My husband and I love coming here for a date night. It is casual, but the food is so good and feels elevated. The space is bright and sunny and I don't think there's a bad spot in the house. Service has always been attentive and most importantly, I've literally never had anything that wasn't delicious. This time, we ordered the coconut shrimp to start. They were so crisp and juicy and large. This is something that we get many places because it's my husband's favorite and we both agreed this was our favorite coconut shrimp so far in the Twin Cities. I got the Asian slaw salad with Aji tuna. I've had this before, it is so good especially the shoyu dressing. It sounds boring to come here and get a salad, but it's just delicious especially with the crunchy macadamia nuts. My husband got the loco Moco with short rib and loved it. We got fries on the side. The kabayaki aioli was so unexpected and good! The fries were hot, salty and crisp. Solid fries on their own. We also asked to try the ghost pepper aioli, which was fab and not too hot. read more

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Pau Hana is a cute little, well-lit venue that really packs a unique flavor punch! The dishes are Hawaiian-influenced and absolutely phenomenal. The drink menu also matches these elements and is a home run, even if a bit off-kilter from your standard fare. The Loco Moco was fantastic, the prices are somewhat reasonable, and the drinks will cap things off perfectly! Well worth the visit! read more

Pau Hana - Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

What a fun spot!! Very modern tiki atmosphere. Enjoyed our meals :) have to try the pizzas next time read more

Pau Hana - Poke Bowl - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

I've been here twice and each time the food has been really good! The drinks are tropical and delicious. The Poke Stack is SO good and fresh, and comes with a generous amount of creamy avocado. The chicken katsu sandwich comes with a massive piece of chicken with crispy breading. The furikake cornbread is excellent -- well balanced between savory and sweet, and a generous portion. They take reservations and there is a large parking lot. read more

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Our dishes were incredible and so flavorful! We had a slight mixup with how the menu was written (which they are changing) and our server + the kitchen were so kind in making it right for us. We didn't realize they had an indoor patio and it was perfect with the breeze! Great experience. read more

Pau Hana - Breakfast Loco Moco - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

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The food here was amazing! It's not your typical Hawaiian style food but they use local style ingredients. I am from Hawaii and have missed the flavors of the islands. Highly recommend the Breakfast LocoMoco. The Japanese curry on the LocoMoco was spot on! Only place on the mainland that I've had Japanese Curry made right (besides my own homemade curry. ) The service was great, our waiter was very attentive and friendly. The restaurant was tastefully decorated and comfortable. Wish they had a restaurant in Kansas City. read more

We have visited Pau Hana a few times now. The service is always great and the food is always spectacular. We love coming here when we want to eat like we are on vacation. It's a nice open floor with high tops, bar area seating, and half booth style tables. They also have a big heated patio area. The way to go is getting the Coconut Shrimp Loco Moco- it's double the shrimp and you will definitely have left overs (if you get an app). The Shoyu Short Rib Loco Moco was great as well! We shared the Miso Caesar salad and it was delicious! It was nice and cold so the salad had a nice crunch to it. read more

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We stopped by for restaurant week. The menu was limited but that was okay since we didn't have anything specific in mind. Service was great minus the wait. It took 20 minutes to bring out our dessert. Overall, clean restaurant and restrooms, food was delicious. Wait time is a tad long if you're looking for a quick bite. read more

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We went during the MSP restaurant week and ordered off of the special menu. Food presentation was excellent each dish so well plated. Taste was great very flavorful. Our server was very attentive. Overall a great experience before we headed off to a concert at Mystic Lake Amphitheater. read more

One of my personal favorites. From the bright minds at Lake and Irving we bring you Pau Hana. This Hawaiian fusion restaurant had options for everyone in the family. The Short Beef Loco Moco with coconut shrimp Is my go to. 10/10 read more

Been many times & this trip didn't disappoint! Great service, amazing food & love sitting in the indoor/outdoor porch with great decor! Thanks & can't wait to go back soon read more

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We sat in the lanai in the back. Inside has an upscale island vibe (definitely not tiki though). It was pretty quiet on a Sunday evening. We tried the wonton chicken pizza, loco moco, and the chimichurri steak. The wonton chicken pizza was good but it tasted like a regular wood-fired pizza. I really wanted to taste the teriyaki chicken but it was lacking in the amount of chicken and the wontons just added extra crunch. We enjoyed our next entrees. The loco moco had a really good curry sauce that paired well with the crunchy shrimp and chicken. The steak was perfectly cooked to order and had a slightly spicy chimichurri. The smashed fingerlings that came with it were so good! I felt that everything was way overpriced here. For the location and vibes, prices could be lower. For the current prices I felt that I should be eating somewhere fancy and upscale. read more

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What a fun and aesthetically pleasing spot! My friend and I decided to check this place out and really enjoyed the experience. The service was excellent--every server we interacted with was attentive, and anyone passing by was quick to refill water or clear plates whenever it was needed. The drinks were great, and I appreciated that the menu included a variety of mocktail options as well. Everything felt thoughtfully curated, from the atmosphere to the beverage selection. One standout for me was the gluten-free crust--it's easily one of the best I've had in the Twin Cities area. Overall, it was a great experience, and I'd definitely come back to try more of the menu. read more

Pau Hana - supreme pizza- GF - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

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Knock off another dish from my list of foods to try and add a new favorite pizza place. I have been interested in trying Loco Moco for a while now. What's not to like? Rice, an egg, protein and gravy. That's got be good. Pau Hana offers a few different varieties of Loco Moco. Traditional I believe is the beef patty. They also offer Ahi,Chicken Katsu. Coconut Shrimp and what I selected, Beef Short Rib. The short ribs were cooked perfectly and were fall apart tender. Pau Hana serves their Loco Moco with a curry flavored sauce. This worked well as the sauce was creamy and slightly sweet. This balanced the savory of the short rib and the egg. There were also 4 coconut shrimp. Talk about surf and turf! This was my kind of meal. My wife got their Kuristown plate. This easily was enough food for two people! The Kuristown came with Teriyaki and Chicken Katsu. The Teriyaki was grilled, smokey and juicy. The Katsu, lighty crispy and also juicy. This came with rice and really creamy Hawaiian Mac Salad. We also tried their Kabayaki Smoked Wings. While the wings were good sized wings, we didn't get a lot of smoke flavor. Decent wings. The game changer was their pizzas. We decided to order a couple of pizzas to go so we would have meals for a couple of days. We ordered the Wonton Chicken and Show You. The Wonton Chicken had teriyaki chicken with crispy wonton strips. So good. the Sho You had braised short ribs with pickled onions. Wow, also excellent. As much as we enjoyed our dishes, the pizza's may have been even better. There are even more pizzas on their menu that look very tasty. For dessert we ordered a piece of their Haupia pie. Really good pie. Toasted coconut with chocolate cream, topped with candied nuts. Not overly sweet. If you like coconut pie at all, you have to try this. Really enjoyed our Hawaiin meal and also found a new favorite place to order some pizzas! read more

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Gorgeous Cocktails & Hawaiian Vibes in Savage! If you're looking for a fun, tropical escape without hopping on a plane, Pau Hana is the perfect spot--especially for a girls night out! Yes, it's a bit of a drive out to Savage, but totally worth it once you step inside. My friends and I had a "Muumuus & Mai Tais" themed outing here and had an amazing time! The ambiance gives serious luxury beach resort vibes--think rattan light fixtures, tropical murals, and a warm, welcoming energy. Service was excellent: super friendly, attentive, and helpful with recommendations. Cocktails (A+) Signature Margarita (5/5) - Bright citrusy flavor with a touch of sweetness, plus a gorgeous edible flower on top. Loved it! Mai Tai (5/5) - A perfectly balanced classic with pineapple and rum, garnished with a pineapple leaf. Tropical perfection. Food Highlights Brussels Sprouts (4/5) - Nicely crisped and seasoned with a tasty gochujang glaze. Poke Nachos (4/5) - Wonton chips were great, but the poke tuna was a bit on the chewy side. Hoisin Glazed Ribs (5/5) - So flavorful and tender. Perfect if you're extra hungry and craving something bold. Crab-Crusted Opakapaka (5/5) - Light, slightly sweet, and paired with a nutty white wine broth--beautifully done! Ginger Scallion Tofu (2/5) - Unfortunately too bland for my taste; would've loved a punchier vinaigrette. Ube Panna Cotta (3/5) - Loved the crunchy coconut topping; mango compote was just okay. Passionfruit Semifreddo (4/5) - The rhubarb sauce and chocolate crumb combo really worked. This is a fun, festive spot with a well-curated menu and Instagram-worthy cocktails. Definitely recommend for groups, birthdays, or themed nights out--just be ready for a little road trip to get there! read more

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Employee attitudes. Went there once and asked for a different table while being seated. Place was empty and most tables were open. Would not allow us to sit at a different table. Walked out and will not be going back. read more

Downtown quality restaurant in the south suburbs! Great place to take a date or impress out of town visitors. The Loco Moco was clearly our table's favorite. While inspired by the Hawaiian dish; it's more of Hawaiian fusion & inspiration than authentic. Fries themselves were basic, but the dips were delicious. Pizza was a crowd pleaser as well, and a good option for pickier eaters who want a "safe" dish read more

Pau Hana - Fries, Loco Moco & Pizza - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

We have been meaning to try Pau Hana for quite some time and we finally did tonight and it was wonderful. Our server, Andrew, was excellent. He was very knowledgeable about the menu and made perfect recommendations. I got the Poke Bowl and it was fresh and delicious. My husband got the Loco Moco, savory and also delicious. We sat on the lanai and it was toasty warm even in the dead of winter. Can't wait to return to try other menu items. read more

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Made a reservation during the fall restaurant week to check out Pau Hana. I order the big eye tuna poke tostada, surf and turf, and pumpkin haupia tart -- all really good! The tostada was super fresh and had the perfect crunch. The surf and turf had a grilled swordfish and Kabayaki pork belly -- each portion of meat was flavorful and cooked nicely. To finish the pumpkin tart was such a nice surprise -- creamy, not too sweet, and full of cozy fall flavor. Service was great and the staff were super attentive! Overall, a great meal, nice atmosphere to get together with others! read more

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An unfortunate dining experience which bums me out as Pau Hana was a trusted referral. The food was overly sauced, the hostess was rude, the server misquoted regions of spices in which they were from or influenced by and the ventilation blows directly on your food oppressively. Another strange practice was that our children ordered chicken terriyaki which came out uncut; a whole chicken breast unsliced. My steak, however, came out sliced. Not terrible just nonsensical. Unfortunately, wanted to love this place as it's near a sporting venue we frequent. read more

Food was absolutely delicious!! Gave 4 stars because the food took a while to come out. Our waiter was fabulous and was very happy! We had a big group but he didn't mind us taking our time leaving even after they closed. The place is very spacious and I had no problem getting a reservation for a large group. Will definitely go back and order the poke stack!! Chicken katsu had a very nice crunch but a little too crunchy for my liking. read more

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Attended a Minnesota Rum Club event at Pau Hana. A warm establishment with authentic Hawaiian food, creative cocktails, and friendly bartenders and servers. Enjoyed a drink, an app, and a pizza while sampling some delicious Black Tot rums. The Kona Joe cocktail was delicious; the coffee rum shined. The KFC app of tempura cauliflower with furikake ranch and Gochujang glaze dipping sauces reminded me of dining in Hawaii. Our pizza, the Kai, was high quality and loaded with pepperoni cups, but could have used a lot more pickled fresh jalapeños and charred pineapple. We be back to enjoy more menu items for sure. read more

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Pau Hana never disappoints... but I have to take a moment to rave about the new Ube Cheescake I had tonight! It was absolutely sublime! Hope to see it on the menu permanently! read more

Pau Hana - Ube cheesecake - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

I rated this place a while ago and I have to say they have redeem themselves my son and I had dinner here together and it was just perfect. They had the perfect portion for him as he's a young guy. Servers were sweet and it was really quiet evening perfect for both of us. The food was great. Salmon was amazing.!! So worth checking out again !! read more

Great pizza and the kids chicken was a delicious katsu style. We ordered online through Uber Eats and picked up. They got our food fast after we arrived, so pickup service was good. We will be back sometime to eat inside as it looked beautiful with the wood fire pizza oven and Hawaii theme. There was plenty of parking even though they were busy when we went to pick up the food. Highly recommend checking Pau Hana out! read more

Pau Hana - Kids chicken meal. - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

Atmosphere is great, food is fresh and tasty. A little pricey but the quality is great! The passion fruit dessert is SOOOO GOOD! read more

Pau Hana - Drinks - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

Another great restaurant South of the metro! Their wood fired pizza is literally fire! Sooo good! I live for thin crust that's not soggy and not overly crunchy like a cracker. The Katsu Chicken Loco Moco dish was also delicious! If you like curry flavors, you'll enjoy this. It's so nice to have great restaurants like these in the South Metro. read more

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We stopped at Pau Hana for an early dinner and we were able to get right in. We ordered some drinks and they came quickly. The server was also helpful with recommendations for both food and drinks. For food, we tried a little bit of everything (a pizza, some wings, and a burger). Everything but the fries were good! The fries seemed like classic, out of the bag Sysco fries. Not crispy and pretty flavorless. However, the sauce on the wings and the pizza made up for it! Overall, the food was good and we'll be back if we're in the area. read more

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This place was recommended to me by a friend who went here a few times for brunch and dinner. The location was easy to find and there was a large parking lot which was easily accessible. As our party arrived one by one we were greeted and seated. A million thank yous to our waitress who was extra patient with us last night. I loved the origami paper cranes and flower touches in all the little details. I ordered the misoyaki salmon and it was probably one of the best dishes I have had recently. I'm coming back of course, because now I know why this place was so highly recommended read more

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A Debit CC deduction of $8.86.. costs them on average $.34 cents.. rip off If you need to get that 8.86 , add it to the already ridiculous over priced Meals, Average Food Ridiculous prices! It a Priority Lake Ladies-do lunch on the Corporate CC! read more

Pau Hana - Fish an Fries an Asian Slaw with Tuna - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

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Delicious. Service can be slow at times. Unfortunately, they changed their steak frites from the original and it is a large downgrade. It used to be a family favorite, not sure what they attempted to do with the flavor profile, but it doesn't work. Overall, happy to have a solid restaurant in the area that rarely disappoints. read more

Good thing we can say about place was staff was great. Seating style made it very loud and could not even hear each other across a small table. Guacamole was brown. read more

Wow! I had tried this restaurant early when it first opened and I don't think at the time I ordered the right thing, but I'm so glad I tried it again. We ordered the hot honey pepperoni pizza and the chicken katsu with the rice, pasta salad and teriyaki chicken, and then for dessert we shared a piece of their chocolate and coconut pie. Oh my gosh!!!! Lights out, hands down a 10! I was so impressed. Everything was absolutely delicious!! I can't believe I was holding out on myself. We will be frequent customers from now on! read more

The food here is so tasty, and the service has been stellar every time we've gone. It's one of our favorite places to go for dinner.

The guava mimosas were delicious, and any pizza with brined mozzarella adds a beautiful depth of flavor!

We had an early dinner/happy hour at Pau Hana when I went out to visit my friend in Savage. I'd never heard of the restaurant, but it was a good stop. Since we were there early, it wasn't busy at all. Our server was pretty good, attentive and helpful. Cocktails were super fun, very pretty and really tasty. -We got the poke stack, which was pretty good. When it arrived at the table, it was very pretty with the avocado on the bottom and the poke on the top. I was a bit confused because I remembered the menu saying something about fried wontons but I didn't see any. Turns out they were mixed in with the poke, so they offered a nice texture element. I will say that the lack of crackers or anything like that made it a little tough to share. It was a little awkward. -I had the fish and chips, which was decent. Fish was fine. Fries were very good. -She had the loco moco, which definitely reminded me of loco mocos in Hawaii -We got the chocolate pie and it was good but really sweet. It's a freaking pie you know? read more

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Pau Hana speaks more to the atmosphere and life on the island than the actual cuisine. This is TRUE! Ambiance and Service is definitely great! Foods are tasty but if you didn't tell me it's Hawaiian (inspired) I wouldn't know Overall experience if you're in the area then by all mean stop by there. But don't expect real Hawaiian foods The foods are great but not memorable. Just like run of the mill "nice restaurants" One thing stood out though. There's a spicy cocktail that is actually spicy but it's good. That one is actually memorable and unique for this place read more

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Fun stop before a concert at Mystic Lake . Unfortunately we never made reservations but we're able to sit at the bar to enjoy a quick dinner . We both loved our drinks . Both were very refreshing and flavorful. The garnishes were a nice addition. My wife loved the Misoyaki Salmon. The Salmon and rice are cooked perfectly. I enjoyed my poke stack . It was smaller and probably should ordered another appetizer. The Buffalo cauliflower I seen next to use also looked great. The reason for 4 stars was because we kinda felt unwelcome at the bar . Being told to stay out of the way of the servers . Otherwise dinner was fantastic. We'll be back. read more

Pau Hana - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

It's overpriced "Hawaiian" Perkins. We had chicken katsu sandwich; portion was nice but the chicken was extremely tough and not well seasoned, very little sauce, Side was just litteral perkin fries. Was able to eat 3 bites of sandwich before I just couldn't continue. Loco moco was much better, but for $26 the portion was small, and only parts of the dish were good. The best thing on the dish was the small portion of rice with yellow curry sauce and runny egg. Chicken katsu (smaller portion than sandwich) again still tough and not great and shrimp was "fine" The best thing we had was pork skewers app (4 small meatballs) tasted great, but 16 bucks, maybe spring for 2 extra meatballs? At the end they also added hidden fee for using a credit card. I'm fine with this. But put it on your menu and website ahead of time. Im fine paying higher prices for GOOD food. But this isn't that. It's well plated, but poorly executed. Overall, value is extremely poor, food isn't great and experience is disappointing. This is a one-and-done place that prob won't survive read more

Pau Hana - Loco moco chicken katsu and shrimp - Hawaiian Near Me - Savage, Minnesota

Reviewing their Winter 2023 Restaurant Week menu plus other A La carte items. In general, their cocktails are always amazing. Got the spicy margarita for today. First course -tried the miso kabocha soup & seafood dumpling (but was more a seafood panko fried medallion). The soup was tasty and rich but wished there was some protein. Should have tried the pork belly skewers instead. Second course- tried the fish katsu (deep fried fish patty). The fish was fine but the crust was slightly over cooked, wasabi aioli was nice condiment though. Other second course was the pork chop. Tender and not great but not bad either. For some reason the kabocha squash mash side was very good but then the Brussels side was too over cooked. Third course- had both options, tres leches and banana trifle. They were ok. Banana trifle was tad sweet for my preference and the tres leches had a nice guava milk base. read more

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