I've been to Hawaii over 30 times and I have to say Unco Frank's is one of the best…read more LOVE their mochiko chicken, mac salad (slightly different - super peppery but pairs so well with the furikake rice and protein)! The furikake fries are like an umami bomb - flavorful and goes well with the aioli!

was thrown off at first since the inside was a bar, but high treason serves unco frank's food…read morealongside their bar drinks. came on a saturday around 7pm and it was pretty busy when we came in, so our large party of 9 was seated along the wall bar seats. our group was doing a food crawl down clement, so we didn't want to order too much. we ordered 2 pupu platters, a mac salad, fried rice, and 3 drinks. after we ordered, a high treason staff member came up to our group to give some of us menus; they say we didn't order enough food and that they wanted more on our tab. this made me and others in my party feel very uncomfortable, and it made me feel that we weren't welcome/took up too much space. someone from my party was honest with them by giving them context on our food crawl plans, but it still felt awkward after. this left a really negative impression of both the establishment and my thoughts on the food. auntie rob's fried rice (5/10): ginger was very overpowering and sauce was too salty for me. not my fave mac salad (3/10): VERY mayo and pepper heavy. i prefer a slight sweetness, little pepper, and less mayo-overly dominant mac salad pupu platter: da works fries (5/10): sirscha aioli is just spicy enough for me (a subtle kick). fries weren't crispy enough for me. kimchi cut through the heaviness of the spam and aioli which was nice. kalua pig sliders (6/10): pulled pork was better than i thought; normally i don't like smoked meats but this was subtly enough but still balanced out the slaw/aioli well. mochiko chicken (4/10): thick breading and chicken was not the juciest. bit too dry for my liking. i would not come back again. the interaction we had was so uncomfortable and didn't sit right with me, and the food was mediocre. i was mainly disappointed by the service (and the food by association) which is unfortunate as i love supporting aapi-owned businesses.

Clean and bright interior/exterior, thoughtful products for sale inside while you wait for your…read moreorder, and friendly staff. Ordered- ENTREES: -Loco Moco -Pineapple Sausage -Hawaiian Chicken SIDES: -Hurricane tots -Spam mashubi Outstanding dish was Pineapple sausage. Pro-tip: -All our entrees and sides were flash fried and then finished with either dry rub or sauced.

Tried this spot because of the good reviews. But if you have been to Hawaii, I can't recommend this…read morespot because the flavors did not remind me of Hawaii at all. Also, nothing is served with mac salad... The prices are pretty decent for SF. Maybe that's why this place is popular. They are takeout only and have one bench outside for you to eat at if it's free. Tried the garlic shrimp, the moco loco (idk why they swap the words), and the furikake chicken. Also had a spam musubi (when I ordered online for pick up, I couldn't add egg which is usually an option according to the Toast website). The garlic shrimp was missing a flavor that Hawaii has in their garlic shrimp. The color was very red but it was not spicy. They do have an option to make it spicy though. It was bland to me compared to what I'm used to when I visit Hawaii. The moco loco gravy was good, but the beef patty tasted dry and overcooked. They did have a runny egg too but it was oddly underneath the patties, so we broke the eggs while trying to split the beef amongst 3 people. The furikake chicken is probably better if you eat it right away since it's lightly breaded. We took it home so by the time we ate it, it was soggy. The sauce it is cooked in is a little sweet and wasn't too bad. The soggy chicken ruined the texture for me though. Each dish was served with a little bit of cabbage which I liked to get a little greens in the meals. The spam musubi didn't taste like it had any sauce, and they used so much furikake underneath the spam, that it made it taste fishy. Would not recommend. I can't comment on the service much since I ordered online for pickup. The guy who handed me my food after asking my name was nice and polite though. The only reason I'd come back is to try to the shave ice. The group in front of me got 3 for their kids, and it looked tasty. I would not come back for the food, but at least the prices aren't bad for SF standards.

I don't think I've ever gone to a restaurant before where I thought each dish was so special,…read moreunique, flavorful, and so delicious in its own way. Liholiho is one of a kind with the kitchen central to the space, awesome servers (a few people served us our dishes), and the inside was set up so well. The front area is a bit more casual with bar tops and spaces for a fun date night, and towards the back are more areas for a bit larger groups. I came with a group of four others and we ended up trying so many of the dishes, probably would have been cheaper to do a tasting menu, but here we were doing the dishes family adults. EACH WORTH IT! Photos don't do Justice, but each dish tastes as delicious as it looks!

I've been here for many celebrations and it never misses! The service is always excellent and the…read morepacing of the food is really on point. Whoever is in charge of the music playlist should get a raise because I was not expecting to hear J. Valentine's "I'm Sprung (Bay Area Remix)" in a fine dining establishment but here we were! Duck liver mousse ($8/ea) Savory and sweet, the banana bread as a vehicle for the pate took me by surprise but it surprisingly works! My second favorite dish of the night. Give me 5 more! Poppyseed steam bun ($12/ea) Love the portion and tang of the house made kimchi. I'm just not a huge fan of the glaze on the beef tongue. Fried rice ($19) As an asian who eats rice with every entree, this is a MUST if you're eating any of the meaty entrees! The housemade spam was a nice touch but tbh I prefer the msg of good ol' SPAM. Zuckerman asparagus ($23) Who knew my favorite dish of the night would be a vegetable dish?! The creamy sauce with the crunch of the macadamia and asparagus... I didn't want it to end! This left me wanting to recreate this dish back home! Pork shoulder chop ($46) Porkchop cooked to perfection! Juicy, savory, and not dry. Loved the tang of the mustard braised cabbage. Was definitely satisfied with the portion. Baked hawaii ($15) *not pictured You can't go to LYC without getting a baked hawaii for dessert! If anything is POG flavored, I'm getting it! The fluffy meringue with light chiffon cake balances out the tangy sorbet really well.

the food was so good but the service was bad we had gotten our food before our drinks and wait a…read morelong time to get out check just poor service and they allowed dogs and there was a dog on the table just nasty and nobody said anything but the food was good though

Came here for 25¢ Wing Wednesday and got a whole experience out of this. This is a cool place to…read morekick back and chill, watching sports while listening to Hawaiian songs and eating yummy food. We got the Garlic Noodles, Pork Belly Taco, Kalbi Short Ribs, and of course the Wings, as well as the Ube Colada and Lychee-tini. The Garlic Noodles were delicious. Couldn't stop going back for more with the yummy Garlic flavor. If you love Garlic, you will definitely love these Noodles. The Pork Belly Tacos were just okay. It was cooked fine, but the flavor was just okay. The Kalbi Short Ribs were also just okay. They were cooked fine, but really had little to no flavor. Definitely have had better. As for the Wings, we got the Pa'ina, Sriracha Honey,Salt and Pepper, Garlic Cilantro, and Spicy Mango. The Pa'ina has Sweet Chili Glaze, but too us was just spicy and didn't really have much flavor beyond that. In comparison, the Sriracha Honey we thought had more flavor besides its heat. The Salt and Pepper was a disappointment. It didn't have much flavor and was actually the least tasty of all of them. It was moist like the rest of them, but wish that the Skin was crispy like you expect Dry Rub Wings to be instead of being soggy. The Garlic Cilantro was a good combination with the Fish Sauce, Cilantro, Garlic, Serrano, and Lime Juice if you like Cilantro. The Spicy Mango was actually no really spicy and had a good Mango flavor to it, not that artificial Mango flavor you get with some things Plus, the Ube Colada was thankfully not too sweet, and was well balanced in Alcohol to drink ratio instead of barely tasting the Alcohol or the Ube. The Lychee-tini was also well balanced in both the Lychee and Alcohol flavor. Overall, great drinks, service, and food. Definitely would come here again and try more yummy food.

This place is the truth. Growing up in Hawaii, I can honestly say Hawaiian food on the mainland…read moreusually doesn't hit the same -- but this spot is a true taste of home. The portions are generous and the plate was full. I got the katsu and BBQ chicken combo -- everything was fire. The chicken was tender, the katsu was crispy and juicy, and they gave a generous amount of mac salad (which most places never do). I usually have to order double mac, but this was more than enough. Food came out fast, fresh, and the prices are great too. 10/10 --top tier. Highly recommend if you're craving real Hawaiian plate lunch.

I saw someone sitting in the back of their car eating Hawaiian barbecue, and he made it look so…read moregood. Like, when you can't even wait to get home, you have to eat it immediately while it's hot. I knew right then it had to be worth trying. I asked where he got it, and he pointed me to a spot just down the street (not to be confused with the other Hawaiian BBQ place close by called Aloha). I pass this place all the time, but the parking is terrible, so I usually just keep driving. Yesterday I happened to be on foot and finally stopped in. I noticed a PASS inspection sticker in the window (isn't it usually an A? I'll Google that later). It's strictly a food shop. No tables, no décor, nothing fancy. Just a big menu on the wall type of place.The menu is simple about 4-5 meat options and a few sides, and you build your combo. I ordered a small plate since I tend to overeat and appreciated that option. I got the chicken katsu with rice and mac salad and it was perfectly portioned. The chicken was great. No notes. The steamed rice was just a little overcooked but still tasty. The mac salad was decent, though I expected a bit more from what seemed like an authentic spot. Oh and of course, the sauce, so good. My only complaint is they need to pack two sauces in the to go bag, not one. Total came to $10.85, which feels like a steal. It completely satisfied me and definitely beats driving all the way to Chipotle (my usual lunch stop) and spending $15-$18. No photo because I was too hungry and ate it in the car. I'm excited to bring my husband back and see what he thinks.

I stopped coming here because they discontinued their croquette musubi. Well today, I checked…read moretheir online order platform and the croquette musubi were back! I placed a togo order and went in to pick it up. The order was ready before the appointed time. I did not get the croquette musubi. It was a gross fried spam musubi smothered in shitty spicy sauce that I did not want. WTF happened to you Kitchen Aloha? No one smothers their musubi with shitty Korean spicy sauce. The whole thing was inedible. This sucks

Underwhelming poke in the Tenderloin…read more Based on the appearance of the bowl, I was expecting bright and fresh flavors, but looks are deceiving. I was disappointed to find the bowl very bland and flavorless. It felt dry. The only sauce was mixed with the salmon pieces and didn't really taste like anything. This left the rest of the bowl lacking flavor and having dry rice. It seems like they just threw in a bunch of random ingredients to take up space in the bowl. I mean, carrots and tortilla strips are definitely interesting choices for a poke bowl. The portion was relatively small for what you pay. The amount of avocado given was just sad. You also aren't able to make adjustments to add other things to the bowl - you're stuck with what is set in the description. For this spot being a very small hole in the wall, I thought I would be noticed and assisted quickly. I was the only person in there but had to wait an unreasonably long time to get my order. I placed the order online long before I walked to the restaurant during my lunch break. When I got there, I sat waiting for probably 10 or so minutes before someone even came out from the back to hand me my food. Maybe their other menu items are better, but I wouldn't recommend Kitchen Aloha for their poke bowls.

I go to taisho 3 times a week, maybe more, they have great food and a better atmosphere. It's a…read moregreat place for any occasion, they have private rooms for karaoke and also open mic at the bar after 9. The crew provides great service and an inviting attitude. We have had birthday parties and private events that go on until closing time. The owner is very kind and involved with his business. Definitely a place you want to try!

AMAZING STAFF 10/10 would recommend!! Music was on point staff was lovely and generous will be…read morecoming back !!

It was my Sunday funday today anTAKOYAKI Five tried octopus…read moreballs, kewpie mayo, ginger. soy glaze, nori, bonito flakes. Then the popular ramen! very good and rich in taste. I thought it was one of the best Raman places I've had. It was quite that evening and not I liked that. The service was fine, the waiter did their job but nothing special. But the experience of the food was so nice!

i desperately needed this…read more pork was the absolute perfect texture and the broth is delectable hands down one of the best ramens in sf

Craving meat so I had to drive out of the city to San Mateo. It's the only place within 20 miles of…read moreus where my wife likes the Mac salad, so it's worth it. I get the short ribs -- they are always meaty, with enough char but not burnt, and great flavor.

Huge portions of Hawaiian food! Everything here was solid and good, but not great. The macaroni…read moresalad was super yummy, and you get a lot of bang for your buck with how much food you get. Short rib (3.5/5) - gets the job done, nothing special. BBQ beef (4/5) - soft, good flavor Chicken Katsu (3.5/5) - huge portion, lots of chicken, but a little dry. Loco moco (3/5) Garlic shrimp (2/5) - with a half order, you only get 6 pieces of shrimp. The shrimp are on the smaller side, and were a little dry. Not too much flavor and a little bland. Food came out quickly! It's more of a casual restaurant so a lot of people were taking food to go.

energy--I give it five stars for pure neighborhood awesomeness. Everything I've had there has been…read moreyummy, with a tropical, laid-back feel. The menu has something for everyone: tacos, smash burgers, salads, banana ice cream sandwiches... and don't even get me started on the drinks. The margaritas and cocktails are so good. They're also incredibly dog-friendly, with dog-positive events that make the place feel even more welcoming. It's the kind of spot you go once and then keep coming back to because it just makes you happy.

The atmosphere of this restaurant is quite an experience. The outdoor seating provides a tropical…read moreand vibrant atmosphere, temporarily concealing the bustling nature of the city. As you enter the building, every room becomes slightly dimmer, gradually transforming the place from tropical paradise to dive bar scenery. The food, though, was pretty mediocre. I ordered the Fried Chicken Sandwich and Fries and just by the looks of it, it already doesn't seem too spectacular. The taste of both were above decent, BUT the price point was a little bit too high for me. The portion size definitely on the smaller side. I did appreciate that these dishes were freshly made - the burger and its juices were steaming hot! They have excellent customer service. We came in during a Trivia Night and it was free to join. The game was very casual, yet entertaining to see the competitive groups. Not sure what the prize was, but it definitely added to the dining experience. But unfortunately as much as I wanted to rate this place higher, the food isn't just on par.