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    Aloha Express

    4.8 (101 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Open • 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Joseph G.

    Aloha Express had great food and wonderful service! This was our first time coming here and we were pleasantly surprised. Despite how busy the restaurant was, we got our food really quick and hot. They went out of their way to accommodate seating arrangements for our family of 5, and even gave our girls coloring sheets and crayons to keep them busy. Everyone was a pleasure in the restaurant and all helped us out! The food was just as good, or better, than L&L BBQ. Needless to say, we will absolutely be back!

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    Victor S.

    This is my first visit to Aloha Express. To say the least, my experience was superb. The service was fast and friendly, despite the fact that they're training a new employee (and she did a great job). They have a wide selection of appetizers, entrées and drinks to choose from. I ordered the Aloha BBQ mix, the Spam Musubi and the crispy shrimp. The BBQ mix was amazing I had a nice sweet yet flavorful bite. The spam was delicious. The saltiness of the spam paired well with the sweetness of the rice. The shrimp had a nice crisp and it was very tasty in the Yum Yum sauce. The ambience of the restaurant was cozy and cute and had lots of Hawaiian decor. Had seating capacity for about 30 to 40 people. The entrées prices are a reasonable $13-$15 and the portions were definitely not skimpy.

    Chicken Katsu mini meal
    Darien C.

    Aloha Express Hawaiian BBQ definitely deserves more than five stars! Their food is delicious and their customer service is on point. I love the vibe of their restaurant, feels very authentic. I got the chicken katsu mini meal and it's definitely a big portion of food! Highly recommend it, the chicken was perfect and the scoop of rice and macaroni salad were the right size. My husband and I also shared the crab Rangoon and spam musubi. Honestly their food is priced very fairly for the good portion that you get! Highly recommend!

    Teriyaki Chicken Bowl
    yvette s.

    First timer here I came in on a Saturday around 4 ish it's very small inside but has a decent seating area They have a great menu selection and great selection of drinks and pastries Customer service was great The guava cake was so good moist and not too sweet if your not into sweet things My husband got the chicken teriyaki bowl huge portions definitely shareable if you don't eat too much I got the aloha plate was also huge comes with three meats two scoops of white rice and macaroni salad it was all very delicious Will be back soon

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    Binh T.

    Aloha Express Hawaiian BBQ is a fantastic new find on Old Fort Parkway. If you've been missing that authentic island vibe, this place hits the spot. The atmosphere is welcoming, and the food truly captures that Hawaiian comfort spirit--making it a standout "gem" that doesn't quite feel like your typical Middle Tennessee eatery. The Highlights: * Aloha BBQ Mix Combo: The portions here are incredibly generous. I had the combination with the BBQ chicken and beef (Kalbi style). The grilled chicken was a highlight--perfectly cooked and full of flavor. The Kalbi beef was also great, reg beef is tender but personally a bit on the salty side; however, once you eat it with the white rice, it balances out . * The Sides: The combo comes with the classic scoops of rice and a solid macaroni salad, along with some steamed veggies. It's exactly the kind of plate lunch that transports you back to Hawaii. * Grilled Salmon Salad: My wife opted for the salmon salad and was very impressed. It came with two generous pieces of well-cooked salmon and a large portion of fresh greens. * The Sauces: They offer a great variety of dipping options. Between the ranch, the sweet glaze, and the spicy mayo (yum sauce), there's a flavor profile for everyone. The Experience: The service was really friendly and the overall vibe is very pleasant. It's the kind of place that leaves you satisfied both in terms of quality and quantity. They also have some tempting sweet options and appetizers like Spam Musubi and Takoyaki that I haven't tried yet but definitely plan to on the next visit. The Verdict: I'm very pleased with this first visit. If you're looking for quality Hawaiian BBQ with big portions and fair prices, Aloha Express is a must-try. I'm definitely coming back to explore more of the menu!

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    Vorrachith P.

    Food was delicious!! Service was great. Love the vibrant atmosphere. This is a just try!!!

    Chicken katsu and kalua pork with fried rice and mac salad
    Jeff M.

    Hawaiian food is amazing. Tastes so traditional and authentic. We have been here many times. Everything on the menu is good. The staff is friendly and welcoming. Aloha

    Chicken Katsu, Mac salad, Spam Musubi (2pcs)
    Aly S.

    Aloha is right. We live in Franklin, but will make the drive as often as possible to get the taste of Hawaii whenever we are missing the island. They know what they're doing and make you feel like Ohana the moment you walk in.

    Dailoc N.

    This place is great and everyone needs to know about it! I've only been a couple times so far but everything I've had has been awesome. Had the fish and shrimp combo and the BBQ mix, and both were fresh and delicious! Flavorful and cooked to perfection, couldn't have asked for better. Combos come with rice and macaroni salad which were great compliments on both platters. Portions are huge so you'll have plenty for a second meal. Staff were very nice, frequently walking around checking on people to see if anyone needed anything. Store is a little small but most people seemed to pick up and go so there were no problems getting a table. This will be a place I'll be frequenting for sure.

    Two sauces that came with the Aloha BBQ Mix.
    Arieanne Y.

    Okay, let me just say, the food is so good you'll be thinking about it all night long. We all got the same thing, the Aloha BBQ Mix and let me tell you, it was amazing. Now, if meat is an option, I'm not ordering chicken. Why? Because it feels wrong, that's why. Sacrilegious. Abomination. You get my point. But when I tasted this chicken. Oh my goodness, it was so good, I didn't realize it was chicken. Let me tell you, that chicken was amazing. AMAZING. The beef. AMAZING. Everything had salt and was seasoned. Thank you! The rice. AMAZING. I have one complaint. The Macaroni Salad was plain. I was expecting it to be a little sweet, but it wasn't so it threw me all the way off. I smothered it in the two sauces that came with it. That made it a lot better. Cause them sauces are... they good. They really good. Anyways, I'll be back cause that food was amazing. It was AMAZING. Don't change a thing! Except maybe they Macaroni Salad recipe, BUT NOTHING ELSE! NOTHING! IT IS AMAZING! Also, I hate cabbage, but that cabbage was good. Seriously, CHANGE NOTHING!

    Hawaiian bbq beef
    Breanna H.

    The food is absolutely amazing and has so much flavor. We tried it for the first time today, definitely going back! Super sweet staff and the owner is the sweetest. Everything was fresh and delicious we tried a lot of different dishes and they were all sooo good. Please give this place a try!

    Teriyaki Chicken, Kalua Pork, Mac salad
    Sierra L.

    If I could give this place 10 stars, I would! It's got a pretty simple dining area, but the food was INCREDIBLE. The plate in the photo cost $14 and was easily enough for 2 meals. The food was all super flavorful...even the mac salad, which is often flavorless at many places. We're visiting from out of town and will likely return before we head home - it's a GREAT value, the service was quick and friendly, with the owner noticing we were getting ready to leave and bringing us a bag for our leftovers before we could even as. 10/10, definitely recommend! Wish we had one close to home!

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    This place is amazing! From the food to the service. Reminds me of being back in Hawaii.

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    We have been back several times since they opened. Food and service has always been great and we will be back soon.

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    Wonder food. Great service and lovely people. It's nice to have another choice for dinner.

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    great food great atmosphere , nice people. the Mac and cheese was cold. but otherwise we enjoyed it the ragoons are yummy.

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