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    Iolani's Plate Lunch

    4.8 (210 reviews)
    Open 12:00 pm - 6:00 PM
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Chicken Mochiko
    Matthew B.

    The reviews looked amazing so I needed to come by and try this place. The truck itself looked good with no noticeable issues. It shares a space with a Mexican food truck which also looked great. The gentleman who helped me was extremely friendly and chatted with me and my son a bit. We ordered the Pork Adobo and waited an appropriate amount of time before it was ready. The gentleman asked if my son liked chicken which I responded yes. He set my son up with the Chicken Mochiko and said he wouldn't have to share with me. Super nice and generous. Got home and got started. Wow!! The pork was great! Very tender and flavorful and a huge portion. The chicken had great flavor and was also tender. All around amazing experience and I will be back!!

    Lau Lau mix plate with kalua pig
    Jennifer W.

    Always check their instagram that morning to see if they are open, message them if you're not sure. I made my husband drive 40 minutes there and 40 minutes back, and when he saw the food he didn't even mind! The food was amazing! We got 2 Lau Lau mix plates. One with mochiko chicken and one with kalua pig. Two meals were heavy as we carried them to the car. Locals from Hawaii mostly waiting for their food was a great sign! No seating, but the food was HOT still after driving 40 minutes home.

    Sara M.

    Nolan always has ono grindz and never disappoints!! We always order Lau laus mixed plate mochiko chicken, guava chicken, and kalua pork. Always makes us feel like family especially since we have been going to him for 8-9 years! Shakas up braddah!

    Combo plate of beef Pastele stew and Mochiko Chicken Combo plate of Kawa Pig and guava Cuava Chicken

    10/10 food and vibe. Great food great owner. Must try the beef stew with the mochico chicken guava chicken is a stable. Mac is refreshing. Rice is great. Amazing portion for the price. (17 for a combo plate)

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    Diana X.

    This place is always amazing. The mochiko chicken, guava chicken, and the pastele stew are always must orders. Life changing, try to get here early so options are not sold out!

    Pastele Stew

    Wow...where do I begin? Food was ONOLICIOUS! I was immediately transported back to the islands after my first bite! The owner/cook was friendly and chatted with us about Hawaii as he was preparing our food. He thought we were from the islands since we were asking questions about the Pastele Stew. Told him about our favorite place for Pastele Stew on Oahu. Now for the food... We ordered 2 mixed plates. One with Lau Lau and Kalua Pork. The other with Pastele Stew and Mochiko chicken. Portions are generous. The two combos fed 3 of us and we had leftovers for the following day. Hubby loved his Lau Lau. He said it was the bomb! I wouldn't know since he didn't share. My favorite was the Pastele Stew. It's hard to find good Pastele Stew even in Hawaii. The only thing missing was Chicken Long Rice. Mahalo for the awesome Hawaiian food! Definitely will be back!

    Mix plates! I tend to go overboard. But so good Short ribs, Pastele Stew and Mochiko Chicken!
    Tran L.

    So I seriously stock them on IG to see if they're open! I drive 20 mins to pick up food. Lunch or dinner.. doesn't matter. Something about their food is so comforting. And the owners, hands down the nicest people ever! Located in a corner on their own. Easy parking, on 82nd. Look for the flower shop!

    Pastele Stew
    Ingrid V.

    "Hawai'i has often been called a melting pot, but I think of it more as a 'mixed plate'-a scoop of rice with gravy, a scoop of macaroni salad, a piece of mahi-mahi, and a side of kimchi." -- Alan Brennert, Honolulu Driving up to this little cart in a nondescript tiny lot next to a flower shop doesn't really give you the impression that you're in for something special... ...BUT YOU ARE. There is LOVE in these plate lunches. There is ALOHA in this food. A few bites of the PASTELE STEW will having you hollering ONO and MAHALO witih every bite. There's pork cubes in a mildly tangy tomato based sauce with some olives, and achiote (I think). My favorite thing on the menu. The Mac salad is the best I've ever tasted. Friends - there is potato in there. There is some hard boiled egg in there. There's the usual mac, mayo, and shredded onion in there. There's probably secret ingredients in there. And its all balanced perfectly. The GUAVA CHICKEN is 'gazmic. The KALUA PORK is delicious. The dude who owns the cart is a WHOLE VIBE. Seriously - Get the Pastele Stew. It is incredible. The closest thing I've ever tasted that might be similar is my mom's Filipino Cocido. Apparently it has Puerto Rican roots, and got filtered through a bunch of Hawaiian grandmas to become the delicious dish it is now. Effing magical.

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    Michelle Pearl G.

    Favorite Hawaiian plate food in town, hands down. PRO TIP: You've gotta follow his IG page though, his hours are wonky. So check his IG before you head out to make sure he is open. He closes when food runs out (it's a popular place, so it happens) and he closes when things come up with weather or personal life. That being said, more than worth it for the extra effort to get this food in your belly. His chicken is like crack and his Mac salad is our favorite. The portions are also huge. You really cannot go wrong! Parking is easy, service is fast, the music he plays is A+. Now go get you some Iolani's.

    Mixed Plate
    Yolanda R.

    Mixed Plate is amazing I was in Hawaii for 10 days and was craving some authentic Hawaiian food. Iolani's delivered. The food is AMAZING! You will not be disappointed.

    Mochiko chicken

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    Authentic food. Delicious. Hot and fresh. Large portions. Outstanding service. Always get the Mochiko chicken and guava chicken. The best.

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    Food was amazing. Service with island style. Just like food carts you would find on the island. The servings are big.

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    A little truck on the corner of the flower shop. Great food, lots to fill your plate! Practically two meals for a great price!

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    Drove all the way there an they was close but online says there hours of operation was open bad for service an returning customers

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    Friendly service. Food in ono! Nice open space. Tables are spaced out well. Many items to choose from on the menu.

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    Got the mixed plate with kalua pork and guava chicken. So delicious! Huge portion and great price!

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    Grind Wit Tryz

    4.4
    (736 reviews)
    6.6 mi
    $$

    Came here on a Wed shortly after opening time and there were already two groups ahead of me and my…read moregroup. The location was easy to find, but as with most places out here, can be a little challenging but doable. The place is big. There's a lot of seating indoor and has an outdoor area with bench seating like back home. Already hitting all the positives. The guy at the register is awesome, reminded me of my nephew. He took our order and gave us a buzzer. We sat outside and within minutes our buzzer went off. On the other side of the register is the pickup area. The guy pointed out each entree and repeated what it was. Even though I already knew what the entrees were, I actually appreciated that. It was good customer service. The food was like kanak attak. The portion was humongous. The poke nacho style wonton chips with spicy poke and kalua pig was broke da mout on point! With 3 of us sharing, we couldn't finish it, but made sure we ate all the poke so no left over lol. We also had the meat jun and garlic chicken. They were just as good. Only thing I was not 100 percent happy with was the rice and mac salad. Rice may be fresh but seemed day old to me and the mac salad needed to be thrown out. I did tell the guy. It was starting to have that sour smell. I know they didn't know, but as a local, we know and we have to support each other so everyone stay happy.

    We were so excited to finally give this place a go! It was poppin at 5pm on a Tuesday afternoon…read morewhen we arrived. Street parking was a little tricky but we figured it out. The setup is order at the counter and then find a spot to eat. They have a nice covered area outside but it was a bit hot that day so we quickly found a nice table in the restaurant. The food was ready quickly and the portion was epic! We shared an order of poke nachos, a side of Mac salad, spam musubis and a mango mochi square and it was definitely the right choice to share. The poke nachos were unreal. The chips tasted like wonton chips and they gave SO much poke. Delicious. The Mac salad was good as were the spam musubis. We were too full for the mochi after dinner but I worked on it over the next two days and it was so delightful. So moist and chewy, perfect texture. My only knock was how sticky/gross the trash/busing area were. I'm sure that's common with the amount of sauce on each plate but it probably should be cleaned more frequently as it attracts flies. That being said, we will most certainly come back!

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    3 Item Combo: Ono Chicken, Honey Walnut Shrimp, (Galbi on the side)
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    Kau Kau

    4.4
    (53 reviews)
    7.5 mi

    Wow FLAVOR!!! Had…read morethe garlic shrimp and just ended up eating the whole thing shells and all. It's soooo garlicky and tender. Even better is their iteration of Mac salad - curry, potatoes and pickles??? My heart cannot take it. Also tried their creamy salmon poke / fresh flavorful and arrived on a bed of rice. So in love and will be back !

    Just an OK meal. I was staying in a motel, and I like Hawaiian food, so I decided to do a…read moreDoorDash. The food comes, and of course, there was no silverware or napkins. You would see that it's going to a motel, you would think to add the silverware. Fortunately, I was able to get silverware from my motel's breakfast room. The lumpia were very good. They were not greasy at all. They are smaller than standard eggrolls, but because they use more meat and less veggies than your standard eggroll, they pack a lot more flavor. Everything inside was seasoned well, and I really enjoyed them. They came with a vinegar based dipping sauce that I liked The "garlic Ponzu" salmon poke? No, not nearly as good. For the price they were charging, it was not a very big portion. Besides that, it just wasn't that good. A good salmon is normally pink to orange. This salmon was barely pink. I couldn't taste the garlic or the Ponzu at all. The veggies were crisp, the rice was a good quality, but there was just no seasoning. The salmon was very bland. I didn't know if it was just because of the seasoning, maybe they used a low quality or a previously, frozen salmon. I love good salmon. This was not good salmon. For the price I paid, not counting the DoorDash fees because those are added in anyway, I just felt I didn't get my moneys worth. Next time I'm in the area, I will find another place. Thanks anyway.

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    Special lau lau plate
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    Hawaiian plate with kalua pig, tako luau, lomi lomi salmon, rice and mac salad. I think the only thing missing for me is some haupia!
    Noho's Hawaiian Cafe

    Noho's Hawaiian Cafe

    4.1
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    6.3 mi
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    We have had the pleasure of visiting Noho's on three occasions and cannot say enough about the…read morewonderful service and kind-hearted and attentive staff. Our meals have been tasty, and the portion size options provide for every level of need. We have appreciated the staff's willingness to help introduce us to new menu items, with a special shout-out for the Kalua Pork, Teriaki Chicken, Pear Paradise, and the special Coconut Cake that was available during one of our visits. This is one of our favorite spots on a sunny day for great food and time on their outdoor patio. Thanks again to the Noho's Team!

    I tried this place a couple years back and I did not care for it. A friend asked me about this…read moreplace. I didn't want to give him a bad impression from an interaction from years ago. So I decided to head back and try it again. This is purely the opinion of a local Hawaiian. The actual review: Overall the resturant had a good vibe. Staff was very welcoming. Our server was very helpful in making my decision of the menu. Korean Mix plate was recomended as it was a top seller. I overall enjoyed the meal the portions were huge! So defintely come hungry or prepared for left overs. I will say the Chicken wasn't my favorite. It was bad but didn't wow me. The Kalbi (short ribs) were really tasting and very tender. If you like Garlic the korean style food is for you. Pupu Platter: It's a sampler platter is a great way to try a couple things. The Mochicko Chicken was pretty good. Never had it in strips but overall tasted good. The Kalua Pig Egg Rolls were not my favorite. I foudn the Kalua pig very bland. Hamburger Steak: This was pretty good. The gravy was on point and who doesn't love grilled onions? The only thing I had about the burgers was they were a little tough and a little over cooked. made it a bit like bricks.

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    Kailua Pork - regular
    Kailua Pork - regular
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    Hale Pele

    Hale Pele

    4.4
    (841 reviews)
    5.9 mi
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    Hale Pele is hands down my favorite tiki bar in Portland…read more Sure, the space is small and intimate - so there can be a long wait on a weekend night, but it's absolutely worth the experience! As a heads up tho, I wouldn't come here if I had a party more than 4 if you want to seated quickly, less in your party is better! The moment you step inside, it feels like you've been transported somewhere tropical! If it is daytime outside, you wouldn't be able to tell inside of Hale Pele. Between the thunderstorm effects, flickering lights, bamboo accents, and cocktails literally arriving on fire, the whole experience feels immersive! I've been coming here for the last 10 years and it's the spot to recommend for birthdays! The drinks are fire (literally), the food is so good. I recommend the sliders and the Hawaiin bread that comes with the fruit jelly!!! if you feel like escaping Portland for a few hours and spending the evening in Hawaii or the Caribbean, you gotta come here!

    Finally able to visit this landmark Tiki Bar in Portland over the weekend and what a weird and…read morewonderful place it is! As soon as you walk in you realize just how small the space is. Thankfully, the timing worked out where when our friends arrived we were able to be seated fairly quickly so we lucked out. They will not seat you until your entire party is there which I appreciate. The decor is what you would expect it to be with tiki style furnishings all around and a soundtrack to accompany the vibes. Once you walk in and shut the door behind you, it's almost a given that you'll forget the time of day because the entire place is windowless. Another cool feature if you ask me. I have to say when looking around I kept contemplating the fact that someone walked in here and said "yeah, this will make a great tiki lounge". Regardless, they were right! The food was actually delicious. I had the cuban sandwich and the hawaiian bread.

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    Kalbi short ribs
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    Ate-Oh-Ate

    Ate-Oh-Ate

    3.8
    (655 reviews)
    5.2 mi
    $$

    the definition of fast casual -- popped in for a beer, since i was early for another meeting nearby…read morebut the food items on the menu seem super appealing! i know they have multiple locations, so i will likely try out a closer one to me but i have no complaints about this location. service was super prompt, friendly, and accommodating. the open kitchen concept and design here makes the space feel really modern and inviting. although they dont have much on draft for alcoholic beverages, there are a bunch of other Hawaiian inspired drinks in cans that you can select from. the Maui seltzers are always a good, lighter choice and the flavor options are quite unique.

    Hawaiian food. Well this is a burger that at least have a very Hawaii inspired element: spam!…read more Straight out of the can lol the burger is made with their House ground beef, teriyaki glazed onions, spam, pineapple, lettuce, cheese and gochujang mayo on a potato bun. Well it's like to patties in one burger a decent beef one and the spam. The spam gives a nice salty background but is surprisingly not in the foreground of the taste. The teriyaki sauce is not to much and rounds up the overall taste. The pineapple is kind of the star with being in sweetness and the needed texture. It's not crunchy but different. Overall a well made tasty burger. Ps if the restaurant gives you a wet towel from the beginning you know what's coming and this was juicy messy burger!

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    Mai Tai
    HI K Shootz Grill - Hawaiian Comfort Food

    HI K Shootz Grill - Hawaiian Comfort Food

    4.8
    (20 reviews)
    1.5 mi

    We had the food delivered so I cannot speak to the cleanliness of the establishment or friendliness…read moreof the staff. The food was delivered on time and well packaged. The BBQ chicken was flavorful and well cooked. The Kalua pork was tender and really good. The musubi had a lot more flavor than I've had at other places. Now the Kogi fries were amazing and puts this spot in the front lines with others. The bulgogi was super tender, the sauce had a mild spiciness to it, the kimchi tasted fresh and the waffle fries were prefect! The macaroni salad and rice were both pretty standard. We'll be returning

    We ended up here kind of late so choices were limited. I got the garlic fried chicken and my…read morefriend got the spicy pork. It is a really good amount of food. Price is a little high but when it came out I felt ok with it. I like the Mac salad. Not too cute, just good simple Mac salad. The garlic chicken had a really good texture. Crispy and juicy. The only thing I would change is the sauce was kind of wimpy. It was a little sweet and a little garlicky but I wanted a lot more of both. The spicy pork was not my favorite. Spicy pork bulgogi is one of my favorites. The problem I had was it was too dry. So it made the spice a little too forward in the wrong way. I could be talked into coming back.

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    K Shoots Counter
    K Shoots Counter
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