Today is Sunday, and according to their posted business hours, they open at 10:30 AM, which is why I stopped by after church. I arrived at 10:50 AM to find the doors unlocked, but all the lights and menu screens were off. A staff member told me they weren’t open yet. When I pointed out the posted hours, he replied, “The girl that opens isn’t here yet.” This was frustrating, especially since I drove over 20 minutes to get there. Management should do a better job ensuring the business opens on time and is properly staffed.
I decided to wait 10 more minutes to see if the employee showed up.
The employee did arrive, and I placed an order for the seafood combo and the BBQ short ribs combo.
The food was mostly excellent. The garlic shrimp was flavorful, and the BBQ short ribs were outstanding with perfectly balanced seasoning. The only disappointment was the mahi mahi, which tasted more like a basic battered fish with little to no flavor.
Overall, a rocky start due to poor opening management, but the quality of the food (especially the short ribs) helped redeem the experience.
Alvin Lo
food is mid but big portion, server is friendly and talkative
3ISAIAH61
OMG! THE FOOD IS AMAZING! MY FIRST TIME HERE TODAY! I GOT THE BBQ COMBO AND CRISPY SPAM! THE PORTIONS ARE HUGE! THE MEAT WAS PERFECTLY SEASONED AND TENDER! THESE GUYS ARE 100% TIMES BETTER THAN L&L! THE PRICE IS RIGHT & THE FOOD IS FRESH! MY NEW SPOT! I'M IN LOVE!
Sharon B
Craving a spam musubi for an afternoon snack so I stopped in here while I'm in the area. The guy who took my order was nice and friendly.
The spam musubi was ok. The nori on one of the musubi was coming apart and opening up. The spam could have been thicker. It was mostly rice with a thin slice of spam on each one.
I didn't order anything else so I can only say that I don't recommend the spam musubi.
Shirlei Martins
I ordered Seafood combo and they send chicken combo. I ordered through Uber eats And I will never order from these restaurants again
Marcus Hsu
This has become a weekly staple for us. We love the garlic shrimp, chicken katsu and the crispy spam musubi.
Mei Cho
Everything is great! I highly recommend this place!!!
Sabrina B
Super fresh cooked to other katsu and grilled chicken! The portions were HUGE! Easily 2 or even 3 servings of protein on the grilled chicken plate and 2 on the katsu plate. The chef was also running cashier at the time and he was super friendly! :) the mac salad was awesome and flavorful and the rice was topped with nori flakes! Definitely going back, super worth the money.
Bradley Hayes
Delicious food! Extremely friendly staff. Amazing after a workout :)
Steve Robison
Definitely new ownership has this place moving and shaking! Interior has been remodeled and the overhead menu is new. Still has the Hawaiian plate lunch theme. I ordered the chicken Katsu plate and it was delicious, tasty and fresh. My only complaint is the breading was to thick and over powering the chicken. The Katsu sauce was super tasty, rice was sticky and the Mac salad was super tasty. Small reminders of home, I’ll definitely be back but I will try something other than the Katsu.
We were excited to finally check this place out and it did not disappoint. We got the mixed chicken plate with chicken katsu and bbq chicken, spicy chicken plate, spam musubi and the malasadas and enjoyed it all. Hawaiian food can sometimes be a little salty, but not here- everything was fresh, flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The portion sizes are great and enough to share. This is definitely going to be our go to spot when we want a little taste of the islands. The service is warm and friendly and they even gifted my little one a lollipop. We ended the meal with their fresh malasadas and let me tell you, they are little magic pillows. Do yourself a favor and check them out.
Cristen Mason
I will admit. I was shocked when walking in, the environment had definitely changed since my last visit and I was hesitant . But I am thankful to say that the food was excellent. All reservations about the restaurant changed after first bite. Glad to have them in Poway!
Arvin Quiros
Tried it for the first time a couple days ago under the new owners. Before it was OK. Inconsistent at times. Let's just say it wasn't my first choice when I had a Hawaiian BBQ food fix. After trying it recently though, it'll probably be one of the first places I'll think about going to for my fix. Ordered the Garlic Shrimp, Surf & Turf (asked for Mahi instead of shrimp), Garlic Fried Chicken, a la cart Short Ribs, and a Spam Musubi. ALL of it was good! Big plus for me: two scoops of rice, with the mac salad. Some places only give one scoop rice, one scoop mac. It was all so good. Such a big improvement than before. Simple menu. Can't wait to try the other offerings. Chef David took my order and prepared the food. Such a nice guy. He was welcoming and kind. Had a great experience.
Gilbert
Crunchy musubi was great. The Mac could have used more carrots and cucumbers. BBQ plate was a mountain of meat. Will definitely go back and get loco moco and kalua pork. Jack in the box across the street is no longer the go to.
Atmosphere needs more ukulele and palm trees
Adding Hawaii to the sign outside might get more people in. I had no idea what this place was until I walked closer and saw the small led Hawaii sign so I said aloha
And ipo is the Hawaiian noun and verb for love
Kieren Wilson
Home cooked delicious food made fast and with a personal touch! Our team at mossy Nissan in poway ordered catering and they took amazing care of us! I would recommend them 10/10!
Today is Sunday, and according to their posted business hours, they open at 10:30 AM, which is why I stopped by after church. I arrived at 10:50 AM to find the doors unlocked, but all the lights and menu screens were off. A staff member told me they weren’t open yet. When I pointed out the posted hours, he replied, “The girl that opens isn’t here yet.” This was frustrating, especially since I drove over 20 minutes to get there. Management should do a better job ensuring the business opens on time and is properly staffed.
I decided to wait 10 more minutes to see if the employee showed up.
The employee did arrive, and I placed an order for the seafood combo and the BBQ short ribs combo.
The food was mostly excellent. The garlic shrimp was flavorful, and the BBQ short ribs were outstanding with perfectly balanced seasoning. The only disappointment was the mahi mahi, which tasted more like a basic battered fish with little to no flavor.
Overall, a rocky start due to poor opening management, but the quality of the food (especially the short ribs) helped redeem the experience.
food is mid but big portion, server is friendly and talkative
OMG! THE FOOD IS AMAZING! MY FIRST TIME HERE TODAY! I GOT THE BBQ COMBO AND CRISPY SPAM! THE PORTIONS ARE HUGE! THE MEAT WAS PERFECTLY SEASONED AND TENDER! THESE GUYS ARE 100% TIMES BETTER THAN L&L! THE PRICE IS RIGHT & THE FOOD IS FRESH! MY NEW SPOT! I'M IN LOVE!
Craving a spam musubi for an afternoon snack so I stopped in here while I'm in the area. The guy who took my order was nice and friendly.
The spam musubi was ok. The nori on one of the musubi was coming apart and opening up. The spam could have been thicker. It was mostly rice with a thin slice of spam on each one.
I didn't order anything else so I can only say that I don't recommend the spam musubi.
I ordered Seafood combo and they send chicken combo. I ordered through Uber eats And I will never order from these restaurants again
This has become a weekly staple for us. We love the garlic shrimp, chicken katsu and the crispy spam musubi.
Everything is great! I highly recommend this place!!!
Super fresh cooked to other katsu and grilled chicken! The portions were HUGE! Easily 2 or even 3 servings of protein on the grilled chicken plate and 2 on the katsu plate. The chef was also running cashier at the time and he was super friendly! :) the mac salad was awesome and flavorful and the rice was topped with nori flakes! Definitely going back, super worth the money.
Delicious food! Extremely friendly staff. Amazing after a workout :)
Definitely new ownership has this place moving and shaking! Interior has been remodeled and the overhead menu is new. Still has the Hawaiian plate lunch theme. I ordered the chicken Katsu plate and it was delicious, tasty and fresh. My only complaint is the breading was to thick and over powering the chicken. The Katsu sauce was super tasty, rice was sticky and the Mac salad was super tasty. Small reminders of home, I’ll definitely be back but I will try something other than the Katsu.
Restaurantji Recommends
We were excited to finally check this place out and it did not disappoint. We got the mixed chicken plate with chicken katsu and bbq chicken, spicy chicken plate, spam musubi and the malasadas and enjoyed it all. Hawaiian food can sometimes be a little salty, but not here- everything was fresh, flavorful and seasoned perfectly. The portion sizes are great and enough to share. This is definitely going to be our go to spot when we want a little taste of the islands. The service is warm and friendly and they even gifted my little one a lollipop. We ended the meal with their fresh malasadas and let me tell you, they are little magic pillows. Do yourself a favor and check them out.
I will admit. I was shocked when walking in, the environment had definitely changed since my last visit and I was hesitant . But I am thankful to say that the food was excellent. All reservations about the restaurant changed after first bite. Glad to have them in Poway!
Tried it for the first time a couple days ago under the new owners. Before it was OK. Inconsistent at times. Let's just say it wasn't my first choice when I had a Hawaiian BBQ food fix. After trying it recently though, it'll probably be one of the first places I'll think about going to for my fix. Ordered the Garlic Shrimp, Surf & Turf (asked for Mahi instead of shrimp), Garlic Fried Chicken, a la cart Short Ribs, and a Spam Musubi. ALL of it was good! Big plus for me: two scoops of rice, with the mac salad. Some places only give one scoop rice, one scoop mac. It was all so good. Such a big improvement than before. Simple menu. Can't wait to try the other offerings. Chef David took my order and prepared the food. Such a nice guy. He was welcoming and kind. Had a great experience.
Crunchy musubi was great. The Mac could have used more carrots and cucumbers. BBQ plate was a mountain of meat. Will definitely go back and get loco moco and kalua pork. Jack in the box across the street is no longer the go to.
Atmosphere needs more ukulele and palm trees
Adding Hawaii to the sign outside might get more people in. I had no idea what this place was until I walked closer and saw the small led Hawaii sign so I said aloha
And ipo is the Hawaiian noun and verb for love
Home cooked delicious food made fast and with a personal touch! Our team at mossy Nissan in poway ordered catering and they took amazing care of us! I would recommend them 10/10!
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