Puka's

4211 Wai'alae Ave Ste 2000, Honolulu
(808) 738-0820

Recent Reviews

Dog Lover

It's my neighborhood so I use it often.This is a Whole Foods store in Kahala Mall, right next to Whole Foods, and although it looks like a pub at first glance, the food is delicious. This is a restaurant where you can enjoy just the food without having to order alcohol.The daily menu is a great deal!I often go on ?Taco Tuesday on Tuesdays. The store opens at 1pm in the afternoon.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Ethan T.

Came here to just grab a drink with my friend last Wednesday but while sitting talking story decided we were actually hungry.. so we ordered this was my first time grabbing food from here usually we just grab a beer. I got the pub burger and it was pretty killer, simple 2 smash patties with the typical accoutrements lettuce onion tomato and cheese. Portion size was fairly bigger then I was expecting and again it was simple but delicious. Probably one of the best burgers I've had maybe it was because I was hungry ‍ My friend got the Kalua pig tacos and he mowed them down but he did say they were really good also. Choice of beers on tap are good there's something for everyone even cider if you're not a beer drinker. Service was friendly we dealt directly with the chef and he even gave us a rundown on specials up coming for the next day and the weekend. Overall the place is chill they have sports games on the tvs if you're into that they also have board games you can play like uno, battleship, connect 4 etc. Definitely plan on coming back and grabbing some specials and also I wanna try the fish and chips.

Wave Daze

We came in for a burger and brew. Because they were short staffed they offered a limited menu, no burgers. Had the fish tacos (3) and Mac and Jacks. Hubs was happy with the beer. Tacos were mid. Tortilla tasted raw, I know some people don't even warm their corn tortillas. I don't get that, in any event the tortilla was kina cold and thick, the fish tasted like it was previously frozen and chewy. Beer was good, service was excellent, surfing on TV entertaining. Will come back for burgers another day.

Atmosphere: 3

Food: 2

Service: 4

Mark Reynolds

Great food but the person who answered the phone to take my order was super rude. Bummer

N M.

Great food, especially the pub burgers, indoor or outdoor seating. Great staff. There is even entertainment on the patio. The daily special includes free beer or wine.

Judith A.

Went in at 7:20p with my toddler on 4/21/23 to order cauliflower nachos and fries and was told by the bartender that the kitchen was closed and I could only order drinks. Hours list 8pm as closing. I ordered food from somewhere else and sat outside Wholefoods to eat and watched other people get served until 7:45p. The servers walking around said I could still order when I inquired. The bartender either doesn't know what's going on or just didn't want to serve me. Needless to say, super frustrating. If you do come here make sure you arrive by 7pm. They're only open supposedly until 8pm even on busy Friday nights.

Mari T.

We have been here a couple of times since Taylor loves craft/draft beer and it's right in the front of Kahala Mall. The seating is a bit weird as they have indoor and outdoor seating in the courtyard, but as long as the weather is nice, and there's not too much bird p**** it's a nice spot with plenty of free parking! The menu is a bit limited, but I have tried a few good things including the cauliflower nachos and he loves the rotating beer selections as well as they have a daily food deal that changes every day of the week. The service is a bit slow since they are limited in size and you have to be listening for your name to be called, but if you're just in the mood for a beer while at the mall, it's not bad!

Mika Y.

We stopped by to eat some pupus and have drinks. It was Tuesday so they had tacos & draft for $13.Drafts are around $7 and tacos are $11 ($14 for fish tacos) so $13 is a good deal. My husband and I shared Kalua Tacos, chicken wings, and chicken strips & fries. All tasted pretty good. There are so many beer choices. Around 15 beers. There are counter type seatings and few tables inside. I like the counter seat where I can look outside. Not sure what days but they had trivia night. We didn't play but sounded fun. We went there around 5pm so it wasn't crowded yet. But when we were leaving around 6pm, most of the seats were occupied.

Flomai F.

Darin, Kyle, & Ryan, are very attentive! Ask them for recommendations and they do not disappoint. perfect spot for a pau hana beverage. We got there late and didn't get to try the food, but the other diners plates that were coming out looked delicious!

Gen A.

Junk! Long line, awful employees, specifically the one that cooks the fish tacos and fries located just behind the register. He got sassy because he had to get a box of frozen fish from the back to cook and remind ed me that "it would take 30 mins to prepare". what was I supposed to order? You ran out of everything else!! Will never come here again EVer!!!

Kai P.

We ate outside right in front of the establishment because we had a stroller and inside is very small with high top chairs. It was nice out with live music. We ordered the fish and pork tacos! The pork taco was nice and juicy!! Fish taco was okay.. We also got the cauliflower nachos. It was nice and crispy. The topping and sauce brought the dish to life. Overall, a fair experience.

Larry G.

Very unsatisfactory No care little service even the store is unfriendly, we live in HK before the pandemic it was our go to. Please call or watch George Ramsay Hope management can do something Scott

Violet M.

Unfortunately did not get the opportunity to eat here, me and my roommate walked in excited to try their charcuterie board and get some other apps. We sat at the bar and the first man was very nice and greeted us and gave us menus. The second man was so rude to us. We told him we wanted the charcuterie board and he said they they don't even have it on the menu and then said people never order it and then said if we want it that it would take a very long time to make. He continued to mention how everything on the menu was trash and that we should get burgers. We thought he was joking but he wasn't. We felt uncomfortable and decided to just go to Whole Foods and make our own charcuterie board at home. Im sure their food is fine but the service was so bad tht we feel uncomfortable to go back to even try the food. That man needs to work on his customer service and this is coming from someone who is a server. I don't usually write reviews but I'm so put off by the service from the second man.

cathy chock

Was not crowded, yet unfortunately service was slow.

Tom D.

So selection is great price is reasonable. I feel bad for the people working there. Hire more people. At least three separate people walked out while waiting to order. Also the bartender needs some additional training. Watching the guy make the drinks was difficult to watch. That's why I ordered a beer instead of a cocktail. Hire more people!!!!!

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