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.

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.

I hadn't been to Liholiho in a really long time and it was nice to go back and "rediscover" this…read moreamazing spot for great and unique food. I went with a friend and had the following items: Duck Liver Mousse - a nice blend of savory and sweet, rich pate was served atop delicious mini banana bread Caviar Taro Puffs - these were delicious bites of well-balanced flavors Fried Rice - a great blend of different flavors and textures that came together perfectly Katsu Swordfish - a great version of the typical dish, the fish was perfectly cooked and seasoned well...I appreciated the layers of flavors Ukoy - nice and tasty, I could tell it was freshly fried before arriving on our table The service was attentive and I felt like everyone working at the restaurant tried to make it an enjoyable experience for the customers.

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!

Stopped by here with some old coworkers to enjoy a meal on a Friday night. The place was a bit…read morepacked as there were only 2 main workers that day, which was fine, after a few minutes we were about to place an order but found out that they were actually closing soon for good so some items were not available which we were pretty bummed. We changed from the platter to à la carte dishes and as we were finishing up our order, we got word that the Short ribs were in stock so we ordered one of those as well. We had a large beast, 2 poke orders, garlic noodles, fried rice, loco moco, spam masubi, short ribs, and 2 orders of chicken wings. We had some alcoholic beverages as well and found the yuzu to be delicious, but overall everything was tasty and good. I really enjoyed the chicken wings, very flavorful but truly bummed this place is going to close. Ambiance was nice, I remember people coming here to karaoke and even hanging out to watch games.

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.

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.

This is a great small place! Love the local Hawaiian items (Musubi, salmin, chicken katsu, ahi…read morepoke, chicken teriyaki). Wish they had fried noodles!...can someone please make that along with some minute chicken cake noodles They have Hawaiian Sun and other Hawaii drinks (Lilikoi, Guava, Mango Orange...) As far as the items they currently serve, real consistent and they will make requested changes!...love the hand rolls and the chirashi (meta) bowl. Prices are reasonable. and quick.

Was at work and looking for a place with a reasonably priced lunch special and came across Kitchen…read moreAloha. I'm surprised I've never noticed it because I go to the place Nextdoor. I walked in and they had different signage for lunch specials. I chose the Beef GyuDon over rice. $9.95. They had other options as well. You have to place your order at the kiosk. It was easy to navigate. You can also grab condiments while waiting. They have signage telling you to do so. Beef GyuDon: 8/10. It was cooked very well. Seasoned and tender. Just wish it had a little spice to it. Was kinda sweet. I added Sriracha and it made it a 10/10. I would definitely go back to try other items. It's a small but clean. If you're going too fast you may miss it.

excellent service , I would definitely recommend this place 10/10 baby :)…read more Food's delicious and fresh out the oven, you know what mean !!

I've been ordering takeout from Taisho for a while now, and the food has always been consistently…read moregood--it holds up great even in a to-go box. But I finally decided to actually sit down and eat here for the first time, and it's a completely different experience. The first thing you notice is the atmosphere. It has a genuinely fun, lively vibe that you just don't get when you're just picking up a bag at the counter. The energy in the space makes the food taste even better.

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.

I've been here before and this visit was a step down. I picked up a spam musubi and a macaroni…read moresalad, both affordable at $3.79 each, but the savings aren't worth it if the food doesn't deliver. The spam musubi was overly salty and the sauce they used overpowered everything else. The macaroni salad had too much mayo and was borderline inedible. Two simple things, two misses. I'm a little surprised given the high rating on Yelp, but this visit didn't reflect it. I'm always on the lookout for the next great Hawaiian BBQ spot. Unfortunately, this one isn't it.