Very fresh ingredients and fast ordering for pick up…read more The #1 Classic Hawaiian Poké Bowl is made with the freshest ingredients and full of flavor with a generous portion of ahi tuna, rice, seaweed salad and fresh cucumber and onion. I also ordered a side of shrimp tempura because I wanted some crunch on the side. It is a nice add on with the poke' bowl. This meal was very filling and enough to share or spread to a second meal. Our meal to-go was packaged with great care. I want to try one of the burritos next time.

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.

I'm not sure why there aren't more Hawaiian restaurants around Chicagoland because I find Hawaiian…read morecuisine to be delicious. Even if we don't consider its rarity, Da Local Boy is a winner in every category. The prices are very fair for the enormous portion sizes, the decor is fun and appropriate, the service is friendly, and food is phenomenal both in flavors and textures. The only possible criticisms are that the space is a bit small for how popular this spot gets, and the parking in the area can be a bit limited around popular meal times. The food here shines, making it worth a special trip -- both again for the rarity but also the quality. For me, the poke nachos are a must order item, just the perfect mix of large chunks of tuna with super crispy wontons, fresh avocado, and a good helping of sauce. Amongst friends, we've agreed that this is a must order item. The huli huli chicken is also unreal in flavor and texture. Besides being marinated and sauced well, the chicken is melt in your mouth tender while simultaneously having a delicious crisp skin. Think brick chicken, but with more flavor and a much better price. The rice and macaroni salad that accompany this are also well done -- and feel more like a core part of the meal rather than an afterthought. The grilled pork is pretty good as well, though I kind of wish it wasn't sliced as thin, as certain pieces felt a bit dry. The spam musubi with a light touch of furikake also provided a flavorful, fun dish to accompany the other delicious items I tried. Overall, delicious and consistently surprises me with the quality of the execution and bold flavor combinations. This is on my top places to visit in the area and has never disappointed.

Chicago has amazing and authentic food but finding a good/authentic plate lunch and poke has been…read morehard until now. Felt like I was grabbing lunch at a place in HI. The vibe is also awesome with a great reggae playlist and welcoming staff. Literally every single bite was so good but my favorites had to be the short ribs, chicken katsu, and poke. These mac salad was a little sweet but it definitely worked well especially with the heavier mains of the plate. Poke was really fresh btw and def had my eye on the poke nachos so gotta go back! Def a must try for anyone craving real Hawaiian food in Chicago!

Aloha eats has been my go to spot since college! My orders here have changed significantly…read morethroughout the years. Chicken katsu, spam musubi, bbq chicken teriyaki, cheese burger, fries, salmon... I basically tried the whole menu. That's where you cannot go wrong with this place. I do wish that I lived by here again. But it's always a good experience with good service Everytime I come back. Place is small and has stayed the same for many years, but for the location it's good enough. You gotta stop by if you need while lotta food it's worth it.

I ordered the Chicken Katsu Plate which came with a very generous portion of dark meat chicken…read morekatsu, 2 scoops of white rice, and a big scoop of macaroni salad. I was bummed as I misread the menu and thought the katsu was made with white meat, but you have to pay extra for that. The macaroni salad was delicious, but I didn't care for the katsu because it was dark meat. Place your order at the counter and have a seat, they will bring the food out to you. The dining room was large enough for several groups, but they seems to do more of a carryout business and we were the only people eating in.

Walked in and seated immediately. Don't mind the free…read morearcade. Kids will take over. Good times. Went with recommendations from my kids. Really enjoyed the Hombre dog. Came with jalapeno hot dog with mango, papayas and cilantro. Had some interesting corn kernels. Roasted. My wife had the double Smash burger. It was good. Loved the atmosphere of punk rock music, arcade and food. The Hawaii Ice was excellent. Brain freeze. Will return.

Tried this spot today with my kiddo and it was delicious! The decor and mural artwork is really…read morecool and funky. I think they have just had a soft open so far and are working out the flow. The staff that was at the bar helped me navigate how to order via the QR code on the table and it was easy to place and pay for my order (and include tip) before getting our food. They got us water and made us feel very at ease. Grabbed our own plate and to-go box which was actually kinda nice to be able to come and go at our own pace, even though I felt a little awkward (could just be a me thing lol). They have an arcade in the back section which looks really fun! There's also a stage area where it looks like they can set up for live music, etc. Good set up with TVs in the bar area and looks like they have some interesting brews on tap. The "soft open menu" has a lot of options with dogs and burgers and loaded fries. I chose the Road Rash dog which is basically a chili cheese dog but with tons of sour cream and bacon on top. I got it without any onions but it does come with onion scallions and tomatoes in addition to the cheese and chili. The chili had great flavor! The hot dog had the perfect snap to it and the bun was SO SOFT yet had a little crisp on the outside. It is MASSIVE! I could only finish half of it - so if you visit, come hungry! The French fries I gave to my kiddo since he's not much into hot dogs but I did try a couple for good measure they were big and very flavorful. They were cooked just right - not soggy or overcooked. I only gave the 4 because I was just a little confused on seating ourselves and ordering at first... If I could do half stars I would go up to 4.5. Going strictly on flavor, it's a 5! The food definitely speaks for itself - worth the $12 for a gourmet hotdog in my opinion. I would for sure come back with the rest of the family or even just to try some of their drinks. This place IS LEGIT.

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.

Quick easy delicious meal! Greeted and treated well!…read more Small location but very cool decor! Would return !

Quality eatery. Friendly staff. Rice plates are glorious. Portions are insane. Come hungry! Highly…read morerecommend this cute and quaint little establishment.

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!