It took me back to Maui... grub was amazing.. The people here are really nice and welcoming, seems like a good place to hang out. Pricing was good, specially since we're in Seattle. So happy we came here. If you want some real kine Hawaiian food, you gotta come here. Thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Larger inside than it looks from the outside with street parking and a private parking lot. Aloha spirit is very definitely alive and thriving here. Specials posted at the entrance. They will seat you. Choice of booth or table. Service and food is amazing. Cooked to order. Very accommodating. You have got to visit this restaurant! You will love the experience! read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Teriyaki Kalbi Beef Combo Plate - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I went around 2:30pm, was seated promptly and there were four diners in the restaurant. I noticed how many waiters were actually scheduled for this shift on a mid week slow activity time, there were five. Many standing around in a back table talking story. One finally came around to take the order. We ordered two Chicken Salads. We ended up waiting over 40 minutes for the Salads, I'm baffled that it took so long because nobody was in the restaurant and all the tables were eating or finishing up their meals. Again, no water refills, with 5 wait staff working (actually not working, just socializing) we had to call for more water. The waiter apologized twice that it was taking a long time to get two salads out. A restaurant's biggest expense is labor, health care benefits, and food costs. Instead of 5 wait staff, not working and only five customers, it baffles me how they can afford to have workers doing absolutely nothing. I managed a restaurant, I would have dismissed four waiters because there was zero business. If it did get busy, I would have stepped into assist. There needs to be more efficiency, with 5 customers and five wait staff, they are only making their hourly wages. The food was good, as we left they apologized again because they knew it wasn't right that we had to wait so long, I looked at them, four sitting at a table enjoying their employee meal. read more

1. Tasty - soft chicken and veggies. Perfect tenderness. Teriyaki Sauce too thin for my liking though. Fell off the chicken. 2. Mashed potatoes - flavor not so great. Added butter and pepper at home = better. Nice and fluffy texture. 3. Did not eat in person so service and ambience unknown. 4. Spam musubi LOTS of rice. Seaweed not strong flavor. Good sauce inside. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Waimea Combo Plate with mashed potatoes and veggies - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Being from Hawaii I was wanting to eat local breakfast. It was just like being at home on Oahu! Service was super good, wait help was friendly and food came out fast. The place felt comfortable and a welcoming atmosphere. When we are back in Seattle we will definitely be back read more

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My first time came here. It's a bit challenging to get a parking spot. I need to go around one block 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. read more

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My favorite karaoke spot. I've been going for years. Their bar is cozy and the bartenders make great cocktails. Got to try their Mothers Day brunch and now it's my favorite brunch spot. The advantage of a buffet was that I was able to try a variety of dishes. Their coconut syrup was very good as well as the coconut jelly. Fave was the moco loco with kimchi. The slightly funky sour cabbage cut through the savory patty and gravy, such a tasty combination. Liliko'i mimosas were also very good. Although busy staff were very attentive. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Tanq and tonic with lime and calamansi - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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My husband and I moved into the area almost 3 years ago. The Kona Kitchen is one of our staples! Everything they have is delicious! My go to is the mochico chicken. The crispiness and the flavor is to die for! I've ordered the teriyaki chicken several times. Although when I switch to chicken breast, get considerably less chicken than the standard dark meat teriyaki. The breakfast fare is standard, but the option of Portuguese sausage takes it to a different level! (I typically don't order breakfast here, but when I do, I would choose this or Moco loco). Delicious Hawaiian fare, on the mainland. No complaints here! Mahalo! read more

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I went here looking for Specialty Products, which they don't carry. This is a restaurant. The room has a cool vibe. The staff we're super friendly, patient and courteous. I hung out for 10 minutes while they made me a fresh pot of coffee. And then they comped me the coffee. I tried to pay them and they wouldn't let me. So I can't rate the food, but I'll tell you what if the food is as good as these people you want to hit this place. I go back just to chill cuz these are some kind and friendly people. read more

I grew up in Hawaii, and this is one of the better Hawaiian restaurants I've found here. I used to go more often when I lived in Seattle, but I still stop by whenever I'm in the area. I'm glad to see they're still around. I've tried everything from the Korean chicken to saimin to kalua pig, and I've never had a bad meal. Are they phenomenal? No--but they're consistently awesome and satisfying. Although the portions have gotten smaller over the years. We especially love their loco moco and breakfast items. The one thing that's always been "off" is their service. On weekends I've seen 5+ people working, but you still don't really get service. Once they take your order, there's little to no follow-up, and you end up having to ask for everything--including water refills, to-go boxes, etc. read more

2 stars might be kinda harsh, but the food really wasn't that great this time. It's been years since I've been at this location (the Lynnwood location seems to be the better of the two). I got the fried rice loco moco, upgraded to chicken katsu and added grilled onions. I got it to go so I asked for the gravy on the side so it wouldn't make the katsu soggy. They put the gravy in a tiny dipping cup. For as expensive as this cost, I would hope for a better serving size on my gravy. The fried rice and katsu were virtually tasteless and the grilled onions weren't really cooked. Oh, and my overeasy egg was overcooked to an overhard. Really disappointing, especially considering they aren't all that cheap. I hope it was just a bad night. I've never had any problems with the food from the Lynnwood location. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Chicken Katsu Loco Moco with gravy on the side and grilled onions. - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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

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This is my go-to Hawaiian comfort restaurant! I frequented the Seattle location during my days at UW before COVID and seriously the best. The food is sooo Ono and the staff are the most friendly! The owners have photos of celebrities visiting the restaurant with little trinkets spread around and the restaurant feels like you walked into your grandma's house. One of my favorite places to go when I'm being indecisive because it never disappoints. read more

We enjoyed a lovely family brunch at Kona Kitchen on a recent Sunday--my first time here. First impressions? The old-school vibe was welcoming, the place was busy, and I knew we were in for some great food (and dessert). We were greeted and seated by Jordan, who provided top-notch service. He answered all our questions, offered helpful suggestions, and checked in on us throughout our meal. You can tell customer care is a priority here. We ordered a variety of brunch dishes along with coffee: * Mochiko Chicken (4/5): tasty and well-seasoned, but we would've preferred chunkier cuts for more crunch. * Kalbi Beef (5/5): tender, flavorful, and grilled to perfection. * Da Kanak Attack! (5/5): lived up to the name--super satisfying. * Biscuits & Gravy (4/5): delicious but came with just a little gravy (we're gravy lovers, so we asked for extra). * Another breakfast plate (??) that was equally hearty. Portions were generous, and the mac salad that came with our meals was the way I like it- not too mayo-y. We couldn't resist dessert especially after a bit of encouragement from Jordan. We ordered two slices of haupia cake (a must-try!) and a slice of each of the rainbow and guava cake. The haupia was my favorite: light, coconut-y, moist, and not overly sweet. It was also my first time trying Hawaiian-style rainbow cake--fun and delicious! Kona Kitchen is a gem, especially if you're craving local-style comfort food and warm service. read more

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Good lunch spot! My friends and I ordered two of da kanak attack and saimin. I thought the da kanak attack portions were generous! Personal standouts from da kanak attack were the teriyaki beef and macaroni salad; I thought the mochiko chicken had too much breading and not enough chicken. Service was attentive. I'll be back to order the same thing or try something new. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Saimin and da kanak attack - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Came here on a Sunday for lunch and it was wuite busy! First time here and im quite surprised to see they have Hawaiian buffet for $32.50 (?) per person. I would say it's quite a popular option here as many tables were doing it. I ordered their loco moco with fried rice (+$$) with katsu chicken (+$$). First impression, looks good smells good. I appreciate the gravy looks a little darker than most places that look quite light and bland. The fried rice is quite flavorful and savory from the chopped ham, balanced with the gravy. The katsu chicken was great and flavorful, but i find it definitely on the dry side and already cold when served. It needs a little more gravy in my opinion because of that. read more

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Let's start with Pros: Locally owned. Always a win for me. Staff seems nice and have good relations. It's a vintage spot. Food: :/... I had the traditional loco Moco. I really hate to trash small business.. but guys... come on. 1. The flavor is extremely underwhelming. The beef doesn't have any salt or pepper taste. I'm glad I ordered a side of sausage because that's what saved this dish. Can't can't really complain about eggs and rice, but for whatever reason.. this version didn't have much flavor. I've had much better. 2. Second photo shows you what I looked at mid review.. raw burger meat. I've had a long day and don't feel like driving back over. I will call tomorrow to speak with manager about a refund but.. come on. 3. I know that your business structure is set up the way that you want to run it but consider fresh ingredients.. that patty taste like a frozen patty from Walmart. --- Again, I hate to trash small business, but this was a really bad experience and I'm hoping that you guys will consider giving me a refund read more

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I got the Banzai pipeline w/ Teri chicken. Portions are big and contains lots of rice. The chicken was tender and had good flavor. The spring rolls were ok, not super crispy. I liked the sweet and sour sauce on the side, it went well with the dish. Restaurant itself has quite a lot of seating and there was no wait time. Overall, solid Hawaiian spot in seattle with reasonable prices. read more

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I can't compare to any other Hawaiian restaurants but Kona Kitchen was great. The Da Kanak Attack! dish gives you a taste of everything. The staff is great and the interior is unique. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Da Kanak Attack! - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love everything I've ever eaten here! Breakfast (eggs + bacon, both cooked perfectly), fried rice, chicken fried steak, gyoza- there is nothing bad here! It reheats well (portions are large and it's awesome!) and the Mac salad is great (though I do add a bit of salt). On top of all of that, the prices are extremely reasonable- often 10-15% lower than other area spots. Go here! Immediately! Breakfast, lunch, and dinner! To go! Eat in! read more

This is one of my family's favorite spots for Hawaiian food. Our usual order is the spam musubi, Hawaiian fried rice with eggs over medium, Korean Chicken, chef's salad and either Mochiko chicken or the Banzai Pipeline plate with teri chicken. Since we get the fried rice, we'll sub the rice for steamed vegetables for our entrees. The food and service is consistently good here. They do get busy during dinnertime, so plan accordingly for either early arrival or plan to wait a bit. We do like to finish our meal here with a couple of slices of cake from Cakes of Paradise. Chantilly cake is my fav! There are two locations in Lynnwood and the one we gravitate towards is the original Maple Leaf spot. read more

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Such a comfortable vibe. Hospitality was great. Food came out quickly. The omelet was fluffy and full of flavor. Just the right amount of ingredients to not make you feel overwhelmed. Hashbrowns were nice and crispy too. They should definitely add a kalua pork breakfast burrito on the menu..Just sayin'. Other than that I recommend giving this place a visit! read more

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Alright. Growing up in Hawaii local food spots were anywhere typically depending on your craving. Living in Seattle for the past 15 yrs this is the closest thing got to food in Hawaii when you need a quick fix for lunch, mo bettah cook at home when get time. I'm really basic when I order here usually always the loco moco hamburger patty white rice, with a musubi on the side. I swear everytime on the loco moco they are so stingy on the brown gravy. When I did ask for extra gravy a few times, we have to pay for it, and it's always in a little dipping cup. Gotta do better on that, local people know it's gravy all over not a table spoon. Other then that staff pretty friendly, won't stop going there when i need to. Just up the gravyyyy no be stingy! Mahalo read more

I've been wanting to try this place for some time now. Luckily my friend is home visiting from overseas and suggested we grab lunch here. Our server was great, he was actually talking to us about the random things we were discussing haha. Wished I grabbed his name but he mention he lives in West Seattle too and I went on a little ramble haha. I ended up ordering mochiko chicken with mac salad and my friend ordered a spam musubi and quesadilla. The portion here are huge, we both ate half and took the rest home. The food is very yummy here and quite comforting. The menu is pretty extensive. I got a slice of haupia to go and I force my friend to get one as well haha. I'll definitely be back as their hours are a better than the ones near my house. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Mochiko Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Double check your online orders! Call the moment you make the order. I sent it to Seattle but there system "appears to have sent it to the Lynnwood location" "sorry I can't refund or remake the food" so it was a drive to Lynnwood and then back to Seattle in 500 traffic to eat cold food. Love this place so much and have never been so frustrated of felt so brushed off. Ever since the Grandma and Grandpa passed it's lost a lot what made this place special. read more

Went with a huge party on a Sunday. It was quite busy and waited about an hour. There are plenty of options. I got the hawaiian fried rice with katsu which was a friend's recommendation and liked it! Fried rice was tasty, pork was good too but a little dry, and i think the gravy held the meal together. Would go back again to try other items on the menu. read more

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I visited Kona Kitchen for lunch recently. I came with a large group which they were easily able to accommodate which was great. I got a small sized saimin and mac salad. The mac salad was delicious. It had the right amount of mayonnaise. The saimin was good but I've eaten better saimin in Hawaii. Overall, it was a good experience coming here. read more

Was Monday about 8pm. Slow and even slower service. We saw more of the busser than our actual waitress. I had the the Kahula pork nachos. Chips stale and port dry and been sitting. Macaroni salad 100% delicious. I replaced with the Diamond Head French toast sausage bacon eggs. Bacon and sausage low of quality much like a Hampton Inn or Holiday Inn Express. Sausage had a very "filler" texture. French toast %. Staff was rarely to be seen. She was in the back laughing and having a good time while we sat. Maybe a quick refresher in customer care? read more

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Kona Kitchen - Seattle 8501 5th Ave NE Seattle WA https://konakitchen.com/ Great lunch in Seattle, found a great Hawaiian restaurant, Kona Kitchen. We were lucky to have the Hawaiian plate special which is only available on the weekend. They had some leftover Lau Lau from Sunday. The food was great! The Kailua pork with cabbage was very good, it was a tad salty but it went well with rice. The Lau Lau was very good. Good & friendly service, it has a large seating area with ample parking. Apparently the owner was an actor starring in Karate Kid II. Hence lots of actors & actress photos who have come to eat there. It was a great lunch with a lovely atmosphere There's a branch in Lynnwood too. Will have to check it out. Lynnwood 425.578.KONA (5662) aloha@konakitchen.com 3805 196th Street SW Lynnwood, WA read more

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Fun story, my late dad was an actor and he met Pat Morida and had a Karate Kid poster signed for me. Whenever I walk into Kona Kitchen, I keep hoping that I will meet the owner. I know he is super busy and root for him on Cobra Kai to kick Silvers butt. Back to the food review. It's a wonderful feeling of nostalgia and memories. Whether you grew up in the 80's like me, or remember the original movies, it feels like I'm in someone's home with Hawaiian slack stick guitar playing by the bar area love and a mix of multigenerational staff serving food. This ambiance reminds me of a Hawaiian cookout on the beach and I love this. My family and I order the Kailua pork. The pork is nicely smoked and I love the cabbage and sip the broth. I could just eat the broth when I am under the weather or pour it on rice. The teriyaki and mochiko chicken are my favorites. The sweetness and savory elements of both dishes pair so well together with added mac salad. It's like putting bites of hamburger and fries dipped in a milkshake, or old school teriyaki joints in Seattle where ranch and teriyaki sauce go well together. It's those flavor combos that bring me back to a happy place. You feel me? Breakfast is delicious and the eggs benny are generous. Really good creamy hollandaise that marries well with the runny yolk. I pair this with a side of corned beef hash and the crispiness and almost burned flavor is delicious. I love coming to the 85th Ave location. There's always a party, a celebration, and families from Olympic View and other schools that you see. It's not Hawaii, meaning the location but it's a close comfort that brings unity and love together through food. Service is hit or miss. I think that multitasking is a challenge for many servers and the kitchen often seems to get backed up. If you can overlook this, and give the staff grace it's a minor critique. I'm still providing 5 stars because part of a slightly disjointed service can add to the dining experience in a good way. It reminds me to not take things too seriously and chill. Much love and respect to this restaurant. read more

I appreciate a place in Seattle having local Hawaii food, but I wish it were better quality. I had the Waimea plate with teri beef and pork tonkatsu. While the tonkatsu was decent and I liked the mac salad, the beef was way overcooked like jerky. My daughter said her wonton mien broth was watered down and the noodles were bland. Service was very friendly and attentive, and I like the decor with all the signed celebrity photos. But we waited over half an hour for a table on the weekend, so plan accordingly. There is a parking lot in the back but that also gets full quickly, so plan for street parking too. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Waimea Lunch Special (tonkatsu and teri beef) - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

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It's been a long time since we came to Kona Kitchen. If you are from Hawaii, it is one of the places where you can get good Hawaii local food. What is cool is Yuji Okumoto (actor in Karate Kid II) is the owner of this Hawaiian-style restaurant and there are signed photos by actors and musicians as well as some cool memorabilia on their walls. We ordered the Lau Lau Plate, Kanak Attack, and the Korean Chicken. Being from Hawaii, the Lau Lau with a side of lomi lomi salmon really hit the spot. It's like I remember it back home. The Kanak Attack is what it sounds like, (Kanak Attack is pidgin for food coma) it had Korean chicken, spam, Portuguese sausage, teri beef, mac salad, rice, and egg rolls. It was a huge plate and my son loved it. My husband had the Korean Chicken and it was really good. The flavor was on point and he really enjoyed it. And of course, I had to have my lau lau with my favorite Hawaiian Sun drink. Kona Kitchen is definitely the place to go when Hawaii transplants have a craving for Hawaii local food. I know it really hit the spot for me, and I am definitely going to be back. read more

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Home style island food in Seattle. My fav brunch spot. Food is always filling! I like getting the make your own loco moco with beef patty and chicken katsu!!! The fried rice is so filling! I would come back again! read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Staff was so friendly! I did a pickup order so I only peeked inside for a bit but it was very spacious and cozy. Food was so good and filling definitely worth the price and will be coming back! New favorite spot. (: read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Loco Moco fried rice with Chicken Katsu + Spam Masubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

Come for the food (variety of hawaiian & Asian food), and be entertained by finding out about the owner of the restaurant. Go look at their website or YouTube for their funny commercial. The food was pretty good, we got the kalua pork and got to try the kimchi fried rice (delicious). More importantly you can gather a crowd here, it's family friendly, and there is something on the menu for everyone (breakfast served all day!). read more

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i had such a great experince!! wait was short on saturday morning. there was live local music, i talked to one of the uncles and he said this group plays every first saturdays of the month. i tried Da Kanak Attack plate and it was huge! loved the portions and variety of meat. my favorite was the mochiko chicken and portuguese sausage. this made me miss home with all the decor and chill restaurant vibes. will be back when im craving for some local hawaiian/japanese brunch food read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Da Kanak Attack Combo Plate Lunch Special - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I have been very hesitant to review Kona Kitchen. Not because it's bad, no, it's the opposite -- I love it and I'm afraid to make it even more crowded than it already is! But they deserve all the stars. As a Hawaii girl now living on the mainland, Kona Kitchen hits just the right notes of nostalgia. It's a simple family restaurant, with memorabilia decorating the walls, kind and friendly staff, and staple local plate lunch dishes with hearty servings. When I just wanna eat mochiko chicken while drinking Hawaiian Sun, this is where I go. I have been totally converted by their loco moco with fried rice... I grew up always ordering it with white rice but man, their fried rice is good. Random trivia: Kona Kitchen's owner is Yuji Okumoto, who's been in over 30 films and maybe most memorably, starred as the villain in Karate Kid II. I also wanted to add my deepest sympathies from the bottom of my heart for the original owner Liz Mar and her husband Rob, who were two of the first lights lost when the pandemic hit Seattle in 2020. Her legacy lives on through the heart and soul of the restaurant. read more

Kona Kitchen - Seattle - Hawaiian Near Me - Seattle, Washington

I love this place but my last experience was a bit off. We arrived and waited a while to be seated. Once sat, it took them about 20min to come back to get our order. Food came out fast though so that was fine. We ordered: -small saimin: good -tutu's meatloaf: a bit mushy compared to my last order -Korean Chicken: only some of the chicken had Korean sauce as seen in the picture. The chicken was made perfectly though: crispy on the outside and juicy on the inside. read more

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Always a solid brunch spot with a fun range of Hawaiian juices for mimosas. Huge menu here with lots of Hawaiian and classic favorites. Portions are pretty large. Family run and homey vibe. read more

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This place was incredible. Service was perfect, food came out quick and delicious. Shocked they aren't more busy, I loved it!