First time trying out Island Grinds and my food was so Ono. I just moved here to Utah from Hawaii and finding Hawaiian bbq has been a struggle. I ordered a kalbi and Teri chicken mix plate and I wish I took a picture but I went smash my plate fast. Very flavorful and the Mac salad was killahs. 10/10 recommend read more

Island Grinds serves some of the best Hawaiian food! I, like most customers, really like the pupu chicken, so much so that it's a part of every one of my orders. It's crispy, sweet, savory, and this one is the star of the show! I've also had the galbi, katsu, and lemon pepper chicken, and while you can find these in a lot of places, it's also great from Island Grinds. The portions are large and are a good value. I tend to get the three meat combos for two people, but I think the $6 combo is cheap and perfect for solo dining! read more

Island Grinds - 3 meat combo - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Most importantly is the food is good! It's made to order so there is a bit of a wait but that's ok because it's worth it. We came an hour before closing and the guys were very friendly. Willing to answer our question and got to making our order immediately. Our mini special came with a drink but their ice machine is broken so no ice w/ our soda! The boys did say they only have ice at lunch time !! Wish they had said something about no ice situation! The restaurant could use a good cleaning both tables & floors - next time we'll do take out! It's really too bad more care isn't done to keep this place clean as their food has a ton of potential. Really the food is worth the wait - Mac salad was tasty and served cold - chicken teriyaki is really one of the best - chicken katsu was also freshly fried and served juicy and crispy ! Rice was perfectly cooked. No prices on the menu so not sure what anything cost ! I really wish the owners would take better care of this place since it's got a ton of potential. read more

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Five stars for the Famou Pupu Chicken! That thang was smackin fasho Crispy flavorful chicken with the sauce to keep you wet wet yoh fasho gonna eat like you have no manners Short ribs was fire af too. Nice flavor that I'm familiar with and that good tenderness Classic combos with the 2 scoops of rice Anna Mac salad mix them with the sauce and some sirirscha and you fasho gonna be out fo da count tappin out to da food coma Service was good they handled each customer well. One person came in and ordered a plate and another soon after came to pickup their catered items. If yoh didn't know now you know that fbwy cater. It feels like Hawaiian BBQ spot with the tropical color scheme and decor so I felt right at home If you trying bigg your bacc fasho bring it here Yup read more

Food is ONO! This is my second visit and both times I have cleaned my plate. I ordered the teriyaki chicken and teriyaki beef combo. The marinade reminds me of my own family recipe which is THE BEST! Thank you Island grinds, I'll def be coming back. Yessah read more

If you haven't been to Island Grinds in West Valley City you are truly missing out on the absolute best authentic Hawaiian food. This is a family owned and operated restaurant run by siblings who are always warm and welcoming. As soon as you walk in you feel the "Ohana". My go to order is the bbq teriyaki chicken (creature of habit) but I have tried most all the items and they are all delicious. When my kids from California come visit this is always their first time ! RUN ‍ read more

Island Grinds - Mini order bbq teriyaki chicken macaroni salad and rice (not so mini is it!) - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Island Grinds was a miss for lunch this week. The service was painfully slow; we waited several minutes before someone took our order, and our food was served cold despite the long wait. The food itself was disappointing, too. I ordered the two-meat platter with teriyaki chicken and beef short ribs. It also included macaroni salad and white rice. To drink, I ordered their special fruit drink with watermelon and mango. Everything was just OK, with nothing outstanding or commendable about the meal, the restaurant, or the service. I won't be back and wouldn't recommend this restaurant. read more

Absolutely loved my experience at Island Grinds! Visiting Utah for a mini vacation, I was craving some island food and this spot was the first to pop up--and I'm so glad it did. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the menu had all the island classics I was hoping for. The star of the meal was definitely the **Pupu Chicken**--it's a must try! Perfectly crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Every bite took me straight to the islands. The portions were generous and everything tasted fresh and homemade. If you're in Utah and in the mood for delicious island food, Island Grinds should be at the top of your list. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! Absolutely loved my experience at Island Grinds! Visiting Utah for a mini vacation, I was craving some island food and this spot was the first to pop up--and I'm so glad it did. The atmosphere was friendly and welcoming, and the menu had all the island classics I was hoping for. The star of the meal was definitely the **Pupu Chicken**--it's a must try! Perfectly crispy, juicy, and packed with flavor. Every bite took me straight to the islands. The portions were generous and everything tasted fresh and homemade. If you're in Utah and in the mood for delicious island food, Island Grinds should be at the top of your list. I'll definitely be back next time I'm in town! read more

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Got the pupu chicken and kalbi plate !!!!! Both were fire . Workers were Friendly and jamming to some awesome music... read more

Island Grinds - Menu - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

Great and Professional Employees. All the food was cooked well and temperatures were correct. Food was prepared and cooked to almost perfection. The presentation and taste were pretty damn good. The white rice was a little clumpy but it was good for a sticky rice dish. Very nice and not over done decorating in the restaurant, good music that was not too loud and the place was very clean especially the public restrooms. We would have liked a little more menu items such as some Asian noodles and something with curry. But a to big menu is not a great thing for a small business, and I can appreciate that. I would recommend that everyone give this place a try as well as a fair chance as there are not too many Hawaiian or Island restaurants out there. read more

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Great food. Not too sweet. Best Mac salad around. This review needs to be at least 85 characters.

Found this place on yelp while i was in Salt Lake City for work. Now the caveat is i only tried two things the Pupu Chicken plate and I he chicken skin appetizer. Both were very good, like really good. Id come back just for this. If im ever in the area, i may try other stuff on the menu but then again, i may get what i already know is fantastic! read more

Island Grinds - Pupu chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Way better than Mo Bettas .. I did not know this business sold garlic shrimp. Came here 2 days ago because I was feenin for some chicken katsu and ended up getting a half plate of katsu half shrimp and it was DELISH!!! inside is pretty run down I hope they end up renovating the inside because it looks like its been thru some storms but other than the looks, the food is delicious. the service was great.. person at the register was really friendly, I came back again after picking up my HS boys because they smelt the food and wanted some lol. this place also has the best Mac salad by far, very seasoned and not too salty. portions are pretty good although my boys did order only rice no Mac salad in their katsu plates and they only got 2 scoops of rice. not sure why when an original plate with Mac salad already comes with 2 scoops of rice so my boys should've had 3 scoops of rice to replace the Mac salad... not a huge thing to gripe about but still my boys love rice and it would have been nice to have the extra scoop plus I am still paying full price for a missing item. overall, the place was not busy at all around 4pm which is surprising to me. needs to have more business!! will come again read more

I got a 2 Meat Mix of Katsu and Pupu Chicken: I Really enjoyed the food, it was fresh and filling. The service was friendly and to the point. I didn't mind the ambiance of the restaurant but would have preferred if they were playing some ambient music in the background! read more

I stopped in to get a quick lunch. I ordered three plates and they were really good. They made my food to order. The store was clean and the staff was friendly. I got their famous chicken and the bbq chicken. The famous chicken was the best. The pasta salad was much better than the last time I was here. I also enjoyed the 13$ price point. Good food at a great price. read more

Really good food, big portions and good hospitality. Been here multiple times I've gotten katsu chicken, pupu chicken, shrimp, teriyaki beef and teriyaki chicken. Everything has been amazing so far and amazing Mac salad. Highly recommend and I'll keep coming back. Current was the pupu chicken and katsu chicken. Had already eaten a couple of pieces, and still have a whole lot more! read more

Island Grinds - Katsu and pupu chicken(added sriracha on top) - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

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Musubis were bomb.com, pupu chicken was a hit, ribs were marinated well and the Mac salad was pretty good. The customer service was GREAT!

I literally crave this place the chicken PuPu is all time game changer for your taste buds. Remember Ma And Pop style business may be sticky tables some food might not be available due to demand but I'll take that any day for the flavors and vibes. read more

This is definitely a mom-and-pop shop - great tasting food that's finger-lickin' good! What a great find and thanks to a work colleague who took me here while we were in the area. Ordered the infamous PuPu Chicken with Kalbi short ribs - in my opinion, is the best 2 meat plate combo they have! Both were so tasty. The PuPu chicken is probably the best (Hawaiian) deep-fried chicken I've ever had, while the kalbi ribs were soft, packed with flavor that makes you want more after every bite! This definitely would've been a five-star review but the tables weren't wiped down very well and the place wasn't super tidy. However, we came for the fantastic food, but the overall experience definitely could've been better. read more

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Portions big but that was the end of the good news. Mac salad flavorless. No side sauces offered. Shrimp were big but I wouldn't have ordered if I knew shells still on. It's in a strip mall. Lots of parking. read more

Island Grinds - Garlic shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

A 1 hr wait for food is unacceptable especially since I only ordered one thing. I don't see myself ever coming back here ever.

Food is good, except the last time I went I ordered a chicken teriyaki mini plate, but only got rice and Mac salad, no chicken. Called to let them know of their mistake but felt like they were laughing at me, nor did they take down any basic information to comp me a meal later on as well as they said they would. read more

Born and raised on Oahu, I've been jonesing for Hawaiian local food. Uncle cooks the perfect teri chicken. It tasted like the old HK's restaurant (in Moiliili) grilled - you know with da char- savory teri chicken. I had the combo with chicken and teri beef. Hubs had the kalbi and teri beef. Was spot on as well. Whenever we're in Utah, I try different Hawaiian food restaurants. Island Grinds is my favorite so far. read more

I love Island Grinds. So scrumptious you don't even need sauce for the katsu and kalua pork. It's already got hecka flavor (the sauce is a plus though ). This, without hyperbole, is the best Hawaiian food place in Utah. read more

You think you like mobettahs?? They could never. Sat at a table with friends, did not speak once until I finished my food. Most definitely recommend! JUICY chicken & beef‍ read more

My new favorite. I have been wanting to try Island Grinds because I follow them on Instagram and their food always looks so yummy. Well they did not disappoint. I ordered a double meat mixed plate with pupu chicken and beef kalbi, the flavors were 100% there. The mixed plate also came with large portions of rice and macaroni salad, I ate so much. I also tried the katsu chicken which was crispy on the outside and juicy tender on the inside, fried perfectly! They also have a $5 combo plate that is a smaller portion (still decent size) with a drink and chicken only option- such a great deal. The staff was friendly, and food can average a wait time of 10-15 minutes, I would have done 5 stars but the place was a bit on the dirty side-tables could've been wiped better. read more

They do not follow their operation hours. I got there 4:45 and online says they were supposed to be open until 6pm. I drove 40minutes for nothing read more

If you have a Tongan appetite and cannot get to a Tongan food restaurant this is easily another great option. Large portions, comparably priced, and excellent customer service. We always order the pupu chicken. You can't order that anywhere else and even if it was available elsewhere, this pupu chicken is tough to beat! I love their kalbi ribs! Their food is rich with flavor! And for a snack we get their yummy musubi. Garlic shrimp is delicious as well. There are beautiful bright murals on the walls which really give the place an island vibe. They also play good music. The tables are clean but the texture to them is a little sticky which I don't love but it wouldn't keep me away from this place. Also drink selections are yummy we always get the pineapple soda. We live 15-20 minutes away so it's a little bit of a drive but worth it. Wish they had a 2nd location in downtown SLC. read more

Great service. great music playing while you wait for your food. i absolutely love there chicken skins, it is delicious

This place had the most succulent, toe curling, fresh Katsu/Pupu chicken I've ever had. I also had the Kalbi ribs and I had a sensual seduction happen to me. Side of garlic shrimp was a nice touch to add to the already perfect meal and the rice and mac salad were on point as usual. The only complaint I had was that the food was eventually gone when I finished eating it, you gotta watch out for that and slow down when you eat. Mayjah Grindz. read more

The food is amazing and affordable. They were very friendly even though they were super busy! We were happy with every part of our meal! La comida es increíble y barata. Eran muy amables a pesar de que estaban súper ocupados! Estábamos contentos con cada parte de nuestra comida! Todo estuvo sabroso! read more

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The food never disappoints! The customer service is great, the authenticity of the whole restaurant just feels good. The flavors are always there! read more

Island Grinds - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

The garlic shrimp is a must have if you come here. Chicken katsu was nicely crisped and fresh. Service here is very friendly and professional. Gotta say if you want Hawaiian food this is the place to go. read more

Island Grinds - Garlic shrimp and katsu chicken. Rice and Mac salad. - Hawaiian Near Me - West Valley City, Utah

I used to go there 3-4 times a week. But now they cook a batch of chicken and let it sit until a customer orders it. So for three times in a raw I was given a cold teriyaki chicken. And it doesn't matter what time you go there, I went at three different times of day and got cold chicken anyway. Don't waste your money, it's not worth it! read more

Amazing food! I LOOOOVED the Kalbi ribs. Only problem is that a roach ended up in my pants when I was using the restroom. Don't know how he got there! read more

Fresh and Delicious! Best Teriaki Chicken! Pupu Chicken Crispy & juicy! Kalbi Ribs nice and tender! Pupu Chicken skins Bomb!! Big portions for the right price! Full and satisfied Thank you read more

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The food was fresh and delicious! Portion sizes are huge and the service was quick and friendly! The Katsu chicken was perfect and I loved their Mac salad. read more

The food was really good. I did the 3 messy with Pupu, teriyaki, and katsu chickens. Really enjoyed it. I took a star away for 2 reasons, 1 the music was, at times, really loud and 2 we had flies harassing us the whole time.. yuck. read more

Absolutely LOVED this place! The food was so much more than I was expecting and definitely hit the spot. I ordered the Pupu chicken and kalbi ribs and both were amazing. The cashier explained that the pupu chicken is made with their homemade teriyaki sauce. My sister got the katsu chicken and she says it was bomb. The music can be a little loud but it adds to the experience and environment. Drinks are limited to fountain drinks or canned Hawaiian Sun of different flavors. They have a pineapple cream soda that was refreshing! Will definitely be going back when the craving for Polynesian food arises! read more

Most delicious Hawaiian food in West Valley or nearby cities. The food was cooked well and tender. Very flavorful. Their prices are good and the food is cooked fresh. read more