Such a delicious spot!…read more Made to order juicy fried chicken karaage! We ordered 8 pieces to share, plus 6 wings and 2 side rice. So much food! Rice was made perfectly. Karaage was perfectly seasoned and crunchy. Enjoyed every bite! We were unable to finish it all, so brought it home. And we re warmed it in the air fryer and it was just as delicious! A must try in Hilo!

Last week we were in Hilo and needed a quick lunch before heading back to the airport. We used…read moreYELP to find a quick bite and were not disappointed. First of all; YELP is a useful tool to find what you need when you need it. Five stars to YELP Secondly; if you need a quick bite; look no further than this restaurant. It's a mom and pop style with great service. Very clean; simple menu; delicious chicken. Can't complain. The owners are from rural areas in Japan and moved to the US and later took a vacation to Hilo and fell in love with this Island and its people. And the next is history; they moved to Hilo and set up shop. Let's hope the economy and people continue to visit this little gem so that they can live here a long time. We will definitely visit them again on our next trip to Hilo

We enjoyed an evening eating and drinking outside listening to a live band. Older crowd, great…read moremusic, had to be careful as it was pouring rain and the tarps didn't all cover the eating area. Large selection of beers, including a very nicely priced beer tower. Equally wide selection of foods, their moco loco was great. The real highlight was the attentive service. Our server went above and beyond to ensure we wanted for nothing. She was wonderful.

Came here on a night where they had live Hawaiian music. The speakers were super loud, but the…read moremusic was fantastic. It took a while for the waitress to take our orders. One waitress said that she was going to come back and then didn't return for over 15 minutes plus. My friend got the Loco Loco over tater tots, which was very filling and delicious. I got the ribs. Initially the only rib that was hot was the end piece and as soon as I cut it, the remainder was ice cold. I told the waitress who took it back to the kitchen, and they reheated it. The ribs overall were tasty, though not the most tender ribs I've ever ever had. I did like the French fries though it was cold after they reheated my ribs.

Got our order quickly processed and payment completed. We did get a free sandwich in our bag that…read morewe didn't order. Not just a crispy chicken sandwich but a bacon crispy chicken sandwich. Honestly the best thing in the bag that we did not order! Service was pretty quick which is nice, and I def love a good red bean and rice! Thank you for amazing service

Listen they have my full support if they didn't drop the fish options we don't eat fish! But I have…read moreto say that the service is great and even when they made a mistake they fixed it! Never went into the store but hey girl they have a drive-through which I love, who doesn't!!! Love their aloha and I had fun with some of the people who took my order they made me laugh and they have parking on the side while they make your food! Who doesn't love fresh food cooked when you order.

Came here for lunch on a Sunday, many places closed, looking for plate lunch but heck, we eat…read moreJapanese too. Tenkatori bills itself as a Japanese style fried chicken, our only other choice in the food court was Mexican (Philippino place wasn't open) so we were open to try. Tenkatori did not disappoint-ordered bento chicken-one was tater tot bento, other was rice and chicken bento, with wasabi and yuzu sauces. Bento came with four softball sized pieces of boneless chicken thighs hot out of the fryer, so fresh and juicy, the juices were literally squirting out between bites. Dipped in the creamy wasabi sauce-great flavor without the head-numbing experience. Yuzu was also creamy, not acidic like lemon, just the real deal. Btw both sauces good with tater tots, but they give you ketchup too. Quite the find, in a quiet marketplace on a stormy Sunday Tenkatori lives up to its ratings. Will be back!

The fry on the chicken is out of this world. The flavors are on point every time. Best fried…read morechicken on the island. It's also a good value in terms of quality and quantity versus cost. A must try!!!!

My wife and I picked up a medium ham and pineapple pizza along with some "Frankie's fries" from…read moreFrankie's Pizza on our last evening in Hawaii. The fries were made-to-order and were piping hot when we received them. The outside of each fry had a nice crisp to it and the inside was very fluffy. None of the fries ate oily. We opted to have Italian sausage and red marinara sauce over the fries. The sausage was well-seasoned, and I especially liked the strong fennel flavor. The cold marinara sauce is ladled over the hot fries, resulting in a warmed up sauce that's enjoyable to eat. For the pizza, I appreciate the use of large pineapple chunks that were neither too sour, nor too sweet. The crust is on the thinner side and has a good chew to it. The pizza is baked a bit on the pale side and could spend a bit more time in the oven, but the taste was there. They definitely use a generous amount of mozzarella cheese on their pizzas here. Overall, I would take Frankie's Pizza over a pizza from a chain any day.

We live in Glenwood and the pizza and wings here are the best!! High quality ingredients and…read morefriendly workers make this place our go-to spot! #1!!

Pāhoa Fresh Fish is pure joy on a plate. If you know, you…read moreknow. Pāhoa Fresh Fish is one of those places that instantly puts you in a better mood before you even take a bite. The fish is consistently fresh, perfectly cooked, and incredibly ono, especially the mahi, which somehow manages to be tender, flavorful, and satisfying every single time. What really sets this place apart is the unique way they prepare the fish. It's simple, honest, and done right no gimmicks, just skill, care, and respect for good ingredients. You can taste the experience and the love in every bite. This is the kind of food that makes you stop talking for a second because you're too busy enjoying it. And let's talk about the French fries, because they deserve their own shout-out. Crispy on the outside, fluffy on the inside, perfectly seasoned absolute comfort food perfection. Paired with the fish, it's a combo that never misses. The vibe at Pāhoa Fresh Fish is just as good as the food. It's friendly, down-to-earth, welcoming, and full of aloha. The people working there are kind, relaxed, and genuinely happy to see you. It feels like a place made for the community, not just another stop to grab food. This spot creates a lot of happy, happy people. You see it in the smiles, the satisfied silence at the tables, and the way folks keep coming back again and again. We're incredibly lucky to have a place like this in our town a place that feeds people well, lifts spirits, and brings a little extra joy into everyday life. Mahalo nui loa to Pāhoa Fresh Fish for the amazing food, the good vibes, and all the full bellies and happy hearts you've given our community. Mahalo KAPONO JIM

The service is quick, and friendly, I liked that you can pick more than one kind of fish in your…read moreorder. The fries are a nice side and their slaw was delicious. There's limited seating. We didn't try the desserts but a local "Lava Punch" of ginger and tumeric was awesome.

The portions are a good size and love the sides. The kimchee has flavor compared to other Korean…read moreplaces I've been to on the island. This is my new favorite Korean spot on Hawai'i island.

My bf and I were in Hilo for the day and although we've been to the island countless times, this…read morewas the first time we ate here. The restaurant itself is on the smaller side with only about 8 tables, but they do offer takeout as well. There was only 1 women working the front when we came, but she was very friendly and was handling both dine in and take out customers at the same time. We ordered relatively fast and received some banchans while we waited for our food. Every dish we had tasted amazing and we had to force ourselves to save some to eat with our main meal. But it turned out we didn't really have to as our server gave us our food and then returned moments later with more banchans for us to eat with our meals. I had the kimchee stew and my bf had the mixed plate with the kalbi and meat jun. we also decided to share the kimchee pancake as we saw another table order it and it looked really yummy. Portions were relatively big and we ended up taking most of the pancake home as there was so much food. Price was average for Korean food in my opinion, but worth it. Definitely coming back here the next time we're back so we can try some of their other dishes.

People seem to be all over the place on whether they had a good experience here or not. We…read moreabsolutely had an excellent meal. As this is the lounge, the food choices aren't fancy, but interestingly, the food is prepared in the same kitchen as the more upscale The Rim restaurant next to it. Had two great dinners at the Rim and tried Georges in between. Nothing fancy this meal, but the draft beers were cold filled to the rim, and the gluten free cauliflower pizza was nicely topped with plenty of fixings and cheese. A great meal with a window seat to the volcano offgassing.

Still love this spot - beautiful historic building with views that you can't find anywhere else…read more Good beer selection. This time, I ordered the fish and chips, and I can't stress enough how awful they were. I bit into the first one and had to spit it out - I couldn't even bite through it because it was so dry and tough. Like jerky. Several tiny pieces of curled-up "fish" were presented on top of a small plastic bowl heaped with extremely mediocre fries. I have never sent anything back in my life, but I couldn't eat this. We were about to go on a hike and I was hungry. I sent it back and instead ordered the somen salad, which was satisfying. The service was great and the fish and chips were removed from the bill. I would eat here again for the location and beer, but I'd only go with a pizza or salad. Reading the reviews now, I should never have ordered the fish and chips to begin with. They sounded so good, but they were so very bad.

Generous portions of good food. A real working man's lunch spot. Menu varies by the day. I had…read morefish katsu and Korean chicken. Both were delicious.

This place was an awesome lunch stop! We were driving from Kona to Hilo so we went this route and…read moregrabbed some musubi and rolls to go. The spam musubi was probably the best I've ever had. The prices were reasonable too, which was a nice find in an area where everything costs so much.

Delicious burgers, best I have ever tasted! Smashed burger-style tasting oh so juicy and…read moreaddictive. This place needs to franchise! They have great food at a reasonable price.

This bacon and avocado burger was absolutely next-level. The patty was incredibly juicy and stacked…read morehigh with all the good stuff. Every bite was packed with flavor. The bacon was cooked perfectly, crispy without being overdone, and paired so well with the fresh avocado. You could really tell everything was made with aloha, and it was cooked to perfection. What made the experience even better was the hospitality. The owner was so kind and welcoming, while we waited, he even offered my two boys some shave ice, which completely made our day. It's not just great food here, it's genuine, thoughtful service that makes you want to come back again and again. We'll be back again this weekend for more!