Aloha Plates is a restaurant inside Uwajimaya's food court. Have visited on numerous occasions, most recently yesterday before the UH-Wazzu game at Qwest. They have a decent menu of Hawaiian fare. Though really my rating can only be based on the one item that I usually order which is the kalua pork with cabbage ($7.25). The kalua pork which is essentially shredded pork seems to always to be tasty, though a bit salty here. The cabbage thankfully helps to even out the saltiness. The plate is really a bit of a carb overload as it comes with a choice of brown or white rice and I tend to go for the macaroni salad, which is also good. The mac salad tastes similar to what I get back in Hawaii. The one thing that I don't like is the seating. There is just not enough seating when the food court becomes crowded. This is what happened yesterday as I decided to dine outside across the street in the courtyard leading towards Qwest. Based on other reviews posted, I would say stick with the kalua pork and you will be happy. read more

Been going to Aloha Plates for Chicken Katsu, Moco Loco, and Spam Masubi for 7+ years. After being told they won't take cash, and can only order by card, yesterday was probably my last visit. I was also trying to be charged $7.71 for 2 spam masubi that was being advertised for the Food Walk for $6 that day. I don't understand how restaurants that have been a staple for fixed-income locals, during a food shortage, and ever-growing inflation would switch to credit/debit cards only. Is it not bad enough we are priced out of Seattle city limits every year? Now were being priced out from restaurants. read more

The wait for one meal was extremely long. I waited 20 minutes for just a teriyaki chicken. The rice was sticky and hard. The chicken used to be good but now it's dry and lacks flavor. I remember I used to come here as a kid, the staff would always remember me and always give me extra chicken. Nowadays the staff lacks welcomeness and it seems like they don't want to be there. Also, $4 for 1 spam musubi that small is unbelievable. read more

We did a big group take out. The spicy chicken was alright. The slaw was alright. The spam rice was alright. The amount was huge!

Great! Big fan of the Huli Huli chicken here; it tastes soo delicious and juicy! The staff is great and friendly as well. The chicken katsu and the spam tacos are good, too. I definitely recommend this when you're in Uwajimaya. read more

Aloha Plates - Spam taco - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Oh my gosh! Am I back in Hawaii??? This place was a god send. I had been craving Orange Passion juice lately and there it was! I had the teriyaki chicken plate. It came with salad, white rice, and a TON of chicken. It was so so good. I would have to say the only negative is the amount of seating in this little food court is minimal especially at lunch rush during the week. The international district is a tiny bit of a journey from a lot of the major tourist things but take an Uber or the metro out to it and find some great food read more

Aloha Plates - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We've been trying to find a new teriyaki place since Teriyaki 7 on Madison closed. This was not it. The chicken katsu barely had any chicken and was 90% tasteless breading. The teriyaki was chewy and had bits of cartilage. Kalua pork was tender but tasteless. All the plates came with a side of dry cabbage. Taking the price into consideration, this was absolutely not worth it. I never toss takeout but none of us wanted to finish our orders. read more

decent price food handling is amazing, service was fast and efficient, the environment is relaxing too.

Great tasting food, large portions, great value. This is one of my go-to delivery restaurants. My favorites here are the kalua pork and the huli chicken. read more

In a sea of choices Aloha Plates stood out. Super friendly folks serving island style food that is fresh and delicious. We tried the K & K special as well as the teriyaki combo and some shrimp Musubi. K & K special the pork was tender and seasoned perfectly. The chicken Katsu was lightly breaded and served with a REALLY yummy sauce all served over steamed cabbage with a side of rice and choice of salad, I chose the pasta salad of course and it was the perfect island style pasta salad mellow and sweet. Portions are huge! We had lots of leftovers all for a very reasonable price. read more

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It had been so long since I've had katsu curry 'til I found out Aloha Plates serves a solid one! My friend and I came here for lunch, where the Chicken Katsu Curry is one of the lunch specials at Aloha Plates for less than nine bucks! Done and done. Aloha Plates is one of the dining options in the food court of Uwajimaya in the International District. My friend recommended this spot, as an option for classic Hawaiian and Asian dishes, like the Chicken Katsu Curry! Service was awesome here, as the employee taking orders was very friendly and making small talk with each and every customer. And of course I ordered the Chicken Katsu Curry since I was craving what I hadn't had in so long! But just know that at Aloha Plates there are many enticing dishes, like Chicken Adobo, Kalua Pork, Short Ribs, etc... Lots to choose from! It didn't take long for us to get our food, as they call it out once it's ready. The Chicken Katsu Curry was good ol' comfort food, with a separate bowl of curry on the side to your meat, rice and salad. First things first - when you order you can choose to have brown rice instead of white for no additional charge, so that was an instant plus for me. And you get a choice of green or mac salad with your meal. I went with mac because, Hawaii. The featured item, the katsu curry was not too shabby. Some parts of the chicken katsu was a tad too overcooked and disproportionate, tasting more of the panko crust than actual meat, but the curry was fantastic! The curry had a lot of flavor, with chunks of carrots and potatoes in it. I mean, you could really just get the curry over rice and call it a meal. The chicken katsu didn't live up to the amazingness of the curry that went with, but perhaps next time I will just ask for curry on the side...with another featured dish! Seriously, hurry for this curry! Overall, I'm glad to have tried Aloha Plates for an affordable lunch, tucked in the International District. Friendly service, many classic offerings and the side of curry sauce is what makes me a fan of Aloha Plates. read more

Aloha Plates - Chicken Katsu Curry - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We got the chicken katsu and katsu burger, both of which were decent. Service was nice as well, but listen to the reviews below about current portion size. We ordered a side of Mac salad with the chicken katsu which couldn't have been more than 4 spoons packed into a to go condiment container. It's understandable that prices and portions have been changing a lot due to the world of we live in, but the side of mac salad is just misleading. read more

Update: I'm not sure if these are new owners, but the quality of the food has gone down significantly. I had my usual garlic prawns and it was not good. The rice tasted like it was cooked in too much water, the sauce tasted like mayonnaise... not sure where the garlic was in the sauce because I didn't taste any, and there was no side salad. The sauce used to be buttery and garlicky, now it's bland and the mayonnaise consistency is unappetizing. Definitely not worth the price increase. read more

If you need a quick bite filled with flavor AND that will fill you up, this is the place to go. The staff all followed COVID guidelines as well for those of you wondering. For the speed, value, and quality - this place is up there for me whenever you're walking around Chinatown. read more

Aloha Plates - We ordered food to go and it is FILLED with food. Amazing - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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I ordered take out and had it deliever to me so I can only speak about the food. I had Grubhub deliever it to me and they were pretty fast. When I got my food, my food was still warm. I ordered the chicken katsu plate with rice and mac and also got 2 spam masubis. The chicken katsu was okay. It was a little dry but the sauce definitely helped. I really like the mac. I thought it had really good flavor and they put it in a separate container so it doesn't touch the other food which I liked. I have to say I've been to a handful of hawaiian bbq spots back home but their spam musubi is a winner. Just enough seaweed, the spam isn't over cooked, good amount of rice. Definitely my favorite thus far. Overall, my food was delicious and I would happily order take out again from them or maybe even just pay a visit. The food is definitey worth it. read more

Aloha Plates - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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This place isn't what it used to be. Portion sizes have shrunken drastically and the price has only risen. The whole point of coming here was for the big portions and good food. It's no where near worth it anymore. Today was probably my last time here, I paid 20$ for a to go box full of white rice a few pieces of katsu (7) and a small scoop of Kaulua pig. A Musubi here is 5$, they're 3-3.50 at similar restaurants around Seattle. Save your time and money. To go quality food at sit down prices unfortunately. read more

Yesterday I ordered from this place and the food ok. The teriyaki chicken was to me pretty good, but different. So today I decided to order again and with a few more orders cause my co workers want some as well. BUT how can the chicken cook different from yesterday to today ??? I mean like it doesn't even look like teriyaki chicken !!! I gave a pretty good rating yesterday and today I am so disappointed . I mean like I paid more than $10.00 for this food that tasted like crap !!! I don't think I can finish it at all !!! You can see the difference from the picture. So disappointed!!!! read more

Aloha Plates - Teriyaki Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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Pros- The food itself is somewhere between "decent" and "good". I am from Hawaii and had everything on the menu back in Hawaii, and it doesn't compare, but I don't expect the same tastes outside of the islands. It is decent 'plate lunch' food. Everything on the menu has various ways it can be prepared, and this place does everything the vanilla way. It's clean, simple and good. Not a bad thing. Cons- For what you are getting, it's expensive. I look for value rather than price point, and this is kind of high for the portions you get IMO. read more

I already love going to Uwajimaya but now that I can get a Hawaiian plate lunch of garlic prawns and salad here I love it even more! I don't know what it is but I just love garlic prawns made Hawaiian-style. They certainly aren't the most healthy thing in the world but boy do they satisfy my hunger. The people working here are really friendly and orders are up really fast. Their water tap has the coldest water in the food court - a major plus! I will be back here the next time I'm in the area, no doubt! read more

Whenever we're on a road trip that passes by the Seattle area, we tend to make a pit stop at Uwajimaya in Seattle. This way station to the weary is located in the International District of Seattle and is a Japanese grocery store that contains a food court as well as an attached book store. On this particular road trip, I decided to try out Aloha Plates in the food court (I guess I was just missing Hawaii). I ordered the Kahuku Prawns ($8.50) with rice and macaroni salad. By the looks of it, this is a fairly authentic plate of shrimp... right down to the macaroni salad. However, the tiger prawns lacked the garlicky flavour that I'm used to from Hawaii. The prawns themselves were tasty enough but came up a little short if you compare them to the real thing. read more

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I love this place, never really tired everything on the menu but I normally get the chicken Katsu burger. Definitely is one of my favorite dish. The service here is great. Keep in mind that's it's located inside of uwajimaya so it's always busy, but still like coming here. Even when I order ahead it's always ready for me. I really like the workers here. read more

I loved every single bite of my meal here. The chicken skin was super crispy and the meat juicy. The macaroni salad is also to die for. The lady chef - who I find very attractive, for what that's worth - knew it was my first time there and she strongly suggested I dine-in rather than take out, just to be able to eat it as fresh as possible. Really sweet and warm lady. If you're ever in the area don't hesitate to get a taste of Aloha Plates! -Bean read more

Aloha Plates - Very tasty dinner! - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I stopped in here when picking up some groceries. I love a good Hawaiian place, unfortunately this isn't one of them. The kalua pig was greasy and flavorless. The mac salad was also bland. Another Hawaiian restaurant checked off the list. read more

KALUA PORK OBSESSION All I know is that to me You look like you're lots of fun Open up your loving arms I want some, want some Outside dining in the ID today at Hot Rocks, so grab some local food and Come As You Are. I Set MySights on You, Kalua Pork, And No One Else Will Do! Line was quick, one ordering before me. My food was just assembly line snapped together and ready before I was done taking pictures. I didn't get to see the to-go bag packaged, so I asked "Is everything in the bag?" "Yes." I pause thinking about my Taco Time order a few days ago.. "TRUST ME!" She cries. "OK, I Trust You!" Whatever.. no soy sauce for my white rice, no spicy sauce to change the flavor profile, and a plastic fork when I prefer chopsticks. Walked over to Hot Rocks to join the PLC2 dinners and surveyed the haul. Ton-o-Food, $9.05 tax incl. They don't over rice like they used to, just a nice ice cream scoop ball, another of some really good Mac salad (a touch to soft) and a glorious pile of Kalua shredded pork, sopping over a layer of cabbage. If it's done right, not too dry, you'll have a nice pool of juice in a corner. Dip the meat in there as you go. Yummy. My portion felt like 2#, too much to eat for lunch, but I did it anyways. This is on the salty side, so I had my Almond Snow from Oasis to wash it all down. Really 3.5 stars especially considering this is coming from a food court (Uwajimaya's). read more

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There are a few places you can count on in the food court of Uwajimaya and this place is one of them. Their menu is simple Hawaiian comfort food served with an ungodly amount of rice (white or brown) and your choice of green salad or macaroni salad, the latter being the more popular choice. You can easily split a combination plate with another person or have enough leftovers for another full meal many, MANY hours later. I suggest the K&K Combo with the Kalua Pork* and Katsu chicken, brown rice + macaroni salad. On another visit, we ordered the Kalua Pork* on its own with the steamed cabbage. When it's dreary out, my boyfriend orders (and enjoyed) their saimin with chicken katsu. And I confess to have succumbed to the craving of Spam, scrambled eggs and rice - a true Filipino comfort food! They have free samples of their chicken katsu and teriyaki chicken, sometimes they also have small wedges of their fried banana. I've had friends order both of those items after trying them and they were pleased with their food. If they still do their punch card, go ahead and start one. Don't forget to have them validate your parking ticket. They'll usually do two hours for you even if you are under the $15.00 mark. *Usually QUITE salty, drink ample water during consumption. Or choose from one of the many chilled Hawaiian Sun varieties available for purchase. read more

Aloha Plates - Scrambled eggs + SPAM combination plate. - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

This place is perfect for quick Hawaiian food. The cashier lady was so sweet and friendly and I really enjoyed the Loco Moco with salad on the side. The beef patty had a light charred flavor, which I really liked. Quick tip: if you're getting Loco Moco to go, I highly recommend having the gravy on the side;)) I would definitely go back there when I'm in the area! read more

It's just..... okay really. Chicken teriyaki tasted like something I could make at home and katsu was very thin. Good portion though for the price. read more

New hours are until 7. I ordered at 630, but they canceled my order after like 5 minutes. They were slow so they decided to close early. Told me I'd get my money back in 3 days. I've worked in the restaurant industry in numerous places and we'd always take orders until close. In my opinion that's unacceptable. Not going back. read more

I loved this place we had the loco moco, spam Masubi, banana balls, Mac salad it was all just amazing. We will definitely be ordering again.

There was a 15-minute wait for my $7 loco moco, and the first bite I took told me why: they were cooking my burger patty forever! I don't remember ever having a patty as hard and dry as this one was in a restaurant setting. I have mediocre kitchen skills, and I can do a much better job with a patty. Macaroni salad was flat. I know it's not supposed to be too boldly flavored, but I couldn't even taste a hint of salt, pepper, or celery in this one. Gravy could also use more thickener and seasoning. My boyfriend had the spicy chicken teriyaki, which was also $7, and it was just the ordinary chicken teriyaki at your average Chinese fast food joint but with a little more chili sauce. But hey, it's super-cheap. Cashier lady was nice and cheerful. read more

Aloha Plates - Loco moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

We wanted to grab a quick bite after getting some groceries. We ordered the loco moco and spam musubi. The spam musubi had ALOT of rice in it and it is definitely a lot pricier than what I'm used to. But overall the flavoring was there. I wasn't a huge fan of the loco moco. The meat was on the dry side and a bit chewy. The macaroni salad was delicious though. The place is a bit pricey but they do give you huge portions. I'm sure there are better places to get Hawaiian food but if you want to grab a quick bite after doing your groceries, this place will do. read more

Aloha Plates - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I only ordered fries, but they were really dry and unseasoned. I went back to the counter and asked for salt and was handed some packets of soy sauce. The fries were so bad I didn't bother finishing them. read more

We visited this place on Thanksgiving Day and it was really busy. We ordered the Seafood Combo and the KK Pork plates. We waited for 10 minutes for our food. The food we ordered tasted great!! read more

Located in Uwajimaya, this place serves up satisfying Hawaiian dishes to the masses. I've come here multiple times and have explored much of their menu. I haven't had anything that blows me away, and it is a bit pricey, but the food is delicious nontheless and the employees are super friendly. My recommendations would be the Huli Huli chicken, garlic prawns, span musubi, and fried banana. You get the option of a side salad (mac salad or regular) and white or brown rice. Expect to spend between $12-$15 for one person - like I said, a bit pricey. I think a lot of people lean towards the kalua pork since it's a very traditional Hawaiian dish. Maybe it's just me, but I wasn't a fan of it here. I'd stick to the recommendations above, or try their burgers (I see a lot of people ordering them). Since it's in Uwajimaya, just park in the Uwajimaya parking lot. Knock out some grocery shopping while you're at it, and you can even get your parking validated for (I think) 2 free hours. Or just visit on Sundays when Chinatown parking is free. I wouldn't go out of my way to come here - I think there are many better food options in Chinatown. But you if have a craving for Hawaiian food, this is your spot. read more

I always come here when I am craving a Katsu Burger, but their other dishes are equally amazing. If you're a meat lover, you'll like this place as they are never short on the portion sizes. I personally keep it pretty simple with the Katsu Burger or Aloha Burger, but my partners favorite is the Can't Decide. The owners are also some of the nicest people you'll meet! Go support! read more

Food 9/10 Service 10/10 Presentation 8/10 Overall: 9.5/10 Great food and amazing service. Every time I go here, the workers always take care of me! Favorite place in the food court in Uwajimaya. read more

Maybe not the best place to experience Hawaiian food for the first time. BUT. there are redeeming qualities! Backstory: This weary traveler was after a filling meal in between a cross-country flight & a cross-border train ride home. Problem: A carry-on suitcase is not the best eating companion. So I was THRILLED to stumble into this place with its convenient street access & counter seating, baggage & all! The friendly lady assembled me a custom plate of Kahlua pork + grilled chicken plate + sides (white rice & green salad). Kahlua pork: moist & delicious, heavy-handed on the salt. Chicken: mediocre, a bit chewy & dry. Sides: I'm Chinese...I need more rice to eat with all this protein! Items are hit & miss but the portions more than satisfied for the price. read more

Aloha Plates - kahlua pork & chicken combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

You can call this Hawaiian food, but you could have called this anything else and it wouldn't have made a difference. This is food court food before it is anything else, and it is very much like any other teriyaki restaurant you could find. There may be a hint of Hawaiian flavor to Aloha Plates, but I would never know the difference. I ordered the seafood combo ($9.85), and it consisted of some deep-fried shrimp, short ribs, white rice, salad, tartar sauce, and a slice of lemon. Really it wasn't bad, but I also ordered a spam musubi ($4.95), and that in addition to the deep-fried shrimp probably added a lot of unnecessary calories to my diet. The food honestly isn't bad; it just isn't anything special for being in the food court of a renowned supermarket. And need I point out that this is in a district where excellent food is abundant? The location is only convenient if you happen to be already shopping at Uwajimaya, and you're not really saving a few bucks by eating here... read more

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The K&K combo here is legit. Fresh chicken katsu, succulent kalua pork, and delicious macaroni salad. Not sure if you Seattle folks are spoiled with excellent Hawaiian food, but this stuff knocked the California chains out of the water with freshness, taste, and portions (looking at you, L&L). Highly recommended for a quick, awesome bite after spending time at the bookstore. Would be a frequent customer if I lived over here! read more

Aloha Plates - K&K COMBO (katsu and kalua) - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Don't bother. This just isn't quality, authentic or anything in between. Had Loco Moco and Spam Musubi delivered. If I'd seen it before leaving the store it'd have left it there. read more

Aloha Plates - This might as well be a Costco frozen patty - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington