Came down to Oregon to buy a car and wanted to stop by and try a few restaurants! Grind Wit Tryz was on the list! We got the Lechon Kawali and the Spicy Ahi Poke. Both dishes were fantastic! The poke is seriously good and tastes so fresh. The Lechon was crispy and melt in your mouth although some of the smaller pieces were hard since smaller pieces will fry faster. The spot itself has Hawaiian music blasting and give hawaii vibes so it's a nice spot! Only thing is that you may wait a bit for your food. Not sure if it is always like that but it took a good 30+ min for the two dishes. Will come back for that poke though! read more

Don't want to leave a negative comment but extremely disappointed on how the quality of the food has gotten. Been going here from when it was just a food cart... sad to say but I don't think we will be returning. pork katsu curry- pork is not thoroughly cooked, and no curry. (Does say on the packaging that ordered pork katsu curry) Meat Jun sauce is barely enough for 2 pcs. Lechon kawili is all fat-- not even crispy. Poke bombs- had no taste. I did try calling and no answer. I was gonna message the owner, but he never responds to me. So this might be the only way to get his attention. Please bring back the quality of your food. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Ordered katsu curry but received - Raw pork katsu with no curry - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Literally the best chicken I have ever had!! What a great place and atmosphere!! Can't recommend enough

Hawaiian nachos - My goodness!!! This can feed a family. I ordered this to go, but had some of it at the restaurant. It's casual dining where you order at the register and your name is called out once your food is ready. It's a Filipino/Hawaiian fusion so it's right up my alley. When I saw this oh my goodness, it was insane!!! The box was full of poke nachos and meat where they used a rubber band to try to keep the box closed. The meat to wonton ratio was perfect!! I need to come back here and try other items from their menu. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Specials 10/01/23 - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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My bf and I came here for lunch (it's been on my list for so long), and there were just too many things I wanted to try. I finally decided on the Trio Plate with Garlic Shrimp, Shrimp Katsu, and Krack Chicken. My bf got the Combo Plate with Garlic Shrimp and Ono Chicken. They were nice, big plates of food, and oh, so yummy. Everything on my dish was delicious. All so full of flavor. I had leftovers, and gladly ate it later in the hotel room. Having been wanting to come back since. read more

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Farewell Grind wit Tryz... This place has gone downhill since the move. We used to come here monthly but had recently started coming every 3 or 4 months. The inside of the restaurant is disgusting. The tables, walls, ceiling fans are covered in grime and dirt. The bathrooms are filthy. There are so many flies inside. The music is so loud you really can't even have a conversation at your table. The last few times we have come the mac salad was a total loss. How does a Hawaiian place screw up mac salad? We also noticed the chicken had so much sugar on it you could crunch on the sugar granules. While you do get a lot of food for your money, I would rather get a little less and see the store cleaned and the employees keep the kitchen in good order. For reference if you check the county health scores, they received a 51 out of 100 in July (anything under 70 is a fail). They had so many violations for being unsanitary. They have since fixed the issues according to the most recent tests but I'm done with this place. It is dirty. I really hope they get it together it used to be so good. read more

This place is always packed, and it's been on our list forever. We finally got a chance to try it. I ordered the kalbi ribs and the lecho kawali. The ribs were incredibly chewy, very inedible. I couldn't finish them it was that bad. Flavor was good... and the lecho kawali was chewy too, just not as bad. Good portion of rice. And my husband said the mac was good. He got the spicy ahi and ahí katsu. He really liked them both. Very generous portions of rice and mac. I wouldn't go back, but my husband would... hence the the mid rating. I guess it depends on what you get. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Kalbi Short Ribs Plate and Lecho Kawali Plate - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Great service! Took a little while to get the food but I'm assuming it's because it made to order. The short ribs were phenomenal, the Mac salad and rice were good as well. The sitting area outside was cute little wooden picnic style tables. Definitely get a bang for your buck with the amount of food they serve. I can't wait to come back to visit and eat here! read more

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We recently had Grindwittryz cater our event and it was a hit! We ordered the kalua pork, chicken ono, adobo fried rice, and mac salad--every dish was flavorful, perfectly cooked, and gone fast. Literally everyone at the event asked where the food came from. I've also dined at their spot a couple times, and the experience is just as great in person. The staff is friendly, the service is dependable, and you can really tell they put heart into what they do. The portions are generous, and the quality is always top-notch. Highly recommend both for catering and for grabbing a bite on your own! Support local--these folks are the real deal. read more

I don't get back to Grind Wit Tryz often, which is probably good for my wallet and waistline, but anytime I do it's as delicious as ever. I stopped by this week for their 'Nacho Week' special and got a side of their mac too. Both were large and delicious. Service was welcoming even though they were very busy on a very hot day. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Poké nachos and garlic shrimp - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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The food here is amazing! The people I was with all tried each others plates. I don't think there is anything we disliked! The outdoor seating area is great when it's dry out. Be prepared to wait a while for your food, they are on Hawaiian time. But it is so worth the wait. read more

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Ordered online and the portion size was not what I expected after seeing what it looked like on Yelp and Instagram... I paid $30 for this small plate of kalbi... if I had known it was going to be this small, I probably wouldn't have gotten it.... read more

Grind Wit Tryz - $30 for this kalbi plate... very disappointed - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'd heard great things, and this place didn't disappoint! Very low on seating, especially in the Winter, so aim for take out. Even with that limitation, this place is epic. Portion sizes are gigantic and the taste is perfect. My native Hawaiian friend swears this is the closest place to home he's found here, and I can believe it. Mac salad is always my favorite part, and I loved their take on it, with bigger mac. Awesome place. Will be back. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Katsu moco - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If you have not been here, you must come! You will not regret it. This is the best Hawaiian food in the Portland and surrounding area in my opinion. Food here is always delicious and hits the spot. Prices are reasonable for the amount you get. I highly recommend getting the ono chicken, meat Jun, and poke nachos! They use fried wonton crisps as their nachos instead of corn chips which I think is a game changer-- the perfect vehicle for delicious poke! We've tried the kalbi on different occasions and wouldn't get it again because while flavor is great, it can be a little hard to chew. They have a good amount of seating inside and outside. It was quite busy on a Saturday, but trust me it is *worth* the wait. read more

We had an awesome meal at Grind Wit Tryz! The portions were absolutely massive -- definitely come hungry or plan to share. It's also super close to the airport, so it's a great stop before or after a flight. Staff were very kind. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy and delicious, and my son devoured the spare ribs. My daughter loved the garlic shrimp, which had amazing flavor. The only downside was the pork, which was a little dry -- but still had good flavor overall. One thing to note: it was pretty smoky inside, and we all left smelling like oil (hair, clothes -- the whole thing ). If you're sensitive to that or have littles, I'd definitely recommend sitting outside if the weather allows. Huge portions = great value Super close to the airport Chicken katsu, garlic shrimp, and ribs = family faves A little smoky inside -- opt for outdoor seating if you can Overall, the food was great and we'd definitely go back. Just maybe not right before a flight unless you've got a change of clothes read more

This reminds me of the plate lunch spots back home. Don't go for the ambience but make sure to come hungry. It's a good sign when the container needs a rubber band to keep it closed! read more

I'm sad. Have been really wanting to try this place due to the amazing photos and reviews and we LOVE Hawaiian food! I have to say I'm a bit disappointed in all except the poke and the inamri based flavor bombs, 4 for $12. Imagine sweet rice wrapped in tofu skin and topped with poke tuna!! So amazing and unique. The tuna was generously cubed with delicious sauce, some of the best fresh poke I've ever had... go get the tuna poke!! However, the wonton chips were grossly over cooked in old oil. They almost were unedible. We should have said something but decided not to. The other disappointment was the garlic shrimp. The flavor was great and the portion was some of the largest we've seen. However, the execution was way off tonight. From other yelp photos we expected crispy and crunchy happy shrimp. Instead we got lightly breaded soggy soft, over cooked shrimp. The batter was clumpy and soggy that we had to peel it off and when you did that there was no more flavor. Just a messy dish but we saw the kitchen was busy pushing out to go orders and it was close to closing time so we didn't want to make a fuss. But for over $50, maybe we should have. Everything was packaged in to go containers even though we ate in. We may give them another chance if we're close but it's a long way for us. read more

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My son stopped by Grind Wit Tryz to pick up some food for me. I ordered the Kalbi Short Ribs Plate which includes macaroni salad and white rice. Firstly, the white rice was white rice no complaints. The macaroni salad which is traditional to Hawaiian food was pretty good but nothing spectacular. I have had better. Now...the short ribs had a good taste but they were 50% fat. The short ribs were chewy and difficult to eat considering all the fat. Once you separated the meat from the fat there wasn't much meat remaining. I may try some of the the other dishes they but I will not be ordering the short ribs again. So for now they get a three. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Kalbi Short Ribs Plate - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is the definition of excellent value-- the prices are incredible considering the MASSIVE portion sizes, and the food is delicious and savory. It's a counter-serve spot and there's limited seating inside; it was pretty crowded and busy on a Thursday during lunch. Most of the plates come with a side of double white rice and mac salad. The mac salad is super saucy and flavorful. My family of four got the following items: - Hawaiian Nachos: This was a literally overflowing plate that needed a rubber band to keep shut-- it could easily feed 2+ people. It's essentially a bed of nachos with tuna, pulled pork, and various sauces. The pulled pork was extremely tender and delicious, and the tuna was fresh and flavorful. The sauces elevated the flavor. The nachos were deeply fried and crispy with good taste but a little too oily. - Kalbi Short Ribs: The ribs were super flavorful, with an incredibly savory, umami, buttery flavor. The only issue was it was too rubbery and hard to chew. - Spicy Ahi Poke: Enjoyed this dish too-- the tuna was fresh and combined with the sauces, it was packed with sweet and savory flavor. - 'Ono Chicken: My least favorite of the four, but still good. The katsu had a very crispy exterior, but the interior was a little dry. Portions-wise, we definitely could've been fine with just sharing two of the four, but I had no regrets being stuffed to the max while trying all four. -- Price (relative to peers): 4.9/5 Food: 4.7/5 Ambience: 4.3/5 Service: 4.5/5 Overall Value: 4.8/5 read more

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First time visiting their new location since they moved, and I have to say--it's not what it used to be. The flavors I loved seem to have changed, and not for the better. Ambiance: 3.8/5 The restaurant is big, spacious, and casual--perfect for a homey meal. Service: 4/5 The service was good; food came out quickly, but nothing stood out as exceptional. Food: 2/5 I ordered the spicy ahi poke with rice and mac, and it was unbearably salty. Neither my boyfriend nor I could finish it. There weren't enough sides to balance the overwhelming saltiness. This was a huge disappointment because I used to love their poke and nachos. While portions are still generous, the taste just isn't the same anymore. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Spicy Ahi Poke Plate - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Coming from Beaverton and babies bedtime, it's always hard to make the trek over. Finally decided to for a treat after not going here for a couple years. We called a pickup and when we got there the place was bussin. Super busy and packed and a decent line out the door. It was fairly loud as expected with that many people. We got the crab nachos, ahi katsu, sushi bombs. The crab nacho was $25 which seemed alittle steep for some imitation crab mix and nachos. The mix was good though. Tasted like crab Rangoon filling with Thai chili sauce. The one thing that was sub-par was there was very few whole (or mostly whole) nacho pieces. Most of the nacho pieces were small crumb like pieces. Made the dish seem kind of sloppily assembled like they just put all the residual chips into the meal. The ahi katsu was pretty over cooked but otherwise was crispy and the sauces were good. The sushi bombs were amazing. The amount of poke on top is very generous so it was nice to eat with the wonton chips. read more

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Absolutely phenomenal! Haven't had Hawaiian food like this since living in Oahu! Amazing portions as well

Visited Portland and had to stop by Grind Wit Tryz because it's been on my list for awhile now. It did not disappoint. We got the ahi nachos and garlic shrimp with rice. Both are huge portions so highly recommend sharing with others. The nachos came with wonton chips and the ahi tuna was dressed in delicious mayo, the texture between the tuna and chips were perfect. Highly recommend them! The garlic shrimp was decent but nothing special, definitely wasn't as good as the nachos. I would pass on those next time. Service was good and food came out in a timely manner. The place could be a little bit cleaner but overall, I would come back to try more items on their menu. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Workers were really friendly and welcoming, food tasted amazing and flavorful, good portions for the price read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Sweet fried chilli chicken - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Always good food and good vibes. Mini portions are just right for me. Favorite place to eat in Portland read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Love the vibes, feels like home - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

4.5/5 Ever since my friend introduced me to Grind Wit Tryz, I've had to get it every time I visit Portland. I love getting poke and this place always hits the spot! The fish tastes great and not fishy. One order of spicy ahi poke plate is totally shareable and good for two. The space is a bit cramped and not very many sitting especially when they get busy. I would recommend calling ahead to order and doing a takeout. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Spicy Ahi Poke Plate - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Another order at the counter and they bring it out place. Very good Hawaiian-style food! Rice and Mac salad on the side. Nice portions, but mini-plates available! Clean dining area with booths and also outside seating available. I'll be back, got my eye on the deep fried musubi. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Deep fried musubi on the menu - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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One of the best Hawaiian places in all of Portland! Many of my Hawaiian friends have this as their staple. Nice outdoor area too & delicious food and drinks read more

Restaurant was filled with smoke inside, staff seemed burned out and tired of being there and the food was overcooked and bland.

Amazing Hawaiian food. Felt like I was back on the island. Price was good. You better bring your appetite. We had enough leftovers for another meal. read more

Why does the Mac salad suck now???? The food here is so good but the Mac salad tastes like something I could buy at a grocery store. I used to be much better. read more

Talk about a flavor explosion! Everything I've tried here is so full of flavor and covered in sauces. Not to mention their huge portions! You will definitely get your money's worth. This place has been hyped for a few years now but it's well deserved. A tip is to get here early, there's usually a line pretty much right when they open. We ordered a Garlic Shrimp and Ono Chicken combo plate. The combo comes with rice and mac salad. The other combo we got was the Kalbi Short Ribs and Krack Chicken. The garlic shrimps were juicy and had a prominent garlic flavor that was well balanced with the buttery-ness from the batter. The Ono Chicken was yummy too. I like the sauce that it was coated in, however I typically like my sauces to be on the savory side rather than sweet. The mac salad was slightly salty, but that was the only con about my meal. 10/10 would recommend! If you love Hawaiian food, run don't walk to get here! read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Garlic Shrimp, 'Ono Chicken Combo Plate - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Grind Wit has come a long way since they were in a food cart with a line around the corner, or since they were stuffed into a tiny space on Alberta. The crowds are still big, but fit much better in the new location. This is the best traditional Hawaiian food on the mainland. Huge portions and good prices for the portions. Every dish is like 3-4 meals. read more

Decided to go to Portland, OR instead of Hawaii? That's okay because Grind Wit Tryz will bring you all of that 'ono and good vibes! *shaka emoji* This was recommended to my fiance and after looking at Yelp pics and seeing their poke nachos with wonton chips - WE WERE SOLD! Located on Alberta St. which looks like a pretty poppin area with tons of shops and eats! Not sure if there's a parking garage but we found a spot on the street right in front. When you walk in, you'll be distracted by the Hawaiian/ Reggae music, the aroma of the food cookin in the back and the colorful art work on the wall! They have a great menu. Lots to chose from. I ordered the 2 combo of 'Ono Chicken and Meat Jun. My fiance ordered the poke nachos. Food came out in a timely matter and OH MY GOSH... SO MUCH FOOD! The portions are so big we could have shared with maybe 2-3 more people. They are so generous, it's great. Let's talk about each eats: Poke Nachos: There is just something about wonton chips mixed with poke and sauced up, because this combo is everything! The wonton chips were crisp not oily at all. Expect a mountain of poke! Combo Plate: - Meat Jun: The first meat jun i've tried was in LA and I do not want to compare the two because both are equally mouthwatering and have so much flavor! I do feel Grind Wit Tryz is a bit sweeter than the one in LA but like I said, both are hands down delicious and a must try. - 'Ono Chicken: A grindwittryz staple! It's garlic fried chicken tossed in a savory-sweet garlic sauce! And the description is exactly what it tastes like - crispy, savory and sweet! Both were tender and satisfied our hunger. We both couldn't finish our plates so we ended up taking it back to our hotel to eat that night! Overall, next time I'm back in Portland, I'm for sure coming back for more! read more

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I've been to the old Alberta location several times and always had a great experience. This new location made almost everything go down hill. The food is still good but the service is terrible. The servers act like they hate their life. No smiles and no your welcomes after saying thank yous. It took 10 minutes to receive the poke nachos but another 30 for the lumpia and I had to ask for the beer I ordered and that took another 10. Maybe they need to get happier servers and that could improve everything. I'll give this location another try but if it's the same with the service, I'll have to find another place for poke nachos. Next day edit: Food poisoned. I take it back. Sadly will not return. read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Poke nachos $26 - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

The first time I tried this place, I was a bit disappointed, it was just kinda plain and meaty. But am very glad I came back to try again. The first time I went with some of the most popular: a Combo Plate w/ Ono Chicken and Meat Jun (crispy pork belly) and it was just meh, a bit dry & not sauced enough. The next time I got some things off their specials menu and was muuch more impressed. I got a 3 Combo Plate w/ their Kalbi Short Ribs, Lechon Kawali & Crack Chicken. The crack chicken was Fried Chicken like the Ono but w/ tastier sauce and juicier. The lechón kawali was a pretty juicy pork belly w/ like pico de gallo. A bit different flavor from other pork belly dishes, a little fresher tasting. The kalbi was a bit tough tho. My favorite thing they got tho is the Raw Crab Kimchi Poke from their special menu - only $17 and it's got about 3 full, juicy, meaty crabs! I wouldn't be surprised if they get rid of it soon or increase the price cause that's just absurdly cheap. Idk how much most ppl will like raw crab that aren't Korean or Asian (but that's ok, more for us) but give it a try. And yes, the portions are ridiculously huge. My 3 combo plate alone was easily 3 meals. Also this Alberta location just closed and they're opening up on Cully Blvd soon.u read more

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This place some of the best Hawaiian food around! The pork katsu is crispy and fresh and the the dynamite sauce is addicting! Their Hawaiian mac is perfect and the portions are big! read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

As a Seattlite, I was delighted to try out some delicious Portland cuisine! I was recommended this spot and it did not disappoint! The servers were friendly and quick and the food was delicious! I recommend getting the combo plates. We got the beef teriyaki, pork katsu, and the famous chicken! All were delicious and flavorful and the portions were generous! Honestly some of the best Hawaiian food I've ever had! read more

Grind Wit Tryz - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We love Hawaiian food. Grind Wit Tryz is da kine! Serving sizes were big and the food was good. We're big Lau Lau fans. At Grind Wit Tryz, they were really big and meaty. We like when places trim out the fat, rather than stuffing all the fat into it. Here, they were lean, but still juicy. They also had a twist on Lau Lau by offering a brisket version. We tried their regular and their brisket and found both to be good. These were both on their specials board, not on the printed menu so they could have been easy to miss. Glad we asked about Lau Lau. We also got the Ahi Katsu. Not many places serve this. It was really tasty. It was one of our favorite items that we tried. We also tried their poke, which we liked, and the garlic shrimp, also good. Authentic Hawaiian food can be hard to find. We'll definitely be back. read more

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Awesome spot for Hawaiian food!! They do Hawaiian plates where you can choose from different protein options and comes with sides of rice and Mac salad. The portions are huge - my box could barely close. I got the 'ono chicken and garlic shrimp. Both were delicious and and very flavorful. I really liked the side of Mac salad, it was creamy and had a nice touch of flavor. I haven't always liked the mac salad when I've tried Hawaiian food from other spots, so they do it right here!! I also tried some of the honey walnut shrimp and kalua pig. Of the 4, I would say the 'ono chicken and honey walnut shrimp were my favorites (although they were all very tasty)! Would definitely recommend this spot for Hawaiian. The food is very tasty, and it ended up lasting 3 meals for me! read more

Grind Wit Tryz - 'Ono Chicken Plate and Garlic Shrimp - Filipino Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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