Broken Mouth is easily one of my favorite places in LA and one of those places I recommend to…read moreeverybody. It's Korean-Hawaiian food inside a small food hall in Downtown LA. The location itself can be a little annoying because parking downtown is parking downtown, and the restroom situation isn't the most convenient, but the food makes it worth it for me. The ribeye is my favorite and what I keep coming back for. It's super tender, flavorful and the sauces they use make it different from just getting a regular steak plate somewhere else. I usually get it with the purple rice and egg, and I love the sides too, especially the potato salad and cucumber. The portions are also huge. I'm definitely not leaving hungry, and usually I have food left over. The owner has always been really kind whenever I've been there, which makes me want to support them even more. I've eaten here multiple times, brought other people and recommended it to so many people at this point. There are way too many restaurants in LA for me to repeatedly go back somewhere unless I really love it. This is one of them.

These flavors are AMAZING! I've been meaning to try this spot ever since I moved to downtown Los…read moreAngeles, and I don't know why I waited all this time! We did not experience a long wait for our food and the service was extremely friendly, which made for an even better first visit here! The plates are big, so you definitely get your money's worth when you order. The beef plate I got was full of flavor and deliciousness that I know I'm coming back for!

The sandwich is great. Ham is meaty. The egg is soft. The Hawaiian bread is airy…read more I love the chew on the ham. The design of the restaurant is beautiful. It is clean inside. The spam musubis are great. The rice is soft. The spam is thin. The seaweed is soft. Everything flows well together. The water tastes clean. Love this place.

Rutt's was a decent stop for lunch, weekday service was relatively attentive and the tables were…read moreall clean. The greet was friendly, service was okay. My only valid complaint would be that three of us sitting with empty water for a little over 5 min was a constant issue. I understand this isn't a fine dining establishment but common courtesy would call for filled water throughout the meal. I enjoyed the spring rolls as an appetizer, the sweet chili sauce is always a staple and served savory. The Teriyaki Beef bowl was insanely portioned, very generous but I absolutely took leftovers. The meat however did not seem to have much flavor alone? I opted to adding an unnecessary amount of soy sauce to complete the dish. I cannot add details to speak on the other food photos but I can say they were plated nicely.

Definitely me and my babies, one of our favorite Hawaiian food places! It's a super cute family…read moreowned spot. Our favorite is the Portuguese style breakfast as well as their signature pancakes and or French toast with their special macadamia topping! Super yummy They also have our favorite Hawaiian can drink drinks. We usually get the purple or the black can. hehe

The food was decent. Spam was deep fried or something. I prefer it fried in a frying pan. It wasn't…read morethe best. The Portuguese sausage was my favorite. The best I've had in so cal so far. I'd come back just for that. Loco moco was ok. Mac Nut pancake was ok. The sauce was more like a custard and I thought it would be a Mac nut whipped cream. Rice was good. No OJ was weird, so I got a soda. The service could use a little work. Train up your stuff and don't just hire anybody. Cashier was borderline rude and just not that helpful. As she was taking my order she stopped to spit out her gum. Shouldn't be chewing gum. Violation! The menus were beat up and I had to find them. Outdoor seating was ok, could use some rearranging. Not sure why there was a guy working on a greasy low boy near the outdoor seating. It's got a family chill vibe for sure. Decor is dated but it's ok. Doesn't really remind me of Hawaii but at least they tried.

My family and I go to Hawaii many times. Hanu Hawaiian is probably as authentic as it gets…read more Especially with the spectacular Service from the cashier named Sydney. So much Aloha. Thank you Sydney for bringing my family back briefly to Hawaii..

Very disappointed of the change. Honu used to be one of our go-to places in Rowland Heights. We've…read morebeen plenty of times and we'd get the short ribs and the teriyaki chicken or beef ribs depending on what I'm craving. Onto our food -- the chicken was lacking flavor, I'd rather go to Ono Hawaiian BBQ which has way more flavor. The salad changed from shredded cabbage to mixed greens. The beef short ribs are much thinner and no longer pre-cut. The teriyaki sauce is worse too - thick sauce, vinegar/sour flavor -- not sure if it's gone bad but definitely not the thin teriyaki flavor sauce they used to have. I cannot comment on the beef ribs as we did not order it but it seems everything went downhill and I would not recommend this place anymore. The clerk that assisted us was nice and friendly so +1 star.

Matiki Island BBQ on Lincoln in Anaheim is the kind of place that makes a family dinner feel easy…read more We went for the island BBQ plate energy, and it delivered. The beef ribs were really good, big and properly cooked, the kind of meat you actually talk about on the way home. The galbi was right there with them, savory and satisfying, and between the two we were set. The kids loved the spam musubi. That alone would have made the stop worth it for us. Spam musubi is one of those things that either works for kids or turns into a negotiation, and here there was no negotiation. They were happy, which meant the adults got to eat in peace for a minute. Dessert sealed it. They have a version of Dole Whip that tastes just like Disneyland. I am not being cute about that. Same soft, cold, pineapple hit you remember from the park, which is a wild thing to get after a plate of ribs in Anaheim. We finished full and already half-planning the next visit. One caveat: it was really smoky inside. Enough that I noticed it the whole meal. If I could give 4.5 I would, but I'm rounding up because the food was that good. Portions felt solid for a plate-lunch place, the vibe was casual and family-friendly, and nothing about the meal felt fussy. If you want Hawaiian-style BBQ with kids in tow, this is still an easy yes. Five stars.

Delicious food Great taste definitely a great environment…read morefor family as well Your money it's worth it

Our aloha Fridays happen here! best food. Best Ohana feel. Feel close to home here! ALOHA!read more

The food was delicious. The sandwich was great and I went on a weekday after work and it wasn't too…read morecrowded on the weekend this lot of people so you know it's good.

Perfect for a hot summer day…read more Finally had a chance to visit Ululani's during the Hollywood Cicilavia 2026. The streets were closed off and we took a quick break for some shaved ice. There was a small line forming prior to opening. We waited about 20 minutes for our order to be made. We shared the Sunset Beach and added the Snow Cap. Probably best to skip the snow cap. I didn't taste the condensed milk at all. The flavor is delicious. Towards the bottom of the shaved ice, there wasn't anymore flavor though.

Just in case you were looking for food from the Hawaiian Gods....There is a Ululani's in Los…read moreAngeles on Hollywood Blvd in case anyone loves Hawaiian shaved ice as much as me! And they brought all their yum puréed syrups with them from Maui! How do you eat shaved ice? Li Hing Mui Powder, Mochi, Ice Cream, Cheesecake Cream, Haupia Cream, Azuki Beans? And if you love art, as in cool papers, pens, and such, Ululani's in located inside a really cool art supply store in Los Feliz. It was cold yesterday in LA but I happily ate my shaved ice on a bench reliving all the fun I've had in Maui over the years. Hot tip: the ice is good for sure but add a fun topping!!

I've tried a lot of Hawaiian food over the years, and this place easily ranks near the top of my…read morelist. The Hawaiian barbecue chicken was incredibly juicy, tender, and full of flavor without being dry at all. The real star of the meal, though, was the short ribs. They were unbelievably tender, perfectly seasoned, and practically fell apart with every bite. Every part of the meal was cooked with care, and you could taste the quality in every dish. The service made the experience even better. Everyone greeted us with a smile, was genuinely welcoming, and made us feel appreciated from the moment we walked in. It's always refreshing to eat somewhere that not only serves amazing food but also has a team that clearly enjoys taking care of its customers. This was easily one of the best Hawaiian meals I've had in a long time, and I already know I'll be back. I'm especially excited to try the chicken katsu next because if it's anywhere near as good as the barbecue chicken and short ribs, I'm sure it'll be another favorite. If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian comfort food with generous portions, incredible flavors, and outstanding service, this place absolutely deserves a visit.

This Hawaiian spot in Little Tokyo, in the same strip mall as the iconic Sushi Gen, has also been…read morearound awhile, about 20 years under current owner Jennifer. Over the years I've gotten take-out here but have also done dine-in. It seems they mostly do catering now, because they have very short business hours for the public. They are only open Thursdays and Fridays 10-3. Per the nice male employee who gave me my order, they're open on Sat and Sun if they don't have a lot of catering jobs, otherwise they're closed. Their website says their dining room is closed, but the employee says it's open Thurs and Fri. Nevertheless, I followed the website's info and ordered pick up. Here's what I ordered: 1) Komai's Big Breakfast. Komai was Aloha's original chef. Two eggs with all the meats: Portuguese sausage, Spam, Vienna sausage, corned beef hash plus 2 scoops of rice and a Hawaiian roll. No surprises here, very nice. 2) Kal B Chicken plate lunch. Chicken marinated in the same sauce as the more familiar kalbi beef short ribs, with rice and mac salad. The chicken did not seem to take up the marinade as well as beef, so it was tasty but on the dry side. I'd probably give their chicken teriyaki a go next time. The mac salad was fine, did have potatoes. 3) Spam musubi. Again no surprises, classic 4) ordered a side of char siu, but it was not available. A nice go-to if you're hankering for classic Hawaiian on a Thurs or Fri.

Def consider this an OC hidden gem. Randomly went one day since my friend recommended it and I…read morecan't believe I've never heard of it before. Decent amount of indoor seating here and water if you wanna stay and eat. Next time I want to try the garlic butter shrimp since the cashier recommended it to me Soy garlic glazed salmon: 5/5 this was super good and honestly a super filling portion. I probably would've been ok with just the bowl instead of the plate but I also liked the mac salad. Not a fan of the coleslaw though so I would prob see if I can sub that out next time My friend got the garlic furikake fried chicken plate. I tried a bit of this and also loved the chicken. Based on what I've tried so far, it seems like you can't rlly go wrong with whatever you order

It was cozy and decent, but maybe had too much MSG or salt? Caveat: I prefer lightly-salted food…read moreand I am probably spoiled by my yearly trips to Oahu. My friend and I ordered the short rib/ kalbi plate ($18.50) and chicken teriyaki plate (around $15). It was pretty good, but the flavor felt overpowered by either salt or MSG. Maybe the mac salad did not need furikake? Maybe I wanted more rice vinegar in one of the marinades? Maybe the mac salad plus creamy sauce on cabbage salad was too much? I will say the chicken was nice and moist dark meat and kalbi was cooked well otherwise. Their limeade samples were tasty, and I almost bought some but already had 2 drinks that morning. Music was great! Loved the mix of 70s-2000s. Decor was fun. Space was cozy but cute with a table for 2, two tables for 4, and one table for 6ish. A couple tables were available outside under the awning as well. Less than 10 mins from Old Town Orange, it was a nearby stop on a Sat for lunch. It is located in a long strip mall across the street from ChuckECheese with enough parking, not too far from Katella and 55 fwy. Would not go out of my way to get here, but it would be a decent option if nearby.

Accidentally went there. I was looking for a car part at the O'Reilly auto parts that anchors this…read morestrip mall and decided to walk over to see the restaurant. While I was staring at the menu deciding whether I wanted to get anything, several people came and went with their orders and everyone told me to get the fried chicken. So, I went inside and got the fried chicken with macaroni salad. A few mintues later, I added a katsu musubi to the order. This is not fast-food. The wait is real. About 12 minutes. I then had probably about 10 minutes of driving before I sat down to eat. The fried chicken is delicious and has a great crispy/crunchy skin. There is a faint sweetness that coats the chicken. The meat was not super plump like some national-chain places (I think those places brine-injected the chicken). Depending on your preference, this might feel too dry to you. Their dipping sauce for the chicken is very tasty. If they just sold that in bottles, I'd come just to buy that for use at home! Speaking of preferences, the macaroni salad is also well made, but it's simple and might be disappointing if you're expecting some kind of flavor kick. I liked it very much, because it is in the style of the basic macaroni salad -- someone described it as going home to Hawaii for them -- and I think that's what it is. Portions were enough to split into two meals. So I had half of my chicken and the mac salad. I had planned to also only eat half of the musubi. But it was delicious and had a nice crunch which I'm sure would not have held up being kept in the fridge. I really enjoyed the musubi on its own, but also enjoyed taking turns with bites with that sauce added on. I stored the rest of the chicken and mac salad in the fridge and then had them for dinner 6 hours later. Despite being in the fridge, the chicken still had a bit of a crunchy bite to it - it wasn't a mushy soggy mess. Very friendly service. This is not a sit-down place you go to for a dining experience - just a solid place to get food to go that will be delicious. Now that I've had the fried chicken that everyone seems to recommend, I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their menu.

I heard good things about their fried chicken, so I called ahead for pickup and ordered their…read more4-piece fried chicken with macaroni salad. It is a small, unassuming little place with a free parking lot. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly, and I have to say, the service was great! The lady at the counter was super sweet and made small talk with me. I got my order which came out to $17.12 after tax. Food-wise, the fried chicken was indeed delicious! I loved the batter: it was shatteringly crisp. The chicken was tender and flavored well, but I loved the sauce that came with it! For the mac salad, I thought it was just okay. It tasted a bit plain from other mac salads I've tried, but the noodles were cooked perfectly. For the price, the portion size is okay, but I'm not complaining since the food was good. Overall, the friendly service and fried chicken is what makes me want to come back again! I definitely want to try their other offerings too. Would recommend!