Sooo good. Got their $25 sampler. Huge portions, great flavors, and best of all - my 3 year old LOVED it. Highly recommend.

The service is slow (island time, right? ), but the food is good. I always start of with shoyu poke - the best! Better that the poke I had in Maui! My all time fav is the mini combo plate with chicken and teriyaki beef - grilled to perfection with a good helping of macaroni salad and white rice. Now they have desserts!!!! The upside down pineapple cake is like heavens little clouds on my tastebuds - sooo good! Only four stars b/c I think the wait staff could improve their communication. One waitress thought/assumed the other was taking care of us -had to flag one down to take our order. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Drunk on POG! - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

A good place to grab a quick lunch. We started off with an order of poke, which wasn't very good. I don't think the tuna or seaweed were fresh because the whole dish had a strong fishy flavor. I enjoyed my chicken lunch plate, which was only $7.50 and generous portions of broiled chicken, rice, and macaroni salad. I don't generally like macaroni salad and this was no exception. The restaurant reminds me of cafeteria seating. Long tables with chairs and everybody sitting with each other. read more

I really have to give them some credit for being generous with their portions. I ordered a take out from them and then when I opened it, I was pleasantly surprised with their generous portion. Here is my word of reprimand to any customer who finds reasons to complain when they receive a big portion: Don't ever complain when a restaurant gives you lots of food! Just be thankful and take it home for your next meal. read more

Love me some Hula Hands. Solid Hawaiian food in Anchorage. Go for the combo with kahlua pulled pork and some teriyaki chicken and rice (getting hungry just thinking about it). Good value for the money. Ambiance is lacking, but the majority of restaurants in Alaska are lacking in ambiance. A good option for take out, then head to one of the beautiful parks in Anchorage, sit outside, and enjoy the fresh air. read more

Huge portions! Delicious food! Great customer service! What else could you ask for? Just make sure to keep some Tums handy for that heartburn later. read more

Good portion for the money. Good Mac salad and fried rice was great. However chicken was dry and burned. Some people make like the char but we didn't care for it. Not sure we will be back. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

food portions and sizes are amazing not to mention how good it tastes!!! my favorite restaurant!

Having a craving for something different on our first day in Anchorage, our friends suggested Hula Hands. We ordered the kalua pork and pulehu chicken, along with an appetizer of the shoyu poke. Everything was very tasty, however the pork was a bit on the salty side and the chicken a tad dry for our liking. The poke was definitely the best part of our meal. With that being said, I would still eat here again in the future. read more

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Better than a lot of places in hawaii. When the kalua pig is moist and not dry it beats anything in town. My favorite place to eat for under $13. Portions are good most of the time. Hula Hands I been a fan since Mt. View! read more

Yummy! Being from Hawaii and not having Hawaiian food in years, this place was a delight! We recently moved from Texas and Africa to anchorage and when someone said macaroni salad and ramen I was there in a jiffy! This place was amazing! Serving my favorite Hawaiian Sun Strawberry guava nectar, and serving some delicious Mac salad! read more

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My go to place for goood food, they have never disappointed, in dozens of trips. The aloha and love this place has it great! It reminds me of the islands and where I go when I want good poke, lau lau or grilled to perfection Pelehu chicken. The rice is spot on and the Mac salad is a solid side! The grill smoke catches your nose and waters your mouth. Sooo ono ! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

On a trip to Anchorage, Alaska I had a craving for Hawaiian food. This restaurant made teriyaki beef, char sui, rice and macaroni salad 'almost' as good as on the islands. At least closer than other US mainland based Hawaiian food restaurants do. The only negative is that there was a group of men who 'had the day off' drinking cheap wine while sitting next to their grocery store carts filled with everything they own harassing customers coming in and going out. This restaurant is not located in a great part of town. But if you're open to fighting your way in and fighting your way out, the food is two thumbs up! read more

First time here, recommended by a friend from the Big Island. We started with the spam musubi, then had the kalua pork, teriyaki chicken , katsu chicken and teriyaki beef. All were excellent, the kalua pork is so flavorful and tender. Definitely coming back! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Spam Musubi, teriyaki chicken, beef, kalua pork and chicken kutsu - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I wonder why YELP doesn't have a category for Polynesian food ? This was my first trip to the new Hula Hands second location. The first location is in Mountain View and other reviewers of that location have commented that it's sleazy or unsafe. Well, the new one is very near Spenard, which is equally sleazy and unsafe and the new sort of Korean district in Anchorage. There is a liquor store right nearby and a trailer park behind it. I know this trailer park. It can be pretty bad too. My brother in law and his wife lived there for many years. So, the location, if that is what is important to you when you eat, is not better or worse than Mt. View. This locale, like the other locale is still frequented by scads of military lads, so I stand by my initial review of Hula 1, that you have no reason to not feel safe eating there. Not that the waitresses themselves couldn't quell any disturbance instantly themselves.... Another reviewer of Hula 1 commented on the "cheesy decor with plastic table clothes and plastic flowers". Let me just put this out there right now because it's been bothering me. A lot. I don't want to eat or be with anyone who would come here for something other than the great food. I don't want to eat with someone who thinks the decor makes the food. Or even the location for that matter. I could see from sitting and waiting for my order that this Tongan family has bought this place and are fixing it up, without the help of some huge corporate underwriter. They are building their business the old fashioned way - with a lot of work, a little at a time. The floor is nice (wood laminate) and the walls have all been nicely and newly drywalled. They have new, expensive lighting put up and there are no decorations. They are, you can see, growing their own plants. I am sure they will get more "decor" when they can afford it. And yes, the same black, floral plastic table clothes adorn the tables with the same sturdy but plain chairs are here, too. You know what else is here ? The same friendly workers. They are family and they don't stand around watching because "it's not in my section". If one of them sees your drink is empty they come and fill it, even if they weren't the one who seated you or is serving you. I like that. I also like that none of the recipes appear to have changed. The menu at Fireweed is the same as at Mt. View. I wondered if the son would cook things differently but all the barbecue tastes the same as at Mt. View. The waitress I had asked me if it tasted different and if the food was the same as at Mt. View. She asked me like she really wanted to know my opinion. She confirmed then the recipes were indeed the same. This place is not here to impress anyone with locale or decor. It is here to feed their fellow Polynesians and introduce those that haven't had it before to their unique cuisine. My family and I were introduced to outstanding home cooked Samoan food in Barrow. Yes, Barrow. Barrow has a huge population of Filipino, Tongan and Samoan folks who moved there as they say, "for the money" because the pay is so high on the North Slope of Alaska. They would have midwinter parties at the middle school auditorium and barbecue whole pigs, make poke, lupulu and palusami. (And don't forget the rice and macaroni salad!!!) So when it was -40 and pitch black, you would walk into a heavily decorated, mind blowing Polynesian village where all were welcomed and if you were really good, they might give you a quilt. And my friend Atti would say, "Eat! Everyone eat! And dance! And eat some more and then take food home. Nobody cook tomorrow!" Sigh. I am proud, PROUD I tell you, that my kids who are half Inupiat Eskimo and 1/4 German and 1/4 British LOVE palusami and will eat it as fast as they eat salmon. Okay, back to Hula Hands. It's the same. They raised the price of my beloved kalua pork sandwich with macaroni salad from $6.50 to $7. I can't fault them for that as it was dirt cheap (by Alaska standards) to begin with. You will recognize some of the people from Mt. View doing the waitressing around the place. This place was packed at 12:15 just like Mt. View too. And yes, they have the tables that seat 12 like Mt. View and yes, at least one was packed with military. This is one of the few places where nearly every race or ethnic group is seen while dining out. I love this place and I hope they never try to be the "in" place, the "trendy" place or anything like that. They make great food, you get lots of it and with no hassle. You feel like you are eating at the house of a good friend - a good friend who likes to cook and cook and cook so you can eat and eat and eat...and nobody has to cook tomorrow! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Kahlua pork sandwich, fries, mac salad and Hawaiian tea $9.50 - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

Hula Hands is the type of restaurant that can be REALLY good if it's exactly what I'm in the mood for. But if I'm not in the mood for it, it can literally disgust me. It's an odd conundrum. That said, I think it speaks to Hula Hands' inconsistency. I usually order a combo plate because at least one of my proteins will be overcooked. It's a wild card whether it will be the chicken or the beef. It's a sad night when it's both. And the shredded pork is so salty... I got it once and vowed never again. Meals come with rice and mac salad. The mac salad could be fairly described as mayo salad. Would you like some noodles with your mayonnaise? If you like a heavy tilt towards the white sauce, you'll like their mac. I find small bites complement the dish, but a big fork full would probably make me ill. The sauce they pour over the meat is delicious. If they could be more generous with it and pour it over the rice too, I would be a much happier camper. Every time we order from there, I desperately wish they had a vegetable on the menu. I'd probably eat there much more often if they just gave you broccoli instead of mayonnaise salad. It's so rich and you need something to lighten up the meal. With all gripes aired, I have to say that Hula Hands is fast, the staff is warm, and 90% of the people eating there look like they moved from Hawaii to Alaska (poor souls). So for authenticity's sake, that has to mean something. read more

If you're a Pacific Islander, this is where you go to get your fix. Most haoles won't get the menu, but we do. Loved the saimin, loved the kalua pig, loved the laulau, and even some dishes my Samoan brother-in-law ordered. The portions are huge, and the prices reasonable for Alaska. Next time, I'm bringing my own poi! read more

Haole guy, fell in love wit da islands, stayed 40 years. Be kama`aina now, big ohana back in Hawaii. My kids wanted be closer to family on mainland, so moved my okole up heah in Anchorage. Met LOTS of islanders here. Samoan, Hawaiian, Filipino cuzns! Almos like home. Only colder!! So good to find da kine place Hula Hands! Got da kine POG in cans. Got da kine taro leaf wrapped aroun stuff. Pulehu chicken broke da mout. Reals macaroni salad! Like home, again. Too good. Would geev um more stars if could!! Shaka! I run a foodie list on Yahoo and Facebook called BillsKitchen I will definitely post this review on my list as well. read more

One of my new favorite places to eat in Anchorage. I had the Ahi Spicy Poke and it was absolutely delicious. Great staff. Great vibes inside. Got to try the mac salad which was off the charts good. Highly recommend read more

Yummy food, terrible atmosphere. I just get take-out now. Best mac salad in town. It gets so smokey- You'll leave smelling like the food. read more

I went into Hula Hands not sure of myself....I don't normally eat polynesian food, but the reviews were so good, I thought I'd have to try. For the quality, the prices are SUPER low, which is always a great thing. I ordered the combo with kalua pulled pork, salmon w/ tomatoes, 2 scoops of rice, and soup. Being used to good ole American bbq tastes, I kind of wanted to put some sweet sauce on the pork, but I held out. The salmon salad was cold and a good contrast to the items. The soup reminded me of wonton soup with chicken bits and translucent noodles I'd never seen before. It was a pretty good meal, but after a while the pork loses its flavor and tastes like mush. Service was nice. read more

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Nom Nom Nom This is good, straight forward Hawaiian food. The restaurant itself if simply presented, the portions are huge and the pricing affordable. The poki is definitely worth getting and I usually always settle on the Kalua pork and chicken katsu combo. The mac salad is straight-forward and rich. I like that the waitstaff call me "sissy" The Fireweed location has beer and wine. Definitely consider Hula Hands for catering, they do a great job and the pricing is super affordable. read more

Yummy yum, what a surprise and a treat! The pineapple upside down cake was especially tasty! If they would have had the Hawaiian juice it would have been a perfect meal read more

I'm all for hole in the walls but this one was very mediocre. Appetizer - The Shoyu poke arrived in large pieces, but was not fresh. Too chewy. Main dish - Got the mini combo plate of pig and chicken. Chicken was standard fare, with a scoop of rice and macaroni, but the pig was dry and looked old. Cheap considering the portions but I wouldn't come here again. read more

My husband, son, and I stopped in this afternoon for an early dinner. We seated ourselves at a four-top. The waitress came quickly and took our drink order. As this was our first time, we were slow to order. She was very patient and pleasant. We settled on a combo of teriyaki beef and kalua pork, a mini-plate of kalua port, two teriyaki sticks, and a side of fries. Both the plates came with rice and macaroni salad. Another waitress brought the food in a timely manner, but accidentally dropped the plate of fries on the table. She was very apologetic and offer to comp our entire meal! It wasn't a big deal to us and she brought a replacement plate very quickly. While the plates themselves were not artfully prepared or complicated, they were, however, simply good, filling comfort food. The flavors were very good--the macaroni salad was excellent and the kalua pig succulent and moist. The atmosphere was very kitschy and comfortable--like a small, family-run Polynesian diner. The prices were outstanding--our entire bill came to just over $24. Since it was comped, we left a very generous tip. Bottom line--pleasant atmosphere, good service, and tasty food. Highly recommend! read more

This was the first place I ate at once I moved to Alaska. I had the pork rice and pasta salad. It was nicely seasoned and fresh. I also ordered a side of poke, it was delicious!! The cashier was so sweet, I would definitely stop by again. read more

I may be a bit hasty writing this, but I just had my first meal here. I got the Loco Moco and it wasn't very good. The rice was slightly undercooked, and the hamburger patty was just a garden variety hamburger patty one would expect frozen from a bag, and the brown gravy was a cheap version probably from powder. Also, I thought the macaroni salad was too creamy. A lot of people looked like they were enjoying their lunch combos, so maybe I'll try that next. read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Loco Mehco. - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

I don't know how this gets sold as "the" Hawaiian food place in town? All my local friends and I (local being Hawaiian) agree that this is not real Hawaiian food. Its okay BBQ but nothing like a Sam Choy's/Local Mix Plate kinda place. If you love this place, then try Kansha! I bet you will be glad you did. read more

Delicious!!!! Dont be detered by the surroundings. My friends and I had the poké combos and they were amazing. Staff was really nice and efficient, it created a personable, friendly atmosphere. Our food came out super fast and we will definitely be back again for more. They even had Hawaiian beer on draft, yum! The tables were bussed immediately, which added to the already clean environment. What I could see of the drink station was tidy and well kept, which is always nice coming from working in the restaurant biz for a long time. read more

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I love the Mt. View Hulu Hands restaurant, but not so much the Fireweed location. They have the best Hawaiian food in Alaska. After living in Kailua for 11 years before moving to Alaska, I miss the local cuisine from the Islands. But Hulu Hands has the closest there is here. The kalua pig is to die for and " brok da mouth". Perfect smoke flavor and just enough saltiness. One of my other favorites is the pulehu chicken. The glaze on top and moist texture is awesome. More food than one small person can eat, especially with the 2 scoops rice and 1 scoop mac on the Waene (regular) or Nui (super) combo platter. Try the kalua cabbage if you want the authentic Hawaiian Islands luau style kalua pig and cabbage combination. I try to visit here at least once a month. read more

Delicious!!! So much food and reasonably priced. The plate is huge and the flavors are so good. We will definitely be returning here. They also do big party trays. read more

We ate here yesterday. We thoroughly enjoyed the food. The macaroni salad is killer and I could make a meal out of that. That said, I am by no means a neat freak, but I could not look past the filthy, rough condition of the dining room. Ceiling tiles with water damage and just overall dirtiness.. Maybe take out would be best next time. read more

This place is a gem in Fireweed Lane. Delicious and authentic tasting. I went to a very expensive luau in Honolulu and I was served a small portion of their pork, which was just okay. At hula hands you will get a very healthy portion and it's guaranteed to satisfy your taste buds and your belly! That is, of course, if you're not a T-Rex...I highly recommend this place. Oh, by the way, they sell beer on tap!!! read more

Hula Hands Restaurant 501 - Hawaiian Near Me - Anchorage, Alaska

This was a great spot to chill. Eat 20 lbs of food and have acouple beers... loved every aspect from quality of food, to the service being amazing and super family run... allways happy and smiling servers!!! read more

Well....this review is better than it was going to be, for ONE Reason and one reason only...the Mango Cake!!! AWESOME!!! SO AWESOME!! Will go back Only for that! Might have missed it, if hubby had not asked after he paid and was given his togo order, minus the cake. The rice, he said was WORST rice ever. We have been fans of this place for nearly 15years, but now we have Narrowed it down, unfortunately, to only the cake. But If Not for the cake, this review would have been a Good-bye. Be forewarned, though, this placed USED to Be WAY Better!! read more

Im soooo sorry you all think that is the best Hawaiian food around.... Let me tell you, after getting violently ill, I never thought that it would have been Hula Hands.... When I went back I ordered a Loco Moco and a Long Board. I was sitting at one of the tables closest to the kitchen and the younger girl helped me. She had THE WORST attitude EVER for a server! She didn't get my beer, she had the wierd guy get it for me and then I saw her stick her fingers in my food before delivering it! Of course I didn't eat it and ended up leaving. I HIGHLY recommed you dont eat there if you don't want to get sick and have bad service! YUK!!! Read more: http://www.adn.com/2010/03/25/1199791/taste-of-hawaii.html?mi_pluck_action=comment_submitted&qwxq=7511500#Comments_Container#ixzz0jKJycI31 read more

Sampled a couple of different things and everything was awesome! Friendly people, food came out fast, definitely will be back to try some new things -- huge menu! read more

We're down in Homer and every time we make it to Anchorage we stop in for the kahlua plate and extra Mac salad. Portions are great. Comfort food for sure. We've eaten in and picked up food to go. Service was kind and fast. Definitely stop in. read more

I was in town on business and the folks I was visiting took me here. All I can say is, "Wow!" The food was delicious and the service was great! I ordered the small combo plate - teriyaki chicken and kahlua pig. It comes with a scoop of rice, and macaroni salad. Normally I don't care for mac salad, but this was amazing. The pig - out of this world. And the chicken was also extremely tasty. If you are in Anchorage, you MUST give this place a try! (fyi - the small combo was more food than I could eat - very satisfying!) read more

This is one of my favorite places to eat. I ate-in one time several years ago and remembered how much I enjoyed it and now I order several times a month thru grubhub. Their chicken is cooked perfectly and the sticky rice you can eat w your hands and the macaroni salad is the best I've ever had and the beef is tender. Thank you for sharing your delicious menu. read more