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    Aloha Eats

    4.1 (1.1k reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Open 11:00 am - 9:00 pm
    Updated over 3 months ago

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    ALOHA EATS ATMOSPHERE

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups

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    Angel W.

    Great and affordable Hawaiian food. Came in for lunch with my friends on Saturday--no wait time. Service was quick. The food was delicious, and for the amount you get, it's very affordable. They have some seating for dine-in, but it's not a big restaurant. I ordered the Mochiko Chicken (mini) and BBQ Beef (mini). They both come with one scoop of rice, one scoop of mac salad, and raw cabbage as the side vegetable. Each comes with a good portion of meat! Mochiko chicken - 5/5 - chicken is crispy outside juicy inside, not too salty. BBQ beef - 4/5 - favor is very good but it's too salty, l think I need at least two scoop of rice to finish this dish.

    Mochiko Chicken
    Quincy C.

    Perfect little meat and rice restaurant with good portion options and killer price. Rating 9/10. Price per Person $13 Pros: Tasty, Quick, Cheap Different. Cons: No parking, somewhat salty, simple interior, simple self service.

    Chicken Katsu Loco
    Em K.

    Aloha Eats took me back to being in Hawaii! I got the chicken katsu loco moco and it was delicious with great flavors. The portions were generous basically 2 meals. The POG juice was bomb and the perfect pairing. Even on a busy Friday night, the wait was relatively short and totally worth it for how fresh everything tasted. I appreciated the amount of seating available in the store too, so we could sit and enjoy our meal. This place hits the spot when you're craving Hawaiian food, and I'll definitely be back soon!

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    Emily T.

    Dang, first time trying Hawaiian food and this place is so good??? Luckily, I did go with someone from Hawaii and they were able to recommend everything. We got the chicken Katsu, Spam Musabi, hamburger steak, aloha juices, and some sort of coconut gelatin. I was obsessed with the chicken. It was extremely fresh and had such crunchy Panko breadin. The sauce that came with it was kind of sweet and tangy. The Musabi was also really nicely cooked with a slight char and great teriyaki flavor. Both entrées come with two scoops of rice and Mac salad. You just gotta mix everything up and pour the gravy on it and go to town??? Honestly, this is the perfect comfort food and the staff are super kind, the interior feels like an old Hawaiian house and I definitely want to go back to try other dishes!

    Claire C.

    Tried this place for the first time a few weeks ago and it was SO GOOD. I was so surprised to see an authentic Hawaiian place in the Midwest of all places! There's a lot of seating inside and the server was very friendly and knowledgeable of the menu. We got the Chicken Katsu, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, and a Pass-O-Guava juice. Everything we got was delicious and the chicken katsu was perfectly crispy. The portions were HUGE and I had a ton of left overs. The chicken was still crispy when I reheated it the next day. Definitely recommend and absolutely will be back!

    Pork Katsu w/Beef Combo
    Eugene B.

    First of all, the staff is amazing! Friendly, enthusiastic, and helpful. The interior has a hint of local Hawaiian vibe which felt nice. The Spam Musubi didn't taste like the Spam brand. If you grew up on "two scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad", be prepared to order more on the side. The scoop portion is basically half of a standard scoop. The rice was on the dry side. The bbq beef is shredded beef which is ok. I prefer meat that I can cut into. The Chicken Katsu is thin.

    Rachel A.

    First time here, good authentic Hawaiian food and great service. Would highly recommend. We tried: 2 types of SPAM Musubis Small Loco Moco Just like the one in HI Hurricane Fries Chicken Katsu/HI BBQ Chicken plate Shrimp/HI BBQ Chicken plate

    Jane V.

    We had a perfect meal at Aloha Eats The food took us back to our trip to hawaii. Their food is definitely different from your typical casual counter service restaurant. The only difference in the many plates versus the large plates is an extra scoop of rice and extra protein. The mini plates are more than enough for a full meal. Here's what we ate: Hurricane fries (highly recommended) fries topped with Teriyaki glaze, Sriracha mayo, and Furikake (rice seasoning). Shrimp Shumai (really delicious with a dash of soy sauce). Pork Katsu mini plate Fried shrimp mini plate Fried shrimp with bbq beef combo plate If you're looking for something different that is nutritious and delicious, be sure to stop by @aloha_eats

    Loco Moco
    Pan J.

    Authentic Hawaiian food in the Lincoln Park area! The food is a little heavy and kind of expensive but so filling and you always have leftovers. The Mac salad is phenomenal and there's so many yummy options and sides that I want to go back to try. The seating inside is a little limited but we were able to fit 8 pulling tables together on a Sunday night.

    Myra Y.

    It's been 17 yrs since my last review! Over the years Aloha Eats has remained consistent and will forever take me back to Hawaii with each visit. I brought my daughters with me recently and it has now been declared their favorite. If I lived closer, we would be here everyday.

    Otto V.

    It's so great to find authentic hawaiian food in the city. A complete nutritious meal that covers most of the food groups. Portions are a good size, and even the mini plates are enough to fill you up. Here's what we ate: Shrimp Shumai Hurricane Fries Fried Shrimp mini plate Pork Katsu mini plate Fried shrimp with BBQ Beef combo plate Most plates come with rice, macaroni salad, and cabbage. You get to pick your protein. Nutritious and delicious too

    Combo plate with chicken katsu and bbq beef
    Clarissa C.

    I just LOVE Hawaiian food!! Bf lived in Hawaii a few yrs and said it's authentic! This spot does take a while to make food (15-20 minutes minimum), so don't come here in a rush. Combo plate with chicken katsu and beef - loved the generous servings of everything!! Macaroni salad was spot on, chicken katsu came with the best katsu sauce ever (more runny than usual and tangy/sweet), but I didn't love the bbq beef. Didn't expect it to be minced and so grainy. Loco moco - absolutely perfect sauce to protein. Beef patties were so flavorful, gravy was just the right thickness. Note to self: get loco moco next time!

    Hurricane Fries
    Hannah H.

    Aloha Eats is conveniently located on Clark Street. I had a wonderful first experience there recently. The menu was bigger than expected. The best part is you can order their lunch boxes any time of the day. I highly recommend starting with their Hurricane Fries, these were unreal. The bbq beef was delicious and so was the chicken Katsu. Get a side of curry to dip the chicken in, it adds delicious flavor. I also enjoyed that the meal came with Mac salad and rice! It was all such a nice combination. I can't wait to go back and try more menu items. The staff were very friendly and it was clean inside. You can also order them for take out, they are fast!

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    The food is authentic as it comes and the service is excellent! I LOVE THE MAC SALAD!

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    One of my favorite places in the city. The food is so good and reminds me of being on the islands.

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    Food is so delicious every time! Service is fast and everyone's so friendly. Also the portions are super generous.

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