She charged me the "Palagi/Meauli Tax" on my purchase!…read more Two 2 years ago, I gave Soa's Kitchen a deserved 5 star rating. The food is still great and authentic, but I am extremely disappointed with their current business practices! Soa's Kitchen used to have posted pricing for containers and plates two years ago, but now there is no signage of pricing anywhere in the restaurant. I trusted the employee, and didn't pay any attention to the scale when she was ringing up my order. At the time, the total did seem a bit high, but I let it go for the sake of supporting a Samoan business. When I got home, I told my Savaiian wife that I'm pretty sure that I was charged the "Palagi Tax" today on my order, over $90 for 2 combo plates (Each Plate contained: 1pc Taro, 1pc Faʻalifu Faʻi, 1pc Fasi Povi Masima, 2 ribs of Mamoe Tao, 1 scoop of Kale Mamoe) and 2 Paluasami. When I showed her the receipt, she was like "WTF"! After going to Soa's Kitchen website, and reading several reviews, I see that I am not the only one who feels cheated, and confirmed the "Palagi Tax" practices! I want to support "Black & Brown Businesses", but I need Soa's Kitchen to provide fair business practices. Soa's Kitchen needs to post their pricing and they need to charge everyone fairly, not based on personal bias of the customer. If I ever go to Soa's Kitchen again, and I don't see any posted pricing, I will just not be your customer, I will not support your business!

Don't get me wrong, food is good but was quite disappointed with yesterday's experience. I got…read morepastries and was immediately disappointed with them. Got 6 of the small cocktail pies and 4 half moon pies and 2/2(4)supo esi/suafa'i and it cost over $90. All the small cocktail pies pies weren't cooked well, the inside was half jello and other side just watery and for $4 for one, I wasn't very happy. The half moon pies tasted old and stale, didn't seem fresh. I think the sua fa'i and supo esi were the only good items I got from yesterday. Quite expensive and not good quality for the pastries, safe to say not getting pastries there again

This was one of two places I wanted to take my bestie to for some great food I've had during the…read morepeaks of the pandemic. Thankfully dine-in is back open again, so we got here on a Saturday morning around 11:20am to indoor seating that was nearly full and a small line that was forming at the front counter. Walls have a bunch of photo frames, and overall place felt very homely. They have a ton of Hawaiian style plates and even burgers and some seafood, though we and most others got the former to eat. I ordered their chicken and pork combo Hawaiian style plate, and my bestie got their chicken katsu Hawaiian style plate. Portions are huge for both plates and both also came with macaroni salad. They give you sooooo much meat no matter what you get. To go in slightly more detail: - Chicken and pork combo: both meats were flavored very well, and a little sweet too though pretty salty without using the rice as a palette cleanser. Chicken had more depth in its flavor; the pork's flavor was a little too much for my liking, and was slightly harder to chew. Both meats had some sauce hat went onto the rice itself. This didn't detract from my overall experience here, though. - Chicken katsu: we both agreed this was our favorite after exchanging pieces of each other's dish. The katsu is crispy and crunchy, and the chicken itself retained a lot of its juiciness. Katsu sauce on the side is honestly optional since the meat itself is already salty enough. This place does share extremely limited parking with Cakes of Paradise next door, so get here early or be prepared to drive around the area to find some. Just get here, it's a place you can't pass up when you hit up Georgetown!

Classic mom and pop shop. I would say this is the most authentic Hawaiian food place you can get…read morehere in Seattle. Went to try the ginger crispy chicken and was very happy with it. I would have to say the most thing I enjoyed the most was the chili pepper water, it added the tanginess that the chicken needed and I was very pleased with the spice level. I am used to spice but this had a kick to it. I wish they sold the chili pepper water in bottles I would have loved to take more home! Can't wait to try their saimin and more items on the menu.

It took me back to Maui... grub was amazing…read more. The people here are really nice and welcoming, seems like a good place to hang out. Pricing was good, specially since we're in Seattle. So happy we came here. If you want some real kine Hawaiian food, you gotta come here. Thank you for sharing the Aloha spirit.

Updated review from 2 Months ago…read more.. I've been back roughly 6 times from my previous review of Kona Kitchen. Then it was too many staff, not many customers and it was difficult to get service, that has been improved upon. They are nice and attentive when they see you. Service was normal, the wait staff came around and offered more beverage. This time it was still slow period, so what gives it only 3 stars instead of more? It's the fact that the main door the employee use to go into the kitchen to give their orders to the cooks had cob webs on the top of the door.i mean everyone of them walk through that door hundreds of times throughout the week because I could tell it's been there for some time. Where's the food inspector, should be a concern because if it's there in full view of customers and employees, what else is happening as far as cleanliness at Kona Kitchen. I will be there within two or three days and wonder if the cobweb will still be a fixture there... it's something that is annoying because nobody's done anything about it. Amazing.

We took a friend who was visiting from Florida here and it was the perfect place to show her the…read moregorgeous view of downtown! You order at a desk and sit down with a buzzer. The line looked pretty long but moved quite quickly, and food was ready fast too! I really liked the tofu in my kimchi fried rice, and my partner liked the fish and chips. The side of slaw left something to be desired- it was pretty flavorless, almost like they forgot to put dressing on it. The highlight if this place is definitely the view!

This Hawaiian style place is popular and understated. It is next to the water taxi that takes you…read moreto downtown Seattle. Scuba divers, families and tourist can be seen nearly every day of the week. The view of Downtown at night over the water is breathtaking. Marinations offers a simply menu, and there is something on the menu for everyone. I had the Kimchi rice and added miso ginger chicken to it. They make a few drinks and I had the giner guava juice. You place your order at the counter and pick it up at the counter or in the back with the seating is. The seating in the back is tables and benches with umbrella with a first come first serve approach. Your order will be called for pickup in the back if you are dining at the place. The employees are polite and quick, and helpful when ordering. The fried kimchi was a delight. Now, I'm use to kimchi being more on the spicy side with heat from peppers used to make it, but this was mild to a little heat. The miso ginger chicken was a great add on and made the rice that much more enjoyable. I love the egg on top as well. The guava ginger drink is good enough to drink everyday. I love the bold peppery taste of ginger followed by the calm sweet guava. Parking is a challenge as this place is at the end of the water taxi that is always busy. The area always has scuba divers, cyclists and runners.

Hula Hula is a cute, vaguely tiki-themed karaoke bar. Their slushies are a lot of fun, if a bit…read moresugary. I've been here a few times for karaoke, and both times (on a week night, I believe) were pretty packed with patrons. This place steers slightly divey, and once while I was in the place was crowded with military bros which significantly harshed the island time vibes, but I don't have a reason to think it's a regular hang out for that crowd. Otherwise I do have a bit of a complaint about the limited music selection. I've been to many a karaoke bar and this one seems to have a weird lack of what seem to me to be standard staples, but oh well. We had fun when we visited last.

Overall, the vibe was good. I came here with two friends who wanted to do karaoke, and the place…read morewas pretty crowded with others who seemed to be there for the same reason. That said, I'd be cautious if you're stopping by later at night. When I went to get a second drink around 10 p.m., the bartender told me there was a $10 minimum. I ended up paying $10 for a single pint of Modelo, which felt pretty excessive. I also don't remember seeing any clear warning or heads-up about the minimum beforehand. For a busy bar in Capitol Hill, having a $10 minimum for a simple drink feels unnecessary. The atmosphere was fun, but that experience would make me think twice about coming back for a late-night stop.

My family and I were looking for dinner nearby after our stop at Floor & Decor. We decided on…read moreHawaiian fare at Bobby's and ordered the mochiko chicken, kalua pork and teri chicken, which were all good. My daughter loves fried rice and ordered the spam fried rice. We were a little surprised and disappointed that the dish lacked flavor and spam. Service was attentive. Order at the counter, food gets delivered to your table and we were constantly checked on.

I gotta say, I read reviews for this place and it seemed like it would be a total win. However, it…read morewas a bit underwhelming for me. The inside is interesting. No windows, lots of flags. I want to mention that the workers were all very kind and I had no problems with service. Even though we ordered at the counter, they checked in at our table multiple times. Unfortunately, the food fell flat. The Mochiko chicken was flavorless and served with a sweet chili sauce that tasted just like the kind I have from the grocery store. I thought Mochiko chicken was supposed to be flavorful on its own, even without a sauce. Also the portion was kinda small for the price. The Kahlua pork bowl had pork, but also what tasted like loco Moco gravy... which was a good gravy, but not what we really wanted on top of Kahlua pork. When we saw that it came with "gravy" for the bowl description on the menu, I was thinking it would taste something more like the pork itself. Also, it was heavy on the rice. Lastly, the guava cake had a nice soft airy texture... but not enough guava flavor. It is huge, but mostly air. We didn't order it to-go, but it came in a to-go container rather than on a plate. I felt it was overpriced at almost $10 per slice. Overall, my experience was just alright. I'm glad I tried it, but I don't need to return.

For a unique breakfast in a cozy bakery, head to Patrick's Cafe & Bakery. It's small, but the…read morewarmth is strong. The owner and team are very friendly. There are no strangers here. This Hawaiian bakery and cafe serve all kinds of pastries and comes with a full menu. For breakfast, I ordered the spam omelet with fried rice for an extra $3. It was tasty, especially with the hot sauce from their counter. There are a few places to sit inside and a large outdoor patio with more tables.

Lilikoi chiffon cake (~$7) was so delicious. It was like a super light cheesecake and not sweet…read more Super fresh lilikoi flavor. The POG cake (~$7) was also not sweet and tasted so fresh, especially with the whipped cream. I found the cake itself to be quite dry though. I would definitely order a cake or pie here for a party or birthday. Loco moco ($17) was pretty standard but I really liked the super smooth gravy. The mac salad ($3) was ok. It was kinda grainy so I wonder if there was tuna in it? I don't think I'd get the mac salad again Service was so nice! The atmosphere felt very family friendly, literally like going to someone's house.

Stopped in for lunch and had a good experience from start to finish. The tiki-style setup gives the…read moreplace some character without going overboard, and there's plenty of room to sit along with a bar toward the back. The menu had a strong selection, especially if you're into sushi. I went with the musubi sampler and enjoyed every bit of it. Drinks were made right as well. A solid place when you want good food, a good drink, and a laid-back atmosphere.

Ohana Belltown is a Hawaiian/Japanese restaurant located in Seattle with quite a large menu! Their…read moremenu consists of sushi, bento boxes, teriyaki, and so much more. My friend recommended we grab dinner here since it is one of his favorite spots in the Belltown area. I met my boyfriend and our friend there. Our group of three did not have to wait to be seated since it wasn't that busy on a Thursday night. After perusing the menu for a few minutes, I noticed the prices of the items were definitely on the more expensive side. I decided to order one of the bento boxes on their menu, the Shogun Bento., which is served with both the Chicken Katsu and your choice of teriyaki chicken. I opted for the regular, non-spicy teriyaki chicken. It was a filling meal for sure. The portions were reasonable.

They accidentally gave me the wrong lumpia order but not only did they fix it and let me keep the…read morewrong ones they also made me a gorgeous drink! 10/10 food and service!

Not bad, not bad at all. I've eaten from the truck twice in two weeks. And, yes I'm part Filipino,…read moreso my bar for the food may be high or could be low, just happy to see Filipino food! Walking up, the menu's easy to read, but difficult to decide! First time I chose the garlic chicken special, and couldn't pass up adding a few lumpia. First thing I can say is that the portions are hearty. The Chicken and lumpia were outstanding, great meal. This last time I had to try the adobo. I asked if they could mix a little chicken and pork, but they said no. I chose chicken, which I'd recommend you skip, it's very salty, there adobo seems a little heavy on the soy side, and a dry. The kind of salty and dry that takes all the moisture from your mouth and you need to find some form of liquid to swallow your bite. I found some sparkling water. The rice and coleslaw were fine, life goes on. I'll try something different next week!