I'm not that hard a sell on Hawaiian plate lunches, but I can tell the difference between…read moreexceptional ones from the ones that just cut the mustard. Actually mustard might be a helpful condiment to offer to address the blandness of the food here. I'm not saying it's bad here because it clearly satisfies the student populace who obviously need sustenance to make it through their midterms and finals. For me as someone many years from my undergrad days, however, my point of reference relates to the plate lunches I could find on Oahu. Using that point of comparison, I suggested to Jamie W that we give it a try during one of our weekend Berkeley walks. Jamie ordered the $14.99 BBQ Chicken & Beef Combo Meal. It was a hefty portion suitable for a growing post-adolescent. The meal came with the requisite two scoops of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and steamed cabbage underneath the meat (Photo 5). He pronounced it middling when it came to flavor satisfaction. I went for the $13.99 Hawaiian BBQ Beef Bowl. It came with the same sides, and the satisfaction level was comparable (Photo 6). Listen, if I was young and running late to my study group, I'd be so in. FOOD - 3 stars...exceptional portion-wise but middling when it comes to satisfaction AMBIANCE - 3 stars...not much character SERVICE - 3 stars...automatic TOTAL - 3 stars...give me a real plate lunch RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/3SznGCCx-X

A reliably tasty Hawaiian bbq spot, this location has quickly become one of my favorite dinner…read morespots in downtown Berkeley. I would definitely recommend the chicken combo- it comes with two types: deliciously crunchy panko-crusted chicken (meat tastes fresher than L&L Hawaiian) and teriyaki chicken. Meat portions are generous, and can easily be enough for two whole meals. Food also comes really quickly (~10 min) and the staff have always been nice when I've visited. All in all, a great spot for yummy protein at a reasonable price.

This spot is a local favorite of mine. I often reminisce about Ono Hawaiian BBQ's teriyaki sauce…read moreand Moku's teriyaki sauce tastes very similar to it. They won me over very quickly. My go-to is the teriyaki chicken and they stack quite a bit of meat on the plate, so I usually end up getting 2 meals out of it. Very affordable, the flavors are always consistent, and the meats are always tender.

I check out this restaurant since I was at the San Pablo Supermarket and I did not regret ordering…read morefood. I had the Island White Fish. What is crazy was that the fish was huge. The fish was more proportion compared to the rice and macaroni salad. My food was delicious. For a mini plate it was a lot better than L&L, Kyoto, and Ono. I now got a place to eat at when I am at San Pablo Supermarket.

Pretty Good restaurant that sells soda. I've only gotten burgers and fries from here. Great people…read morework at this BBQ! A limited amount of seating is available for customers.

I got really bad food poisoning and had to go to the ER because it was so bad. They always have a…read moreby 1 get one free on Uber eats and I thought it was too good to be true. Do not go here it's really a gamble on your health.

I'm very honest so here I go This was one of the best katsu…read morechicken -bbq plate I've gotten in years honestly the bbq chicken was a little louzy but the katsu was the best katsu I've ever tried in my life the rice was amazing and fluffy and so was the mac salad very fresh and flavorful they were very very very generous with the portions me my girlfriend and my grandma could of all ate chicken and got filled up just off of my plate amazing food very fresh amazing service and amazing quality definitely my girlfriend and I's new Hawaiian food spot 10-10 don't get the bbq chicken the katsu is 10x better trust me

a chicken katsu that measures out to two meals, great deal alert!…read more so I have been here many times, tried the chicken katsu, hawaiian bbq chicken, aloha bbq chicken, and white island fish, which is about half the menu, and always great and always filling so a chicken katsu comes with two scoops of rice, one scoop of mac salad, a small bed of cabbage, some steamed brocolli, and three crispy and juicy pieces of chicken. There are two dipping sauces, a plum based katsu sauce, and a soy sauce hybrid. The katsu sauce has a little bit of heat, but mild enough that my SO whom normally does not eat any spicy, can handle it. Which ever combo or item you pick, it's outstanding. Because the items have a lot of food, I usually skip the appetizers. So for either lunch or dinner, you have two meals out of any items. Service is great, I usually order on the phone and pick it up, but ordering in person or online is fast, staff is great and friendly. the decor is simple and the place is very clean. There are about seven tables and parking can be limited when the place is busy.

I had a reservation and was seated perfectly on time. I'd definitely make a reservation because it…read moreis a very busy spot. There's limited seats inside and has a very cozy vibe. They have delicious small bites and are very well priced. I specifically loved the sashimi, iberico pork jowl skewer, beef tataki and sweet potato crème brulee. The service was very kind and helpful. I can't wait to go back and try more.

Great experience overall. The food was flavorful and the atmosphere was cozy but still lively.read more

This burger is burnt burnt to the point ash was flaking off. I see why their food is bogo. You guys…read moreneed to care more about what youre selling

I ordered the Lemon Chicken Regular Plate and it tasted fine. However, when I ate my last piece of…read morechicken, my teeth bit into a piece of metal which seemed to be part of a stainless steel scrubber. I have no idea how this piece of metal got into my food but it was disgusting! This was alarming and an unacceptable case of food handing and hygiene. I would not recommend this restaurant to anyone!!!

Food: As vegetarian there is nothing really here for beside potato's and jalapeño poppers…read more Service: wonder I was helped by Myra and Hana they definitely are an asset to this restobar! Please give them a raise! Ambiance: omg the magical feeling of being in a tiki room! I love the views of the marina and the decor is like the tiki room in Disneyland but way cooler! Definitely go here! Book a table and try to get seating by the windows for the view!

First things first, the drinks here are absolutely outstanding. It was great to go to one of the…read morefirst tiki bars in the US and to try so many different cocktails. They're about $16 a cocktail which isn't terrible, but if you are drinking and dining you'll run up a pretty tab. It's also not in a part of the city that you'll be able to take public transit to, so make sure you have a DD or an uber ready. The food was good, but not exquisite. I liked the Maui Wowie shrimp a lot, and would probably try something more novel instead of chicken next time. The artisanal love is definitely poured into the drinks. Overall, this was a fairly expensive date night. The bartenders were lovely, and although the place was full when we got there around 6:30 the crowd thinned out as the night progressed. It's the kind of place you either have to get reservations for or be comfortable waiting.

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.