We are lucky to have this little place so close to home. While it is rather unusual to eat next to…read morea rack of Hawaiian shirts, it seems to fit the vibe of this place. The coffee is what drew us in today but we were hungry so we knew that we would just stay for lunch. The poke is about the best we've had in years Ang the bulgogi was very different and also so very tasty. Don't forget to browse the store as I'm sure you'll find something fun to take home like a snack or a musubi maker.

The food here is amazing!!! These were some of the best potstickers I've ever had and I have eaten…read morein several Asian countries. We joked we could go back and just order several potstickers appetizers and be completely satisfied. But seriously, everything was very good. We got the King Kamehameha share meal. The Kaluha pork was moist and well flavored. The poke had a bit of hot spice which I love. They have several types of slaw to choose from. The place is cozy and plan ahead if you want to dine in since there are only three tables.

We go out of our way to eat here when we're in the area. Great friendly service, huge portions for…read moregood prices and most importantly AMAZING food that tastes just like the islands. Lives up to all the hype. It's casual inside and you'll often see active duty military eating here - consider buying them lunch to thank them. We will be back over and over again!

I had really high hopes for Da Local Boy. I've been excited to try this place for a long time given…read moreall the high reviews but unfortunately, it was pretty disappointing. We ordered the Aloha Plate and chicken lumpia. The lumpia was soggy, super tiny and just wasn't good. The Aloha Plate was also much too sweet for my taste, and the meat felt pretty standard--similar to what I'd expect from a typical Korean BBQ meal. I usually love mac salad, so i was especially looking forward to that, but unfortunately, it was pretty underwhelming as well. The most disappointing was the service. Service was incredibly slow and not attentive at all.

A little piece of Polynesia in DesPlaines Hawaiian decor…read moreand music. Food portions are ample but my Kailua pork was dry and a little bland I enjoyed the hibiscus mocktail and service was friendly.

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!

I needed to cool off while getting my roots done so strolled into poke to cool off and ordered a…read morecold creamy dreamy mango drink . It really hit the spot . The bowls are also good here . It's a little chill spot in deer park shopping mall that has prompt service and a cool atmosphere

This is a nice, simple, unassuming place. The owners seem to be here all the time. I see the same…read morefamily every time I am in. When they first opened, they were super generous and upbeat when building your bowl. I think over time it became too much with people asking to add more and more, because she didn't really encourage and kept a stoic look. So I didn't press. The bowls priced here are comparable to other local places... $14-$16. They have burritos and those are $15+. The appetizers are like $7+, so it's a little more expensive than fast food, but I would argue that it's much healthier and worth the added cost. They also have a punch card, so buy 10 bowls and get the 11th free. This time, my wife and I both got a spicy salmon bowl and it was great as usual. We will be back.

Got the Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Sandwich and WOW. This…read moresandwich was hugeee. Two pieces of tender juicy chicken and the teriyaki marinade on these is very flavorful. Even the tomato and lettuce on these sandwich were fresh and enhanced the flavor so much. Mustard on these sandwich bottom bun and may on the top complimented the whole sandwich so well. My hands and face were a mess devouring it, it's a good thing i chose to-go and ate it at home. Great price for a big bite sandwich. I'll be back!! I've had this place on my list for awhile and didnt think it'd exceed my expectations so much. I walked in on a rainy day, restaurant empty, and the cashier answered my questions and waited patiently and kindly. Decorations inside are cute and fun. No wifi and limited seating. Great location right by the western pink stop.

Delicious and great service! I ordered the Hawaiian Grilled BBQ Chicken Plate online, and it was…read moreready within 15 minutes of placing my order. I think $15 (with tax) for the portion was a really good price. There were 3-4 chicken thighs in my box, which fed me for two meals. Everything tasted really flavorful and fresh. I'll have to come back to try their other boxes. The inside is small, with around 4 tables, so I think most people get take-out, as I did. There's street parking on a side street, but it was pretty packed, so keep that in mind.

My partner and I are not strangers to Hawaiian food, which means we walked into Aloha Eats in…read moreChicago with actual expectations and not just curiosity. Those expectations were met, exceeded, and then handed back to us with a side of macaroni salad. We split the Pork Katsu Loco combination plate, which arrived looking like something the Jedi Council would have commissioned for a victory feast. The egg on top was scrambled but folded with enough care that it looked intentional and beautiful, draped over the pork katsu like it had always belonged there. The accompanying gravy was the kind that makes everything around it better, the rising tide theory of plate lunch confirmed. Every spoonful we built with rice, pork katsu, and macaroni salad together was its own complete moment. Ono does not even begin to cover it. The portions were enormous, the kind of plate that makes you recalibrate your lunch ambitions halfway through. Our son ordered the loco moco, which at this point is his standard field test at every Hawaiian spot we visit. A reliable benchmark, consistently deployed. Aloha Eats passed without hesitation. We also picked up chicken katsu musubi for each of us, took them home for later, and they held up just as well, which is a logistical victory worth noting. The vibe inside felt authentically Hawaiian without overdoing it, the kind of atmosphere that sets the right tone without requiring tiki torches and a ukulele soundtrack. Julie was our cashier and also brought out our food, handling both roles with the kind of warmth that makes a place feel like more than a transaction. Her smile genuinely lit up the room, which is not a phrase I use lightly or often. Five stars. Aloha Eats is the real deal and worth every parsec of the trip to Chicago.

I am Filipino-Hawaiian so I was so excited to finally try Aloha Eats and it did not disappoint! The…read morestaff was so incredibly kind and helpful, to start. There are only a few tables but late night on a Friday we were able to snag one. This is definitely a casual spot -- I enjoyed the charm and the nostalgic island decor. It was acceptably clean, I think the staff was a little overwhelmed which is totally understandable but the water needed a refill, trash needed to be emptied, and tables could've used a quick sweep and wipe down. The food was so good! It was nostalgic, just like the island food I grew up on. I was especially ecstatic to see they had POG drink, something that's not as easy to find on the mainland. My chicken katsu was cooked perfectly and the sauce was really good -- I don't always like katsu sauce on the mainland but this one was perfect. Overall I loved the food and was so happy to try it!

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!

We have picked up Poke Bros several times over the last couple years. The kids and I always build…read moreour own bowls but my husband has tried many of the signature bowls. I believe his favorites are the Johnny Utah and the Duke. The options seem fresh and our bowls are always yummy. Service has always been good and the restaurant is always clean.

I've tried a few different locations and this is a good spot for a quick bite. However, I'm…read moredisappointed that their salad option in the bowl is iceberg lettuce. It totally changes the taste of the bowl. I also think they up charge for everything which is annoying. In a massive bowl they put one scoop of meat and it's frankly not enough so by the time you add two scoops and one additional topping you're almost north of $20! I wish they had a bit more included and obviously more meat but I'ld settle for a better salad option and like artificial crab or seaweed salad included

Let me start off by saying we were poke virgins. When I asked a friend what exactly poke is, and…read moreshe told me, "you know burrito bowls? It's kinda like that with sushi." I have severe allergies to fish, shellfish, and seaweed, so I asked in advance how they handle these allergies. We ordered two regular poke bowls: chicken on white rice unagi style with cashews, and marinated tofu on white rice Hawaii style with kimchi. (The kimchi has no fish/seafood!) We also ordered a dole whip and a dole whip float The man who helped me order was incredible! He was very knowledgeable and incredibly patient with me. When I got the food home and opened it up, it was so enticing!!! There was so much food, it was so warm and fresh and I've never had anything like it! It also was a great learning experience on what to try next. We cannot stop singing the praises of Miko Poke and can't wait to try it again. Bonus, as a place who has a lot of raw fish, it was very refreshing that the inside didn't smell of fish!!

I stopped by for a dinner on a weekday. I was the only dine in customer. Others were taking out at…read morethat time. Teriyaki chicken bowl was my favorite item. It was flavorful and wasl healthy. Southwest steak bowl was my other item. It was good, but should have more flavor. Finally I tried their famous dole whip dessert. It was a good one.

Great service! First time at an Island Fin Poke Company location and the food was delicious. Inside…read moreis a tropical island feel with surf boards and aqua marine and orange colors. Bench seating inside with a few window seats. Dining room and restrooms were clean. They walked me through the ordering process and got to build my own bowl. Such a good choice to try it out. You should check it out too if you get a chance.

They were super sweet and worked quickly. I thought my online order went through but apparently…read morenot. It's nice to pick in person too though. Super fresh and I like their spicy mayo version better