Saturday plates never disappoint!! Everything is cooked really well + well flavored. Their sapasui…read morehas kind of a stronger ginger taste, but the price is not bad. Definitely great convenient place to get hot plates! Pineapple pies are 20/10 when they're fresh out the oven!! The pie does shrivel once it cools. Manapuas are also really good! Both the lamb and pork! Not overly priced in my opinion! They're always friendly too! They have some shirts, flags, jewelry, poly merch, and even puletahas. Great store overall!

Talofa everyone, today is my third time going there for their plate lunch which is always oblivious…read moreThe difference today is I wanted to order 6 taros, 6 fasi povi, and 6 multi pipi, so I called them and they said they could have ready for me when I get there. I was so pleased with the service and the food is always delicious and at a reasonable price. Thank you both so much for the friendly service with a smile, the alofa you genuinely shown to everyone who walks through your doors, and may God Almighty continue to Bless you and the your family always

So you miss authentic Hawaiian food? You've come to the right place... our first time there and we…read moreloved the delicious combos there. We got the beef rib combo and the chicken & k bbq plate.. servings are generously delicious and the staff is so friendly. Thank you for a amazing experience we will mos def be back.

Delicious food! Can't wait to eat from this restaurant again. Parking was a little hard to get, the…read moreplace was busy and the places next door were also busy. Overall everything was so good. Got the Sam's Plate with mac. The lady was very nice, place was busy, phone wouldn't stop ringing, worth the drive and wait. (I actually placed my order by phone to go on the way there so didn't wait long)

Easily one of the best experiences I've had in a while. I'm pretty particular when it comes to food…read moreand service, and this spot really delivered. Everything came out hot, fresh, and actually felt intentional--not just thrown together. Every bite hit. Shoutout to Danny for taking my order; real, friendly, and easy to talk to. He matched my energy, kept it smooth, and made sure everything was dialed in. You can tell he actually cares, which made the whole experience better. The vibe was clean and comfortable too, nothing overdone, just a solid environment where everything works. As someone who pays attention to details, I noticed how put-together everything felt. Definitely a place I'd come back to without thinking twice!

Service was amazing so was the food and ambience Staff were…read morevery friendly, shout out Christian and Danny for the amazing help and food

We attended a special Chartreuse tasting event at Strong Water which was being held in honor of…read moreChartreuse week and Chartreuse Day 1605 (May 16), the annual celebration of Chartreuse's origins and history. The tasting featured a great lineup of green and yellow Chartreuse paired with small bites. It concluded with a complementary Chartreuse-based cocktail from one of five recipes. Brand ambassador Taylor guided the event and began by telling us about the unique history of Chartreuse. The tasting started out with a small spoonful of Vegetal Elixir Chartreuse to warm up the palate. This is the base spirit of both green and yellow Chartreuse and clocks in at 138 proof. It was surprisingly not harsh, but immediately kicked my salivary glands into overdrive. I didn't even know that vintages of Chartreuse was a thing, but Taylor walked us through tasting three different vintages of both yellow and green Chartreuse, and it was surprising how different they were. The lineup concluded with more rare varietals of the green elixir 1605 and yellow cuvee. Great job, thanks Taylor! Chef Kling presented each small bite which included a crispy Icelandic cod, a roasted beet crostino, and a lamb slider. All of them had a five star list of ingredients and were delicious. Strong Water is known for their excellent cocktails, but their food is also great. For my cocktail at the end of the event, I had the Bar Flower (Green Chartreuse, Crème de Cacao, Pineapple, Lime). This was so good, with the herbal and chocolate flavors perfectly balanced. It was served with a flaming lime half. This was such a great event! Chartreuse retails for around $100 a bottle, and the higher-end varieties cost even more. At just $45 per person, this event was an amazing bargain. Strong Water frequently hosts great events, so keep an eye on their social media for upcoming dates. I really love Chartreuse, so I went back a few days later on the last day of Chartreuse week to try a few of the other limited time cocktails. I started out with their twist on a Grasshopper (Chartreuse, Crème de Menthe, Chili Liqueur, Crème de Cacao, Cream, Cane, $22). This was a great classic Grasshopper, but the Chartreuse added a herbal complexity, and there is a dash of heat on the finish from the chili liqueur. Next I had the Flare Gun (Yellow Chartreuse, Overproof Rum, Italian Bitter, Lime, Cane, $20). The yellow Chartreuse definitely comes through, but it's softer and has a light sweetness, unlike the green variety. Even though it contains overproof rum, it is perfectly balanced and not boozy at all. I usually don't like bitter drinks, but the bitterness was at a perfect light level. I finished off with the Tales from the Black Lagoon which is my favorite drink here, and it's also a favorite of many of the bartenders. All three cocktails were a home run. Chartreuse is an expensive spirit, so those drinks cost a little more than average. Shout out to Karen, Joey, Edgar, Jordan, and Ying for excellent hospitality, as always. Strong Water is our favorite place. We can't wait to go back!

Amazing spot! Great spot to go check out if you are new to Cali! It is small but worth it! Drinks…read moreca be pricey but it's worth it. Some drinks will have souvenirs!amazinnnggg ambience! 1000/10 would come again!

On our last day at the Disneyland Hotel, we decided to get lunch at Trader Sam's before embarking…read moreon our 1.5 hour (minimum) drive home. Unfortunately, the inside of the Tiki Bar was closed for repairs/upgrades, but we ate on their very pleasant outdoor patio, and luckily, the weather was lovely. I'm not that into Hawaiian type food, no offense to Hawaiians whatsoever, so I found the menu to be a bit limiting. Since I just had a poke bowl the prior night, I didn't want another, even though it was probably what I would've ordered. Most other dishes were with pork, which I don't eat. Instead, I ordered chicken tenders, which is so NOT what I would EVER order, but I did on this day. The chicken was not overly greasy, and it had good flavor. The fries were even better. The poke bowl looked gorgeous, and the 3 others who got that said it was delicious, although not nearly as much salmon as they were hoping for... and it had way too much rice. (Those of us who had poke bowls from the previous night had loads of ahi tuna and the perfect amount of rice.) My husband enjoyed his bacon cheeseburger, something I'd never get. Not a fan of bacon AT ALL. My grandchildren got the chicken tenders like their grandma. :-) We ate our food to being serenaded with live music on the patio. Nice touch. I think most people come here to drink cocktails, although we didn't since we were about to make a long trek home up the I-5. I probably won't eat here again when/if we stay at this hotel, but it served its purpose when we needed it.

What an amazing find . I've heard of this spot but never been till today . After looking it up and…read moregoing to the bar I can say it was an amazing authentic Tiki experience in the middle of a Disneyland hotel . Ambiance - They had a duo singing Hawaiian songs that also gave it some validity and takes you back to the island . Service - our server was amazing gave us some suggestion and was extremely attentive . Drinks- ok so we had several drinks (well that's why we're at a tiki bar) we had tiki tiki tiki tiki tiki rum, Zombie , Safe travels and Notes of adventure . Each one was amazing and couldn't think of anything wrong with our drinks . Loved each one and tasty and also potent . Overall amazing tiki bar with some kick ass drinks !

love this place can't tell me anything bad about it. We've been coming here since my kids were…read moretoddlers, and now I have a teenager, and we still love it just as much. The breakfast is so good I always get the loco moco, and recently tried the Ube French toast... amazing. I miss their Japanese pancakes The atmosphere is what really keeps us coming back though. The vibe here is unmatched and it truly feels like a vacation every time. In the summer, grabbing a Dole Whip and some wings here is elite. Gorgeous spot, great food, and always a must visit for us.

This has been on my list of Disney eats for the longest time and I am so sad to be giving it 2…read morestars, but it just was not what I expected. My little family of 3 stayed at the Disneyland Hotel so it was convenient to eat here for breakfast morning of check out. The menu is straightforward. I ordered their Ube French Toast and my fiance ordered something called Korean Breakfast Sandwich(?), I think? But honestly, I didn't really understand how it was a "Korean breakfast sandwich." Everything about the sandwich looked dry. It comes with ham, too. The toast looked to have been dipped in egg then fried for a bit. Even with that, it didn't look appetizing at all. My fiance needed some kind of sauce with it so he ended up adding ketchup which, he said, "made it a little better." As for the Ube French Toast, the ube flavor was there but after like 3-5 bites, it was getting too sweet for me. I wish the bread was sweeter. It tasted like it was for sure counting on the ube cream to give it that wow factor. Sadly, I won't be dining here again for breakfast/ brunch. I rather wait to eat and drink at Trader Sam's next door.

We have been struggling to find a Hawaiian place that really hits the spot near us in Irvine. Well…read morethe search is over! We ordered a couple mixed plates that included the Kalua pork, Karaage chicken, and sweet chili shrimp. Everything was amazing! In my opinion, a good kalua pork is a make or break for a Hawaiian spot, and this one was absolutely delicious! It had great depth of flavor and was incredibly addicting. The karaage chicken - although not something I typically expect at a Hawaiian spot - was amazing as well. Fantastic texture and it came with a sweet green sauce that paired really well. I forgot to take photos since we were too hungry, but I'll definitely be ordering from here again. The only thing that surprised me was their spicy mac salad. I like spicy food but this side was -insanely- spicy. I genuinely don't know if they accidentally overloaded the spice, but I'm too scared to order it again, hahaha.

Disappointing experience. My boyfriend and I came out of our way to try this place, and all…read moreplatforms (their website, Google, Yelp, Maps) showed that they were open. There was no mention anywhere that they're closed on Sundays or have limited hours. We even asked a nearby restaurant, and they said this place sometimes closes unexpectedly. That's really unprofessional. If you're going to change your hours or close on certain days, please keep your information updated so customers aren't inconvenienced.

I loooove this place! The portions are huge and you can't go wrong with any of their combo…read moreplates--the Aina and Momona are my fave. They use a fatter noodle in the mac salad which I really like! Their poke is also quite fresh. I've been coming here for years and service is always quick and friendly. I always call ahead to order just to save time. It has limited seating and definitely more of a grab and go spot than a sit down place.

Food: zero .. the Kalua pig and cabbage was awful.. not authentic at all ... green salad was only…read morespinach with a terrible salad dressing and the mac salad was nothing like how it's supposed to be Service: NO ALOHA whatsoever Ambiance: nothing special it is what it is ... Wanted to like but ....

My daughter and I finally decided to join Nonosina after my friend nudged me to go for the longest…read moretime. I was nervous to try something new with very little dance experience. I danced cultural shows in high school, and briefly danced at another studio but that was it. After struggling and thankfully recovering from postpartum depression and anxiety, I wanted to find a place where I could take care of myself physically, mentally and emotionally. I also wanted to do something with my daughter and find a sense of community. I've gained and learned so much more than from when I first started there. I've witnessed how much both my daughter and I have progressed and developed as dancers and individuals. From building self confidence improving basic moves, learning about the Polynesian culture, and love and joy from friendships formed while being there. It's become our second home. Nonosina has a strong foundation, focusing on the fundamentals of Polynesian dance culture. In the beginner classes, they spend time on teaching the basics, technique and cultural meaning behind the steps and music. They also offer advanced classes for experienced dancers with amazing and choreo and beats. There's a good reason why it's still thriving after over 61 years with hundreds of students. It's a busy studio with the leaders taking care of its hundreds of students and also making an impact outside with Moana movies and other cultural ventures. But it doesn't take away from how the Nonosina team invests time, care and passion into its students. Aunty Ricky, Tiana and Kayla, Jaidan, Leila and Courtney pour so much love, care, mana, cultural knowledge into the students there. I would highly recommend trying it out there if you have an open mind and heart to learn. Theres a wealth of knowledge, passion and talent that they offer there. I love being at Nonosina and I'll always be grateful for the House of Gram (the founder of Nonosina) for the genuine and meaningful impact it's had on my life.

I love Nonosina. I used to dance with them when I was in high school, black pro team. Honestly one…read moreof my favorite experiences in life. Aunti Riki, Tiana, and Mevina are the best teachers, VERY TALENTED. I may be biased but NONOSINA IS THEE BEST POLYNESIAN DANCE TEAM WORLDWIDE. Hoping to get my daughter in their class soon because I truly believe in this team, from the energy to the arts to the culture it's honestly so beautiful and magical.

Me and my husband had such a wonderful experience at Matiki BBQ, and we truly have to highlight the…read moreexceptional service provided by Casie. From the moment we walked in, she stood out for all the right reasons. Her customer service skills are genuinely top-tier--she greeted us with a warm, sincere smile that instantly made us feel welcome and comfortable. Casie has such a pleasant and approachable demeanor. She took the time to really engage with us, making sure we felt taken care of without ever seeming rushed or distracted. What impressed us most is how attentive she is--she listened carefully and offered thoughtful recommendations based on what we might enjoy. If you're unsure what to order, she's the perfect person to guide you. Her suggestions were spot-on and made the whole dining experience even better. Beyond her professionalism, Casie has a wonderful personality that shines through in every interaction. She brings such positive energy to the environment--it's clear she enjoys what she does, and it reflects in how she treats people. On top of that, her beautiful complexion and confident presence add to her overall charm, making her truly memorable. It's rare to come across someone who combines efficiency, friendliness, and genuine care so effortlessly. Casie goes above and beyond to make sure every guest leaves satisfied, and that level of service deserves recognition. Because of her, we'll definitely be returning to Matiki BBQ and recommending it to others.

The ribs were genuinely good (if you like fat). But that barely matters when the staff…read moresingle-handedly destroys any reason to return. One woman in particular (presumably a manager or long-time employee) was shockingly, aggressively rude in a way that's hard to overstate. She barked orders and accusations at customers with zero patience, yelling over trivial things that no reasonable person could possibly know or control. Her tone was dripping with contempt, her attitude unapologetically hostile, and her behavior screamed ignorance wrapped in unearned entitlement. Zero warmth, zero professionalism--just pure, unfiltered disdain for the very people paying her bills. No one should have to endure being treated like an inconvenience or an idiot just to eat decent barbecue. The food might be worth a try if you're willing to stomach verbal abuse, but for most of us, it's not. Her complete lack of basic decency and customer service skills makes this place actively unpleasant. I won't be back, and I can't in good conscience recommend it to anyone who values being treated like a human being. One star only because the ribs themselves don't deserve zero--but she absolutely does.