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I started eating this yummy Loco Moco then realized I better take a picture. Portuguese patty has a nice zing to it, had the gravy on the side for my preference. $17 Place is clean, has inside and outside seating, friendly patrons. One of my go to Aloha grinds
TNT Aloha Cafe has a special place in my heart. Yes, the food is delicious - no question. But what keeps me coming back is the service. The servers are friendly and you can tell they have regular customers by the way they interact with their tables. Even the chef has come out to greet me and ask about my day/how I heard about this place. My favorite thing to order here is their beef teriyaki bowl (also comes as a plate if you want a larger serving). So simple, but so good. Rice, red pickled ginger, broccoli - but that beef? They've really mastered it here. The meat is ALWAYS tender and the fat is perfectly rendered, complimenting the savory component of the sauce. I also ordered a few of their spam musubis for a work trip to the east coast awhile back. They were tasty and filling enough to keep me energized for my 6 hr flight! I only know of one off-menu item (pictured) through an old friend. It's definitely a guilty pleasure and would recommend ordering if you're sharing a plate with a friend. See you guys again soon!
2/28/26 Small mom & pop shop in a plaza serving island grinds. There are 2 entrances, one for dine-in & one for to-gos. Parking is shared among businesses, free. I was promptly greeted by the lady at the register with a kind & beautiful smile. Ordered my 4 musubis (spam) for to go & she says they're made fresh & offered to take to my car once it's ready. She also offered iced water while I waited. I availed myself to their lavatory & it nice & clean. It was long until my hot spam musubis were ready. I'm accustomed to having them served in Saran wrap but these weren't so they were falling apart. The spam to rice ratio was more in the rice side but these weren't delicious nonetheless. These were definitely made to order, not too salty either. Would love to try other dishes at another time if in the area.
TNT Aloha Cafe is dynamite! Went here for the first time on Saturday 6/20/2026 to dine in for lunch and everything on the menu looked so delicious, it was Ono! I ordered the teriyaki beef entree which came with a side salad (choice of miso, ranch, or thousand island dressing) which I chose Miso dressing, macaroni salad, and white rice. Everything was to my liking and it was a good amount of food, so much that I had to take home leftovers. The Mac salad had bits of potatoes and peas, not too sweet, yet not too bland. The miso salad was good, had julienne cuts of cucumber and diced tomatoes; served as an added crunch to my meal. The Teri beef was sweet and juicy, loved the thin cuts especially with the fat, full of flavor. So if you want a taste of Aloha, then go to TNT Aloha Cafe and let the flavors of TNT Aloha explode in your mouth! Mahalo!
I hadn't been to TNT in several years but was reminded that it is so good at a recent event where I tried their Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice and really enjoyed them. I liked it so much that I ordered catering for my birthday party last month. We ordered the Kalua Pork, Bacon Fried Rice and Chinese Chicken Salad. Everything was ready when promised and the friendly staff were very accommodating and even helped us to the car with the trays of food. I also asked for some extra salad dressing which they included for free. Everything was absolutely delicious. The smoky flavor of the Kalua Pork was perfect and the bacon fried rice was amazingly decadent. The Chinese Chicken Salad was great, too, and the dressing was awesome. I still have some leftover dressing that I'm been using on salads at home. Really yummy. Prices were decent; pretty much inline with others out there. I'd definitely use their catering again or drop in for some killer Hawaiian grub. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND!
Four couples dining this morning with us being five so the service was pretty quick and food came out quickly as well. Food was delicious and definitely good local flavor.
Only 2nd time coming here. It was delish! I ordered the Max Loco and that will literally be 3 meals for me lol. I wanted my eggs over-medium and it came out perfect. I also tried their Mac salad and it was so Ono! Which I usually base my ratings on too! There's lots of parking and a nice separate dine in area. Service was great!
This is a great place to eat if you're in the mood for Hawaiian food or miss the Hawaiian islands. They have everything from loco moco, katsu, musubi, and even shaved ice. The workers here are wonderful and patient. Really nice ambiance for individuals, families, dates, etc. We tried 3 different musubis and liked them all. Aside from the classic spam musubi, they also have katsu and portuguese musubi. They're unique and delicious. I'd get all 3 again. The spicy sesame katsu bowl is packed with many different layers of flavor. You got the crunch of the tender katsu which is nicely balanced out with their sauce they apply on top of it. The side of coconut shrimp is a nice addition to any entree. The max moco loco is a large bed of steamed rice, a hamburger patty, their portuguese sausage, and corned beef patty all under 3 eggs and topped with their brown gravy. This one was really good. The meat is buried under their gravy so each bite is a bit of a fun surprise since you don't know which meat you'll be biting into lol Their bacon fried rice should be a staple in any Hawaiian restaurant. It's so good!! I love bacon in anything so I was happy to try their version of bacon fried rice. i'd get this one again too. We had so much that we needed boxes for leftovers.
Always our go-to spot when we don't know "what's for dinner"! Got there at 5:45 PM and was able to get a table in a couple minutes. Looks like they added some pictures to the wall and it looked freshly painted inside. I ordered the Kim Chee Loco Moco with Portuguese Sausage patties, and it was a mix of flavors that just worked well! The loco Moco gravy is always perfect here and the kimchee fried rice was perfectly prepared. As always a BIG BIG portion of chicken katsu comes with the dinner plate, chicken is crunchy and the meat is moist and tender. The regular Loco Moco is a staple here and there was nothing left on that plate. The Chinese chicken salad was big serving with a sweet and vinegary dressing with pineapples. Next time we'll probably order the dressing on the side but again there was nothing left on the plate!
If you're looking for a spot that feels like it's truly part of the community, TNT Aloha Cafe is exactly that. When we went, there were so many locals coming in and out, you could immediately tell this is a place people come back to again and again. Those are always the best kinds of spots. We also had the chance to meet the owner, Steve, and he was genuinely one of the nicest, most welcoming people. You can feel how much heart he puts into the food and the space. We ordered a little bit of everything to try: spam musubis, poke nachos, their new spicy katsu bowl, fried rice, and of course loco moco. Honestly, everything was delicious. The flavors were comforting, portions were generous, and it all tasted fresh and made with care. The spicy katsu bowl especially stood out, crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. This is the kind of place you root for. Great food, great people, and a strong local following for a reason. We'll definitely be back.
I finally got to try this place last night. My nephew had his graduation dinner here and it was great. I got to try quite a few items in their menu and everything was really good. I'm not a fan of chicken teriyaki but to my surprise, TNT made me change my mind. I love Mac salad and theirs was delicious. Other items that I had were the beef teriyaki, fried chicken, bacon fried rice, and salad. Service was excellent. They took care of our party well. Ambiance is nothing fancy with booths, tables, and chairs. There's plenty of parking. Thank you TNT for your kind hospitality.
Was in the mood for some local grinds, so came by in the late morning. I wanted to try the egg foo yung with char sui. I ordered a passion orange drink to pair with the egg foo yung. Service was spot on and the dining room was clean and not too busy. The egg foo yung was good, but not as good as their loco moco or their lau lau.
My boyfriend introduced me to his childhood restaurant and I absolutely loved TNT! The staff members are very kind and accommodating as well - good vibes here. We ordered the following dishes: * Poke Nachos: They were kind enough to let me order half the entree size, which was the perfect amount! I loved the sriracha mayo and it was a bit spicy, but I was able to handle it (despite having a mild spice tolerance). Please note that it only comes with tuna for the poke & comes with wonton chips. 5/5 * Chicken Katsu: I LOVED the Chicken Katsu - I ate this one the most during our meal! Fried to perfection and super juicy chicken. The sauce is amazing as well. * Spam Musubi: One of the better musubi I've had. 5/5 * Chinese Chicken Salad: My bf raved about this dish and he doesn't like salad in general, but loves this salad a LOT! I didn't enjoy the salad as much as him, but it was definitely refreshing. 4/5 * Loco Moco: Not my favorite tbh, but my boyfriend enjoyed it. I only had one bite. 2/5 All in all, I would go here again and order the Chicken Katsu for sure, LOL.
We came here pretty early in the morning and it was quite full! They were accommodating with making sure our whole 4 person party could sit together, which I appreciated. The vibe inside is very diner-esque which was cute! The servers were extremely busy, but still quick and kind! I like that TNT allows you to split portions with someone. I split the Royal plate and enjoyed the flavor of the char siu and pork. The spam musubi was also enjoyable. They do unlimited coffee which was a hit in the morning for our table! read more
I started eating this yummy Loco Moco then realized I better take a picture. Portuguese patty has a nice zing to it, had the gravy on the side for my preference. $17 Place is clean, has inside and outside seating, friendly patrons. One of my go to Aloha grinds read more
4 months ago
TNT Aloha Cafe has a special place in my heart. Yes, the food is delicious - no question. But what keeps me coming back is the service. The servers are friendly and you can tell they have regular customers by the way they interact with their tables. Even the chef has come out to greet me and ask about my day/how I heard about this place. My favorite thing to order here is their beef teriyaki bowl (also comes as a plate if you want a larger serving). So simple, but so good. Rice, red pickled ginger, broccoli - but that beef? They've really mastered it here. The meat is ALWAYS tender and the fat is perfectly rendered, complimenting the savory component of the sauce. I also ordered a few of their spam musubis for a work trip to the east coast awhile back. They were tasty and filling enough to keep me energized for my 6 hr flight! I only know of one off-menu item (pictured) through an old friend. It's definitely a guilty pleasure and would recommend ordering if you're sharing a plate with a friend. See you guys again soon! read more
7 months ago
2/28/26 Small mom & pop shop in a plaza serving island grinds. There are 2 entrances, one for dine-in & one for to-gos. Parking is shared among businesses, free. I was promptly greeted by the lady at the register with a kind & beautiful smile. Ordered my 4 musubis (spam) for to go & she says they're made fresh & offered to take to my car once it's ready. She also offered iced water while I waited. I availed myself to their lavatory & it nice & clean. It was long until my hot spam musubis were ready. I'm accustomed to having them served in Saran wrap but these weren't so they were falling apart. The spam to rice ratio was more in the rice side but these weren't delicious nonetheless. These were definitely made to order, not too salty either. Would love to try other dishes at another time if in the area. read more
TNT Aloha Cafe is dynamite! Went here for the first time on Saturday 6/20/2026 to dine in for lunch and everything on the menu looked so delicious, it was Ono! I ordered the teriyaki beef entree which came with a side salad (choice of miso, ranch, or thousand island dressing) which I chose Miso dressing, macaroni salad, and white rice. Everything was to my liking and it was a good amount of food, so much that I had to take home leftovers. The Mac salad had bits of potatoes and peas, not too sweet, yet not too bland. The miso salad was good, had julienne cuts of cucumber and diced tomatoes; served as an added crunch to my meal. The Teri beef was sweet and juicy, loved the thin cuts especially with the fat, full of flavor. So if you want a taste of Aloha, then go to TNT Aloha Cafe and let the flavors of TNT Aloha explode in your mouth! Mahalo! read more
I hadn't been to TNT in several years but was reminded that it is so good at a recent event where I tried their Kalua Pork, Teriyaki Chicken and Bacon Fried Rice and really enjoyed them. I liked it so much that I ordered catering for my birthday party last month. We ordered the Kalua Pork, Bacon Fried Rice and Chinese Chicken Salad. Everything was ready when promised and the friendly staff were very accommodating and even helped us to the car with the trays of food. I also asked for some extra salad dressing which they included for free. Everything was absolutely delicious. The smoky flavor of the Kalua Pork was perfect and the bacon fried rice was amazingly decadent. The Chinese Chicken Salad was great, too, and the dressing was awesome. I still have some leftover dressing that I'm been using on salads at home. Really yummy. Prices were decent; pretty much inline with others out there. I'd definitely use their catering again or drop in for some killer Hawaiian grub. HIGHLY HIGHLY RECOMMEND! read more
3 months ago
Only 2nd time coming here. It was delish! I ordered the Max Loco and that will literally be 3 meals for me lol. I wanted my eggs over-medium and it came out perfect. I also tried their Mac salad and it was so Ono! Which I usually base my ratings on too! There's lots of parking and a nice separate dine in area. Service was great! read more
This is a great place to eat if you're in the mood for Hawaiian food or miss the Hawaiian islands. They have everything from loco moco, katsu, musubi, and even shaved ice. The workers here are wonderful and patient. Really nice ambiance for individuals, families, dates, etc. We tried 3 different musubis and liked them all. Aside from the classic spam musubi, they also have katsu and portuguese musubi. They're unique and delicious. I'd get all 3 again. The spicy sesame katsu bowl is packed with many different layers of flavor. You got the crunch of the tender katsu which is nicely balanced out with their sauce they apply on top of it. The side of coconut shrimp is a nice addition to any entree. The max moco loco is a large bed of steamed rice, a hamburger patty, their portuguese sausage, and corned beef patty all under 3 eggs and topped with their brown gravy. This one was really good. The meat is buried under their gravy so each bite is a bit of a fun surprise since you don't know which meat you'll be biting into lol Their bacon fried rice should be a staple in any Hawaiian restaurant. It's so good!! I love bacon in anything so I was happy to try their version of bacon fried rice. i'd get this one again too. We had so much that we needed boxes for leftovers. read more
Always our go-to spot when we don't know "what's for dinner"! Got there at 5:45 PM and was able to get a table in a couple minutes. Looks like they added some pictures to the wall and it looked freshly painted inside. I ordered the Kim Chee Loco Moco with Portuguese Sausage patties, and it was a mix of flavors that just worked well! The loco Moco gravy is always perfect here and the kimchee fried rice was perfectly prepared. As always a BIG BIG portion of chicken katsu comes with the dinner plate, chicken is crunchy and the meat is moist and tender. The regular Loco Moco is a staple here and there was nothing left on that plate. The Chinese chicken salad was big serving with a sweet and vinegary dressing with pineapples. Next time we'll probably order the dressing on the side but again there was nothing left on the plate! read more
8 months ago
If you're looking for a spot that feels like it's truly part of the community, TNT Aloha Cafe is exactly that. When we went, there were so many locals coming in and out, you could immediately tell this is a place people come back to again and again. Those are always the best kinds of spots. We also had the chance to meet the owner, Steve, and he was genuinely one of the nicest, most welcoming people. You can feel how much heart he puts into the food and the space. We ordered a little bit of everything to try: spam musubis, poke nachos, their new spicy katsu bowl, fried rice, and of course loco moco. Honestly, everything was delicious. The flavors were comforting, portions were generous, and it all tasted fresh and made with care. The spicy katsu bowl especially stood out, crispy, flavorful, and just the right amount of heat. This is the kind of place you root for. Great food, great people, and a strong local following for a reason. We'll definitely be back. read more
4 months ago
I finally got to try this place last night. My nephew had his graduation dinner here and it was great. I got to try quite a few items in their menu and everything was really good. I'm not a fan of chicken teriyaki but to my surprise, TNT made me change my mind. I love Mac salad and theirs was delicious. Other items that I had were the beef teriyaki, fried chicken, bacon fried rice, and salad. Service was excellent. They took care of our party well. Ambiance is nothing fancy with booths, tables, and chairs. There's plenty of parking. Thank you TNT for your kind hospitality. read more
Was in the mood for some local grinds, so came by in the late morning. I wanted to try the egg foo yung with char sui. I ordered a passion orange drink to pair with the egg foo yung. Service was spot on and the dining room was clean and not too busy. The egg foo yung was good, but not as good as their loco moco or their lau lau. read more
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5 months ago
My boyfriend introduced me to his childhood restaurant and I absolutely loved TNT! The staff members are very kind and accommodating as well - good vibes here. We ordered the following dishes: * Poke Nachos: They were kind enough to let me order half the entree size, which was the perfect amount! I loved the sriracha mayo and it was a bit spicy, but I was able to handle it (despite having a mild spice tolerance). Please note that it only comes with tuna for the poke & comes with wonton chips. 5/5 * Chicken Katsu: I LOVED the Chicken Katsu - I ate this one the most during our meal! Fried to perfection and super juicy chicken. The sauce is amazing as well. * Spam Musubi: One of the better musubi I've had. 5/5 * Chinese Chicken Salad: My bf raved about this dish and he doesn't like salad in general, but loves this salad a LOT! I didn't enjoy the salad as much as him, but it was definitely refreshing. 4/5 * Loco Moco: Not my favorite tbh, but my boyfriend enjoyed it. I only had one bite. 2/5 All in all, I would go here again and order the Chicken Katsu for sure, LOL. read more
You know what's crazy, is that I used to live down the street from this place and never tried it. Big mistake. I've basically tried every Hawaiian food spot in the South Bay and I have to say this is in my top 5. I ordered the loco moco, tnt plate, and a side of poke. The loco moco was just ok, I felt the burger patties could have been better seasoned but the tnt plate and poke were awesome. Their teriyaki sauce was very good and the katsu was fried perfectly and crispy. But the poke...dude, have you ever eaten something and it's nothing crazy or flashy but one bite and...gospel music. All in all they definitely cook with aloha. And I'll definitely be back. read more
8 months ago
My family and I had such an amazing breakfast here at TNT! We can't wait to go back already! Everyone enjoyed their food! Portion is great for sharing. I ordered their Lau Lau with macaroni and white rice. It's cooked to perfection--literally melted in my mouth! I couldn't get enough of it! I also ordered a side of poke and it paired so well! My daughter ordered spam musubi and a short stack, both were also devoured! She almost never finishes a meal but today, she impressed us all! I got a bite of her pancake and wow, it's so delicious! It stands out compared to other breakfast spots in the area. High recommend. I asked if they had fresh fruits since my daughter loves those. Unfortunately it wasn't an option. I do suggest they have fruit cups in the future. Service was really great! Everyone that helped us were so nice. They stayed busy the entire time we were there but they were quick to clean tables and get people's orders in. I love this place for families with little kids! There's plenty of parking too. read more
I normally have my go to spots when it comes to both Hawaiian food and poke. Went to Walgreens that's in the same parking lot and thought to give TNT aloha cafe a shot. We were greeted and seated right away upon entering. Our server was nice, prompt and attentive. The only reason why I'm taking a star off was because one of the two dishes we ordered was just ok. The loco moco had a decent gravy and the eggs were fine. But the meat/ground beef patty we ordered was bland and had quite a few bites of just hard pieces and gristle. Ruined the dish for me. What made up for it was the chicken katsu plate with white rice, mac salad and their house poke. The katsu and sauce were great! Perfect portion. But what was surprising, was how flavorful and fresh the poke was!!! Pleasantly surprised. I'll come back for this exact dish and maybe even a poke bowl by itself! read more
8 months ago
We've been coming here for 2 decades and happy the original owners sold it to someone who knows how to serve the same great Hawaiian dishes. The best thing on the menu is the Aloha Royal plate and the service is amazing! He even helped elderly patrons to their car and got water for another who had a pet in the car. read more
This is a pretty cool local hidden gem in Torrance! As I was debating on what to get out loud with my brother, one of the staff gave me some good recommendations & I ended up getting the TNT plate because I wanted to try multiple items. All the food was yummy :) I had plenty of leftovers for dinner too! Other perks I liked was that There is plenty of parking in the plaza & the wait was short. read more
6 months ago
Wouldn't recommend this spot if you're going for poke. The tuna tasted pretty basic, honestly like something you could throw together at home with frozen Costco tuna poke bowl fish. Sauces didn't stand out at all, and the flavor overall just fell flat. The ginger kind of overpowered everything, and the random piece of broccoli felt out of place more than anything. Nothing really tied the bowl together. If you're waiting in line at jus poke, in redondo, and think you can go to another poke spot close by and it'll fulfill your cravings, think Again. Maybe the other Hawaiian food is good but I only review poke spots. read more
2 months ago
Looking for Hawaiian food in the South Bay, this place is worth checking out! The staff and service were exceptional and the menu is authentic! The place is dinner style something that you would find in Hawaii! Plenty of plaza parking and clean restrooms! Give them a try! read more
4 months ago
Great Hawaiian comfort food . To gets your grinds on .. plenty park .. cash discount if pay cash 5% but cars are accepted.. great fast friendly service .. great tasting food.. many local regulars.. a must try read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Had the Saimin today with some Mac salad and char sui fried rice. Everything is so good it's hard to pick. Wanted the Poke nachos which are always good just changed at the last minute. Anyway just come and eat and be happy! read more
1 year ago
Good customer service Nice tucked area Clean restaurant Food not so good and not so bad Spam musubi-quite dry Portuguese sausage and egg breakfast was kinda dry too But not a bad experience overall read more
8 months ago
Started our busy day before dawn. By 0900 hunger started setting in. Sustenance badly needed. Enter TNT Aloha Cafe. Our first option, Kalua Loco, wasn't available due to no Kalua pig this particular Sunday morning. Took a look at the menu again. Settled on Portuguese sausage and eggs breakfast and a TNT Aloha combo plate. The breakfast plate comes with 2 Portuguese sausage patties, eggs, rice, and toast. I asked server to mix my plate. Oh yeah, it hit the spot. Included in the Aloha combo plate was teriyaki beef, spam, eggs, rice, Mac salad, and fried wontons. Equally solid although the teriyaki leaned more on the sweeter side. We'll visit again for more ono grindz and great service. Support small business! read more
10 months ago
2 years ago
I found a new favorite Authentic comfort Hawaiian food in the area. Almost didn't make it to this place as the GPS direction was a bit confusing. This place is located behind Walgreens in the same shopping complex. Came in for breakfast and ordered the chicken katsu don and loco Moco. Both dishes were so delicious. The portions were huge (easily shareable) and the prices were so reasonable as well. The service was great and they never left our coffee cups emptied. Overall, I highly recommend this place and can't wait to return! read more
2 years ago
Ok.....this place is really slept on. I used to come here a lot when I was younger but I definitely didn't remember how good it was until now lol! I got the bacon fried rice (1000/10!!). The food was really good and the service was quick! There's definitely room to eat inside and out so no worries on that part. Overall, I definitely recommend this place if you're in the area! read more
2 months ago
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9 months ago
I could have done this review awhile back but props to TNT cafe for last year. Ok, been to all the places in the area that serve this kind of comfort food. The crew is here weekly pretty consistently. I've enjoyed almost everything on the menu except some stuff I can make myself. The game changer has been the roast pork special. Hands down the best I've eaten from all the places. Too bad it's on the weekly specials menu. The meat isn't too fatty unless you ask for it. Two scoops of rice, mac salad scoop, and the gravy (I had to get more to clean my plate). This plate got me away from my favorite dish = Portuguese sausage patties, bacon fried rice with over easy eggs. Reminds me of the old Kappa cafe days. I also switch it up with a short stack and the sausage patties. Sweet and savory! I can go on about how good everything is, but also how good the service is too. Place is always clean. Great staff! The crew and I will always try and make it here! 10/10 read more
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