Driving down to Universal City was a harrowing experience when you have your 2 nieces in the back…read moreand expecting the worst (fighting, arguing, pulling hair????). But these two angels were great and happy to hear the suggestion of Hawaiian food for dinner. We went straight to Aloha Kids (not even stopping at our hotel before hand). The restaurant is so well decorated to me. I loved being in their space! The patio was their catering pick up (next day was Thanksgiving). It was busy! There was a constant stream of people coming and going. Inside Aloha Kids is smaller and narrow with few places to sit. They have a shelf with merch and I recognized some artists from the Bay Area in there! The person helping us told me they like to support small businesses and they were definitely doing so. Now, on to the most important part: the food. I ordered the Kalbi ribs, my husband ordered the loco moco, and our nieces ordered the chicken teriyaki and a spam musubi to share. The ribs were super tender and so good. I almost didn't want to offer my husband one. But I did and he really enjoyed it. He loved his loco moco so much, he barely spoke a word to me while he was eating. Our niece also really enjoyed their food and polished off their plates (just like us). My husband also ordered a side of their kimchi and it was DELICIOUS. The only thing we noted was the mac salad needed a little something, but we enjoyed it nonetheless. If we're ever back in the area, we're definitely coming back and trying other things on their menu!

I have to say I am extremely disappointed…read more 76 dollars for 3 plates. SMH. And before I go on, mochiko chicken is the only dish worth eating here. Now let's begin. Walked into a restaurant where you don't get greeted upon entry, the girl walking around just smiles at you with no words. No hello, nothing. Not even an Aloha! I've been to the big island, there's endless praises everywhere. You did not get the vibe here. First time we came here we were wowed by the food. Portions were great at first. Once we got our orders yesterday, I knew our time had come. Cant support places that over charge for no apparent reason. Plain and simple. Chicken thighs are 2-3 dollars a pound, beef is like 8-10 dollars a pound. I use to be in the food industry and to see the portions of food here the second round. Either it shows they are hurting bad, or the chef "was having a bad day?" I just don't believe that. And I can assure you they are not using halal nor organic meats for them to justify portion to pricing. Back to my first remark like I mentioned above, mochiko chicken is the only dish I recommend if someone is coming for their first time. Soft tender chicken bites sprinkled with some nori like seasoning. Rice scoop and the infamous sad Mac salad. The Mac salad needs love. Serious revamping. I make an authentic island style Mac salad time to time. Far better than this recipe. I also ordered the Galbi which I did not appreciate the bait and switch. Since I've ordered it before and this time it was not cut into strips. Last I checked with the numerous photos posted here on yelp. The version we received just wasn't it. Everyone gets a decent portion of meat. Nothing chewy or even with bones. I even said to my mother in law she is going to love this dish. And she hated it. They still had the bones of the sliced short rib on, VERY FATTY, very chewy. Such a let down. And last the Dinosaur ribs. I asked about them and was given a hand comparison to sizing. Not gonna lie this wasn't it either. There was almost no meat. Was the cow taking ozempic? Google Dinosaur Ribs. No seriously Google, Dinosaur ribs. I mean you guys need some help if you think what I got was dinosaur ribs. Definitely gotta 86 this item or give people what they actually deserve. If you're going to serve a dish and call it dinosaur ribs, atleast provide a dinosaur portion of meat on them. I mean poor execution. Flavor was decent, but having to chew the bottom connective tissue was unappealing and far from appetizing. 68 dollars plus an 8 dollar tip was too steep for this lack luster rendition of what Hawaiian food is and should be.

Accidentally went there. I was looking for a car part at the O'Reilly auto parts that anchors this…read morestrip mall and decided to walk over to see the restaurant. While I was staring at the menu deciding whether I wanted to get anything, several people came and went with their orders and everyone told me to get the fried chicken. So, I went inside and got the fried chicken with macaroni salad. A few mintues later, I added a katsu musubi to the order. This is not fast-food. The wait is real. About 12 minutes. I then had probably about 10 minutes of driving before I sat down to eat. The fried chicken is delicious and has a great crispy/crunchy skin. There is a faint sweetness that coats the chicken. The meat was not super plump like some national-chain places (I think those places brine-injected the chicken). Depending on your preference, this might feel too dry to you. Their dipping sauce for the chicken is very tasty. If they just sold that in bottles, I'd come just to buy that for use at home! Speaking of preferences, the macaroni salad is also well made, but it's simple and might be disappointing if you're expecting some kind of flavor kick. I liked it very much, because it is in the style of the basic macaroni salad -- someone described it as going home to Hawaii for them -- and I think that's what it is. Portions were enough to split into two meals. So I had half of my chicken and the mac salad. I had planned to also only eat half of the musubi. But it was delicious and had a nice crunch which I'm sure would not have held up being kept in the fridge. I really enjoyed the musubi on its own, but also enjoyed taking turns with bites with that sauce added on. I stored the rest of the chicken and mac salad in the fridge and then had them for dinner 6 hours later. Despite being in the fridge, the chicken still had a bit of a crunchy bite to it - it wasn't a mushy soggy mess. Very friendly service. This is not a sit-down place you go to for a dining experience - just a solid place to get food to go that will be delicious. Now that I've had the fried chicken that everyone seems to recommend, I'm looking forward to trying the rest of their menu.

I heard good things about their fried chicken, so I called ahead for pickup and ordered their…read more4-piece fried chicken with macaroni salad. It is a small, unassuming little place with a free parking lot. Upon entering, I was greeted warmly, and I have to say, the service was great! The lady at the counter was super sweet and made small talk with me. I got my order which came out to $17.12 after tax. Food-wise, the fried chicken was indeed delicious! I loved the batter: it was shatteringly crisp. The chicken was tender and flavored well, but I loved the sauce that came with it! For the mac salad, I thought it was just okay. It tasted a bit plain from other mac salads I've tried, but the noodles were cooked perfectly. For the price, the portion size is okay, but I'm not complaining since the food was good. Overall, the friendly service and fried chicken is what makes me want to come back again! I definitely want to try their other offerings too. Would recommend!

My #1 spot for lunch. The fish is always super fresh, and it's literally only 4 minutes away from…read morethe my office. The staff is attentive, the service is fast, and they already know exactly what I like. You really can't beat fresh fish and quick service. Jojo is my favorite. She always takes care of my poke order and somehow gives the most useful relationship advice at the same time.

Earlier afternoon, I ordered the small poke bowl. The base is brown rice. The protein was albacore…read moreand spicy tuna. Toppings I chose were white onion, edamame, pineapple, and sesame seed. The sauce I chose was ponzu sauce. I like the spice level of the spicy tuna. One side of the albacore was grilled which was surprising. It was $15.45 for the small bowl. The price seems reasonable. One employee asked if I'd like crab and seaweed salad. I said yeah. Crab is probably imitation crab. I like that the crab and seaweed salad are free. I don't think other poke bowl restaurants serve them for free. I like how the sauces and toppings are labeled on the display cases or glass. I didn't see the trash can so I asked an employee where I was supposed to place the tray and bowl. He said he could take it. Employees were kind. One employee said I'd be paying with cash since I had a $20 bill out. There are at least 4 tables inside. Music played through the speakers. Chairs were stools. A small plant was placed on each table. They seemed real. One table had 2 chairs on each side. Tables were grouped together. There are tables outside. Natural light filtered through the floor to ceiling windows. I could feel the AC inside.

Very tasty and affordable spot! My first time trying this type of cuisine and I was not…read moredisappointed. Lots of options to pick from. Very nice employees there as well!

This place gets really busy once school let's out! I mean for $4 onigiri, on a student budget,…read morethat's a great cheap eat for an after school snack before dinner! I got the 5 HR set just so I can try out all my favorites 1. Negitoro - so good, not fishy at all, rice was nicely seasoned. 2. Blue crab - slightly too much mayo but otherwise pretty good, sweet and fresh 3. Yellowtail - there are some scallions in here as they should. Nothing to complain about, but the fish wasn't exactly top tier, just good. 4. Salmon - very slightly fishy likely not cured enough or at all? 5. Spicy salmon - the chili they use is quite strong in flavor so you couldn't taste the fish. Yama sushi still makes my all time favorite spicy tuna. I also got the yuzu miso salmon onigiri. Had the filling not been so salty, I would've complained that there was far too much rice. With that said, it was a delicious and balanced onigiri, but I personally would prefer more fish to rice ratio of course. You can taste that they use very good sea salt or at least it definitely wasn't basic table salt. The rice ball was very lightly packed, so it did start to fall apart as I ate. And I accidentally bite and ate a piece of the paper or was served on lol. Edamame tasted very plain with a lot of salt sprinkled on the top only. If you are sodium conscious, I guess this would be good as you can ask them to leave the salt off. However, I wish they boiled it in salted water so at least the flavor is penetrated into the pod. Pineapple yuzu lemonade - this was fine, not as refreshing as I was hoping it would be, but that's my own fault for setting expectations. It was slightly too sweet so we did water it down half way. All the men working there were amazing and would go above and beyond when serving and delivering your food. There was one older lady there I would consider to be more "lazy?" She would only go to the counter and call out the names. Even if you were seated against the wall where it was difficult to get out, she would not budge to deliver to your order too the table. The other two men on the other hand would deliver your order and hand you your meals directly if they noticed you in that situation. Also, maybe I'm just extra irked because she didn't give me utensils and I had always gotten back to my seat against the wall having to inconvenience several ppl having to get up out of their seats for me. The only other con here is the nori on the HR. I wished they would've roasted the seaweed so it's at least somewhat crispy when you bite into it. That would've knocked them out of the park!!! Instead, you get soggy chewy seaweed to bite thru

I eat chicken dinner on Fridays and this is my go-to place. I like the seasonings, the portions,…read moreand the options. All meals are packaged as take-away whether you eat in the restaurant or not. It's a smart(er) idea since it saves asking for a doggie bag. The establishment is smaller and sometimes people sit at tables when they are waiting for their take-away order. There is not waitstaff so one needs to come to the register when the order number is called. This is not an unfamiliar practice in many restaurants that cater to service that offers both eat in or take-away. And yes, the restaurant has minimal staff, but I have never felt that my wait time was long and I have always found the person at the register to be familiar with the menu and fully able to explain what some of the foods were that were unknown to me. I've also never had to wait for a parking spot and the store is located on a major north/south street that offers me easy access between work and home.

This L&L gives a lot but the flavors don't. Very tiny location for dining in (2 tables) and is…read morepricier than the other ones. Loco moco sauce lacks heft, gravy does nothing. Grilled chicken taste a bit bland, but Mac salad isn't that bad. The eggs are made well. I don't have much to say, but Pasadena has a lot more options and value than this. If you crave L&L and this is the only place near you, I guess...

Anytime I go to a Hawaiian barbecue place, my go-to is always the loco moco. It's been my favorite…read moreHawaiian dish forever! The first thing I always pay attention to is the gravy. As funny as that sounds, that's what usually decides whether I really like a loco moco or not. This place did a great job. The gravy was a little thinner than I usually like, but the flavor was really good! The hamburger patty was a nice size, the egg was cooked perfectly with a nice runny yolk, and they gave me a good portion of macaroni salad along with plenty of rice. The girl working here was also really friendly. I asked if I could get a side of gravy, and instead of a tiny little cup, she gave me a nice portion to dump all over what I had left. Sooo good! Overall, I really enjoyed it, and I'd definitely order this again the next time I come back.

Again, food is SO good! they always load up so much meat which makes it so worth the price. I love…read moretheir mac salad and i can't get enough of it. Service was great! Super patient and friendly still. There's plenty of tables inside and a couple tables outside. My boyfriend and I always take ours to go :) 10/10

Excellence with a smile! Lechon kawali was superb--crispy skin and moist meat. All deli…read moreselections fresh and tasty. Grocery selection great and stocked with all the Filipino favorites.

The family wanted Filipino food for an upcoming party and I was elected to find a spot. Being the…read moretrooper that I am, I tried Chaaste to see if it hit the spot. Let me tell tell you, they're awesome and their food is better! Lechon Kawali 5 stars Lumpia 5 stars Bihon 4 stars ( only because noodles are noodles) BBQ chicken skewers 5 stars Turon with Ube 5 stars. Original are really good too. I've never had Turon so I don't hav e anything to compare it with. Needless to say, I ordered catering from them the following week. Looking forward to trying the pinakbet and canton bihon.

Bone Kettle Is a Must-Try in Pasadena! Their Happy Hour deals are some of the best deals around…read more We ordered the Rendang Carbonara, Lumpia, Pork Ribs, Oysters, Chicken Satay, and the Piña Colada with jackfruit, tjendol, and a rich umami caramel sauce. Every single dish was packed with flavor. The house sangria was easily one of the best I've had in a long time. A huge thank you to the staff for making dinner so memorable. They truly went above and beyond to make us feel welcomed. You can tell they genuinely care about every guest, and that same hospitality carries through their entire team. The service was attentive, friendly, and the ambiance was absolutely beautiful. If you haven't been yet, definitely add Bone Kettle to your list. Their Happy Hour runs Monday through Thursday from 4:30-6:00 PM, and it's absolutely worth checking out.

Our experience at Bone Kettle in Pasadena was disappointing, especially given the mandatory 20%…read moregratuity. The hostess greeted us, seated us, and returned to answer questions before our waiter, Amador, had even introduced himself. After we requested an appetizer from the hostess, a man came over with water but didn't introduce himself. I had to ask whether he was our waiter, and he said yes. After we ordered our entrées, other staff handled nearly everything: another young man refilled our water, a woman cleared our dishes, and the hostess checked on our meal. Amador's next check-in came at the end, when he asked whether we wanted the check. The hostess was attentive, and we would have preferred to direct our tip to her. Instead, our bill included a mandatory 20% gratuity, with tax applied to that charge--bringing its effective cost to approximately 22% of the food and beverage total. In my view, a mandatory charge is a service fee, regardless of whether it's labeled a "gratuity." Being required to pay it despite such inattentive service left a poor impression. One star for the service and mandatory charge.

Damon's is a total time capsule. It's not a tiki bar per se, but it brings massive 1930s Polynesian…read morevibes to Glendale with its dim lighting, bamboo booths, hanging canoes, and giant aquarium. That said, it stays true to its 1937 roots of serving up some of the best steaks in the valley. The Good: The Mai Tais were fantastic, the New York steak and shrimp brochette were cooked perfectly, and having a server wheel over a cart to toss our house chopped salad tableside was a nice touch. The Not-So-Good: The service timing was a letdown. Our "Famous Garlic Toast" didn't arrive until I reminded our server after our steaks were already on the table. We also wanted a second round of drinks, but she never came back. Despite the service hiccup, it was still a unique and great evening out.

My wife and I came here yesterday to celebrate my birthday dinner together. I made reservations off…read moreGoogle ahead of time. I wanted to try this place for a while so I finally got the chance. I parked in the parking lot at the back of the restaurant but be aware you'll have to pay per hour. The entrance to the restaurant is from the parking lot, I entered from Brand Blvd so that's was the exit. We arrived early but they were still able to sit us near the fish tank. I started out with the sweet and spicy chicken wings which was in my opinion the best out of all the other food we ordered. They give you house bread complimentary but it's basically just plain toast. My wife got the Grilled Alaskan Salmon with the freshed creamed corn. She also got their soup but didn't like it. I got the 16oz New York steak at medium rare with steak fries. I got the house salad that came with my entree and my wife didn't like that either. Our food didn't take long to come out. My wife did not like her food at all, her salmon tasted more burnt than anything else that just ruin her appetite. My New York steak texture was bad, it tasted more rough and dry. There wasn't a lot of taste on it either so I would not recommend it. Maybe the blue cheese and crispy onion strings are suppose to help but I don't like that so I asked for them on the side. Customer service was alright, we didn't have any issues with our waitress. It was just the food that was not worth it in our opinion and the price. I put celebrating a birthday on the reservation but they didn't even acknowledge it or did anything special like dessert so for celebrating birthday here, I won't recommend either. The restaurant indoor should remind you of like a beach theme or Hawaii.

King Fish is easily one of the cleanest and nicest fish markets I've been to! We stopped by…read moreyesterday to pick up a few different types of fish for a barbecue, and I was so impressed by the quality, freshness, and selection. They have everything you could possibly need--an amazing variety of fresh fish and seafood, sides, seasonings and rubs, sauces, and so much more. They also have a great selection of sake, wine, beer, and other drinks. What makes this place even better is that they have a café where you can order freshly cooked fish and seafood and enjoy it right there. There are tables if you want to sit and eat, and they also make poke bowls. We tried the tuna poke bowl, and it was AMAZING--so fresh and delicious! The entire market was incredibly clean, organized, and well stocked, and you can really tell how fresh everything is. Five stars, 10/10, HIGHLY recommend King Fish! Whether you're buying fresh fish to cook at home, grabbing a poke bowl, or sitting down for a freshly prepared meal, they have it all. We will definitely be back!

Great local spot for fresh seafood and poke…read more Theres a small dine in area on the right side of the store. You can park on the street or in their lot on the left side of the entrance.