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    Hula Plate Co

    4.9 (15 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Tim N.

    I really like the relaxing and chill vibe here. There were lots of seating available. The food was great! I didn't expect to like the steamed vegetables and corn with my meal. I didn't think it would go well with Hawaiian food. I got more than enough rice and Mac salad was totally more than a scoop! The chicken was tender and juicy. The person working up from was so nice and welcoming. This was a good place to go to for lunch!

    Cali C.

    Happy to see another option for local Hawaiian BBQ! Upon entering the decor is plantation style siding. Clean and bright, staff is friendly and attentive. We sampled the BBQ chicken, Katsu, BBQ short ribs and the Spicy Hawaiian wangs. Everything tasted good but the star was the wangs served over the rice with the sauce was very tasty! Plates come with corn n veggies n Mac salad of course. No beer or wine available, soda and Aloha drinks self served. This is a great Hawaiian option for Milpitians, a great addition to the neighborhood! Mahalo !

    Shoyu fried chicken. my brother asked to substitute all corn instead of macaroni and pickled veggies (they are so good too though)
    Amanda M.

    Finally, more food options on our side of town! This is a great little mom and pop spot. The food is fresh, flavorful, and definitely worth checking out. We ordered the shoyu chicken and the walnut prawn combo, and both were excellent. It has only been about 10 days since they opened, but I can see this place getting steady business, especially once school is back in session. The interior is brand new, clean, and inviting. The owner is incredibly friendly and welcoming. Wishing them continued success. We will definitely be back!

    Chicken katsu classic plate.
    Sreyna L.

    Very generous portion of chicken katsu and food were tasty! I just wish they had sides of meat so I can add other meats to my plate that aren't on the combo menu.

    Menu as of 06/21/2026
    Joseph Y.

    New Hawaiian BBQ place that opened 06/18/2026. The store has a lot of seating and an ordering kiosk available. The lady helping was very nice and gave me some pineapple slush while I waited for my to-go order. I got a BBQ Chicken and Short Rib combo as well as a BBQ Chicken and Katsu combo to-go. The portions are good and I liked the contrasting sides of sweet corn and pickled veggies. The mac salad wasn't too rich or tangy like other places. My favorite was the crispy katsu chicken. I'll be back to try more items on the menu!

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    Tin-Tin E.

    This place is the real deal. I like the chicken katsu and bbq chicken combo. And I really really like the pickled cabbage, which reminded me of sweet white kimchi. My kids got the pineapple sushie with coconut cream swirled in. So decadent! The loco moco and short ribs were also yummy.

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    The food was really good and the cashier was very nice and friendly. Really authentic Hawaiian plate lunch!

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    The Katsu was hot and crispy and the barbecue chicken was flavored nicely and all the food was hot and fresh.

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    Poké Tots & Kalua Tots. Also, ask for the the Garlic fried chicken Musubi!
    Poké Tots & Kalua Tots. Also, ask for the the Garlic fried chicken Musubi!
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    Our popular novelty item - Poké Nachos with won ton chips
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    Outdoor seating
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    Covered Back Patio Space
    Covered Back Patio Space
    Can't Choose Just One Thing, get the "Hawaiian Mix Plate"
    Can't Choose Just One Thing, get the "Hawaiian Mix Plate"
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