Amazing Hawaiian breakfast food! I came here with some friends on a Monday morning lured in by the loco moco and Hawaiian rolls French toast. Weather was nice so we grabbed a table outside and ordered from a QR code on the table. Sadly, learned they were out of an ingredient for the Hawaiian roll French toast so I got the normal one instead. The waitress was really nice and managed to balance bringing out four water glasses for us. I haven't had French toast in a while but it fulfilled all my childhood memories. The Kalua Pork Hash was soooo tasty too, loved the gravy. Would recommend! read more

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Being a completely new customer in unfamiliar territory, I felt extremely awkward walking into a very small and packed establishment because eye contact was made with two ladies that obviously worked there (more than once) and I received no acknowledgement or even a head nod as I stood somewhat in the middle of the room and heads turned with curious eyes in my direction... all I could do was wait because there was nowhere to go. I quickly sensed that maybe this was where the locals go (every one seated at the tables were happily talking loudly) and I couldn't help but think maybe it was obvious I was not an Alamedian. "Shack" is a perfect label in it's name - it's tiny and intimate with probably a handful of tables. It really brought lots of memories of Hawaii bubbling to my mind. When you first walk through the door the first table is on your left and 3 or 4 other tables follow it along that wall. To your right is the small kitchen/food prep area behind a short wall. Two to three steps forward takes you to the middle of the room. A few more steps forward and then you're in front of the cash register where you order food. This is also basically the other end of the room where the servers are walking in and out to retrieve food orders to serve. So it felt crowded. Ordering went fast - you tell them what you want, you pay, and then they give you a table card and you go find a table. I sat outside. Anyway, they have ube mochi waffles (Gluten-Free!)! That made up for my insecurity. Paired with a mango matcha latte even! That definitely brought it up a few notches. Plus I got to sit outside with a dog! The outdoor area actually looks much smaller when you look at it from outside but once you sit down you realize it's roomy and comfortable. It's also clean out there (not a lot of flies buzzing around during my visit) so plus, plus, plus. They brought my order out and I felt myself relax more as they finally brought out some smiles and friendliness. It may have been the cute Labrador under the table, though. Overall, if you are missing the feels of the islands this is the right place to be! Also, the malasada didn't disappoint. It came out hot and fresh. Nice sugary crisp on the outside and fluffy on the inside. Although not Gluten-Free... read more

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I've come to the conclusion that I am no longer a fan of QR Code ordering, especially when payment is part of the ordering process, for a couple of reasons. We arrived a few minutes after 2pm. We asked for an outside table because we had the dog with us. After being seated with menus and water, we were told that we could order via QR Code or go inside to order. I placed our order via QR Code and paid using an app. Our server was very nice and brought both water and then after asking us, bacon for the dog, which she greatly appreciated. Our entrees were served to us at our table. She got Kai's Plate Lunch with Teriyaki Chicken and Kalua Pork with Fried Rice and a Lilikoi Lemonade to drink. Her order also came with a bowl of Tutu's Mac Salad which was made with spaghetti noodles. I had Syd's Loco Moco with Burger, Portuguese Sausage, two Eggs Over Easy and Gravy on top of Fried Rice. We both enjoyed our meals with the understanding that we would be thirsty for the rest of the day. I found my hamburger, Portuguese Sausage and gravy to be salty. The fried rice was surprisingly good with edamame and bits of red pepper in it. My two Over Easy Eggs were Over Medium as the yolk didn't really run when split open. She said that her Kalua Pork was extremely dry and the Chicken had apparently been marinated for a long time (salty). We both found the Mac Salad interesting. We think we've had this style before but aren't sure. Short spaghetti noodles instead of elbow macaroni and possibly vinegar added. Neither of us was able to finish our order. My wife went inside to get a single clam shell for our leftovers. She was gone quite a long time and when I asked what took so long, she said that the cashier had a hard time getting the receipt out of the printer (lightbulb moment!). I asked if she had paid the bill and she had. I asked to see her receipt and it was for a different amount than what I had paid. I realized the difference was that she had not been charged the $6 upcharge for the second meat on her plate. That also caused an adjustment to the sales tax and gratuity. I told our server that I was afraid that we were going to end up being double charged (this is where i failed miserably). The receipts had two different numbers on them. One was for $70.xx and the other was for $55.xx. The server told me to look at my online receipt and then the in-house receipt. the in- house receipt did not show the last four digits of MY credit card. Of course not, it showed my wife's credit card, which I did not look at until we got home. And of course, when we called the restaurant, they were closed. I never went inside but enjoyed our space outside with Hawaiian Music playing. Loved the vibes but the menu is small and too sodium rich for me. read more

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Cute little spot in Alameda with a decent amount of parking. The indoor dining area is fairly small, but they make up for it with outdoor seating when the weather cooperates. We ordered the All Meat Da Kine Breakfast with fried rice and the Shoyu Ahi Poke Bowl. The breakfast was exactly what you'd expect. It's pretty hard to mess up processed breakfast meats unless you burn them, which thankfully wasn't the case. The eggs were scrambled as requested, and the fried rice was decent. No complaints there. The poke bowl was where I had mixed feelings. The shoyu ahi was good for mainland poke. Let's just say it isn't Foodland poke, but it was enough to satisfy the craving. The toppings, however, felt a little random. The slaw was basically raw cabbage and seemed out of place. The cucumbers and edamame felt more like fillers than ingredients that added anything meaningful beyond texture. Meanwhile, there was a very generous amount of pickled ginger, more than the cucumbers and edamame combined. There was also seaweed salad, though I almost forgot it was there because there was so much less of it than everything else. Would I order the poke bowl again? Probably not. In hindsight, I should have just ordered two breakfast plates and called it a day. That said, don't let my experience stop you. Give it a try for yourself. You may end up liking the poke bowl more than I did. read more

This has been on my list for a bit. My colleague and I decided on this because are both of pinoy decent. The name said it all. the inside of this place is really small, ie the shack part, but there is plenty of parking and ample enough outdoor seating. We got there about 9:30 as previous review say it can be a long wait. There is a traditional menu and a QR code you can order from as well. I'm still a fan of traditional menus. The menu is no overwhelming and I settled on Hawaiian bread french toast with a side of portugeuse sausage and fried rice and an ube latte. Mind you this was not a combo, it was ordered separate. My friend ordered kalbi loco moco and it was good. The fried rice was good as well as the toast and kalbi. We were eying the strawberry cream filled malasadas, but didn't have room for them, but will definitely try them out next time. read more

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Finally decided to try this place. It was good. Definitely giving off authentic Hawaiian vibes. We had the garden breakfast bowl and the pork loco moco. Loco moco oddly was not salty or flavorful enough but still good. I thought the garden bowl was nice with fresh ingredients. We also ordered a couple of fancy coffee drinks and they were good. Regular coffee was fine. There's a few seats inside and more seating outside. Nice place - you should try it. read more

Located on a busy car corner it is literally a small shack . Seating outside very dog friendly. Food was good but downfall was the time it took to arrive at table . Important thing to note is you order food and pay using QR code . Workers come out when food is ready . They don't check on you or follow up so don't expect any service like that. We ordered 4 dishes and only 3 arrived. When I inquire it was just overlooked. I was able to get a refund well I have to wait 3-5 business days. Great music genre playing but I would suggest playing the music videos on tv versus a surfing loop that is only a few minutes long. Great place to eat if you're in the area and want a nice brunch but I wouldn't drive out of my way . read more

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After our 25-30 minute drive we arrived and parking is pretty small and compact.. since they are dog friendly we made our reservation and were seated outside. We ordered through our phones but we were slightly disappointed because some of the items were "sold out" when we placed our order online but people ordered with the employee at the front for those items. We didn't know until the end unfortunately, we thought sold out meant... sold out. All except me got our entire order on time. My side of meat came out but my side of rice never came out and since we were in the patio we didn't get checked on so I ended up having to go in to let them know. I ordered a chai latte with them at the front as well due to me not being able to order online. Once my rice was finally served they cleared our table along with the utensils so I didn't get to try the rice, I asked for a Togo box and we left. With family born & raised in Hawaii we were excited to come out to try as a family but unfortunately I wish I had better things to say. The food was nice, the kalbi had a bit too much fat on it for my liking... I wouldn't likely make my way out to come back but it was an experience for sure. read more

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Stopped by this spot for a quick lunch about 15 min from Kaiser SL and it was such a nice experience! Very small little shack right on the corner of a fairly busy backroad so you gotta be careful coming out of the parking lot if cars are rounding the corner quickly. Right away we noticed they had a guitar player singing songs on the outdoor patio. We ordered our food and grabbed a table outside to enjoy the music. Everything we ordered was delicious and definitely felt like we were eating on the island. We got the Syd's Loco Moco which is with the standard burger patty (they also offer it with kalbi ribs or kalua pork or a combo), Hawaiian chili, and hawaiian roll french toast. the french toast was a great balance to the other saltier savory dishes. I think the only thing I wasn't a fan of was the edamame in the fried rice, the texture stood out too much and had it been a little softer i think it would've blended better. We also enjoyed our refreshing drinks. they had so many drink options, it was hard to pick just one but i enjoyed the guava matcha latte. read more

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Super delicious and I love hawaiian comfort food! The wait was super long tho... an hour wait, but they told us in advance. Got the kalbi loco moco with over easy eggs. The loco moco sauce was great with the meat and rice, and the kalbi was tender and flavorful! read more

Shaka Shack - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

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Whenever you are in the Oakland or surrounding area and want some aloha spirit in your life, you must check out Shaka Shack! This food is delicious. We ordered the poke bowl and the loco moco. We also got a malasada. The burger patty was seasoned well. The bowl was packed with delicious ingredients. I needed help eating it, there was so much food! The customer service was filled with Aloha Spirit. Ordering was easy at the counter. This hidden gem is worth checking out. We went around opening time when there was only 1 other customer. As lunch time came around, this place got busy. It seemed like a local favorite. A big crowd (party of 6) called ahead of time and reserved a table. I liked that they did that. There's indoor and outdoor seating and a parking lot to park in. Overall, check out Shaka Shack for the Hawaiian style food, ambiance and spirit! read more

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Definitely make reservations! We ordered the ube latte, iced Mac nut latte for drinks. It was nice, flavor comes out more with the hot latte. We ordered the burger loco moco with fried rice. It was fine, not amazing not bad. The Hawaiian roll French toast was good flavor, but mostly became mushy. The Mac salad was different. We had a mix up with the loco moco which they resolved. The service was nice enough. Although I noticed other tables items were forgotten and/or waited a lonnnnng time. The wait time was far too long in my opinion. Another party's items were served before ours, we ordered the same items and they came after us. We ordered the masala's sampler to go at the end of our meal, it took 30+ minutes. The masaladas (not pictured) were really good! All in all, definitely try once, but you must make a reservation. Expect to wait. Know what you want before going. You must order at the counter or be seated and order through the QR code. We couldn't find the QR code anywhere posted. read more

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My cousin and I came to Shaka Shack for breakfast after he picked me up from the airport. This place has been on our "must try" list, plus I wanted to treat him for picking me up. When arriving the inside was packed. We ended up sitting outside next to the outdoor heaters. The staff was nice enough to turn them on for us, even though we were to only ones there. We scanned the QR code for the menu and placed our orders. We went with the following items: - Kid sized loco moco - Lilikoi malasada - Kimchi cucumbers - Big kahuna loco moco - Mac nut latte My cousin's order of rhe kid sized loco moco and kimchi satisfied his cravings. He doesn't eat much. We did split the lilikoi malasada and it tasted amazing! The mac nut latte had the hints of coconut and macadamia flavoring that wasn't overpowering, which made the latte enjoyable. The big kahuna loco moco was a very generous portioned dish! Besides the loco moco it also came with spam and portuguese sausage. I opted to have fried rice served with this dish. I'm glad that I was able to finish that in one sitting. It was that good! read more

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If you haven't tried Shaka Shack yet, you need to go. The shack is so cute, and colorful and definitely gives you the Hawaiian vibe and feel, without leaving the bay. The staff is so kind, friendly, and extremely helpful. You do place your order first and find seating yourself, or you can sit down at a table that has a QR code and order from that. I tried the big kahuna, hawaiian french toast, side of spam (came with rice), and a spam musubi. The big kahuna was a lot of food! It was delicious and everything was cooked to perfection, however the gravy was a bit overpowering and dominated the dish. The hawaiian french toast was perfect. The right amount of sweetness. I do wish there was a combo that came with eggs and maybe a side of protein, but there's options to order extra. The side of spam reminded me of being a kid and having that for breakfast. The spam was cooked perfectly and had a some crispy edges to it. You can't go wrong with trying a spam musubi here either. It held so well together after biting into it and I completely devoured it.. I should've got 3 more! Anyway, can't wait to be back! It's delicious and makes me feel like I am on the islands. read more

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This place was so ono. From the first bite, I could tell the food was made with a lot of care. Everything was flavorful and super hearty. It's the kind of meal that keeps you full for hours or skip lunch if you're having this for breakfast. The customer service was really friendly, and the whole spot had a relaxed, welcoming feel. It honestly felt like you were getting a little taste of the islands just walking in or dining at Aunty's house. The portions are huge, definitely big enough to share, but also perfect if you just want to treat yourself and skip lunch because it's that filling. They were really generous with the kalbi with about four solid pieces on the plate that were all tender and well-seasoned. The brown gravy was rich and had great depth of flavor, and it paired perfectly with the two eggs and big scoops of rice. It's located on the quieter, more industrial side of town, so it's not super busy, which actually made the experience even better. You don't have to worry about parking unlike dining along Park Street as they have their own lot. If there is no room inside, you can post up outside in the patio area and enjoy the sun/scenery. You can just sit back, enjoy the island music playing, and really take in the vibe while you eat. read more

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My cousin and I came by this weekend bc we heard about this spot from Instagram a few weeks ago. We got there around 12:30 on a Sunday and it was popping!! It felt like perhaps they were understaffed as some tables were unoccupied but not yet bussed and when we ordered our food we were told they were out of the kalua hash, fried rice, and malasadas (turns out they weren't actually out of the latter bc we saw later tables able to order, so that was disappointing). They gave us the heads up that the kitchen was backed up and we may have to wait 30 min for our food but it didn't actually take that long. Our food was really good and the portions were pretty generous. Loved the loco moco! I think they're still adjusting to the recent boost in guests but I look forward to coming back for another visit! Shoooooots read more

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This place felt like stepping into a cute brunch spot in Hawaii, but unfortunately it didn't quite hit the mark for me. Drinks: Iced coconut latte - Good, but not anything out of the ordinary. Iced mac nut latte - Interesting flavor that leaned more banana-nut than macadamia, which caught me off guard. Food: Ube French toast - The highlight of the meal. Delicious, fluffy, and nicely balanced with ube flavor. Extra syrup wasn't necessary. Kai's plate lunch (short ribs & kimchi cucumbers) - The short ribs had a lot of fat and could've used more seasoning. I was especially disappointed in the kimchi cucumbers, which lacked crispness and flavor. Loco moco - Needed more seasoning overall and more rice to balance out all the gravy. Spam musubi - Too much rice and not enough moisture. I really wanted to love this place, but it ultimately fell short. The staff was very kind and welcoming, though the service was quite slow. I understand it was a busy Sunday brunch and the kitchen space is small, but overall the experience didn't blow me away. read more

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Solid Hawaiian food on the main island of ....Alameda. This is the furthest east of the Hawaiian islands... about a 5.5 hour flight from its closest Hawaiian neighbor. Ha... fooled yah! Shaka Shack is on the main island near the Park Street Bridge and this little shack, maybe seats 14 peeps at the most, has been serving island style food for a few years. The place has a parking lot and is an order at the counter and they'll bring food to you joint, where you can get Loco Moco, Kalua Pork, Malasadas, Shave Ice, and Ube Lattes. We went on a quiet Tuesday for lunch and had the Big Kahuna Loco Moco and the two meat Kai's Special. The former has hamburger, egg, gravy, rice, Portuguese sausage, and Kalaua Pork. The latter had Spicy chicken and Kalua Pork. We both liked the Kalua Pork the best as it was moist and not overly salty. The hamburger was over salted while the brown gravy on the loco moco was perfect. Also had two good lattes, one hot and one cold. Quaint place with a real island ambiance. Mellow interior colors of yellow and green like if you were in a Hawaiian shack. read more

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Loco Moco definitely had me feeling loco . The food was super savory and we devoured our meals--but I could've gone without the fried rice to cut a little back on the sodium lol. Everything is made to order, so it does take some time, but the food comes out hot and fresh, which made the wait worth it. You order and pay first, then they give you a letter to place on your table so they can deliver your food. Reservations are available online, or you can just walk in and grab any open table. I liked the drink selection--mimosas plus a variety of latte flavors. I ordered the mac nut iced latte, which was smooth and not overly sweet. We also ordered musubis to go--very filling and packed with rice, maybe a little rice-heavy for my taste. The staff was friendly and energetic, and the atmosphere was fun and lively. Overall, a great experience with bold flavors, and I'd definitely come back to try other menu items. read more

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If you're missing food from Hawaii this is the spot to go to!! This is way better flavor. I had a place that has short ribs rice and eggs. Ribs has a sweet flavor with a bit of pepper flakes. Then daughter had a plate with spam Portuguese sausage fried rice with potatoes and eggs. These two dishes no complaint. . I also order Hawaiian French toast it has great flavor you don't need to add syrup at all. But I feel need improvement they were like soggy. I took my left overs home but in oven but still felt soggy. "Like bread pudding". To drink I ordered a lemonade mimosa. If you like sweet this is the drink was mostly sweet can't taste the champagne in it. Also ube matcha latte daughter has she loved it drank it all. Service was quick and great. I like the layout of the place felt that I was in Hawaii again. I will come here again the Vietnamese coffee caught my eyes. read more

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This place is located on a quaint little corner in Alameda. We went right when they opened so that we didn't get caught in the morning rush. You order inside and then they will bring the food to wherever you are sitting. It's really small inside, with not much seating. There is plenty of seating outdoors though. Most of the people in our group got the galbi loco Moco. I would recommend this dish. Everything came out in a timely manner. Everything was nice and saucy and the meat was so tender. Eggs were nice and cooked to jammy perfection. If you are ever in the Alameda area come check this place out and support! read more

Shaka Shack - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here after great hike in the Oakland hills. Service was great. People was friendl and place was busy but not too busy. It's in a small looking house in the corner of a street. Turned it to restuarant. Portion of the food was alot. Food tasted amazing. Gravy was Ono!. Will definitely be back if we are around in Alameda! read more

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First time here Made reservations on Yelp but reservations were not needed, there was a table available upon arrival Inside is small but there is outdoor seating available You go to the cashier and order your food at the register Food is taken to your table Inside is nicely decorated Employees are courteous Menu is easy to read and there are a lot of options Alcohol situation is mimosas and beer only There is a small private parking lot One Tv inside playing sports no volume Food is good Prices for food are reasonable but not for coffee cus why is a cup of black coffee $5.50 that is kinda wild Would I come back again YES read more

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Stopped by Shaka Shack in Alameda and was seriously impressed. The food was fresh, flavorful, and made to order. The portions were generous, and everything tasted high quality. The staff was welcoming, friendly, and made the whole experience even better with their great customer service. The atmosphere is laid-back and perfect for grabbing a quick meal or hanging out with friends. If you're looking for delicious food, great service, and a spot worth coming back to, I definitely recommend Shaka Shack. I'll be back for sure! read more

Shaka Shack - Steak (Kalbi) & Eggs. & mango matcha - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Came here after our hike and we were hungry!! Shaka Shack did not disappoint. We enjoyed everything we ordered. It was plentiful and flavorful. We ordered POG and the kids liked it. IPOG mimosa is okay..can't really taste the champagne. Lastly, we ordered the Malasadas at the end of our meal. Our favorite flavor is the Lilikoi. The staff are very friendly. They indoor and outdoor seating which was nice. Saw some dogs outside, so i assume this restaurant is dog friendly. There is also good amount of parking space for customers. read more

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1 Breakfast burrito w/bacon + Iced latte w/ube + $5 tip = $37. Food was cool. $37 for a one person breakfast is outrageous. But, I'm always rooting for small businesses. I wish them luck. read more

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Quick and friendly service. Food was delicious and place was clean. They were very busy on a Saturday morning, but we didn't mind the wait. We were able to get a table inside after hang out at an outside table for a while. Would recommend the short rib loco moco with fried rice! Would not get the malasadas again. read more

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Always love to try Hawaiian food so when I heard about this place, I was excited. The atmosphere is casual and sort of feels like you're on the islands. The loco moco was good but the gravy is not what you'd expect - very light and thin. The hamburger was cooked medium rare so that was nice. The fried rice cup was a nice size for a side and had edamame and two types of meat in it. The Kalua pork hash was good but a little soggy. We bought one malasada to try and it was a pretty good malasada. Crispy on the outside and soft inside with a good amount of filling (we chose coconut but they had a lot of options). read more

Shaka Shack - Malasada, loco moco, Fried Rice Cup, Kalua Pork Hash - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Love this cute lil hawaiian restaurant. They had a parking lot and patio seating and indoor seating. The inside is quite small but i would prefer sitting out in the patio instead. You can either order at the cashier, or you can sit down wherever you'd like and you order from the QR code where you also pay which makes it so much faster and easier and they will bring the food out to you. I ordered the Kalbi Rib loco moco and OMG this one was a hit, i never finish my meals and usually take it to go but nope not this one, the ribs were seasoned to perfection it was tender and the gravy was delicious. My boyfriend ordered the poke bowl, it unfortunately had a lot more rice and could've used more sauce in my opinion but the ingredients were very fresh. We also ordered a ube matcha latte and it was sweet and perfect for a hot day. I would definitely be back again to try other menu items! read more

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Fantastic Hawaiian food spot in Alameda! A must try if you are in the bay. This is a good spot to grab outdoor seating and have a hearty meal. They do offer some indoor seating but sitting outside in the sun and in that quiet area is the best. Service is pretty quick even on busy days. Trust me you will have a big portion and might need to share or pack some food for a second meal. read more

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Been wanting to try this spot and so glad I did. Although a small looking shack, they have lots of seating outdoors as well where you can soak in some weekend sunlight. Food was delicious and fresh--it had elements that made it feel like a home cooked Hawaiian meal rather than a commercialized Hawaiian "fast" food. The main downside is that the service is SLOW. We waited for 50 minutes (literally!!) for our food. I looked around and other patrons were also getting antsy waiting for their food. I read other reviews praising their fast service but sadly we didn't experience this on our Saturday lunch run. Food: - Kai's Plate Lunch w/ Kalua Pork: 3.5/5 I opted for fried rice and was very glad I did. The pork blended very nicely with the rice. Also got a side of the spaghetti salad and it was SO GOOD. Sadly portion size was small or incomplete...there was barely much rice and the plate was partially empty...see photo. Otherwise a 4 star for me. - Loco Moco Hash: 3/5 The meat was dry for this dish, but the gravy was delicious. It wasn't too salty and overpowering. I will say though, the whole dish is dependent on the gravy but if I had elements of it on its own, it'd be too dry. - Ube Waffles: 4/5 SO YUMMY and I love the QQ texture. Perfect sweetness too! I just wish it was slightly crisp on the outside but it was kinda soggy already. I definitely wanna come next time again and see if service is faster bc I did thoroughly enjoy the meal! This would've been a 4 for me if that was the case! read more

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Stopped by for brunch and love the HAWAIIAN vibe, friendly staff, and food. Tried the following: - big kahuna loco moco: **** wanted to tried this cuz it has a little bit of the different meats (kalua pork, burger patty, sausage) over fried rice served w/2 eggs - ube mochi ***it was good mochi texture w/ube flavor Overall, it was nice to be transported to Hawaii for a quick service meal. The food is nowhere as good as places in Hawaii, but it's authentic. It was an enjoyable experience. read more

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It was a bit of a surprise when I found out about this place, especially in Alameda! Shaka Shack's location is a bit outside of the main centers of Alameda, but that's what gives this hidden, hole in the wall spot its deserving recognition! I love an authentic, very heavy, food-coma inducing Hawaiian meal and this is exactly the place for it! Everything that we ordered here, we loved and enjoyed so much. The lilikoi juice was so refreshing. The malasadas took me back to my Hawaii trips where I get so excited to finally get my malasada fixes. The plate lunch...was the meal that put me to sleep. It was Kalbi short ribs, the mac salad, the kalua pork... so perfect, so delicious. If you ever find yourself somehow wandering around Alameda, I recommend visiting this place! Great food, and amazing service! read more

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Pretty good food. Downside for me- So you know, you have to order at the front or on a QR code at the table. If you order on the QR code and they run out of an item, then they don't know how to refund you.( At least at that moment) Good thing I had a substitution. What if I didn't? Be ready Anyway, the food was good, nice folks, live music playing Sunday (don't know the schedule) read more

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There's a parking lot so it was easy to access the restaurant. You order first and then you get a letter/number to put on your table. The staff are nice. I like the outdoor seating because I can bring my dog ;) and the umbrella gave him shade. I did get sunburn but at least my pup didn't LOL there's shadier spots but they were taken or the tables weren't cleared at the time. I ordered a squirt's kalua pork loco moco and asked for the gravy to be on the side in case we don't like the sauce. I'm glad we asked for the gravy on the side because we got to give some pork to my dog. The pork is nice and tender and not salty at all. You can dip the gravy since it's on the side. The spicy pokeball was good but I wish it had more sauce! I ate it up! It had a mixture of some spring mix and cabbage mix. The spam musubi was good too. My mom ate that UP! I couldn't decide between a banana latte and a ube latte so one of the staff said I can mix it and it was DELICIOUS! I like how they don't put an absurd amount of ice in the latte. Will definitely come back! read more

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Visited with 5 friends. We made reservations, but unfortunately we visited when there was a lot of traffic from the city. My entire group was late, but they still accommodated us. They had a nice dog-friendly covered patio. Ordered via the QR code at the table. Food was served very quickly. Ube Waffle - The waffle was a bit dense and dry. The side fruit was sweet. Loco Moco - Hamburger patty was cooked well. The egg was cooked over easy and still runny. The gravy was smooth, thick and coated the rice and each bite well. The loco moco is served with their own version of mac salad using spaghetti with chunks of potato. I found the texture odd and did not finish it. Lilikoi Malasada - The dough was light and well fried but the cream lacked the passionfruit tart flavor. Overall, the food was just ok. The location had a nice vibe and the covered patio with a parking lot is a plus. I wouldn't go out of my way to visit but would visit if I was in the area. There are a few other dishes, I would like to try. We made reservations but didn't necessarily need it. read more

Shaka Shack - Hawaiian Near Me - Alameda, California

Stopped in to try a sampling of their menu. Ordered a strawberry lilikoi malasada donut ($5), side of fried rice ($5), hot lava chicken musubi ($5), and side of kalbi beef ribs ($11). Malasada was delicious and they didn't skimp on the filling (Recommended). Fried rice was not bad, it was a very small portion with some edamame, spam, portugese sausage, and scallions sparsely mixed in. The side of kalbi beef ribs (1 slice) also had a few bites of white rice included underneath. While it tasted OK, the portion was smaller than expected. I did enjoy the hot lava chicken musubi - it had a vinegary spicy (like tabasco) kick to it. Other musubi choices include spam, portuguese sausage, and teriyaki chicken. What is interesting is that you can substitute the musubi rice with fried rice for $1 extra. If I were to return, I'd definitely get another malasada donut, musubi and maybe try their other dishes (like the kahlua pork, ube waffles, and/or loco moco breakfast). The venue is very cozy with about 4 tables inside and an outdoor/roofed side patio with seating for about 10-15 more. You order at the counter and they bring the order to your table if you're eating there. Note: Outside entrance has a couple steps, so the main seating and order counter is not really accesible for people in wheelchairs. There is a side/outdoor patio on level ground with seating that is more accessible. They're open until early afternoon for breakfast and lunch only. Cute spot on the edge of Alameda, across the street from a small shopping plaza with the Dollar Store, next to the Park Street bridge intersection. read more

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Went on a brunch date with my bf yesterday and wow everything on the menu looked so delicious! It's a cute little shack with few seatings inside and outside. There was also live music while people ate, I thought that was so cute! It was busy when we got there that's usually a good sign. read more

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Broke da Mouth good y'all! Yo, Alameda, you need to eat here, seriously! The Shaka Shack is so cute! The owners & staff are all welcoming. They are making delicious food! Delicious malasadas, some Ube, some Lilikoi. They were warm, perfectly cooked, honestly better than any I've had at Leonards or anywhere else. We had scrumptious ube waffles, super scrumptious. Loco mocos were off the chain too! Masubi had a sweetness, which made them delicious! Poke is fresh, perfectly seasoned. We tried so much! Coming back soon for shaved ice with coconut ice cream. We are loving this new Aloha spirit establishment, serving seriously fantastic food! read more

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I've been wanting to try this place since it opened, so since my sister also wanted to try it out for her birthday, we decided to join in. It was great that we were able to make reservations because I wasn't sure if it was going to be packed. Since we came during the Art & Wine festival, there weren't too many people there. We got good seats outside by the music, which was a plus. Once we sat down, we didn't know the procedure, but saw a QR code so we ordered. We had two phones, so once we placed our order, the other party couldn't order anymore. They went inside to order instead. Each time we wanted more items, we had to place in a new order, which is a little inconvenient. Most restaurants have a QR system where you can order as you go and pay at the end. The staff seemed nice enough when we asked questions, but don't expect them to check in. You order, get your food, and that's it. Food We ordered -Syd's loco moco with kalua pork 4/5 pork was salty, but if you eat enough rice, it'll be ok The Mac salad is made with spaghetti noodles and was not the best -poke bowl 3/5 very large portion, but also the rice to fish ratio was a 70/30. I think since hubby left out most of the veggies, it was imbalanced. It was just ok. -mimosas 3/5 too much juice to bubbly ratio, but they had great flavors. The keikis seemed to like their sliders with fruit and ube waffles, so that was great. I really wanted to love this place, but there are still some kinks that they can work out, however, they are still new. Usually Hawaiian places offer more aloha vibes and I didn't get much of it here. I'm glad I was able to try it and hope after a couple of years, things will improve. read more

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