My partner and I are not strangers to Hawaiian food, which means we walked into Aloha Eats in…read moreChicago with actual expectations and not just curiosity. Those expectations were met, exceeded, and then handed back to us with a side of macaroni salad. We split the Pork Katsu Loco combination plate, which arrived looking like something the Jedi Council would have commissioned for a victory feast. The egg on top was scrambled but folded with enough care that it looked intentional and beautiful, draped over the pork katsu like it had always belonged there. The accompanying gravy was the kind that makes everything around it better, the rising tide theory of plate lunch confirmed. Every spoonful we built with rice, pork katsu, and macaroni salad together was its own complete moment. Ono does not even begin to cover it. The portions were enormous, the kind of plate that makes you recalibrate your lunch ambitions halfway through. Our son ordered the loco moco, which at this point is his standard field test at every Hawaiian spot we visit. A reliable benchmark, consistently deployed. Aloha Eats passed without hesitation. We also picked up chicken katsu musubi for each of us, took them home for later, and they held up just as well, which is a logistical victory worth noting. The vibe inside felt authentically Hawaiian without overdoing it, the kind of atmosphere that sets the right tone without requiring tiki torches and a ukulele soundtrack. Julie was our cashier and also brought out our food, handling both roles with the kind of warmth that makes a place feel like more than a transaction. Her smile genuinely lit up the room, which is not a phrase I use lightly or often. Five stars. Aloha Eats is the real deal and worth every parsec of the trip to Chicago.

I ordered the Chicken Katsu Plate which came with a very generous portion of dark meat chicken…read morekatsu, 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.

Nice little spot here in the Chicago south loop…read more It's seat yourself but the service was friendly and quick. They have a happy hour but we didn't partake. We shared two orders of spam musubi (each order comes with two), a plate of Kalbi and I got the ube pina colada (which was AMAZING)

Great selection of Asian dishes to sample at this wonderful business! Sesame chicken, kung pao,…read moreand crab Rangoon were very good and at a great price point. Pro Tip: Tiki bar serving up great drinks as well

Immaculate vibes here, very dark and moody…read more Fantastic drinks, didn't try the food though. Lexy was amazing!

Beautifully designed space and amazing drinks…read more Reservations will be needed, be sure to plan this spot! We had a bit of difficulty at first finding this place which is part of the fun, but make your way down an alley and you'll find your new favorite tiki bar! We were seated promptly and with an Arrival time around 330 it was low lighting, chill ambiance music and everyone enjoying good conversation. Honestly great start! The server was knowledgeable and attentive, our drinks came quickly after our appetizer did The ceviche was fresh and we ate every bit of it, would have ordered more had we not had dinner plans! Drinks were certainly tasty and well balanced, always what you want from a tiki bar My only gripe was they seemed to keep increasing the music volume and allowed for more standing room which wasn't the vibe we were looking for, but that just might be what they convert to closer to dinner time. Perhaps would be better in the later hours as people still were trying to simply connect with eachother on a speaking level but that's just my perception. Overall wonderful spot, we will return when we want to bring friends from out of town to experience three dots and a dash!

Quick easy delicious meal! Greeted and treated well!…read more Small location but very cool decor! Would return !

Quality eatery. Friendly staff. Rice plates are glorious. Portions are insane. Come hungry! Highly…read morerecommend this cute and quaint little establishment.

I've walked past Hawaiian Bros in the Loop a million times and finally gave it a try via DoorDash…read morelast night and I'm so glad I did. First off, the price totally caught me off guard (in a good way). I got a full dinner for about $12 after tip, which feels almost impossible in the city right now. I ordered the classic plate with half Honolulu chicken and half Huli Huli chicken, plus rice and mac salad. Loved that you can mix the meats without paying extra it's super convenient and a nice way to try more. The portion was legit too, definitely enough food, even for the regular size. Flavor-wise, it totally exceeded my expectations. The chicken was juicy and flavorful, the rice was solid, and the mac salad was surprisingly tasty. For a fast-casual chain, it honestly tasted more like a local one-off spot. Will 100% be ordering again. Great value, generous portions, and super satisfying. No complaints 5 stars all the way for what it is.

I ordered at 4 o'clock with a specified pickup time of 645. It's currently 715 and my food still…read moreisn't ready for pickup. This food could be the best ever and it wouldn't make a difference as the person I spoke to from Hawaiian brothers was dismissive of me at the front desk. I had resisted ordering from one of these ghost kitchens before this and will not do so again.

Uncle Mike's is our go-to breakfast place! After our first experience, we started to go earlier in…read morethe morning (still on the weekend), any time before and around 9am seems to be pretty good and no waiting lines! Finally got to try their rice porridge, they are free until they run out. They are delicious and totally worth waking up early for. All the Filipino breakfast items are good except for the pork chop, it was too dry and no good flavor. Everything else are fantastic -- skirk steak, longanisa, tocino and bangus! If you don't want to deal with fish bones, don't get the bangus. Highly recommended

Hole in the wall spot, that satisfied my craving for Filipino food. Everything just really hit the…read morespot. The pico de gallo and vinegar really helps balance out the heaviness of the meal. Affordable and generous serving. Good customer service as well.

I ordered in the kiosk inside. For a combo boc, it only took no more than 15mins. To puck up your…read moreorder, you display your order from your phone and show it in the scanner which looks like a handheld pad. Then turn to the wall on the right with locker-looking cubes, one of the doors will open containing your order for you to pick up. As for the food, the chicken was good. Butbthe pork luau had a weird synthetic taste about it. I also noticed that there were rice underneath the protein. I wasn't too keen about that. I prefer my meat more than the rice.

Was really looking forward to this place and because there was a BOGO deal, I though it would be a…read morenice time to try. So, I ordered all 5 of the chicken variants, and they all tasted the same. I was hoping for a sweet-island-pineapple inspired taste, but it was not. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I expected. Secondly, they should state that rice is included under the chicken entree. I did get a side of rice along with the macaroni salad which was totally bland! I just don't get the correlation of what was written and how the food actually tasted. I may give them another try but again, not impressed. The concept is great, but I was underwhelmed with the reality!

To give this place less than 5 stars is criminal. Everything I ate had superb flavors and made with…read moregreat quality. The Ube Banana Pudding is TO DIE FOR! Also, the Longanisa & Egg Musubi was absolute fire! 6 out of 5 stars if anything. Some jerk gave this 2 stars and compared the food to junk food in a Hawaiian gas station and he clearly has no idea what he is talking about. Sure, I guess it costs more than average, but you are paying for quality and the love these people put into their product. I just finished eating and I CAN NOT WAIT to go back! - Not to mention the shop is soooo cute!

We were excited to try some of the hawaiian inspired flavors at Kanin, as we love visiting the…read moreislands every few years. Be mindful of peak hours because the line gets long and street parking can be a nightmare; we were fortunate to come right before the lunch rush. The venue is quite small with a few tables, however it sounds like they will be expanding in the near future. We ordered a variety of musubis and got the loco moco bowl, it took about 20 minutes to come out but was piping hot and fresh. The flavors of the musubi were okay, nothing to rave about and plenty of other places in the chicagoland area that taste similar or better. The loco moco was pretty good, something we'd order again in the future. Overall a positive experience, but wouldn't be worth the wait if we had to stand in line on top of the food prep times. Best, Charlie

Hala Kahiki is a tiki bar staple in the Chicago Suburbs! The inside is much larger than I expected…read morewith a huge bar area, covered outdoor patio, and at least two other indoor seating areas. I love that as soon as you enter, you are transported to a tropical oasis that is dark and moody. I visited with a larger group so we made a reservation before. One pays $5 per person in your group and the amount is later applied to your bill. The food menu is minimal and most items weren't available sadly. We got two orders of their pineapple salsa with taro chips. It was yummy but wasn't enough substance to match the drink levels. For drinks, our group got a wide variety. They have all sorts of flavor pairings to accommodate every guest. I got the Captain's Revenge after hearing the Pearl Diver was unavailable. It was good but not amazing. For my second drink, I got the Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned which I thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't hear anyone in our group be disappointed with what they ordered. Our server, Jazmine, was very knowledgable about the menu and asking the right questions to make sure what we each ordered would be something we liked. Overall, this was a fun experience and I am happy I finally got to visit! My experience was slightly tainted with how much was not available the night we visited.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

First visit, now one of our favorite tiki bars anywhere - along with Max's (Grand Rapids) and…read moreInferno Room (Indianapolis). Immersive experience with a chill vibe, including tiki appropriate music. We arrived at the 4:30 opening and stayed for four hours. Drinks and food were excellent. The cocktail menu is extensive, including tiki classics and Kohala Koa exclusives.

We had a free night in the Chicago area and found this ridiculously AWESOME tiki bar, Kahala Koa…read moreTiki Bar. The selection of drinks is downright encyclopedic, and the drinks were outstanding. In addition, we ordered a plate of bacon-covered water chestnuts, and they were so effing delicious!! I mean, they were a serious revelation!! So we ordered another plate. The atmosphere is amazing. The family that owns this wonderful tiki bars has put some serious work into adorning the place with amazing tiki decor. And this has to have taken YEARS to do. The outside of the building does not say, "Hey!! I'm an awesome tiki bars!!" But step inside and you are transported to tiki land extraordinaire. And then there is the staff there. They are so friendly, attentive, and helpful, and just very authentic and genuine. I CANNOT WAIT to return to Kahala Koa Tiki Bar the next time I'm in the Chicago area. The place totally rocks!!