This was a spur-of-the-moment choice but ended up being very fun for drinks and dinner!…read more I LOVE tiki bars and my husband noticed this one in the area near where we happened to be on Google maps, so off we went! We had about a 15 minute wait for a table but it gave us time to peruse the menu in the car. They offer many classic tiki cocktails, a page full of seasonal drinks, a page of "Designated Driver" mocktails (nice to have an option for something other than just a Shirley Temple!), Polynesian appetizers and entrees, and then Lola's Pizza. For drinks, I got the seasonal Gingerbread Painkiller and my husband got a Green Flash mocktail. (Pro tip on the seasonal drinks: check the regular cocktail menu to see how many skull and crossbones are listed under the regular version of your drink, if applicable, to see if it's a super strong one!) Mine was creamy and spicy but quite powerful. Props to our waitress, Makayla, who checked if anyone at the table was epileptic, because normally the "flash" part of my husband's drink is a strobing LED ice cube; I actually am photosensitive, so it came in the drink in non-strobe mode and just glowed an alien green. She said this was the first time it had actually paid off to ask, but I'm glad she did! The food was tasty: I ordered rumaki, an old-school appetizer of bacon-wrapped water chestnuts that you don't see very often these days, and he got loaded fries. We also got a small Lola's Pizza, which was very good, with a crisp but also chewy crust. The atmosphere here is pure tiki, with a fountain, swag lamps, bamboo, and Hawaiian-influenced Christmas music playing for the season. Lots of big groups here; everyone seemed to be having as good a time as we were! What a laid-back gem in Arlington Heights! We'll be back. Mahalo!

Discovered this place 10 mins from me! The decor is a little too much in my opinion but great…read moredrinks and vibes. Parking is a little tight too but I parked across the street at Mugs pizza and walked over. The service and staff were great! Big menu as well, next time will try the food. The restrooms are a little small too.

One of the best Hawaiian restaurants, we like the place, so nice - cool ambience with amazing live…read moremusic, mix music. Love fried rice. Stuff is so kind and Friendly. The staff were really caring and professional. Also their drinks menu was interesting! I loved the one with several small drink shots as you can try several drinks in small quantities. I totally recommend the place to come and have a great time.

What a fun place! Conveniently located in Wood Dale, this lounge gives visitors a casual place to…read moreenjoy an interesting array of fun and colorful drinks at reasonable prices. Though I didn't get to try it on this visit, the food menu fits the tiki bar theme of the lounge and is cooked to order. Service was quick and friendly and it only took a few minutes to make each drink. With each drink I also got a good amount of background on the alcohol used to make the drink and some knowledge on how each flavor combination was developed. The space inside is nice with a mix of everything from tables to a bar to couches. This would be a perfect place to enjoy some board games or a casual evening of conversation with plenty of space to spread out. Parking is plentiful in the shopping center as well.

The best way I can some up this place: "Aloha, mf'ers!"…read more Drinks are strong strong and always garnished with something fun. Heed the warnings on the menu and ask for help if you get stuck. Decor is classic tiki and the wait staff is top notch.

I stopped by Hala Kahiki Lounge on Saturday night with a coworker and her husband, and this place…read moretotally lived up to its reputation. It's a small dive bar, but in the coolest way -- dim, tropical, quirky, and full of character. The atmosphere alone makes you want to stay awhile. I ordered the Painkiller and the Zombie, and both were very strong and very delicious. Exactly the kind of tiki cocktails you hope for when you walk into a place like this. They don't have a big food menu -- mostly chips and salsa, maki rolls, and edamame -- but we tried the Hawaiian‑style chips and salsa with taro chips and pineapple salsa, and it was such a good combo. Light, unique, and perfect to snack on with drinks. Overall, it's a great spot for strong cocktails and a laid‑back night out. I'll definitely be back.

Great food and service. Dude got electric lemonade and pad Thai. I got Parmesan sole and sweet…read morepotato fries with an iced tea. We sat in the extended bar area. Music was playing at a volume that still allowed conversation.

Went here on a Friday afternoon to enjoy the happy hour. We sat out on the enclosed patio that was…read morepretty empty. We ordered several appetizers and drinks. Food was amazing and the service excellent. Low score is due to the fact the restaurant was filthy. The hostess sat us and gave us menus we couldn't read with all the food on them. Our server brought us clean menus. The tables were so oily and greasy you could write your name on them. Ours had food and fingerprints all over it. Finally when I went to pay my bill I had to have our server use the table kiosk as I wouldn't touch it as filthy as it was. Very unfortunate experience as we did enjoy the food and service.

Great and affordable Hawaiian food. Came in for lunch with my friends on Saturday--no wait time…read more Service was quick. The food was delicious, and for the amount you get, it's very affordable. They have some seating for dine-in, but it's not a big restaurant. I ordered the Mochiko Chicken (mini) and BBQ Beef (mini). They both come with one scoop of rice, one scoop of mac salad, and raw cabbage as the side vegetable. Each comes with a good portion of meat! Mochiko chicken - 5/5 - chicken is crispy outside juicy inside, not too salty. BBQ beef - 4/5 - favor is very good but it's too salty, l think I need at least two scoop of rice to finish this dish.

Perfect little meat and rice restaurant with good portion options and killer price…read more Rating 9/10. Price per Person $13 Pros: Tasty, Quick, Cheap Different. Cons: No parking, somewhat salty, simple interior, simple self service.

Wow -- this place completely shocked me with how good it was. I honestly wasn't expecting much from…read morethe outside, but the food proved me wrong. We ordered a Chicken Teriyaki with white rice and a Chicken Breast Teriyaki with fried rice. It took about 15-20 minutes, and you can see in the back that they're making everything fresh. The plates are huge, so I ended up having enough for dinner or the next day. Everything was really flavorful, and I especially appreciated the char on the teriyaki -- seriously so good. It is on the expensive side, but with portions that big, it does make sense.

Loved Joy Teriyaki when they were in Bloomingdale that I followed them to Hoffman Estates because…read moretheir food is great! Friendly staff and quick service. Nice space to enjoy a lunch date or have dinner. Would definitely recommend.

Flyin Hawaiian had their food truck outside of Mikerphone Brewing in Elk Grove Village and I am…read moreextremely happy they did! Their food is full of flavor and delicious. The menu is on the food truck which offers appetizers, main courses as well as desserts. My fiance and I shared the Hawaiian plate which gave us the opportunity to try a little bit of everything. Service was very quick as it only took about 5 minutes for our order to be ready. The Hawaiian plate came with a mac salad, side of white rice, BBQ short ribs, shredded pork and chicken with pineapple. It's hard for me to pick a favorite since I really enjoyed everything, it was well balanced and cooked perfectly. My fiance did mention his favorite was the chicken. I hope Flyin Hawaiian ends up being a regular at Mikerphone bc we would definitely order from them again!

I love food trucks! It's great to have more food trucks in the burbs since you see them more in the…read morecity. I, for one, have never tried Hawaiian food and this food truck brought that taste to us! The food is fresh and made to order! Their grand opening was this weekend and the owners are great!

Da Local Boy is a delightful gem of a restaurant that serves flavorful dishes inspired from…read moreHawaiian cuisine. I have been here once and enjoyed my dining experience. This restaurant is welcoming, has a cozy atmosphere, and friendly service. Their menu variety is good and the pricing is reasonable. Since it was our first, we took our time ordering the food. We started off with one order of Spam Musubi which was yummy. Then, for entrées, we got a Poké Bowl, Da OG Plate, and Aloha Mixed Plate (see my photos). The Poké Bowl was fresh and flavorful. The Da OG Plate had delicious and flavorful Huli Huli Chicken and grilled Pork Belly. Both were on point with the flavor and texture. Nicely cooked and delicious. I had the Aloha Mixed Plate and the beer battered fish and Pulehu Short Ribs were quite tasty, especially the ribs. I also had the Huli Huli Chicken that was really good. It was an awesome meal overall and we enjoyed it. We received good service and the food made us want to come back for more (which we will). Da Local Boy is a great addition to Highwood's culinary scene. You got to check it out.

great small restaurant the Hulu chicken and pork back combo were exceptional had the nachos…read moresurprisingly excellent server and service was outstanding restaurant was not to busy we went early but the carry out bags were stacking up highly recommend

BEST SUSHI i have ever tasted. I had my fair share of sushi tasting but this is the best one I have…read moreever had. Baked Lobster, Anaconda, Luchi, tower roll and Roselle have been my favorites.

I went here for dinner after being recommended by many people but was extremely disappointed. The…read moresushi AYCE was mediocre and nothing remarkable. They were extremely busy to be fair but I don't think it excuses certain things. We had to wait 40+ minutes for our second round. I don't feel like they checked the quality of their fish. The raw salmon and tuna had a strange taste. Upon smelling it, it had a fishy odor and ammonia smell. And the color was off. They did not charge us for that but we got no apology or offer to rectify the situation as if it were a crime for us to bring up the quality of their food because they were busy. I threw up everything shortly after because I felt so sick. I don't recommend this place and I think the people who work there are rude and think being busy is an excuse to provide lousy food and service.

It was a Friday Night, so it was busy but we were able to walk right in for the bar…read more We tried a couple of the drinks on the menu and they were all amazing! Glad I was finally able to knock this off my bucket list of places to try!

Rediculously Overrated & over priced for super cheap food…read more They charged us $163 for 2 meals and 2 drinks. The burger = 3 dry burger patties on a bed of bland white rice smothered with saucberry sauce. (Like a frozen saucberry steak dinner) The desert were two tiny pieces of cake that they sell at Aldi. Very disappointing. Dirty, dusty & webs everywhere. I'm surprised they have not been shut down. Would not recommend.