Food was really good taste like we're are right around home back in hawaii…read more.. Service is excellent very attentive and fast food delivery after you order... Great atmosphere entire staff very friendly...

My first time came here. It's a bit challenging to get a parking spot. I need to go around one…read moreblock and find a way to get into the parking lot behind the building. All the staff were pretty chill and nice. Love all their smiles. I got my favorite, Beef Stew. I ordered this often in Lynnwood site, especially when I was sick. Regarless, it's on different location, the taste is the same! So, I'm happy about it. The vibe is completely different than Lynnwood one. This restaurant is darker and guests are way louder. Mostly, university students, I think. I like dim light atmosphere, unfortunately, I can't enjoy it much here. Too loud? Too dark? Or it's just not the right light bulbs, it got me dizzy. It was at night, it made the room even gloomy. Upon returning to the parking lot, the atmosphere is somewhat unsettling. This is particularly true for a woman walking alone. To access the parking lot, I had to walk through the darkness to the back of the building. Unfortunately, due to the narrow parking lot, one car was parked in a manner that blocked the exit way, requiring me to reverse all the way out. Overall fantastic staff, fantastic food, but I may not comeback because the vibe just doesn't suit me. This restaurant will most likely be very busy in the better location and fresh look.

This was one of two places I wanted to take my bestie to for some great food I've had during the…read morepeaks of the pandemic. Thankfully dine-in is back open again, so we got here on a Saturday morning around 11:20am to indoor seating that was nearly full and a small line that was forming at the front counter. Walls have a bunch of photo frames, and overall place felt very homely. They have a ton of Hawaiian style plates and even burgers and some seafood, though we and most others got the former to eat. I ordered their chicken and pork combo Hawaiian style plate, and my bestie got their chicken katsu Hawaiian style plate. Portions are huge for both plates and both also came with macaroni salad. They give you sooooo much meat no matter what you get. To go in slightly more detail: - Chicken and pork combo: both meats were flavored very well, and a little sweet too though pretty salty without using the rice as a palette cleanser. Chicken had more depth in its flavor; the pork's flavor was a little too much for my liking, and was slightly harder to chew. Both meats had some sauce hat went onto the rice itself. This didn't detract from my overall experience here, though. - Chicken katsu: we both agreed this was our favorite after exchanging pieces of each other's dish. The katsu is crispy and crunchy, and the chicken itself retained a lot of its juiciness. Katsu sauce on the side is honestly optional since the meat itself is already salty enough. This place does share extremely limited parking with Cakes of Paradise next door, so get here early or be prepared to drive around the area to find some. Just get here, it's a place you can't pass up when you hit up Georgetown!

Kauai Family Restaurant is a true mom-and-pop spot with no-frills décor, big flavors, and a loyal…read morefollowing that proves how good the food is. Parking is scarce, so plan ahead and be patient. We came on a Wednesday and happened to score a parking spot right in front of the bakery. Once you arrive, get in line immediately--there will be one. The woman taking our order was incredibly peppy and friendly, even while juggling everything: taking in-person orders, answering phones, serving customers, and bagging food. Seriously impressive. All the seats were filled, so we ordered everything to-go. We got the famous crispy ginger chicken, spam musubi, and chicken long rice. I was hoping for oxtail soup and asked about it--she explained they only offer it on certain days and recommended calling early in the morning to check, then getting there quickly because it sells out fast. Can't wait to come back and try it. Back at the hotel, we feasted. The crispy ginger chicken is famous for a reason--so flavorful, perfectly crispy, and somehow even better the next day. The chicken long rice was packed with noodles directly in the soup (not separately) so the broth had mostly soaked into the noodles, but it was still deeply flavorful and comforting. The spam musubi leans on the sweeter side, which is great if that's your thing. Overall, this place is all about heart, hustle, and seriously satisfying Hawaiian comfort food. Come early, expect a line, plan for parking--and you'll be rewarded.

WOW! This place is amazing. It's a beautiful view, right on the water in Alki beach…read more The service was great, and food didn't take long to come out. The Taco 2-Pack is a must, I got it with the Kalua Pork and have been dreaming about going back for more. The Aloha Fries are also fantastic, something very unique that works amazingly well. In addition, the Benedict Burrito is a perfect breakfast burrito. I tried it with the bacon, and thoroughly enjoyed every bite. Overall, Marination Ma Kai is a must try, and I can't wait to go back!

Came here on a Tuesday about 2:00 - food looked good online, reviews seemed good, okay let's check…read moreit out, it's a nice day. Walking in you are blasted in the face with psytrance. like wtf is this weird ass vibe? It's like pounding 140+ BPM psytrance / German dark techno. Time and a place, dude. It's SO off-putting I couldn't believe it. Don't let the cooks control Spotify, just put it on J-Boog Radio and leave it for island vibes. The food however is really good. Kimchi fried rice with kalbi, and chicken and rice kids meal, and the fries were all great tasting. If they have the ube Rice Krispies, grab one or two. But holy shit dude, the hard techno ruins this entire experience.

Solid musubi snackS!…read more Great little spot to pop in a grab a little snack or order a couple and make it a full meal! Beers available too!

Musubi Kai is a cozy restaurant currently under construction scaffolding. I popped in for a quick…read moreweekday dinner. I was originally going to order some musubi, but after seeing a curry dish, I couldn't resist. Curry Loco Moco Don ($16) - The chef first piles a mound of rice in the bowl. It seems to be higher quality short grain rice, giving great mouthfeel at first, but then biting into it, the overcooked mushy qualities emerge. The rice is sprinkled with a bit of furikake, adding a briny and savory flavor profile. Two beef patties are set on top, both with seemingly fake grill marks, perhaps indicative of commercial patties. They are homogeneous with a kind of spongy texture, pressed into a puck with a bunch of filler like Japanese hambagu. The beef is somewhat tender, but isn't soft enough to be cut through with a plastic fork. There's a fried egg on top, complete with runny yolk and even a small amount of runny white. They then ladle a couple of scoops of Japanese curry over the top. It's somewhat generic, probably a normal boxed curry mix with no embellishment, but it's cooked well. It has a nice thickness, isn't too thin or runny, lending a good curry flavor to the dish. I do with it came with a bit more curry since after eating about half the dish, it was all gone. Finally, some pickled ginger on top completes the dish. The curry is quite filling, probably close to 2 pounds of food. (4/5) Musubi Kai is a convenient and quick stop for a bite while downtown. Bathrooms - One unisex room in the building lobby, requires a key from the cashier Note: Musubi Kai charges a 3% credit card fee

I have dreams of Patrick's lilikoi shortbread cookies! It…read morejust feels like home for us kanaka in the Seattle area. Patrick is behind the counter himself, and knows his regulars like family. Bonus points for welcoming and treating our fur babies as part of the ohana too!

Last time we had Patrick's food was in June when he catered for our 40th anniversary…read more Today we were at a Pokémon tournament since early morning. Patrick's is only 17 miles away from the convention center. So of course we had to go. As soon as we walked in Patrick greeted us, and gave me a hug. Thanking us for visiting today. They were totally out of lau lau. Patrick said call next time and they wil save it for me. So I ordered chicken long rice my usual. It hit the spot since I've been sick all week. We also got too much desserts. All good but that guava cake is delish. Place closes at 3pm, we got there at 1pm and the place was still hopping with happy people. Met this sweet young couple that came from Bremerton to get an abundance of cakes. Place is not large but it's clean, and reminds me of the islands.

True hole-in-the-wall gem!…read more UNKO's KITCHEN is the definition of a hidden treasure. Authentic Hawaiian food and desserts in the most unexpected spot -- literally inside a Shell gas station in the middle of nowhere! Don't let the location fool you, because this place is the real deal. The food tastes like it came straight from Hawaii -- flavorful, comforting, and made with care. If you're craving real Hawaiian food, this is the spot. Portions are solid, service is fast, and everything is to-go, which makes it perfect for a quick stop. This is one of those places you must try at least once... and then you'll keep coming back. You will not regret stopping by UNKO's KITCHEN

I'm born and raised in Hawaii and this was definitely the best local food I've had since moving to…read moreWA. I wouldn't have guessed it would be in the Shell gas station, and when I first arrived I thought it had closed. To my delight, it was still open, and I just had to walk into the store. I felt like I was transported back to my hometown with all their decorations and stickers. The food was absolutely amazing with great prices and portions! The meat jun was something I can never find on the mainland, until now! Too bad I like 3 hours away (that won't stop me from visiting). The service is quick and if you want to make sure they have what you want, I suggest you get there towards the opening hours. The first day we went was during the last two hours of open and they sold out of meat Jun and their spam + egg musubis, but the next day we got there at open and they had it all! Amazing food, service, and ambience! You definitely need to try this place!

Yum. Truly worth the hype and the line. The ube pancake was so tasty, decadent, and fluffy. I…read morerecommend getting one (two gals split one) instead of a stack because while it's so good, it's big and it's kind of like eating cake for breakfast. We also shared the combo silog which was a great way to sample more of the menu. I enjoyed the garlic rice and ilocos especially. The diner feels so cozy and homey - old photos of the owner and customers and magnets his guests left are a nice touch. Friendly and attentive service despite the busyness.

Made a stop at Ludi's for lunch after a hike. I've never not seen a line here during open hours and…read morehave only known about their ube pancakes. We waited a bit over an hour in line. You order at the front before being seated which means food arrives shortly after sitting down. With that noted, I wouldn't return to wait that long. First visit, to try a relatively famous spot, sure. Inside is a bit tight, but conversation can be had. My friends got the lumpia-silog and bistek-silog. Lumpia was tasty, but not particularly outstanding. Bistek was dry. The beef was tough to chew, seasoned alright on the outside but likely overcooked if not old. I opted for the oxtail silog which was delicious but pricey. Oxtail Silog - for $29, this plate definitely gets a double take. After waiting in the hour line, I figured I should commit for a tasty meal. Oxtail comes in a side bowl alongside a bit of hearty broth which the rice absorbs well. Meat is tender, falls off the bone, but pulling around oxtail bones isn't the simplest, so definitely have to bite around crevices. All in all, this plate was delicious but think it comes with a huge tourist tax I've had better value for oxtail plates. Ube Pancake Stack - four sizeable pancakes. Some pictures, including my own, don't do these justice. I can definitely get behind the hype. They're drenched in a rich ube sauce and there's plenty to go around. Honestly the ube flavor is present on the pancakes, but it feels relatively faint because the sauce is extremely sweet and flavorful, minimizing the pancake taste and expanding the gap between flavors. That being said, I think I would enjoy the pancakes with less sauce (or preferably, on the side).

This is the type of food that makes you wish you lived in Seattle. I can see what the hype is…read moreabout. I came in on a Sunday afternoon about 4. Service was good. Food was made fresh to order and we waited about 15 minutes in the dining area. Dining area is really nice. Hawaiian and Thai themed. They have a selection of sauces and self serve chopsticks. Inside is very clean and tidy. The food was amazing. I got the spicy pork and huli huli chicken. Should have just gotten spicy pork. I was blown away by how good the food was. The spicy pork isn't just spicy for no reason like some dishes. This was actually seasoned and had a sweet taste to accompany the spice. The rice was cooked perfect and the Mac salad is definitely up there with my top Mac salads. If they swapped the imitation crab for tuna, it would be top tier.

Our food was ready quickly and the staff were friendly. We ordered Chicken Pad Thai with 2 stars…read moreand Rama House Hot Summer with 0 stars. Both meals had fresh ingredients and smelled great. Unfortunately the Pad Thai had tofu instead of chicken with no spice but the Rama had a serious kick to it. Our macaroni side salad coconut cream pie were excellent. Order number: #205769198

Karaage Setsuna is a popular Japanese and Hawaiian casual restaurant in Belltown. Their portion…read moresizes tend to be large, while their service tends to be swift. The restaurant is smaller, with tables for mostly two or four people. They have an outside area, though the tables were not set up when we went. We were running late for a show, so I previewed the menu before arriving and ordered immediately upon seating. Our total time there was an impressive 40 min with their fast service. Very good to know for future reference. Karaage is in the name and is their signature dish. They make it the right way using chicken thigh. Prices are reasonable for the Seattle area. We will return again. The Food: Curry Rice with Karaage, $17.95 - 4 Stars This popular curry rice comes with a choice of protein, which naturally, we chose karaage. The curry sauce is delicious. There is a lot of rice on this plate though. Hubby left half behind. Poke Salad with tuna, $14.95 - 5 Stars Their poke salad with choice of 3.5 oz protein was excellent with the mixed greens. The salad wasn't overdressed and tasted refreshing with a light dressing. I would order this again. Karaage Chicken, small, $6.95 - 5 Stars Glad they offer the chicken as a side. The small is a good compliment to salad. Instead of four pieces, we had five. Hubby was happy to have more protein to go with the rice. They are more of a 4.5 stars rating. Their service speed bumped them up to 5 Stars.

Solid spot for a bite if you're in Belltown. Nothing fancy--very casual, laid-back vibe. The…read morerestaurant does tend to run a bit warm, but it's manageable. If you order a rice dish, they include complimentary miso soup. It leans a little salty, but it's still comforting and a nice way to start the meal. I got the karaage curry rice this time--the karaage was crispy on the outside and super juicy inside. The portion was definitely filling. Service was quick and friendly too.

This is genuinely the best poké I've ever had in my life (I haven't been to Hawaii yet, lol). I am…read morea poké addict, and I just about will stop by at any poké restaurant just to try it. This spot was recommended to me by a friend. The interior of the restaurant was warm and very decorated. There were a lot of Hawaiian cultural references, which added to the ambiance. The staff were so friendly and very helpful. And despite it being super busy the day that I went, they were all patient with each customer. I had a few samples of their fish, and let me tell you, the fish is FRESH. I am usually picky with tuna because they tend to have a fishy taste, but Ono's tuna was NOT fishy at all. Also, all the different flavors of poké were seasoned PERFECTLY. I got the spicy salmon and the scallop poke. They were both buttery and tender. The flavors did not overtake the natural flavor of the fish, and the sauce was seeped deep into the salmon; the same goes for the scallop. Sometimes at poké restaurants the sauce will sit on top of the fish, but NOT HERE. This place is genuinely SO SO good. I highly recommend coming to this place and trying their poké! + This place is so good that I am willing to make the trip out to this place if I am ever back in this state.

After having this on my list for a long while, I finally made my way up to try this place out. And…read morefor a Saturday afternoon around 1230 this place was packed. And apparently rightfully so. The parking lot is pretty small and you may have to wait for parking. There are about 8-10 tables on the Inside and additional seating on the outside. You place your order at the register and can see the fish being prepared for poke. Even as long as the line was, once you place your order your food comes out pretty fast. Poke bowl comes with two poke options and one side. An additional serving of poke is $4. Each additional side is $1. So if you like your poke bowls loaded, it can get pretty expensive. Your base options are salad or rice. The poke itself is fresh and delicious. The tako is some of the best I have had. If I was in the area and had a hankering for poke, I'd definitely come back. You can tell they utilize quality ingredients. And it's obvious that their poke is always fresh.