It took me back to Maui... grub was amazing…read more. The people here are really nice and welcoming, seems like a good place to hang out. Pricing was good, specially since we're in Seattle. So happy we came here. If you want some real kine Hawaiian food, you gotta come here. Thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit.

Updated review from 2 Months ago…read more.. I've been back roughly 6 times from my previous review of Kona Kitchen. Then it was too many staff, not many customers and it was difficult to get service, that has been improved upon. They are nice and attentive when they see you. Service was normal, the wait staff came around and offered more beverage. This time it was still slow period, so what gives it only 3 stars instead of more? It's the fact that the main door the employee use to go into the kitchen to give their orders to the cooks had cob webs on the top of the door.i mean everyone of them walk through that door hundreds of times throughout the week because I could tell it's been there for some time. Where's the food inspector, should be a concern because if it's there in full view of customers and employees, what else is happening as far as cleanliness at Kona Kitchen. I will be there within two or three days and wonder if the cobweb will still be a fixture there... it's something that is annoying because nobody's done anything about it. Amazing.

This was one of two places I wanted to take my bestie to for some great food I've had during the…read morepeaks of the pandemic. Thankfully dine-in is back open again, so we got here on a Saturday morning around 11:20am to indoor seating that was nearly full and a small line that was forming at the front counter. Walls have a bunch of photo frames, and overall place felt very homely. They have a ton of Hawaiian style plates and even burgers and some seafood, though we and most others got the former to eat. I ordered their chicken and pork combo Hawaiian style plate, and my bestie got their chicken katsu Hawaiian style plate. Portions are huge for both plates and both also came with macaroni salad. They give you sooooo much meat no matter what you get. To go in slightly more detail: - Chicken and pork combo: both meats were flavored very well, and a little sweet too though pretty salty without using the rice as a palette cleanser. Chicken had more depth in its flavor; the pork's flavor was a little too much for my liking, and was slightly harder to chew. Both meats had some sauce hat went onto the rice itself. This didn't detract from my overall experience here, though. - Chicken katsu: we both agreed this was our favorite after exchanging pieces of each other's dish. The katsu is crispy and crunchy, and the chicken itself retained a lot of its juiciness. Katsu sauce on the side is honestly optional since the meat itself is already salty enough. This place does share extremely limited parking with Cakes of Paradise next door, so get here early or be prepared to drive around the area to find some. Just get here, it's a place you can't pass up when you hit up Georgetown!

Classic mom and pop shop. I would say this is the most authentic Hawaiian food place you can get…read morehere in Seattle. Went to try the ginger crispy chicken and was very happy with it. I would have to say the most thing I enjoyed the most was the chili pepper water, it added the tanginess that the chicken needed and I was very pleased with the spice level. I am used to spice but this had a kick to it. I wish they sold the chili pepper water in bottles I would have loved to take more home! Can't wait to try their saimin and more items on the menu.

We took a friend who was visiting from Florida here and it was the perfect place to show her the…read moregorgeous view of downtown! You order at a desk and sit down with a buzzer. The line looked pretty long but moved quite quickly, and food was ready fast too! I really liked the tofu in my kimchi fried rice, and my partner liked the fish and chips. The side of slaw left something to be desired- it was pretty flavorless, almost like they forgot to put dressing on it. The highlight if this place is definitely the view!

This Hawaiian style place is popular and understated. It is next to the water taxi that takes you…read moreto downtown Seattle. Scuba divers, families and tourist can be seen nearly every day of the week. The view of Downtown at night over the water is breathtaking. Marinations offers a simply menu, and there is something on the menu for everyone. I had the Kimchi rice and added miso ginger chicken to it. They make a few drinks and I had the giner guava juice. You place your order at the counter and pick it up at the counter or in the back with the seating is. The seating in the back is tables and benches with umbrella with a first come first serve approach. Your order will be called for pickup in the back if you are dining at the place. The employees are polite and quick, and helpful when ordering. The fried kimchi was a delight. Now, I'm use to kimchi being more on the spicy side with heat from peppers used to make it, but this was mild to a little heat. The miso ginger chicken was a great add on and made the rice that much more enjoyable. I love the egg on top as well. The guava ginger drink is good enough to drink everyday. I love the bold peppery taste of ginger followed by the calm sweet guava. Parking is a challenge as this place is at the end of the water taxi that is always busy. The area always has scuba divers, cyclists and runners.

TLDR: Stopped by for a snack & was not disappointed! Great in the go food for walking around the…read morecity. The musubis are customizable and rice comes out hot a fresh ! They also have musubi bowls which are LOADED (seen from afar lol). Everything was tasty & not too salty (original spam is VERY salty imo. I went around 5p on a Friday and it was moderate busy. Good space to sit inside if you want but getting a solo musubi is easy to take to go bc they wrap it in plastic for you. Even 1 musubi was large & about $7 depending on how many toppings you add ! I recommend trying this place if you're downtown.

Saw this place when we were looking for restaurants around the Pikes Public Market area. We grabbed…read moresome to go for our flight. Worked out great as snacks for our flight and they were delicious! Got their best seller spam+egg+avocado musubi. We also got a couple of their regular spam musubi too. The misubi was large and the price was reasonable.

For a unique breakfast in a cozy bakery, head to Patrick's Cafe & Bakery. It's small, but the…read morewarmth is strong. The owner and team are very friendly. There are no strangers here. This Hawaiian bakery and cafe serve all kinds of pastries and comes with a full menu. For breakfast, I ordered the spam omelet with fried rice for an extra $3. It was tasty, especially with the hot sauce from their counter. There are a few places to sit inside and a large outdoor patio with more tables.

I've been wanting to try Patrick's Cafe & Bakery for sometime now and finally got the chance. We…read moreenjoyed the Hawaiian Plate and the Kimchi Fried Rice. I really enjoyed the lau lau and hubby loved the fried rice. Patrick is so friendly and welcoming. The dessert case was tempting, including all the sweet treats surrounding it. I'm accustomed to the Lilikoi shortbread cookies and know the various spots to get those already. Will be back to the south end soon to try the other menu items!

If you're wanting local food... specifically meat jun you've found it!…read more My friends got the mochiko chicken and i got the meat jun. Meat jun in Hawaii is different than Korean meat jun and they made it great here. If i was in the area or passing, I'd definitely stop by. They marinated the meat well enough if h that i didn't need to dip it in the sauce. The mochiko chicken though was very salty for me... i am quite sensitive to salt but even my friend said it was salty and they usually like salty things. It is located in the gas station store at the back corner. Service was quick and friendly. They have some local stickers and decorations up which is fun to look at as you

Pretty expensive…read more The lumpia is okay, but the spam musubi I ordered was absolutely horrible and some of the worst I've ever had. Unless I want to spend $20 for average Hawaiian/Filipino food, I probably won't be back.

Amazingly efficient, Delicious and Fun experience restaurant. I went based upon other reviews…read morewhich I found to be spot-on! I ordered biscuits and gravy which I was crossing my fingers that I wouldn't regret. Delicious! I wanted to try so many things on the menu but was just in town for a day. Will have to go back when I visit the Big Attle next!

Always a line on the weekend but the kindness and joy Tito Greg and his whole team has makes it all…read moreworth it. We went for a friend's birthday brunch and we were even surprised with ube pancakes for her! The food brings back a nostalgia from childhood seeing all the joy and heart being put into every dish they make. Such an amazing atmosphere! You line up to order at front. Before you sit down, you'll already pay for your food!

We were truly blown away by the food here. It was delicious and filling and left us wanting to try…read moreeverything else! Spam musubi and macaroni salad are how I judge Hawaiian restaurants, and I am def going back here for more. The macaroni salad was seasoned well, and left me wishing I had ordered a whole other side, haha. The spam musubi was good enough- it could have used a little more seasoning, and the rice was dry, but I'm willing to try again. My husband and I shared the spam musubi and the short rib plate, and it was plenty of food. When it first arrived we thought it might not be enough food, but we left feeling quite full and satisfied. The interior was clean and minimal, and the staff was friendly without being overbearing. Look forward to being back!

Our food was ready quickly and the staff were friendly. We ordered Chicken Pad Thai with 2 stars…read moreand Rama House Hot Summer with 0 stars. Both meals had fresh ingredients and smelled great. Unfortunately the Pad Thai had tofu instead of chicken with no spice but the Rama had a serious kick to it. Our macaroni side salad coconut cream pie were excellent. Order number: #205769198

I was really impressed with the portion sizes for the price. I was expecting the macaroni salad and…read moreindividual pieces of chicken to be about half the size, which was a wonderful surprise. The karaage itself was also very tasty (it's kind of their whole theme, after all), as was the mac salad. Both paired perfectly with a beer. We were greeted and seated right away and the staff were attentive (although it wasn't too busy). The place is very cozy with probably fewer than a dozen tables. It's in a very walkable / bikeable part of Belltown with plenty of other businesses in the area. I'll definitely be going back!

Solid spot for a bite if you're in Belltown. Nothing fancy--very casual, laid-back vibe. The…read morerestaurant does tend to run a bit warm, but it's manageable. If you order a rice dish, they include complimentary miso soup. It leans a little salty, but it's still comforting and a nice way to start the meal. I got the karaage curry rice this time--the karaage was crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The portion was definitely filling. Service was quick and friendly too.

This place has really good, authentic Hawaiian poke. It always takes me back to my fond memories of…read morediscovering poke in Hawaii before it really blew up here on the mainland. I also really appreciate their effort to make things right. Unfortunately, my order got mixed up with someone else's, and I didn't realize it until I got home. I went back, and even though there was a giant line, they immediately helped me and got everything corrected. Mistakes happen, especially when a place is busy. What matters is how you handle them, and they made the correction fast and painless. Great poke and great customer service. Thank you!

I don't like poke, sashimi, or any type of raw seafood, but Ono Poke is one of those places that is…read morethe exception to the rule. Traditional Limu Ahi, Spicy Sambal Ahi, Spicy Kiawe Smoked Hawaiian Tombo, Tamari Miso Garlic Salmon, Spicy Salmon, Yuzu Black Pepper Scallops, Spicy Oyster Sauce Ahi, and the Shoyu Limu Tako. Basically, I tried all the options on Saturdays and Tuesdays. While I'm not a connoisseur, all of the varieties had a buttery smooth texture, the hallmark of freshness, and the sauces they were dressed in were all perfectly balanced so it did not overwhelm the flavor of the meat. They trim the fish well, removing bloodlines and the tougher bits, which most other places leave in to get more weight out of their fish as well as saving on labor. As for sides, my top recommendation is the seaweed salad. It's fresh, crunchy, and again has the perfect balance of flavors. The mac salad is also really good, not laden down with the mayo dressing that other places tend towards. As for portion sizes, the regular is enough for two people.