What a popular place! Had the regular plate with teriyaki chicken and pelehu chicken. Teriyaki was…read moreperfect, pelehu was just a bit dry. The rice was good and the mac salad was delicious! Reasonable price.

I was looking for a new Hawaiian spot to try, so I decided to check out this spot…read more The restaurant is located in a shopping center, and there's plenty of seating available. They offer a two-meat plate with rice and your choice of a side. I tried the teriyaki chicken and Katsu chicken . Overall, the food wasn't too bad. The teriyaki chicken was pretty good, although I do wish they would've given me more sauce. I wasn't a big fan of the macaroni salad, but the customer service was really good, which is always a plus. The restaurant also has plenty of seating, so it's a nice option if you're looking for a casual Hawaiian meal. Overall, I'd say it was worth trying, but I'm still on the hunt for my favorite Hawaiian spot!

Tuesday lunchtime visit- here is what we liked: *The…read moregentleman taking our order was fabulous. Helpful and genuinely friendly. * Good selection of some the your favorite Hawaiian selections. * Large servings * Pork was solid good and the chicken was good. * Rice sticky and cooked right What could have been better. * Just a me thing but always look around, the ceiling and vents were in bad need of cleaning. *Macaroni salad was ok, needed something. Overall solid good lunch

It has been a couple years since I been here and to be short and sweet, I probably won't be back…read more Service was good time as we got our food within ten minutes. Very clean place with fun Hawaiian programming on the tv. Restrooms in good shape. Food has lost it. What tasted like spoiled rice came under my loco moco. The meats in BBQ plate were all flash fried, way overcooked and bland. They don't carry several things like lau lau, Portuguese sausage which are Hawaiian staples (I was born there). They still do a great Mac salad; also the spam musubi was good....but TBH I would just go further down the highway to Shaka's for better local style island food.

This place puts the big corporate Hawaiian Bros to shame. The food and portions are amazing for the…read moreprice you pay. The cold macaroni salad is amazing and has a bit of a spicy kick to it.

Been a while since I went here, but really enjoyed the food the last time I visited…read more The Chicken Katsu Plate tasted so good! The chicken had a nice little crunch to it and it tasted amazing, especially once you drizzle the sauce on it. Surf and Turf Plate was also delicious - I ordered it with half bulgogi beef and half coconut shrimp. The bulgogi beef was full of flavor and I loved the crispness of the shrimp. All their combo plates come with rice, macaroni salad and an egg roll. The portion sizes were great and well worth the price.

Hands down the best Hawaiian BBQ in DFW, IMO! The food is ALWAYS freshly made. The katsu is…read moreperfectly crispy, and the teriyaki sauce--according to my husband--is the BEST. Everything else we've tried has been pretty high up there too. Service is super quick, and the guy at the front is always attentive and friendly. The space is roomy, comfortable, and has plenty of seating. The menu is pretty large, but somehow everything is spot-on every time. Definitely our favorite Hawaiian BBQ spot. We come here A LOT, and it never disappoints!

Although there was an employee behind the counter, her responsibilities do not include order…read moretaking. There was a kiosk for that. Even though the employee had yet to interact with me, I am prompted for a gratuity. The photos showcasing the menu items were not helpful. For instance, the photo for the Kalua Combo showed a chicken dish and Kalua Pork. When I was prompted for a chicken item, there were no photos. I could not select the chicken shown in the entree. Unlike the online menu which included Teriyaki Chicken, I only recall BBQ Chicken and Chicken Katsu as options. Fortunately, I opted for the Chicken Katsu. For my beverage, I chose a Hawaiian Sun canned drink. My order was served within 9 minutes. The service already did not match the gratuity. When I asked about my drink, I was pointed to the display case by the kiosk. Sadly, beverage delivery was neither one of her responsibilities nor included service. On their menu, "veggies" was included in various entrees. Veggie would have been a better description as the only vegetable was cabbage leaves. The cabbage was placed underneath the chicken and pork. The water from the cabbage caused the bottom portions of the meat to be soggy. Due to being breaded, the chicken was not as affected as the pork. Of the items served, I enjoyed the macaroni salad the most. It had plenty of flavor. The Kalua Pork which were not soaked in cabbage juice had an okay taste. Not only did the breading on Chicken Katsu provide flavor, it protected the chicken meat from being soggy. While a fork was served with my food, I had to grab a knife from the dispenser. The Chicken Katsu could have been eaten with a fork alone; the cabbage would have been difficult.

Trying new foods in new areas brought us to Pualani. On a whim, I ordered their Snow Shrimp. Sure…read morewish I had taken a pic but after that first bite, it was gone. Pualani's version of coconut shrimp is not your traditional fried coconut shrimp. Their version is giant pieces of fried shrimp, coated in a sweet sauce with a delicate sprinkle of coconut flakes on top. Its was different in a delicious way! Served with two sides; I chose the macaroni salad and white rice. No regrets on those choices. We also ordered the Pineapple Fried Rice with 3 proteins (shrimp, chicken & beef). The pineapple fried rice had juicy chunks of pineapple, generously blended in flavorful fried rice, but the protein was a huge disappointment. The shrimp was overcooked, the chicken was small flat bland bits, and the beef was .. okay. If this was our first impression of Pualani, we wouldn't have gone back. Goes to show you, always try several menu items.

The food was delicious. Service was excellent as well. The Spam Musubi was a great option. Wish it…read morehad some fountain drink options but I enjoyed it. Ambiance could be better. We would come back.

Decent little Hawaiian food spot for a quick fix!…read more Stopped here during a road trip because I've heard so much about this chain. Ordered a 2 meat plate which included the Molokai Chicken, and spicy Kilauea Chicken. For my two sides I chose steamed white rice and Mac salad. I enjoyed both types of chickens and the white rice. The Mac salad was less than desirable imo, but maybe it's because I'm comparing it to the Mac salad I ate growing up in Hawaii. I really liked the pineapple lemonade I ordered! Delicious and refreshing! The thing I really noticed about this place was the lack of personal connection. You order from a kiosk and the staff brings your food to you. The girl was super friendly when she delivered it but I like asking questions about potential dishes and wasn't able to do that today. Oh well. Overall a decent visit.

First time at this location 10/10 Tried their most popular…read moreitem, the Huli Huli chicken, it's was flavorful, tender, super yummy! The rice was soft, macaroni was pefect. I ordered the smaller portion and it was the prefect amount of food. Service was great!

Very consistent! We always get the French kisses, umi fire roll, las Vegas and ex girlfriend. I ate…read morein there once and it was a nice ambiance perfect for a date night. My favorite when ordering with them whether its take out or dine in, they always surprise you with sample rolls to try all the time!!! That is what truly makes a place for me, if your going out of your way to showcase some other good rolls that weren't ordered that I must try, that means you really stand by the quality of your food!!! The service is always on point as well never ever had a mistake with my take out orders.

My wife and I came to Umi Umi the other day. The restaurant is very small, but clean and with a…read moreview to the kitchen. The waitress was very kind and I thought the owner was very sweet to bring out some samples for us to try. The evening started off okay with decent appetizers like the Karage and Gyoza. But when it came to the entrees, it was not my favorite. I will admit we only ordered cooked sushi, and maybe that's not their forté. But the sushi had a noticeable fishy taste, the green bomb was just a mash of mostly rice topped with avocado, and the Cali Poli had the same flavor profile as the bomb despite it being a different fish and presentation style. I love all food, but I had to toss my leftovers away because both my wife and I felt like the food wasn't settling well. I spent $60 for all the food. I'm giving this a 3 star because the staff was super kind, and maybe my wife and I just ordered the wrong things on the menu, but I will not be returning personally.

Scott and Lane are the people to see, always a great time when I go! Especially on Sunday fundaysread more

Food was great. Panko buffalo chicken tenders were incredible. Scott the bartender was on point…read morewith a full bar. There was a bling your water bottle craft experience going on while the bar was pretty full. Drinks came quick and food was hot. Definitely going back.

Coco Shrimp in Plano was a great find. I went with the Sampler Plate, which was definitely the way…read moreto go for a first visit because you get to try three different shrimp flavors rather than having to settle on just one. The shrimp were flavorful, well prepared, and paired really well with the buttery rice and salad. I also liked the simplicity of the concept. They are not trying to have an enormous menu; they do shrimp, offer several different flavors, and do it well. The casual Hawaiian shrimp-truck feel makes it a fun and easy place to grab a meal. Good food, good portions, and a nice change from the usual fast-casual options. I will definitely be back.

Overall: 3.8/5 [dine in]…read more The service was friendly, the place was clean and nicely themed, and they bring the food right to your table. There are also paper towel rolls at each table which comes in handy. Sampler Plate ($12.95) + Toasted Coco Flakes ($1) + Macadamia Nuts ($1): You get to choose 3 shrimp flavors and we went with Sweet and Spicy, Butter Garlic, and Lemon Herb. It came with 7 shrimps which felt a bit light for the huge portion of buttered rice underneath. The Sweet and Spicy and Butter Garlic were both good but the Lemon Herb was just alright with a pretty mild flavor. The macadamia nuts were cut into bite sizes and were an interesting addition to the rice but I don't think they added much so I wouldn't get them again. The toasted coco flakes on the other hand were delicious and added so much flavor. The plate also comes with a side salad and your choice of dressing so we went with ginger and I actually loved the salad more than the rice. The buttered rice had a lot of spices and herbs but the flavors were still surprisingly subtle. We also added a single Coco Shrimp Taco ($3.50) which is basically a coconut shrimp taco and it was actually more flavorful and tastier than the plate. I wished we had gotten another one.

Overall: 3.7/5 [dine in]…read more Looks like your average fast food joint but the service was better than expected. The cashier who helped us was really nice and gave off small family business vibes. Ekolu Plate ($18.29) + Teri Steak ($1.99): We got the Da Big Boy plate to share which comes with 3 meat choices, rice, and a side. We went with pulehu chicken, katsu chicken, and teri steak with white rice and mac salad. The katsu chicken was the best, followed by the teri steak, then the pulehu chicken. If I come back I would just get the katsu chicken plate. The teri steak was okay and the pulehu chicken was lacking flavor, though it is probably the move if you are watching what you eat. The mac salad was addicting and did not feel or taste heavy at all. They were also nice enough to let us try all their sauces including teri, katsu sauce, spicy mayo, and yeobo, but none of them really stood out. P.O.G. Juice ($2.99): They charge this as a 22 oz regular fountain drink which is a great deal. P.O.G. stands for passion fruit, orange, and guava and I am not sure if they make it in house but it was really good and one of the best juices I have had in a while.

I've been coming to this Mo' Bettahs location for a while, and the food is consistently good. In my…read moreopinion, it's one of the better Hawaiian-style food options in this part of Dallas. The flavors are solid, portions are good, and that's the main reason I keep coming back. That said, today's experience was a little disappointing from a service standpoint. While waiting for our food, I noticed someone who appeared to be off-shift (or at least not in uniform) preparing a plate for herself in the kitchen area. She wasn't wearing a hairnet, and from a customer's perspective it looked unusual and raised some questions about food handling standards. The situation became even more awkward when my partner and I sat at an available table, and the same person later told us she had been sitting there because she left her drink on it. What made it confusing was that she had been in the kitchen making herself food, so it didn't really seem like the table was actively occupied. We moved, but the interaction felt a bit unprofessional. The food itself was still good, which is why I'm not leaving a lower rating. I just hope management pays a little more attention to the customer experience and how staff interactions are perceived from the dining room. I'll likely return because I enjoy the food, but today's visit left me a bit disappointed with the service side of things.