A friend said we needed to stop here and check out the chicken slider. The staff was very friendly…read morein this casual spot in a small strip mall in Encinitas. I thought the sliders were just ok. A lot of sweet on sweet. The rolls plus rice is a large amount of food. If on a budget this would be a great spot to get some sliders. For the price $6.99 it is a deal. Maybe next time I will try something else. The chicken was just ok. Nothing to make me run back tomorrow.

TERIYAKI Carlsbad…read more-gt Encinitas. I've helped about this restaurant before BUT for the one up in Carlsbad. I've been to this location before and wasn't too thrilled. It's been awhile and decided to give this location a try again and felt mediocre about this specific location. I am a fan of Surf Bro Teriyaki because 1) best teriyaki I've had in SD county 2) owners are from Seattle area so they know about the teriyaki scene and how it should be executed - Seattle does teriyaki best. But their Encinitas place ok. I'm ok taking the extra drive to the Carlsbad location if need be for a better experience. CHICKEN TERIYAKI ($14.69) - walking in and seeing them grill the chickens was exciting to see! That grill flavor! Ordered my usual and when the plate arrive I felt that the chicken was spreaders over the rice to make it look fuller but I felt that I got way less chicken than I had before. I moved all the chicken to the side for my video to make it appear more fuller but I should have taken a real picture because the amount of chicken looked like a kids meal (if you view the picture on their menu). Also you'll have way more rice than teriyaki - the carbs is the filler. This is where I get my teriyaki fix so I'll def be back but hope I get more chicken.

Still a pretty solid spot in the area if you're craving food like in Hawai'i. The food is fresh…read more The employees and owners are so kind. I remember dining here when they just opened 3 yrs ago. The resto is small but there is seating inside and outside. The only negative is the parking situation can be tough depending on the time. Great food.

I love trying and supporting smaller businesses. Was hoping this would be better or just as good…read moreas the bigger chains. But I'm sorry to say at least for me I like LL Hawaiian better. Portions not as good and taste OK but not as good. It was not terrible and might try again sometime to support the biz.

Finally, a good Hawaiian spot close to me. I live in San…read moreMarcos and drove here for the food. And it was worth it. Good food, excellent people, and a place I will definitely come back to for more. Thank you. Portions definitely can feed two people, imo. Or, can be meal prepped for two servings, which is what I did

I was placing a large takeout order for a family trip this weekend and had one of the worst…read morecustomer service experiences I've had in a long time. The employee who took my call (Jason) was extremely short, dismissive, and condescending from the start. When I called back shortly after to add to the order, his attitude only got worse. Instead of being helpful, he spoke to me in a way that felt rude and unprofessional, as if I was inconveniencing him by simply trying to place or update an order. At one point, I asked to speak with a manager and was told there was no manager available. Given the tone and lack of courtesy throughout the interaction, we ultimately decided to cancel our entire order. I don't feel comfortable spending money at a business where customers are treated this way right off the bat.

I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think the poke here is better than the poke in Hawaii. Or at…read morethe very least, it's as good as the upscale restaurant-level poke you'd get there. And I'm someone who was born and raised in Hawaii and lived there for 18 years, so I don't say that lightly Last time, I got the poke plate with brown rice and greens, and it was delicious. Today, I got the pan ahi belly and my husband got the ahi belly bomb, and both were SO good. The quality of the fish is seriously insane. The only thing that wasn't great was the crinkle-cut fries, which were obviously frozen, but we didn't go there for the fries, so it's okay lol. Just beware that the line is super long on weekends. I highly recommend going right when they open on a weekday if you want to avoid the wait!

Been here a couple times now and I feel like my opinion slightly changes each time. I got a medium…read morepoke bowl which was definitely too much, so I would get a small if I come back. Something I didn't like was how hot the rice was. I don't remember having this problem the other times I came but I probably just didn't notice. Towards the end of my meal, I noticed a piece of fish was basically cooked from how hot the rice was. Not really their fault but it did make me appreciate places that put the rice and fish separate I liked the cilantro mayo ahi more than the firecracker salmon, both because of the sauce and the fish itself The poke nachos were good and super saucy, might prefer to have the spicy mayo and eel sauce on the side though so I can taste the sauce that came with the fish better My cousins tried the ahi belly bomb and I wasn't a fan

Our first time at this restaurant. (We found it on Yelp.)All I can say is if you're looking for…read moreJamaican food or something out of the ordinary like Mexican, burgers, or Chinese...you have to try this place! I ordered the boneless jerk chicken plate with plantains and salad. The chicken was tender and flavorful! Plantains were good too. The rice and beans was also a good accompaniment. My fiancée ordered the ox tail plate with mango salad and collard greens. The meat was so tender and delicious! He said it was probably one of the best oxtails he's had. We loved the food, service and will definitely be returning!

I've been coming to One Love for years and the food has always been consistently good. The oxtail…read moreplate is my favorite, especially with the mango salad and sweet plantains. Everything is flavorful and satisfying, and I usually order it to go. The only downside is the price. It's always been on the expensive side, but seeing one oxtail plate go up to $31 (+tax) makes it hard to justify coming here as often as I used to. The quality is still there, but the higher price means it'll probably be more of once a year meal. One thing to be aware of is that there's a surcharge even when paying with a debit card. Legally you're not supposed to add a charge when using debit card but I paid it anyways. It was an unexpected charge that other customers may want to know about. Ambience was okay. Service was nice. Overall, the food is delicious and worth trying, but between the rising prices and the added card surcharge, I'll likely be visiting once in a blue moon.

Unique way to enjoy onolicious musubi locally on the mainland. This Musubi Love finds success with…read moretoday's online world with authentic creative local Hawaiian food made popular in Hawaii. Their pictures are worth a thousand words. Just gazing at the SPAM and rice and nori warms my heart and salivates my mouth. Ordering is easy. Go to website, select your favorite from among an array of choices, pay online, get your text, and then call to pickup when you're outside the gate. Easy. Then go and brok da mout when you enjoy da kine authentic musubi. I ordered three musubees (plural for musubi?): Classic, Dawn Patrol and Bachan's Shrimp. All Ono and all freshly made with perfect quality ingredients. Also got Hawaiian Sun POG and Passion Orange cans. My favorite was the Bachan's Shrimp, with crispy shrimp sauced with the Bachan Japanese BBQ sauce. Perfect!!! Second favorite was the Dawn Patrol which had many layers of flavor, including bacon and very filling. The Classic was also good and tasty. Definitely a return visit call for me. Just need some planning and a hungry spirit to fall in love with The Musubi Love!!!

My boyfriend was soooo excited to check out this place and has definitely become a new favorite of…read moreours. We placed our order and it took about an hour before we could pick it up. Each set is around $9 so we got a good amount of food for the price in my opinion. His favorite was the Spam Katsu and mine was the Bachan's Shrimp. The shrimp one was great and perfect is you want Musubi but might not be the biggest fan or spam like myself. I liked the tropical heat as well. The pineapple added a nice sweetness. We'll definitely be back! We're dying to try the Dawn Patrol one but it sells out quick!

Pulled up to Aloha Grill feeling tropical after the gym and left feeling mostly satisfied. Ordered…read morethe Atkins Large, which is pretty much a protein parade: short rib, BBQ beef, BBQ chicken, and two eggs chilling on cabbage like they pay rent there. Grabbed a side of brown rice too because hubby wanted carbs. Everything was seasoned well and tasted good, but the short rib put up a little too much of a fight. Still chewing it like, "Sir... who hurt you?" A little bromelain in the marinade would've saved us both!! On the bright side, service was fantastic!! The lady at the counter was super friendly and helpful, which always makes the food taste at least 10% better. Overall: good eats, great service, one stubborn short rib.

It was just so so. Chicken kansu overcooked. The macaroni wasn't great either. The rice was…read moreperfect. Thought we would give them a try. Gonna stay with my first choice O'Hara on Melrose.

We were a little nervous entering because we have never had Chamorro/Indigenous Guam food before…read moreand we were worried it would be far out of our comfort zone. It isn't - it's akin to Hawaiian food or Polynesian Food with its sauces, carbs, and protein options. We loved our visit! The food here was so good. It was admittedly on the heavier side, but it was very satisfying. We were really sad we didn't get another opportunity to visit. We got: Guam Bomb - Definitely order this! It's loaded fries with grilled chicken, spicy mayo, cheese, onions, and bbq sauce. It was so good and savoury. Beef Rib Plate - This was great too! It came with an interesting soy sauce-esque dip and it went well with the red rice, and macaroni salad it had. We really wanted the pork belly but sadly they ran out that day. Guahan Grill has great customer service as well. They were super friendly and were helpful when ordering.

Sure, you CAN get your kelaguen with chips, but why? They have red rice, people. Red rice. Perhaps…read moreask yourself what other life mistakes you're currently making. Went on a Monday and took advantage of the spam roll & lumpia lunch special (2 rolls and 2 lumpia) and 'twas a solid choice at a decent price. Also went for the aforementioned kelaguen with red rice and it was plentiful and delicious. Despite technically being two appetizers, those two items fed two people for lunch. Friendly service, spacious location about two blocks from the beach. Good stuff.

Delicious food and friendly staff! We had a larger group with us, so we placed a very large order…read more Tacos, sandwiches, ceviche, and so much more. We tried different marinades and various fish, but my hands-down favorites were the lobster tacos (lemon butter) and the red snapper (fish shop) tacos. We also ordered large sides. They do NOT skimp out on these. Massive onions rings and a large pile of fries. All were delicious! The kids liked their grilled cheese sandwiches. "Best grilled cheese besides the ones we make at home." Only downside on the food was the clam chowder. Good flavor but hardly any clams (if any). I wouldn't get that again, but everything else was phenomenal. I almost rated this down to a 4 because of this (and a small order mishap), but honestly, this place is worth a solid 5 based on the overall food, vibes, and staff. This place's vibes are super chill. You can either sit inside or out. Very clean all around! Well-maintained restrooms and tables too. Solid drink options - both alcoholic and non-alcoholic as well! Would definitely go back!

4.5 Food: 8.5/10…read moreService: 10/10 Ambiance: 10/10 Indoor and outdoor seating available. You order at the front and find a seat. Fish and chips were your typical but the fish was filling. Kids loved the popcorn shrimp. The special was a halibut taco and it was amazing and refreshing! Service was great with plenty of seating.

Visiting SD area and came across this hidden gem. Sisters Snack Shack what a find. My family…read moreordered an Ice Vietnamese Coffee and a Matcha (wife loved even though she's not a matcha fan) drink which were very tasty. We ordered a Banh Mi sandwich which was one of the best I've had. The vegetables were pickled In House and were Awesome, really made the sandwich in my opinion. The bread was from a local bakery, soft and airy....Soooo good. My daughter ordered Crispy Rice which was flavorful and fresh. The owner was friendly and interacted with her customers as they were family. I highly recommend this place and yes I will definitely be back.

Sister Snack Shack (formerly Cindy's Snack Shack), located right next to Fletcher Cove, has…read morerecently been rebranded under new ownership, now the place is owned by two sisters. The menu is fairly similar to before, featuring Asian street food, noodles, sandwiches, and other quick bites, but the overall presentation and atmosphere have improved significantly. The curb appeal is much better now; they added new umbrellas and refreshed the small outdoor seating area, so it no longer looks run-down. They accept online orders now, and they've also started running weekly specials on select dishes, which they post on their Instagram account. Overall, I've enjoyed most of the food I've tried. My absolute favorites are the teriyaki bowls (served with either rice or noodles), and my kids really love the spam musubi. There are some breakfast options as well, very reasonably priced. The shop also offers boba bubble drinks, while they offer classic flavor options like milk green tea and Thai tea, the quality of the boba pearls themselves still isn't quite there. All in all, it's a great, refreshed spot near the beach for a quick meal or snack! The sisters are doing a fantastic job.