Mahalo Hawaiian BBQ

117 South St, Philadelphia
(215) 876-9709

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Amant Kush Pow

GREAT CUSTOMER SERVICE & THE FOOD AND DRINKS HITS EVERY TIME . MUST TRY

Rick Dunetz

I always have low expectations for places that serve Hawaiian food. But this place was really really good. I got the barbecue chicken and fried at katsu. Everything was juicy and delicious. I also got spam musubi and it was just like I get in Maui.

Not only is the food great but you get a ton of it..which is what you would expect in Hawaii.

I recommend if you're looking for something that's close to what you would get in Hawaii.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: C3 BBQ Beef & Chicken Katsu Plate, Macaroni Salad, Grilled Spam Musubi

Shawn Rashid

This was a new place for me and wow they stuff the platters with quality chicken, definitely need to order from here again

Food: 5

Service: 5

Margarita Molina

If I could give more than 5 stars I would. The food is literally heaven.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Enrique Reyes

Are you hungry? I hope so because Mahalo’s platters are huge! I got the bbq chicken and shredded pork and it was amazing. (The pork could use a little sauce of some kind)
I will be coming back here to try EVERYTHING!

Edit: Came back the next day (11/9/24) to try the Chicken Katsu and BBQ Short Ribs. Both were a delight! At this rate I’m gonna try there whole menu before the end of the month.

Atmosphere: 4

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni Salad, Pulled Pork, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

زين ابن زينب جيْغر

The food was pretty good! Definitely the only Hawaiian spot around

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 4

Service: 5

Fred

Some of the best food in the city. Ordered multiple times and it has been incredible every time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Kristina Li

It’s suitable for people from Zhongguo to make up for people from Zhongguo.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Robert Parungao

Probably the only place to get Hawaiian food in the city. Was great for a quick bite at lunch time.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Jackie Whitaker

Huge portions, super friendly service, great prices.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Chef Cherryl Lemi

I ordered from doordash today. Here’s my two cents. I have been to Oahu and Maui Hawaii and a tid bit about me- I am a loco moco snob. I have eaten so many of those when I visited Hawaii.

Loco Moco- it came through delivery doordash. Still warm. Fried egg with runny yolk 5 stars for that. The patty meat and gravy 3 stars - the gravy tasted just like a mix. It did not satisfy my cravings though. I ate the leftover the next day and it became so watery the gravy. That would not happen if it’s the real brown gravy they cooked. Def I know it was the powder gravy mix. That is just my guess.

Mac salad- 4 stars it could have been colder in temperature. The taste is somewhat there but something is missing that umami taste I am looking for. Needs much more mayo so it’s creamier.

Short ribs- it’s very chewy and it needed more marination. Not enough marinade and it’s too bland. I could not eat it. What a waste.

That’s why only 2 stars just because the mac salad is ok and the runny yolk is A+

I did expect that it could have more bolder flavors like the ones frm Maui and Oahu. Something is missing. I did not get the vibe of Hawaiian food. Needs improvement. I hope they will change the recipe development. Not sure if the owners have been to any islands of Hawaii.

Food: 3

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco, Macaroni Salad

Daniel Lee

Amazing food for a great deal! Very large portions as well!

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni Salad, Teriyaki Chicken

Mia Rodriguez

First time trying out this little spot & I absolutely loved the food! We got the Chicken Katsu, Grilled Spam Musubi, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken & the Edamame. First off, everything has great flavor. The Chicken Katsu was so crispy & juicy inside. My favorite was the Chicken Katsu & Musubi. That Musubi is so simple yet so good! Especially dipped in their Katsu sauce.. yumm!! I really loved everything & the service was good. I recommend! ??

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Grilled Spam Musubi

Vincent Grimaldi

Food was really good, and nice atmosphere in there. I got the Loco Moco, Spam Musabi, and Macaroni Salad and it brought me back to when I visited Hawaii instantly. This place is a must try and I will be back.

Atmosphere: 5

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Loco Moco, Macaroni Salad, Grilled Spam Musubi

Adam Yoskowitz

I love this restaurant. We order from Mahalo routinely and it’s always delicious and cooked to perfection. I love the chicken katsu and the BBQ chicken, but everything is very good.

Support this local business and try something new!

Food: 5

Service: 5

Recommended dishes: Macaroni Salad

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