to have L and L back! There used to be one on Crescent Drive(a couple blocks away) and I was heartbroken when it shut down. I moved away for a while and imagine how awesome of a surprise it was to see my favorite Hawaiian BBQ spot has returned just before I moved back! ???
The employees are all super friendly, the food is always cooked to perfection, and the dining area is kept clean and tidy.
The only thing that would make this place better is if they would extend their hours on Friday/Saturday nights. A lot of other restaurants in the area close at 9pm on weeknights and 10pm on weekends so I was surprised/bummed to see that they close “early” in comparison.“

“I'm really glad I tried this local place. I had the teriyaki grilled chicken, and the shrimp fried rice, and both were excellent. The chicken had more grilled color on it, and was less fatty than the Panda Express version. The portions were very generous. Probably the best fast-food chinese food I've had in a loooong time :)“

“Good portions and friendly staff. Love the atmosphere and college town feel.“

“This was very delicious and super well priced! $12.50 fed me for two meals! I will definitely be back.“

“This Hawaiian restaurant exceeded all my expectations! The service was fast, friendly, and made us feel like ohana. The menu offered a great selection, and everything we ordered was delicious. The luau-style ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the coconut shrimp had the perfect crunch with a hint of sweetness. The ambiance was magical, with soft lighting, Polynesian decor, and just the right amount of island music to set the mood. Whether you’re looking for a romantic dinner, a family outing, or a casual night out, this spot is perfect. Can’t wait to return!“