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    Koa Pancake House

    3.6 (500 reviews)
    Closed 6:30 am - 2:00 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Elizabeth V.

    Koa Pancake House located in Moanalua Shopping Center so parking is easy. Popular spot for locals and military. Customer service and food were good but small kine spot. They do offer indoor and outside dining. We ordered: Portuguese sausage plate with fried rice - Rice was too wet for my liking. Banana macadamia nut pancakes - delicious If in the area, give em try.

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    Kelly M.

    We didn't see it as we drove into the mall and walked around confused looking for it as the GPS said we were in the correct area. It's literally the first store in the same set of stores that Starbucks is at if you're coming in off Nimitz. Once we found the restaurant we could see it was really busy. We secured a table and then went to order at the register. You order there and they bring your food out to you. The people who worked there were hustling. Taking orders, serving food, and cleaning tables in continuous motion. They were smiling, upbeat, and helpful even through the press of people. The food came out quickly and was wonderfully hot. You can go back and get coffee refills at the front if you would like more. The coffee was good too. We were surprised at how much we enjoyed our meals. The food is solid and well seasoned. It's not a surprise that they're so busy - it was well worth the visit.

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    Charles P.

    Love Koa Pancake house went to iHop yesterday but this place blows them out the water Highly recommend going. Service was fast , Ambiance was great ! Music vibes and servers were very nice .

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    Harrison H.

    Service was fast, food came out fast, plenty of seats for dine in. Got the kalbi and eggs, Kalbi was full of flavor and fried rice was worth the upgrade.

    Marinated pork loco moco
    Tiffany H.

    Though this place has been around for awhile, I tried it for the first time. It's a fast, casual restaurant where you order at the counter, they give you a number and then they bring it to your table. I tried some type of marinated pork Loco moco, can't remember the name. The pork had a strong vinegar flavor to it. It was different and something unique. They gave you a decent amount of rice and portion for the price. My dad got a short stack of blueberry pancakes with two scrambled eggs. There were a ton of blueberries in his pancakes, and the pancakes were light and fluffy. I didn't like the paper plates and plastic utensils, but the food was good and the service was decent. The parking also can be tight with so many businesses in the same parking lot and limited parking near the restaurant which is on the corner.

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    Gregory F.

    Vacation is expensive - sometimes the most refreshing thing is finding somewhere that offers an affordable breakfast and that alone is enough to earn 5-stars. The Koa Omelette was delicious - that Portuguese Sausage was to die for, as was the Koa Breakfast Burrito which also had that same decadent sausage - sub $20 with tip was outstanding and the food was great quality, service was quick, and it was exactly what we needed as a pre-airport meal. Thank you Koa Pancake House!

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    Nadine C.

    Breakfast in Moanalua, Honolulu, Hawaii... Irene M. is so smart about finding places for us to go... where we both can write reviews... LOL! Located at Moanalua Center - across the parking lot from McDonald's - Koa Pancake House is a familiar name. Other locations include Wahiawa, Waipahu, Hawaii Kai, Kapolei, Ka Makana Ali'i, and Kaimuki. This particular location is an order at the counter, take a seat, and listen for your number operation. This cozy place was quite busy on a Sunday morning! That's why the free, shared parking lot was almost full! Thanks to the staff for being super efficient and taking care of the line of customers! We both got the Koa Omelet, but Irene's was healthier since it was made with egg whites. Mine was regular... with Portuguese sausage, cheese, spinach, and mushrooms. It came with a side - I chose wheat toast. I enjoyed the chew and buttery flavor. I also liked the fruit jelly. Thanks, Irene, for finding a great spot! The Local decor was interesting and pleasant. The large picture in front of me was a photo of Hanauma Bay!

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    Irene M.

    Eggcellent start to my day... Koa Pancake House is a great place for breakfast and judging from the constant flow that passes through their doors it seems like everyone already knows. This location is in Moanalua Shopping Center right next to the gas station and with lots of free parking it's an easy place to grab a quick bite event though it's all made to order the system they have is great you walk I. And place your order at the counter to which they give you a number and if you're dining in they'll call out your number so you'll need to listen and be aware. I got the Koa Omelette which is filled with all my favorites...Portuguese sausage, cheese, mushrooms and spinach I wanted extra mushrooms and added tomatoes along making it egg white omg it was just the yummiest bite especially enjoying it with their home fried potatoes was so nice. The vibe is very vibrant and staff getting your order out fast it's no wonder many choose here to start their day. Thank you!

    Cody Z.

    CODY visited the Valkenburgh location on Saturday at 9am CODY timing was good because it got very crowded very quickly CODY ordered breakfast CODY counter person was friendly CODY dining area was clean and inviting CODY liked the flags on the ceiling CODY will return to order more food

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    Khanh D.

    Super friendly staff with delicious foods. Stopped by on the way to Hanauma for breakfast. Husband got their corn hash loco moco and my daughters shared there strawberry/banana Nutella crepes. Portions were generous and all left satisfied. Will return next time we visit the island.

    Egg whites and corned beef hash
    Dawn W.

    They have a very big menu to choose from and appears that you have to stand in front of the registers to be able to see everything while people may want to order while you're still looking. I ordered the breakfast plate of egg whites and corn beef hash with a side of pancakes. The corn beef hash was a little overdone and after seeing someone's Portuguese sausage, I wish I went for that. Egg whites were very nicely cooked I just needed to add some salt, and the pancakes Were light and fluffy. My husband got eggs over easy and Spam with side of pancakes. Eggs were beautiful and perfectly cooked and you can tell how fresh they were, Spam was also nicely cooked. Seating can be a challenge, but we found a seat for 4 and invited another couple to sit with us. It's a busy place for a reason!

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    The food is always amazing. The service is good and the employees are friendly. I love coming here.

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    Always Great Food! Great Service! Plenty portions! Good prices! Love the Banana Crepes and Pancakes!

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    8 months ago

    Great food, PLEASE, please I'm begging, do something with your outside area. The amount of bugs and birds is revolting.

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