I kept seeing Aloha Food Factory on my insta feed for the past few months, so I finally managed to…read morego with my husband and father-in-law last month. It's located south of the Alhambra arch, and they have a small parking lot next to the building. The outside and inside of the restaurant are really cute/cozy and make you feel like you are at a local diner in Hawaii. There is both indoor and outdoor seating, and it's not the largest space, so prepare to wait in line a little bit if you come during prime weekend brunch hours. Staff are really nice and moved two tables together for us in the corner, and they have high chairs available for kids. We ordered two macademia nut pancakes and a breakfast plate with kalua pig and Portuguese sausage. My father-in-law also got a coffee (it's Folgers) to share with my husband. It was the perfect amount of food to share amongst the three of us, so you don't have to each order an entree because the portion sizes are huge. The pancakes and fluffy and chewy, and the custard and macademia nuts on top made it not-too-sweet and creamy. The kalua pig was so tender and melt in your mouth--a little bit salty but balanced out with the rice and egg. My only qualm was the paper plates that they gave us started tearing kind of quickly the moment it absorbed any oil from the food, so I had a hole in the middle of my plate that you could see the table through for half of the meal. But the food and vibes were immaculate (all three of us loved it), so maybe I'll bring my own plates next time. We will definitely be back!

we went to aloha food factory in alhambra today around 9 am, and there was actually a good amount…read moreof people coming in for it to be that early! we made a pretty far drive, but thankfully we got to sit wherever we wanted. you order at the register, and they bring the food straight to your table. we ordered the macadamia nut pancakes, which came as a two-stack. they were SO good and filled both of us up, and we even had leftovers! they honestly live up to the hype, and you don't even need extra syrup because they're already that good. i would definitely come back just for these any day. we also got the zucchini fries, but they let us know their supplier was on strike, so they could only give us a small amount and replaced the rest with regular fries. the fries were super delicious, don't get me wrong, but we definitely wished we could've gotten more zucchini fries. no worries, though, because i understand these things happen, and we still enjoyed them! the servers were super nice, and the place itself felt really authentic. we also noticed a lot of people coming in and ordering bowls, so maybe next time we'll try their pork bowls! overall, definitely worth the drive, especially for the macadamia nut pancakes. would come back!

My cousin loves catering from here for her son's parties. I decided to host Father's Day and…read morecatered from here and my guests loved it. We got the bbq chicken, which is always a hit and I decided to try the mahi mahi, parents loved it. It was hot, crispy, fresh, and the delicious! Noodles were decent, nothing too special, definitely a good filler. We also ordered the crab ragoons, ehhh I could've don't without them. My husband love their Mac salad so I made sure to order two large containers. That was also a hit. Definitely give this family restaurant a try. Service was friendly, easy to order, and the kiddos helped me bring my catering trays to my car.

I'm craving for popcorn chicken so i went on yelp to check where can i get a popcorn nearby…read moremonrovia. this place showed up and i was excited to try it. i got the popcorn chicken, fried rice, eggrolls and spam masubi. for the drink i got milk tea. i don't recommend the milk it super sweet and the boba tasted weird, it has sour taste. the house special fried was so good and filling the popcorn chicken was spicy and it was okay, i was expecting it will be juicy, but it's not. the eggrolls it's okay too, I kinda didn't like it but my friends said it was okay. the spam masubi was good. i don't like the sauce that they gave me. overall the food was okay. they have a parking lot. we waited 15mins for the food. the customer service if good. the staff were nice. the ambiance was more like hawaiian vibe. clean and they have tables and chairs inside

Extra Extra read all about it! Brand new item! A5 Wagyu flown in from Japan! We came for lunch and…read moreI ordered my usual fave Ahi Tuna plate. We spotted the sign A5 Wagyu New York steak just flown in from Miyazaki Japan. 5oz for $55 cooked medium rare. I couldn't resist and ordered it as an extra treat! Apparently the item is so new that our order was the first! Oh my word! It was cooked to perfection! The meat was DELICIOUS and buttery!! It basically melted in my mouth!! So flavorful that I only used a touch of the pink salt. No extra sauce needed. It'll compete with the outstanding wagyu that's already naturally flavorful. Remember it's 5 oz. You may need to order side dishes if your appetite is big like mine! Go get yours before it runs out!!

New place to me. Had the Teriyaki short rib It was 100/100…read moreI order the medium size. I was hungry but don't eat a lot so not was a good portion. The meat had so much flavor before I can even drizzle the teriyaki sauce over. Meat was soft and tender. Highly recommend this place. My food partner was happy with his plate Combo plate chicken/short rib with white rice and their house made macaroni so good.

Tozai is a mom-and-pop Japanese market with a great variety of sushi, rolls, and bento-style…read morelunches. They also have a small grocery section. The store does have a lot so it can be a bit overwhelming. The food is a bit pricey but it's decent when you want something quick to pick up.

J picked up musubi, california rolls, and sweet treats for our daughter and her friends to…read morecelebrate her birthday. Everything is packaged nicely and standard sized. I found the food to be a bit plain. No teriyaki glaze on the spam musubi, no cucumber in the rolls. Karaage was actually tasty, I could distinguish the ginger and soy flavor. Overall a solid option in a pinch, good for kids!

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!

I usually don't have high expectations when it comes to chain restaurants. Most of the time, I'm…read morejust looking for a quick, affordable meal. They're generally cheaper than local restaurants, so I don't tend to be too picky. But today, I experienced one of the best customer service moments I've ever had! I placed my order online but got caught up with something and ended up arriving an hour late to pick it up. When I got there, the cashier noticed that my order had been sitting for an hour and kindly asked if I'd like them to remake it or heat it up for me. Wow! I was genuinely surprised by such a thoughtful gesture, especially at a chain restaurant where I would never expect that level of care. It's such a simple thing, but it really made my day! As for the location, there are quite a few offices nearby, so lunchtime can get busy. Although the parking lot has plenty of spaces, finding one close to the restaurant during the lunch rush can be a challenge. Inside, there are probably around eight tables, which seems sufficient since most customers are office workers grabbing a quick bite before heading back to work. The ambiance is pretty typical for a casual chain restaurant--nothing fancy, but clean, simple, and practical. One thing worth mentioning: based on my previous visits, ordering in person usually means waiting at least 10-15 minutes. That's why I often end up going to a nearby fast-food place instead, or simply ordering online ahead of time. Overall, the food may be what you'd expect from a chain restaurant, but the customer service today was anything but ordinary. It's rare to experience such genuine thoughtfulness, and I truly appreciated it. Sometimes, it's the little things that leave the biggest impression!

I don't think I've been ever been to Ono, but I was at an LAFC game the night before and because…read morethey won, they were doing a promo for 6.99 lunch plate. I believe when they say lunch you can order this plate all day. And to use the promo, you will need to order online and use the promo code. The ordering took awhile for me because the sign in process took forever (not the restaurants fault) but once I ordered they gave me a time, so I showed up around the time. I think all of SGV had the same idea because there were sooo many people ordering and picking up. The problem I had with the restaurant is that they were way understaffed for this promo day, so if you're not there when your order is called, then they won't call it again. So, you kind of have to flag down the employee (who is also trying to a million other things) and it's hard. I got lucky cuz I had 2 seperate orders and right when I came in they called one of my order and I waited about a minutes for my other order. I would definitely suggest getting there a little earlier to make sure you hear your name called. Aside from the ordering and picking up experience, for a promo lunch plate, it was pretty good deal. I got the Hawaiian plate and they gave me tons of chicken and side. Chicken also was pretty juicy for a fast food place. I definitely will be back to Ono.

The food was great, definitely a favorite. The service was fast. Employees are very helpful and…read moreattentive. Great customer service

Mahalo Aloha Stacks! Random find on our way back home from…read morevacation. Hopped off the freeway to find a place to eat. We weren't expecting to see a spot with Hawaiian food in El Monte, but we saw this place and were excited to check it out. We miss Hawaii, and island eats for sure! A couple of good signs right off the bat....crowded and the smell! The delicious smell was so intoxicating, we knew the food was going to be good! It sure was! We wish we had more of an appetite to try more, but we will definitely be back. We ordered the 2 Musubis w/pancakes and the Omurice Omelette. Both delish! This place is small, and you'll most likely have to wait. Please make sure to read the signs, check in to let them know if you're interested to sit inside, and don't sit down, even at a dirty table, until they let you know a table is cleaned up and ready for you.

This is our usual go to for Hawaiian style kalbi and chicken. Keep an eye out for mailers bc their…read morecoupons are a pretty good deal. We usually order ahead via Uber Eats pickup or online so we don't have to wait too long. They are pretty busy during the dinner rush.

Ono Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Katsu, 1 star…read more Ordered the chicken katsu. Got breading. The pieces were hollow. Two flaps of crust with almost nothing between them. What chicken was there was thin and mostly skin. The rest of the plate was crumbs. Photo attached. Judge for yourself. Paid full price for fried batter. Won't order this again.

My family and I have been coming here for years. Every once in a while I get a craving for this…read morespecific chicken katsu and I always am super happy once I get to eat it. Service is quick and friendly here, and the portion sizes of their plates are generous. There's some chairs and tables for customers to sit and eat but most people take their meals home to eat. This hawaiian spot has been here for many years and it always makes me happy that the portion size and quality of food still remains as great.

The two things I value about this place: great value and consistency. Is it the best Hawaiian BBQ…read morein the world? Nope. Is it tasty every single time? Yep, and they don't miss. The portions are big and the staff is always friendly. Not many places will let you sub all Mac salad for rice for no additional charge. They don't cut corners and you can watch your food being prepared. Hawaiian BBQ Beef - Well marinated and tender. I love that you can grab more BBQ sauce (A sweeter, lighter Hawaiian shoyu). Hawaiian BBQ Chicken - There's like 4-5 actual chicken thighs in the box, which is great for the price. Grilled. caramelized, and made better with more BBQ sauce. Chicken Katsu - My go-to order. A heaping portion of juicy and delicious fried cutlet. Spam Musubi - Very standard. The best part is that I don't have to make it myself!

The kids in here are really nice and helpful!…read more Good amazing! Burger for only $5 was about and big!!! Got the rookie bowl with chicken and teriyaki and was amazing! Alot of f sauce and yummy!!!

We placed a $64.15 online pickup order after finding Big E's through Yelp and Google and drove 20…read moreminutes to try it for the first time. Our order included a Teriyaki Chicken Plate, Two Large Big E Chicken Fries, a Big E Burger, a Cheeseburger, and two Small Fries. When my husband arrived, he was told our prepaid order had been given to someone else. We were shocked that an order with our name on it could be handed to the wrong customer. The manager was dismissive, blamed it on being busy, and refused to offer a refund or even a small goodwill gesture. Thankfully, DoorDash stepped in and refunded our $64.15 order--otherwise, I'm not convinced we would have received one. Unfortunately, we never even got to try the food. Mistakes happen, but how a business responds matters. Driving 20 minutes only to have our order given away, followed by poor customer service and no accountability, ensured we won't be returning.