Back again at one of my fav take-out spots in Arbutus!…read more This time, I needed a pick-me-up at home, so I doordashed some Halo Hawaiian. It was delicious as always!! I grabbed the teriyaki chicken combo, which came with one scoop of white rice and one scoop of mac salad. I also decided to try their coconut shrimp with homemade coconut sauce, and grabbed a Hawaiian Sun drink in the flavor Lilikoi Passion. Everything was absolutely spectacular. The teriyaki chicken was saucy, tender, and nice and hot (even for being a delivery order). The coconut shrimp blew me out of the water honestly. The crispy hot shrimp with the creamy coconut sauce was outrageously good, some of the best coconut shrimp I've tried. I will definitely be ordering that again. 10/10!

never tried Hawaiian food before so looked up places to eat and this showed up…read more menu looks really good! the location is a strange-looking old place. they have SMALLER size meals! which is awesome because i never know what i want to try because the portions are so large. we got the loco moco, coconut and spam musubi. i never really liked mac and cheese until now because it's like mac and cheese coleslaw (comes with the mini meal) staff are really friendly! loco-moco: 7/10 (was just OK) coconut shrimp: 10/10 spam musubi: 10/10

First time visiting L&L outside of Hawaii, and I'm impressed! Based on our order of laulau and…read morekalua pork, the food tastes very similar to what you'd get back on the islands. It's especially comforting when you miss home and your loved ones. The only downside was the wait time for our order. The restaurant wasn't busy, and there were only a few people inside, so I felt the service could have been more attentive to timing. Overall, it was still a great experience. Mahalo for bringing a taste of Hawaii to the East Coast!

I ordered my food around 1 pm, and let's just say it isn't the best place for an in and out. If…read moreyou're in a time crunch I would recommend somewhere faster. That being said, I do really like that L&L makes their food fresh. I had the masubi both times that I was here. I also had their bbq short rib bowl. That wasn't bad, but the thing is, it just took forever for the food to come out. Don't come here if you're in the crunch to get somewhere, because they do take their time. However, you will get something that is really straight out of the kitchen and fresh.

Everything about this place is amazing! The food you can't get enough. Every single option! Just…read moretry it!! If you are a saucy person, every sauce is delicious!

My friend who grew up in Northern VA raves about HawaU as his favorite Hawaiian spot. To be fair,…read morethere aren't many options, so there's not really any competition. I added this casual spot to my list a couple months ago, but didn't have concrete plans to check it out. Driving to Manassas and back on I-66 from where I live would cost half of my brain cells and all my patience. However, a few friends and I drove out to Shenandoah this past Friday evening, and I made a convincing argument that HawaU would be on the way. By the time we arrived, we were all incredibly hungry and ready to wolf down anything edible. The ordering process was easy: we ordered and paid at the counter, grabbed a seat at one of the few tables, and waited ~10-15 minutes for the food (parts of it are made to order). LOCO MOCO (BOWL) - 9.99 The chipotle-sized bowl was topped with loco moco: white rice base topped with hamburger patty, fried egg, grilled pineapple slice, and a generous pour of beef & mushroom gravy, plus sides of fresh cabbage salad and mac salad. The gravy nostalgically reminded me of the ones I'd get from cafeteria-style school lunches -- thick, salty, slightly starchy, yet oddly comforting. The egg, hamburger patty, and rice were pretty standard, but the familiarity of the gravy tied the whole dish together nicely. Both salads were good -- the cabbage was more light and refreshing, while the mac salad felt a bit heavy after all the loco moco. Since it's my first time eating loco moco, I can't say how it compares to others. However, I found HawaU's incredibly comforting and hearty. It really hit the spot for me, and I ate the whole bowl within 10 minutes. The loco moco is definitely their signature option and a must try. My friends who got the spicy pork bowl and udon thought both were just OK and not special.

SOOOOOO GOOOOOD!! i love their macaroni salad and the chicken is divine. good flavor and reminds me…read moreof hawaii

Honestly, don't know if it was an off night or what, but clearly had a kid working the front…read more Started with the bbq chicken and the MoCo loco. My husband has spent many years going to Hawaii so getting the MoCo loco was honestly super disappointing. The burger had no flavor, thank god for the fried egg cause that saved the dish. The macaroni salad was my favorite and it was a side! The bbq chicken was good but nothing special. The kid working the front barely said a word to us after we order, and then as we were getting ready to leave he took a FaceTime call from a friend while we were there and didn't disconnect from the sound system so heard the initial 2 seconds of the call. Overall, food was okay but service was rough and lacked any ambiance. Really wish it was better.

IMO this is best Poke place around and the ingredients are fresh and plentiful…read more THE DEETS They are a part of Happy Endings Hospitality which also owns Roll Play, Teas'n You, Chasin' Tails, Asian Kitchen, & Nue. Gotta love the names and Lei'd Island Kitchen's playful motto is "It's a great day when you get Lei'd!" Now who doesn't agree with that lol. You can dine in, order to go and pick up, or you can order delivery. They also offer catering. FOOD They have poke bowls, hot bowls, island rolls, and hand rolls (sushi). For the build your own bowls, you choose your portion size, your base, and your protein otherwise you can choose from one of the many traditional predetermined ingredients bowls and you can still specialize it. They also have sides like taro or tortilla chips with avocado smash, shrimp tempura, and macaroni salad. I got a wild caught tuna build your own bowl over rice. Delish! NUTRITIONAL INFO The fish is cut fresh daily. They offer seasonal flavors, have in-house made sauces, no seed oil, 90% gluten-free and there's an allergen sheet for those that need it. They offer a loyalty program and you can also join their mailing list. In the DMV area they only have one location in Tysons corner/Vienna, VA. As always, peeps support your local small biz and aloha baby! Cheers.

I was excited to go here after a soccer game brought us to the area, but no score here sadly (pun…read moreintended). The place is a cute casual decor. My make your own bowl was okay. I had salmon, edamame, corn, cucumber salad, ginger and eel sauce. It had a little too much ginger but that is easy to fix. A step below my usual bowls for a couple dollars more. Husband ordered the Koji chicken bowl and it was surprisingly small. It seemed like a weak version of a chicken teriyaki bowl. Daughter ordered the kare-kare brisket bowl and it was terrible. We really should have said something or tried to switch it out because she basically picked at it and left hungry. The brisket was dry and tough and it has something else that was like mush. They also charge a 3% credit card fee, which I get is becoming more standard. Overall, it was probably a 2 star visit for us, but I think it is likely better than that most times.

TL;DR: 3.75/5 - solid musubi for a little snack…read more Finally got around to trying this place fresh, rather than premade. It is definitely better nice and fresh/made to order. The musubis were indeed huge. FOOD: ~Spam and egg musubi/OG (4/5): Solid! There is a decent amount of rice, but it is seasoned and has enough sauce to not make it bland ~Kimchi musubi (3.8/5): Pretty good, but the kimchi kind of overpowers it. The kimchi is good though. ~Spicy salmon onigiri (3.25/5): Comes with a decent amount of spicy salmon. It's a little dry though.

I got the Surf and Turf Musubi and it was a great choice. I'm not in town that often so it really…read moresucks knowing it's a limited time menu option. Hopefully they still have it when I'm back because it was absolutely delicious. I also got the spicy surimi onigiri togo which was also pretty good. It kind of had a tuna-y taste for some reason though. The service was what you'd expect from a fast casual restaurant. You order on the tablet and there's very little interaction with the staff. But the food came out pretty quick and they were nice when I asked for a togo box.

I got the vegan bowl which contains seasoned soft tofu, white rice, edamame, carrots, green onions…read moreand fresh avocado. This was an absolutely delicious dish and I will certainly be going back! They also have kimbap that is vegan and I will try that next time! Highly recommend especially if you're getting off the metro and want a good, healthy meal. Very delicious!

Grove - Poke & Salad Bowl, located at Shops at Avenir Place in Vienna, VA, offers fresh, flavorful,…read moreand healthy options, including customizable poke bowls, Japanese Ramen, salads, Bibimbap, and kimbap. Friendly staff create a welcoming atmosphere, making it a convenient spot for a quick, quality meal. I have tried their offerings many times and can always rely on their poke. The Korean Classic from their signature menu is excellent, featuring Korean spicy tuna and salmon, spring mix, cabbage, cucumber, onion, lettuce, and seaweed salad. You can choose your base from white rice, purple rice, quinoa (additional option), salad, or soba noodles. Their traditional Bibimbap is a hit--healthy, with plenty of veggies yet delicious. I also tried the Chef-Made Kimbap, which was a generous, filling, and tasty portion.

Came in for a quick snack and left with musubi! The last time I was here, there was tiger milk, and…read moreI loved it, but it seems to have been replaced with a poke bowl restaurant. There are kiosks on the right side to order, or you can order at your table or the register when you get inside. The staff here was friendly and very nice. The honeydew bingsu was delicious, and so was my bubble tea.

Garden Social, also known as L&L, is a small food hall with one other poke business, though I don't…read moreknow its name. The food from L&L and Garden Social is essentially the same, featuring Asian-Hawaiian cuisine. I had the loco moco, BBQ chicken with kalua pork, and BBQ beef with chicken katsu. All the dishes come with a side of rice and macaroni salad, which I enjoyed because it didn't have sweet relish. The hall also has a full-service bar for drinks. I tried the "Pineapple Mule" and the "Tropical Hawaiian," which is basically a Blue Hawaiian. On the weekends they play music and they have an outdoor patio for warmer weather events. My servers were Celine, Brandon, and Kira--"like Shakira without the Sha," as she told me and Natalie. Lol.

Pros: Everything tasted fresh and it was a solid portion size. They give the sauces you pick on the…read moreside so you can choose how much to apply, which is great. The flavors I chose worked well together, but if you are looking for something different than what i got, there are a wide selection of ingredients to choose from. It was crowded at lunch in an area that is packed with lunch options, which is a good sign. Cons: the spicy tuna and spicy salmon are not actually spicy.The only things somewhat spicy were the jalapeno and the sauce I got (lajama). Also, I ordered online and chose a pickup time of an hour later, but my order was ready 3 minutes after I ordered it. So if you're going to order online, be ready to pick up. Overall, I really enjoyed my food and would recommend if you're looking for a healthy and tasty lunch in the Tysons Corner area.

So expensive. $19 dollars, I got a lot of toppings and my bowl was still mostly rice and no a lot…read moreof fish. What are you saving ingredients for..?

I recently ordered some sushi from here because they were having BOGO deals and was shocked at how…read moreamazing the packaging was and how fresh it came. I also had a few allergies concern and the girl on the phone, Loanny, was great help. Definitely gonna order again. thank you!

I normally don't write reviews but Loanny was absolutely the best server ! She was so friendly,…read moreattentive, and professional. She made sure we had everything we needed and really made my experience enjoyable. The service was amazing, and she definitely deserves recognition. If you come here, ask for Loanny!