Ethel's Grill
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About Ethel's Grill
Ethel's Grill Reviews
Amazing food and amazing service. This is a small hole-in-the-wall takeout-only restaurant serving up high quality dishes that do not disappoint. The mochiko chicken was phenomenal, the garlic ahi was super flavorful, and the tataki was great as well. Highly recommend.
Ethel's Grill is a popular hole-in-the-wall located in Kalihi, Honolulu. It's known for local and Japanese fusion dishes including the ahi tataki, barely seared, served in a sesame-shoyu sauce, the shoyu infused with garlic, mochiko chicken and deep-fried turkey tails.
The restaurant has a casual and unassuming atmosphere that only offers take away plate lunches.
You can find the daily changing menu specials that are highlighted on the Ethel's Grill Instagram page.
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Freaking amazing food!! Will be going back often.
Ethel's Grill is a cozy, hole-in-the-wall restaurant located in Kalihi, known for its delicious Mochiko Chicken with ginger ponzu sauce. The menu offers a variety of tasty dishes, including the popular hamburger steak. The lightly fried Mochiko Chicken, almost like tempura, is a crowd favorite and comes with a flavorful sauce. Ethel's Grill is a casual, take-out only establishment with a nostalgic dining experience, offering great food and warm hospitality. The restaurant has been around for over 40 years, and is praised for its reasonable prices, generous portions, and quality ingredients. Customers highlight the restaurant's mochiko chicken, ahi tataki, and deep-fried turkey tails as standout dishes. Despite the small size and often bustling environment, the wait is worth it for the delicious, local and Japanese fusion cuisine.