Stop by if you're in pasadena to a local owned Hawaiian/ Indonesian spot! I was gifted a certificate to here so had to try it out. I honestly still prefer Ono's because the sauces there really make the meal for me. But I would come back just for their fried chicken! They do give you more portion wise here and the food overall is good. The chicken katsu is thicker cut (not just breading compared to L&L & Ono's) and you can sub their Mac salad for free instead of rice. The cabbage underneath the meats was more like shredded cabbage pieces. The crab Rangoons were fully stuffed and yummy. I didn't eat the masubi but my fiancé didn't have any complaints. The real winner was the fried chicken- I believe 6 pieces for 9.99. Their special sauce was great. They do charge 25 cents for extra sauce each. There is plenty of parking -- it's located in a strip mall. If we come back, we'll try their indo menu read more

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Fried chicken: really tasty. Crispy, flavorful. And it comes with a sweet sauce that pair well with the chicken. Would definitely get again. Oseng beef: served with white rice. It was comfort food that I would order again. The beef was tender and it was stir fried in good flavor. Would get again. OVERALL: Service is still friendly. Unfortunately I didn't see the oxtail fried rice but I would like to try their Indonesian fried rice next time. read more

Indonesian fried rice. Crispy fried chicken. What can I say? Yes and DAMN YES, cowboy! The fried rice comes in whatever spice level you request. Spice and heat are my life (if you cut me, I bleed Sriracha sauce. No, I do. I can't donate at the Red Cross anymore. They put a little pepper sticker on my plasma bag and nobody wanted it). Ok, that was sorta gross, even to me..... Back to the food. The rice is really tasty, egg on top. We got the medium spice level, honestly I thought it was not very spicy. But have I mentioned the Sriracha blood? But the chicken?? Amazing as almost everyone has said. I do not know how they do it, but I wish they made more of it. Crispy, moist, delish. They limit the orders for some reason. I don't know why...maybe I can offer to get them more chicken storage space? Besides within my belly, of course....so come here and get the crispy fried chicken. But if you snag the last order for the day, and I am standing behind you waiting to order? I will fall to the floor and cry. I will. And won't that embarrass you enough that you'll just give me your order?! Let's hope.... read more

The best Indonesian food! And Rico is the chef who always takes great care of his customers. The taste is always consistent, and the quality is on another level! read more

Hidden gem! Food is awesome! They are always nice and happy to serve you. We get the oseng oseng and rice noodle combination. So good! Check it out read more

When I first enrolled in Pasadena City College, I quickly stumbled upon this Indonesian/Hawaian restaurant. I grew up in Indonesia and this place dishes, like the indonesian fried rice and the crispy fried chicken, reminds me of my hometown. After going back and forth couples of times, these are some of my favorite dishes: - Chicken Katsu (ask for the katsu sauce!) - The musubi ( BBQ chicken & Spam) - Indonesian fried rice ( must try item, ask for spicy if you can handle the heat/ spicy food) - Indonesian Fried Egg noodle - The Bee-Hoon/Vermicelli noodle The flavors were excellent and it comes with a big portion too. The restaurant neighborhood seems a bit odd, but don't let it fool you. Plenty of parking space are available. I feel like this is a secret gem. And, oh, the owner is pretty nice and super friendly. If you came in a couple of time, she will always remember you and treats you like a regular. Hands down! read more

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Better than our takeout from Ono's! Takes credit card over the phone, microwavable containers, and is nice enough to walk your order to outside it's front door (great for high risk/health concerned folks about entering an enclosed space). Top restaurant caught our eye with their hawaiian food + fried rice option. It's local. Located in small plaza with an O'reilly Auto Parts, next to liquor store, and Dough shop. $9.49 Crispy fried chicken $9.39 Indonesia fried rice (mawut) - comes with en egg. Rice is firm dried texture as it should be. Comes with some noodle stranglers. $4.78 for 2 Spam Musubi - can be ordered as 1. $9.69 Bbq Beef (reg, double macaroni vs rice is free) - Meat is super soft like how Chinese restaurants tenderize theirs before sauteed into a dish. This bbq beef was definitely salty but goes well with rice/macaroni. They give 3 scoops...so you can either pick rice or macaroni. = $36.77 Total including tax. 15 minutes to be ready. Fyi, I'm not a Hawaiian food foodie nor was I looking for something really healthy. I'm looking for as decent quality and price for our salty/sweet junk food/splurge day for takeout. Open to suggestions! Message me if you think somewhere else is better in quality. We're looking forward to trying different items next time...most likely another meat combo type dish, a different fried rice, and something either familiar or new. read more

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Some of the best Hawaiian food around the SGV! The chicken katsu musubi immediately caught my eye because I haven't seen it anywhere else before. This turned out to be delicious and equally as good as spam musubi. The chicken katsu was cooked to the perfect level of crispiness. It comes with a little cup of katsu sauce that tastes better than the one from Ono Hawaiian Bbq. I highly recommend it. Bbq beef was another good choice of meat that's full of flavor. Macaroni salad is also really yummy on the side. The portion sizes are very reasonable at its price point. Considering how delicious their chicken katsu is, I'm thinking their crispy fried chicken is going to be amazing as well. Will definitely be back to give it a try. read more

Top Restaurant - chicken katsu mini plate, bbq beef mini plate, chicken katsu musubi - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

food is good but.....bruh....expensive. Fried rice, fried chicken, and some wontons shouldn't be 40+ like come on, what are we doing.

HIDDEN GEM IN PASADENA!!! They have AMAZING HAWAIIAN FOOD!!! I couldnt recommend it enough. The loco moco was DELICIOUS with tons of gravy and thick meat. The chicken katsu melts in your mouth. The meat is thick and the breading cuts super easily. It is amazing. The kalau pork is great. All the portion sizes are huge with two scoops of rice and Mac salad. We had tons of leftovers. There is a parking lot with free parking. There's no seating inside. It's a takeout place. So you place your order and leave. You can call your orders ahead of time. It's a mom and pop shop with super nice, friendly owners. ABSOLUTELY RECOMMEND!!!! You will not regret it read more

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Three words - Crispy. Fried. Chicken. It's a must have from here because the flavor and the crispness is UNREAL! I've also had their BBQ Plate, their Spam Musubi, and their Indo Fried Rice and they were all really good, but man - that fried chicken. their BBQ Plate was really savory and their Indo Fried rice is savory and slightly sweet. I do recommend this dish, but I found it to be slightly inconsistent when I order it. There is no dine in, so I would recommend ordering for pickup over the phone so that it can be ready by the time you get to the restaurant. It's a small local business, and I've always found those working the cashier to be really friendly and helpful. read more

Top Restaurant - Indonesian Fried Rice & Crispy Fried Chicken & BBQ Platter - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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Hiding in a nondescript storefront on Colorado Blvd. under a bright yellow banner emblazoned with "Top Restaurant" in red script resides a true culinary gem. We had heard about the great menu options and that arriving early was a must, so we were there prior to opening with our noses pressed against the glass. "Open pleeeeeeze!" We ended up being the third order of the day when the gates to this little paradise opened. We were tempted by the array of Thai and Indonesian options on the menu. So many of the items sounded very yummy! We had previously heard about the Crispy Honeyed Fried Chicken though and had our focus already narrowed to this particular choice. If this is the object of your quest when visiting Top Restaurant it is important to be aware of the fact that there is a limit on the total number of orders that are available each day for this delectable goodie, hence our early arrival today. We also ordered the Katsu. The chicken was spectacular with a wonderful flaky shell accenting a well spiced, slightly honey sweet, garlicky, and soy sauce combination of tastes. In a restaurant universe where fried chicken is now available everywhere this is among the best out there by far. So good! The katsu was equally well prepared and quite tasty. No doubt that in the future we will need to try some of the other delectable offerings on the Top Restaurant menu. Today, though, was reserved for delicious fried chicken. Yay! read more

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This place was pretty good!! Definitely better quality compared to fast food chain like Ono Hawaiian BBQ. The chicken katsu was nicely fried and crispy. The Indonesian fried rice was kind of sweet, but also really tasty! Also had the spam musubi here and it was YUMMY since it was not too salty. Portions are extremely huge here, so expect to have leftovers as well. Prices are extremely worth for the portion! Parking lot is very small and could have sus people walking around. read more

Top Restaurant - Indonesian Fried Rice - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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We have been here several times and it's always great! We've tried basically all of the bbq plates and love them all. Food is fast and they're so nice here too. read more

location & parking: located in a little plaza in pasadena! theres a shared parking lot and you should have no troubles finding a spot. food & drinks: ordered a chicken katsu mini plate that comes with a side of white rice and macaroni salad. their food is so fresh, authentic, and delicious! the mini plate portion is quite big & costs around $12. it was so yummy! the chicken was crispy and juicy and the mac salad was creamy and fresh. service: came on a thursday afternoon to pick up takeout for lunch. the staff are so sweet and fast! vibes: the ambiance feels like a family business and it is quite cozy. they have dine in and takeout options. note: the mini plate size is so generous and i was able to split my portion into 2 meals! overall: 5/5 stars and will be immediately coming here for anytime i get a craving for yummy and authentic hawaiian food! read more

Top Restaurant - chicken katsu mini plate with mac salad & white rice - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

This is an awesome little Hawaiian and Indonesian mom and pop shop. Not only are you supporting a small business, they have better food and value than going to a chain L&L or Ono Hawaiian. I went a little overboard ordering for a family a four, but perfect for leftovers. We ordered the Family Pack ($35.99) with three choice of meat: Chicken Katsu, Kalua Pork with Cabbage, and BBQ Beef (+$3). This deal also includes 6 scoops of rice and 6 scoops of macaroni salad. In addition, also ordered the Indonesian Fried Rice ($9.09), Spam Musubi ($2.19), and BBQ Chicken Musubi ($2.19). I called in my order and it was ready in 20 minutes. First of all, the BBQ beef was a favorite. It was like the short ribs but without bone, so that leaves all the best parts. The beef was tender to the bite and cooked to perfection. Definitely worth the extra $3! The chicken katsu is also delicious but pretty standard. I thought the kalua pork was a bit bland, but I've never been the biggest fan of kalua pork in general. In addition, the macaroni salad was refreshing and perfectly chewy while the rice was fluffy and soft to perfectly pair with the meats. The family pack is a wonderful deal no matter what. I was most excited to try the indo fried rice. It had a mixture of rice, noodles, chicken, and lots of flavor. It was very filling and yummy. Great choice for some extra carbs and flavorful rice! To add, the musubis were solid as well. This place is worth the value with lots of choices on the menu. read more

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I love this place. Small mom and pop hole-in-the-wall that serves up Hawaiian/Indonesian food. Owner is super friendly and adorable. The restaurant is doing everything they can to follow CDC guidelines during this C19 pandemic - I appreciate it. I was curious about the Hawaiian BBQ, so that's what I ordered. Their CHICKEN KATSU is a must order! The Hawaiian BBQ (Beef/Chicken/Short Ribs) are seasoned just right - NOT too sweet or salty...and tender. The combo plates are HUGE portions, quality of meat is above average, and great value (price is just under $10). Looking forward to trying their Indonesian menu items next time. * Accepts: Credit Card ($10 minimum) and CASH. read more

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Great flavorful little restaurant. Sometimes the smallest restaurants are packed with flavor and good homes style cooking. It's a little pricey but we'll worth it, the portions are definitely nice family size portions. read more

A restaurant run by mom and pop. All orders made by order and it's going to take time to prep so plan ahead. all foods are hot and freshly made so don't worry:) The place is spacious to wait for your take out order to be made. read more

Top Restaurant - Their new updated menu (2024) - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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I was searching on Yelp for something quick to eat. Stubborn upon Top Restaurant. It's not common for a Hawaiian place like this to have so many reviews with such great reviews. It caught my attention and I had to take a look. After taking a look at the menu...what...they also have Indonesian food?? Oh man, I have to check it out. This is what we ordered! Chicken Katsu - large piece of chicken was nicely breaded. It was crispy on the outside and still tender on the inside. The chicken katsu came in fairly large portions. The dish was simple but very enjoyable. BBQ Mix Plate - the portion was huge for its price. The short ribs were flavorful and not chewy. BBQ beef tasted rich but not overpowering. The BBQ chicken was perfectly grilled. If you like to have variety, this is your dish. Crispy Fried Chicken - this...this is the highlight of Top Restaurant. This is one of the best fried chicken I've ever eaten. The chicken was crispy and juicy but not oily at all. The batter was flavorful and the chicken was marinated nicely. Highly recommended. There was no seating inside, take home only. The lady that handled the cashier and taking orders was super nice and friendly. She made me feel like I was ordering with my cool aunt. All and all, I'm really impressed with the food and service here. I love finding a great small restaurant with prices like this. I cannot wait to come back and try different dishes. I recommend this place to anyone! read more

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I've had this place bookmarked for a long time due to the number of rave reviews on Yelp, so when I was in the area, I made sure to check it out. The restaurant is located in a strip mall with plenty of parking and all the staff were taking proper safety precautions for Covid. However, I don't think the food quite lives up to the hype. Food: I tried the loco Moco, fish salad, kalua pork, and combination plate. Out of the 4, the combination plate (barbeque chicken, barbeque beef, short rib) was my favorite since all the meats were tender and the flavorful. The loco Moco was average and the kalua pork was frankly pretty dry. I don't recommend the fish salad as the portion was pretty small compared to other items and seasoning was a bit lacking. Overall the food was good was not amazing. Service: The lady working at the restaurant was very kind both on the phone and in person. Food was ready upon estimated pickup time. Ambiance: Really tiny restaurant so most people probably get takeout rather than dining in. Price: Very affordable for the quantity of food you receive (every thing is around $10). Tldr; Solid place for a quick, cheap meal but not memorable in terms of taste. read more

Top Restaurant - Kalua pork - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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100% would come back because of how friendly the service was, the delicious food is just an added bonus. my boyfriend and I were shocked with how the portions were beyond generous for a reasonable price. as of right now, it is to-go only but everything was made in under 20 minutes. read more

Best Hawaiian food in Pasadena, maybe So Cal! As a local boy in the mainland finding the perfect plate lunch spot was tough. Top Restaurant not only has really great local favorites but also some interesting Indonesian stuff as well. The Oseng fried rice is one of the best! If you're looking for really good Hawaiian comfort food with some fun and unique additions look no further! ! read more

I like the Indonesian fried rice. My son likes the BBQ beef. We all love their musubi with egg. Their service is excellent.

Food is amazing. Always drove past it but never had it. Ordered the number 1 combo. Food came out fast. It was one of the best Hawaiian takeout places I have ever had. read more

My first review was reflective of my first time. The pics below are from my visit yesterday. Was disappointed at the beef rendang. Yesterday's purchase was in no way near close to my first experience. Guess I'm going to have to learn how to make beef rendang now.... read more

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One of the best fried chicken I've ever tasted, a side from the sauce (I've tasted better sauce), it is so crunchy on the outside and moist on the inside! Unfortunately it's only for couple hours per day, and only one chicken order per customer. read more

Top Restaurant - Fried chicken - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

Must try their friend chicken! I stand by it, this is the best fried chicken I've ever had, juicy chicken with the most crispy skin! In addition, they have fantastic service, they are really working hard with how much business they've had recently! read more

Have gotten food from Top a few times. Prices are reasonable, the service is really nice, and the food it top notch. The family meal with the chicken katsu is delish. Added the Indonesian fried rice that was on point. Plus some chicken wings. Overall, more than enough food for 4 adults and 4 kids. Will definitely make this a repeat when I'm in the area around dinner time. Enjoyable supporting the smaller restaurants that make good food! read more

We were in the area and I saw this place on someone's reel on IG and decided to try it out... it's a really small place with no sitting area... but omg!!!!! The chicken was so delicious and the sauce that came with it was so yummy!!!! I want to go back!!! So so good read more

On our first visit, rather than basing our order off of what other Yelpers had picked, we ordered what we were craving: spam musubi ($2.15 - one piece), regular size chicken katsu ($9.29), and the regular size loco moco with a sunny side up egg ($9.49). There was a 50 cents charge for rice in the katsu and loco moco. My favorite of that order was the chicken katsu. BF's was the same. The breading was just perfect and the chicken was lean. On our second visit, we decided to heed the advice of other Yelpers and order the 6 piece crispy fried chicken, as well as the Kalua pork we were craving. OMG, the Kalua pork was so good, but OMG, the chicken was EVEN BETTER!! It was THAT GOOD. The 6 pieces did not feel enough! BF does not normally eat the skin of fried chicken. The only times he's done so was at 1) Club 33 (Disneyland), 2) Plaza Inn (Disneyland), and 3) Kyochon (Seoul, Korea). Now, he can add Top Restaurant to that list. The fried skin didn't taste oily or greasy at all! Of course, it tasted great with the meat, but it was also great by itself. If everything else was lackluster (which it wasn't), the crispy fried chicken could've easily saved the meal. Ordering in advance has been easy so far. We'd call and then pick up 15-20 minutes later. The plaza does have limited parking, but so far it hasn't filled up when we came by to get the food. They take credit card (no American Express) and have a minimum, but if you order two items, you easily pass that minimum amount. I am eagerly looking forward to have another order of their crispy fried chicken!! read more

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It's to-go only. Located in a strip mall, its a true hole in the wall. The nice lady who took my order was super friendly. There are two menus to choose from an indonesian menu and a hawaiian menu. I went with the indonesian menu and ordered the spicy beef curry stew. It came with three scoops of white rice and was the beef curry was delicious. Excellent portion size and prices are reasonable. Only reason I'm dinging it a star is because I want to be more judicious with doling out 5 stars and while the prices are reasonable, they're not exactly a bargain. I paid $18 for my meal and the price was definitely reasonable, but I would have been happier paying $15 or less. read more

Was craving some Hawaiian barbeque so I decided to hit up Top Restaurant because the reviews seemed really solid. Parking was a breeze, if you don't find a spot the first time around, just loop back and you'll find another. The place itself doesn't look glamorous but not to worry, the food is where all the glamour is at!! I believe it's cash only for totals less than $10, so be prepared. The menu is straightforward, each item lists what it contains and the portions are HUGE. Omg. No joke, I could split my order (#14) into 3 meals. The amount of rice is perfect, how all the meats are marinated and cooked are great. The only thing I would change is adding more short ribs in #14 since it was just one slab and honestly not enough. I think in terms of most to least amount of meat, it was chicken, bbq beef chunks, and then short ribs. Maybe I'll just order a plate of only the short ribs and bbq beef next time. I've also heard so much about their Indonesian fried rice and asked them if they offered it as a side but they don't. :( so I'll have to try that as well, along with their chicken katsu and oxtail soup. read more

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Dined in here and this hole in the wall is amazing! Parking lot has a lot of spaces so there is no issue. Though it is shared with other businesses. There are tables all over inside the restaurant but it's not too big. Might fit like ~10 parties. You have to order at the counter and then find a table. If you order by card, it's a $10 min or you'll get a few. The lady/owner is super friendly. You can tell that a lot of regulars come in because everyone loves her/knows her. She's cool with recommending something that'll suit your taste. Food is amazing! Just wanted to note that there isn't much vegetarian options. Even if you replace the protein, the sauces isn't vegetarian friendly. Spam musubi with egg was good! Good snack. Note that I thought the spam piece would be thicker. The regular spam musubi had a thicker slab of spam, but is cheaper than the spam musubi with egg. Hmm... The chicken combo plate (katsu and bbq) was filling and reasonably priced. You get rice and potato salad. Both are yummy carbs. The bbq chicken was so flavorful. I can taste the smoke which I enjoy from bbq. Good marinade. The Katsu was crispy and not dry at all. The side sauces were a good pairing with the Katsu. Definitely would come back to try some of the other traditional dishes read more

Top Restaurant - Spam and egg musubi (half, cross section) - Indonesian Near Me - Pasadena, California

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This a great inexpensive family meal. The Indonesian food is very good. Haven't tried the Hawaiian food yet but will definitely go back for that. The Indonesian fried chicken and fried rice was the stand-out dishes I got. Not to mention the sauce they give you with the fried chicken. Mix that with the chili sauce and it's amazing. Get extra sauce!! The fried chicken was definitely crispy and juicy. Bonus points to the girl at the counter who packed my food and said not to close the container so it doesn't get soggy. It was pretty good and inexpensive. I got the fried rice, chicken, spring rolls, spam musubi, and 2 scoops of Mac salad all for $30. read more

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Get the fried chicken, super crispy and tender Get the mac salad, darn delicious. 100/10 The staff is super sweet, kind and you're always greeted with a smile! read more

We found ourselves in Pasadena, CA needing a quick bite. I was intrigued by Top Restaurant because despite its aspirational name, the pictures of the interior/exterior on Yelp and Google reminded me more of the dime a dozen mediocre to bad Chinese takeout places all over NY. But they seem to be doing something right because they were very highly rated on Yelp, Google, etc., and my wife and I are suckers for spam musubi, which seemed to be one of their best reviewed dishes. We pulled into the parking lot, and the pictures did not lie. It is a hole in the wall in a small strip mall next to someplace called the "Bowl Market", which, despite its name, does not seem to specialize in bowls at all but rather liquor as made clear by the big LIQUOR sign that dwarfs the Top Restaurant sign to its right. I was wondering if maybe Top were run by expert coders who had somehow gamed the food review platforms. Fortunately, that was not the case. I think people that enjoy food love places like this. A family owned hole in the wall that just makes great food. We ordered 5 spam musubis, Indonesian fried rice and Indonesian crispy fried chicken for the 3 of us. They were all so tasty! The musubi brought back wonderful memories of our honeymoon in Maui many years ago. Don't forget to lather on the sauce that comes on the side with the fried chicken. It makes the dish. And the fried rice is just a plate of sweet and umami deliciousness. I only wish they gave packets of sriracha because I am sure that would make the fried rice even better. Why aren't there more Indonesian restaurants in NY (although maybe a good thing because while delicious, probably not the healthiest, and I would want to eat this all the time)? read more

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I wish I found out about this place sooner. One of the best Hawaiian fusion restaurants in LA!! Their fried chicken ... amazing !! The few times we've tried to order it's been sold out. So it's best to try to place an order by mid noon! Their fried rice is packed with delicious flavors & the Hawaiian bbq is also good. Will 100% be back soon read more

16.53 (including tax) for a regular chicken katsu plate! Thumbs down! I'm sure it's cause of demoncrats and their love for Governor Gavinomics Gruesome that a 7.99 plate now is 16.53! That's insane! How do you even justify charging that much of an increase? Is their caviar in there that I don't know about? I just finished it and with all the grease I now feel like crap. I suggest you stay home, cook a healthier version and save yourself from the regret of spending nearly 20 bucks on one plate. Keep in mind I didn't order anything else. Again thanks to Newsom's and the owners of this place and both their insatiable greed I'm now 20 bucks poorer. Definitely would not recommend! Oh I should note the katsu sauce here... they skimp haaaarrrrd. It's like a shot glass split up for 8 people. It's so little so you eventually run out. They gave me two and I was out of it within the first couple of pieces. Considering I'm paying bougee prices for fake Hawaii local food you'd think they'd would be generous with the katsu sauce. I asked for an extra one and was told it would cost me 50 cents for another rain drop of katsu sauce. Um no thanks. read more

The best fried chicken!!! And best of all, some of the friendliest people run this little mom and pop shop.