First time trying food was amazing !! Kalua PigKorean Ribs Wish I knew about this place when I lived in anchorage, I'm here visiting my significant other, it's right down the road from where're he lives so lol more amazing read more

Let me preface this by saying that I'm quite selective when it comes to raw fish. I can only speak for the poke here, but for me it lacked depth and flavor. I ordered the spicy mayo version, but it tasted watered down. No richness from mayo or sesame oil, no punch of the chile, only a slight onion flavor. A lot of sinew as well. You can kinda see it in the pictures. The mac salad was good, large portions, and friendly service. I will visit again, but I'll try something different. That said, my friends ate theirs without hesitation. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Poke appetizer (not seared) - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Very very disappointed! Stop in for my favorite combo plate Kalbi And puleu chicken it was all gross! Rice tasted old! Not good! Last couple times have been bad! I am done with this place read more

So today I went in to get my usual, chicken Katsu. Normally it's pretty good food. However today's just wasn't all that good. When I bit into my first piece of chicken, it had the consistency of cartilage. I brushed it off, and worked on my little macaroni side. I dug into the rice and again, normally it's good quality but I stuck my fork in the rice and the whole scoop came with it. It was so gummy it could be used for mochi. But I'm sure it was still too gummy even to do that. I wrote that off and figured I'll just work on the chicken by itself. I ate two more pieces and that second bite I spat out because it was like biting into cartilage. Between the nasty rice and the weird textured chicken I just couldn't finish the food. To sum it up- I ate 3 slices of their chicken and I couldn't touch the rice. I went to the gas station for their spam masubi because I did not eat at this location. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - The overcooked chicken katsu. The breading was barely Hanging on. - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Hole in the wall that is so worth it! Got the Pulehu chicken and it was the juiciest most tender Hawaiian chicken I have ever had. Staff was friendly and helpful. Portions are huge! read more

Went to Hula Hands for the first time for lunch. Luckily we got there a bit before the lunch rush was too out of control. The menu is quite large, as are the portions, even the small plates. We shared Katsu Chicken & Kalua Pig. The Katsu Chicken was super crispy but in the perfectly crispy sort of way! So piping hot that we couldn't eat it straight away. Kalua Pig was juicy and tender, just as it should be. They make the traditional Mac salad and steamed white rice which are just a staple to the Hawaiian plate lunches we're use to getting while on the island. They utilize iPads for taking orders and cashing out, which seemed to work great! We had a table of 7 with 5 checks between us and it worked well. My only reason for docking a star would be that they only had 2 servers for the whole restaurant and that included taking to-go orders over the phone and working as the cashier for those trying to pay. It made for some very slow service across the board. No refills on beverages of any kind and nobody checked back on us once we had our meal. Could've just been an off day, someone could've been sick... who knows. It's definitely worth getting takeout and I'd be willing to try the dine in option again. read more

This place gave me severe food poisoning. Stay away. Service was also not pleasant. Very rude and not comfortable. The food looks nothing like the pictures on the menu. read more

One of the best in Anchorage! The ambiance was so Hawaiian like and so as the food! We fell in love in this place and go whenever we missed Hawaii. The service was excellent too! You guys should try it! read more

Friendly staff, great customer service, very attentive. Food was very good, the Chicken and Beef were juicy, tender, very well cooked. The Maccaroni Salad was one of my favorites, great flavor, the Maccaroni was al dente. The white rice that came with the order was over cooked though. Clean establishment, lots of parking space in front and side of the Restaurant. For some reason I'm not being able to post any pictures of the food :(. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - the dining area - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Lovely staff and great food. Hospitality is amazing and I would recommend for anyone looking for a cheap lunch!

Heaping piles of delicious food for great prices! I just tried this place for the first time, but I love it.

It's simple really, good food & good people. Always a good experience with Hula Hands. My fave is combo style with an extra scoop of mac salad! read more

Best restaurant in town! Don't know what to order? Ask the server. You will never leave there not satisfied. My favorites include: Hula Mein, Chicken Katsu plate, pulehu chicken and teri beef combo, pork chow mein and hawaiian combo with side of poke (raw fish salad ahi (yellow fin tuna) with hawaiian seasalt, seaweed, green onion and other ingredients) Dont be afraid to ask questions on dishes you are not familiar with. They have a very friendly staff. FYI- They now serve beer and wine. It's great. read more

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Meh. Everyone talks so highly of Hula Hands, so I was really looking foward to eating here. But I wasn't really impressed. The food was kinda boring. Pulled pork - boring, rice -boring, macaroni salad- boring. When I order a Lilikoi Margarita which was prominently advertised, they couldn't even figure out how to make it. It was, you guessed it- boring. And the ambiance is well, kinda dilapidated and dark. I definitely wasn't transported back to Hawaii. The while experience left me feeling very.... ambivalent. If you pay, sure, I'll go back, but if I have to pay for my meal, nope. :/ read more

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Spent $149 on some trays of food.. worst dried out food .. no sauce overcooked.. very disappointing

I'm writing this as I try not to bust a button off my pants. Up the street from Margaret Eagan Sullivan Park, which is beautiful BTW. We ordered 2 Regular plates: 2x chicken on one and 1x chicken/1x pig on the other. It was delicious. So much so my youngest daughter [4] wanted 3rds. She never eats more than just rice, fries, or chips. That means something! All the meats were cooked perfect and juicy. Rice and Maccaroni were on point. This is a must try! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Double Chicken w rice and Mac - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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A great sampling of some Hawaiian favorites! Their version of chicken teriyaki, is absolutely delicious! It's not like the sushi restaurant kind where there is an ooey-gooey sauce poured over top. No, this teriyaki has the marinate sauce cooked into the meat, making it tender and flavorful. The beef teriyaki is the same! I also enjoy the kalua pork but it's not as good as the teriyaki dishes. I have also tried their poke! It's good, but not as fresh as I would have liked. The fried chips made for a nice crunch to complement the softness of the fish. Prices are very reasonable for the mountain of food you get. Definitely worth every penny! Portions are very generous here. Most of the dishes are served with a mac salad and rice. The mac salad is very cream and an indulgence I will only eat on occasion, the rice is nice at sticky making it the perfect complement to the teriyaki. My only complaint is how dirty the place felt. It was cute how they incorporated a Hawaiian feel in Alaska but it could be kept up a bit better.... Especially the restrooms. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Small poke appetizer. - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Absolutely delicious food, absolutely delightful staff. I loved the kalua pork, my grandmother was treated like family.

Big thanks to the staff and Hula Hands for bringing a piece of home back into my heart. Good vibes and ono food. Guarantee hana hou this place if I'm ever in town again. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - If you know, you know. #mmmmsoono - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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Hula Hands in Anchorage Alaska- Get you some Polynesian love on a plate!! Each "regular" size plate should comfortably feed two! (Shhhhh, it's a secret!) Hula Hands is a total GEM of a restaurant, which happens to be tucked into an unassuming building in Anchorage. It is sooooo UNLIKE the many many "Hawaiian BBQ" and "Poke" joints popping off everywhere on the planet, amounting to teriyaki and gristle on rice. Not here!! Dishes are innovative and multi-cultural. Warm and huge helpings of Polynesian comfort food. Staff is welcoming and friendly, which fits the culture of the dishes origins! Good people here! We rolled in and ordered multiple dishes, but I'm going to focus on this amazing combo plate. It consisted of Kalua Pig- Smoked pork shoulder that was shredded (not chopped) and moist and juicy and hopping with mild smokey and salty flavor. It's all about the natural pork juices. Don't kill it with sauce! Enjoy it as they deliver it to you! LOL. Next on the plate is Lau Lau. With a twist. This is basically a bundled edible treasure! The wrapper that forms the bundle is delicious luau leaf (taro leaves) that taste similar to spinach that "knows somebody." In the center of the bundle is corned beef! Crazy, right? It is very mild, not too salty. Not to be confused with that salt bomb corned beef at your fave NYC deli. It's a lightly salted brisket that gives that familiar flavor, without being a salt bomb. Then it takes another twist because it has coconut cream in and around the beef! Sounds odd...but it works in the mouth!! Delish! Next on the plate were several whole deep fried turkey tails! What? You eat those? Yes indeed! There is so much moist flavorful meat in those tails! The only think I would have preferred is if those had been slow braised instead of fried. Turkey tails are a NATURAL for the crock pot! So did I mention that the plate of food could break a truck scale?? They know how to pile on the goodness! I didn't even mention the included rice and salad sides! I think everyone who eats in walks out with the white take out boxes in hand! You basically get two meals out of a plate. How's that for a deal! Not sure what to order? The staff is very patient and kind and welcoming. Don't be shy to ask questions and maybe ask for a recommendation. Want smaller portions? Order the "half order" which is a full meal also, just not quite the size that would feed a massive island warrior! Try the pulehu! It's delicious! Smokey and seared! What's Pulehu?? You'll have to drop in and order it, or check out the online menu! Happy dining!! read more

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Best Kalua pig in town! Have been going for years and without fail the food is consistent and delicious. As a special treat you can get turkey tails as a side! Macaroni salad is a great balance between sauce and noodles and the rice is just sticky enough. Encourage you to give it a try if you choose to have Hawaiian Cuisine. read more

Let me warn you when you pull up to this joint you are going to second guess yourself. Don't. I know it looks like a run down Burger King from the 90s, but it gets better inside. The menu is vast expansion of Polynesian delights that will tickle your fancy and make you want to hula dance. No really - they were playing nonstop videos of reggae music. It was a nice touch. The menu features a bunch of combination options and pairing. A regular choose your own adventure of Hawaiian meats. Pulled pork, kalbi beef, even some Chow mein. I did the super combo with the katsu chicken and the terriyaki beef. It came with 2 good size rice scoops and some Mac salad. I also couldn't help but order the spicy tuna poke. I would definitely recommend the poke. It came with wonton chips and was my favorite part. The combo was also good, the katsu was deep fried to perfection. The beef was a little like beef jerky, but the Mac salad made up for it. The wifey did the pulled pork nachos. Instead of chips it was wonton chips. Well played hula hands, well played. Overall the service was great and it's one of those jackpot dive spots that should be added to the list. 7 out of 10 read more

Food tasted a bit old, but came in huge portions. Seemed to lack flavor. Chair and tables didn't feel clean.

Oh my goodness I seriously considered divorcing my husband and marrying the food!! It was so good and I see why it is a very busy place. The food was simple yet very flavorful. The ladies working were super sweet and friendly. I could not stop eating, the smoke on the meat was amazing. I am so glad I stopped here today, I almost didn't wait but so glad I did. I will certainly be back! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Mini combo plate with chicken and pork, that macaroni salad is so good. - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Hula Hands has been a long time favorite of mine. I moved from Alaska in 2013 and have been craving Hula Hands ever since. I have tried a few places over the last few years but nothing comes close. I had the fortune to return to Alaska last week on a business trip from Colorado Springs. My first meal stop...Hula Hands! I grabbed the bbq chicken and kalua pork combo, two macs and one rice. I just sat there in silence and enjoyed the best Hawaiian BBQ I've ever had in a restaurant. The portion was so large I could have split it with someone else. But, that would not be the case today. I enjoyed every single bite. I was so miserable (in a good way) when I was done. Hula Hands is, without a doubt, the best Hawaiian BBQ in the city. If you find yourself in Anchorage, Alaska, Hula Hands is a "must stop" restaurant. You will thank me! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Kalua Pork and BBQ Chicken Combo with two Macs! - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Family owned business that also operates West Berlin in Anchorage. Tastes like going to someones house for dinner -- and are really good cooks read more

Good food. Friendly staff. We love coming here and they accommodate large groups. Recommend

Sticker great food and service 10/10 got the sampler box was great for the gathering we had read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Added to the collection - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Amazing food and friendly service! I recommend the Kalua pig and macaroni salad. You'll be wishing you had room for more!

I called in an order 30 minutes before their closing time. I asked if they are still taking orders and I was given a confident yes. The staff who took my order said it will be ready in 20. I sent my husband to pick it up the food. About 15 minutes later I got a call from the restaurant that they ran out of food. By then my husband was at their parking lot. It's very disappointing because we were given wrong information. This is something that can be avoided if their staff who answered the phone had given me the right information the first time. read more

So much yum! Anytime I order for pickup, food is still hot and tastes fresh by the time i get home. Love their Mac salad. My favorite is their chicken katsu! read more

Eating low carb so don't want rice or macaroni salad. As you can see a bunch of meat for 12$. The pork was smoked shredded and rich in flavor. Beef was grilled perfect and tasty. Teriyaki type sauce on the side. This is a great low carb gluten free place to eat. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Kailua pork and Hawaiian beef #2 - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I'm a local boy from Hawaii, and I've tasted Hawaiian food at different areas around the main land and I can say I'm not impressed. By far this place is where it's at. Who would have known, at Anchorage. The Mac Salad is on point, because usually it's overcooked everywhere else I've eaten. I had their Hawaiian plate and it was pretty good, closest thing to home but no complaints here. They give you lomi salmon, not bad either but I feel that they can do better. They serve their Loco moco with a beef patty look and taste like from a previously frozen box, but their hamburger steak is hand made tho and it's pretty good. They also serve plantation ice tea, which surprised me because most places in Hawaii don't even attempt to serve that drink. It was alright. Their chocolate haupia was on point too, pretty close to the one at north shore in O'ahu. They play local jams. Hearing local jams well eating decent Hawaiian local food next to a Ti leaf plant, you just can't bet that. For a while it felt like I was home. Warning: If your homesick, this place does make you feel like you're back home. Aloha! read more

Ate there for the 1st time today and it was great loved the pulled pork, ribs, bbq chciken, teriyaki beef,and the rice it was all so very yummy! Highly recommended read more

Well, I've never been to Hawaii, But I kinda like the cuisine there This place is definitely a hole-in-the-wall, in the best way possible. I should say that I'm not an expert in this style of food, so I cannot say how "authentic" this may or may not be (I don't care about authenticity in food either, just deliciousity), but it is DAMN good, I was impressed. I got the Kalua PIg and the platter that came out looked almost exactly the same as it does at my favorite Hawaiian place in Portland (808), but it was cheaper! And, to be honest, the pork may have actually been slightly tastier, it was perfectly moist, not at all dry. The portions were generous and the pricing is great, and for Alaska (ever been to a Subway in Alaska? WTF), the pricing is INSANELY good. I was served by what appeared to be a mother-daughter team, they were very nice and helpful. Extremely impressed, I will definitely be back! read more

We decided to take a chance on this place as we were looking for Hawaiian food. At first sight, you won't be impressed. As the cliche goes, don't judge a book by its cover. I had a spicy ahi tuna poke bowl, medium size. It was huge. Can't imagine how big the large would have been. Also had a spam musubi, a must at any Hawaiian restaurant. My food was delicious, the poke very spicy the way I like it. One co-worker also had poke and loved it, and the other co-worker had a traditional barbecued chicken platter and he also loved his. I knew it was a good spot when the local Airmen and Soldiers started rolling in from the nearby base. Will definitely go again. read more

Small little place but packed with flavor. It's easy to miss so be sure to drive slowly when looking for this place. For some reason I thought I'd come here and expect to find pineapple rice and such dishes but I was wrong. They have lots of other dishes to choose from and most come with a side of rice and their macaroni salad. I must add their macaroni salad compliments their main dishes quite nicely. I think it would be nice to see more options besides the rice and macaroni salad. What I really liked is how friendly the waitress was and how affordable the food was. Two adults can pretty much eat for under $25 (and that is pretty awesome for Anchorage dining). Hula Hands is worth checking out and hopefully when you go the restaurant is not super smokey. read more

This review is from someone who actually lived in Hawaii, 10 stars :) Great authentic meal. Had the combo plate with the chicken and teriyaki beef - everything was cooked to perfection! Best Mac salad my husband has had since leaving the island. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - combo plate with the chicken and teriyaki beef - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

0 - Stars. Found a METAL SCREW in the Kalua Pig (check pics). Horrible Service and Worse Management. **Please Beware** Having to grow up in Anchorage, the Hula Hands was my favorite Hawaiian/ Island Cuisine restaurant. During my vacation I decided to return with my family on a sunny weekday afternoon for lunch. After seated by a woman who looked like a busser, we requested a high chair for my nephew. The woman pointed to a corner in the restaurant and replied, "Over there." I was caught off guard by her response waited a for a moment and ultimately got the high chair myself moved it to our table. I ordered the Mini Plate Combo with Kalua Pig and Terkiyaki Chicken. The food was was I as remembered, until noticed a shiny metal object buried in the Kalua Pig half way through my meal. I submitted two photos of the half inch METAL SCREW, please notice that the plate and the table cloth are the same as the other user submitted pictures. When brought to the Waiter's attention, I requested a fully compensated bill. After checking with the kitchen they found screws from the Kalua Pig's pot were missing and the metal screw found on my plate was in fact from the pot. She also said the all the Kalua Pig served that day was cooked from the same pot. The only discount was $10 off the bill, even though others in my family had the Kalua Pig also. Disgusted with the service, management and the food, we paid remainder of the bill and left. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - A metal screw buried in the Kalua Pig. Beware of foreign objects in the food of Hula Hands. Notice the same plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

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If your from the island this is the closest place to it. I haven't been in Hawaii since 2014 and I really miss home. Coming here made me feel like i was back home. Food was great and the atmosphere. Staff was really friendly and helpful. Portions are big. read more

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