Everything we ordered was delicious!! - Smoked fish dip, with chips (GF sub) - Green eggs & ham (GF) - Okonomiyaki - Haupia sorbet (GF) - Lilikoi earl grey soda (GF) They were very accommodating with my gluten sensitivity. They even offered modifications to the loco moco and a few other dishes that I really appreciated. Excellent, kind, and friendly service. Clean, well-lit interior. Plenty parking. read more

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Today was the Valentine's special menu. it was a cute vibe and a set menu so we did not get to choose exactly what we wanted which is expected on a busy holiday. a few hours later both my partner and i have severe stomach aches and we didnt eat much else today besides this meal. i am worried because normally if it is an allergy or sensitivity one or the other gets a stomach aches but today both of us did. i am worried maybe it was from here but who knows for sure. maybe we would come back when theres more of a choice of what we can eat but as of right now, we probably wont come back. read more

Kapa Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Enjoyed another lovely meal at Kapa Hale. Located right outside of Kahala Mall next to Olive Tree, Kapa Hala brings an elevated dining experience with fantastic service. Each time I've dined here, chef and owner, Keaka Lee, has paid the table a visit to check on our experience. Started with the beef tartare and appetizer trio. We loved the beef tartare, bold flavors and quality beef. Mustard seeds added some acid, garlic chips a flavor punch and crunch, macadamia nuts giving it a textural balance. The app trio was beautifully plated. I got the pork chop as my entree. Super flavorful with tamarind in the sauce, tender and moist. Enjoyed the kimchee mung bean. My partner got the fish special, I believe it was cod. That was delicious. We were so full we wanted a light dessert. The Panna cotta was the perfect sweet finish we needed. read more

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The service was excellent but the risotto And other items I had were so salty! Restaurants need to ease up on the salt read more

I wanted to love it and was so disappointed. I haven't been back in years and maybe wont be back for a while. Came here to celebrate my birthday and brought my friend visiting from the mainland. The kitchen looked busy with one chef. We ordered the tako, cauliflower carpaccio, steak, laksa risotto, and the shuffle. The appetizers took a while to come out and the server gave us "samosas" on the house. It was curried wontons basically with sake raisins. It was ok but a nice gesture for waiting a long time. I really enjoyed the cauliflower the most actually. Tako with lomi was good but very small to have 5 pieces only with more lomi than octopus. As for our 2 main dishes didn't come out until 2 hours later!!! We ordered the bigger steak to share and it was medium rare but cold... the beans were burnt and cold as well. They offered to remake or heat up. We said heat up since it's been 2 hours already..... The risotto came out maybe 10 minutes later. It was warm, creamy, and delicious. I was very pleased and happy with that and would definitely reorder that. However, it almost took 2.5 hours though.. the steak was reheated for us and thankfully the chef noticed the beans were beans and we got new ones. The steak still wasn't hot but definitely warmer than before. Unfortunately, my friend lost his appetite for the steak since the first one was cold. For dessert, they gave me a lilikoi cheesecake ice cream with meringue. The ice cream was delicious and I appreciated the thoughtfulness. However, I came for the Kahala shuffle which has never disappointed me. Thankfully not today either! Overall, I'm truly disappointed in the long wait. Our server was very nice and attentive but kitchen service definitely disappointing. If we came 1 hour late we would've gotten our food within a hour. A couple sat after us and left before us. I was excited for a delicious dinner, and I can't believe it took nearly 2.5 hours to get all of our food. I'm leaving very disappointed and have mixed feelings about kapa hale now. read more

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Amazing! Hats off to the Chef. Not overdone, just a superb balance of fusion. Loved the comfortable and inviting setting for a nice business lunch. read more

Prices ridiculously high! 2 bite-size pieces for $10.00; quite a ripoff. Fancy mains tastes alike. Perhaps, they use identical base stock. read more

Terrible terrible service. Completely unacceptable! I've waited for 50 minutes and have not got anything, not even appetizers! I asked them multiple times all they say is sorry and nothing served on the table. I ordered tartar? I don't understand what's taking so long? It's a complete waste of time and money. read more

I met a friend here for lunch on a Saturday. One thing for sure, the staff here is welcoming and very friendly. There is free parking but I was lucky because my hubby chauffeured me there and dropped me off. I liked the fact that the atmosphere was relaxed casual but a few steps above rubber slipper casual. I ordered the Corny Bread and Shroom Melt. Both were tasty but toasted more than I would normally choose. For dessert we had a delicious coconut ice cream! I would return just for another scoop. It was YUM! I will give this place another try to taste other items on their menu read more

In addition to the standard a la carte menu, Kapa Hale also offers a tasting menu. We fully expected to order off the standard menu and had a few things picked out, but then were given the tasting menu and totally changed our minds. The Autumn tasting menu is $65/person and also has a $25 wine pairing if you're interested in that. We felt like the starters were a bit weak. I didn't mind the carrot gazpacho as it was light and the most flavorful. However, I really did not care for the rangoon or the croquette. To be fair, I've never cared for rangoons and don't particularly like the fried wonton or cream cheese. It's just an artery clogger and only the sauce it was set upon added some flavor. The croquette was disappointing, especially because I'm a fan of poi. I thought it needed some spice and was borderline tempted to bust out one of my mini bottles of tasbaco (omg yes, I am that person... but it has saved me countless of times). The mains saved the day. My boyfriend got the catch of the day (marlin) and I opted for the mushroom pasta. The fish was light and cooked well. I also really like the yuzu potatoes and the mustard seeds it came with. My pasta hit the spot as well, except that it was a bit on the heavier side and I wasn't able to finish it. I requested it to go and happily snacked on it the next morning. For desserts, we had the choice between panna cotta and the mud pie. Neither of us like chocolate that much and were intrigued by the panna cotta. Typically we like to order different things so we can try more items, but in this case, I'd say the panna cotta was a clear winner. It was light and creamy, plus it had lilikoi in the dessert. The cinnamon apple streusel added a bit of texture to the otherwise smooth dessert and the flavors were all very complementary. I think the mud pie would have been much too heavy for us. Service was spot-on. They sometimes knew what I wanted before I even had to ask. We were also seated in front of the kitchen so we could see what was going on. Also, when you're given the check, there's a little recipe on the back of the card! read more

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I went here when I visited Hawaii. Staff was amazing, chef was extremely nice and even took a picture for my family outside! I'm a server myself and I know my family is needy when it comes to service so thank you for accommodating all 11 of us around closing time! The food was AMAZING, not even kidding, I'm dreaming about the risotto dish I got. I'm gonna try to recreate it sometime soon. I know all my family members were also extremely happy with the dishes they chose. I highly recommend this place if you're in the area or are stopping by for vacation. read more

Came in for happy hour and was not disappointed. Tried the pork belly bao, garlic noodles, burger, and fried chicken and everything was great. Our server was excellent, always checking in on us and very knowledgeable. The chef also came by to check on the tables. Every person on the staff was excellent! The ambiance was very calm and great for a date night. read more

Located right behind the Greek restaurant Olive Tree Cafe by Kahala Mall. Recently six of us lifelong girl friends got together here for Brunch on a lazy Sunday afternoon. Here's what we ordered: Weekender Burger, Avocado Toast, Croque Wahine, I Got You Bae Sando, and two 'Shroom Melts, plus Da Kahala Shuffle (Mud Pie) for dessert. We left feeling very full but completely satisfied. EVERYTHING that we ordered, we would order again next time, but there is still a rich variety of menu items we look forward to trying. Make sure you arrive hungry! Loved the casual yet elegant (without being fussy) atmosphere. The place got a bit noisy when all tables were filled, but there was adequate breathing space between each table, so you don't feel claustrophobic. The wait staff was very friendly and helpful. read more

Updated to 5 Stars My first visit didn't quite meet my expectations, but I decided to give it another shot--and I'm so glad I did. This time around, everything was on point. The food tasted so much better, the service was excellent, and the ambiance really elevated the whole experience. I'm happy I came back! Highly recommend the grilled octopus--let's tako about it! read more

Had a reservation for brunch when they opened this morning for a party of 4. Bottom line, 3 of the 4 of us were very disappointed. Servers tried their best so I have to assume the restaurant had an issue with help, possibly someone off sick. Hard to say. Waited quite a while for our breakfast, and 3 of the four dishes were cold and had to be sent back. The 4 th was not an egg dish and it was hot. The server was very apologetic but even when the egg dishes came back the eggs were still not hot. At this point we opted to eat them as is rather than try again. The food all tasted good, just not warm. Coffee was excellent although service was not as quick as I would like. We had also ordered pumpkin bread to share which never came and had to be removed from the check. Overall, very disappointing! read more

When I was visiting Oahu, my cousin suggested this restaurant, and it was great!! There were 2 dogs with us, so we sat outdoors, and it was perfect. We saw such an amazing sunset during dinner. Our server, Steve, made us a delicious mango mai tai! He was such a friendly, informative guy. We opted for the tasting menu, and it was well worth it. Our appetizer was a trio of tomato gazpacho, curry samosa, and taro croquette. Each one was really delicious, and they had a nice kick to them :) It was hard trying to pick a favorite! For my main, I had the salmon which came with a green apple and cucumber dashi and yuzu potatoes. My salmon was cooked so well!! The skin was super crispy, too! The chef gave us a really delicious roasted cauliflower to go with our mains. For dessert, I had the matcha panna cotta with calamansi. We also got a kona Creme brûlée, which was soooo good!! The chef came by, which shows that he really cares about his customers. I highly recommend this restaurant! Each dish was extremely creative and so flavorful! The service was also outstanding! read more

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An uptempo upbeat and successful dining experience . It was a full house early at 6 p.m. and a place that is a fusion mix of vegetarian and small plates of beef, pork and chicken and seafood prepared in a delicate island + fusion combination. Tasty, the palate is happy. Wait help is patient and friendly, eager to please. The husband - wife chef combination complement each other with East-West skills. Mere descriptions cannot replace the mystery of ingredients in their curry and salsa sauces, which continually surprise the diner. Deep Hawaiian native culture has influenced their cuisine, combining Hawaiian produce with Asian condiments and you would be wise to sample a variety of dishes to fully appreciate what this restaurant has to offer. Comfortable lanai style casual ambience is reminiscent of backyard dining, Hawaiian style....chili pepper water, of course! read more

Good food and good service! I only had appetizers and sat at the bar. I had the smoked salmon, the tartar, and chicken liver. All were very good! I don't think they get much bar seating business. I would visit again. read more

When Kapa Hale opened in a location in Kahala where no other restaurant or bakery has survived, I had my doubts. However, after enjoying a delicious meal, I had my hopes that they would not only survive, but that they would thrive. I am happy to report that after several years, including the Covid shut down, Chef Keaka Lee continues to create delicious dishes, sometimes combining different ethnic cooking flavors & styles. His menus are constantly changing and he offers you a few new selections each time you dine there. His culinary training working in both New York's restaurants and with top local chefs, has developed his cooking style. He is one of my favorite Pacific cuisine chefs on Oahu. The services has always been great and their prices are reasonable. There is indoor, outdoor and bar seating, with limited parking in front of the restaurant and a lot of street parking. ***** Highly Recommended ***** Ratings & Recommended Order: Tagliatelle/Pappardelle Ai Fungi = A Lechon di Kawali = A Holy Shiitake Risotto = A Salmon = A Catch of the Day with Salad = B Let's Tako Bout It = B Tempura Eggplant = B Naan-Ya Business = C *Sorry, while I've eaten here many times, I did not keep a record before I started restaurant reviews in 2023. https://www.kapahale.com/ https://yelp.to/3IvhgXSwNH read more

Kapa Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Come for dinner! Definitely start off with corny bread and other starters. You can skip the naan. If you love seafood, get the laksa risotto. Creamy goodness. Feeling like eating a tomato based pasta with parmigiana explosion, where's da beef?, is the pasta to order. Also, skip the steak- over powering in flavor, unable to enjoy the striploin itself. Have a drink or two, their old fashioned drinks is a must try- refreshing & delightful. read more

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A little pricey, but good food with good portions. Our server was not only friendly, but answered our questions and even offered suggestions after finding out our likes. We arrived a few minutes after they stopped pancake of the month, hapia, but she spoke with the chef and they made one final order for us. Gotta love that! They have indoor and outdoor seating and the decor is modern. I really like it when the kitchen is visible. This is the second I've come here and the experience keeps getting better. read more

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My husband found this restaurant from social media and made a surprise reservation for our family. (Side note: I had never heard of this place, so I didn't know what to expect.) We arrived on-time for our 6 p.m. reservation, walked in and waited a while before any worker acknowledged our presence (my husband dropped me off, had to park the car up the street as there was no parking in the lot and had to walk to the restaurant and still had not been acknowledged). When we finally were acknowledged, the individual sat us at our reserved table and told us that we could order happy hour, but had to do it right then and there as it was ending. We ended up ordering a couple glasses of wine and 2 dishes, one being the KFC and the other was a Poke-Doki. The happy hour dishes took awhile for to come out (half an hour to be exact); we ended up placing our dinner order before getting the happy hour dishes. The wait for the main food dishes was even longer than the wait for the happy hour dishes. By the time we got our main dishes, it was already an hour after we had been sat. Despite the service being significantly less than ideal, the food was good. Everyone was happy with the flavor of the food, but was not happy about the service. KFC was very moist and flavorful, not too salty either (which was nice); the You Chick'n Me Out was the highlight of the dishes, we were amazed on how grapes and chicken went so well together! My risotto was a bit on the spicy side, but I appreciated they allowed the order to have all shrimp versus scallops. After dinner, we sat around a bit. The waiter did not come around very often to check in on our table. By the time he came with the dessert menu my family had to get going as it was a school/work night. The waiter questioned where the rest of the party went, as we told my family to leave as my husband was covering the bill. After we finally got the bill, my husband and I were getting ready to leave, when a girl came up to us with a scoop of haupia and a candle, saying they knew it was a birthday celebration, so my husband and I just shoveled it down and left. While the food may have been good that night, the service needed serious work... read more

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Kapa Hale was a great place to dine and celebration the pregnancy of one of our dear friends! The food was excellent, made with fresh ingredients, and it was great that you could see the kitchen where all of the magic happens! Service was phenomenal. Our waitress kept checking in on us, making sure we enjoyed our meal and had our drink cups full. I'll let the pictures explain how delicious the food was, but in order to truly understand the savory goodness, you have to come out here to experience it. Let's just say the portion size was good, the quality of ingredients was superb, service was phenomenal, and the ambience made you feel like you were at home. Will definitely visit again if I'm in the Kahala area!! read more

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First time here. Small shared Parking lot which is free. Some Street parking too. I was greeted upon entering and seated. My dinner partner had not arrived yet but I wanted to order off the happy hour which is 5:00 to 6:00 PM. It's a small menu but I managed to find a few dishes that we could share. I ordered Roasted Garlic Noodles, Spicy Poke with Wonton Chips. Tried the Double Dips Smoky Marlin & Kalo Hummus with Taro Chips & Grilled Bread. When my friend came she ordered the KFChicken and a few cocktails. The food was tasty and presented well. The staff were pleasant. It wasn't too busy so it was nice to have their full attention. The restaurant is decorated tastefully. read more

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Absolutely delicious food! Everything was so perfectly curated, presentation and taste A+ Our server was on his top game and kept our waters filled and came to our table many times. It was pretty quiet on a Thursday night, perhaps we missed the dinner crowd since we were there around 7:45-9:30. Would definitely come here again and very interested in trying the brunch! read more

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Naan Ya Business - 4 'Ulu Honey it's thyme (bread fruit) - 10 Kale en me Softly (had egg) - 4 Everyday I'm brusselling - 9 Eggplant - 8 TNT Limpias - 8 Mushroom Pasta with Sherry - 8, perfect if no sherry read more

Kapa Hale is tucked in the back behind McDonalds and is in the same complex as the greek restaurant. The entrance is next to the stairwell past Subway. Lots of parking but could be a little tight. I can see the parking lot being busier at night with both restaurants being open at the same time. It wasn't too bad in the daytime since most people are going in and out. What i like most about this place is that they're dog friendly (hahaha). The service all around was exceptional tho. I tried the smoked marlin dip (16) and Shrimp pasta ($25). I actually had to choose something that wasnt very hard to eat since i had a dentist appointment prior. Reservations were easy through open table and they knew who we were since i noted that we'd have dogs with us. LOL. Cute place overall and i would definitely come back. read more

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This was our second or third visit to Kapa Hale, I had to wait for brunch because they open at 9am and I get up when the birds do. The place is super cute and they take their time making sure you have a good dining experience. On this visit I ordered the chicken and waffle, the portion was great. I had enough chicken that it covered the entire waffle. the waffle was buttered and sauced that I did not have to add anything sweet. My companion loves egg Benedict, she ordered the Kalua Pig Benedict, I had a taste and it was good. Our service was excellent, this is not a fast food restaurant so have coffee and conversation is a nice place to be. read more

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For our last meal on Oahu we chose Kapa Hale and we were very glad we did! While the location is in an unexpected corner of a small strip mall near Kahala mall, the interior is well laid out with a view from one part of the restaurant to the open kitchen where you can see the chef at work. We both opted for the tasting menu which is such a great bargain, my husband added the wine pairings and he was very pleased with that. We enjoyed our vegetable trio of mango gazpacho (delicious but also a bit like having a mango smoothie), arancini, and croquette. My husband opted for the fish and I had the shroom tagliatelle, both excellent. For dessert we tried both the bananas foster and da kahala shuffle (kahlua mud pie). They were both very good, but the kahlua mud pie was different from what I was expecting - it was more dense and rich than what I had in mind (coffee ice cream, cookie crust). I admit even though we had the tasting menu, I kept looking over at the table next to us and wondering if I should have ordered off the a la carte menu as the fried pork belly looked pretty awesome - we'll just have to go back! We did add on the "naan your business" which was super delicious - both the freshly grilled triangles of naan and the tikka masala curry dip. Yum! read more

Cute, little place in Kahala, easy to find and very convenient parking. My nephews and niece took me here for the first time and a late birthday celebration breakfast. The staff greeted us as we entered and immediately showed us to our cozy corner table. I immediately noticed and appreciated the island and artistic decor, I liked the concrete floor, table decor prividing a trendy style with island feel. We had an eclectic variety of menu selections from fantastic drinks, to vegan Loco moco and their original KFC, none of which disappointed anyone. The food was great, unanimously agreed!! Even made us feel more special that the Chef came out to greet us and asked us how we liked the food. Even tho the drive from Ewa to Kahala was a little long, it was worth it for great food, family and memories. We will be back time and time again. Thank you!! read more

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Excellent food. I did the spring dinner tasting menu for $65 which was 3 courses started with a veggie trip (mango gazpacho, arancini, and a taro croquette) For the main you have a choice of pasta, salmon, or lechon-i went with the tasty pasta. For dessert it was a choice od banana fosters and a mud pie. I took my pie to go because has to take the kids home. This is not a fast food joint, your food will take time to make, so bring friends, enjoy their company, and savor the food. read more

Kapa Hale - Pasta with mushroom and marsala wine - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Super cute place for a girls day out. We had our friend's baby shower here and the servers were more than accommodating and kind. We didn't even have to decorate because it was already so cute there. Plus the food was good! read more

I was looking for a venue to host a small wedding shower for 8 so went to taste test the food as recommended by my sister and was pleasantly surprised at the portion sizes, (we took home a portion of all our dishes) even the husband had leftovers and he's a big guy with a big appetite! Prices also reasonable! Quality was superb, gravy on the kalo loco a little too salty for me but delish nonetheless! Cornbread a little over toasted for me, but the Lilikoi butter was bomb. I should've tried the pumpkin loaf instead. Pancakes were huge and though thin, melted in your mouth, Haupia sauce was yum! Service was excellent, always with a smile! And Chef Keaka greeted all of the patrons which was a treat as well. It's not just about the food/service but how it made you feel after you left. Thank you for a wonderful experience, I will be making reservations for the shower brunch soon! read more

Finally got to try here for a Christmas dinner with my friends. I was surprised they had reservations still available for a large party on the weekend only couple weeks out. When we got there, the restaurant was pretty empty but I saw a couple of food writers at another table. Half of my friends order the tasting menu and the other half ordered the strip loin along with appetizers but I knew I wanted to try the risotto even before we got there after looking at the menu prior. The risotto was perfectly cooked. I usually don't like to eat clams because they are usually chewy but tried them anyways and I was so glad I did because they were cooked perfectly and not chewy at all. I'd definitely recommend the risotto. When it came time to pay the bill we had 5 couples so we just asked the server if he could split it evenly and he did it with no problem. Definitely will be back again soon! read more

Kapa Hale - I love you a laksa risotto - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Love this place! Young Chef Keaka Lee gives it his all. Creative and exciting, you can always expect something delicious! Parking is easy and convenient. Time to go back! read more

The food completely tantalized our taste buds! The two of us arrived not so hungry yet looking forward to the creations of Chef Keaka Lee. A tasting menu was offered which sounded so delicious, just more food than we had planned. Waiter suggested we consider sharing the tasting menu and supplementing as desired...which is exactly what my dining companion and I did. We ordered the 3 course tasting menu along with an additional appetizer. We still took a portion home. Loved every bite and looking forward to remembering its essence again tomorrow with the portion leftover! read more

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First Experience and all the food was amazing. Thought that parking was limited prior to getting there but we got lucky. Had a private party there and were already on planning our return Risotto Eggplant Onomiyaki The best Chicken and Waffle Ever Cubano read more

James Beard semi finalist chef. Had to check it out. Chef greeted us at the table. Very nice. What follows is my own JB award winning review Beef tartare - B. Mustard seed was a bit much. Naan bread - A - very good. Not enough naan for the dip but very good Seasonal dip - good Risotto: excellent. Wow. Really blown away. Had I not tasted the steak this was 5 star going away. However: So bad news sports fans: the steak was bland. So bland. The au poivre was not great. No seasoning. It was pretty pretty bad. Like I couldn't finish it $65 bad. I couldn't finish it bland. My girlfriend who ordered the risotto and I finished (sooo good) said I had to give a 5 because every other dish was excellent. App I'm steak shaming. I'm sorry chef. It was bad. All other dishes James beard semi finals worthy. read more

Kapa Hale - Hawaiian Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Located next to Olive Tree in Kahala Mall, this restaurant is cute and has a modern vibe to it. Great for a casual date or a girls night out. My friend and I came here to celebrate her birthday. We started off with the corny bread. It was nicely toasted and served with sweet creamy butter. I had the seafood risotto and it was pretty good! The cream sauce was a tad too spicy but tasted good. My friend had the pork chop and seemed to enjoy it. For dessert, we tried the creme brulee. I wasn't too fond of the furikake on top but the creme brulee part was nice and not overly sweet. The service was great. Our server checked on us several times and our water glasses were filled when it was no less than half empty. Overall, cute place and I'm glad we tried it! read more

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It could've been so good but they got my order wrong i order a 75 dollar steak medium rare and I got a really rare steak and so I sent it back and the seasoning and sauce were messed up and it was over cooked. read more