Aloha eats has been my go to spot since college! My orders here have changed significantly throughout the years. Chicken katsu, spam musubi, bbq chicken teriyaki, cheese burger, fries, salmon... I basically tried the whole menu. That's where you cannot go wrong with this place. I do wish that I lived by here again. But it's always a good experience with good service Everytime I come back. Place is small and has stayed the same for many years, but for the location it's good enough. You gotta stop by if you need while lotta food it's worth it. read more

Aloha Eats - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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I ordered the Chicken Katsu Plate which came with a very generous portion of dark meat chicken katsu, 2 scoops of white rice, and a big scoop of macaroni salad. I was bummed as I misread the menu and thought the katsu was made with white meat, but you have to pay extra for that. The macaroni salad was delicious, but I didn't care for the katsu because it was dark meat. Place your order at the counter and have a seat, they will bring the food out to you. The dining room was large enough for several groups, but they seems to do more of a carryout business and we were the only people eating in. read more

Aloha Eats - Chicken Katsu Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

This guy is rude. You're not allowed to ask any questions about the menu without him snapping at you with an attitude. There were 3 other people in the restaurant that didn't seem happy either. I walked out without ordering, so I can't comment on the food. read more

Great and affordable Hawaiian food. Came in for lunch with my friends on Saturday--no wait time. Service was quick. The food was delicious, and for the amount you get, it's very affordable. They have some seating for dine-in, but it's not a big restaurant. I ordered the Mochiko Chicken (mini) and BBQ Beef (mini). They both come with one scoop of rice, one scoop of mac salad, and raw cabbage as the side vegetable. Each comes with a good portion of meat! Mochiko chicken - 5/5 - chicken is crispy outside juicy inside, not too salty. BBQ beef - 4/5 - favor is very good but it's too salty, l think I need at least two scoop of rice to finish this dish. read more

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Perfect little meat and rice restaurant with good portion options and killer price. Rating 9/10. Price per Person $13 Pros: Tasty, Quick, Cheap Different. Cons: No parking, somewhat salty, simple interior, simple self service. read more

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Aloha Eats took me back to being in Hawaii! I got the chicken katsu loco moco and it was delicious with great flavors. The portions were generous basically 2 meals. The POG juice was bomb and the perfect pairing. Even on a busy Friday night, the wait was relatively short and totally worth it for how fresh everything tasted. I appreciated the amount of seating available in the store too, so we could sit and enjoy our meal. This place hits the spot when you're craving Hawaiian food, and I'll definitely be back soon! read more

Aloha Eats - Chicken Katsu Loco - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago and it was SO GOOD. I was so surprised to see an authentic Hawaiian place in the Midwest of all places! There's a lot of seating inside and the server was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We got the Chicken Katsu, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, and a Pass-O-Guava juice. Everything we got was delicious and the chicken katsu was perfectly crispy. The portions were HUGE and I had a ton of left overs. The chicken was still crispy when I reheated it the next day. Definitely recommend and absolutely will be back! read more

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Dang, first time trying Hawaiian food and this place is so good??? Luckily, I did go with someone from Hawaii and they were able to recommend everything. We got the chicken Katsu, Spam Musabi, hamburger steak, aloha juices, and some sort of coconut gelatin. I was obsessed with the chicken. It was extremely fresh and had such crunchy Panko breadin. The sauce that came with it was kind of sweet and tangy. The Musabi was also really nicely cooked with a slight char and great teriyaki flavor. Both entrées come with two scoops of rice and Mac salad. You just gotta mix everything up and pour the gravy on it and go to town??? Honestly, this is the perfect comfort food and the staff are super kind, the interior feels like an old Hawaiian house and I definitely want to go back to try other dishes! read more

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spectacular for the 3 piece beef plate legit one of my favorite places ask for the brown gravy with the rice

First of all, the staff is amazing! Friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful. The interior has a hint of local Hawaiian vibe which felt nice. The Spam Musubi didn't taste like the Spam brand. If you grew up on "two scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad", be prepared to order more on the side. The scoop portion is basically half of a standard scoop. The rice was on the dry side. The bbq beef is shredded beef which is ok. I prefer meat that I can cut into. The Chicken Katsu is thin. read more

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First time here, good authentic Hawaiian food and great service. Would highly recommend. We tried: 2 types of SPAM Musubis Small Loco Moco Just like the one in HI Hurricane Fries Chicken Katsu/HI BBQ Chicken plate Shrimp/HI BBQ Chicken plate read more

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One of the best comfort food places in Chicago! Been coming here for years and they never disappoint. The food is made fresh to order and there is something for almost everyone. Do not sleep on the Spam. Even if you were not raised eating it, give it a try here. Always well cooked and delicious! Also, do not miss out on their homemade macaroni salad! The location is no frills, but makes for a great place to meet up and eat with friends or a date. Portions are huge! Two people could easily share a plate lunch. I like that the tables are cozy and the inside has a warm vibe. The staff is always super friendly and happy to answer questions you might have. They are always quick with a welcoming smile and make everyone feel welcome! Pro-tip: if you are in a hurry, order ahead online. They do make everything made to order. So there can be a little wait if they are busy. Trust the process and give yourself time to enjoy the food! read more

The mini meals are a perfect portion. If you want leftovers, get the plates. As the food is on the heavier and fulfilling side. I ordered the Mini Loco Moco and got my eggs over medium. The Macaroni salad is so good. They have lots of other dishes and sides that my friends got, a place that is to be visited more than once. There is water available. They also sell cute tote bag, shirts, and stickers! It is a smaller space so not the greatest for a group. There is no public bathroom read more

We had a perfect meal at Aloha Eats The food took us back to our trip to hawaii. Their food is definitely different from your typical casual counter service restaurant. The only difference in the many plates versus the large plates is an extra scoop of rice and extra protein. The mini plates are more than enough for a full meal. Here's what we ate: Hurricane fries (highly recommended) fries topped with Teriyaki glaze, Sriracha mayo, and Furikake (rice seasoning). Shrimp Shumai (really delicious with a dash of soy sauce). Pork Katsu mini plate Fried shrimp mini plate Fried shrimp with bbq beef combo plate If you're looking for something different that is nutritious and delicious, be sure to stop by @aloha_eats read more

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Authentic Hawaiian food in the Lincoln Park area! The food is a little heavy and kind of expensive but so filling and you always have leftovers. The Mac salad is phenomenal and there's so many yummy options and sides that I want to go back to try. The seating inside is a little limited but we were able to fit 8 pulling tables together on a Sunday night. read more

Aloha Eats - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's been 17 yrs since my last review! Over the years Aloha Eats has remained consistent and will forever take me back to Hawaii with each visit. I brought my daughters with me recently and it has now been declared their favorite. If I lived closer, we would be here everyday. read more

Aloha Eats - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

It's so great to find authentic hawaiian food in the city. A complete nutritious meal that covers most of the food groups. Portions are a good size, and even the mini plates are enough to fill you up. Here's what we ate: Shrimp Shumai Hurricane Fries Fried Shrimp mini plate Pork Katsu mini plate Fried shrimp with BBQ Beef combo plate Most plates come with rice, macaroni salad, and cabbage. You get to pick your protein. Nutritious and delicious too read more

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Always good. Friendly staff and quick service. Cozy place to eat especially in winter. Love the katsu and loco moca here.

I just LOVE Hawaiian food!! Bf lived in Hawaii a few yrs and said it's authentic! This spot does take a while to make food (15-20 minutes minimum), so don't come here in a rush. Combo plate with chicken katsu and beef - loved the generous servings of everything!! Macaroni salad was spot on, chicken katsu came with the best katsu sauce ever (more runny than usual and tangy/sweet), but I didn't love the bbq beef. Didn't expect it to be minced and so grainy. Loco moco - absolutely perfect sauce to protein. Beef patties were so flavorful, gravy was just the right thickness. Note to self: get loco moco next time! read more

Aloha Eats - Combo plate with chicken katsu and bbq beef - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Everyone needs this mom and pop Hawaiian gem on their radar! It's one of those perfect Chicago finds you stumble upon on a walk. Everything we ordered was fantastic and the homemade macaroni salad tastes like something your Granny would make! We will definitely be back and highly recommend the place! read more

Aloha Eats is conveniently located on Clark Street. I had a wonderful first experience there recently. The menu was bigger than expected. The best part is you can order their lunch boxes any time of the day. I highly recommend starting with their Hurricane Fries, these were unreal. The bbq beef was delicious and so was the chicken Katsu. Get a side of curry to dip the chicken in, it adds delicious flavor. I also enjoyed that the meal came with Mac salad and rice! It was all such a nice combination. I can't wait to go back and try more menu items. The staff were very friendly and it was clean inside. You can also order them for take out, they are fast! read more

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3.5 stars. Got bbq and chicken katsu. Flavor was pretty good however I expected some pineapple or vegetables on the platter. Katsu was on the thin side and the sauce was too. Really good portion size though, and would definitely hit your protein goals. Macaroni salad was good too. Didn't expect that to be a side. Interior decor was cute and the worker was nice. Seems like a lot of people order takeout from here. Would like to try the spam musubi next time. read more

Aloha Eats - BBQ Beef, Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love their chicken katsu with mac salad and rice! It's nice that they have a small and large option; however, I definitely feel like the price point is on the higher end for what you get. The service was good, and they were pretty quick to get your order to us. They emphasized that everything is made fresh so that's why there's a wait. The ambiance is cozy, but there is very limited seating. read more

Went back to Aloha and had a better experience this time! I still got the Katsu chicken, but this time with the curry sauce to pour over top rather than the traditional sweet/sour Katsu sauce. I liked the curry sauce even more this time, and they didn't forget my mac salad which is so important because it's what really adds that Hawaiian touch to the dish! Very happy I have this place as a nearby takeout spot, I still wish it was a little less pricey but the portions are generous so it's worth it :) read more

Man. This one got me. The food was so good, so good! But yall. The pork katsu got me asking where's the meat? They did me so dirty and I thought we were gonna be homies. I was so excited for this. I was under the weather so I stayed in and saw I could get this delivered. I was stoked to see this place accepted orders. I ordered the Pork Katsu, BBQ beef with the two scoops of rice and macaroni salad with a Dr Pepper. My night was looking up. The food smelled incredible and at first glance looked great. I went straight into the macaroni salad, so good. Then the beef. Okay. Ate some rice. Then I got to the pork. From an overhead view it was pretty. When I went to look at the cross cut, there wasn't anything there. I peeled the breading back to discover there was in fact meat, it was just hella thin sliced or pounded. It's like seriously credit card thin. But the breading and how perfectly fried it was, was delicious. I'm just bummed they only had meat from a deli slicer when it came time to make my pork katsu. Lots of food and great portions for Chicago. A real bummer. read more

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The type of dish that would make you glare at your boyfriend if he kept wanting to "try the dish" even though he already took two very big bites. It was YUMMY and cozy and the pricing was quite actually perfect for it. If I were to price it myself I would also price it the same exact way. I was very happy thank you!! read more

Aloha Eats - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I was staying at hostel nearby and found this place have good reviews. I placed an order online for delivery, I had their BBQ beef place with rice, mac, and bean. This plate had lots of good reviews, was expecting good quality, however, when I tried it, it tasted just okay.. little bit disappointed as the meat wasn't tender, and juicy, it was like more seasoned , salted.. wouldn't try again. read more

Aloha Eats - Beef bbq plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Solid hawaiian BBq options and the macaroni salad is great! Highly recommend for in person or delivery read more

Aloha Eats - Double chicken combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

We were shopping nearby and stopped in for a lunch. We ordered Loco Moco, Hurricane Fries, and Mochiko Chicken. All dishes were nicely prepared and tasted good, but the Hurricane Fries were a tad too salty with the combo of sauce and furikake seasoning. The Mochiko Chicken did have a resemblance of chewy mochi, but it felt like it was missing something/seasoning. The chicken could've easily been dry, but it wasn't and it actually helped balance with the fries. My bf enjoyed the Loco Moco and commented how it's hard to find. Before ordering, they did warn the kitchen was a bit backed up. It's a small restaurant and most tables were occupied, but we realized they were also managing takeout orders. So, just be aware if you're in a hurry. read more

Aloha Eats - Hurricane Fries, Mochiko Chicken, Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

aloha eats is pretty decent for hawaiian bbq. i got the bbq beef burger and the flavor was there, it just wasn't necessarily memorable, but it's a good stop if you're hungry and in the mood for teriyaki/hawaiian flavors. the ambiance is super casual; you order at the register and the food is called out for you to pick up. read more

Aloha Eats - BBQ Beef Burger - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Used to live right next to Aloha and this is a chicago staple if you like Hawaiian food. Chicken Katsu lunch plate (white meat) reminds me of home in socal and katsu sauce is not traditional but delicious! Mac salad is unmatched and would highly recommend to anyone looking for Hawaiian food in Chicago. Also work staff is awesome and friendly. Typically would take out or now order on uber eats but would always busslin inside back when i lived near. read more

I stopped by for a quick dinner after work. The chicken is a bit salty but the food is overall really good and filling! The macaroni salad was creamy & hittin for me. I would come back again! The staff was also really informed and kind too! read more

Aloha Eats - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

When you call to place an order you are greeted with a friendly "aloha". They were honest with their pick-up time of around 30 minutes. When I walked in one person was working the register and two were working in back. They had 2-3 orders in bags ready for pick up on a Wednesday night and a couple of patrons dining in. I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs & Chicken Katsu Combo and Hurricane Frys. Katsu is a Japanese dish of breaded and fried cutlets, often made with chicken or pork, that's considered a popular comfort food. Both proteins paired great with the soft rice and creamy macaroni salad. There is also some shredded cabbage included for my girlies who need some crunch in their life! The BBQ Short Ribs were not gamey or fatty, and made my eyes roll in the back of my head from enjoyment. They were beautifully seasoned with sauce and fell off the bone easily. The Hurricane Frys were far from normal fries with ketchup. The fries themself were average but all the toppings made them unique. read more

Aloha Eats - BBQ Short Ribs and Chicken Katsu Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

The staff here are very kind and helpful. The food I've had here for years and always has been tasty. They cook everything to order so give them a little time especially for larger orders. They get busy because so many people order from here. I recommend the bbq mix plate to have some of everything to try and they've got a solid Mac salad to go with everything. I always do extra scoops. read more

Holy portion size! It's been several years since I have visited Hawaii, and my first time at Aloha Eats, I couldn't wait to try a taste of Hawaii! I got the Chicken Katsu Loco, I appreciated that they serve for the gravy on the side for me! Huge portion, I could not finish it all. I also got Spam Musubi! Both great choices, next visit I want to try a bbq plate. Smaller place but friendly service, we will be back in the future! My 2 year old daughter was dancing around to the island music they had on, it was so cute! read more

Aloha Eats - Chicken katsu loco - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

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Wr have walked pass this place almost weekly. Decided to get their mixed BBQ plate with mixed veggies and the Mochiko chicken plate. The mixed BBQ plate came with 2 pieces of short ribs, 4 pieces of chicken thigh and minced BBQ meat, scoop of mac salad and the mixed veggies. The chicken, short ribs and Mac salad was good. The minced bbq would have been better as sliced meat. The mochiko chicken was good as well. Portion size is big. Unfortunately, we forgot to take pictures until we were almost done. Will be back to try other menu items. read more

Aloha Eats - Menu - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Anytime I can get my hands on Aloha Eats, I am one happy camper! Shared some of my favorites with my daughter because we are huge fans of this authentic Hawaiian food stop. We could not wait to gobble up awesome warm fresh spam musubi, salacious barbecue chicken plate with perfectly made macaroni salad, two scoops of perfectly cooked rice plus pork Katsu and teriyaki minced beef. More than enough for second helpings/leftovers. What a gem in Lakeview! Wish you would deliver or have a second location in South Loop! But I'll be back soon! read more

Aloha Eats - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

I saw this place listed on a couple of guides and the yelp rating seemed okay but I definitely would not recommend. It seems like it is things slapped together to give the general idea of hawaiian food. I got the loco moco and it tasted like meatloaf with gravy. Having had several loco mocos this place definitely was not it. Additionally, I got the egg over medium and the egg was placed in the loco moco with a ton of oil that i had to dab it with a napkin. The mac salad was just macaroni with some mayo, nothing special at all. Service was chill and the space had about 6-7 tables which I never saw wiped down. I probably won't come back again and overall it looked unappetizing. read more

Aloha Eats - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois

Love finding Hawaiian food in the city!! We got the bbq beef and pork katsu combo which comes with two scoops of rice and Mac salad, spam katsu musubi, and hurricane fries. It was $20 and we had plenty of leftovers. Definitely have some water handy because this is quite a salty meal. Overall, very good value read more

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Aloha Eats is good, not amazing. The chicken katsu, while not my favorite ever, was yummy and I really enjoyed the macaroni salad. I thought for the price that the portion seemed pretty reasonable (for the lunch plate). I couldn't finish the chicken, ate 95% of the rice, and devoured the macaroni salad. My big qualm comes in with the use of styrofoam take out containers and plastic cutlery even when eating in. I know it makes life easier as you don't need to clean dishes ... but there are other options that exist that are better. read more

Aloha Eats - Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Chicago, Illinois