Such a delicious spot!…read more Made to order juicy fried chicken karaage! We ordered 8 pieces to share, plus 6 wings and 2 side rice. So much food! Rice was made perfectly. Karaage was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Enjoyed every bite! We were unable to finish it all, so brought it home. And we re warmed it in the air fryer and it was just as delicious! A must try in Hilo!

Last week we were in Hilo and needed a quick lunch before heading back to the airport. We used…read moreYELP to find a quick bite and were not disappointed. First of all; YELP is a useful tool to find what you need when you need it. Five stars to YELP Secondly; if you need a quick bite; look no further than this restaurant. It's a mom and pop style with great service. Very clean; simple menu; delicious chicken. Can't complain. The owners are from rural areas in Japan and moved to the US and later took a vacation to Hilo and fell in love with this Island and its people. And the next is history; they moved to Hilo and set up shop. Let's hope the economy and people continue to visit this little gem so that they can live here a long time. We will definitely visit them again on our next trip to Hilo

We enjoyed an evening eating and drinking outside listening to a live band. Older crowd, great…read moremusic, had to be careful as it was pouring rain and the tarps didn't all cover the eating area. Large selection of beers, including a very nicely priced beer tower. Equally wide selection of foods, their moco loco was great. The real highlight was the attentive service. Our server went above and beyond to ensure we wanted for nothing. She was wonderful.

Came here on a night where they had live Hawaiian music. The speakers were super loud, but the…read moremusic was fantastic. It took a while for the waitress to take our orders. One waitress said that she was going to come back and then didn't return for over 15 minutes plus. My friend got the Loco Loco over tater tots, which was very filling and delicious. I got the ribs. Initially the only rib that was hot was the end piece and as soon as I cut it, the remainder was ice cold. I told the waitress who took it back to the kitchen, and they reheated it. The ribs overall were tasty, though not the most tender ribs I've ever ever had. I did like the French fries though it was cold after they reheated my ribs.

The portions are a good size and love the sides. The kimchee has flavor compared to other Korean…read moreplaces I've been to on the island. This is my new favorite Korean spot on Hawai'i island.

My bf and I were in Hilo for the day and although we've been to the island countless times, this…read morewas the first time we ate here. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side with only about 8 tables, but they do offer takeout as well. There was only 1 women working the front when we came, but she was very friendly and was handling both dine in and take out customers at the same time. We ordered relatively fast and received some banchans while we waited for our food. Every dish we had tasted amazing and we had to force ourselves to save some to eat with our main meal. But it turned out we didn't really have to as our server gave us our food and then returned moments later with more banchans for us to eat with our meals. I had the kimchee stew and my bf had the mixed plate with the kalbi and meat jun. we also decided to share the kimchee pancake as we saw another table order it and it looked really yummy. Portions were relatively big and we ended up taking most of the pancake home as there was so much food. Price was average for Korean food in my opinion, but worth it. Definitely coming back here the next time we're back so we can try some of their other dishes.

I decided to revisit my teen years and have Little Ceasar's pizza with crazy bread. I had a fresh…read morehot pizza within minutes, and served with aloha. This was my first time having the thin crust pizza at little Caesars. I think I'll stick with a regular crust, but you can't beat the crazy bread. There's something about butter soaked bread sticks covered in Parmesan cheese that keeps me coming back. I always have pleasant experiences here, and appreciate that I can revisit my teen years right here in Hilo.

Checked out Little Caesars on Yelp today and saw that their very first image was a picture of their…read morepizza in the trash. I absolutely love "trash pizza reviews," so I knew I had to visit. The staff was awesome, the service was impeccable, and the pizza did not disappoint! The second I picked up that cheesy triangle slice of cardboard, I knew I'd hit the jackpot. It tasted exactly how one should expect a $5 pizza to taste, it just cost a little more! Savoring the feeling of that 'za as I sit on the toilet right now. It's really making me push! Could not be a better experience. Would give 10 stars if I could. #LittleCaesarsSlvt4lyfe

I planned for my husband and I to grab a quick bite at Cafe 100 before leaving Hilo. With more than…read more2000 reviews on Google and 30 varieties of loco moco, it was hard to ignore. Cafe 100 is a casual, local spot with window (staff) or kiosk (automated) ordering and plenty of semi-outdoor seating (i.e., you are technically inside and covered, but you can still feel the heat from outside). I will admit the menu felt a bit overwhelming at first glance because there are so many options available, but we visited on a weekday when it was not busy, so we were able to take our time deciding. Anticipating larger portions, we decided to share a mixed type loco moco plate along with a drink. That turned out to be a great call, as the portion was more than enough for the two of us, especially since we would not easily be able to take leftovers with us. This is casual, familiar comfort food done well. No complaints here, and I have already recommended Cafe 100 to a few friends :)

Made a day trip from Oʻahu to the Big Island and had to stop at Cafe 100 -- home of the original…read moreloco moco. As a born-and-raised local, rice, gravy, and eggs will win me over every time, and I really wanted to love this place for the history alone. I'll be honest though -- the hype set the bar high, and I left a little let down. The regular loco moco was just okay. The hamburger patty tasted pre-made or frozen, though the gravy was solid (thank goodness). The beef stew also tasted pre-made and was lighter on the tomato flavor than I prefer. I ordered the steak as well (around $30), and it came out very well done. On the positive side, they offer a ton of plate lunch options, the space is extremely well kept for a local diner, and there's plenty of parking. It's covered outdoor seating only, but it's comfortable and clean. What surprised me most was the lack of visible history. I expected to see more storytelling about the loco moco origins -- photos, signage, staff sharing pride in it -- something that really leaned into that legacy. It felt a little missing. Still glad I tried it for the experience, but for me, it didn't quite live up to the legendary reputation.

Not the same experience I remember from years ago. Customer service needs major improvement. The…read moregirls that work there (Sept 2024) were not friendly, as though they were better than their fast food job. Seating area was dirty - needs major power washing. The food wasn't very good either... not the way I remembered it from the past. Sadly, I will likely pass next time. Slush float was good tho.

Always here for the slush floats. A Hilo town staple. Only thing I will say is be careful where you…read moresit, the tables are outside and don't get cleaned too often.

i dined there today (3/15) and our server was super sweet and taking good care of us and the tables…read morearound us even though it was busy. however our food took over an hour and i heard the kitchen cussing and using inappropriate language towards our server. it has very disheartening to hear when she was treating everyone with kindness and doing her best.

The service is excellent! The Mushroom Swiss Burger with half order onion rings and half fries is…read moremy favorite. It's always my go to Sports Bar.

Came as a party of 2 at noon on a Sunday, and we were seated right away! The ambiance definitely…read moregives a nice island sports bar vibe. Only street parking is available. There was also live music with a lady playing guitar solo and singing! Service was amazing! We never had to wait long to order/get the bill. We were most impressed by the fact that the waitress made sure to split our Hilo local plate into two plates to make it much easier to share! We almost thought we had received two orders because of how well-plated they were. - Poke tower (8/10): Solid choice for an appetizer! There were ample portions of poke, and the flavors were nice. Not a super stand out dish though. - Hilo local plate (9.5/10): If you want to taste a wide range of Hawaiian cuisine in one dish, I would highly recommend getting this one! The Kalbi ribs were sooo good! They were juicy, tender, and bursting with flavor. The Kalua pork was pretty good, and both meats paired well with the rice which had an interesting savory haupia sauce drizzled on it. The mango chili slaw and pineapple salsa added a nice tang to balance everything out. - Triple lilikoi pie (5/10): Wayyy too sweet and sugary for our liking, and you can barely taste the lilikoi flavor. We ended up just picking at the graham cracker crust and couldn't finish the rest. It seemed like one of those desserts that are premade unfortunately, and we wish we hadn't ordered this dessert.

We chose Pineapples Island Fresh Cuisine because it's one of the highest-rated sit-down spots in…read moreHilo, but it ended up being just okayyyy. The menu felt very "meh"...nothing particularly exciting or memorable. The cocktails looked great in photos, so we ordered the piña colada flight, but it tasted like there was little to no rum in it. Pretty presentation, but very mediocre overall. Food was just okay. The burger wasn't bad, but definitely not anything special. The fried shrimp dish was disappointing and lacked flavor. The big letdown was the ambiance. We were seated facing the street and parking lot the entire time ...no view...., just sad street. Overall, it didn't live up to the hype. Not terrible, but definitely not worth going out of your way for. The staff were all very nice though. Service friendly.

ALWAYS A GREAT DECISION TO COME HERE!!…read more The food and service is always on point. Really cool locally owned restaurant. We usually get the sizzling steak and/or korean chicken salad. Never disappoints. Mahalo kenichi crew

Our high school club chose to eat here to support a local business for our end-of-year celebration,…read morebut the experience was unfortunately very stressful for our students and staff. We spent two and a half months planning this event. My club treasurer and I confirmed the price on seven different occasions--five times over the phone and twice in person. Each time, we were quoted just over $600 with about a $110 in tips, which we paid in full two days before the party. However, the day before the event, we were told there was a miscalculation and we needed to pay another $400. Because our students had only fundraised the amount we were originally quoted, we had to remove two people from our party and downgrade our menu which did not include drinks anymore. We requested to bring our own drinks due to the last-minute budget change, but we were told we could "only bring alcohol and no outside sodas and juices." It was disappointing that this was the only accommodation offered to a group of high school students. During the party, we also encountered several cleanliness issues. We found hair in the food and cockroaches in the rice, as well as on the walls and near the buffet area. I am totally not joking about the food; I was shocked by what we saw. The servers were very polite and apologized when we let them know, but it was a major concern for us. I understand that accidents happen, but this was a very difficult situation for our club after so much careful planning. Personally, I will not be eating here again for a long time.

Earlier today, my sister and I went through the drive thru to KFC and bought coleslaw and 3…read morebiscuits. The representative asked if I would like honey, which I relied, "yes please." When I got home and emptied my bag, I was surprised at the amount of honey packs received. There were 21 total packs. I only used 1 pack per biscuit. I suggest the operations manager talk with staff and provide a ratio for how many honey packs should be distributed. Think about how many customers go to KFC each day and how quickly this restaurant must go through inventory of all products. This review is not to get anyone in trouble, but an opportunity to become more efficient and save the restaurant money. Every product cost money and every nickel, dime and quarter each day adds up.

It seems like every time I come back here, it just gets worse and worse. No customer service at…read moreall and the girl working the drive thru is so clueless. Im surprised they still in business. Ugh!