My home away from home. My comfort food. I am so happy I found this hidden gem.
I'm born and raised on the island of Oahu, and am currently living in Socal. So, from the moment you walk in the vibes you get feels like I'm back home in Hawaii, from the island music, to the locals working there sharing that Aloha Spirit they are so welcoming, and definitely the food! The food is so authentic to what Hawaii offers! Seriously gets better and better every time I go eat here. I'm also korean and the cucumber kimchi is bomb! Also, the poke is so good! Must have with your meal.
Truly thank you North Shore Plate Lunch for doing what you sistas and bruhhdahs do! Mahalo for bringing me back to Hawaii even if its only for 30 mins or so while im there it truly fills my heart and belly!!! Aloha!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu Plate Island Fav, Large Plate, Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Burger, Loaded Musubi, Ahi Poke Nachos, Coconut Cake, Chicken Katsu Plate, Guava Cake, Loco Moco Island Favs, Spam Musubi, BBQ Chicken Green Salad, BBQ Chicken Plate, Chicken Katsu & Spicy Mayo Poke Nachos, Mochiko Chicken Plate
Tulshi Sharma
Tasty dishes, warm service—five stars!
Songi Beko
Waited 45mins for cold musubi. Food is bland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
D D
If you come early, BEWARE!!! Not sure how this place ended up in the top spot of Yelp but I couldn’t even eat the chewy, hard, and what looks to be over-stewed Kalbi that doesn’t seemed grilled like some of the other pictures. This is what I got for almost $20. As a former chef this kalbi looks to be leftovers from the other day, reheated and stewed instead of charbroiled like how it’s supposed to be. By trying to save money you served a customer bad food that ended up being tossed. The beef looks and tasted like hard tack beef jerky that was inedible. I would understand if the meat was not cooked well enough or overcooked as these issues can be mistakes but as a former chef I know there is no excuse to serve someone this beef with the worst parts hidden below the stack of meat. Something like this is not a mistake. As someone who worked in a tight kitchen, I can say this was deliberate as I came after opening and was most likely served reheated meat. Also notice how there is no burnt edges on the meat from the grill as the meat looks to be just taken out of a pot of liquid that was reheated to rejuvenate the tough meat which happens when you try to reheat something overcooked. The Katsu was ok. A warning for those who come early, you may get reheated leftovers. Absolutely no excuses for a place that charges almost $20 a meal!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
F Toalepai
Road tripping up and down California, ran across this island food restaurant. Young lady who greeted us was very polite and energetic. The cook was really busy but through observation he kept awareness as he cook ,he acknowledge the line with a smile & nodded his head. The cook whipped up some of that good Ono local island food we all love. We enjoyed our food as we gather with family . Great atmosphere, Good energy for the road! Would definitely recommend. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Chicken Katsu Plate, Spam Musubi
Joseph Martinez
Place is very clean and the food tastes amazing. What was ordered from my visit was Loco Moco, Chicken Katsu and Garlic Shrimp. All plates were delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Chicken Katsu Plate, Spam Musubi
Cynthia Violet Esquivel
A must try!! Brings back memories from North Shore 🌺
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ahi Poke Nachos
Felicia Yang
This place is excellent. I honestly did not expect high quality, authentic Hawaiian food here, and it blew me away. Especially loved the poke nachos, but everything was delicious and portions are generous! Chill atmosphere with surf videos and aloha vibes. Would recommend.
We were craving something different for takeout other than Chipotle, Taco Bell, etc. I happened upon this establishment after some Googling and found this place. I wanted to support a local small business and Hawaiian fold sounded amazing. We ordered online- two Korean chicken plates with all mac ($4 upcharge each which I thought was pretty steep).
The parking structure is very small. l'd imagine that it may be challenging to park your car if there are more than 4-5 parties at once. I didn't have an issue at the time I went and my order was ready when I walked in. Service was ok.
I picked up the food at the stated time and got home within 30 mins of getting the food. I didn’t expect the chicken to be piping hot, but it wasn't even lukewarm. It was cold. Warmed up fine and my grandmother, who is typically very critical of food, really enjoyed her meal. I thought the food was okay, but I had higher expectations based on reviews. The chicken was decent, but the mac salad (that I paid $8 extra for combined) had an odd aftertaste IMO.
If it was just me who ordered food, I probably would've rated 2 stars for the taste, temperature of the food, and upcharge. Given that my grandmother enjoyed her food, I'll rate 3. I seem to be in the minority for not caring for the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Jacob Norton
Absolutely the best place to eat Hawaiian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Loaded Musubi, Ahi Poke Nachos, Chicken Katsu Plate
Daohaus (DaoHaus)
I have driven by this place on numerous occasions always thinking I really need to try this place out. Well today was the day.
The place is really small with an odd shaped parking lot. You have to pull in and drive to the back of the lot to park and enter. There's no easement so there's only one way to access the property and that's off Hamner.
Decor is as if you were transported to the islands. Bright cheery and has that island vibe with multiple screens playing surfing videos.
Menu is simple nothing overwhelming but you're going to have a tough choice in deciding what you want. Because everything looks great.
Prices are super reasonable as well given the current price of things these days. I ordered the kalbi plate and my son got the chicken katsu plate. Ordered and waited for our food to come which took a little under 10 minutes as food are made to order. No sitting under a heat lamp here gang.
Everything was super flavorful. The kalbi was cooked perfectly as it was juicy and the meat came off the small short ribs.
Support small businesses and give this place a try. You will not regret it and prepare to have leftovers if you're not a big eater.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Cheryl Brennan
Expensive for lunch. Food OK. Would love to see a cajan shrimp option.
The best loco moco in Norco!
Food: 5
Service: 5
My home away from home. My comfort food. I am so happy I found this hidden gem.
I'm born and raised on the island of Oahu, and am currently living in Socal. So, from the moment you walk in the vibes you get feels like I'm back home in Hawaii, from the island music, to the locals working there sharing that Aloha Spirit they are so welcoming, and definitely the food! The food is so authentic to what Hawaii offers! Seriously gets better and better every time I go eat here. I'm also korean and the cucumber kimchi is bomb! Also, the poke is so good! Must have with your meal.
Truly thank you North Shore Plate Lunch for doing what you sistas and bruhhdahs do! Mahalo for bringing me back to Hawaii even if its only for 30 mins or so while im there it truly fills my heart and belly!!! Aloha!
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Cheeseburger, Chicken Teriyaki, Chicken Katsu Plate Island Fav, Large Plate, Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Burger, Loaded Musubi, Ahi Poke Nachos, Coconut Cake, Chicken Katsu Plate, Guava Cake, Loco Moco Island Favs, Spam Musubi, BBQ Chicken Green Salad, BBQ Chicken Plate, Chicken Katsu & Spicy Mayo Poke Nachos, Mochiko Chicken Plate
Tasty dishes, warm service—five stars!
Waited 45mins for cold musubi. Food is bland.
Atmosphere: 4
Food: 1
Service: 2
If you come early, BEWARE!!! Not sure how this place ended up in the top spot of Yelp but I couldn’t even eat the chewy, hard, and what looks to be over-stewed Kalbi that doesn’t seemed grilled like some of the other pictures. This is what I got for almost $20.
As a former chef this kalbi looks to be leftovers from the other day, reheated and stewed instead of charbroiled like how it’s supposed to be. By trying to save money you served a customer bad food that ended up being tossed. The beef looks and tasted like hard tack beef jerky that was inedible. I would understand if the meat was not cooked well enough or overcooked as these issues can be mistakes but as a former chef I know there is no excuse to serve someone this beef with the worst parts hidden below the stack of meat. Something like this is not a mistake. As someone who worked in a tight kitchen, I can say this was deliberate as I came after opening and was most likely served reheated meat. Also notice how there is no burnt edges on the meat from the grill as the meat looks to be just taken out of a pot of liquid that was reheated to rejuvenate the tough meat which happens when you try to reheat something overcooked. The Katsu was ok. A warning for those who come early, you may get reheated leftovers. Absolutely no excuses for a place that charges almost $20 a meal!
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 1
Service: 3
Road tripping up and down California, ran across this island food restaurant. Young lady who greeted us was very polite and energetic. The cook was really busy but through observation he kept awareness as he cook ,he acknowledge the line with a smile & nodded his head. The cook whipped up some of that good Ono local island food we all love. We enjoyed our food as we gather with family . Great atmosphere, Good energy for the road! Would definitely recommend. 🤙🏽🤙🏽
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Chicken Katsu Plate, Spam Musubi
Place is very clean and the food tastes amazing. What was ordered from my visit was Loco Moco, Chicken Katsu and Garlic Shrimp. All plates were delicious
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Chicken Katsu Plate, Spam Musubi
A must try!! Brings back memories from North Shore 🌺
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Ahi Poke Nachos
This place is excellent. I honestly did not expect high quality, authentic Hawaiian food here, and it blew me away. Especially loved the poke nachos, but everything was delicious and portions are generous! Chill atmosphere with surf videos and aloha vibes. Would recommend.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
TO CHINA......
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Restaurantji Recommends
Overall good food
And fast service
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 4
Service: 5
We were craving something different for takeout other than Chipotle, Taco Bell, etc. I happened upon this establishment after some Googling and found this place. I wanted to support a local small business and Hawaiian fold sounded amazing. We ordered online- two Korean chicken plates with all mac ($4 upcharge each which I thought was pretty steep).
The parking structure is very small. l'd imagine that it may be challenging to park your car if there are more than 4-5 parties at once. I didn't have an issue at the time I went and my order was ready when I walked in. Service was ok.
I picked up the food at the stated time and got home within 30 mins of getting the food. I didn’t expect the chicken to be piping hot, but it wasn't even lukewarm. It was cold. Warmed up fine and my grandmother, who is typically very critical of food, really enjoyed her meal. I thought the food was okay, but I had higher expectations based on reviews. The chicken was decent, but the mac salad (that I paid $8 extra for combined) had an odd aftertaste IMO.
If it was just me who ordered food, I probably would've rated 2 stars for the taste, temperature of the food, and upcharge. Given that my grandmother enjoyed her food, I'll rate 3. I seem to be in the minority for not caring for the food.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
Absolutely the best place to eat Hawaiian food.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Recommended dishes: Medium BBQ Chicken or Kalua Pork Plate, Loaded Musubi, Ahi Poke Nachos, Chicken Katsu Plate
I have driven by this place on numerous occasions always thinking I really need to try this place out. Well today was the day.
The place is really small with an odd shaped parking lot. You have to pull in and drive to the back of the lot to park and enter. There's no easement so there's only one way to access the property and that's off Hamner.
Decor is as if you were transported to the islands. Bright cheery and has that island vibe with multiple screens playing surfing videos.
Menu is simple nothing overwhelming but you're going to have a tough choice in deciding what you want. Because everything looks great.
Prices are super reasonable as well given the current price of things these days. I ordered the kalbi plate and my son got the chicken katsu plate. Ordered and waited for our food to come which took a little under 10 minutes as food are made to order. No sitting under a heat lamp here gang.
Everything was super flavorful. The kalbi was cooked perfectly as it was juicy and the meat came off the small short ribs.
Support small businesses and give this place a try. You will not regret it and prepare to have leftovers if you're not a big eater.
Atmosphere: 5
Food: 5
Service: 5
Expensive for lunch. Food OK. Would love to see a cajan shrimp option.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 3
Service: 3
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