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    Aloha Kitchen

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

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    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Classy
    Good for kids

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    Loco moco with fried rice and a medium egg
    Brittney G.

    Best loco moco on the island. The gravy is chef's kiss. Get it with the fried rice,it's a must. The Japanese pancakes are amazing, of course, but honestly the loco moco stole the show. Still thinking about it.

    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.

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    flora a.

    Pancakes are so fluffy and the potatoes that came with the Portuguese sauce meal was DELICIOUS. very friendly staff. Can get busy would get there early if possible for less of a wait. Small restaurant great vibes!

    Mac nut soufflé pancake
    Nicole P.

    We were excited to try this based on the reviews. We had a pretty short wait which was nice. The food is just not at all what I expected from the reviews. We ordered the loco moco, which overall lacked seasoning and had a layer of grease around the bowl that was just unappealing. Then we ordered the Mac nut soufflé pancake. I was most excited about these, they were completely cold. I asked if this was normal and I was told yes that's how they are. Sorry but the menu needs to clearly call this out. Completely ruined it for me. Lastly we had the breakfast plate with eggs and Portuguese sausage. The portion was an absolute joke considering the price. Would absolutely not recommend based on our experience.

    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.

    Laura E.

    Love this place. My new favorite when in Hawaii. Delicious eats, souffle so light and full of flavor. David is great, smile on his face and just so entertaining through the whole meal! Cannot wait to come back!

    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.

    Vegetable eggs Benedict
    Nikki G.

    This place was definitely worth the wait. The wait time was 30 minutes but I wouldn't change a thing. We wanted to support local business instead of eating at the resort and I'm so happy we did. I had the vegetable Benedict and we shared the very berry soufflé. It was phenomenal. I would recommend taking the time to stop by this place and support local business.

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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.

    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.

    Patrick H.

    Totally worth the wait. They have a great product and they know it, but they make sure they deliver the goods with some panache! Let's face it...you're here for the soufflé pancakes. Soft as a cloud...amazing presentation. For my money...the fruit topping is the way to go. Get there early, put your name in and enjoy it!

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    Everything was so good. Pancakes were delicious and the omelette were perfection. I loved the potatoes.... I wish I had more.

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    Everything we ordered was amazing. Great first breakfast on our vacation. Never had pancakes like this anywhere else. Highly recommend!

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    Get here early, the wait goes by fast. The food is worth the wait. The Loco Moco is excellent. The lobster Benedict was fabulous!

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    Love the soufflé pancakes. The only thing that's challenging is the line, due to the small space.

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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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