NEW NAME: Pacific Rim and Bistro FOOD: Delicious and plenty of it for the price. SERVICE: Service was good and staff were pleasant & friendly!! AMBIANCE: It's a small quiet restaurant. Order at the counter and they bring the food out. This was our first visit and we'll be back!! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Absolutely DELICIOUS food!! We ordered the katsu bento box, furikake salmon over fried noodles, Kal-bi plate and Hawaiian style poke. Happy to say we will be regulars! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Stopped by for labor day weekend to get our grub on! Still as yummy as last year! My husband ordered take out and didn't wait too long! My little one LOVES the char siu! read more

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Excellent local Hawaiian food. Ono kine chicken katsu curry and bentos. Good kine desert and a wide selection of local Hawaii food. read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Good selection of Hawaiian Sun beverages. Must be a good kine local place. - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Wow, the food is delicious here! This place has been popping up in my social media feeds and I love Hawaiian style food and gave this place a try today. At 11:20am, already a bunch of people eating here and one group already walked out. I ordered the Hawaiian plate and also got a poi butter mochi. I've never had poi before but can report back that the poi butter mochi is very yummy! I did a little research and poi is a traditional Hawaiian food made from a starchy root, similar to taro, called kalo. I love taro, ube and many starchy root vegetables, so this was up my alley. I could tell from the packaging that the poi was probably a starchy root vegetable. Not too sweet at all and quite tasty! It's not like Taiwanese mochi which is my reference point and there's no filling but the sticky and sweetness suits me. I love it! And I bought the last one for today. I can see myself coming to buy this very often! I will also say that the Hawaiian platter was very well made. The mac salad is how it is supposed to be made. I've also never had lau lau, but in my culture, we have something similar (think: Chinese tamales, known as zhongzi) and it was so good, and flavorful. I also went home and did some research and lau lau is made with meat and vegetables stuffed inside taro leaves and then wrapped in ti leaves. The ti leaves are discarded after the lau lau is cooked. The taro leaves is what gives the meat and vegetables a distinct flavor. It reminded me of home, felt like comfort food for me! The lomi salmon (sort of like poke and initially I thought it was pico de gallo lol - but its salted raw salmon with diced raw tomatoes and onions) portion was small, but so good, very well seasoned. The haupia is a coconut pudding dessert, reminds me of a coconut dessert I can make. Not too sweet at all and perfect for a hot day, so refreshing! My only gripe is that the rice was on the tad dry side. Everything was so good here and I already want to come back! I'll be back to have their poke bowls and try their daily specials, the guava cake and Chantilly cake! They also have ube mochi and butter mochi too, so I will be back to try those too! The island vibes here are so legit, come give it a try! Hawaiian reggae was playing and they also bring in live music performers too. When you're missing Hawaii, do come here, your heart, spirit and tummy will be so happy you did! read more

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This has to be my favorite hawaiian restaurant in the valley!! My familly and I were in the area and starving!! I remembered saving this spot on my tiktok so we decided to try it out. We walked in and it was pretty full! We totally got a warm welcome and got amazing recs. I decided to get the Pacific Rim Combo because I couldn't decide what to order... this meal has a little bit of everything & wow everything was so delicious! It comes with so much food I had at least half for leftovers, it's worth the price for sure! My mom ordered the poke bowl, it was so fresh and so good!! I'll definitely have to order it the next time I come in. The service was amazing, we spoke to the owners (husband & wife) and they were so friendly which is another great reason to want to go back! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Pacific Rim Combo - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Tried their Pacific rim combo today ($18) and my mouth was watering. The kalbi, beef, and chicken were so delicious and tender. The mac and cheese was also so good too. I usually get their poke bowl, but I am so glad I tried their pacific rim combo today. Inside the restaurant is very cozy with cute hawaiin decor. Service is very fast and efficient. They take card which is always a plus. Definitely a frequent place I go to and always crave for. read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Pacific Rim Poke Bowl - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Premium quality meat tender and the cabbage is cooked just right, highly authentic Hawaiian food I wish I had a bigger stomach read more

Ahi tuna tasted really fresh and clean with no iron-y aftertaste. I liked the barbecue beef and kalbi, heads up they are on the sweeter side. I would probably skip the char siu next time, but it was solid. The macaroni salad is the kind without vinegar, but it was pretty good. I would come back, probably want to try the loco moco next time or the katsu. Warning, they do automatically add a $3 water bottle to the bill which I thought was strange, so make sure to watch out for that. The restaurant is decorated with a hawaiian theme and it's a cute spot. read more

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Still the Best Hawaiian Food in AZ We went again on Saturday and, even though it was super busy with people coming and going, the food and service were amazing as always. What we ordered: * 3 chicken katsu plates * 1 Pacific Rim combo (char siu chicken + teri beef) * 1 Hawaiian plate (laulau, kalua pig, mac salad, lomi salmon, haupia) * 6 musubi * 3 containers of poi * 2 containers of shoyu ahi poke * 2 containers of Hawaiian ahi poke Every single item was on point. The laulau was moist and flavorful, the katsu was perfectly cooked, the poke was fresh, and even the poi tasted just like home. Service & Atmosphere: The owner was away at a Hawaiian Hālau event, but the restaurant still had plenty of staff keeping things running smoothly. That says a lot about how well the place is run--you can feel that everyone takes pride in keeping the aloha spirit alive. Bottom line: No matter how busy they are, Pacific Rim always delivers. The food is consistently authentic, the staff is friendly, and it still feels like stepping back into Hawaiʻi every time we visit. read more

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Located in a non descript strip center, you have to be looking for this place to find it. Well worth it, the food is delicious! Ordering at the counter, first time here, Wife had a few questions about what to order. The Hawaiian lady was very nice, patient and helpful. Wife got the char siu chicken, which came with rice and macaroni salad. Nice portion of moist, fresh tasting chicken seasoned with Chinese 5 spice and nicely charred. I tried a bite, excellent! I tried the Hawaiian combo, and loved every bite. I could tell this food was prepared by someone who has great pride in their product. Fresh, delicious and healthy tasting Hard to describe how much we enjoyed this meal, but we will drive the 45 minutes to get it again. Having eaten Hawaiian food in the Islands many times, this is the real thing. Veteran owned and operated by a Marine! The pride shows, brother. read more

I was in town to run a marathon. I stopped in here to get dinner. It was easy to find on Southern Ave, across the street from Mesa Community College. Service was very nice and friendly. I ordered their Hawaiian plate (laulau, kalua pig, rice & mac, lomi salmon, and haupia). The food was good and certainly reminded me of all of my past visits to Hawaii. They even had a TV that showed clips of popular Hawaiian spots. read more

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I am a huge fan of hawaiian food and this is one of the best I've ever had. Don't let the flickering lights deter you, the food and service is top notch. Came an hour before closing and felt as welcome as if it were their first hour of service. Every component of every dish was done right. Galbi was flavorful with crispy edges, poke was fresh and covered in fresh wasabi sauce. Even the macaroni in the mac salad and the rice were cooked perfectly. 10/10, would go out of my way to try more of their menu. read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - galbi plate and wasabi ahi poke - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Omg!! Yes the flavors that hit my heart and brought me back to family bbq's on Kauai! Thank you. Service is amazing and so friendly, restaurant was chill place and music reminds me of my teen years! This right here is authentic island food and aloha service. Been out here in Az since 2011 it's 2025 and I am thankful people recommended this place! Will definitely be back! Thanks again see you next time. read more

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Dis Place is Mean da Beeaan ? Tanks For all Da Food and I really enjoy it A lot and da Poke is Killahs tank a lot I'll be Back again or when you guys Get another Spot on the West side I'll be dea more Often read more

I went to Oahu with my husband about 4 years ago and fell in love with the food, especially the homestyle Hawaiian comfort food. Coming to Pacific Rim & Sushi was like falling in love with the food all over again. I had missed this flavor so much! The Laulau was juicy, smoky, with just a hint of bitterness from the taro leaves and no one does it better than they do here in AZ. You know it's good when they order the taro leaves direct from Hawaii in order to get the best ones and they hand make their 7 spice powder for the char siu chicken. In fact, everything is house-made from scratch. You can taste the love and care in every bite. The Kalua pork was tender and dripping with flavor. I could probably eat my body weight in that stuff! And the char siu chicken is fantastic with that special seasoning. I'll happily drive from Buckeye to Mesa for that any day! The owners and manager are super friendly and informative and I could have chatted with them all day. It really did feel like sitting down with good friends and relaxing with great food and conversation. I'm itching to go back already because I have my eye on trying that Loco Moco and Poke for sure and anything else they put in front of me! read more

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What a nice visit to this cozy restaurant. Great service with relaxing Hawaiian vibes. Our dishes were such a big hit, 10 out of 10! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Pacific Rim Combo and Chicken Katsu. - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

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Came in on a Wednesday night around 3:45 p.m. there are 3 people working. Super friendly as you come in with an Aloha! I ordered the poke bowl with fried garlic ahi! Also wanted to try their pacific rim combo! Smells delicious and made to order! A little taste of the Hawaii! read more

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What a great place. I go with friends who want sushi because I don't eat sushi but I can always find something on their menu. The Hawaiian choices are far better than the fast food places and their burgers are good as well when I'm in the mood for an "American" dish with a different spin like the teri-burger with cheese that has pineapple and teriyaki sauce. The decor is cool and welcoming and the staff has always been good. If you are ever trying to find a place to eat that gives you some different variety, this is the spot. read more

If you're looking for some plate lunch or Hawaiian food, this place is decent. I came with really low expectations and was surprised by some menu items. Some dishes are like eating in Hawaii, but others are not. For example, the spicy garlic chicken is not what you think it is. It's just grilled chicken with chili paste on top. Not like your battered and fried spicy garlic chicken. Also the poke is disappointing. Poke should just come with fish and rice yet here they add all this nonsense in. It's a small inside, but not super busy so you'll find a place to it most likely. I recommend trying their weekly special. You can find the weekly special on their instagram. I had their mochiko chicken. If they have this on the menu, order it, you can like my review later. It's fried chicken that's marinated and battered in rice flour. So it like mochi surrounding the chicken. Their Mac salad is fire. You always judge a plate lunch place by their Mac salad and it passed. I also had their Katsu moco which was a special and was also super good. The katsu was a little sweet which was a nice add. Anywho again they have some stuff they don't tailor to the mainland tongue, but most of the plates they do. Try it out and judge for yourself. read more

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I ordered the spicy garlic chicken and got served raw chicken. The lady was cool she replaced my meal with their combo special. I wouldn't go back there though read more

I heard of this place as Pacific Rim and Bento on Facebook and was bummed it came about after I moved. But I made plans to get a ride on a layover. The ride fell through so delivery to the rescue. So, unfortunately, I can't really comment on the service and atmosphere. But the food! Oh, the food. Raised in Hawaii I'm picky about my Hawaiian food. I bought three entrees, leftovers will be coming home with me. I couldn't decide and had to try my top three choices. The Hawaiian Plate with kalua pig, lau lau, lomi salmon, and haupia didn't let me down. Best lau lau I've ever had. The amount of luau leaf was amazing. I'm not much for lomi salmon but this one with it's big, fresh chunks of salmon. So good. The haupia wasn't sweet. But it wasn't bad. I kinda liked it. The meat in the Pacific Rim combo was so juicy and full of taste. Loved the chicken. My least favorite was the beef curry stew. No curry taste. I was expecting a Japanese curry taste. Just spicy. I don't like spicy. The meat was tough and dry. Could have used some carrot chunks. The Mac salad was close to what I'm used to. Not the same, but still good. I'll be back for more, that's for sure. read more

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I ordered the **spicy garlic chicken plate** and **Spam musubi**, and wow--everything was *so* good. The chicken was perfectly cooked, full of flavor, and had just the right amount of heat with that delicious garlic kick. The Spam musubi was fresh, savory, and exactly how it should be--simple but absolutely satisfying. You can really taste the authenticity in the food. The owners are genuinely kind, welcoming, and friendly, which makes the whole experience even better. It feels like a place that truly cares about their food and their customers and Ambiance! I'll definitely be back. Highly recommend! read more

This place was phenomenal and tasted like I was back in Hawaii. We had the poke bowl with the freshest fish and the combo plate of meat with Mac salad. Staff was super friendly and it was obviously a popular choice for others! Can't wait to try more, looking forward to the shrimp next time. read more

Best Hawaiian Food on the East Side of AZ. & Ive tried a lot of them here. This spot is above them all! Huge portions, fresh hot food and incredibly delicious. Got a pacific rib plate and subbed the Char-Siu chicken for Katsu Chicken. The kalbi was perfectly cooked and seasoned, katsu was crispy, hot, and fresh. Beef teriyaki was so well seasoned and cooked as well! Mac salad was well seasoned and flavorful. Service was very friendly and quick. The portion was big AF and I will be back to try more off the menu! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Pacific Rim Combo - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

* just FYI, if you're offended by a Trump banner and Trump supporters this place has both. My friend had rave reviews about Pacific Rim from its fresh fish to the super nice Hawaiian owners. It used to be a food truck and now they have a brick and mortar. When I walked in on a Saturday at 2pm, I saw it's a decent size restaurant and it was full with only one table open. The kitchen is open so you can see them cooking. Good variety of Hawaiian eats on the menu. I liked how they had a few seats next to the big window for those like me waiting for their to go orders. There is an inviting aura from the Hawaiian videos and music playing to the customers looking happy with their food. I was greeted warmly by the staff at the cashier and she answered any questions I had. Easy to order to go and my food came out at a timely manner... * Coconut garlic shrimp- in my head I was thinking it would be like the shrimp from the food trucks I've had in Hawaii. More like a lightly fried shrimp tossed in fried garlic, but this was saucy in garlic and red/green peppers. Flavor was good though. FYI, the shells are still on... * Hawaiian plate - the best laulau I ever had in Az! The lomi salmon (tiny lil container of it, I thought it was just chopped up tomatoes at first lols, kalua pork and haupia were ono also. The mac salad is ok taste wise compared to others I've had but it's not bad... *yellowtail igiri - fresh and the fish just melts in yo mouth So I ended up ordering the poke bowl also 10 min later while I was waiting. This time the owner/wife took my order and she was so friendly and talked to me like I was a regular. Even gave me a sample of the Hawaiian beef curry since I never had it and I asked if it was similar to Japanese curry. My only hmm about Pacific Rim is the poke bowl is listed as $15 on the menu. But later I realized they charged me $20. I do remember her asking if I wanted the fresh poke and I said of course. Who wants old poke? Lols So maybe that's why it's an extra $5? So is it $15 if you want not so fresh poke? I need to ask next time... read more

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We had Pacific Rim come to our school for teacher appreciation. The service was awful. Multiple people mentioned how unfriendly the lady who was taking orders was. Beyond that, when we got our food it not only looked disgusting but the chicken and beef were RAW. read more

Buggah was Ono brah!! This is the spot for local Hawaiian food. Super tough to find fresh poke with fish flown in fresh from Hawaii, Grilled char siu, and high quality Kalbi (minimal fat). I think they have butter mochi too which I need to try because that's my favorite. They also had li hing mui sour strawberry belts which always hit the spot. This place is my new go to and I couldn't be happier they opened in Arizona. They also have the hot window like in Hawaii with the stacked Spam Musubi ready to go! 10/10 read more

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Arizona: A wonderful landlocked state known for sushi and Hawaiian food. Isn't that what you were thinking? ;) Pacific Rim & Sushi started off as a food truck and has since moved into this great brick and mortar. The chef grew up on the island of Kauai, so hey, that has to count for something, right? On the first visit, we ordered the $16 Loco Moco and $15 Chicken Katsu. The loco moco was salty, but the chicken katsu was really juicy. Both had portion sizes that were more than generous. The mac salad isn't my favorite, and if you know me, I'm one to usually get no rice and all mac salad, but here, I say keep the rice! It helps cut the sodium level of the brown gravy on the loco moco. What a great spot and some good eats. I'll be back again to try more of the menu. read more

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Fabulous food from a true Hawaiian team! My boyfriend (who is from Ewa Beach himself) and I visited with a group after seeing this spot serves classic plate lunches with items other restaurants don't serve. We were so thrilled to get a Hawaiian combo packed with savory and aromatic lau lau, juicy kalua pork, and super fresh lomi salmon. It also comes with great mac salad, rice, and a cup of haupia (the perfect coconut dessert). All delicious! I don't think I've had poke this good in a while. They really hooked it up with spicy shoyu tuna, even though shoyu ~technically~ isn't on the menu, and I loved the addition of seaweed! I could've eaten a big tub of that. The staff is phenomenal (owner from West Oahu, according to my friend who visited the next day). They helped us put tables away after we gathered a couple together for our group, and they made sure we were all taken care of. So happy to have a good Hawaiian spot like this close by! Can't wait to return! read more

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You'll have to trust me on this... as you can tell I did not upload photos because it was devoured in minutes... Me and my other half ordered the Hawaiian plate and I got the special of the week "mochiko chicken" 1000000000/10!!! If this was so much closer to where I live I would be there every other day. If you from the pacific islands or wanting to try authentic Hawaiian food THIS IS THE SPOT! AND IF YOU have a sweet tooth they have guava cake and liliko cake! Everyone is such a GOOD VIBE makes me feel like I am at home. Trust me this place is unooooooo read more

We live Hawaii and actually got married there. Given we live less than two miles away, we decided to give this a try for our anniversary dinner. This is, by a very long shot, the best Hawaiian dining experience I have had in the state of Arizona. The vibe is authentic, the service is exceptional, and the food is just freaking amazing. Aloha you can eat! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Pacific Rim Plate - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Let me say my peeps, if you are ever in Mesa, Arizona, you need to eat at this spot. It feels just like home. The West Side Kauai & Mahaka is where the owners are from. Delicious! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Pacific Rim combo - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

This was my second time ordering a poke bowl from here. The first experience was great, which is why I decided to come back, but this last visit was extremely disappointing. Every single piece of fish in my bowl had large, tough tendons running through it, making it nearly impossible to chew. It was honestly gag-worthy and completely inedible. I called immediately after picking up my order to ask for either a refund or a replacement, since I had just left the store, but I was told "that's just the type of cut." That response didn't make sense to me, considering I ordered the same item on two different days and only had this issue the second time. We even called the next morning to speak with a manager and were given the same explanation, with no effort to make it right. It ended up being a complete waste of $15 since we couldn't eat any of the protein in the bowl. Between the poor quality of the fish and the lack of customer service, this was a really disappointing experience. read more

At last, I finally got to visit this place because I happen to be in Mesa....and it was so damn good that I took a SECOND trip all the way to Mesa (I live 20+ miles from it) two days later to eat here again. I got the Pacific Rim Combo and it is out of this world. Forget any of the mediocre Hawaiian Bbq places you have been going to and start going to this spot, it will change your world! ...despite this seeming like a "quick food spot", they checked on me multiple time during my meal and were really helpful to me (while I was in crutches clunking around their small restaurant.) read more

If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian food in the Mesa area with the most genuine hospitality, this is the spot! We're here on vacation from out of state and decided to check this spot out after learning about it from social media. It's tucked away in a quiet plaza, and didn't expect too much, but it did not disappoint. Staff were EXTREMELY friendly and welcoming, which made the experience very pleasant. We ordered the coconut garlic shrimp, chicken katsu curry, Hawaiian combo and the shoyu yellowfin poke - all were pretty large portions and tasty. Also, the yellow tail tasted very fresh, which is sometimes hard to come by. I would definitely recommend this place to others if they plan on visiting AZ! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Coconut Garlic Shrimp, Chicken Curry Katsu and Shoyu Yellowfin Poke - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

What started as a casual DoorDash order turned into discovering my family's new favorite spot. Their Chicken Char Siu is genuinely exceptional - surpassing even traditional pork versions I've tried elsewhere. The flavors are perfectly balanced, and the execution is consistently outstanding for delivery having ordered multiple times. After our delivery experience, I had to bring my family to dine in. The Spam Musubi and Chicken Katsu were instant hits with my kids. What really set the experience apart was the chef's personal touch - coming out to interact with our children and share his passion for the restaurant through both conversation and candy (even asking if it was OK beforehand... which is awesome) In an era where chain restaurants dominate the BBQ scene, Pacific Rim delivers something special and authentic. The care and quality in their food preparation is evident in every dish. It's refreshing to find a local establishment that maintains such high standards while keeping that personal connection with customers. If you're looking for exceptional Hawaiian BBQ in the area, this place is a must-try. It's quickly become our go-to lunch spot, and I've confidently recommended it to everyone I know. read more

If like REAL authentic Hawaiian food, this is the place! Was in the mood for some good island food and this spot was highly rated. Had to try it. Husband and wife here are locals and full of Aloha spirit. Ordered two Lau Lau plate and a side of chicken katsu. The Lau Lau was fresh not frozen and super tasty. The katsu was meaty and crunchy. Katsu sauce was on point. Did I mention the aloha spirit? I felt like I was back on the island. Definitely will be back for more next time I'm in town!! Much mahalos! read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Double Lau Lau - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

Yum! I was craving musabi so we decided to check this place out. I also got the Pacific Rim Poke Bowl and it's such a big portion and packed with flavor. Everything is very fresh! Definitely found our new favorite Hawaiian food place read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona

DISCLAIMER: this is a review of the plate I got from their food truck I tried their Hawaiian plate from their food truck, and overall I think it was only okay. It's authentic but not as tasty as other places I've been to. I had saw people raving about this place on Facebook and have been wanting to give it a try for a couple months now. The price is reasonable, however my biggest complaint is how dry the kalua pig and Lau lau were. The rice was also a little too wet and soggy. I normally like a calrose rice consistency, however there were parts that felt a little too wet. So far I think it's been one of the better options for Hawaiian food in Arizona, but I think Hapa Food Co and Big Island Drive thru are significantly better. It hits the spot and reminds of food for home, but it's no where near quite as good as the food in Hawaii. The one highlight was the poke. The fish tasted pretty fresh and and the sauce was tasty. The loco moco looked really good, and I would be interested in trying that in the future. Overall I think it's a decent spot if you're looking for Hawaiian food, but sadly it wasn't as good as I hoped it would be. read more

Pacific Rim and Sushi - Hawaiian plate with opened lau lau - Poke Near Me - Mesa, Arizona