the definition of fast casual -- popped in for a beer, since i was early for another meeting nearby but the food items on the menu seem super appealing! i know they have multiple locations, so i will likely try out a closer one to me but i have no complaints about this location. service was super prompt, friendly, and accommodating. the open kitchen concept and design here makes the space feel really modern and inviting. although they dont have much on draft for alcoholic beverages, there are a bunch of other Hawaiian inspired drinks in cans that you can select from. the Maui seltzers are always a good, lighter choice and the flavor options are quite unique. read more

First meal on this visit. Chosen mainly because it happens to be down the street from where my friend lives and he goes regularly. I figured why not. I love Hawaiian food. So theirs is a Korean fusion. I got the Korean chicken which had kimchi. It had I think 2 scoops of rice. I could've used another scoop, but that's just me. I'm Asian. I opted for the mac salad. My friend got the Karsu chicken which he said is literally the only dish he's ever ordered. He's that loyal and consistent. We didn't have to wait long for our order. Probably under 5 minutes which was just the right amount of time for me to admire their tropical decor. read more

I went to the location on Burnside Street in Portland.. I was a bit disappointed the chicken was cut into very small pieces (1/2") then cooked too long for the size it was almost like jerky. The service was great! Wry friendly and helpful staff read more

Worst chicken katsu I've ever had. It was less than 1/4 inch think, soggy, stale, and like jerky. I see many other reviews with the same complaints. Check the food that comes out of your kitchen it's embarrassing. Will not be back read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Weak Katsu Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Hawaiian food. Well this is a burger that at least have a very Hawaii inspired element: spam! Straight out of the can lol the burger is made with their House ground beef, teriyaki glazed onions, spam, pineapple, lettuce, cheese and gochujang mayo on a potato bun. Well it's like to patties in one burger a decent beef one and the spam. The spam gives a nice salty background but is surprisingly not in the foreground of the taste. The teriyaki sauce is not to much and rounds up the overall taste. The pineapple is kind of the star with being in sweetness and the needed texture. It's not crunchy but different. Overall a well made tasty burger. Ps if the restaurant gives you a wet towel from the beginning you know what's coming and this was juicy messy burger! read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Always looking to satisfy my Hawaiian food craving. This place was recommended to us. We were greeted with warm aloha when we entered the restaurant. Kalbi was flavorful and nicely charred. The Korean chicken is new to us flavor wise. We were expected a deep fried chicken with a sweet sticky Korean sauce. Instead it was gochujang based and surprisingly really good! The katsu was not up our alley it was dry and too thin for our liking. Mac salad was yummy. They also serve side of chili pepper water! Which was very salty though in our opinion. Not bad of a place. We might stop by again to try their sandwiches next time. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Kal-Bi and Korean Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great new find in my neighborhood. Always good to find good Hawaiian. The teriyaki chicken and short ribs were on point. The shoyu chicken had a bit of a unique taste. The macaroni salad was on point. I would definitely be back for another visit. Want to try some other items. read more

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This is such a cute restaurant. I really liked the ambiance and colorful fish mural. I got a spam musubi and Mac salad here which ended up being around 10$. The spam musubi was great and I liked that it had egg in it. The Mac salad I didn't love though. It had carrots in it and pieces of egg. Was almost like a mix between egg salad and macaroni salad which I wasn't expecting. Although, it did have good flavor and tasted fresh. Maybe I'm just not used to this way of making it. I also like that they have a happy hour menu. read more

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I love this place and it never misses! I always have to stop by when I'm in town. The Mac salad is the best. I got the kalua pig and Korean chicken and the pork was super moist. The Korean chicken is always delicious with the kimchi. My girlfriend got the tofu salad and she loved it as well. The service is usually good and fast but you do most of it yourself. It's always clean and a chill vibe and it's definitely one of my staples. read more

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The kal bi ribs were mostly just bones and hardly any meat. The chicken was overcooked and dry and had a bit of a burnt plasticity flavor. Rice was super mushy:( quality has gone down over the years. I can't believe they get away with these recipes and have a business with such low vibrational food. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Kal-Bi - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I love this little eatery! The cashier was so friendly when we arrived here, which made us feel right at home. The process of ordering at Ate-Oh-Ate was easy. There was a chalkboard menu where we made our selection, ordered at the counter and paid, and then waited for our order and sat down to eat. The ambiance here is chill. There are plenty of rustic wooden tables to choose from for seating and cool table communal sauces to try. I shared a chicken katsu plate with two sides (macaroni and white rice) with my husband. The chicken katsu was cut thin and fried to crispy perfection! It was delicious and our food came out fast! I would highly recommend coming here. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Chicken Katsu with macaroni salad and rice as two sides - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I'm going to give them a yes to try. The service was really great. They were all very friendly, And willing to help. It's a little storefront that looks like it's been there for a while. It wasn't dirty, but definitely used... lol for whatever he used business looks like. I got the Katsu chicken lunch came with rice, and macaroni salad. I opted to get a side of gravy. I'm not being mean, but I probably should've not gotten that. It just needs a little more work. Everything else was delicious I don't eat everyone's macaroni salad, but this one was actually really good. The chicken cutlets were easy tender and cooked well. I would actually get that plate again, Just without the gravy and use Katsu sauce. I'm not sure if that is homemade or bought somewhere else, I really wasn't use to the vinegar taste, but it soon wore off the odd taste. I'm actually giving them a 3.5 stars because I feel the sauces would've made my lunch that much better. Tough parking area you may have to walk a little bit. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Co-worker breaking bread - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

How I heard of this place: Visiting friends in Portland's Laurelhurst neighborhood, this was among the recommendations for places we could walk to from their home. We were given three or four options, and food from the Pacific Islands sounded most enticing. Type of cuisine: "Ate-Oh-Ate is a Hawaiian restaurant ...[w]ith a focus on delivering authentic Hawaiian-style food, Ate-Oh-Ate is dedicated to providing the finest and most delicious dishes possible. The restaurant group is composed of highly experienced culinary professionals who bring years of expertise to the table, ensuring that every dish is of the highest quality. At Ate-Oh-Ate, we use only the highest-quality ingredients in our dishes, including all-natural meats, fresh vegetables, and authentic products. We are dedicated to providing our guests with the best dining experience possible and take pride in offering food that's not only delicious but also nutritious." Ambiance: "In a warm and inviting family-friendly environment, guests can enjoy a variety of beers on draft or in bottles and cocktails, including our famous Mai Tai. Soak up some surf videos or catch the game on one of our TVs, all while enjoying the good musical vibes. ...and strive to provide a fun and relaxed atmosphere for everyone. At the Woodstock location, disc golf enthusiasts can also check out our selection of signature discs. We offer a variety of molds and plastics and are proud to support local tournaments. Open every day, Ate-Oh-Ate is available for dine-in and take-out. Come and experience the taste of Hawaii in Portland at Ate-Oh-Ate." What I ordered: My sister and I wanted to share, so I took her top two, Korean Chicken ($15.95) - grilled boneless thighs with sweet, spicy Korean chili sauce, served with kimchi; and Shoyu Chicken ($15.95) - boneless chicken thighs simmered in shoyu, brown sugar, ginger and star anise with a side of mac salad. I also indulged in a Frozen Limeade ($6). What I loved: The Korean Chicken was great, slightly spicy but still easy to swallow. The food overall lacked the punch of flavor that we are used to in Hawaiian cuisine, but the portions were plentiful and filled us up! Why I loved it: A cute space with character - concrete walls, chalkboard menus, wooden tables/chairs in the long space, exposed wood in the tall ceilings, and calming forest green walls with silhouetted tree paintings. Cost: Average read more

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Teri Chicken for 24$ this is what I received legit opened it up and this is exactly how it looked, like someone had legit ate half of my meal I am so disappointed and upset, I don't not recommend and will not be a returning this is absolutely ridiculous read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Teri Chicken for 24$ - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Fun island-grunge style atmosphere. The service was fantastic. When I asked the cashier what veggies come in the curry, she knew them by heart and rattled them off right away. The curry was really tasty. The fried rice was also very nice and flavorful. My only hold-backs where that the music was a bit louder than I was comfortable with, and the bathroom floors were so slick I almost fell on my face, though that might just be a me problem. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Interior - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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This place was a little disappointing. I'll say the katsu had a rubbery taste to it when you're chewing on it. The sauce was a little different compare to Hawaii. The Mac salad and rice was fine. My expectation was really high when we came to this spot but I guess I was disappointed. Maybe I should try something else or maybe not at all. I don't think I'll be returning to this place. The service was great. You order at the counter and then seat yourself. There's plenty of seats inside where you can sit. There's also a menu on the wall when you walk in so you can decide before going up to the counter to order. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Katsu pork with rice and macaroni salad. - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

Swung by during Burger Week for their North Shore Burger. It was amazing. If their regular items are as good as this you're gonna be happy. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - The North Shore Burger - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This is a great little comfy place they had great food. I had teriyaki chicken bowl that I found to be delightful. Very pleasant desecrating our order and our lunch was ready really fast. Love it! read more

Went here for the first time today. There was a small issue with the food I was served, but the kind staff stepped in and made it right! We had tasty meals with good size portions. Zach was a delightful, super friendly host. I hope that he serves us the next time we come in! Cool vibe, good location, very talented cooks behind the scenes. Other Hawaiian restaurants sometimes have super bland Mac salad but the Mac salad here is exactly what I wanted. Yum yum thanks folks! read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Restaurant area - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Great food, close to Hawaiian character! Love Maui beer. Short ribs are close to doing it yourself, on the backyard bbq!! read more

Ordered Teri chicken with 2 scoops Mac and one scoop rice. Absolutely delicious. Will definitely order again. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Teri Chicken, Mac Salad, steamed rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is so YUMMY! Their Galbi/Kalbi is one of my favorites. I come here every time I'm in town. It is a little fattier than other Kalbi I've had sometimes but that's apart of what gives you that really good flavor and they give you a good amount of meat, so I'm never left hungry. They are so nice I'm sure if it ever was too much you could say something. Overall menu selection is perfect and 5 star quality every time. Atmosphere is cute and clean as well. read more

Amazing! So yummy! I would definitely recommend. I got the chicken and rice. Atmosphere was so cool in there.

I usually go to the other location but we were in this area and decided to stop and eat here. They were very busy even though it was a little early for lunch rush. Service was good but they were sure hustling to get food out. The food is the same as the other location. The portions are good and I love their sauce. They don't sauce the food too much so you can decide for yourself, but they do have it on the table along with other condiments for you to enjoy. It's pretty simple and I did notice on the menu that they offer plates with 2 options. Although I didn't get 2 items it's nice to know that may be an option in the future. I just really like their mac salad. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Service was fast and friendly. The kalua was a bit salty, but they give good portions. The macaroni salad was also good that's about it. I really like the fish wall tho. read more

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As a long time Big's Chicken fan, I was dismayed to see it replaced by another Hawaiian place. The katsu was quite wimpy, and the sauces kinda mid, but motchiko chicken and Mac salad saved it. Our cashier was very polite and kind. But $100 for 4 plate lunches and 4 drinks? Not even in Hawaii would you pay that. Bring back Big's. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Pork Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

It's real simple: come here for lunch, order a chicken dish, and get the mac salad. I don't know why they offer a regular salad when it's hotter cousin that makes you question things is right there. You can even get extra mac salad in lieu of rice like a choose-your-own adventure book that ends with you gaining weight. Creative writing emphasizes not repeating words too often but check this: mac salad. It's both a noun and adjective meaning good. I don't even like mac salad that much but they're just doing it different over there. Hawaii took East Asian food, slapped on some early 20th century US food trends like spam and fake salads (not really their choice honestly), and are coming out with some of best hits in the kitchen. Go here for variety and side dishes, go to Chochu Local for better done meats. Skip the Kalua pork though. Chicken dishes are the safest bet read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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If I had to pick the last meal before I die, I'd go here. Absolutely perfect and their Mac salad is so so good! Nice fast service as well. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Pork katsu plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

We love Hawaiian food (nothing beats Hawaii) but we felt like we were there inside this place. The service was good and food was quick. Taste was great, I guess we are used to a thicker breading but hey this was good and maybe better for you? We got chicken katsu and mac and rice. So tasty. (We are also huge fans of Ono Hawaiian if that helps?) Plate is a good size, you could share for sure. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Chicken Katsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

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Definitely reliable. Being from Hawaii, I need my fixing once in a while. They seem to fit the bill. My partner likes their teriyaki chicken the most. read more

Delicious lunch options! Fast and friendly service. Fun vibe. Wish I actually lived in Portland so I could eat here more often. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Korean Chicken Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

I like the food, it's yummy. It's GrubHub/Yelp which makes it hard to order and know when to pick up. Maybe it's a glitch or something technical that won't send notifications unless I use the app. So when you order, go within 10-15 minutes. read more

I ordered the Mochiko Chicken plate. Came with macaroni salad and two scoops of rice. Chicken was okay but lacked flavor, macaroni salad was okay but not amazing, rice was hard and undercooked. Staff was friendly and food was brought out within 5 minutes. Utensils, water and table busing is all self serve. Overall not bad but there is definitely better Hawaiian places in Portland. read more

The food here is really good! Very Filling, I got the ribs, was kind of disappointed, there was little to no meat on the bone, mostly fat and gristle But the Mac salad was on point and the my friend got the Kalua Pig it was AMAZING ! read more

Oldie but a goodie. I used to come here lots when I lived in the neighborhood. Seems like not a lot has changed other than prices from pre-pandemic times. Love love the mac salad and I wish they would flip the two dollops rice/one dollop max salad. Ha! Order at the counter, find seats, they bring you your food. Friendly staff, indoor seating that got pretty filled up on a Wednesday night. Street parking. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This place is really good. A little bit of sunny Aloha spirit in rainy, wet, dank Portland. The workers are friendly and chill. The food is basic Hawaiian and comforting and smells great when it rolls up in front of you. Daughter had Kalua Pig and it was moist and very tasty. I had Loco Moco and although super simple they did it great. This burger was tender, the gravy delicious, the rice just right. The prices are fair, it is very inviting inside and I'd eat here any time I am in Portland. read more

The food was pretty good and the service was great! The portion sizes are large as well! I definitely recommend giving this place a try. read more

Ate-Oh-Ate - Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Portland, Oregon

This review is purely for the food cause I don't give a fuck if the restaurant is dirty or if your rude to me, the food will always win! Had the chicken katsu sandwich which was really good, bread was a lil dry snd the sauce enveloped the chicken. The Mac salad was the real star of the show, very basic in appearance but is just so comforting. They also have a nice selection of cocktails and beer for anyone 21+ read more

Nice food nice service good energy............................................... .had parking lot in the back. We enjoyed dining here. We will come back again for sure.. read more

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We got two spam musubi. (One spam musubi is about $4-5 - I forgot exactly how much one is but it's in that price range). The spam musubi was really delicious. There is a layer of spam and egg. The spam was your typical spam. The surprise here is the egg. It stole the show! The egg has green onion in it. It is a thin folded layer of egg so it isn't a thick piece of egg. It was really good and really made the spam musubi delicious! Definitely come try one if you need a quick bite if you're hungry but not that hungry ;) read more