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    Aloha Hawaiian BBQ

    4.8 (32 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Hawaiian Fried Rice (Pineapple, Spam, & Shrimp)
    Ashanti S.

    This is an Asian-Hawaiian spot. Good mixture of both. The chicken was juicy and I really enjoyed the Hawaiian Fried Rice. The lemon sauce for the mozzarella spring rolls was surprisingly good and paired well. The staff were nice as well.

    Teriyaki Chicken
    Jason R.

    Every city I travel to for work if they have a Hawaiian BbQ spot I'm trying it, and let me tell you Aloha Hawaiian BBQ is legit one of my favorites. I've never heard of Pork Katsu, but it's now one of my favorite things to eat, it was amazing. Their gyoza was really good as well. The Teri- chicken was so flavorful and cooked just right. The star of the show to me was the Crab Rangoon. They were the size of my phone and they were filled with actual crab meat and cream cheese. The only reason this is a 4 and not a five was the Mac salad. It was sweet and in all my years of having Mac salad (even in Hawaii) it's never been sweet. This food was so good that I ordered it twice while I was here. Thank you Aloha Hawaiian BBQ!

    Nolan F.

    Friend and I ordered: Loco Moco - two beef patties, brown gravy, two eggs, scallions Pork Katsu Spam Egg Musubi Very happy with our food overall. Loco Moco patties are made fresh. Eggs fried perfectly. Rice and macaroni were properly cooked. Not too much mayo used in Mac salad which we like. Fried pork katsu was tender, not dry. The egg in spam Musubi was Japanese tamago. No issues with service. Decent amount of seating inside. Reasonably priced! Probably because of the neighborhood.

    Spam Musubi, Kalbi Short Ribs, Chicken Katsu,Tropical Island Fruit Tea, Hawaiian Sun
    Sabrina R.

    Aloha Hawaiian BBQ had us saying "ALO-HA" for how insanely good it was. We made the trek from Uptown, and it was absolutely worth it--left full, happy, and already planning a return trip. The spam musubi hit the perfect balance of rice, spam, and sauce--simple but wildly satisfying. The ribs were fall-off-the-bone tender, and the chicken katsu nailed that golden, crispy bite. The mac salad was sweet and creamy, though I found myself wishing for a little ham or pineapple twist to round it out--and it could've been a bit colder, since I love a chilled mac salad. The portions? Massive. We rolled out with leftovers and full bellies. My one suggestion: layer that fluffy rice under the meat so it soaks up all those juicy drippings--it'd take the plate from great to next-level. The drinks were a playful nod to Hawaii--tropical, refreshing, and just fun. We even scored a fruit tea on the house thanks to our order total, which was delicious (though the popping boba didn't quite make it through the straw). From the friendly staff to the spotless space, everything about this spot made it worth the drive. I'd absolutely cross town again for another plate of those ribs.

    Chicken Katsu plate with a scoop of rice and macaroni salad.
    Precious B.

    I absolutely love the food here but I deducted one point because they failed to remind us that if we spend over, 30, 40 or 50 we get a free drink or appetizer of spam musubi or crab Rangoon. I spent over 60 and didn't read till later about the free stuff we get after spending a certain amount. I also thought they could have been more honest and reminded customers about this. That's a fail on their part. The food is still really delicious.

    Fish Katsu w/ Rice & Macaroni Salad
    Thomas G.

    I discovered Aloha Hawaiian BBQ via a photo that was shared on my yelp feed. Once I looked at the menu and saw a picture of their fish katsu, it became a place that I just had to order from. I was pleased to find that it is located along a route that I frequently drive in the Little Village neighborhood of Chicago, which may lead to future visits onsite while in the area. And its 4.9 star rating out of 500+ on Uber Eats was the assurance I needed that I would have a quality ordering experience. I did further research on the menu before ordering and I took interest in the garlic butter shrimp, garlic butter fish fillet, vegetable lo mein, vegetable fried rice, crab rangoon, and of course the fish katsu! Out of those items that caught my eye, I ended up ordering the fish katsu with rice & macaroni salad as my sides. Whether it be Grubhub or Uber Eats, I love ordering online because it is convenient. Much praise to the Uber Eats delivery driver, Jesus, for arriving with my order in a reasonable time, as well as meeting me in front of my residence as requested. And Jesus also confirmed that it was me grabbing the order, which I cannot thank him so much for. As for my order, I could not help but smell the fish katsu prior to opening the bag it was placed in. Along with the white rice and macaroni salad it appeared so delicious once I got my first glimpse of it after opening the container. I was pleased with the acceptable portions given, which made my mouth salivate as I took pictures of it to share not only on yelp, but with friends. As expected, the fish katsu tasted very delicious and the katsu sauce complimented it so well. I just could not resist smiling in between bites of it, which left my mouth salivating. As for the macaroni salad, it was the best I have ever had, I kid you not! I finished eating it quickly in between bites of the fish Katsu. Here is your warning! If you are looking for a satisfying meal that could very well turn into leftovers after you have recovered from your kanak attack, then look no further than the fish katsu! In closing, I had an overall great ordering experience as I have indicated in this review of Aloha Hawaiian BBQ. I would consider ordering from again whether it be online or even visiting for takeout when in the area. And with that, I share my endorsement of it as well with you all on yelp. Service: 5 | Ambiance: N/A | Food: 5| Overall Experience: 5 ~ Veni, Vidi, Vici ~ Thomas G

    Rebecca H.

    I don't think I've ever seen a cleaner restaurant anywhere. Add to that the polite staff and the fabulous food. This place is a win! Love the macaroni salad. The servings were quite substantial. It does take just a little bit for everything to come out, but that is because it is all really cooked when you order it. I'm not particularly fond of the service robots so that one's not a real plus for me.

    Chicken Katsu
    Rianna Y.

    Really good food and a great option for takeout! The katsu is a good portion, the hurricane fries were amazing, and I'm happy that they offer a tamago musubi as a vegetarian option! Only got takeout for now, but everything was taken care of well. Will have to go back for an in person visit for their ambiance.

    Bbq Kalbi Short Ribs( beef)

    Food Service Ambience I've been back several times and I haven't been disappointed yet.

    Garlic Furikake Chicken **NEW** Combo Plate - Huli Huli Chicken *NEW* + Crispy Fried Shrimp with Lemon Sauce ....
    Carlin W.

    All of this! Legit so good! The Lemon sauce took the shrimp to another level. Both Chicken was great! The Furikake Chicken was unique and cooked perfectly. The Huli Huli was a nice sweet and saucy grilled chicken. Recommend both!! Can't wait to try more! Delivery on their website was slightly cheaper!! And very quick!

    Jazz S.

    We got a few different plates and they were all really good! A bit in the pricey side but if you dine in they have a different specials/coupons that make it worth it. Food really scratched the Hawaiian itch! I prefer the mac salad at aloha eats but this place was nice in the variety of dishes and it was all yummy.

    Loco Moco
    Kaii K.

    Cheeehooo let's try something new establishment very clean. Great customer service. Definitely looking forward to coming back .

    Chicken katsu
    Stephen M.

    Awesome food. I had the combo plate, shrimp and beef. My buddy had chicken kansu. The only negative was how the food was served when we ate in. They served us in 'to go plastic trays' which is bad for the environment. Food was outrageously delicious

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    Food is so so good here and Katie is really lovely, they have robots bringing food which is also fun

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    Super friendly service but food was a total miss. Had high hopes, but everything seemed so insipid

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    Aloha Eats

    Aloha Eats

    4.1
    (1.1k reviews)
    6.0 mi
    $$

    My partner and I are not strangers to Hawaiian food, which means we walked into Aloha Eats in…read moreChicago with actual expectations and not just curiosity. Those expectations were met, exceeded, and then handed back to us with a side of macaroni salad. We split the Pork Katsu Loco combination plate, which arrived looking like something the Jedi Council would have commissioned for a victory feast. The egg on top was scrambled but folded with enough care that it looked intentional and beautiful, draped over the pork katsu like it had always belonged there. The accompanying gravy was the kind that makes everything around it better, the rising tide theory of plate lunch confirmed. Every spoonful we built with rice, pork katsu, and macaroni salad together was its own complete moment. Ono does not even begin to cover it. The portions were enormous, the kind of plate that makes you recalibrate your lunch ambitions halfway through. Our son ordered the loco moco, which at this point is his standard field test at every Hawaiian spot we visit. A reliable benchmark, consistently deployed. Aloha Eats passed without hesitation. We also picked up chicken katsu musubi for each of us, took them home for later, and they held up just as well, which is a logistical victory worth noting. The vibe inside felt authentically Hawaiian without overdoing it, the kind of atmosphere that sets the right tone without requiring tiki torches and a ukulele soundtrack. Julie was our cashier and also brought out our food, handling both roles with the kind of warmth that makes a place feel like more than a transaction. Her smile genuinely lit up the room, which is not a phrase I use lightly or often. Five stars. Aloha Eats is the real deal and worth every parsec of the trip to Chicago.

    I ordered the Chicken Katsu Plate which came with a very generous portion of dark meat chicken…read morekatsu, 2 scoops of white rice, and a big scoop of macaroni salad. I was bummed as I misread the menu and thought the katsu was made with white meat, but you have to pay extra for that. The macaroni salad was delicious, but I didn't care for the katsu because it was dark meat. Place your order at the counter and have a seat, they will bring the food out to you. The dining room was large enough for several groups, but they seems to do more of a carryout business and we were the only people eating in.

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    Dining area
    Hawaiian Bbq Short Ribs Chicken Katsu
    Hawaiian Bbq Short Ribs Chicken Katsu
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    Three Dots and A Dash

    Three Dots and A Dash

    4.1
    (4.2k reviews)
    4.3 mi
    $$$

    I made reservations at Three Dots and a Dash to kick off my sister's bachelorette party. She loves…read moretiki bars, so it was only appropriate to gather and welcome everyone. OpenTable only allowed up to 8 people per reservation at a time. We were a party of 13, so I had to split the reservations into two. I made a request for the tables to be close together, but I understood that there was no guarantee the tables could be together. Our reservations were at 9pm, and the place was packed. Three Dots and a Dash did us a solid and managed to reserve an entire alcove for us! I was so appreciative. Loved the vibe at Three Dots and a Dash. It felt much classier, like a mid-century modern tiki lounge. The music was fun too. Instantly recognized a retro Italian song by Pino D'Anglo, which just added to the ambiance. The drinks were great. We ordered a couple of rounds of the shotstapus, and I got the rum barrel for good measure. The drinks were sweet but tasty. Too easy to knock back.

    I came across Three Dots and a Dash by following a treasure map I discovered inside a bottle that…read morewashed ashore after my ship sank somewhere near the Great Lakes. The map led me down a discreet alley in Chicago, through a hidden entrance, and into what appeared to be a pirate's tropical fever dream. Reservations are highly recommended, especially if you want to visit the exclusive Bamboo Room, the intimate rum bar tucked inside the main bar. It focuses on rare rums and carefully crafted drinks, so book ahead if you want the full treasure. The main bar is heavily themed, with excellent tiki décor, dark corners, island music, skulls, colorful lighting, and the sort of atmosphere that makes you wonder whether you've entered a cocktail lounge or been captured by a particularly stylish pirate crew. The tiki theme is taken seriously, and the vibes are absolutely perfect. We sat at the bar and only ordered drinks, although food is available. The cocktails were beautifully crafted, delicious, and presented in a way that practically begs to be photographed. The bartenders were knowledgeable, entertaining, and a great deal of fun. Three Dots is also known for its extensive rum program, featuring more than 300 rums and rhum agricoles. We visited during the Christmas season and spent about two hours enjoying the holiday-themed drinks. They were festive, creative, and strong enough to make me briefly believe my shipwreck had been part of an elaborate Christmas pageant. Thankfully, the regular menu was available as well, so there was plenty of treasure to explore. Do not miss the gift shop. They have excellent merchandise, including limited-edition tiki mugs and apparel. We purchased a tiki mug, a shirt, and a beanie, which I now proudly wear while scavenging the island and searching for the rest of the treasure marked on my map. Three Dots and a Dash is one of the most memorable tiki bars I've visited. The drinks are excellent, the atmosphere is immersive, the staff are wonderful, and the entire experience feels like discovering a secret tropical kingdom beneath the streets of Chicago. Just be careful when leaving. The treasure map may lead you back to the bar--and after a few drinks, you may decide that's exactly where you belong.

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    Interior Entrance
    These Loaded Luau Cheese Fries
    These Loaded Luau Cheese Fries
    Tiki gift shop.

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    Tiki gift shop.
    Kanin

    Kanin

    4.6
    (85 reviews)
    8.6 mi

    To give this place less than 5 stars is criminal. Everything I ate had superb flavors and made with…read moregreat quality. The Ube Banana Pudding is TO DIE FOR! Also, the Longanisa & Egg Musubi was absolute fire! 6 out of 5 stars if anything. Some jerk gave this 2 stars and compared the food to junk food in a Hawaiian gas station and he clearly has no idea what he is talking about. Sure, I guess it costs more than average, but you are paying for quality and the love these people put into their product. I just finished eating and I CAN NOT WAIT to go back! - Not to mention the shop is soooo cute!

    Such a fun spot to pick up some grab and go goodies before heading to Montrose Beach!! Bonus points…read morefor having free street parking surrounding the neighborhood!! The owner was welcoming people into the store - it was so cool and vibey! This small store (reminds me of a bodega) is owned by a Filipino guy that was raised in Hawaii, so the food is Filipino-Hawaii fusion. You truly get the best of both worlds here!! We tried the longanisa and egg musubi, which I surprisingly did not love which was sooo awesome!! Just so fatty and delicious!! Also tried the tomato jam and egg musubi, which has incredibly subtle flavors of garlic and furikake, a small dollop of tomato jam spread, and the tamago. I really enjoyed this subtle bite and thought the rice to ingredient ratio was perfect!! Finally, I've been so jealous of the influencers filming themselves eating at the beach!! Anyways, got a 2 scoop poke bowl with spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. Both my friend and I thought the spicy ahi with the spicy mayo and sesame oil hit harder!! Poke was super fresh, and while the bowl itself is small, the actual poke portion is incredibly generous. I found myself not having enough rice for the amount of poke!!

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    Loganisa and egg masubi, Tomato Jam and Egg Musubi
    Loganisa and egg masubi, Tomato Jam and Egg Musubi
    Tomato jam and egg musubi

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    Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge

    Hala Kahiki Tropical Lounge

    4.0
    (975 reviews)
    9.5 mi
    $$

    Hala Kahiki is a tiki bar staple in the Chicago Suburbs! The inside is much larger than I expected…read morewith a huge bar area, covered outdoor patio, and at least two other indoor seating areas. I love that as soon as you enter, you are transported to a tropical oasis that is dark and moody. I visited with a larger group so we made a reservation before. One pays $5 per person in your group and the amount is later applied to your bill. The food menu is minimal and most items weren't available sadly. We got two orders of their pineapple salsa with taro chips. It was yummy but wasn't enough substance to match the drink levels. For drinks, our group got a wide variety. They have all sorts of flavor pairings to accommodate every guest. I got the Captain's Revenge after hearing the Pearl Diver was unavailable. It was good but not amazing. For my second drink, I got the Chocolate Banana Old Fashioned which I thoroughly enjoyed. I didn't hear anyone in our group be disappointed with what they ordered. Our server, Jazmine, was very knowledgable about the menu and asking the right questions to make sure what we each ordered would be something we liked. Overall, this was a fun experience and I am happy I finally got to visit! My experience was slightly tainted with how much was not available the night we visited.

    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.

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    Delightfully tacky, and I love it.
    Delightfully tacky, and I love it.
    Mid seating section during the holidays.
    Mid seating section during the holidays.
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