We go out of our way to eat here when we're in the area. Great friendly service, huge portions for…read moregood prices and most importantly AMAZING food that tastes just like the islands. Lives up to all the hype. It's casual inside and you'll often see active duty military eating here - consider buying them lunch to thank them. We will be back over and over again!

I had really high hopes for Da Local Boy. I've been excited to try this place for a long time given…read moreall the high reviews but unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. We ordered the Aloha Plate and chicken lumpia. The lumpia was soggy, super tiny and just wasn't good. The Aloha Plate was also much too sweet for my taste, and the meat felt pretty standard--similar to what I'd expect from a typical Korean BBQ meal. I usually love mac salad, so i was especially looking forward to that, but unfortunately, it was pretty underwhelming as well. The most disappointing was the service. Service was incredibly slow and not attentive at all.

Got the Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwich and WOW. This…read moresandwich was hugeee. Two pieces of tender juicy chicken and the teriyaki marinade on these is very flavorful. Even the tomato and lettuce on these sandwich were fresh and enhanced the flavor so much. Mustard on these sandwich bottom bun and may on the top complimented the whole sandwich so well. My hands and face were a mess devouring it, it's a good thing i chose to-go and ate it at home. Great price for a big bite sandwich. I'll be back!! I've had this place on my list for awhile and didnt think it'd exceed my expectations so much. I walked in on a rainy day, restaurant empty, and the cashier answered my questions and waited patiently and kindly. Decorations inside are cute and fun. No wifi and limited seating. Great location right by the western pink stop.

Delicious and great service! I ordered the Hawaiian Grilled BBQ Chicken Plate online, and it was…read moreready within 15 minutes of placing my order. I think $15 (with tax) for the portion was a really good price. There were 3-4 chicken thighs in my box, which fed me for two meals. Everything tasted really flavorful and fresh. I'll have to come back to try their other boxes. The inside is small, with around 4 tables, so I think most people get take-out, as I did. There's street parking on a side street, but it was pretty packed, so keep that in mind.

A little piece of Polynesia in DesPlaines Hawaiian decor…read moreand music. Food portions are ample but my Kailua pork was dry and a little bland I enjoyed the hibiscus mocktail and service was friendly.

It was a Friday Night, so it was busy but we were able to walk right in for the bar…read more We tried a couple of the drinks on the menu and they were all amazing! Glad I was finally able to knock this off my bucket list of places to try!

Experience: For me door dashing is the better experience. I drove here and found that it's part of…read morea digital kitchen where you select a brand/restaurant from a kiosk and wait until a code appears on your phone to unlock the designated locker door to retrieve the take out. Service was fast with no human interaction. Which made me second guess the tip I included at the kiosk. Ambience: a small lobby like setting with square lockers on the wall. Two kiosks at one wall. And three smaller ones on the opposite side used to scan QT codes to check on orders. Food: The largest portions I've had from a Hawaiian take out since moving to Chicago two years ago. Very impressive! The rice was slightly on the dry side. Although I loved the large portion of the mac salad, there's way too much mayonnaise. Both Huli Huli and Honolulu chicken dishes were similar in taste. The base marinate seems to taste like the two teriyaki sauces that are packed. Both dishes are presented as cubed shapes. I imagine it makes it easier for production. Conclusion: I do recommend Hawaiian Bros if you are looking for large portions and sweet/savory flavors leaning towards teriyaki. Since I live just minutes away, I'll order again when I'm really craving for comfort food from home (Kauai).

Was really looking forward to this place and because there was a BOGO deal, I though it would be a…read morenice time to try. So, I ordered all 5 of the chicken variants, and they all tasted the same. I was hoping for a sweet-island-pineapple inspired taste, but it was not. It wasn't bad, but it wasn't what I expected. Secondly, they should state that rice is included under the chicken entree. I did get a side of rice along with the macaroni salad which was totally bland! I just don't get the correlation of what was written and how the food actually tasted. I may give them another try but again, not impressed. The concept is great, but I was underwhelmed with the reality!

What a fun place! Conveniently located in Wood Dale, this lounge gives visitors a casual place to…read moreenjoy an interesting array of fun and colorful drinks at reasonable prices. Though I didn't get to try it on this visit, the food menu fits the tiki bar theme of the lounge and is cooked to order. Service was quick and friendly and it only took a few minutes to make each drink. With each drink I also got a good amount of background on the alcohol used to make the drink and some knowledge on how each flavor combination was developed. The space inside is nice with a mix of everything from tables to a bar to couches. This would be a perfect place to enjoy some board games or a casual evening of conversation with plenty of space to spread out. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center as well.

I walked in to the Pau Hana Lounge and expected a tiki bar but did not expect to get an education…read moreon rum. We were looking for a unique bar, and boy, did we get that. The bartender, Ron, seemed to have a good deal of knowledge about rum. All of the specialty cocktails contain rum. Ron was very engaging and enthusiastic about the cocktail menu. He was very friendly and spent a lot of time talking with us. We ordered the Zombie (a trio of light, gold, and dark rum with lemon, lime, passion fruit, and bitters - limit two per customer), the Navy Grog (lime, grapefruit, honey liquor, light rum, dark rum, and Demerara rum), the Painkiller (Pusser's rum, fresh nutmeg, pineapple, orange, and cream of coconut), and the Pineapple Coconut Delight (white rum, coconut, orgeat, pineapple, and lemon). The drinks were very good and I liked the sweetness in the drinks we chose. The drinks that we were served were very strong. I can see why some of them have a two drink limit. Ron kept telling us about the his brother who cooks in the kitchen. He is a classically trained chef, but we were unable to try any of the food because the kitchen is closed on Monday. Overall, the Pau Hana Lounge is a nice bar with a neighborhood feel to it. I recommend Pau Hana Lounge, just be prepared to get a lot of alcohol from these drinks.

My partner and I are not strangers to Hawaiian food, which means we walked into Aloha Eats in…read moreChicago with actual expectations and not just curiosity. Those expectations were met, exceeded, and then handed back to us with a side of macaroni salad. We split the Pork Katsu Loco combination plate, which arrived looking like something the Jedi Council would have commissioned for a victory feast. The egg on top was scrambled but folded with enough care that it looked intentional and beautiful, draped over the pork katsu like it had always belonged there. The accompanying gravy was the kind that makes everything around it better, the rising tide theory of plate lunch confirmed. Every spoonful we built with rice, pork katsu, and macaroni salad together was its own complete moment. Ono does not even begin to cover it. The portions were enormous, the kind of plate that makes you recalibrate your lunch ambitions halfway through. Our son ordered the loco moco, which at this point is his standard field test at every Hawaiian spot we visit. A reliable benchmark, consistently deployed. Aloha Eats passed without hesitation. We also picked up chicken katsu musubi for each of us, took them home for later, and they held up just as well, which is a logistical victory worth noting. The vibe inside felt authentically Hawaiian without overdoing it, the kind of atmosphere that sets the right tone without requiring tiki torches and a ukulele soundtrack. Julie was our cashier and also brought out our food, handling both roles with the kind of warmth that makes a place feel like more than a transaction. Her smile genuinely lit up the room, which is not a phrase I use lightly or often. Five stars. Aloha Eats is the real deal and worth every parsec of the trip to Chicago.

I am Filipino-Hawaiian so I was so excited to finally try Aloha Eats and it did not disappoint! The…read morestaff was so incredibly kind and helpful, to start. There are only a few tables but late night on a Friday we were able to snag one. This is definitely a casual spot -- I enjoyed the charm and the nostalgic island decor. It was acceptably clean, I think the staff was a little overwhelmed which is totally understandable but the water needed a refill, trash needed to be emptied, and tables could've used a quick sweep and wipe down. The food was so good! It was nostalgic, just like the island food I grew up on. I was especially ecstatic to see they had POG drink, something that's not as easy to find on the mainland. My chicken katsu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was really good -- I don't always like katsu sauce on the mainland but this one was perfect. Overall I loved the food and was so happy to try it!

Best poke spot ever! Guy with the glasses was super nice and hooked us up. Definitely worth the…read moredrive. 10/10

What a great place to get fresh quick poke…read more We all got the salmon bowl and modified a little. The largest bowl and we're all stuffed. None of us could believe how much we got because we are usually too hungry after. Friendly and yummy! Will be back.

Great service! First time at an Island Fin Poke Company location and the food was delicious. Inside…read moreis a tropical island feel with surf boards and aqua marine and orange colors. Bench seating inside with a few window seats. Dining room and restrooms were clean. They walked me through the ordering process and got to build my own bowl. Such a good choice to try it out. You should check it out too if you get a chance.

They were super sweet and worked quickly. I thought my online order went through but apparently…read morenot. It's nice to pick in person too though. Super fresh and I like their spicy mayo version better

Heard of this place and finally made a trip to try it out, and have had it three times within a…read moreweek and a half since. Very similar setup to a Chipotle style ordering/peeping of your food. Start with a base, and toppings and choice of protein. Everything I've tried here has been extremely fresh, clean and prepared very well, which is key when serving raw seafood! It can get a little pricey with some add-ons to your bowl, but definitely worth it to have a healthier meal that sticks with you. Great job Poke Bros, and will continue to come back! -Cheers

Incredibly fast and fresh food. As a gluten-free vegetarian I had many options and did not leave…read morehungry.