Wow is all I have to say. This might be my new go-to spot! I ordered the one-item plate with chicken katsu, macaroni salad, and rice, and every single part of the meal was amazing. The katsu was perfectly thin and crispy, the rice was fluffy and not dry, and the macaroni salad was honestly some of the best I've ever had..completely crave-worthy. I recently had a baby, so I ordered through Grubhub for an easy meal, but I've actually been a fan of theirs since my baby shower. I special ordered malassadas in Oreo (a special flavor), guava, and mango, and they were a huge hit. They took me right back to Hawaii, and so many guests asked where I got them because they were that good. Whether you're looking for a comforting plate lunch or delicious malassadas, give this place a try, you won't regret it! read more

Keoni Island Food - Malassadas - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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I went looking for Hawaiian food but most of the food was Japanese or Korean (teriyaki, katsu, kalbi). I did enjoy my Mac salad and katsu. The food wasn't bad at all, but it just wasn't what I was looking for. Kalua pig or laulau was not on the menu. Lomi salmon, poké, or huli huli chicken would have been more impressive. We did like their malasadas and they were presented nicely. read more

Keoni Island Food - Malasadas - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

The food is delicious here! Tried many options like the short ribs, katsu chicken, and teriyaki beef. Washed it down with an ube horchata which I had to get another one to go. Also took home some malasadas because I had to share it with others at home. Staff was friendly and able to explain what the plates come with. They served us our food at the table and kept the place clean. read more

Yes yes and all the yes to this spot! If you are in Orange and craving Hawaiian food this is the place to go. In reading the reviews I had high expectations and they did not disappoint, this was some of the best I've had in a long time. I love that they had pork belly as an option so I opted for a combo plate with pork belly and teriyaki chicken and added a musubi on the side. First of all, the presentation of the plate was beautiful and to me shows a level of care that makes the food special! The taste? Out of this world, the pork belly was so tender and made for a perfect bite, the teriyaki chicken has a good cook on it and that teriyaki sauce is a 10/10! Next time I am definitely asking for extras of that as it was also perfect for the pork and dipping the musubi. Their Mac salad is different from places like Ono and Aloha, it had less sweetness to it and seemed heavier on the pepper which I personally loved! The plate also came with a salad/slaw which served as a great fresh palate cleanse between bites. They also have a garlic furikake fried chicken that is so intriguing and next on my list! Put this spot on your list and you won't regret it! read more

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TLDR: still one of my favorite Hawaiian places in town with good pricing and great food! It's been a couple of years since my last review, so I'm due for an update. Fortunately, the food is still great and I have no complaints. Seating is still a bit limited inside but they've added a couple of outdoor tables which really helped. I came in just before the lunch rush and had my pick. One thing my +1 and I really appreciate is their furikake chicken. It's just a little sweet with lots of savory and the plate is pretty filling. I've found just a little sriracha sauce compliments the flavor and adds a kick. I also like their pork belly, but the cut of meat itself is a bit fatty to eat by itself so I like to order half pork and half chicken. I also ordered a couple of spam musubi, which come individually wrapped and make for a great snack later, and two malasadas for dessert. We opted for a mango filled and an ube filled. Both were decadent and delicious, and they were also lightly dusted with powdered sugar. This spot is reasonably priced and quite filling, so we try to support it whenever we can. Mahalo! read more

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First time here and I really enjoyed their food. I ordered their short rib and chicken plate with a side spam musubi. I didnt have a large order but I will say it did take nearly 30 mins for my order to be ready. I fell their portions are fair for the price you pay and they certainly are not lacking in flavor. I'll certainly be back soon! read more

Keoni Island Food - Chicken / Beef Combo Plate and Spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

I was craving kalbi and found Keoni not too far away. It's a small restaurant with limited seating. We came around late afternoon and it wasn't busy. the food was served pretty quickly and the food did not disappoint. They had a lot of different food options- plates, bowls, etc. When we're in the area, we will definitely be back(: read more

Keoni Island Food - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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Delicious food, great service, nice ambiance choice of indoors or outdoors. Would recommend to anyone look for a good Hawaiian lunch plate. read more

Keoni Island Food - Delicious Lunch Garlic Furikake Fried Chicken Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

Cute local place serving yummy Hawaiian style food -- ordered the chicken katsu plate and the chicken teriyaki plate with a side of spam musubi ... sooo good! The house slaw was amazing! Really great customer service and will definitely back when in the area. read more

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I had high expectations coming in, especially since I'm a huge fan of Hawaiian food and have tried a lot of different spots. Unfortunately, this one really missed the mark for me. The food itself was honestly very mid. Nothing stood out, nothing memorable, just overall underwhelming in flavor. But the biggest disappointment by far was the portion size. For Hawaiian food, that's a huge deal. Every other Hawaiian spot I've been to is known for generous, filling portions. That's part of the experience. What really threw me off is how different it looks online versus in person. The photos on their page make the plates look full and satisfying, which is what drew me in. But when I actually got my combo, it was surprisingly small. It didn't match the expectation at all. I came in excited and left pretty disappointed. For the price and the type of cuisine, I was definitely expecting more in both quality and portion. read more

Keoni Island Food - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

Neighborhood Hawaiian restaurant that offers excellent food and service. Parking can be packed during weekends, but drivers come in and out quickly. Food/Drink- 5 stars Everything was excellent. The Mac salad and coleslaw were prepared well. And all their proteins (the pork belly, beef, chickens) were tender and excellent. It's the definition of a cheat meal though, so expect a food coma. I would opt away from the malasadas though (it was a bit plain) Service- 5 stars Food came out quickly and they were decently attentive for being a fast-casual spot Bottom Line Great neighborhood spot that will cure your Hawaiian food craving read more

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Ate from this establishment 1 year ago when I ordered catered food. Decided to come back and order to go for me and my husband on a Friday evening. There were no customers except for us. He ordered the combo chicken katsu and beef plate while I ordered the kids chicken katsu with fries. We also got 4 spam masubis. I remember this place being better. What we ate was decent. The spam in the spam masubi was sooo thin. I don't remember it being that way. I feel like food has gone down. I was disappointed. read more

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I thought the flavor of the food was good. The chicken was a but oily and the sweet flavor was a but strong. I would have preferred something more subtle, but because the flavor was different from what I feel most Hawaiian restaurants have, I would come here again if I was ever craving it. The texture of the max salad is good--not too mushy. Inside was small but had seating. I went during typical dinner time, and most people seemed to be getting takeout, so the tables were never filled. read more

Keoni Island Food - Garlic furikake chicken plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

Nice little location. Staff was very friendly. I couldn't make up my mind so I got the katsu sandwich with rice and a side of pork belly. They also have a variety of Hawaiian beverages. They also offered and brought me a bowl of water for our puppy. It was so wonderful. read more

Keoni Island Food - Kat's - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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My GPS got us in the parking lot but I couldn't find the place. I had to call and ask them what are they next to? Totally drove past it and didn't see their sign. It is in a very crowded strip mall. There's about 3 strip malls next to each other. We got lucky and got parking right in front of Keoni. The place is very small. Only has seating for maybe a dozen people. The bench against the wall was extremely narrow. Not comfortable for fluffy behinds. I got my staple loco moco and spam musubi. The gravy was delicious. It could definitely stand on its own. Hamburger patty was good, seemed homemade and not a frozen patty. Eggs over easy were perfectly cooked. Spam musubi was bland. I don't season my rice but the rice in the spam musubi was super bland. I ended up putting the spam in my loco moco. Decor is very nice and pleasing. Even the bathroom was nicely decorated. Service was good. Cashier was very sweet and helpful. They do have a water jug to serve yourself. All utensils are plastic and self serve. read more

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Stopped to check this place out before a concert at Honda Center. Located in a strip mall. Cashier greeted us and was very friendly. I'm a fan of Hawaiian food so I'm my friend and I thought we would check this place out. Indoor seating is limited. We arrived at a good time and seating wasn't an issue. The decor was island style. I ordered the teriyaki chicken plate which came with macaroni salad and a coleslaw I've never had coleslaw on a plate lunch before and I have to say that the coleslaw was tasty. The mac however, was a bit different than I am accustomed to so I can't say whether it was good or bad, just different. The teriyaki chicken was delicious and the teriyaki sauce was light and flavorful. I ordered an island Sun Tea canned drink. The passionfruit orange is my favorite. The Musubi be was OK. Price: $ read more

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This food is quite good Cool person approved I also like the doodles they are cute artist approved read more

Keoni Island Food - Them fire doodles - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

Best Hawaiian food we've had in a while! The pork belly was sweet, savory and tender. Fall apart in your mouth. The chicken was light, crispy and sweet! So full of flavor! The kalbi beef ribs were so tender. They are smaller portions than other hawaiian bbq spots but the quality is so much better! 2 protein combo is good for 1 person. The cashiers recommended some great items. Small location, not many tables. read more

Keoni Island Food - Pork belly and chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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The food is greaaaaat. We ordered 2 combo plates and 1 kalbi rib plate. The BBQ chicken is covered in Amercian BBQ sauce, which is not my favorite flavor personally. My family thought the coleslaw was a little bitter, but otherwise great along with the rice and macaroni salad. The Teriyaki Chicken, Pork Belly, Garlic Fried Chicken and Kalbi Ribs all had great flavors! My family really enjoyed the restaurant. The staff were nice as well, and very helpful when ordering. They also let us stay a little after they closed, and even though they were cleaning up and closing shop, they never asked us to leave. read more

Holy cow! How does this place not have a line out the door?! This food was sooo good. We are just passing through for spring break, but if we were local, we would probably be eating here on the weekly. We ordered the Chicken Yellow Curry, Soy Garlic Glazed Salmon, Garlic Butter Shrimp, the Chicken Katsu, the Loco Moco, and a couple Spam Musubis. Everything was delicious, no leftovers! I couldn't even get pictures of everything before we started digging in. I think literally my only complaint would be the lack of parking in the tiny parking lot. We will definitely stop here again on our next CA vacation! read more

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Food was just ok. For the price there wasn't a huge amount of food. I was especially disappointed with the musubi. It was quite small for the price. read more

Great food. A bit pricy but fairly standard for Hawaiian bbq spots. I get the garlic furikake chicken and bbq chicken combo and they are both great. Macaroni salad also has the furikake seasoning and is also delicious. Good service. I usually order over the phone and it's ready in under 10 mins. read more

Better than most of the Hawaiian food in Hawaii. We even ate the slaw and my husband and I don't even like slaw. We split the garlic chicken and Terri beef both of which were top quality and great textures. Staff was friendly and service quick. read more

First time checking this place out. All the food.we ordered were delicious! We ordered it to go and everything was ready to go on time. Definitely recommend checking this place out if you are craving Hawaiian food. read more

Food came out fast and service was friendly enough. The garlic furikake chicken with rice was sooo delicious!! The sides (Mac salad and coleslaw) were just alright. There was way too much dressing in the coleslaw. The chicken katsu was just alright. It tasted better as leftovers though! The portions are huge so this easily fed me and my partner two separate meals. I'm interested in trying the other dishes next time I return. Thank you! read more

Keoni Island Food - Garlic furikake chicken and katsu chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

I was browsing through Yelp and stumbled upon this place. I saw the mixed reviews but decided to give it a try since everyone's taste buds are different. I went on a Wednesday afternoon and it wasn't too difficult to find parking. It's located inside Tustin Plaza with different restaurants nearby. I will say if I went at a busier time, I think I'd have some difficulty finding parking here since it's very limited with lots of restaurants and other retailers. I called in advanced and asked them what their popular items were and they were very patient when answer my questions. They gave me an estimated wait time and it was pretty accurate. I ordered the combination plate and they did let me know that I could choose whatever combination I wanted. I chose their garlic butter shrimp and garlic furikake chicken. Wow their garlic furikake chicken was so delicious! The crispy outer skin with their (I'm assuming) marinated chicken was so delicious. It tasted like their chicken was glazed with some sort of sauce that was a little sweet but didn't overpower the chicken. The garlic butter shrimp is exactly how it's named, just butter and minced garlic on shrimp. It was okay, just nothing too exciting compared to the chicken. I didn't really enjoy the mac salad unfortunately. I usually really enjoy mac salads but this one felt really heavy and just a lot. I even ordered a side one to share since I was splitting the meal with someone else but they also agreed that the mac salad wasn't too exciting. The coleslaw was a perfect addition to the plate. I thought that there was a perfect amount of dressing and it was super refreshing to eat since it helped cut down on the heaviness of the meal. Overall, the total was $23 which is pretty decent considering the quality and portions. read more

Keoni Island Food - Side of Mac Salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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Saturday lunch, 4-5 tables inside, busy but no line. Menu is elevated than other chain Hawaiian places but they have the regular items. Ordered the garlic chicken and loco moco. Garlic chicken was crispy marinated chicken, a little tough and the smaller pieces were hard. Loco mix was standard rice, meat, eggs and gravy. Pretty hearty. Overall a good Hawaiian places, will definitely try the other items as well. read more

Keoni Island Food - Garlic chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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Keoni Island Food is such a gem The service was fast and smooth, even though there is a bit of a wait for the food--but that's totally understandable because you can tell everything is made with care and quality. We ordered the beef and chicken plate mix, and it was so good--perfectly seasoned and full of flavor. The macaroni salad deserves its own shoutout. It wasn't overpowering at all, just the right balance and perfect to mix in with the meat. And the portions? Huge. Definitely enough food to enjoy again later. I'm already looking forward to coming back for another bite. Highly recommend if you're craving solid Hawaiian comfort food. read more

Keoni Island Food - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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Was craving some Hawaiian grub and found this spot. Think Keoni Island comes in as an authentic location for all your macaroni salads, katsu, and Hawaiian BBQ-anything. The restaurant itself is definitely island style - smaller dining space, that can maybe accomodate 10 people at once. If you dine here, it's going to feel like you may need some space because the furthest table to the cash register is maybe about 10 feet away. But for good food, worth a visit. I got their Loco Moco for about $15 and some change, which comes with two uber-delicious, milky eggs, two beef patties, over a good portion of rice. You get more of the proteins than the rice, which was a nice suprise! Got this to go, but no doubt was enjoyed. The parking outside is also packed...feels like you're parking in L.A. in those small plazas...and Keoni Island is also located in a plaza with tons of businesses. So something to keep in mind if you visit during peak times. read more

Keoni Island Food - Their Loco Moco is one of the best. - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

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Keoni Island Food is a cozy spot serving up some authentic Hawaiian comfort food. This spot is located in a plaza with a decent amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a casual setup with about 5-6 tables for seating. Wifey and I stopped by for lunch around 2pm. For their menu, they have all the classics to choose from. Wifey opted for the Garlic Furikake Chicken Plate and I got the Kalbi Beef Short Ribs Plate. Portions were very generous with delicious and filling flavors! Overall, we thoroughly enjoyed our meal here. All of the staff are very friendly and welcoming. Make sure you come hungry and you will not be disappointed! read more

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Small, cozy place! All tables ended up filling up when we went for an early lunch. Service is relatively fast and the food is decent :) The seasoning on the meats are good but I find that they're a little too overcooked for my tastes. And of course they have big portions so it tends to be two meals! read more

Keoni Island Food - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

We were craving teriyaki and unfortunately, the place we wanted to go to was closed. Luckily, Yelp can always save the day and our hungry tummies. I passed by a couple times but must have forgotten about it so was happy that it had reappeared on my feed. We were super hungry so ended up ordering the katsu and teriyaki chicken bowls. Both chickens and sauces were amazing and authentic. The lady at the cashier talked with us and told us about the food and we mentioned it was our first time. She offered further recommendations so we will definitely be back to try some more food. The place itself is in a plaza with a somewhat of a small parking lot because it shares it with other businesses and another restaurant so it can get a bit packed. Plus the restaurant itself is a bit small but they also have tables right outside. Such a great experience and great food to satisfy your hunger. Definitely recommend and to try out their specials. Mahalo! read more

I was very happy to find this place! Portions are good. The staff was friendly and the food tasted pretty good... There's something about the environment that is not as inviting as a place like the one in Fullerton, but this place still delivers the goods. I would say the galbi was much more tender and flavorful than the teriyaki beef, but both were really good. I loved the Mac salad with furikake. This place is worth trying but it's really small so expect to take it to go or hope there is no crowd. read more

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Been wanting to try this place for a while and it exceeded expectations! Probably one of my top Hawaiian food spots in SoCal! It's pretty small inside but they have a large, versatile menu selection. Lots of options of item combos. I went during lunchtime on a weekday and ordered and got my food pretty quickly! Cashier was friendly. Portions are pretty large and prices are decent. I ordered the single plate Garlic Furikake Chicken since it came with Mac salad. The chicken was so flavorful!! The soy glaze and garlic flavors were well balanced. I do think the flavor was pretty strong but paired with the rice it was perfect! 5/5 -Mac Salad: I'm usually so picky when it comes to Hawaiian Mac salad but this was a solid one! Not too mayo tasting, probs one of my faves. 5/5 -The sauce that came with the chicken was like a sweet almost teriyaki-like sauce. It was okay, really not necessary because the chicken was so flavorful on its own. 3/5 Overall, I can't wait to come back here! I'd get the same thing plus the malasadas next time. This is a quality Hawaiian food spot that I can't recommend enough! read more

Keoni Island Food - Garlic Furikake Chicken single plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

The positive reviews attracted us yet the food was not as expected. Cabbage salad was oxidized and bitter. The chicken teriyaki over charred and burnt. We didn't know what to make of the macaroni salad with smoked bonito infusion. This smokey fish taste did not appeal to us. The bonito can be great in other preparations though in this mac salad the flavort contrast seemed at odds. The mango and plain malasada were tasty. The prices okay yet for the overall taste and serving size this is not a place we will revisit. read more

We got the Garlic furikake chicken+pork belly combo plate and the Teriyaki beef+kalbi beef short rib combo plate. The chicken was lovely, that was my favorite. The pork belly is good but a bit on the fattier side and greasier. As for the teriyaki beef, it just has beef flavor haha so adding the sauce with it is ideal. The beef short ribs was good, tender but some parts can be tough. The coleslaw We also got desserts: guava, mango, and ube malasada. The ube one didn't taste like ube haha. The guava one did taste more like its name. The mango one was probably the best flavor of them all. Taste wise was good but for me, the smell reminded me of medicine a bit haha. (only pics of malasadas haha) read more

Keoni Island Food - Malasadas - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

Every time I come here it's the same cashier and service is always good. The food is so delicious and has good quality. The place has tables on the outside and inside. read more

Keoni Island Food - Hawaiian Near Me - Orange, California

We ordered a plate lunch to go! We ordered a BBQ Chicken and Beef combo plate . We did not need the rice so we ordered all Mac salad ! Their Mac salad is delish - topped with furikake flakes and not drowning in mayo ! The meat was cooked perfectly! We also ordered malasadas ! The Ube and Guava stuffed malasadas were delish ! The dough was cooked perfectly - not greasy - very fluffy. They also offered Cinnamon/Sugar which were also very light and delicious ! read more

Ordered some take-out boxes for dinner. Everything was very tasty, and exceeded expectations. The pork belly was the stand-out dish, although the chicken and beef were also well-seasoned. There were a few seats around the establishment, but it is definitely popular for take-out orders. read more

The family and I shared 4 combo plates and got a wonderful variety of food. The meats were all delicious. I would recommend getting double macaroni salad. The Aloha Maid drinks are a nice touch to the island vibe. We'll be back next time we are out this way. read more