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Go to spot for Hawaiian food, always great quality. Service was nice and short wait for food. Got the spicy poke bowl today.
This is our favorite spot for Hawaiian food. All their food is really good and the service is always really friendly. We've enjoyed everything we've had but my favorites are the kalbi, poke, hurricane chicken, and the garlic shrimp. The poke is always fresh and never tastes fishy. Their kalbi plates have a lot of kalbi and it's always cooked perfectly. The inside is a little small and it's always pretty pretty busy so keep that in mind if going during peak hours. Orders typically take around 30 min to be ready so plan to order accordingly. Definitely give this place a try, you will not regret it. They also have specials sometimes like spare ribs and ribeye so be sure to check their Instagram for any daily specials!
First time trying Hapa Food and will definitely be back! I tried the chicken and kalua pig. It was served with rice and Mac salad which were both rich in flavor. I highly recommend "hurricane" style! Xo -B
Excellent Hawaiian food! I got the garlic chicken and short rib lunch, and it was pretty amazing. The short ribs were extremely flavorful, tender, and juicy and left you wanting more. It's a little bit pricey, but you could probably split the entrée with another person or both be plenty full. I recommend this place highly.
Eni is the best! She's quick to take your order and recommend the perfect options. Greats customer service. Love the small restaurant vibe. These are usually the best food spots. Hapa doesn't disappoint. Food is delicious. It's on the pricy side but you get your money's worth. The malasada doughnuts are so good. Not too sweet perfect flavor. Especially liked the coconut ones. The Poke is fresh and the seasoning is amazing. I need to try the poke nachos next time. Short ribs are so tasty, it's my favorite item. The garlic chicken is crispy and moist l. This has to be the best east valley Hawaiian food spot period.
First time here. I ordered the kalbi and garlic chicken plate and poke nachos. Everything was good and flavorful but I do wish there was more poke on my nachos. And the garlic chicken I had mostly were breaded not enough meat on it but other than that it was good but we were still hungry after. The place isn't big and it's kinda tight especially if it's busy. Service was great.
Love coming to Hapa for lunch. My favorite to order is the Kalbi & Garlic Chicken mix plate. The beef is juicy and perfectly marinated. I love the ambiance of feel good island music, and the staff is so friendly. I will always come back. If you have enough room after, the fresh filled Malasadas (cream filled donuts) are incredible. I can never get enough of this place!!
This place is legit! We've been here twice and I think it's safe to safe it's some of the best if not the best Hawaiian food in Arizona. The kalbi ribs are sooo good! They have ribeye on thursdays and it's definitely a plate worth sharing! If you're craving Hawaiian food this is the place!!!!
Oh my goodness this place is 1000% legit real Hawaiian food. I have been dying to go since I recently came back from Oahu and I actually think this out ranked the street food I was looking for in Hawaii. The staff and service are so great definitely "island vibes" 100% Clean and fast service everything made as ordered.
I think I came across Hapa on instagram. It looked so good that I was dying to try it! The woman at the register was very nice, and she told me the food was made to order, and it would be 30 minutes. There were quite a few people in there so I think next time I would order ahead vs waiting in for 30 minutes... The food did not disappoint! I had the Kalbi and garlic chicken combo . I did t realize the chicken was deep fried. I would have preferred a non deep fried option, but it was good! My daughter had the shrimp and chicken. It was all great, but the portions were huge. We should have split one meal! I also love coconut so I had to try their coconut dessert. I can't remember the name - I think it was snow something - I loved that too! The restaurant is small and simple!
1st time here!! SOOO GOOOOOD. I got the Kalbi and Garlic Shrimp 10.10 i been looking for authentic Hawaiian food. The portions are generous, i had to take 1 extra to go . Will definitely be back
First time trying Hawaiian inspired food. It was good. The cashier lady was pleasant and patient with our family of 5 even though we weren't sure what we wanted to get. Today we tried the galbi and garlic chicken served with rice and mac and cheese, galbi and garlic shrimp, and malasaras ube and custard flavors. We also ordered the Hawaiian sun canned drinks and they were refreshing as well. What stood out to me was the soft custard flavored malasara, please try this when you visit Hapa Food. This place is a fast food casual restaurant and it's worth the trip. The plaza offers plenty of parking spaces.
I stopped by Hapa Food after spotting malasadas on their menu online, but once I got there, I could not resist and ended up leaving with a mix plate as well. As soon as I walked in, the restaurant smelled amazing, so I knew I was in for a good treat. I ordered the garlic shrimp and garlic chicken mix plate with a few regular malasadas. The garlic shrimp was pungent, packed with flavor, and very delicious. It was prepared in a way that reminded me of the food trucks I have had in Hawaii. The garlic chicken was another highlight--super moist on the inside with a nice crispy exterior. The mac salad, unfortunately, was a miss for me. It was really runny and did not have the traditional mayo-based flavor I was expecting. The malasadas were good, but not the best I have had. They were on the denser side and I think they could have been fluffier. I also regret not getting them with a filling! Overall, there were definitely some tasty items, and I am looking forward to coming back to try the kalbi ribs or poké nachos next time. read more
Came here with my Yelp friend. It had been on my list forever, and I was so happy to finally try it. It's tucked away in the corner of a strip mall, and I've probably passed it a gazillion times and never even noticed it was there. My friend had called the day before to see if there was anything gluten-free on the menu. They were so helpful when we showed up. They had remembered her call and could tell her exactly what was gluten free. This is a very casual order at the counter kind of place. The dining room is simple, but that's okay because the focus is on the yummy food. They have single plates and double plates on the menu. I got a plate that had kalbi and kalua pork. It was served with white rice, macaroni salad, and kimchi. It was amazing! The pork tasted Smoky and delicious, the kalbi beef had just the right amount of sweetness to it. The macaroni salad was also perfect. I got quite a bit of food for my money. I was able to make it into two meals because there was no way I was going to finish it in one sitting. I really like Hawaiian food, and this one is so much better than some of the chain restaurants. It's slightly more in price, but it's 100% worth it. We sat and talked for a couple hours at least. While we were sitting, there was a period when every table was taken. So it does seem like quite a few people know about this place and come. I highly recommend it! read more
9 days ago
Go to spot for Hawaiian food, always great quality. Service was nice and short wait for food. Got the spicy poke bowl today. read more
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1 day ago
Horrible service and even worse food! This is a disappointment after an hour drive. Inedible and burnt. Nothing like we expected. Guava cake was also extremely dry read more
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3 months ago
This is our favorite spot for Hawaiian food. All their food is really good and the service is always really friendly. We've enjoyed everything we've had but my favorites are the kalbi, poke, hurricane chicken, and the garlic shrimp. The poke is always fresh and never tastes fishy. Their kalbi plates have a lot of kalbi and it's always cooked perfectly. The inside is a little small and it's always pretty pretty busy so keep that in mind if going during peak hours. Orders typically take around 30 min to be ready so plan to order accordingly. Definitely give this place a try, you will not regret it. They also have specials sometimes like spare ribs and ribeye so be sure to check their Instagram for any daily specials! read more
Excellent Hawaiian food! I got the garlic chicken and short rib lunch, and it was pretty amazing. The short ribs were extremely flavorful, tender, and juicy and left you wanting more. It's a little bit pricey, but you could probably split the entrée with another person or both be plenty full. I recommend this place highly. read more
Eni is the best! She's quick to take your order and recommend the perfect options. Greats customer service. Love the small restaurant vibe. These are usually the best food spots. Hapa doesn't disappoint. Food is delicious. It's on the pricy side but you get your money's worth. The malasada doughnuts are so good. Not too sweet perfect flavor. Especially liked the coconut ones. The Poke is fresh and the seasoning is amazing. I need to try the poke nachos next time. Short ribs are so tasty, it's my favorite item. The garlic chicken is crispy and moist l. This has to be the best east valley Hawaiian food spot period. read more
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Mahalos Edgar. We love Eni too!
First time here. I ordered the kalbi and garlic chicken plate and poke nachos. Everything was good and flavorful but I do wish there was more poke on my nachos. And the garlic chicken I had mostly were breaded not enough meat on it but other than that it was good but we were still hungry after. The place isn't big and it's kinda tight especially if it's busy. Service was great. read more
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Love coming to Hapa for lunch. My favorite to order is the Kalbi & Garlic Chicken mix plate. The beef is juicy and perfectly marinated. I love the ambiance of feel good island music, and the staff is so friendly. I will always come back. If you have enough room after, the fresh filled Malasadas (cream filled donuts) are incredible. I can never get enough of this place!! read more
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11 days ago
4 months ago
This place is legit! We've been here twice and I think it's safe to safe it's some of the best if not the best Hawaiian food in Arizona. The kalbi ribs are sooo good! They have ribeye on thursdays and it's definitely a plate worth sharing! If you're craving Hawaiian food this is the place!!!! read more
Oh my goodness this place is 1000% legit real Hawaiian food. I have been dying to go since I recently came back from Oahu and I actually think this out ranked the street food I was looking for in Hawaii. The staff and service are so great definitely "island vibes" 100% Clean and fast service everything made as ordered. read more
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I think I came across Hapa on instagram. It looked so good that I was dying to try it! The woman at the register was very nice, and she told me the food was made to order, and it would be 30 minutes. There were quite a few people in there so I think next time I would order ahead vs waiting in for 30 minutes... The food did not disappoint! I had the Kalbi and garlic chicken combo . I did t realize the chicken was deep fried. I would have preferred a non deep fried option, but it was good! My daughter had the shrimp and chicken. It was all great, but the portions were huge. We should have split one meal! I also love coconut so I had to try their coconut dessert. I can't remember the name - I think it was snow something - I loved that too! The restaurant is small and simple! read more
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Mike Z.
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2 months ago
1st time here!! SOOO GOOOOOD. I got the Kalbi and Garlic Shrimp 10.10 i been looking for authentic Hawaiian food. The portions are generous, i had to take 1 extra to go . Will definitely be back read more
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Mahalos Cristal!
First time trying Hawaiian inspired food. It was good. The cashier lady was pleasant and patient with our family of 5 even though we weren't sure what we wanted to get. Today we tried the galbi and garlic chicken served with rice and mac and cheese, galbi and garlic shrimp, and malasaras ube and custard flavors. We also ordered the Hawaiian sun canned drinks and they were refreshing as well. What stood out to me was the soft custard flavored malasara, please try this when you visit Hapa Food. This place is a fast food casual restaurant and it's worth the trip. The plaza offers plenty of parking spaces. read more
Food is good! They'll inform you upon ordering that food may take a little while to be prepared but imo it wasn't too slow. My favorite is the galbi but i'm also fond of the mac salad (which I don't believe has any onions). Restaurant is on the smaller side but was able to find seating. read more
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7 months ago
Been seeing this place on my social media and I absolutely love galbi and steak. We came on a day that served the ribeye 29.99$ and also ordered the galbi plate 24.99. Both were very good along with the Mac salad. The kimchi with the galbi is perfect, I only wish there was more. The plate came with a lot of rice and the galbi had such a great Smokey & sweetness to it. Both were super delicious, Would absolutely love to try the garlic shrimp next. Food took 20~min which was told upfront and it is worth the wait ! read more
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24 days ago
It was so delicious! First time going, ordered on the phone and picked it up so quick and easily! Lady at the front was super sweet! will be coming back the food was better than we expected (my bf is picky) we loved it so much! read more
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1 year ago
LOVEEE Hapa food! Probably one of the best hawaiin food spots I've tried so far. The kalbi meat was so juicy and tender. Garlic chicken *chefs kiss* and don't get me started on the mac salad. Recommend the ube puff pastry. It was so good. I am obsessed! read more
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Recommend: great place for Hawaiian food if you're near this area. Food: food was good overall. Not horrible. Service: cashier was nice. Note: Galbi is slightly on the more sweeter side than savory. Ambience: casual, small. read more
9 months ago
Pretty solid Hawaiian fare. I need to try the malasadas next time. I got the kalbi and kalua pig mix plate. The kalbi leaned on the sweeter end than the sweet-savory balance I usually prefer but still tasty and the meat tender. The mac salad was creamy. The kalua pig was a little salty but when paired with the rice and mac salad it tasted just balanced. The kimchi was a welcome contrast to the richness of both. It can get busy and packed inside, so be aware of that and waiting a bit to get your food. It's not a big place so you're better off ordering it to go. Chill vibes inside though. read more
9 months ago
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10 months ago
Oh. My. Goodness. I can't even describe this place. IT IS FIREEEEEE! This is the best Hawaiian food I have had in the valley. Everything was SO good. We got the poke nachos, the kalbi, and the pork. It was all BOMB! We also got the snowys - which I then took 4 more to go! I will dream of this place, delish. 11/10. I could go on and on but let the food do the talking and you'll never leave the conversation. read more
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2 months ago
11 months ago
Highly recommend the chicken. Perfectly fried and tender chicken pieces. It had a really nice flavor to it, I do wish if they put more of that sauce on the rice as well. Their Mac salad was really tasty as well. The portions were quite good as well. Easy to order and service was quite fast. They have a few tables if you want to eat right there as well or it is good for take out as well. read more
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so fire!!! you can tell how good a hawaiian place is by their mac salad and this one was quite delish. my friends and i tried the galbi and garlic shrimp, kalua pork, and the ahi poke plates. everything was actually so darn yummy. the galbi was grilled really nicely and had a good bite to it. the kalua pork was suuuper tender. and the poke was fresh and well marinated. this place was a delightful surprise read more
First off, let me just start by saying I will make the 45 minute commute from the West valley. They are worth it every time and food is consistent. Hot and freshly made to order. They are amazing through and through. Service is top tier and they stay busy. My favorite- Kalbi and Garlic Chicken plate. Perfect every time. The food is bursting of flavor and easily sharable depending on how hungry you are. I purposely get my own just to have extra for later. They have a cute little store with limited seating for groups, so plan accordingly. They offer desserts as well malasadas which I haven't tried. But everyone keeps ordering them, including ice creams and pastries. Come hungry and definitely leave happy! Also I've been here too many times in one week. And I've failed em by barely giving them their review and flowers. read more
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6 months ago
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Just moved to the East Valley with my beautiful gay son. Of all the Hawaiian food we have tried Hapa is by far the best! I had the garlic chicken and it was to die for. The staff were working their butts off when we came in and they still made time to wipe the tables in the front. read more
6 months ago
I've been seeing this on IG for a long time and finally made the drive. It was well worth it!! The poke nachos were perfection and exactly how they should be. Fresh and delicious! The malasadas were fresh and amazing. I highly recommend going even if it's out of the way. Sooo good! read more
2 years ago
I'm from Hawaii so this place just filled my heart and soul. I got the kalbi and garlic chicken...did not disappoint. Kalbi was tender and the garlic chicken had so much flavor! And of course, I love me some good mac salad. Oh malasadas...this completed my day. I ate one malasada before I left cuz I wanted to eat it fresh...so good! I shared with coworkers and had one hours later and it was still good. Did not taste oil soaked at all. Not as big and dense as Tex Drive Inn (for those from the Big Island). Service was ok. Could've been a little more pleasant but it was already busy 5 minutes in to them opening so that may have contributed. Also, if you dine in, don't sit at the tables toward the back. It gets very noisy because they are unpacking boxes from deliveries and constantly opening and closing doors. I'm definitely coming back to try more items on the menu!! read more
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1 year ago
My review is just for the poke nachos - it's mostly fried wontons and a bit of poke spread on top to look likes it's a lot. The lady at the counter was very friendly and nice - I think next time I'll skip the nachos and just get the poke. read more
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5235 E Southern Ave
Ste 107
Mesa, AZ 85206
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