Aloha! Great Food!! This is the closest thing to food from home. Uncle came out and greeted me to see how everything was and I said great. I was almost full til he came out with dessert. You cant say no that! I'm in Ohio for work for a month and I'll definitely be coming back. Mahalo!!!! read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Kalua pig with cabbage & 1 lumpia. Side of poke & mac - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Kealoha's Kitchen on Main St. in Covington is worth a visit. I ordered Kaluha Pork that came with rice and added a side of the potato macaroni salad. When I asked about the size of the plate, they offered the Keike (kids) plate. How nice was that! I thoroughly enjoyed my lunch. The chef/owner is from Oahu and knows his stuff. Super nice people. Highly recommend. 40 read more

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Ordered: Aloha plate- teriyaki chicken, rice, potato Mac salad, lumpia. A La carte pineapple teriyaki short rib Parking: street parking Truly a hidden gem! We walked in on Saturday 6:30 pm for dinner and there was a 30 minute wait. The service is a bit slow but it looked like they were understaffed that night. However, our interaction with the staff was great- everyone was very friendly! The food was perfection! The chicken was super tender and moist. My favorite was the short rib- the seasoning is amazing. The rice was fluffy. The potato mac salad was light and refreshing. The lumpia was crispy. I did hear them turn away customers close to 8pm cause they were out of food so go early! read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Pineapple-Teriyaki Short Ribs - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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So I first heard about Kealoha's Kitchen through social media and it looked great. I saw the post where they needed help from the community to stay in business and wanted to check them out. We got there around 5ish and ordered both beef options (short ribs and brisket) and were notified that they were out of both. We were really excited to try either of those so was pretty bummed that we had to end up choosing the chicken options. The chicken options were okay to say the least. Nothing mind blowing. The Mac salad wasn't bad but again nothing too crazy. The inside of the restaurant was actually really nice and very clean. There was a good amount of seating and quite spacious. The service was good and the servers were really nice I just wish we could have tried what we actually wanted from here:/ read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Inside - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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A slide of Hawaii right in Covington! Not only did they nail the food, they also nailed the welcoming Hawaiian attitude. The staff we encountered were all so kind and helpful in deciding what to get. I went with two friends and everyone enjoyed their meals. I recommend the aloha special so you get to try an assortment of things from the menu. I got the mochiko chicken and I highly recommend it. It was fried perfectly, very light and not greasy at all with great flavor. The rice and lumpia it came with were perfect as well. I opted for the Mac salad for my salad choice and that was great as well. Will be back! read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Aloha Special - Mochiko Chicken, Lumpia, Rice - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Food: 5 | Service: 3 | Ambiance: 5 The food never misses and even the rice slaps. Drinks are also well made! The service was super friendly but slow. Both our table and another waited quite awhile for our checks and I really hope they can get this right. There was a hula dancer on stage for several songs and it felt magical! This place holds a special place in my heart due to just how friendly and sincere the owners are. Absolutely will be back! read more

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This is the best Hawaiian restaurant in Cincinnati and the reviews on yelp/Google agree. The meat was super flavorful. The chicken teriyaki has a smokey semi-sweet soy marinade. The beef ribs were tender and marinated in their signature pineapple teriyaki. The turkey lumpia was crisp and smelled fresh. Even the rice grains they used were high quality. The service and food prep can be pretty slow. The decor and ambiance could be updated. But overall we'll be back for Hawaiian dishes. read more

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Kealoha's is truly a Cincy/NKY gem. I was AMAZED by the community support for this family restaurant- and it couldn't be more deserving! The staff and family is so friendly, they truly make you feel like you're one of their own, Kali was the best! The food..is insane. The flavor is ALL there, with so many options too to try, I cannot wait to get another plate and try a different protein! Had spam musubi for the first time too and am now in love, I truly hope Kealoha's is here to stay for a long time! read more

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My husband and I recently decided to check this place out for lunch after seeing so many positive reviews. From the moment we walked in we were greeted and treated amazing. You can tell they put a lot of love into their business and food. I asked our waitress to surprise me with her favorite protein which happened to be the short ribs, and the flavor did not disappoint. I will most definitely be back! read more

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I have reviewed this place before 5 stars then and 5 stars now It's delicious Hawaiian cooking read more

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I wish this place got more business. The food was great. Ahi tuna was a great app and those ribs were absolutely amazing read more

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If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian choices, this is the place. Relaxed atmosphere and kind employees are a big plus. Everyone we spoke to was either a family friend or relative, which gave it a cozy feel. It is perfect for any sized gathering, which is perfect for dates, friends, etc. And there is a parking garage nearby, should you find parking to be difficult. Great find! read more

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What a treat. We were greeted and seated right away and one look at the menu told us we were in the right place. Our daughter and 4 grandchildren live on the island of Kaua'i, with her Hawaiian husband, and the food here was a reminder of our time on the island. Everyone was friendly, the food was delicious, and while we splurged a bit, our meal was a great value. I had the teriyaki short rib Aloha plate, with cucumber and tomato salad, musubi (spam sushi roll - don't knock it until you've tried it) with sticky rice and a lamia (sort of Filipino spring roll). Absolutely delicious. My wife went with the Mochico chicken Aloha plate with macaroni and potato salad (one combined dish). Also sticky rice and lamia, and musubi too. The chicken was incredible. Dessert brought custard pie and butter mochi. This was worth every calorie. We also each had a specialty cocktail, well made, deceiving in too light plastic, non disposable cups. However, if my only quibble was almost spilling my drink because the glass was lighter than expected, I'll take it as a win. Bottom line, decent value, delicious food, you can't go wrong at Kealoha's Hawaiian Kitchen. We will be back. You should go too. read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Mai Tai and a Blue Hawaiian. Gee I wonder which is which? - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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Located in the Mainstrasse area, it was easy to find and there is a parking garage just a couple blocks away. The menu is not big but if you are a first timer I would suggest the meal for two. This was more than enough for my husband and I plus it provided a variety of meats. My favorite was the pulled pork and the kabobs. Very tender. They started out a food truck but have been at the current location for a year. I highly recommend trying. People were friendly and attentive. I hope they do well. read more

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Came here on a Saturday around 6pm to grab dinner before Blink. I wanted to grab some Korean bbq and was looking up places near Covington and came across Kealoha's which was Hawaiian. The reviews looked great so I had to try it out. The inside is spacious and the staff was very attentive and friendly. I got a guava cocktail to start with which was guava juice and gin. The drink was not that special but it was refreshing. A bit pricy for what it is since you get customized flavorful cocktails for $12 at most places vs just some gin and juice. I got the bento box teriyaki chicken meal and the spicy spam musubi for my dinner. Decided to get the teriyaki chicken as the waitress said that's most people's favorite. I wish I had gotten the brisket or ribs because my friend got the pineapple teriyaki brisket and it was way more flavorful than the teriyaki chicken. The teriyaki chicken was good but I would have liked a bit more sauce and thick sticky teriyaki that's like a glaze. It just didn't have that much flavor but the brisket was so tender and juicy and the flavors were fantastic. So I know that I need to get that next time. I wish they had pictures on the menu because just from looking at the dish I knew it would be great. I do wish the bento box came with a side. For the amount of food (majority being rice) I think a scoop of 1 side should be included in the price.like some sort of slaw/macaroni salad. That would have been perfect for the meal. The waitress was attentive and sweet. She wrapped up my musubi since I was full and I didn't want to carry a take out container while going to Blink. She wrapped it in Sean wrap for me to put in my fanny pack and eat later. It was too delicious to waste. I will definitely be back to get the ribs and brisket meat with my next meal. This is an easy in and out place if you don't want to spend a long time at dinner. read more

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Ono! So happy I came along Kealoha's on Main Street in Covington. Wonderful aloha in this place. Outstanding island food. The short rib plate was perfect. read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Short rib plate with macaroni salad, steamed rice, and lumpia. I feel like I'm in the islands. Aloha! - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

The menu caught my eye so we ordered ahí tuna, and the pineapple teriyaki brisket plus a side of rice. The ahí tuna was flavorful and well seasoned. The brisket had amazing unique taste, however most of the portion was fat rather than meat which was a bit disappointing. Also for the price the portion was quite small. It may be different dinning in, is worth trying it. read more

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Here for a conference and stopped here for dinner. It was fantastic. Recommend the poke and the tomato cucumber salad.

The food here was delicious. The meat was a tad dry but the flavor was on point! My husband had the Ahi tuna and he thought it had a weird texture and flavor so he didn't eat it. The wait staff were great and attentive! They were busy because it was St Patty's Day weekend. The place had a unique vibe to it. Hawaiian decor. The only negative was the lack of parking. We parked in a garage as there wasn't any street parking available. read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Hawaiian brisket meal - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

So glad we checked this place out after hearing so many great things. The Food & service was amazing! We had the Loco Moco, Kalua Pig, Potato-Mac Salad & Lumpia. Everything was delicious. Cannot wait to come back and try more things. Highly recommend!! read more

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I've never been to Hawaii, but if the islands are as welcoming as the Kealoha's owners then I can't wait to experience it myself. We visited on a weeknight and really enjoyed our visit. The service was exceptional, the sampler was amazing (our favorite was the short rib), and the dessert (homemade custard pie) was everything we love about crème brûlée with a wonderful graham cracker crust. We had to get some to go so my mom could try it. We will definitely be back. read more

This place was the perfect mix of excellent hospitality, great food, and cozy, island-themed ambiance. I got the pineapple-teriyaki short rib with a side of papaya salad and it was simple yet flavorful, delicious, and exactly what I was looking for. The cocktail I had (a twist on a Mai Tai) was also very good! Beyond the food, you can tell there is a lot of love put into in this place. As a business traveler, I often feel a little lonely dining by myself. I did not have that problem at Kealoah's -- the smiles and check-ins from all the staff were so genuine, it really felt like an escape. read more

Kealoha's is FAMILY as in there true traditional Hawaiian food is 5 STARS. Came here for my sister's Birthday Mishell in March. We greeted right away as in open arms and hugs, definitely felt like family. Service was very attentive and kept your drinks full. The ambience was definitely True Hawaiian style. So we started with their traditional Hawaiian Spam Musubi, WoW!!! Yummy. I ordered to Loco Moco very flavorful. Onto main course the short ribs and a lot of side items were sensation. We did FAMILY style as in SHARED everything together. Remember the owners treat you as FAMILY. Will be back. read more

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I would give Kealoha's kitchen more than 5 stars if I could! This is a family owned business. The owners and staff are very friendly, nice and helpful. Sit down restaurant with a casual and cheerful. If you like Filipino food, you will also really like the food here. We have loves everything we've had on the menu so far. They also have a nice cocktail menu. I appreciate that they have a dessert. The custard pie is delicious! Occasionally you might see the son playing piano in the restaurant and he is very talented! They also have specials during the week that are posted on Instagram typically the on Tuesdays. We especially like the pork belly and the pancit! If you have not given this place aI try please do! You will not be disappointed! read more

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Becoming my all time favorite Mom & Pop shop in the Northern KY area...! Great food & people. Weekly specials & conveniently located in Main Strasse village. read more

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This is AMAZING!!! I had Kaluha pork came with rice this might be some of the best food I have ever had!! The workers are so nice and from Hawaii the chef is also from there almost every worker is related.The Chef\owner is nice, amazing and knows how to make some AMAZING food!!The building is old and vintage from the outside but in the inside it feels like you're in the tropic hues of Hawaii! Come here if you don't your missing out big time! read more

I have been pushing my spouse to let me add this place to our must eat list and we finally did! After having Hawaiian food in Florida on vacation this place had been on my radar. It's a must try! We ordered carry out, and it was phenomenal. We went for the Kanak Attack, and it was amazing. Personally ally there was enough food for 4 people (we ate left overs) , short ribs were amazing as was the pork and chicken! Lumpia was delicious and crispy! Staff at the resturant were extremely and called me immediately when there was a small discrepancy in my order ( short ribs were out of stock, they gave us what they had left but not the full portion) totally recommend checking this place out as they should be absolutely slammed on a Friday night read more

Not what I expected. Need more flavor and some aloha in the food! The menu can be rearranged a bit but other than that, Service was good.

We stop here every time we are passing through. Amazing family. Unbelievable food. They treat us like family every time. read more

I ate here with a friend today. Yes, it's Covington, which means parking is a real challenge. But once parked, it was a real pleasure to just walk around the area, checking out the stores and enjoying the ambience and many other meandering pedestrians/customers. Kealoha matches that feeling -- it's relaxed and casual, and not that busy on a Sunday at noon. And the service had that same friendly relaxed feeling to it. I was greeted by one of the owners and waited on quickly. It's a relatively small menu. I ordered the Kalua Pig -- shredded pork with cabbage and 3 lumpia. The lumpia were crisp and fresh and had a dipping sauce that also worked perfectly with the pork. My friend ordered the Ahi Tuna Poke, which (as I tasted it) was very fresh and flavorful. The chef even came out to check on how we liked the dishes. All in all, a relaxed setting with good quality authentic food. read more

Amazing food! Amazing service! Zero complaints. We love it here!! The food is seriously just as good if not better as it is on the island! Our favorites are the Kalua pork sliders, loco moco, and spam musubi. read more

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Kealoha's Kitchen never fails to deliver an amazing meal. Nice, family run business and the atmosphere is friendly and welcoming. The staff makes sure you have everything you need to ensure an excellent experience. The marinated pork kabobs are my go to but the menu is filled with delicious options. read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Amazing delicious food! First time trying Hawaiian cuisine and I loved it. I was here for work for a night and my coworker mentioned this spot. I had the loco moco as well as the spam musubi. Packed with flavor, fresh and tasty. Food was came out super fast. The place is pretty chill, seems like a lot of locals stop by. The waitress was very nice and welcoming. Would definitely check it out again! read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Loco moco & Plain Spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

The food was delicious and the service was great too. I saw it was ranked 4.9 and decided to go there for lunch with my wife and a friend. Glad we did! We WILL go back... read more

WOW! What an experience from the time I stepped foot in the door. I'm from Texas and here in the mean time for work. I always love to see where my island foods are and this spot stumbled across the maps. I came on a Sunday so it's a brunch menu. I ordered the spam plate with a side of teriyaki chicken. Nice island vibes with the jams playing in the background. The food is AUTHENTIC just as well as the family who's running this business! The Owners and daughters make you feel like home. The Aloha love right there. I had Kaliona as my server and she was just amazing and friendly! Her dad came and sat down with me and just had genuine conversation. Would definitely recommend this place 100x's over. Thank you guys for the food and hospitality Mahalo read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Egg spam brunch plate with a side of Teriyaki Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

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As someone is from Hawaii, I'm always a little skeptical when it comes to "Hawaiian Food", I can guarantee you this is where you come for authentic Hawaiian food. I can't even say this is the closest to Hawaiian food because this is REAL Hawaiian food. The ahi poke tastes fresh and is perfectly seasoned it definitely tastes like what you would get on the island. The kalua pig is juicy. Mochico chicken is sweet and caramelized perfectly. Many mahalos Val for the good food and for taking time out to talking story with me! read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Ahi poke, mochiko chicken, kalua pig, mac salad - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

This place absolutely rocks. I'm very picky, and they brought be a little tester plate to make sure I liked what they had to offer. We got the kabobs and teriyaki chicken, plus rice, fries & an egg roll. It was so amazing. The staff is so kind and their service was among the best. I was very hesitant due to my pickiness, but I am a big fan. read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Such a hidden gem! Went on a week night and it was crowded by the service was still awesome. The waitress took her time explaining some of the menu standouts which was so helpful. Ordered the aloha plate with pork skewers, green papaya salad and lumpia. The food was delicious and so flavorful. The pineapple brisket was also so good. read more

Kealoha's Kitchen - Marinated Pork Kabobs - Hawaiian Near Me - Covington, Kentucky

Traveling and just stopped in. Outstanding spot. Cool ambiance, welcoming staff. The spicy papaya salad and kalua pig was great. If I were local I'd hit this spot regularly. read more

I have eaten here multiple times and every time i am amazed at the quality of food! I highly recommend eating at this family owned business. Make sure to get a piece of pie read more