Awesome drinks but the sandwich wasn't special. Seating is very limited.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Sharif Matar
Friendly staff and lots of local drinks to choose from.
Mzz N
Fast and friendly service.Strawberry Milk Tea has Boba in it which is plus. Flavor is good, but could have a stronger strawberry taste. Wish it was blended, but they only serve tea products which aren't blended. Be aware that the Dalonga milk tea is super sweet! They do tell you that there's sugar on it which melts. Once you get used to the sweetness, it's a refreshing drink. Will go back to try other products and will update this review.
Lyla D
The H Mart Food Hall is going to be a "dangerous" place for my taste buds and Asian street food memories. Walking by this Korean coffee & tea food stall, one can't help noticing their toasted savory sandwiches and dessert waffles. I questioned whether their sandwiches could be Korea's famous gilgeori-tostuh AKA "Street Toast" which I've eaten for breakfast while visiting Korea many years ago. The toasted sandwiches on the poster drew me in to give one a try because they looked similar yet different (in a good way) from what I've known as gilgeori-tostuh. To me, the breakfast sandwich that I've eaten was basically a sweet egg and cabbage filling sandwiched between 2 thick slices of grilled buttered white bread.Also, Koreans are noted for their love of coffee and so it's no wonder that Aloha 'Aina offers the current social media sensation, Dalgona or honeycomb toffee milk tea (IG whipped coffee). Sorry, they only serve it with whole milk and don't have lactose-free or alternative non-dairy milk. But, it pairs well with either a toasted sandwich or sweet waffle.FOOD:-Bulgogi Lovers Toast: my sandwich was packed with bulgogi (Korean grilled meat), preserved vegetables, a slice of American cheese and topped with slices of jalapeño peppers. The sandwich was about 4" thick and served in a white cardboard open sandwich box. The bulgogi was tender and its marinade was slightly sweet. As I munched into the sandwich, the preserved vegetables gave this sandwich a bit of a crunch as the melting slice of cheese oozed with each bite. I had to re-think my thoughts about gilgeori-tostuh and accept that these sandwiches at Aloha 'Aina are wonderful variations of the sweet egg omelette street sandwiches. $7.50-Dalgona Honeycomb Toffee Milk Tea: this coffee beverage has its roots from South Korea. From what I understand, it was popularized by a Korean actor who ordered a whipped coffee beverage in Macau and likened its flavor to Dalgona, a Korean honeycomb toffee. I took the chance to order Aloha 'Aina's Honeycomb Toffee Coffee even though I had inquired if they use non-dairy milk or whole milk. The counter girl said they only use whole milk, for now, possibly may have non-dairy substitutes in the future. Ok, I won't drink the entire beverage as I am mildly lactose-intolerant. Two things stood out about the beverage that I received, 1- the coffee top layer wasn't whipped like social media shows and 2- it was easy to stir-in the honeycomb toffee (sitting atop the coffee layer) that slowly dissolved into the beverage. I liked the flavor but was disappointed that the coffee wasn't whipped as I've seen on social media and have done at home. $5.50The service was friendly and pretty quick. Everyone observed proper social distancing. Oh, for now, this vendor does NOT accept cash so those who don't usually carry cash, you'll be happy that you can swipe, tap, or insert your plastic here!
Awesome drinks but the sandwich wasn't special. Seating is very limited.
Atmosphere: 3
Food: 4
Service: 4
Friendly staff and lots of local drinks to choose from.
Fast and friendly service.Strawberry Milk Tea has Boba in it which is plus. Flavor is good, but could have a stronger strawberry taste. Wish it was blended, but they only serve tea products which aren't blended. Be aware that the Dalonga milk tea is super sweet! They do tell you that there's sugar on it which melts. Once you get used to the sweetness, it's a refreshing drink. Will go back to try other products and will update this review.
The H Mart Food Hall is going to be a "dangerous" place for my taste buds and Asian street food memories. Walking by this Korean coffee & tea food stall, one can't help noticing their toasted savory sandwiches and dessert waffles. I questioned whether their sandwiches could be Korea's famous gilgeori-tostuh AKA "Street Toast" which I've eaten for breakfast while visiting Korea many years ago. The toasted sandwiches on the poster drew me in to give one a try because they looked similar yet different (in a good way) from what I've known as gilgeori-tostuh. To me, the breakfast sandwich that I've eaten was basically a sweet egg and cabbage filling sandwiched between 2 thick slices of grilled buttered white bread.Also, Koreans are noted for their love of coffee and so it's no wonder that Aloha 'Aina offers the current social media sensation, Dalgona or honeycomb toffee milk tea (IG whipped coffee). Sorry, they only serve it with whole milk and don't have lactose-free or alternative non-dairy milk. But, it pairs well with either a toasted sandwich or sweet waffle.FOOD:-Bulgogi Lovers Toast: my sandwich was packed with bulgogi (Korean grilled meat), preserved vegetables, a slice of American cheese and topped with slices of jalapeño peppers. The sandwich was about 4" thick and served in a white cardboard open sandwich box. The bulgogi was tender and its marinade was slightly sweet. As I munched into the sandwich, the preserved vegetables gave this sandwich a bit of a crunch as the melting slice of cheese oozed with each bite. I had to re-think my thoughts about gilgeori-tostuh and accept that these sandwiches at Aloha 'Aina are wonderful variations of the sweet egg omelette street sandwiches. $7.50-Dalgona Honeycomb Toffee Milk Tea: this coffee beverage has its roots from South Korea. From what I understand, it was popularized by a Korean actor who ordered a whipped coffee beverage in Macau and likened its flavor to Dalgona, a Korean honeycomb toffee. I took the chance to order Aloha 'Aina's Honeycomb Toffee Coffee even though I had inquired if they use non-dairy milk or whole milk. The counter girl said they only use whole milk, for now, possibly may have non-dairy substitutes in the future. Ok, I won't drink the entire beverage as I am mildly lactose-intolerant. Two things stood out about the beverage that I received, 1- the coffee top layer wasn't whipped like social media shows and 2- it was easy to stir-in the honeycomb toffee (sitting atop the coffee layer) that slowly dissolved into the beverage. I liked the flavor but was disappointed that the coffee wasn't whipped as I've seen on social media and have done at home. $5.50The service was friendly and pretty quick. Everyone observed proper social distancing. Oh, for now, this vendor does NOT accept cash so those who don't usually carry cash, you'll be happy that you can swipe, tap, or insert your plastic here!
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