Clean and bright interior/exterior, thoughtful products for sale inside while you wait for your…read moreorder, and friendly staff. Ordered- ENTREES: -Loco Moco -Pineapple Sausage -Hawaiian Chicken SIDES: -Hurricane tots -Spam mashubi Outstanding dish was Pineapple sausage. Pro-tip: -All our entrees and sides were flash fried and then finished with either dry rub or sauced.

Tried this spot because of the good reviews. But if you have been to Hawaii, I can't recommend this…read morespot because the flavors did not remind me of Hawaii at all. Also, nothing is served with mac salad... The prices are pretty decent for SF. Maybe that's why this place is popular. They are takeout only and have one bench outside for you to eat at if it's free. Tried the garlic shrimp, the moco loco (idk why they swap the words), and the furikake chicken. Also had a spam musubi (when I ordered online for pick up, I couldn't add egg which is usually an option according to the Toast website). The garlic shrimp was missing a flavor that Hawaii has in their garlic shrimp. The color was very red but it was not spicy. They do have an option to make it spicy though. It was bland to me compared to what I'm used to when I visit Hawaii. The moco loco gravy was good, but the beef patty tasted dry and overcooked. They did have a runny egg too but it was oddly underneath the patties, so we broke the eggs while trying to split the beef amongst 3 people. The furikake chicken is probably better if you eat it right away since it's lightly breaded. We took it home so by the time we ate it, it was soggy. The sauce it is cooked in is a little sweet and wasn't too bad. The soggy chicken ruined the texture for me though. Each dish was served with a little bit of cabbage which I liked to get a little greens in the meals. The spam musubi didn't taste like it had any sauce, and they used so much furikake underneath the spam, that it made it taste fishy. Would not recommend. I can't comment on the service much since I ordered online for pickup. The guy who handed me my food after asking my name was nice and polite though. The only reason I'd come back is to try to the shave ice. The group in front of me got 3 for their kids, and it looked tasty. I would not come back for the food, but at least the prices aren't bad for SF standards.

Amazing food and dining experience. Though we sat at the bar (walk in), the hospitality, attention…read moreto details and food were fantastic. I ordered the pork chops - fat and juicy. Well balanced with vegetables and a nice lightly tangy sauce. The calamari has many vegetables fried together. Crispy and lightly crunchy. However, it was a bit on the saltier side for me. Finished it off with the Hawaiian cake and it was delicious. Torched marshmallows on the outside with a big scoop of ice cream on the inside, with a base of an ube cake. This dining experience was excellent. Also fascinating to see the open kitchen in the back where all the chefs are busy curating an excellent meal. I would suggest to get reservations otherwise you could wait up to 45 mins on a weekday (like I did)

I'll be thinking about this food for a while! We opted to do the prix fixe menu tasting and had an…read moreabsolutely amazing time trying the small bites, entrees, and desserts. Service was swift and efficient - I'm obsessed with the table crumb clearing things they used! Really appreciated that there was a chill, light, and airy ambiance after a busy day. That sesame cookie dessert will definitely be what I come back for!

We were having dinner nearby last Friday night and decided to stop by what's been one of our…read morefavorite bars only to learn that Paina's last day of service was Saturday July 11 :/. They had a final closing party this past Saturday, and we knew we had to stop by for few last drinks and bites. It was low key kinda sad as we had to say goodbye to some of our favorites. Over the years (past decade or so now) we've gotten to know the staff and this spot has been a spot where we knew we'd get great service, good convos, and of course tasty wings, totchos, and $1 oysters on Thursdays. Shout out to Matt, Tracy, Jeremy, and their entire team for the amazing hospitality over the years. Paina closing is a reminder that it's important to not take your favorite restaurants/bars for granted because you never know when that final day will eventually come and when it does it comes way too fast. I hope the team reads this as I just want to say THANK YOU for everything and that you will be missed. The memories and moments I've gotten to enjoy here over the years won't be forgotten!

So bummed to hear Pa'ina Lounge & Restaurant is closing due to the sale of their building. I've…read morereally come to appreciate how it's become an easy spot for chill weekend brunch in Japantown (when there isn't a game on). The other plus is that the folks working here are absolutely lovely and sweet. Even on busy night like wing Wednesday, they never fail to bring both efficiency and a smile. Speaking of wings, the house Pa'ina flavor was really tasty. Even un-sauced, they were tasty. You will be missed Pa'ina!

This place is the truth. Growing up in Hawaii, I can honestly say Hawaiian food on the mainland…read moreusually doesn't hit the same -- but this spot is a true taste of home. The portions are generous and the plate was full. I got the katsu and BBQ chicken combo -- everything was fire. The chicken was tender, the katsu was crispy and juicy, and they gave a generous amount of mac salad (which most places never do). I usually have to order double mac, but this was more than enough. Food came out fast, fresh, and the prices are great too. 10/10 --top tier. Highly recommend if you're craving real Hawaiian plate lunch.

I saw someone sitting in the back of their car eating Hawaiian barbecue, and he made it look so…read moregood. Like, when you can't even wait to get home, you have to eat it immediately while it's hot. I knew right then it had to be worth trying. I asked where he got it, and he pointed me to a spot just down the street (not to be confused with the other Hawaiian BBQ place close by called Aloha). I pass this place all the time, but the parking is terrible, so I usually just keep driving. Yesterday I happened to be on foot and finally stopped in. I noticed a PASS inspection sticker in the window (isn't it usually an A? I'll Google that later). It's strictly a food shop. No tables, no décor, nothing fancy. Just a big menu on the wall type of place.The menu is simple about 4-5 meat options and a few sides, and you build your combo. I ordered a small plate since I tend to overeat and appreciated that option. I got the chicken katsu with rice and mac salad and it was perfectly portioned. The chicken was great. No notes. The steamed rice was just a little overcooked but still tasty. The mac salad was decent, though I expected a bit more from what seemed like an authentic spot. Oh and of course, the sauce, so good. My only complaint is they need to pack two sauces in the to go bag, not one. Total came to $10.85, which feels like a steal. It completely satisfied me and definitely beats driving all the way to Chipotle (my usual lunch stop) and spending $15-$18. No photo because I was too hungry and ate it in the car. I'm excited to bring my husband back and see what he thinks.

Was at work and looking for a place with a reasonably priced lunch special and came across Kitchen…read moreAloha. I'm surprised I've never noticed it because I go to the place Nextdoor. I walked in and they had different signage for lunch specials. I chose the Beef GyuDon over rice. $9.95. They had other options as well. You have to place your order at the kiosk. It was easy to navigate. You can also grab condiments while waiting. They have signage telling you to do so. Beef GyuDon: 8/10. It was cooked very well. Seasoned and tender. Just wish it had a little spice to it. Was kinda sweet. I added Sriracha and it made it a 10/10. I would definitely go back to try other items. It's a small but clean. If you're going too fast you may miss it.

I stopped coming here because they discontinued their croquette musubi. Well today, I checked…read moretheir online order platform and the croquette musubi were back! I placed a togo order and went in to pick it up. The order was ready before the appointed time. I did not get the croquette musubi. It was a gross fried spam musubi smothered in shitty spicy sauce that I did not want. WTF happened to you Kitchen Aloha? No one smothers their musubi with shitty Korean spicy sauce. The whole thing was inedible. This sucks

excellent service , I would definitely recommend this place 10/10 baby :)…read more Food's delicious and fresh out the oven, you know what mean !!

I've been ordering takeout from Taisho for a while now, and the food has always been consistently…read moregood--it holds up great even in a to-go box. But I finally decided to actually sit down and eat here for the first time, and it's a completely different experience. The first thing you notice is the atmosphere. It has a genuinely fun, lively vibe that you just don't get when you're just picking up a bag at the counter. The energy in the space makes the food taste even better.

It was my Sunday funday today anTAKOYAKI Five tried octopus…read moreballs, kewpie mayo, ginger. soy glaze, nori, bonito flakes. Then the popular ramen! very good and rich in taste. I thought it was one of the best Raman places I've had. It was quite that evening and not I liked that. The service was fine, the waiter did their job but nothing special. But the experience of the food was so nice!

Ordered vegan ramen spice level 5! The spice is not to be messed with. It was delicious but boy did…read morethat spicy flavor build on your mouth as you ate. Just be wary. Good portion except the tofu was one small piece. I added extra and felt more satisfied. Wasn't too heavy and had good vegetables.

Craving meat so I had to drive out of the city to San Mateo. It's the only place within 20 miles of…read moreus where my wife likes the Mac salad, so it's worth it. I get the short ribs -- they are always meaty, with enough char but not burnt, and great flavor.

I've been here before and this visit was a step down. I picked up a spam musubi and a macaroni…read moresalad, both affordable at $3.79 each, but the savings aren't worth it if the food doesn't deliver. The spam musubi was overly salty and the sauce they used overpowered everything else. The macaroni salad had too much mayo and was borderline inedible. Two simple things, two misses. I'm a little surprised given the high rating on Yelp, but this visit didn't reflect it. I'm always on the lookout for the next great Hawaiian BBQ spot. Unfortunately, this one isn't it.