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    Aloha Kitchen

    4.2 (2.6k reviews)
    Closed 7:00 am - 1:00 pm
    Updated 2 weeks ago

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    Moderate noise
    Good for kids

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    Moldy unwashed blueberries on the acai bowl :(
    Andie Hojun L.

    We were very excited to try this spot bc there is always a line outside, but it wasn't anything extraordinary. There are just way better brunch spots to settle for this place. We enjoyed it don't get me wrong, but it wasn't anything to wait in line for. David, the worker who calls people off the list to seat them sets the whole vibe of the place. He's so funny and good at his job. Hope he gets paid well! But sadly I leave this place a solid 3 stars for the hyped up soufflé fruits pancake and açaí berry topped with moldy blueberries. I quickly spat it out and was just glad my daughter didn't eat it. They apologized and replaced the acai bowl, but quite frankly we immediately lost our appetite after seeing that they had not even washed the blueberries... I do recommend their Lobster Eggs Benedict. That was delish and solid. Aside from that, the rest were mediocre at best. Acai bowl was bland and too icy under the fruits. Soufflé pancake was just okay... My iced hazlenut latte was too sweet and husband said his Kona coffee tasted like Starbucks. Also the bathroom was filthy and stank...

    2 Fluffy pancakes and Poragie sausages.
    Rob L.

    Great place for some awesome bfast and fluffy pancakes. This was our 2nd time here in the last 2 years, and this place didn't disappoint. Food and service are always good. However, expect to wait since the place is on the tiny side.

    Amy W.

    Japanese soufflé pancakes are fantastic!! I ordered very berry and split it in half with a friend It was amazing!! Great , friendly staff Long wait line outside but worth the wait

    Coconut Coconut Mac Souffle with banana

    Two things make this place unique: 1) The food 2) David (Host) Definitely a must when visiting Waikiki. The soufflé is exceptional! Totally worth the wait.

    Sandy L.

    3.5 stars A friend recommended this place because of their high reviews for soufflé, so I came to give it a try. I arrived around 8am and there was already a long line, at least 20 people waiting outside and it was fully packed inside. Given the situation, I decided to just order one popular soufflé to see how good it really is. When I went in to place my order, the staff told me that to-go orders don't start until 8:30am and it's cash only, which was a bit inconvenient. I waited until 8:30am and ordered the coconut soufflé. The soufflé itself was light, creamy, and mildly sweet, with a few small pieces of macadamia nuts. It was good, but honestly nothing that stood out, it tasted like a pretty standard soufflé. This place is definitely hyped for soufflé, so the long line wasn't surprising. But at $19.90 for a coconut soufflé, I don't think it's worth the wait or the price.

    Fruit Souffle Pancakes
    Ash V.

    My family and I went here for breakfast during our 1 week stay over Spring break. There was a wait but the food was worth it. Service: The service was super courteous Ambiance: It was very clean inside. Food: We all got different things and I have to say everything was delicious! * Souffle Pancake: My wife got this and I am not a pancake eater but I was intrigued and I tried it and well I had SEVERAL bites b/c it was so good (the picture doesn't do the presentation justice). * Eggs and bacon: My older son got his trusted breakfast and he loved it. * Acai Bowl: My younger son got the acai bowl and loved it. * Veggie Omelette: I got my veggie omelette and it was so tasty (with egg white and cheddar).

    Christopher C.

    Aloha Kitchen is a pretty awesome breakfast spot right off the main strip in Waikiki, across from the Hilton Hawaiian Village. It's a small, but very kitschy little dining room that fits at most 20 tables so definitely go early or pack your patience as you wait for an opening. However, the service is fast, but friendly and they are able to turn the tables with extreme proficiency and also making you feel welcomed. The items to get at Aloha Kitchen are its souffle pancakes and loco moco. The souffle pancakes is essentially the size of the plate that it came on, but because of the airness and lightness of it's execution, you leave feeling full but not weighted down by normal carbs. The recommendation is the coconut macadamia nut pancake with its unique combination of flavor and textures. The other local item is their loco moco. Get it in its tradition form with the hamburger patty with an egg over easy, but add the spam fried rice over the white rice. The combination of flavors along with its terrific gravy makes this a can't miss item on your stay in Hawaii. The one thing to be aware of is, the will announce the name quickly and only a few times and if you're not present after the first few announcements, you'll be marked as a "no show" and will have to go back to the end of the line, so definitely wait out front if you're there any later than opening. Otherwise, in a sea of numerous breakfast spots in Waikiki, Aloha Kitchen really does stand out. I only wish they had a bigger space, but wonder if that would take away from the charm of this space.

    Veggie  Eggs Benedict
    Kevin S.

    When you arrive, don't be concerned at the line outside the door. It moves fairly quickly and so worth the wait. Service was excellent and fast even though they were extremely busy. Food was amazing! It will definitely be on my must go to whenever we are on the island. (We will be back next week, which will be twice in the last 6 weeks). All food looked great but expect leftovers. They serve big portions!

    Idania R.

    Great service with great food! Definitely a place to try super close to Waikiki Beach

    Grace C.

    Awesome spot! The service was awesome and the guy was super funny! There was a line but the wait was very short! The food was so good and everything was really nicely don't.

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    Wan P.

    This place is pretty small, and the wait was about 20-30 minutes. The line was long, but the host/hostess was super energetic and definitely kept things lively. When my group (party of 6) finally got to the front, things took a weird turn. The host joked that I was "too big" and said they'd have to give our table to another party of six, implying that if I wasn't there, my group would've been seated right away. I brushed it off at first, but there were a few more side comments during the meal when he came by to check on us. It definitely put a damper on the experience. As for the food, I ordered the loco moco -- it was okay, nothing to rave about. The standout dishes were the soufflé pancakes and the lobster egg Benedict. Both of those were actually really good and worth trying. Overall, I'd say go for the pancakes. Just be prepared for a tight space and, apparently, some unsolicited jokes -- especially if you're 6'4" and 280.

    Lox bagel Sammy

    Prepare to drop some cash here. The 5 star item was the berry soufflé pancakes. Worth it. The coconut cream were also great! 4.75 stars! Everything was good, especially the eggs and bacon. Cooked really well. The lox bagel was good! The French toast was okay. The waffles weren't great. They were just okay. I take a point off because of the price of the waffle. A plain waffle is $18. Turn off. The prices here are high. It was quite busy. We waited about 30 minutes but everyone behind us had a longer wait. Staff is nice and things turn out as quick as can be.

    Stuffed Berry French Toast
    Darian G.

    This place was SO good! I definitely recommend hitting this spot if you're in the area. It's very small and there's always a line -- but today, there was almost no line due to a torrential downpour. We only had to wait like 20 minutes to be sat! That being said, due to the sheer volume of people coming and going through this admittedly very small restaurant, the service does lack a bit. Our waiter was always rushed and barely had a moment to say hi. NHe wasn't ever rude though, and he was doing his absolute best, but we definitely sat for just a bit too long waiting for our check at the end of our meal. Now, back to the compliments. The atmosphere is warm and cozy, and it definitely feels like a small and comfortable eatery. The food is far and above other eatieres that have souffle pancakes. My French toast was as light and fluffy as a souffle pancake despite being French toast, with great cinnamon flavor. I regret not getting a dish that came with the breakfast potatoes though, those were SO good. My partner got Eggs Benedict with Kahlua Pork, which were delicious. You could taste every flavor, and the poached eggs were positively perfect. I think there will definitely be some growing pains with this place due to it's popularity, but despite that, this place is certainly one of the best spots to grab a filling breakfast near Waikiki beach.

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    Food and service is great. Very friendly place and the wait is worth it. Clean and bright and I love the surf board

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    Great food and great service!! Cute spot to come for a yummy breakfast, definitely recommend loco moco!

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    Ask the Community - Aloha Kitchen

    Does this place have room for a party of 11 total (3kids included)?

    Yes we do!

    Do you take reservations?

    No, we don't take any reservation

    Will you be open on Christmas Eve or Christmas Day?

    Yes!

    Do they do take out for breakfast?

    Yes, they do.

    I keep trying to call and no one ever answers the phone?

    Aloha, Three hours behind west coast time, they close at 1pm. They come up on trip advisor, try an email. Maholo🤙🏻

    Can you call ahead for a table?

    Hi, I'm sorry. We don't take any reservation...

    Is this place open? Mail box is full, no one picks up.

    I was just there a week ago...so yes they should be open. They are crazy busy so might not have anyone free to answer the phone. Wait time for breakfast is always 45 minutes to an hour

    Where can I park?

    We found limited parking in town and walk from our rental condo which was 3 blocks away. I saw parking on the side street like Lipeepee St or Horbron Lane.

    Does this place offer bottomless mimosas?

    No- but they have great teas

    Do they take Reservations for Mother's Day Breakfast?

    Is there usually a long wait?

    Yes. Wait was long and service is bad when it's busy. Try to sit closer to the kitchen. We were seated in the corner next to the window and we thought that was prime seating. But when it came to being served it was awful. The only thing good there… 

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    First time visiting to celebrate my friends birthday. Inside was nicely lit and clean. Our server…read morewas nice and introduced himself and mentioned specials and what they ran out of for the evening. However, his service was not great but not terrible. We ordered drinks and took around 15 mins to come, then we looked for our server to order our food. The appetizers cane out in a timely manner but our entrees took quite a while. The Duck Confit was yummy! I thought the duck was going to be super dry, but when you eat it with the jam that came with it, it's very good. I requested for a little bit more of the jam but was given just balsamic glaze... My friend said her scallop risotto was watery and not the same as the last time she went. My bfs prime rib was okay. Bone marrow was okay. The chicken pasta, octopus appetizer, salad, and mac n cheese were lacking flavor and tasted okay. I would recommend dining here if you do not have plans after.

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    What can't you like? Simple, delicious, ono Hawaiian food with amazing pastries!…read more Get the guava plantation iced tea and if you don't order an entree (ie garlic fried rice, kimchi fried rice, etc.) you DON'T automatically get a butter roll, but you want one. Trust me. Get their jelly to go as well (by the pastries). Kitchen messed up our order. We got kimchi fried rice instead of the garlic but it was quickly fixed! Definitely get SPAM as your meat. It's quintessentially Hawai'i. For dessert, grab a coco puff or chocolate cream puff (or two, or three...) for to-go. Their other desserts are quite as exciting, imo. Overall, I think their breakfast is the best bet and their fried rice is also great. Huge bowls of saimin as well. Where they get iffy is lunch/dinner like fried chicken, prime rib, etc. They do make a good (and HUGE) BLT on a croissant. Can't miss this! In between East and westbound Nimitz next to Tokyo Joe's steakhouse. Parking is around all four sides of the building but can be hard to find a space during busy hours (9-11am).

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    @fortunefoodfinds: "Words cannot EGGS-press how much I L.O.V.E. you! A Corned Beef Hash Eggs…read moreBenedict with Fried Rice n' a Stuffed Banana & Cream Cheese French Toast topped with Fruits from Sweet E's Café off of Kapahulu. After all these years since my last visit, they are still seriously so good. A great spot to have breakfast or brunch, oh how I've missed you so much!" SERVICE: fast, friendly, n' fully staffed INTERIOR: good amount of indoor n' outdoor seating. Chose indoor to stay in the AC. EXTERIOR: off of Kapahulu WAIT TIME: got on waitlist n' seated 10 mins later PARKING: very tiny free lot, this is the only downside OVERALL COMMENTS: the last time I went here was 9 yrs ago so I was way overdue. Picked a sweet dish n' a savory dish. The Corned Beef Hash Eggs Benedict with Fried Rice is bomb! Big enough to share. The corned beef isn't super crispy but it's all about the flavor. The way they seasoned the corned beef n' hash is so good. The eggs were cooked nicely with a runny yolk n' the fried rice was delicious. The Stuffed Banana & Cream Cheese French Toast topped with Fruits was soft, sweet, n' creamy. It complimented the savory dish so well. Place is kid friendly, my 1 y/o was crying n' a staff member brought out toys. I need to come back more frequently!

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    It was so sad this business is closing down by Oct 31st. With rising food costs, inflation and…read morestaffing, it's understandable but I wish best endeavors for Chef Jason Peel and his staff. My fiance won a gift card actually 2 of them (from his coworker whom could not get a reservation secured), we knew we had to make the trip over before they officially close. We had multiple dishes, but staff made Kauai prawns and tomato miso black cod dishes on the house since they ran out the Hokkaido scallops. We ordered the short ribs, lobster appetizer, hamachi crudo and lastly sashimi moriawase to finish food palate. Lukki lemon dessert was great way to end to night. Ordered the Milk tea bouquet cocktail while my better half had water ( either way the food coma knock him out cold the rest of the night lol). To be honest, it was difficult to determine which dish was the best because the staff kept quality there despite it being busy every night since they announce the closure. Sashimi moriawase, fish was so fresh, reminded me of my time spent in Hokkaido and Sapporo. Short ribs was soft and rich in flavor. Both me and my fiance liked the lukki lemon dessert, like lemon meringue pie but broken down version. If you have a chance to dine here before closing and got a reservation, definitely will have a lovely dining experience and your stomach will be full by end of the night.

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