Definitely a gem of a place. Service was impeccable. Food was great. Go check it out if you're in…read morethe area!

We've passed this place countless times, and not sure why I might have written it off, bc typically…read morehawaiian food is expensive and not the best experience. Well we decided to check it out, and we were pleasantly surprised! This place was busy and the vibe was immaculate. You get happily greeted by the people at the register, the menu is right there easy to read, and the place is spacious with plenty of seating. We dined in and really enjoyed getting served on plates, we ordered the bbq mix plate so we could try everything, kalua pork, and spam musubis. Good portions and honestly would probably order for take home. There are plenty of options for those with big appetites, and little appetites. It looks like a lot of nearby workers come here for the lunch specials which is great. If you're in the area and aren't sure of this place, I would definitely give it a try!

If there's one thing people remember about a wedding, it's the food. And people are STILL talking…read moreabout ours. Kalei's Kitchenette absolutely knocked it out of the park. The food was beautifully presented, incredibly delicious, and honestly one of the highlights of our wedding. Everything tasted fresh, flavorful and special. This wasn't just wedding food. This was EPIC. Chef Andy handled everything from start to finish, which meant my husband and I had one less major thing to worry about on a day when there were about a thousand moving parts. That alone was priceless. He and his team were professional, organized, gracious and simply incredible. I've been to a lot of events over the years, and I always remember the food, especially when it's really good. Kalei's is one I will remember for a very long time. When your guests are still talking about the food days later, you know you chose the right caterer. Thank you, Chef Andy and Khara and the entire Kalei's Kitchenette team, for helping make our wedding so memorable. You didn't just feed our guests. You WOWED them.

Still a pretty solid spot in the area if you're craving food like in Hawai'i. The food is fresh…read more The employees and owners are so kind. I remember dining here when they just opened 3 yrs ago. The resto is small but there is seating inside and outside. The only negative is the parking situation can be tough depending on the time. Great food.

This is a solid, fast-casual spot for Hawaiian food! I ordered the Korean Fried Chicken plate, and…read morereplaced the rice with their salad (mac salad+rice is kind of heavy for me personally!) The chicken is crispy, and the sauce is so yummy- both sweet and savory! The mac salad is flavorful, but the texture is slightly softer than I like. The workers are also super friendly here, and service is fast! The price is a little steep, but the portion size is generous enough where I mind it too much. One thing to note is that they do not have water on tap, only for sale- I recommend bringing a water bottle if you do not plan on getting a real drink from them!

Soooo I came to this place when it first opened . Amazing family from Maui opened it. You walked in…read moreto island music, island vibes and the food took me right back to my Hawaiian vacation. It became a spot we went to often . Over the years I had not been , realized I needed that island vibes today..... It's been a couple years since I have been here... there were two types of music playing when I arrived : today's hits and mariachi playing over eachother at the exact same time. Service : the three ladies working the front were amazing very kind and helpful. I ordered Garlic shrimp with rice and mac salad The shrimp was slightly over cooked but the sauce was pretty good and the garlic sauce was on the rice and the Mac salad was great . Shrimp Gets a 4/5 rice 4/5 and mac salad 4/5 Sausage Masubi No Masubi sauce on it ....rice was fine... sausage was so over cooked it was actually shriveled up little piece not even a big slice of sausage . Basically the texture of pepperoni. No sauce again... dry and tasteless so I tossed it 0/5 Kalbi ribs (picture ) One of my favorite dishes . The picture is how my ribs came (I had not eaten one ounce of meat off them) because there was no meat. The marinade was not what it used to be but it was sweet and savory so that's fine. They were def marinated . The one rib I could get meat off was so hard and chewy and dry... Now In Hawaii they have ribs hanging above the stove that are not always the grill type. they are almost air dried, and heat cooked but they are tender and have meat on the bones . This was not that. I usually never return food it has to be bad but I was not paying for meat that didn't exist and beef jerky . The ladies up front worked their handsets to get me a refund (they had to call their boss to try and figure it out ). I appreciate their great attitude and time . Not sure I actually got a refund In The end of all of it, but that's ok they tried. 0/5 on the ribs I don't know if anyone knows if this place is under different management or ownership since when they opened... but it has taken a huge dive. I'm sad. The average stars for everything is 2.5

Me and my family came here for Mother's Day! We loved the food here! Service was great and the food…read morecame out faster than we thought! The crispy coconut shrimp was delicious! And we also got the banana crepes with cream was 100000/10!! Oh and the shaved ice was BOMB! Everyone was so nice here we'll definitely be coming back!

Ono Hawaiian food. We had combos and there was plenty of food to take home. Good pork, beef, and…read moreyummy chicken! Love that they have the brown rice and fried rice options. Nice booths and tables inside their air conditioned business. Order at the counter and the food is brought to you. We will return for more Ono grinds.

We did a group order from here at work and I saw poke nachos featured on their front page. When I…read morewent to order through their website, I couldn't find them listed anywhere. My coworker ended up calling in and was able to order it, so that worked out. The wonton chips were crunchy and held up well. The poke tasted fresh and not fishy or old, which I always appreciate. Overall it hit the spot. I ended up finding the restaurant on Uber Eats and saw they actually have the poke nachos listed there. I ordered it that way, but noticed there weren't any options to add extra toppings. From the first time we ordered, I remember the seaweed and crab were on the lighter side, so I wish they had an option to add more online. I called to see if I could add extra, but ended up deciding not to, due to pricing differences. When I my order was delivered, they included it for me anyway, which I appreciated. That was really nice of them. The poke nachos were good. I just wish they would add a little more seaweed and crab or at least give the option to add more of it online. Regardless, I will be back when I'm craving poke nachos again.

We actually ordered food/catering trays to pick up today (Saturday July 25). However, the place was…read moreclosed despite hours being Monday to Saturday 11am to 8pm. There were no signs or documentation posting if they had an emergency or last minute schedule changes. Additionally, our food was ordered to be ready but they did not call or communicate. Terrible customer service and they did not think about their customers, even if they had an emergency to attend to. I'm not sure if I would give them another chance, but right now, first impressions are not looking good at all.

We came to Leilani's for brunch and the food was so good that mid meal we decided to come here…read moreagain the next morning!! My bf and I aren't from San Diego so we made sure to make another stop before we left. Our first time here we got the Hilo Style Loco (9/10), Jr. boy (9.5/10), and the musubi (10/10 can't go wrong). The Hilo Loco was so flavorful and comforting and the Jr. boy has the perfect amount of sweet & savory items. THE FRENCH TOAST WAS SAUR GOOODDD!!! but the Portuguese sausage wasn't our favorite so the next time we came we asked to switch it for spam which made it a 10/10 for me! We will def come again the next time we're here in SD :3

Service was good and food came fast. Food was decent. Not many options. If you're looking for a…read morequick simple breakfast then this place is good. Outdoor seating only, so if the weather is nice then it's perfect.

Just a little bit of JJ's Island Grindz for dinner after the SD Padres opening day game. MUCH…read moreneeded adult beverages after that game!! Great island vibes & great service * Gyoza * Chamorro Combo * Gumataotao Roll ~ Adult Beverages ~ * Da Pain Killer * Hafa Dude #DiningWithTheAndersons #Guam #ChamorroFood #IslandVibes #YummyForYourTummy

This update is long overdue... The first few times I came…read morehere were during Covid. Times have changed and I returned multiple times since. I've had good experiences since and needed to update my review. The food is fresh, has good flavor, and it's some of the best island food around. The lunch specials are on point and the tiki bar (Da Chief's) makes some good drinks with a kick. Their bento box is my go to for lunch and the price is reasonable ($12.95). It includes two chicken/beef items, rice and a side. Sushi is an option for an up charge. I love their teriyaki chicken, the chicken Kelaguen, and the mac salad. Service is friendly and the food comes out quickly. The vibe is a laid back and it's decorated with an island theme. The place is clean and there is plenty of indoor and outdoor seating. Great place for lunch and tropical drinks.

Delicious Hawaiian food with hefty portions! This is an office favorite, so we sometimes grab food…read morefrom here or come for a group lunch, since it's so close to the Kearny Mesa business area. I LOVE to get a 2 item combo, you can choose from their various fried chicken, teri beef, kalbi, spam, and kalua pig. All options are good but I like the korean chicken! That's my go-to and the combo usually lasts me 2 meals because they give you SO much! I've also tried their ahi poke nachos - tons of crispy fried wonton chips, topped with spicy and original poke, and 2 thick avocado slices, it was a nice creamy mix. I've seen friends get da beast, and the big braddah combo, and loco moco. All very hefty meals! There are tons of fun options for meals, I wanna try more!

No teriyaki chicken No iced tea…read moreNo AC Ceiling fans not working, remote was lost. Server said restaurant is moving soon, bad management planning evident. Food was good, but Mac salad had tuna in it...yuck

Exceptional Hawaiian food right here in San Diego and nothing but Aloha hospitality from Nelson the…read moreowner. Nelson is who truly makes all the difference. I've worked with him on a couple of catering orders (for a company event and a personal family event). He takes the time call and talk to you, assured us we ordered the perfect amount of food, he just made sure the whole experience felt personal and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests having a great meal. Now let's talk about the food - YUMM! This is the real deal Hawaiian food right here in San Diego. The chicken katsu? Mac salad? And that fried rice? IYKYK So good! Can't say enough good things about a local, family owned business. Thank you Nelson, can't wait until our next event!

Attention Yelpers: The kalbi ribs and the local fried rice…read moreare MUST haves!! .. you're welcome :-)

Love this place! I come in every month to get the chicken…read moreteriyaki bowl! I wish they had a vegetarian menu because then I'd make this a family outing day. Pulled bbq jack fruit (tastes like pulled pork) - tofu teriyaki bowl -or beyond burgers.

One of my fav Hawaiian food places in IB. When you want something other than tacos def go here! The…read moreservice was great! Our waiter was pretty funny and so friendly! We loved the Hawaiian vibes and decor on the inside. If you like spam masubi it was def delicious. I recommend trying out the spicy chicken it was the perfect amount of spice and had great flavor! Great place to go!