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    4.6 (316 reviews)

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    Moderate noise
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    Dogs allowed

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    Spam Musubi
    Alex A.

    Oli's is very chill. Sort of like a halfway between fast casual and a greasy spoon. The spam musubi is delicious, and the loco moco is solid--very tasty with white rice. Parking is on the side and is free for the first hour, the gate opens automatically. Also they have good coffee. Overall a decent place with good service.

    Salt and Pepper Fried Chicken with fried rice
    Edward M.

    VERY REASONABLE PRICES FOR DECENT FOOD. I think that this place is good for the students at UH because they provide good value. I was once a student at UH and as we all know students don't have much money so I would always try to find places that I could afford to eat at. That being said I tried several items like the hamburger steak, salt and pepper fried chicken and the kalbi. My favorite was the fried chicken. The hamburger steak is rated number one by yelp but I think Asahi Grill is better ... but Asahi Grill charges about $20 as opposed to $10 at Oli's. The kalbi was flavorful but it was pretty tough. The fried chicken was a little dry but the skin was nice and crispy. The fried rice was ok but not outstanding. All in all I think the food would rate three stars but I added an extra star for the low prices.

    Breakfast burrito.
    Akemi O.

    Had a medical procedure and couldn't since all loops, so Ma picked up food for me for breakfast and lunch. Breakfast burrito - I'm not usually a fan of potato in my burritos, but it was pretty good! Tasty burrito. I could only eat half and was still super full. The cilantro sauce was super garlicky which I looooove, but needed some salt and a kick. Furikake salmon - Fed half to baby...she grinded. It was tasty. Had a sauce btu I didn't use it since didn't need it. Rice was cooked to my liking (not school lunch mush) but I fed to hubs and baby for dinner. Got tossed and that was the best part...fresh and pretty. Love me a good salad. And the kicker...Ma said the guy was super nice and helpful. So we'll be back...

    Loco Moco
    Jill D.

    Great food and great service! Would definetly recommend this as a place for breakfast or lunch. Will be eating here again!

    Peanut butter and banana stuffed French toast!
    Chez T.

    Aw .... I hate to lower my score but the workers were down right obnoxious on my last visit and my food was cold. They were sitting at the tables closest to the wall and speaking about a bday party they all attended for "Chris" I believe. It was so loud between them and the music I couldn't wait to be done. My food was cold but I figure if I complain they will remake it and I'll be stuck here longer listening to this girl talk. I'm hoping this is a one off because I like Oli's and I think it's a cool Vibe. The workers on this particular day though made it uncomfortable.

    Breakfast Burrito
    Brittney M.

    Food quality: 5/5 Service: 5/5 Cleanliness: 5/5 Value: 5/5 Don't skip on: The Cilantro Sauce on anything!! Loved our first experience at Oli's! This restaurant was a great find! The staff was nice, welcoming, and very helpful with the questions we had. I ordered a breakfast burrito with Portuguese Sausage and a spam Musubi. The burrito can with a green cilantro sauce that is TO DIE FOR. Omg, I can't tell you how much I loved that sauce and could seriously drink a cup of it alone. I had such a wonderful experience and can't wait to go back!

    Garlic Chicken with Fried Rice upgrade - Awesome!
    Peter N.

    I recently had the pleasure of dining at Oli's Kitchen, and I can't recommend this place enough! From the moment I walked in, they welcomed me with warm aloha and genuine friendliness that made me feel right at home. They checked back on us to make sure everything was delicious...IT WAS! The great staff made the tasty food and the entire experience even more enjoyable. Now, onto the food - where do I even begin? For an appetizer, I ordered the Philly Cheese Egg Rolls. Wow! Crispy, golden, and stuffed with Philly cheese steak that had just the right amount of crunch and seasoning. The spicy cilantro dipping sauce sent these over the top! The Peanut Butter Stuffed French toast was absolutely divine. Perfectly crispy on the outside, fluffy banana cream on the inside and drizzled with a rich, gooey, and indulgent maple peanut butter that took my taste buds on a journey. It was comfort food at its finest! I also tried their garlic chicken, which was cooked to perfection - tender and juicy inside and crispy on the outside. Each bite of chicken was bursting with garlicky flavor. Perfect pairing for the creamy Mac salad. The fried rice (upgrade) was excellent and complimented all of the flavors. If you're looking for a place with delicious food and outstanding service, Oli's Kitchen should be at the top of your list. Can't wait to come back and try more of their mouthwatering menu! Breakfast served all day! Open everyday from 8am-8pm Easy parking here at Puck's Alley

    Half of the chicken. Still a lot.
    Aron N.

    SOLID! If they could "dress" up the food a little more, this would be at the top of the heap easily. The house burger looked a little small and honestly it didn't look too good without any lettuce or tomato or anything. The fries tasted pretty good, I enjoyed them and they gave a good amount. But after asking my son to try half the burger, he said it was good. I had my doubts but, yes, it was good! The sauce is tasty and the even though I think the burger looks small, it definitely tasted way better than it looked. It was one tasty burger. For myself I wish it was a "deluxe" burger, but it was good. The salt N pepper fried chicken was really good! These were perfectly crispy chicken pieces - perfectly seasoned. It was slightly aggressive in seasoning but so tasty and the Mac salad was good! They gave a LOT of chicken - for me, I just ate half of it - saving it for later. Again, they could have spruced up the plate - maybe adding a little green or something, but taste-wise this is a winning plate! This is one of the best chicken plates around I think. This is a great place and I will be back for sure!!!!

    Asian Tofu Salad
    Ashley H.

    I have been ordering from Oli's Kitchen for a few months now for work meetings and food/service both have been amazing! Oliver is so friendly and understands customer service. He goes above and beyond and is so accommodating especially with providing deliveries for my orders. I highly recommend for catering as well as the 2 egg breakfast bentos with fried rice as well as the French toast with coconut syrup and blueberries

    Breakfast Burrito
    Pohai O.

    The food here does not disappoint!!!! There is such a wide variety of food options, you can always find something that you're looking for on the menu. We usually for both sweet and savory options. All the workers here are so friendly, and are always willing to make a recommendation if you don't know what you're in the mood for. There are even some healthy food options on the menu. The staff is also always willing to substitute ingredients (it's onions for me) if you want. So happy to have a good breakfast/lunch options in the University area! Breakfast burrito is my favorite!!! The sauce is to-die-for!

    Interior seating area
    Lori W.

    Open Daily: 8am-8pm Ph: 808-287-0457 Get your local plate lunch fix. BLD served all day. Catering also available. Location: corner of University and S King street, aka Pucks Alley, next to Nijiya Market. turn right at Betty's Burger to enter Parking in the back. Ambiance: Local Casual Service: Friendly Ordered: Peanut Butter/ Banana Stuffed French Toast Salt & Pepper Fried Chicken We will be back! Keep up the delicious food and service!

    Oh breakfast burrito...I made the second trip here just for you
    Traci T.

    I've been here twice in the same month because from the first visit I just couldn't try everything that I wanted. Even from two visits, I still want to go back to try the other things on the menu. On my first visit, I went with two friends, which I highly recommend everyone do so you can try more items on the menu. We decided on the peanut butter banana stuffed french toast, 1/2 garlic chicken & 1/2 salt n pepper fried chicken with an upgrade of fried rice and of course we HAD to get the philly cheese egg rolls. The philly cheese egg rolls is what caught my eye to come here in the first place. They did not disappoint. It came with a spicy cilantro sauce, which was a nice compliment to the egg rolls. The peanut butter banana stuffed french toast was a nice option to counter the other salty items we ordered. I don't think I could have ate that all by myself, so I'm glad I had friends to share it with so I could try it. The chicken dish we got was pretty good. I wish we had just gone with the garlic chicken, but it was good that we at least tried both to know what they are like. The salt n pepper fried chicken was pretty bland. On my second visit to Oli's, I was by myself. I had been wanting to try the breakfast burrito. It's a hefty baby of food being that it is stuffed with your choice of meat (I chose Portuguese sausage), eggs, French fries and cheddar cheese. It comes with the spicy cilantro sauce that also comes with the philly cheese egg rolls. I only ate half and took the rest home to eat later. Service was outstanding both times I visited. Super friendly workers who are patient and helpful for those first-timers like us who were a little overwhelmed by the everything looks delicious menu. I saw a dollar bill taped to the wall. I asked why it was there. The employee said it was the first dollar bill Oli got when he opened the restaurant. Owners who never forget their humble beginnings. I love it. Comfort food at its finest when dining here. Being right next to UH, I hope many college students find their way here to bring lots of business to them. I know I want to go back.

    Loco Moco w/gravy on the side (top) Salt N Pepper Fried Chicken (bottom)
    Daniel C.

    Oli's Kitchen is located in the old University Curry House location next to Nijiya Market. You park in the private lot shared with all the tenants in Pucks Alley. The first hour of parking is free. I figured it was best come to eat at Oli's with my friend Oli. We talked about Yelp and who knows? He might be a Yelp Elite soon? The restaurant was quite busy when we arrived so we had to put our name on the list. It didn't take too long to get called. Water and menus were brought to us right away and we were able to order relatively quickly. The kitchen got our orders out in a jiffy considering how busy they were. The restaurant is great for small and medium size parties. We came for lunch but their breakfast looked legit so I definitely want to come here for breakfast one day. Customer service was friendly from the entire staff and everyone was helping each other. Thanks to Rod U's review, I knew what I wanted. Oli ordered the Loco Moco w/white rice, egg over easy, toss salad w/vinaigrette dressing and the gravy on the side. I ordered their Salt N Pepper Fried Chicken w/white rice and toss salad w/vinaigrette dressing. We split the plates in half and shared with each other. The beef patty was prepared medium and was quite good. Egg was a perfect over easy as the yolk just oozed all over the patty. Their gravy wasn't bad and I'm glad my friend got it on the side. The star of the meal was the Salt N Pepper Fried Chicken because it was literally like crack as Rod U stated. It tasted better and better the more I ate it. Even the fried skin was amazing! The chicken was moist, seasoned well and not oily. I highly recommend this dish! Definitely worth waiting in line for to dine here.

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    Amazing food and service! Its always great to support local and family owned businesses.

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    Gooood food, friendly service, but be prepared to wait on the weekends cause this place is crowded!

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    Excellent LocoMoco! The wait staff were very helpful and did an excellent job! We will definitely return.

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    Loco moco was bomb! but the peanut butter bacon waffle with maple was worth coming back for... great spot

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    Great food amazing service! Try the cheesesteak egg rolls, they were amazing! I will definitely be back!

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    The food was okay but I wouldn't return. Service was great tho and laid back atmosphere.

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    Great local couple working hard to deliver great tasty food! Centrally located near UH.

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