Clean and bright interior/exterior, thoughtful products for sale inside while you wait for your…read moreorder, and friendly staff. Ordered- ENTREES: -Loco Moco -Pineapple Sausage -Hawaiian Chicken SIDES: -Hurricane tots -Spam mashubi Outstanding dish was Pineapple sausage. Pro-tip: -All our entrees and sides were flash fried and then finished with either dry rub or sauced.

Tried this spot because of the good reviews. But if you have been to Hawaii, I can't recommend this…read morespot because the flavors did not remind me of Hawaii at all. Also, nothing is served with mac salad... The prices are pretty decent for SF. Maybe that's why this place is popular. They are takeout only and have one bench outside for you to eat at if it's free. Tried the garlic shrimp, the moco loco (idk why they swap the words), and the furikake chicken. Also had a spam musubi (when I ordered online for pick up, I couldn't add egg which is usually an option according to the Toast website). The garlic shrimp was missing a flavor that Hawaii has in their garlic shrimp. The color was very red but it was not spicy. They do have an option to make it spicy though. It was bland to me compared to what I'm used to when I visit Hawaii. The moco loco gravy was good, but the beef patty tasted dry and overcooked. They did have a runny egg too but it was oddly underneath the patties, so we broke the eggs while trying to split the beef amongst 3 people. The furikake chicken is probably better if you eat it right away since it's lightly breaded. We took it home so by the time we ate it, it was soggy. The sauce it is cooked in is a little sweet and wasn't too bad. The soggy chicken ruined the texture for me though. Each dish was served with a little bit of cabbage which I liked to get a little greens in the meals. The spam musubi didn't taste like it had any sauce, and they used so much furikake underneath the spam, that it made it taste fishy. Would not recommend. I can't comment on the service much since I ordered online for pickup. The guy who handed me my food after asking my name was nice and polite though. The only reason I'd come back is to try to the shave ice. The group in front of me got 3 for their kids, and it looked tasty. I would not come back for the food, but at least the prices aren't bad for SF standards.

Food is amazing and best meal I can remember! The calamari, fried chicken, ginger fried rice with…read moreSPAM! Just order it all! Our server SAMMY was so on top of it all, so friendly and warm!

"GLOWING" 4.8…read more What better way to honor your mother than to have her portrait proudly displayed on the bar as a mural. This was our view from the bar and it served as the backdrop to our entire dining experience. We had been wanting to visit this restaurant for quite some time, and after finally making it in, we left wondering why we had waited so long. Everything on the menu sounded really appetizing, which made it difficult to narrow it down and choose. Thankfully, to help first timers like us, the Tasting Menu offered a curated selection of items from each section on the menu. First things first... the cocktails. I ordered a Fhloston Paradise, a perfect blend of kõ hana agricole rum, coconut liqueur, falernum, lime and absinthe; just enough sweetness for my palate. It was appreciated with every sip, but went down more smoothly than expected and I was already eyeing my next drink. Having a husband that loves watching me enjoy life was the first to suggest another drink. Sitting at the bar (our favorite place to sit btw), was the second encourager as the drinks were made right in front of me. One caught my eye... BUT... it was a mocktail. Not a worry in my mind as I asked our wonderful bartender if he could make it an "un-mocktail". So... the "Bittersweet Life" turned into a rum filled "Sweet Life"! He painstakingly made every effort to make sure my drink came out perfect, exactly how I like it... sweet. Bravo to your attention to detail! One word to describe our dining experience here is "fragrant". From the aromatic bouquet of the cocktails to the enticing scents rising from each beautifully plated dish, every course engaged the senses before the first sip or bite was even taken. Our Tasting Menu included these items: *Tuna poke *Caviar Taro Puff *Duck Liver Mousse *Pig Head Croquette *Halibut Sashimi *Gulf shrimp *Local black cod *Daikon cake (not on the printed menu) *American Wagyu Zabuton *Sesame cracker (not on the menu) *Baked Hawaii (not on the menu) We enjoyed our evening so much that we're already looking forward to returning. With so many enticing dishes still left to explore, this certainly won't be our last visit.

Probably one of the best happy hour spots in the city. They have different happy hour specials most…read moreof the days of the week, AND they last until a time that I can actually come in and get a deal. My friends and I came on a Friday. The Mai Tai was so easy to drink. It was like juice but so dangerous because they don't skimp on the alcohol. For the poke specials, they do not add fillers. There's a good amount of toppings, and it's a good sizable portion. Fish is decently fresh. Definitely come in for them. Wings are okay, but they aren't the best that I've had. If I was in the area or happy hour crawling again, this would definitely be one of my go to spots.

I came here for a volunteer thank you dinner hosted by Asians Are Strong to wrap up their annual…read moreHeritage 5K event. While the organization and timing of the event were off, I have no issues with the food, staff or restaurant itself. Anyways, I organized my plate with a bit from multiple trays including salad, poke, fried tofu cubes, kimchi fried rice, and galbi cubes. If the food was indicative of the restaurant's standard menu offerings, then I really liked the kimchi fried rice and tofu. Not as big of a fan of the galbi cubes and poke, but I honestly can't really complain about catered, sponsored food. Overall seems like a solid spot in the city to satisfy Hawaiian food cravings.

This place is the truth. Growing up in Hawaii, I can honestly say Hawaiian food on the mainland…read moreusually doesn't hit the same -- but this spot is a true taste of home. The portions are generous and the plate was full. I got the katsu and BBQ chicken combo -- everything was fire. The chicken was tender, the katsu was crispy and juicy, and they gave a generous amount of mac salad (which most places never do). I usually have to order double mac, but this was more than enough. Food came out fast, fresh, and the prices are great too. 10/10 --top tier. Highly recommend if you're craving real Hawaiian plate lunch.

I saw someone sitting in the back of their car eating Hawaiian barbecue, and he made it look so…read moregood. Like, when you can't even wait to get home, you have to eat it immediately while it's hot. I knew right then it had to be worth trying. I asked where he got it, and he pointed me to a spot just down the street (not to be confused with the other Hawaiian BBQ place close by called Aloha). I pass this place all the time, but the parking is terrible, so I usually just keep driving. Yesterday I happened to be on foot and finally stopped in. I noticed a PASS inspection sticker in the window (isn't it usually an A? I'll Google that later). It's strictly a food shop. No tables, no décor, nothing fancy. Just a big menu on the wall type of place.The menu is simple about 4-5 meat options and a few sides, and you build your combo. I ordered a small plate since I tend to overeat and appreciated that option. I got the chicken katsu with rice and mac salad and it was perfectly portioned. The chicken was great. No notes. The steamed rice was just a little overcooked but still tasty. The mac salad was decent, though I expected a bit more from what seemed like an authentic spot. Oh and of course, the sauce, so good. My only complaint is they need to pack two sauces in the to go bag, not one. Total came to $10.85, which feels like a steal. It completely satisfied me and definitely beats driving all the way to Chipotle (my usual lunch stop) and spending $15-$18. No photo because I was too hungry and ate it in the car. I'm excited to bring my husband back and see what he thinks.

Nice karaoke spot! Enthusiastic singers and nice vibe. Cool!!! I would recommend. A bit of a long…read morewait for a reserved room

For me, the ambience was the best part of the experience at taisho. The food was good, especially…read morethe teriyaki chicken as well as the furikake fries. As for the service, I would say it was good, and I was in a large group so they did as much as they could. For a large group event, 100% recommend.

It was my Sunday funday today anTAKOYAKI Five tried octopus…read moreballs, kewpie mayo, ginger. soy glaze, nori, bonito flakes. Then the popular ramen! very good and rich in taste. I thought it was one of the best Raman places I've had. It was quite that evening and not I liked that. The service was fine, the waiter did their job but nothing special. But the experience of the food was so nice!

Ordered vegan ramen spice level 5! The spice is not to be messed with. It was delicious but boy did…read morethat spicy flavor build on your mouth as you ate. Just be wary. Good portion except the tofu was one small piece. I added extra and felt more satisfied. Wasn't too heavy and had good vegetables.

Craving meat so I had to drive out of the city to San Mateo. It's the only place within 20 miles of…read moreus where my wife likes the Mac salad, so it's worth it. I get the short ribs -- they are always meaty, with enough char but not burnt, and great flavor.

Huge portions of Hawaiian food! Everything here was solid and good, but not great. The macaroni…read moresalad was super yummy, and you get a lot of bang for your buck with how much food you get. Short rib (3.5/5) - gets the job done, nothing special. BBQ beef (4/5) - soft, good flavor Chicken Katsu (3.5/5) - huge portion, lots of chicken, but a little dry. Loco moco (3/5) Garlic shrimp (2/5) - with a half order, you only get 6 pieces of shrimp. The shrimp are on the smaller side, and were a little dry. Not too much flavor and a little bland. Food came out quickly! It's more of a casual restaurant so a lot of people were taking food to go.

energy--I give it five stars for pure neighborhood awesomeness. Everything I've had there has been…read moreyummy, with a tropical, laid-back feel. The menu has something for everyone: tacos, smash burgers, salads, banana ice cream sandwiches... and don't even get me started on the drinks. The margaritas and cocktails are so good. They're also incredibly dog-friendly, with dog-positive events that make the place feel even more welcoming. It's the kind of spot you go once and then keep coming back to because it just makes you happy.

The burgers and fries here are good, but not worth it for the vibe and ambiance. I didn't love the…read morelack of service, as we were directed to scan a QR code and just order from our phones. We came for dinner and drinks around 7pm, and it seemed like the restaurant was already transitioning into nightclub mode. There was a DJ and the music was deafeningly loud. I'm not sure why the music was so loud-- almost everyone there was sitting and eating, not dancing. We couldn't really chat with each other, so we ate quickly and got out of there.