Literally drive 90 min from PA to Halo's because the food is THAT good…read more Halo Hawaiian in Maryland is one of those places you go to because you're hungry, not because it looks flashy -- and honestly, that works in its favor. The space is basic, but the food is what keeps people coming back. The portions are big without feeling sloppy. The chicken katsu is solid: crispy on the outside, still juicy inside, and not drowned in sauce. The BBQ plates are dependable -- sweet, smoky, and cooked well -- especially if you like a mix of meats. Nothing feels overdone, and that's kind of the point. The mac salad deserves a mention because it actually tastes like mac salad, not some watered-down side. Creamy, simple, and it pairs well with everything else on the plate. Rice is cooked right, which shouldn't be a big deal, but it is. It's not trying to be trendy or upscale Hawaiian food. It's just straightforward comfort food that fills you up and tastes good. If you're looking for a reliable spot when you want something hearty and familiar, Halo Hawaiian gets the job done.

I'm back again! I…read moregrabbed some takeout and decided to try the Kalua pork meal with white rice and mac salad. I also got some teriyaki sauce on the side and I'm glad I did because the pork definitely needed a little sauce. There were onions in the pork that I wished were cooked a bit more, they basically steamed. The flavor was delicious but the takeout bag leaked pork juice (?) all over my other groceries so that kinda sucked. That's the only reason for my 4 stars this time, but the food was amazing as always!

I was recommended this spot by a coworker who said she visits very frequently and loves the food…read morehere so of course I had to see what the hype is about. They share a space with other businesses in a somewhat food hall/bar type of vibe. Some businesses from the original "the block" food hall have moved here like snocream. There are a lot of different plate, bowl, and combo variations to choose from. For my first time, it was very hard to choose but I opted with the seafood combo which has fried fish, fried shrimp, and a choice of meat. The flavor is amazing especially the bbq marinade on the beef. The batter used for the shrimp and fish tastes the same, a little bland, but light batter not overly greasy. I'm not sure what authentic hawaiian food is supposed to taste like to compare this but I think the seafood needs some kind of sauce. Portion size is great, one combo plate can be shared between two people but u might want to have your own as you're eating it. The take-out menu vs. dine-in menu are a little confusing, I'm not sure which has the better value and/or if theres any difference in portion size or what-not but we got the to-go combo and just ate in store. The dine-in menu I was told just gets plated instead of put in a box but i'm wondering if you get more/less meat in that sense because why are there two different menus? Overall this spot is pretty solid and a different kind of cuisine thats good to have around the area. I will likely come back and update my review as I try the other items on the menu and as they continue to renovate the space.

Taste good but not cheap for the amount Fast service off…read morepeak hour (5PM) But food has hair in it.

Wide variety of sushi rolls. We ordered with the cashier. She was pleasant. I don't think I've had…read morea cooked sushi roll this good--ever!! The sushi rolls I ordered were rolled and then fried. Like what?!? Mind blowing. They were so good! They were very filling also. We sat a booth in R house and enjoyed the sushi. I would definitely return. Especially since I've been thinking about the sushi since I left.

I stopped here today as I visited before and had a better experience…read more Today, I ordered what I was told the roll was. I specifically stated I wanted the "deep fried" volcano. Which was what they told me it was prior. I paid and receivesld my order which was not what I received previously. I expressed that it was not what I received before. I requested to have the deep fried one. I was told I would have to pay again because it was already made. I left it and left. They refused to provide the deep fried one nor a refund. Unfortunately I will have to dispute it with my card service.

in the last 2 months since I've discovered this place I have easily came to this place at LEAST…read more20TIMES!!! A LOT OF PLACES IN THE AREA TO EAT BUT NOTHING BEATS HAWAU!! Always fresh good tasting food and good service thank you!!!

My friend who grew up in Northern VA raves about HawaU as his favorite Hawaiian spot. To be fair,…read morethere aren't many options, so there's not really any competition. I added this casual spot to my list a couple months ago, but didn't have concrete plans to check it out. Driving to Manassas and back on I-66 from where I live would cost half of my brain cells and all my patience. However, a few friends and I drove out to Shenandoah this past Friday evening, and I made a convincing argument that HawaU would be on the way. By the time we arrived, we were all incredibly hungry and ready to wolf down anything edible. The ordering process was easy: we ordered and paid at the counter, grabbed a seat at one of the few tables, and waited ~10-15 minutes for the food (parts of it are made to order). LOCO MOCO (BOWL) - 9.99 The chipotle-sized bowl was topped with loco moco: white rice base topped with hamburger patty, fried egg, grilled pineapple slice, and a generous pour of beef & mushroom gravy, plus sides of fresh cabbage salad and mac salad. The gravy nostalgically reminded me of the ones I'd get from cafeteria-style school lunches -- thick, salty, slightly starchy, yet oddly comforting. The egg, hamburger patty, and rice were pretty standard, but the familiarity of the gravy tied the whole dish together nicely. Both salads were good -- the cabbage was more light and refreshing, while the mac salad felt a bit heavy after all the loco moco. Since it's my first time eating loco moco, I can't say how it compares to others. However, I found HawaU's incredibly comforting and hearty. It really hit the spot for me, and I ate the whole bowl within 10 minutes. The loco moco is definitely their signature option and a must try. My friends who got the spicy pork bowl and udon thought both were just OK and not special.

This was my first time coming inside of Cross Street market. I went after work so unfortunately a…read morelot of the shops were closed or were beginning to start closing. I was so hungry but, wanted something fairly light so I decided on sushi. I ordered a California roll with added spicy mayo on top. My order was ready in about 10 minutes and I devoured them in the car. So good I will definitely return when back in the area. Street parking is definitely tight in the area so grab the first parking spot you can find.

Ordered a make-your-own poke bowl. The price was just okay for the size. I was surprised and…read moredisappointed that the puff tofu and the red rice were not hot (at best, tepid). The yum yum sauce was weak. It was not an enjoyable meal, and I usually really like poke.

Let me start off by saying I haven't been to Kona Grill in years and I've surely been missing out…read more Customer service was amazing, ask for Shaq and he'll take care of you!!! Ordered from the New Holiday menu. Started off with the signature holiday cocktails, egg nog & a boozy cocktail featuring makers Mark. Finished with a holiday inspired Espresso Martini Appetizers...order the seared tuna & spicy shrimp tempura although the tempura was missing the spice but seafood options were fresh and tasty I would order both again!! Entrees: Bacon Wrapped Meatloaf Crab Stuffed Salmon Both seasoned well fresh & tasty no notes really good!!! ...again I've really been sleeping on Kona grill because they showed out tonight, the chef was on duty and whipping up these entrees the salmon was stuffed with crab the asparagus had a nice smoky flavor like it just came off the grill !! Dessert: we opted for the dessert board featuring the butter cake and Molten chocolate cake and if you get any dessert def get the Butter cake!!

I rarely write negative reviews because I know it's not easy to run a restaurant. But even when…read moretrying to be positive, I find it hard to recommend this place. I came as part of a large group dinner. I appreciate that they took large reservations and sat us in a nice spot in the middle of the restaurant. The server was nice and patient, but I did notice his jacket smelled like cigaret smoke. I asked what to get, since the menu is *huge* and overwhelming (I'm not sure why sushi, steak and pad Thai are on the same menu?). He recommended sushi, so I got a flaming dragon roll (I forget the exact name). Anyways, everyone else also ordered and the food came relatively quickly. Now...when I tell you this is the worst sushi I've ever had. Again, I hate being negative but I have to tell it like it is! When they first presented the dish, it was cool because they serve it on fire. I knew that they had sake in the dish (probably so the flame can keep going after they take it out of the kitchen). However, when I bit into it, the sake was *extremely* overpowering. I couldn't taste anything else except the sake. It was extremely alcohol-heavy and I could not finish the dish. I asked others to try it, and they all agreed that it was too heavy. The prices were also very high for what we got. The only food I enjoyed were the appetizers, but they were still unremarkable. Overall, I regrettably cannot recommend this place. None of the dishes stood out, and the sushi was shocking.

I go here often because it is right next to my home and a lot go the errands that I run. I have…read moregotten other things before, but the salmon poke bowl is my favorite. They give you a good portion size which is great. Every ingredient is always very fresh. The service is decent as well. It is always someone new working in there though, but I think it's because most are teenagers from the area. The ambiance is cozy and small. They have a couple tables available, but it seems that most people take out. Definitely try it out!

The customer service was amazing. Food quality was very good. Overall had an amazing time!read more

Great spot! We ordered the weekly Hawaiian bowl special with Korean pork and the lemongrass chicken…read morebowl--both were delicious. Generous portions too--we left stuffed. I'll definitely be back to try out everything else on the menu.

There's a lot to like at Okonomi. Let's start with the Hawaiian-ish , seems like the go-to menu…read moreitem. The garlic fried rice, teriyaki chicken, pickled mix, & green onions...what is not to like. I had high hopes for the mac salad, it definitely needed salt to taste. Other than that, that meal was money. Only thing missing was the Hawaiian Sun drinks in the drink cooler.