You will not find another place quite like this, in any way, shape, form, color, etc.!…read more Before going, stretch out all of your senses and muscles. You will absolutely need to do this. Visually, your eyes will have no idea where to look and take in the atmosphere. Every inch in every possible axis looks different. The decor in here is something else. Imagine you were driving on a road and you came up to a three vehicle accident where an old school arcade, a van of graffiti artists and a record store collided. If you woke up precisely in the middle of this wreckage, this is what it would look like. It's awesome! Before your brain begins to scramble, it's a restaurant, with a bar, with arcade and pinball games, that sometimes hosts events on their stage. Okay? You get that? Yes, it can be confusing for some, but it's pretty simple when you think about it and/or let your Xanax kick in. The food is where we ramp up to the next gear. If the decor hasn't already clued you in, this is NOT your average Hot Dog / Burger joint. It's not. So don't complain that it's not, because, as I've said and will say again, it's NOT! Like the ambiance and, from what I hear, the owner - it's different. Read their menu and/or website for all the "house made", "locally sourced", "hand churned", "blah-bibbity-blah'd" information. Fine. Great. Local. Homemade. But is it good? I've had a couple of the Hot Dogs. I have to say, out of the gate, I'm a true blue Chicago Style Hot Dog guy. So, for me, messing with hot dogs is like renaming the Sears Tower or moving the Bears to the suburbs. It's no longer a hot dog. It's something else. And, these are something else. Read the reviews! People love these. Once you mentalize that these are not "hot dogs", as we know them, you'll understand that these are either culinary genius or disasters. Possibly a combination of both. Somehow, they work and they work well. Keep one more thing in mind - If you're a 2 or 3 hot dog guy or gal (you know who you ladies are!!!!), I wouldn't take that bet here. Pace yourself. Look at some of the food on other peoples tables. Hell, see if if they'll give you a taste or do what I do; simply ask, "you gonna finish that?" Works every time. The Burgers. Oh my (insert higher power or evil deity here)!!! Real quick.... go jump in front of a mirror and take a look at your head. You see how big you head is? Yeah, that's a Legit Burger. Again, read their menu for all the disclaimers of support, but then read the creations. Much like their wiener cousins, the burgers are also creations from another planet. I have had one and it was good. This is not your average single-hand job here. This is a two-hand job. (I am well aware of what I did there, twice.) You shan't be picking this up like a Scottish Drive Thru Value "burger". You will need a fork truck or pallet jack, a 12' x 12' tarp, 4 rolls of shop towels, a bottle of lube and one aspirin, because YOU GONNA FEEL THIS BAD BOY FROM START TO FINISH. I've never had a burger that made my arms sore for the next three days. I spent the entire next day trying to remember if I worked out or fought a Silverback. Then I remembered...... it was that gargantuan Legit Burger that I blacked out in the middle of. It was pretty fantastic. Only comment would be that, even though the bun is good, it's a lot of bread. I think I left some of the bun behind. The fries are killer. Read the menu to get the history and story on the fries, because I didn't, I won't and I don't care. The fries are good. Okay.... some other weird things. Some people comment that they're not sure if it's a seat yourself or wait to be seated. Yes, it is not entirely clear. However, there isn't a sign. No sign, not my problem. I give them 3 beats and I'm sitting wherever I want. The ordering situation - You can do it all from the QR Code inspired system you pull up on your phone or, if I remember correctly, they do have physical menu's. I can't recall if you MUST pay on the app/online or if you can pay in person. I've only done it online. The drinks - It is serve yourself. And, going with their theme of "let's not be like any other eating establishment that ever has existed or will exist in the future, it's not a big soda fountain bar that is illuminated and plastered with Big Cola marketing artwork. It does kind of look like an area that is only for workers of the establishment and not for the public. Just go get your drink already. If you're not supposed to be there, they'll tell you. The service has always been great, the few times that I've been there. Happy, helpful and really easy. Would I go back? I've been a few times now. It's tricky for me because, as I said before, I'm old school with my dogs. But, this isn't typical. So, if I want different, I've gone here a few times and have even brought colleagues who have also enjoyed it. I will be back, for sure.

Walked in and seated immediately. Don't mind the free…read morearcade. Kids will take over. Good times. Went with recommendations from my kids. Really enjoyed the Hombre dog. Came with jalapeno hot dog with mango, papayas and cilantro. Had some interesting corn kernels. Roasted. My wife had the double Smash burger. It was good. Loved the atmosphere of punk rock music, arcade and food. The Hawaii Ice was excellent. Brain freeze. Will return.

Flyin Hawaiian had their food truck outside of Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village and I am…read moreextremely happy they did! Their food is full of flavor and delicious. The menu is on the food truck which offers appetizers, main courses as well as desserts. My fiance and I shared the Hawaiian plate which gave us the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. Service was very quick as it only took about 5 minutes for our order to be ready. The Hawaiian plate came with a mac salad, side of white rice, BBQ short ribs, shredded pork and chicken with pineapple. It's hard for me to pick a favorite since I really enjoyed everything, it was well balanced and cooked perfectly. My fiance did mention his favorite was the chicken. I hope Flyin Hawaiian ends up being a regular at Mikerphone bc we would definitely order from them again!

I love food trucks! It's great to have more food trucks in the burbs since you see them more in the…read morecity. I, for one, have never tried Hawaiian food and this food truck brought that taste to us! The food is fresh and made to order! Their grand opening was this weekend and the owners are great!

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

I stopped by Hala Kahiki Lounge on Saturday night with a coworker and her husband, and this place…read moretotally lived up to its reputation. It's a small dive bar, but in the coolest way -- dim, tropical, quirky, and full of character. The atmosphere alone makes you want to stay awhile. I ordered the Painkiller and the Zombie, and both were very strong and very delicious. Exactly the kind of tiki cocktails you hope for when you walk into a place like this. They don't have a big food menu -- mostly chips and salsa, maki rolls, and edamame -- but we tried the Hawaiian‑style chips and salsa with taro chips and pineapple salsa, and it was such a good combo. Light, unique, and perfect to snack on with drinks. Overall, it's a great spot for strong cocktails and a laid‑back night out. I'll definitely be back.

I'm not sure why there aren't more Hawaiian restaurants around Chicagoland because I find Hawaiian…read morecuisine to be delicious. Even if we don't consider its rarity, Da Local Boy is a winner in every category. The prices are very fair for the enormous portion sizes, the decor is fun and appropriate, the service is friendly, and food is phenomenal both in flavors and textures. The only possible criticisms are that the space is a bit small for how popular this spot gets, and the parking in the area can be a bit limited around popular meal times. The food here shines, making it worth a special trip -- both again for the rarity but also the quality. For me, the poke nachos are a must order item, just the perfect mix of large chunks of tuna with super crispy wontons, fresh avocado, and a good helping of sauce. Amongst friends, we've agreed that this is a must order item. The huli huli chicken is also unreal in flavor and texture. Besides being marinated and sauced well, the chicken is melt in your mouth tender while simultaneously having a delicious crisp skin. Think brick chicken, but with more flavor and a much better price. The rice and macaroni salad that accompany this are also well done -- and feel more like a core part of the meal rather than an afterthought. The grilled pork is pretty good as well, though I kind of wish it wasn't sliced as thin, as certain pieces felt a bit dry. The spam musubi with a light touch of furikake also provided a flavorful, fun dish to accompany the other delicious items I tried. Overall, delicious and consistently surprises me with the quality of the execution and bold flavor combinations. This is on my top places to visit in the area and has never disappointed.

Chicago has amazing and authentic food but finding a good/authentic plate lunch and poke has been…read morehard until now. Felt like I was grabbing lunch at a place in HI. The vibe is also awesome with a great reggae playlist and welcoming staff. Literally every single bite was so good but my favorites had to be the short ribs, chicken katsu, and poke. These mac salad was a little sweet but it definitely worked well especially with the heavier mains of the plate. Poke was really fresh btw and def had my eye on the poke nachos so gotta go back! Def a must try for anyone craving real Hawaiian food in Chicago!

It was a Friday Night, so it was busy but we were able to walk right in for the bar…read more We tried a couple of the drinks on the menu and they were all amazing! Glad I was finally able to knock this off my bucket list of places to try!

Rediculously Overrated & over priced for super cheap food…read more They charged us $163 for 2 meals and 2 drinks. The burger = 3 dry burger patties on a bed of bland white rice smothered with saucberry sauce. (Like a frozen saucberry steak dinner) The desert were two tiny pieces of cake that they sell at Aldi. Very disappointing. Dirty, dusty & webs everywhere. I'm surprised they have not been shut down. Would not recommend.

My 9 year old and I go out for dinner together every 2 weeks and last time he picked asian food. I…read morehad heard good things about Cravings in the 5 years we've been in the area but never got around to going... omg, so good! We got egg rolls, shrimp dumplings, some sort of fat noodle dish and crab rangoon. It was all delicious. We will definitely be back!

Happy we tried this place. Angle Parking can be tricky in front on a busy street…read more Very friendly woman- the mom of the owner took my order and gave it to me when I got there. Ordered 2 noodle dishes and Shrimp fried rice. We all loved the shrimp fried rice. Nice and flavorful. 6 pieces of shrimp. Bigger shrimp but kind of wished there was more. Take a pass on the Majong Noodles. Our whole family was so confused about this one. Noodles with clump of sweet peanut butter on top. Not a sauce. It reminded me of peanut butter cookie dough before the flour went in. Cute place, definitely try it!

Great experience, and kid friendly as well. The drink are good as well. We have attended with…read morefriends visiting from out of town and they also enjoyed it.

When Chicago wakes you to a hurricane, you go find a hidden paradise @aohawaiianhideout! Immediate…read morerelief is my favorite lychee martini, repeats of their superb steamed fish bathed in a delicate sweet soy garlic sauce and stirfry mixed vegetables with oyster sauce! Always ohana vibes by owner Betty and staff. Yeah, in noooo hurry to leave

Quick easy delicious meal! Greeted and treated well!…read more Small location but very cool decor! Would return !

Best gravy on the loco moco. Macaroni salad was fantastic. Bbq grilled chicken was juicy and…read moreseasoned properly. The staff and owner were very welcoming and friendly. It felt like you visited someone's home in Hawaii and they're super hospitable. Our new favorite spot. We'll be stopping by again when we visit our kids in the city. Better than rainbow cafe in Hawaii if you ask me :)

Solid to go spot from the virtual food market in Avondale. Got the burrito a the meat was flavored…read morewell and good proportion. Not a dine in restaurant so no service and not ambiance. Would try again

Their huli huli chicken is so yummy! Online ordering is smooth and easy. Would like to try their…read moreother lunch plates.

This was a spur-of-the-moment choice but ended up being very fun for drinks and dinner!…read more I LOVE tiki bars and my husband noticed this one in the area near where we happened to be on Google maps, so off we went! We had about a 15 minute wait for a table but it gave us time to peruse the menu in the car. They offer many classic tiki cocktails, a page full of seasonal drinks, a page of "Designated Driver" mocktails (nice to have an option for something other than just a Shirley Temple!), Polynesian appetizers and entrees, and then Lola's Pizza. For drinks, I got the seasonal Gingerbread Painkiller and my husband got a Green Flash mocktail. (Pro tip on the seasonal drinks: check the regular cocktail menu to see how many skull and crossbones are listed under the regular version of your drink, if applicable, to see if it's a super strong one!) Mine was creamy and spicy but quite powerful. Props to our waitress, Makayla, who checked if anyone at the table was epileptic, because normally the "flash" part of my husband's drink is a strobing LED ice cube; I actually am photosensitive, so it came in the drink in non-strobe mode and just glowed an alien green. She said this was the first time it had actually paid off to ask, but I'm glad she did! The food was tasty: I ordered rumaki, an old-school appetizer of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts that you don't see very often these days, and he got loaded fries. We also got a small Lola's Pizza, which was very good, with a crisp but also chewy crust. The atmosphere here is pure tiki, with a fountain, swag lamps, bamboo, and Hawaiian-influenced Christmas music playing for the season. Lots of big groups here; everyone seemed to be having as good a time as we were! What a laid-back gem in Arlington Heights! We'll be back. Mahalo!

Discovered this place 10 mins from me! The decor is a little too much in my opinion but great…read moredrinks and vibes. Parking is a little tight too but I parked across the street at Mugs pizza and walked over. The service and staff were great! Big menu as well, next time will try the food. The restrooms are a little small too.