This faka's grill is really a 4.5 stars but I rounded up because of the kind young woman who was working the window. I'm glad we got a Faka's in Long Beach! They took over where "I Luv Ur Buns" was which I was sad to see them go, but at least we got another great restaurant in their place! Now I love faka's chicken, yall. It is soooooo good. Another location has fak'ed up fries (this location doesn't make fries), if you ever have a chance to get the fak'ed up fries at the Torrance location, get them! Those things are killer. But this location offered kalua pork whereas the Torrance location didn't have kalua pork when I went. I will say - the kalua pork was a little off. Not as juicy tender as I'm used to. But I put some Sweeney n sour sauce along with my left over Maui wowie sauce on the kalua pork, and that tasted great. This location is an upscale, outdoor food stall along with about 4 other eateries and a brewery. They've got outdoor seating and one area with a tv to watch a game. There is parking in the back which is clutch. I will definitely be back. I loved the crunchy soak musing, great textures and great dipping sauces! read more

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Found this place thru Yelp when I was down the street grocery shopping. SO GOOD! I got the sweet garlic shrimp with veggies. It was delicious. I appreciated the pickled onions w the BROC and carrots. The shrimp flavor was really great. I got a side of kimchi it was okay. Plenty of parking and plenty of seating. Friendly service as well. read more

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I spend a lot of time in Hawaii with family & I'm telling you this place is legit! I had the 3 item combo: kalua pork, fried shrimp, & teriyaki chicken with a side of macaroni salad. This is like having a plate lunch by the beach on the North Shore. Mahalo Faka's! read more

Faka’s Island Grill - 3 item combo: kale a pork, shrimp, & teriyaki chicken with macaroni salad (no pic - I ate it!). - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I am a huge love of Hawaiian food so I was thrilled when a Yelp search pulled Thai place up. Food is amazing, super flavorful and tasty - almost like you're there on the island. As a spice lover, I especially love the spicy mac -it's actually spicy lol. The meats were all delicious and it's hard to choose a favorite, but that shrimp mighttttt just take the W. Best part is the location - inside LB Steelcraft, super convenient so if you want to enjoy a drinky drink, there's a spot that has wine, beer and some frozen cocktails. I went once with the hubby and went back another time by myself. I have to stop myself from going back again, don't want to play it out. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - 3 Protein Mixplate Pulled Pork, Shrimp, Sweet & Spicy Chicken - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Being a fattie & a picky eater really don't mix, but I'm trying to do better and step outside my comfort zone. I'll try new things or even retry something I KNOW I don't like at all. Exhibit A: MACARONI SALAD. Faka's has a spicy macaroni salad on the menu, and after explaining my whole macaroni salad ick to the young man working that night, he let me try a sample of the spicy Mac. I said, "Okayyyy, let me be adventurous." I tried it... and at first I was like, okay, this ain't bad. Then that spice kicked in and I immediately PUNKED OUT.I gave it a fair shot. The spice just reminded me why I mind my business and stay in my comfort zone. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Mixplate menu - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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The service is as good as the food! Loved the teriyaki chicken and the macaroni salad. Honestly I've never been a fan of macaroni salad, but this one is so good I wanted more. The Masubi is a classic and the green sauce is so good. I had some to go. Also, this is such a good spot to visit because there are other food spots in the same location so everyone can pick what they want and find a nice seating area. read more

03/08/26 Just run. Listen to me. Just go. Go to Faka's and you'll understand why I'm so angry I can't have this everyday. Hubby and I shared a 3 protein mixplate. It consisted of teriyaki chicken (bomb), karaage chicken (bomber) and sweet chili garlic shrimp (bombest) with white rice. When I tell you I was mad cuz my husband ate the last shrimp... You just have to go and taste for yourself. Everything we had was delicious. And Lucas, the one who took our order was so helpful and patient. Totally giving the spirit of aloha to every customer. 10/10 on food, service and vibes. Will definitely be back for sure! read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I love their sweet and spicy chicken karaage here. Their teriyaki chicken was also super tender and flavorful! The staff was so sweet when helping with recommendations and the food here is so consistently good. I will definitely be back to try the shrimp (although I'm allergic) because I've heard it's their #1 best seller. A little pricey, but it's so good and worth the price. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Chicken karaage - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food: 7/10 Service: 7/10 Ambiance: 7/10 Let's start with the good: * At $15 a bowl, the price is good for the single protein plates. * They provide generous portions of protein during a time when most restaurants are skimping on the protein. So I respect that! * Love the hot pink branding. * The food is good! Now, for the bad: * The food is not great. It's lacking in any type of unique standout flavors. * Carrots and broccoli were not seasoned AT ALL. I'm talking no salt, no Peppa. Just straight up steamed vegetables that look like they came from the Frozen Isle of a grocery store. * They put waaaaaaay too much sauce on the rice, yo! Next time I will ask them to significantly reduce the amount of sauce used on the rice or to not put any at all. It's unnecessary. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Chicken collage with honey sesame sauce mixed plate + teriyaki chicken mixed plate - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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I highly recommend Faka's, the food is delicious, served hot and fresh. I ordered the 3 protein meal which included chicken teriyaki, sweet & spicy karaage chicken , kahlua pork, rice and macaroni salad. The portions are generous and lasted for three meals and could probably stretch to four based on appetite. I have not had a problem or bad meal at Faka's. I take the food to go instead of eating at Steelcraft, if you enjoy sitting outside and eating this is a great place . The service is very nice. read more

So, I first had FAKAS at a different location and it was a lasting taste. Long behold, they opened one up closer to where we live and at one of our go-to spots, Steelcraft in Bixby Knolls. Perfect spot to bring that island vibes and ono grindz. We went to their grand opening and they had a "block party" and definitely brought that island vibe to the area. Delicious food and staff that bring aloha to your day. Our family fave is the sweet chili garlic shrimp, so ono with that spicy Mac. And of course, my daughter loves her spam musubis! Just FYI, maybe call ahead if you're going later on in the day, there could be a chance they will run out of something you like. It happened to us once and it was a bit disappointing, but that just goes to show how much folks love their food! read more

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I finally able to get a meal here. Each time I visited previously they were sold out of many popular items. They're still working out the new location wrinkle. I appreciated them informing me as soon as I walk up about what was sold out and what was available. So, I settled on the teriyaki chicken with rice. It was okay, not a stand out but decent Service was really good and one of the reasons I'm returning to try other items. There is plenty of outdoor seating with heat lamps of needed and pets are welcomed. read more

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The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and perfectly coated in a sweet and savory sauce. Great portion size,and definitely something I'd order again! (Karaage Chicken/Sweet spicy sauce, Spicy Mac salad) Your Welcome! read more

Faka’s Island Grill - (Karaage Chicken/Sweet spicy sauce, Spicy Mac salad) - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

We were influenced to try Fakas after seeing one of their Instagram ads, and even made the drive from Huntington Beach out to Long Beach specifically to check it out. We already love the SteelCraft concept and have always had great experiences at the Garden Grove location, so we were excited to try this newer spot. First impressions were a little rough though -- when we walked up to order, the cashier smelled heavily like he had just smoked weed. No judgment personally, but it definitely felt unprofessional while working the register. We ordered the one meat plate with garlic sweet chili shrimp, white rice, mac salad, a Spam musubi, and the POG agua fresca. Unfortunately, the Spam musubi was the biggest letdown. I always judge a Hawaiian spot by their musubi, and this one missed the mark for me. The rice was dry -- almost crunchy in some bites -- there was barely any sauce, and it tasted like it had been sitting out for a while instead of freshly made. On the brighter side, the garlic shrimp was flavorful, the mac salad and pickled onions were both really good, and the POG agua fresca was super refreshing. Overall, mixed experience but there were definitely a few highlights. read more

Food was very good and great portion to split between two. Got the garlic shrimp kalua pork and teriyaki chicken. It was all delicious along with the Mac salad! Will definitely be back to eat here. Had takeout so did not eat there. read more

The two protein plate was massive. The teriyaki chicken was delicious and perfectly cooked; so juicy inside and slight char outside. The karaage chicken was even better; crispy and delicious. The cheeho Teri sauce was awesome! So much flavor. The Mac salad was good too; not too thick. All around incredible meal! read more

So bomb Was at a carwash nearby and was feeling hungry, went to steelcraft and saw a Faka's here. Ive been wanting to try it after seeing the pictures. The food taste how you imagine it, would recommend read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Three protein plate - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Box looked great when we opened it, got the 2 combo plate with chicken karaage & shrimp. Biggest gripe is that the rice under the chicken was drowning in teriyaki sauce! Didnt even want to eat the rice unfortunately, diabetes rice! The chicken on top didn't even have that much sauce so I felt like they just poured the sauce on the rice. The chicken actually tasted good, but would definitely recommend to get the SAUCE ON THE SIDE. The shrimp were big and came with like a sweet-and-sour sauce, would've been better with just butter and garlic. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - RICE SWIMMING IN SAUCE - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

This was my first time ordering from this restaurant, and I was initially drawn by their tempting menu. I ended up spending around $50, only to toss everything in the trash because my food arrived insecurely sealed. After COVID, you'd think they'd improve their packaging, especially for delivery by strangers. I called to speak with a manager and talked to an employee named Union, who said the manager wasn't available today. When I asked why there was no manager on-site, she quickly backtracked, claiming he had gone outside and wasn't sure when he'd return--clearly not the truth. Honestly, I don't see myself trying this place again after such a disappointing first experience. I hope they learn from this review, secure their customers' trust, and pay closer attention to cleanliness and safety issues. I know you can do better Faka's Island Grill read more

Faka’s Island Grill - The bag it came with was not securely sealed and it looked very open exposing my food to tampering - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

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First I want to address these other yelpers giving this place a one star because they were close. Grown up and your review is not needed if you have not tried their food. I usually go to there Torrance location at the enclave, now that they have one across my job this is a prefect lunch spot. Service: has always been great with both locations, staff are friendly and are able to recommend you which plate to choose if you can't decide. I've tried nearly all of their plates and my favorite would be the chicken-katsu. The sauce that goes with it is amazing. As well as the chicken karaage. I haven't tried their spam masubi yet but I know it will be delicious. Ambiance: it's in a cute trending area of Long Beach. A must if you are in the area!! read more

Following a morning of Friday the 13th Tattoos and afternoon beers, I needed food. I ordered the Pork and Shrimp plate with rice, veggies and seaweed salad. Everything was flavorful and succulent. Highly impressed with the friendly service and massive portions, I am stuffed! Thank you Faka's! read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Pork w/Shrimp plate - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was fresh and flavorful. The customer service was great, the cashier explained everything well. Plenty of outdoor seating and it's clean. read more

Idk why I keep lying to people who ask me what my favorite food is. I truly love Hawaiian. I'll always stop at a new grill for the usuals, and I'm so glad I found this spot! The three item combo plate blew my socks off! I did the karage, shrimp, and teriyaki chicken with extra Mac salad which is my go to with Hawaiian. Bomb is an understatement I will absolutely be back to add Faka's to the top of my hawaiian grill list! read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Karaage, shrimp, teriyaki chicken - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Me and my girlfriend were really excited to try this new place and even waited a few times cause it was closed, but that wasn't the problem. When it was finally open and we went it was kind of disappointing what we got. I ordered the mix plate with teriyaki chicken and broccoli and carrots as well as a spam masubi and my girlfriend got a mix plate with sweet and spicy chicken and the shrimp with broccoli and carrots too. The teriyaki chicken was decent, but we were both a little disappointed that the vegetables where not seasoned at all and also our rice was undercooked. It was also pretty obvious the shrimp was okay and the spam musubi was way too sticky with not enough spam it self. Overall it was just disappointing for how much it cost with my meal being $20 and my girlfriend's being $24. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Unseasoned greens - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

honestly wish i could say something special about the crispy spam masubi but it's literally just a regular masubi that's fried for maybe a minute longer than the other one and they charge you an extra dollar for that lol you would think its coated with panko or something but the ones i ordered today were really just disappointing. the garlic fries were a 3/5, i think it was just garlic powder because i saw no minced garlic tossed in there. i won't be ordering those things again read more

First time here, the service was great, polite and attentive while ordering. When we opened our food containers, wow, they packed in the food. Tasted great, fresh and wow, huge shrimp!! read more

Faka’s Island Grill - This is the 3 protein meal, shrimp, kalua pork and the Karage chicken - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Food was bomb. Portion was huge and I got full quick. Service was nice and cashier was super friendly. The vibe was chill and you can get a beer right next door. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Holy Hawaiian food!! I love the new location and the ambiance. The pink exterior always catches my eye when I'm driving by. I usually get the chicken teriyaki plates and spam masubi's. What's really special about FAKAS is that Mac salad and the pickled onions. It really completes what I think has been missing from other Hawaiian restaurants. The employees are always friendly and down to earth. Giving me island vibes haha. Love the new location can't wait for another one in OC! read more

I wanted to try this place out. I saw a instagram post. I arrived around 7:00. On yelp it said the hours were from 11:00 -8:00 pm. It was a disappointment. I stood at the window and another person said your place is always closed. The few times he has come here. Please explain. What's your hours? read more

I always get the chicken katsu and it's consistently crispy and juicy every time. The OG spam musubi is also a must--simple but really flavorful. My kids loves it! Definitely one of my go-to spots when I'm craving something like this. Overall, this place gives that legit island-style comfort food feel with bold flavors and generous portions. Definitely worth it if you're in the mood for something satisfying and a little different from the usual.Staff are friendly. read more

So you're wanting to eat GOOD??? Grab your keys. Yes it was closed for a little bit, but it's open now, so go. You won't regret it. Some of my favorites: 1. The shrimp!!! My top favorite item. It's crispy, sweet with a little kick, and just succulent. 2. I get the mix plate and the portions are generous and the right combination of protein, rice, delicious Mac salad, and all the accoutrements (furikake on the rice, green onions topping the shrimp, pickled red onions) 3. Pogua drink--so refreshing! 4. Spam musubi- had never tried a panko-crusted spam musubi and I'm never going back! This place truly is a gem in LB. Customer for life read more

This Faka was phenomenal. So many different layers of flavor that tickled the taste buds. Food was great. Service was great and this location is a vibe. Highly recommended. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - 2 combo plate. Karaage chicken and shrimp - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

Triple protein is where the deal is at! Whether you eat a LOT, or you want to share, this portion is well worth the price. Added on an OG Spam Musubi for a discounted price with my meal. They ran out of carrots and broccoli, but the choices of Mac salad or more rice was fine as substitutes. Running out of food sounds ridiculous, but that should say something about the demand! The food is very good. I found a new spot in this part of Long Beach I will definitely come back to. I almost didn't order because the estimated wait was going to be 20-25 minutes due to a HUGE office order that went in before me. That customer apparently used to take the trip to Santa Ana to pick this up!!! I was convinced. I had to try this. The owner or manager was super friendly and only gave good vibes. I couldn't leave empty handed or with an empty stomach. Definitely recommending this to all my coworkers. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - Chicken Teriyaki - 3 Proteins (All Chicken Teriyaki, All Rice) - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

The whole experience was kind of mid. They were out of a lot of food options on the menu and the worker seemed annoyed with the questions about the menu. The food was overly salty all together but it was okay individually. In contrast the vegetables were not seasoned at all. The place was clean and the food was plated very aesthetically. Overpriced, Just okay food. read more

Faka’s Island Grill - karage chicken, kahlua pork, spam musubi, fries - Polynesian Near Me - Long Beach, California

I was really looking forward to eating here today and even saved my appetite for it, only to show up and find the restaurant closed. There was a note on the door saying they would reopen at 6pm, but there was no explanation why. Unfortunately, there was also nothing posted on their Instagram about the closure. It was frustrating because I made the trip expecting them to be open based on their normal hours. If the schedule changes during the day, they should at least post it online so people don't waste their time or plan their meal around a place that isn't actually open. This kind of poor communication is unacceptable. read more

I was really stoked to see a Hawaiian spot open right down the street. Biggest let down. This is not Hawaiian food like they claim. The Kalua pork was overall salty and practically inedible. Besides that, it was nothing like Hawaiian style Kalua pig. The rice was also overcooked. read more

I love this restaurant! My favorite go to meal is the garlic shrimp and the chicken kaarage combo! It's enough food to feed me.. my wife and my one year old son!! 10/10 would recommend. Get yourself a spam musubi on the way out! - Gabe C read more

The food is consistently excellent, and the staff is always helpful, offering great recommendations for trying new dishes. There's plenty of seating available, and the occasional live music makes the experience even better. read more

Great food with island flavors! The staff is very helpful with menu decisions. Came here twice in one week! Can't wait to come again!

This place is with the program. Kaarage is best in town. All their sauce is made in the kitchen and you can really taste the difference. I like the honey sesame. I order it on the side because one time I went and it was swimming in sauce and I couldn't enjoy my rice. But I still rate this place 5 stars cuz it only happened one time and the kaarage is so dank. Their shrimps too are super fat fresh and flavorful. I had the pork also, highly reccomend. The spicy Mac is definitely spicy so if u not with it order the regular Mac. I've been here probably 20 times since I came here a month ago. So good read more