New price for family meal ($65) as of 7/28/25. Kalbi and bbq beef extra ($15, $8). Still huge portions. However, the bbq beef is not as tender as before. read more

TK Cafe - Family meal menu as of 7/28/25. - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Friendly service. I love their chicken katsu. Big and juicy pieces. The katsu plate can easily feed 2 people. I decided to give their popcorn chicken a try. Wow!!!! So flavorful. Was shocked at the $12 price tag, but honestly for the portion size and tasty chunks..well worth it. So every Tues its T pumps and then drive by TK to pickup chicken. Popcorn chicken and chicken katsu..they make it the best! read more

This is such a secret spot it should be well known by everyone!! The galbi was so good and the loco moco was delicious, they have fresh teriyaki and katsu sauce on the side. The service was great and it was quiet when we came in for the evening. The prices are good for what they give you. read more

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They do not skimp out on the portions that they give here. Most places will give you a lot of food but it doesn't taste as good. But TK gives you the quality and quantity. The prices are very fair compare to the amount that you get here. Their Hawaiian chicken plate and chicken katsu plate is my go to here. You can get the katsu and teriyaki sauce in the counter on the side. Solid place to grab a quick bite or to get take out. read more

TK Cafe - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Mixed review here. Here's what we ordered and how we rate it Spam musubi yes we'd order this again Katsu never again. Tasted like it was fried in the same oil as shrimp. BBQ mixed plate yes we'd order this again. Big portions of the beef, kalbi and chicken. Mac salad was okay. Sesame ball this was exactly what I was hoping for. It was freshly fried, crunchy on the outside and chewy inside with the perfect amount of red bean paste. This comes with a dipping sauce but I prefer it without. Mango tea yes order I'd order again. Place is clean, service is courteous and quick. read more

Very flavorful popcorn chicken, nice big pieces and good katau sauce, hidden gem for me read more

TK Cafe - Popcorn chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

I love this place because their portions are very generous so i always have left overs for the next day and the food is delicious and very authentic to each culture it comes from. Very hard to do but they do it well. Prices are super affordable and quality is top. Bonus: they make milk teas and several Other delicious drinks with boba and smoothies! So i can get a nice drink and a great meal from the same place. Can't beat that read more

Considering the price of everything has gone up significantly in recent years, TK Cafe continues to offer rather reasonable deals for a lot of food! My mom has always enjoyed the mixed combos I've brought home from the chicken and shrimp to the mixed seafood and beef. They last items over a bed of stir fried cabbage so you get your serving of veggies too! I basically never order popcorn chicken but someone ordered it here before and they were delicious! So I've since started ordering them here and you get such a huge portion for $10. read more

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I am staying at the City of Hope Hospital for cancer treatment, when I was cleared for regular food, I went to this place. I went for the "Loco Moco!" It was the boom and reminded me of my personal Hawaiian experiences. I'll be back! read more

TK Cafe - Restaurant entrance - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

4.25 rating for this Chinese-owned Hawaiian & Asian restaurant... the staff is fluent in English. The lady in the front is hard-working and helpful. She allowed me to substitute an item on one of the combo mixes. Prices are still affordable (low $10's) compared to other restaurants. Covid-19 is now over, so you can dine-in as well. Food is still pretty good as before! read more

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So good and big portions! Highly recommend, great service, and very nice post. Highly satisfy your craving for Hawaiian food!!! read more

TK Cafe - Chicken and Beef combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Food: 3/5 Service: 4/5 Ambiance: 4/5 Price: $ ($9-14) Unfortunately, my first visit to TK Cafe was a miss. I was craving Hawaiian food and TK Cafe was top recommendation on Yelp. Then I decided to order a couple items togo. I ordered the BBQ Chicken & Mahi Mahi, The Hawaiian Mix Plate (Kalbi, BBQ Chicken), Loco Moco. The flavors was okay. The Loco Moco is definitely the biggest disappointment of all. The gravy was interesting, and the patty didn't tasted good. The Kalbi was also not my favorite. The BBQ chicken had an interesting texture. I felt like the quality of the meat wasn't their top priority. The only items that I like was there mahi mahi and their mac salad. However, if you're looking a generous portion and affordable price, TK Cafe is definitely your Hawaiian BBQ Spot. The service was great! The staff was very friendly when he greeted me as soon as I open the door. I will definitely come back for the Musubi and chicken katsu and give them another chance. read more

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Ordered beef & chicken combo, thought it'll be chicken katsu but it was chicken bbq & beef. It was still good and plenty of portion, 2 people can definitely share. The chicken was really tender which made it easier to eat, you don't even need a knife! Will be back to try the chicken katsu! read more

Food has huge servings, and is above average in taste. I got the Thursday special teriyaki chicken bowl and while there was a lot of chicken, some of it was really charred and dry. A large milk tea with boba is overpriced. read more

Second time here and still great quality and price and service! Food: -chicken katsu: the katsu pieces are very full and delicious, didn't taste overly cooked. I'm a big fan of crispy outsides and warmer insides and this definitely did it right! The only thing this time was the veggies underneath the meat were a little watery (it may be from steam being in the to go box!) but it kinda soggied up a few of the pieces. Luckily, air fryers can fix that right up and I was eating at home so wasn't a biggie. Price: Again! Very worth it! Service: Solid and consistent seeming service and quick! Which is nice if you're hungry hungry. There's also a vons and other stores in the plaza so you can go do something too if you ordered a lot. Overall: Worth it!! read more

I've ordered here several times (in-person and Uber Eats) and it's been great! Great great great portions at reasonable prices. Always fresh for me when I order from Uber Eats. I've ordered popcorn chicken from MANY places and I still come back to this place! Always crispy and juicy when I order! My son loves noodles and the pan fried noodles are our go to and great to feed both me and him! BBQ Chicken is juicy and tender, I usually order extra with the beef pan fried noodles but this time I wanted to try it with the noodles and it didn't disappoint. I also previously tried their bbq chicken plate, teriyaki chicken plate, chicken katsu, vegetable pan fried noodles, milk tea boba, and Shu-mai. But I think I got my go to order now and will probably try the rest of the menu next time when I go in person again! read more

TK Cafe - Popcorn chicken with sweet and spicy sauce - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Amazing food and amazing portions. We try to make it our take out dinner a few times a month. It best to call ahead because it does take a little bit of time. But definitely worth the wait. read more

The food is good and they have big portions. Get the bbq plate 5/5 star but I did not like the drinks that's just a personal preference though read more

Since Top Restaurant was closed on Mondays, I decided to eat here since I was already in the area running errands. There is no other comparable place around Monrovia for local Hawai'i plate lunch and it was good to see their business thrive. It has been a minute since I ate here and it was good to know that the food was still consistently good. Service was normal, nothing to complain or praise about. It is a very small family restaurant and I noticed it was two people in the kitchen (husband and wife) and their son also helping between the front register and kitchen. I ordered the Hawaiian BBQ plate for take-out and immediately noticed the weight after picking up my food. The plate came with one scoop of rice (instead of two) and mac salad. There was a small fistful of teriyaki beef, one galbi short rib (I was expecting two since most places give out two pieces), and A LOT of BBQ chicken. I'm not sure if it this is normal but they gave me about 6 pieces of chicken thighs. I wish they gave equal portions of less chicken and more beef, They are located at the corner of the Ralphs Plaza so don't worry about parking. I would rank this place above L&L (especially the garbage location in Pasadena) and Ono's. I would rather support local family businesses like Top and TK. Overall, the food is good here with big portions. I would visit again but not any time soon. I still prefer Top Restaurant since the taste and portions are the same and there is a fair distribution of the meats. read more

TK Cafe - Weekly Specials as of 8/7/24. - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Second time giving this place a chance and it was horrible. Found something in the pork buns and it made me want to throw up and my son ate this food too. First time I ate here everything was undercooked, that was a couple years ago so I thought maybe it was a fluke, tried it again today, this time the taste was very off and food was cold and found something in our food. I do NOT understand how this place has good ratings. It's a bummer because I love Hawaiian food and this the only Hawaiian restaurant close to me but this place just isn't for me, But finding something that doesn't belong in your food just shows me the dirty the kitchen is probably is, I will never eat there again. So disgusted. Wish I knew what it was in my food, Looked like maybe an old piece of sponge or something? Yuk read more

TK Cafe - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

Love TK Cafe! I came here often during covid to get food for picnics, and this was my first time back in a while. Portions are just as big as I remember, and the chicken katsu and bbq chicken were great! Definitely my favorite Hawaiian place in the area, check them out! read more

We LOVE , LOVE, LOVE , TK. Of course that chicken combo is amazing. I always ask for the barbecue chicken well done we like the texture more.. Popcorn chicken is soooo good and makes a perfect quick lunch on the go. As for myself I am hooked on the fried tofu medium spice. And lately that's been our go to order event over the popcorn chicken. The crab ragoon is so yummy. And make sure to order a large macaroni salad because it keeps in the fridge for a couple days even though it usually doesn't last that long before somebody eats it.. all the sauces are tasty. The tofu heats up perfectly in the air fryer and gets a good crunch if you have leftovers. read more

I was excited to try this dim sum place, but despite having menus taped all over the place, they aren't current and the prices are higher than listed. I would really liked to have seen a menu with a current price before I paid. For example, I was charged $13.98 for the Crispy Shrimp appetizer, which was $11.95 on the menu taped to the counter. I also didn't see any signs saying that the prices might be different than listed. I know that everything is more expensive now, but please update your menus when you change the prices. read more

A little hidden gem in the corner of a shopping plaza. Massive portions, great food, and great prices. Can't wait to come back! read more

TK Cafe - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

The food is great and the servings is generous. They have a wide selection too of Hawaiian and Asian food. You get your money's worth!

I wanted some delicious local grinds, so I decided to place a phone order. I usually order the Kalua Plate from TK cafe. It is my favorite. This time, I think the Kalua was overcooked or maybe too much smoke was used in this batch. It definitely is way too dark than how it normally looks. The macaroni salad was and will always be amazing. The Hawaiian BBQ was also a really good choice. Other than the Kalua, I really enjoyed my order today. Also, staff is so sweet and I really appreciate their service. read more

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This is hands-down the best local Hawaiian food place. They give a ton of food with each plate, excellent value and the quality of their protein especially does not disappoint. It's a very mom-and-pop local business vibe inside. They're quick with the to-go orders and have good service. I usually order to go. To be honest, this is better than a lot of the food I got in Maui, HI when I was there a month ago! I particularly love their garlic chicken plate. read more

I love this place! The staff is always friendly and willing to give you extra sauces, utensils/napkins, etc. Everything I've tried here has been really good! They have great Hawaiian BBQ - the bbq chicken, chicken katsu, and BBQ beef are very tasty. There are tons of combo options and they let you substitute or switch so you can basically get any combo you'd like. They come with lots of rice, cabbage/broccoli and mac salad. Extra Teriyaki and katsu sauces on the side! I'm also a sucker for Spam dishes so I've tried both the spam fried rice and fried noodles. Both are good, kind of basic in flavor but solid and a HUGE portion. It could last me 3-4 meals. There are lots of rice and noodle entrees. They have lots of appetizers and dim sum. Spam musubi is great. I've tried their pork buns, shumai, sesame balls. Everything has been delicious. They also serve many different drinks, including teas and slushes. I tried a Taro slush with boba. It was sooo good! Perfect on a hot day and it had a great taro flavor with just the right sweetness level. Overall I definitely recommend this place. They are a small family run business, with friendly, generous and respectful staff. Their prices remain lower while their portions are huge and food is consistently good. Plenty of options and variety and great selections of combo plates and family deals. The interior isn't super modern but everything appears clean and attended to. read more

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Hello, I have been coming here at least five years and it never disappoints, each time I eat it's truly delicious. The staff are hardworking and have been there for some years, and consistently providing excellent service bringing your food to your table. I would highly recommend this restaurant. Also the Thai tea is very delicious as well. Hope it stays for several more years! read more

Parking lot: Open, easy, free I ordered the chicken katsu plate with beef rib and spam masubis. You can never skip a masubi. The food was tasty but pretty on par with other hawaiian places I have been. It wasn't a standout place to me but I think if I was in the area and craving, I would get it again. However, if there is an Ono's closer to me, I would probably prefer to go to what's closer. All in all, wouldn't return or return any time soon read more

Best Hawaiian food in the area! Family owned and always friendly! We always get their chicken musubi and loco moco. Their drinks are amazing too! read more

So good!! The chicken here is super flavorful and juicy, and you can tell it's made with care. Portions are generous and really hit the spot. On top of that, the staff is super friendly and make you feel welcome the second you walk in. Definitely my new go-to for Hawaiian chicken! read more

I placed a fairly large order for a party of 15. The order was ready right on time. The woman behind the counter made sure I had everything I needed and even helped me out to my car. The food was great, as always. Everyone enjoyed all the different dishes, which included bbq beef, katsu/teriyaki chicken, noodles and some seafood dishes. We've never had a bad dish. Thank you for making our family gathering special. read more

TK Cafe Hawaiian BBQ in uptown Monrovia provided a satisfying experience all around. It's a small family-run counter serve operation with great Hawaiian inspired plate lunch comfort food, especially for meat lovers. The place is tucked in a corner of the Vons mall at the southwest corner of Myrtle and Foothill, so plenty of free parking. The chef and manager Ken took my order and was very friendly and helpful to recommend certain specialties on their menu. I ordered the Chicken Combo (BBQ Chicken and the crispy Katsu Chicken) and the Hawaiian BBQ Mix (BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef, and substituted Teriyaki Chicken in place of Kalbi Beef). Both plates come with two scoops of white rice and a scoop of Mac Salad. See images. Their BBQ Chicken is definitely a specialty, flavorful, and both combos I received were a generous serving of the moist and flavorful chicken. I would go back the next time I'm in the mood for Hawaiian plate lunch and would recommend 5 stars compared to other local counter serves in Monrovia. read more

TK Cafe - Hawaiian BBQ Mix plate lunch (with teriyaki chicken instead of Kalbi beef) Aug 2023 - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California

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Been here several times when I'm in the mood for Hawaiian food. Prices are reasonable, especially for the portion size. At my last food pick-up, family was amazed at the amount of food we got and how good it tasted for the Saturday special (katsu and mahi) and honey garlic chicken, which both totaled around $20. Out of the things I've tried, I would say go for: * spam musubi ($4.35 for 1 order of 2 pieces: I've tried their spam musubi and Portuguese sausage musubi and my pick of the 2 is the spam one) * katsu and mahi special on Saturday ($8.78: the katsu is chicken katsu) * mahi mahi ($7.85: comes with tartar sauce but it's really not needed!) * Hawaiian BBQ chicken * sesame ball ($4.85 for 1 order of 6 pieces: they're a little small, but taste crispy yet soft!) Plenty of parking available in the plaza. read more

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I came here with my dad after driving him to an appointment. They took orders at the doorway. I got him a plate of hawaiian bbq combo ($10.85) and chose chicken katsu ($7.85) for myself. Their spam musubi ($4.35) was ok, rice portion was larger than the thin slice of spam. I also got a large lemon yogurt boba drink. I thought that the yogurt drink was yakult based but it was a thick greek yogurt base. I did wait 20 minutes for the food and afterward the lady told me that the cook forgot to fry my order for chicken katsu and asked if I was willing to wait another 20 minutes for that. I said no so I was able to ask for a different platter which was grilled chicken ($7.85). The lady gave me a free milk tea as apologies. The portions are large, and the bbq chicken was tender. Both platters came with two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. The bbq platter had grilled chicken, beef shortribs, and sliced beef. It was not salty and the meat was tender. The sauces that came with it was good, a bit salty. The staff is nice. read more

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Been coming here for a couple of years amazing food quality, portion size, and price!! They even came to my table and gave us a complimentary drink. They're the best!! read more

First time trying this place. Food was great! We didn't have to wait too long for our food and everything was fresh. Restaurant is small inside but there is good seating. Tad bit warm inside but overall good food with great portions. read more

The food is delicious and the service is amazing. The people here are so kind and fast with the order. . Favorite hidden gem

Ordered the family meal for our New Years Eve get together and it was perfect! The price was great and the food was delicious. There was a ton of food for the 4 of us with lots of leftovers to enjoy the next day. The service was also great and everything was packaged well. Thank you, TK Cafe! read more

TK Cafe - Family meal We chose Katsu chicken for all 3 proteins. - Hawaiian Near Me - Monrovia, California