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I am a big fan of poki. I decided to try this place out seeing as it was next to Starbucks. I wasn't disappointed , you get a good amount for a very reasonable price. I got my bowl without protein for $6. The parking is great and they also have more parking in the back. The owner and the young boy who work there are very polite and welcoming. read more

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erwin m.

2 years ago

The service was very good the woman that helped us was very sweet and patient. The regular bowl was exactly enough food to satisfy. Will be coming again soon. read more

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Ana R.

3 years ago

Delicious and always fresh! Great customer service and plenty of options for endless tasty creations!!

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2.5 Stars rounded up to 3 for generous portions and good service. Prices are average. The rice is just regular white rice and not seasoned sushi rice. The shrimp was soggy and lacked flavor. The salad portion was fresh and good. All the other fishes in the poke were fresh. For some reason the sauces lacked a rich flavor I'm used to at other places. Overall a decent poke place and open on early Sunday evenings. read more

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Gina H.

5 years ago

This was our first time here. The young gentleman that helped us, answered all of our questions and recommended the spicy mayo as the sauce. My bowl was delicious! I willdefinitely be going back. read more

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Very tasty, good price, and very friendly staff! The fish was super fresh and so were all of the toppings. Don't be off put by the tiny kitchen with an odd smell u see when first entering, I like to think that just shows its extra fresh. Also seems to be a lot more authentic than the poke chains you often see all over SoCal. read more

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Celeste R.

3 years ago

I was so lucky to have found this small hole in the wall one day just driving by! The poke burritos/wraps are to DIE for! I've been by three times and each time the food never disappointed! The gyoza are also VERY good and tasty. The older man is super nice and friendly and puts such a good portion of fish in my burritos! Service is great and even though there is no seating and parking can kind of suck on a busy weekend (especially with the Starbucks right there) I HIGHLY recommend stopping by! Super sad it's a bit of a drive for me otherwise I'd be there every day! :D read more

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Yeah, meh. Came in during the COVID-19 pandemic to get food to go. There were a couple people ahead of us and only one guy working the counter. It was slow. Staff was wearing masks and the guy making the bowls was courteous and changed gloves after every bowl. Portions were about what you would expect. To me the fish was not very good. Seems like it had been sitting for a while. One of the customers was not wearing a mask. Staff did not say anything to him. I kept myself and my son as far away from him as possible. It would have been good if the staff had asked the customer to wait outside and they could get his order and take it to him when it was his turn. Then again, the guy looked like he might make an issue of it and a shopkeeper doesn't really need that right now. Anyway, there are better places to get a poke fix. Not inclined to go back. read more

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Annette C.

3 years ago

When I came into the shop,a young man with the glasses was very polite and had amazing customer service, and when I get home to eat the food it was very good and I will definitely be coming back in the future. read more

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Alexis K.

3 years ago

Really delicious Poke bowls, fresh ingredients. However, I just had a very odd experience coming in at around 1:15 PM on a Sunday. There was only one young man working and he kept checking over his shoulder, and was clearly irritated. I asked how long it would take to make Gyoza, to which his replied that "I can't make it at all, because I'm supposed to be doing something else." He then kinda just pretended nothing was wrong but I realized he probably couldn't make anything on the menu...besides raw stuff, which was the poke bowls. I have no idea what was happening but hopefully it was just a bad day for the employee... read more

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Lisa B.

4 years ago

A little take out restaurant not to be overlooked. Rolls were excellent and fresh. Poke bowl was made to perfection!

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This was a 'Just Ok' poké bowl. The shop is really tiny. I'm assuming this is more of a takeaway place anyway. They were following covid protocols and only allowed 4-5 people in the store at once. I arrived before noon and didn't have to wait long, once I left however, there was a growing line of customers from surrounding businesses. Approx. 5 more people, definitely a lunch spot. I ordered a large bowl w/t salmon, tuna, and yellow tail. I always get the house sesame or ponzu sauce on the fish and elect a spicier sauce on the side, in order to taste the seafood. That being said, the tuna had zero flavor. A warning regarding the freshness/quality of the seafood should have been the scallops on the line, they were looking very dry and even slightly browned on the edges. Another thing, once I paid I noticed about 4 bowls for call in/pick up orders just sitting on the counter. I don't know how long they were sitting there, but not a good look regardless. All in all ill, it was a quick & filing lunch but far from memorable. I checked this off my Poké list and will move on. read more

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Kai T.

4 years ago

This place is really good for quick bite. Would highly recommend the Red Dragon roll the crunch on it is amazing among other items on the menu. This place was amazing. read more

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Such a healthy fresh cute little spot. I went for a hike and was starving. I have such a specific diet now bc my health, and coming here gave me no regrets. Great food, clean, and friendly. read more

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Clara C.

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After my trip to the gym, I was disappointed Acai Joint closed down. In search of a nearby lunch spot, Yelp helped direct me to Poki Ya. This small poke joint is behind Starbucks, in the same plaza as the Mongolian and Subway restaurants, off of Chapman Ave. Parking can be tough if Starbucks gets busy. Reviews were somewhat hit or miss, it seemed like. I was so hungry I didn't mind. When I got there, I noticed how small the place was. There were only a couple of tables available for seating. The menu is clear and up top. Japanese pop music was playing. The server was kind but did not say much. He started out by asking if I wanted a bowl and how many scoops of fish. When I told him I wanted white rice, he scooped some in the bowl and checked with me if the amount was ok. I liked that. They have several types of fish to choose from. I got tuna, salmon, and yellowtail. I don't remember how the tuna was, but the yellowtail was not bad. I wasn't sure what sauce to choose, so the guy put in some miso and sesame shoyu. The mixture wasn't bad, but I think it could have been better or stronger. I think they have a limited variety of toppings, but I like that they include avocado. You would only have to pay additional $1 if you asked for extra avocado. Most other poke places will charge for getting avocado at all. I'm not sure I enjoy the vibe here. It seems to fit in with the other local businesses here in Orange. It's good for a quick lunch or dinner to go, but not a good place for sit down meals. Ask for a stamp card if you plan on becoming a frequent flyer here. You get the 10th bowl free! read more

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Another poke place has set up shop in small center with Starbucks. More like 3.5 stars, but since their a new business, I'll round up. Their concept is about the same as other poke places where you choose 3 ($8.50) or 5 ($10.50) scoops of fish, a base of white or brown rice, salad, chips, or a wrap in soy paper. Your toppings include avocado, crabmeat, onions, and cucumbers which are all free. They have a lot of different seafood options which include salmon, tuna, spicy tuna, yellowtail, octopus, albacore, shrimp, or crabmeat. Then you choose your sauce which are spicy mayo, sesame shoyu, miso, or hot chili sauce. I opted for a bowl with three scoops over white rice with salmon, tuna, and spicy tuna and with a combination of the spicy mayo and shoyu sauce. I like that they give you free avocado here and it's not an extra cost. The sauce combination I chose really complemented each other and gave my bowl a slight spicy kick. Overall the bowl I had was good, but not the best. The fish seemed relatively fresh. I felt like the amount of rice they gave was a bit small. On their menu, they also have sides like seaweed, gyoza, miso soup, and different sushi rolls you can order. Service was very helpful and sweet. He even gave me a bowl of miso soup for being a first time customer. They also give you a stamp card where your 10th bowl will be free. This is a very small shop with maybe 7 seats inside and a couple tables outside if you opt to dine in. read more

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ISleep P.

2 years ago

Poki ya is a great place to get food tbh. It tastes good and it's cheap. when I went there Owen did a great job with customer service

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I'm not sure why this place is getting such rave reviews for their poke - maybe I went on a off-day? I came here for lunch on a Wednesday and other than one person ahead of me, this place was empty. The owners/workers are friendly - I'll give them that. The poke bowl - despite the many different offerings and toppings - seemed flavorless. I had three scoops of salmon, got all the toppings except for wasabi, and selected spicy mayo for the sauce. The fish tasted fresh, and it comes with your first scoop of avocado for free, but the bowl itself was flavorless. The only differences in the bowl was the texture of the different pieces - and I wasn't sick either, so I know it wasn't me. I was bit disappointed because I had recently transferred to a new workplace nearby and away from my favorite poke lunch spot (Poke Tiki near CHOC), and wanted to find a relatively decent place nearby. I'll probably give them another shot or maybe try their sushi rolls before I never look back - this immediate area has a lot of different options, but the owners/workers were friendly, so they definitely deserve a second visit. read more

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Christian B.

4 years ago

My first job after high school. Not only an incredible experience but Bruce himself is a wizard as a chef! First hand experience I will honestly tell you that his fish is freshly delivered everyday! Iv experimented with my fair share of establishments but Poki Ya is still hands down the best Sushi and Poki in the O.C. A beautiful little hole in the wall right next to Starbucks. It's been years and still; poki ya in my honest opinion is still the BEST! Better than every poki spot within and out of the area! Bruce and his wife are the kindest people you will probably ever meet in the O.C. On top of that! You will NEVER regret coming here. You will only regret not having try this spot sooner. I promise you read more

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Pretty good! Small place inside with only 7 seats. Ordered a regular bowl $9 which came with 3 scoops of fish. I like the option of half and half chips and rice, because too much rice makes the meal bland. Got the albacore, salmon, and yellowtail. Their fish tasted fresh, sauces were good, and they were not stingy on the meat! I like how a scoop of avocado is not extra as well! A good spot if you're craving poke! read more

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Simon L.

4 years ago

Great food, great customer service. I'd keep coming back here if I lived closer. I love Owen read more

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Kristen F.

3 years ago

They are friendly and the food is decent. We really like the bowls and the 3 amigos roll.

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This place is my go-to fast poke spot when I don't want to go far from home. I've been coming here for awhile now because the staff is very friendly and they have also been giving me free miso soup! They also have a cute water dispenser that has cold and hot water. The place is pretty small and there are about 2-3 tables. No restrooms. They were generous with the fish portions and the first scoop of avocado is included! The fish is usually fresh. They mix the sauce in with the fish so everything is evenly coated. Highly recommend this place if you want good portions and fresh fish. read more

Poki Ya - Large poke bowl with miso soup - Seafood Near Me - Orange, California

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James A.

2 years ago

They serve very fresh fish. I have come numerous times before closing and not once have I had a bad experience with the fish. Everything is super fresh and the toppings go very well with the bowls. 5/5 recommend read more

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Gina H.

4 years ago

Went here again today. Best poke bowls around. Owen, a worker, suggested the sauce that he liked and it was delicious.

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The place is a hole in the wall but don't let the small place fool you...the Poki is bomb.com . You must come and try it yourself. #GoodShit read more

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Shane M.

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My bag ripped open as I was walking out, all of my food spilling out onto the asphalt. The guy working here was kind enough to make me a new bowl and crunch roll, free of charge. Didn't have to do that, but I definitely appreciated it and will 100% be coming back here again. Food tastes great btw! read more

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Laila D.

4 years ago

Food is great and the workers hate great with costumer service the ambiance is nice. I really like the poki it's good quality fish.

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Michael B.

4 years ago

My family and I LOVE this place. Everything from the friendly staff, to the excellent food, and even the price is great. We go here atleast a few times a month amd if it was closer to our house, we'd probably go every week. Excellent food at an excellent price. Highly recommend this place to others. read more

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Jay C.

7 years ago

This is my favorite poki bowl in the OC. It's hidden behind the Starbucks on Chapman across from Fred Kelly stadium. I don't eat meat so they offer tamago. It's so yummy. Their dressings are to die for.(half miso half sesame) My husband loves the spicy tuna and crab. It's always fresh. I would eat her everyday if they were opened on Mondays. I love the brown rice and salad combo. Heart healthy They are closed Mondays i would 100% recommend this place. It's such a treasure. Yummy read more

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Maria C.

4 years ago

10/10 would recommend to people interested in trying Poke bowls. Friendly staff and helpful in guiding to make you a bowl based on preference. read more

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Sammy E.

4 years ago

The worker named Caleb was super helpful and nice and portrayed cleanliness. The owner was super nice and seemed like a cool guy. read more

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ryan h.

3 years ago

this is, in my personal opinion, the best poke i've ever had, and i've eaten a lot of poke. their miso sauce is my favorite!!

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Christine D.

5 years ago

Love their poke bowls and that you can also order sushi! I love their fresh selection of fish. Always prompt and quick. read more

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Fay M.

3 years ago

Got the 3 scoop poke bowl, hot night roll, jalapeño bomb, and salmon roll and they were ALL SOOO GOOD! The food is always fresh and the rolls are always much larger compared to other places. Highly recommend this place! Will return again read more

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Marisa C.

5 years ago

This is hands down my favorite spot to grab lunch! The staff here are so nice and accommodating. My go to is the poki bowl as all of the fish is very fresh and the bowls themselves are very filling. They have a pretty good array of toppings and fish to choose from. The only downside is there are just a few tables outside to enjoy your meal at, but either way they keep pretty well on the drive home. Though it doesn't look like much this place is well worth stopping by! read more

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Jim D.

5 years ago

Best place for "to-go" sushi. Avocado roll is delish for avocado lovers and vegans. Cheap. Monster and crunch rolls are good. All fresh ingredients. Rolls can be rolled looser than you like and fall apart when you dip. Only reason to lower the rating to 4 stars. read more

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Debra T.

3 years ago

Food is good and fresh and the guys are super nice really recommend this place. We enjoy the bowls and the sushi. Both are really good.

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Cindy O.

5 years ago

Fresh and delicious poke! I had the spicy shoyu sauce and it couldn't have been better. I will definitely be a regular here.

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Angie H.

5 years ago

Our favorite poki place. Always super fresh fish, amazing customer service and we highly recommend this place!

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3616 E Chapman Ave
Orange, CA 92869
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(714) 538-9900
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Hours

What time does Poki Ya open?

Poki Ya opens at 11:00 AM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

What time does Poki Ya close?

Poki Ya closes at 8:30 PM on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday and Saturday.Poki Ya is closed on Sunday.

Mon-Sat 11:00 AM - 8:30 PMSun Closed

Payment methods

Does Poki Ya take Bitcoin?

No, Poki Ya does not take Bitcoin.

Does Poki Ya take credit cards?

Yes, Poki Ya takes credit cards.

Food & Alcohol

Does Poki Ya have catering options?

Yes, Poki Ya does have catering options.

Does Poki Ya have a drive thru?

No, Poki Ya does not have a drive thru.

Does Poki Ya have a happy hour?

No, Poki Ya does not have a happy hour.

Does Poki Ya serve alcohol?

No, Poki Ya does not serve alcohol.

Indoor Amenities

Does Poki Ya allow dogs?

Yes, Poki Ya allows dogs.

Does Poki Ya have TVs?

Yes, Poki Ya has TVs.

Outdoor Amenities

Does Poki Ya have bike parking?

Yes, Poki Ya has bike parking.

Does Poki Ya have outdoor seating?

No, Poki Ya does not have outdoor seating options.

Does Poki Ya have parking?

Yes, Poki Ya has parking options. Private Lot Parking

Other Amenities

Is Poki Ya wheelchair accessible?

Yes, Poki Ya is wheelchair accessible.

Does Poki Ya have free WiFi?

No, Poki Ya does not have free WiFi.

From the Business

Specialties

Seafood,Hawaiian,fast food

History

Established in 2015.

This is brand new restaurant. We took over Andy Sushi and Roll, and changed to Poke restaurant, a hawaiian style seafood.

Meet the Business Owner: Bruce K.

I'm a chef and owner of Pokiya, and I've been in the japanese restaurant business for more than 12 years. Using my knowledge and experience as a sushi chef, I will provide delicious and healthy seafood to customers.

More Info

Special Hours, Health Score

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Kimchi butter katsu chicken

Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

3.4(479 reviews)

4.1 mi

Very very very disappointed on the customer service and overall experience in the restaurant. First…read morewhen I walk in they say it's gonna be 20 minutes until chicken will be ready. That became 40 mins. Then when I ordered my spam masubi I asked if it was extra cooked like I asked. He stated yes without even checking. When I went to see for myself. It was cold barely even warm. He said would you like a new one and still had to wait another 10-15 minutes. No apologies for the inconvenience and no stress on his end as if he didn't care. Unbelievable human being as he was extremely rude and careless. FYI he bites his nails behind the counter while nippling on food never once would he wash his hand during taking or giving orders. Very below standards completely with being cleanliness or their customer service. I don't recommend this spot to anyone. There are better locations.

If you are a fan of Hawaiian lunch plate for the working person. this spot that will satisfy your…read morecravings. Traditional lunch truck style with lots of good taste in the box lunch. I had the seafood/teri chicken mix combo - 2 scoops of rice , 1 scoop of Mac salad. For light eaters or Senior like me, might be 3 servings. Very filling at a good price during these inflationary times. Not gourmet. Nothing fancy. Just friendly. Not fast food. Mostly cooked to order.Help yourself extra sauce but be polite and not messy. Mahalo to you. Say Hi & thank you to the Guys for me too

Hawaiian bbq chicken and Chicken Katsu

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Business hours. Close 30 min early than on Yelp hours

Poke District

4.3(1.1k reviews)

2.6 mi

Order: Half salmon/ half tuna, white rice/cucumber salad, Wasabilicious (wasabi aioli)…read more This past Friday, I had my first Poke District experience and it was delicious! I've had this place bookmarked forever and I'm so happy I finally got to try it out! I placed a pick up order through DoorDash, which seems like the way to go based on the other reviews that say the wait time can be long when ordering in store. What I noticed when ordering online is the simplicity of these bowls. You don't have to choose between a ton of different toppings, which is refreshing! The salmon and tuna are super fresh and the addition of imitation crab and seaweed salad to the bowl was tasty! Loved the wasabi sauce too! The store was simple and clean. The staff was attentive and had my order ready for me when I arrived. I will definitely be back in the near future for some more delicious poke!

Stopped by Poke District in Orange and overall it was decent. It's located in a strip mall with…read moreplenty of parking which is always a plus around here. Inside was clean, spacious, and had plenty of seating. The fish tasted fresh and the tuna and salmon were really good. My only issue was the lack of protein options compared to a lot of other poke places. If you're mainly a tuna and salmon person, you'll probably be happy here, but sometimes I like having a little more variety in my bowl. Not the biggest fan of the kiosk ordering either. I'm more of a people person and would rather order from someone than try to build everything on a tablet. It also felt a little limiting when trying to customize the bowl exactly how I wanted. Not a bad spot by any means, just didn't fully hit for me personally.

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Salmon, white rice, jay-yo-lee

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Da Hawaiian Kitchen

4.2(1.4k reviews)

11.4 mi

EXCELLENT hawaiian food. Their chili peppa chicken (CPC) is to die for. The plate comes with mac…read moresalad and rice. The chicken bone in thighs are HUGEEE, a 2 pc plate is definitely a sufficient portion. The fried chicken is some of the best, juicy inside and super flaky and crispy outside. The spicy garlic sauce is perfectly sticky and has great flavor. The mac salad is creamy and includes potato. I'd rate the CPC plate 6/5 - DA BOMB! We also got a spam musubi, which was delicious, good spam to rice ratio and yummy sweet sauce. 5/5 musubi. I also tried their DHK bowl which is a huge bowl including poke, kalua pig (or lau lau), seaweed salad, and lomi salmon. I liked that it was an option to try a little bit of everything. The ahi poke was super fresh, with minimal sauce. The seaweed salad was sweet and not very fishy. The kalua pig was tender. The lomi salmon was probably my least favorite because it was pretty salty. I'd rate the DHK bowl a 3/5. Their new menu seems to be focused on CPC chicken with only a few other options. Also note there's no indoor seating, and they only have a couple of picnic tables outside.

Service was nice and friendly, ambience quaint & staff very attentive. Online ordering was easy (…read moreonce you get past Doordash's ridiculous prompts and beggings!!!) The food is good. The skin on the chicken is crispy, the actual meat of the chicken is juicy but not flavorful at all. No salt. Because of this, the chicken gets a five out of 10, with so many great chicken places here in Orange County, and in California for that matter, there is so much competition and other alternatives that you can get that know how to properly brine and seasoned their chicken meat. An online reviewer on YouTube gave this one of the highest praises, which set my expectations probably too high, but, I stand by my review on the Chicken. Also, the macaroni salad is extremely bland, and seems like a waste of calories. The shredded cabbage that the chicken sits on top of, which is one of my favorite things to eat in Hawaiian places and places like this, as the cabbage really soaks up all the chicken drippings and everything, was very bad tasting. It tasted like the bag that it was obviously stored in. Obviously very unfresh and unappealing. I understand, it's hard for a restaurant to keep their cost down, but keeping cabbages on hand and slicing them daily and putting day dots on them is not a hard thing. I worked at restaurants and this is very lazy of this establishment. The cabbage is horrible. This also led to the coleslaw being not worth ordering for four dollars. A big letdown and a big disappointment. Also, I ordered both kinds of chicken, and I couldn't tell the difference between the Peppa Chicken and the other. Also, we got the food to go, and they rapid tightly in paper bags, which makes it sweat, and it ends up being less crispy than it normally would. Again, you guys are a chicken place and you guys should think these things through. Yelp, only allows you five star ratings, and I would give this a 2 1/2 stars out of five stars.