We went here for the first time today. I was surprised and pleased that it was not just a typical "take-out" place. We had the Seafood Combo that came with Fried Shrimp,mahi mahi, and, which included, calamari. It was served with Fried Rice, macaroni salad, and a slice of pineapple. The food was well-cooked, tasty, and visually appealing. The service was quick and efficient. The ambiance was quite pleasant for this type of restaurant. This was not a place with a hot buffet table with premade selections from which you choose. I will avoid the cliches; it was nice to have an actual Restaurant field, decor, menus offered at your table, etc. All said it was a pleasant experience, and we will return. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Seafood Combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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We were meeting some new friends for dinner and this is the spot they suggested. I've only recently been introduced to Hawaiian food and love it so I was game! I had the Chicken Katsu and yum-yum! I likey!! My spouse had the teriyaki steak and enjoyed it very much. The atmosphere is nice and so is the staff. This would def be on my list if I lived in this town! read more

The food here was amazing, when we ate in the restaurant. However they need to get vented Togo boxes. When we ordered online the food was super soggy. We ordered the General Tsos. Not so good soggy. read more

We used to go to this place back when it first opened and the food was delicious. Fast forward lots of years later their food is still just as we remembered DELICIOUS !!! I ordered the Combonation fried rice,my husband likes the PHO soup and dumplings,my daughter had the grilled chicken with dipping sauce With macaroni salad and a side of rice. We all thought our meal was fantastic thank you ! read more

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If you've never had Hawaiian food this is a must try! The Hawaiian BBQ mixed platter is a good place to start. The whole menu is stand out. Service and atmosphere are great. It's casual with about 15 tables. Full bar. Highly recommend. read more

Wow what a find! This place is amazing, and the people running it are so friendly and prompt. We tried the Bao, delicious little dumplings filled with pork, and the Spam musubi which is spam and rice wrapped in seaweed. Trust and believe me when I tell you to get this, its incredible. My entree was the Grilled mahi-mahi (comes with rice, macaroni salad). The fish was perfectly tender, moist and seasoned well. I am so thrilled to have found this cute little place tucked inside a strip mall. I will definitely be back if I am in the area again. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Bao and Spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I had the "soup filled" dumplings they are ok id say not the best i think eating in would help since they lose all their juice when delivered or they just dont have alot the dough outside seems over cooked and the inside looks like shredded up white and light brown meat almost like it was washed of its color lol read more

Wow! Such a good stop. Came here for late lunch and was pleasantly surprised. Food came out fast, tasted so good, and the service was great! Overall great atmosphere and great food. read more

So I'm a Chicago girl and Springfield food is ummmm.... different and my overall experience has been mixed. With that said, I wouldn't scrutinize a Springfield place at the same level as a Chicago one. I ordered from this place via Grubhub, my food was quickly prepared and they followed the order notes too. I had the crab rangoon, which were filled with a lot of crab meat and they had a nice light texture while being crispy (4.25/5). I also had the curry fried shrimp, they were good, came with macaroni salad and white rice. The sauce was not warm and didn't have a ton of flavor. The fried shrimp were good, well breaded and seasoned, but I would've liked something else to go with him, the overall meal was kind of bland; however, if you like fried shrimp (just by themselves) I would still suggest ordering (3.5/5). My fave of the meal was the steak Hawaiian fried rice. I ordered mine spicy. It was a nice sized portion, it had egg, onion, tomato, and a pineapple on top. There was a nice portion of steak in the rice, which I was surprised by (in a good way); the meat was well flavored and pretty tender and was good just by itself. I do wish they would have put some cut pineapple stir fried in the rice (maybe you can ask for that) and I enjoyed my rice with a side of teriyaki sauce sprinkled on top to add the sweet note to the rice (I highly suggest this too BTW!) (5/5). Overall, I enjoyed my food and would definitely go back! It will be one of my go-to's when I'm visiting! read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Steak Fried Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

it reminds me of my time in the island of Maui there is a real feeling of ohana at this restaurant

The menu is expansive. Not your normal Hawaiian BBQ. The chicken was good, the steak was dry and the teriyaki sauce is a bit runny. I'm not saying it was bad, but it's deserving of a 3 star. I had high expectations. Service was great tho. read more

Great Panang Curry. Nice atmosphere. Friendly staff. I get it with shrimp and extra vegetables.

Nice place for a quick lunch that doesn't feel rushed. The fried rice with spam is just like Hawaii. You can find Aloha juices. And the Thai food is incredible. My husband had the Pad Thai with a three spice. read more

Chicken Pho was good. It was very light and simple. It was my first time trying it. My friend said the chicken fried rice was good but he wishes it was more filling. The staff was extremely nice and considerate. The place itself was a bit congested and dim but other than that fine. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken Fried Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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We're from out of the area so to find good food while out here is really awesome. This is the first Asian food place I've been to with a menu consisting of Chinese, Hawaiian, Korean, Thai and Vietnamese dishes. Thank goodness, because on the road you settle for the food chains too often, but having a place like this really keeps my stomach happy! Clean facilities read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Orange chicken, Pho, Ginger Beef and Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

This would be a 1-star review based on the food alone, but the server was very attentive, so I am boosting it to two. I do not recommend eating here. I ordered sesame chicken, which came with vegetable broth. The broth was lukewarm, bland, and looked like dish water. The chicken was borderline spoiled and the sauce was watery. I did not get sick but I was burping up old grease all afternoon. Decor was shabby. My table wobbled and the top had broken pieces. read more

Stopped there for the first time yesterday and plan to go back again. Good food for a good price. Wife had chicken and I had pork. Both very good. read more

Exactly as expected....stopped in yesterday at lunch to meet up with an old friend. The food was average, the service was average to good, the atmosphere is closer to a cafeteria than a restaurant; all of which I full expected. I ordered the Chicken Katsu and Portuguese Sausage Fried Rice (to split with my party of three). The chicken was cooked properly but it was bargain bin, super thin zero flavor chicken; once covered in hot sauce it was decent. The sides with the Katsu were white rice, pasta salad and a slice of pineapple. Rice (good), pasta salad (horrible), pineapple (great). Onto the fried rice; actually quite good and had enough left for dinner. All in all, I personally would not go back but I am extremely picky with my Asian cuisine (unlike my Mexican/Hispanic) and it needs to be top notch to get a return visit from me! read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Portuguese Sausage Fried Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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They have the best Pho in town. I prefer the meatball Pho. I also like the small cup of broth they serve with every lunch, especially on cold days! read more

Wide range of well prepared Asian & Pacific Islander dishes! Service was excellent. Place has a chill vibe w soft Hawaiian music. Food came out promptly. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Singapore Style Noodle - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

Love the Thai food here! Comfortable atmosphere, friendly staff and it's very affordable. I like their Pho bowl better than anywhere else in town. They have a huge menu with so many options! read more

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Wow!!! I really stumbled upon a GEM!! I'm in Springfield on business and just so happened to be in the area and decided to give this restaurant a chance and I'm so glad I did!! Great good and service!! Definitely will be back!! read more

I was in town for a work trip and wanted different restaurant options. I found this place and gave it a try for pickup. Friendly staff and easy process. Food was terrific. I purchased the Hawaiian BBQ bundle, which was great; spring rolls and crab rangoons were awesome. The portions and the quality were good, and the take-out presentation was good for me. The restaurant was less packed for a Monday, but there were plenty of tables and space to dine in. For someone who travels, nothing is better than a friendly, smooth checkout process. I will be coming back if I ever revisit Springfield. read more

This is a favorite takeout place in town, whether you're craving Hawaiian or Asian American cuisines. This is a go-to when undecided with a wide array of solid and tasty options. read more

extremely flavorful and delicious. i've ordered twice now and both dishes have been great. if you get the teriyaki meal, ask for extra sauce because they give way too little read more

Food is just so so. Portions are meager. But prices are those of a sit down white napkin experience.

Just in case you're ever craving Hawaiian BBQ and Thai food at the same time, K&S offers a full menu of both. I ordered the red curry with chicken. The vegetables were actually very nicely cooked, the curry was well seasoned although over salted in my opinion. My husband ordered the chicken and steak Hawaiian BBQ. It was disappointing. The meat was a flat hammered out sheet. There was some sort of soy based dipping sauce that had the viscosity of water. Essentially it was NOT true Hawaiian BBQ. The flavor was no where near where it should be and the paper thin sheets of meat were off-putting. The macaroni salad was also not good. It was watery and the macaroni over cooked, lying limp and lifeless. Bummer that this place wasn't a hit for us. Our search will have to continue for good Hawaiian BBQ. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Red curry with chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

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Very good spot in Springfield. Staff was friendly, restaurant was clean. Had the Hawaiian BBQ Mix plate. It was very good, the flavors were definitely authentic. It took me back to the many wonderful meals had in Maui. Next time I'm in Springfield, I will definitely be visiting again. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian BBQ Mix Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

I only got the dole whip and it was really good. Restaurant was clean and staff was attentive

Stopped in for lunch. Have wanted to try this place for some time. The reviews seemed OK and I love Hawaiian BBQ. Having had it many times on the West Coast, I was hoping it would be good. We tried a few dishes. I'll keep it simple. Too much breading, small portions of bland chicken, beef and short ribs. In the land of horseshoes, pork tenderloins and deep fried everything, it was probably foolish of me to think the Hawaiian BBQ would be better than it was. Service was good. read more

Lunch. Basil calimare was nothing exciting....average at best. Not flavorful....weak in flavor. Cucumber side dish good but again no flavor with sauce. Satay chicken.....very delicious. Peanut sauce very good, too. read more

Portuguese fried rice, yes please! Great variety on the menu. A great place for lunch or dinner. If you have never been or are thinking I don't know about this place, do yourself a favor and go. Service is good and the crab Rangoon is the best in town. read more

Hawaiian in central Illinois!! One extra star for location alone! I could not be more surprised than when I found this place on Yelp. Not only was I simply happy to find any good ethnic food in central Illinois, I was even more happy to find Hawaiian food. It is just not easy to come by even in a larger city for this part of the US. And the food is every bit as good as I had hope they would be. Not only do they have traditional Hawaiian plate lunches, they also offer Thai and Vietnamese noodles...oh my...I had to repeatedly remind myself of the abundance of Vietnamese food in Louisville. Our group of four ordered 2 plates of short rib combo, one teriyaki steak plate and a small crispy mahi mahi plate. The short rib (galbi) was the star of the show, they were juicy, sweet, smoky and chewy...so yummy we could have eaten another mound of them. The steak plate and mahi mahi plate also disappears just as fast. Mahi mahi is one fish even haters of seafood could love. We also loved the curry chicken puff appetizer. I had to pull rank for the last one! I will have something to look forward to the next time I must be in the food desert that is central Illinois (Champaign excluded). I really wish there is a Hawaiian joint like this in Louisville, KY! read more

I should have reviewed this earlier. This place has some of the best ethnic food in Springpatch. They have a combination of Chinese, Hawaiian, Thai and Vietnamese. And it is worth trying samples from each. The honey garlic chicken wings are like crack on a bone. The pork and chicken katsus are pounded thin, very tender, and the panko breading is extra crunchy. Plus the BBQ sauce compliments perfectly, and the macaroni salad contrasts perfectly. The fried rice is in the thai style and quite good. The dry barmee egg noodle will remind you of Magic Kitchen in a good way. I could go on but stop wasting time reading this and go have dinner. read more

Great place for lunch! My finance and I drove all the way from Decatur and so glad we chose this place to have lunch. He ordered a chicken katsu noodle soup - Noodles and chicken came out separately which was fine. Probably for the best because chicken in the broth would have made it too soggy. The broth was flavorful and the chicken was extra crispy without all the oily mess. We loved it. I had the ginger meal with fried rice and it was delicious! I was so thrilled to find good food in the middle of nowhere! And its so cheap! Very much impressed with this joint. Not sure if I'll ever be in Springfield again, but If I were, I would definitely come back here again. read more

K&S Hawaiian BBQ - Ginger with fried rice and chicken katsu noodle soup - Hawaiian Near Me - Springfield, Illinois

My family and I went out here to try something different for dinner. We were all so glad that we tried something new! Our family of 7, including my 3 year old and 6 year old daughters, were all very pleased with our dinners! We started with the gyoza and calamari appetizers. My wife ordered the Hawaiian BBQ chicken platter with 2 scoops of rice and the traditional mac salad. I had a few bites off her plate and it was great! The waitress (maybe owner, too?) suggested the spam platter and fried egg with rice and mac salad. She even offered kimchi to go on the side. This is a familiar dish for me as a Filipino and it really hit the spot! Other dishes at our table included the noodle soup with steak and the steak entree. Not one in our party of 7 was disappointed! We'll definitely be back the next time we are visiting our family in Springfield, IL! read more

We drove cross-town during our first trip to Springfield. Got the curry chicken katsu plate (regular size) and the saimin with grilled spam. Plenty to share between my wife, 6 y.o. daughter, and me. Added bonus - lilikoi Aloha Maid. Glad they put themselves out there as Hawaiian BBQ because otherwise we might not have paid attention to it. Sure there are other Asian ethnic options on the menu that keep the restaurant open, but we didn't try them. read more

We're still fairly new to Springfield and trying new places. Ordered the shrimp shumai appetizer, chicken katsu and Hawaiian BBQ Mixed plate. Everything was delicious!! Order was ready and hot when we got there. We will definitely be back to try other menu items!! read more

Must try "Chicken Katsu"! It is so good. Everyone in our party loves it. I ordered mini Chicken Katsu in the dinner time. It is only $5.95. Sweet price + delicious meal = happy night! read more

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Come to Springfield from time to time. Had ribs and pho. Ribs had no flavor... but not that bad! Owners plz read this Pho is not made from a can or a beef flavor powder. You need to cook down ox tail or beed bones for hrs to get good broth. Next the noodles cook in the broth. Hands down the worst pho i have ever had! Yuck read more