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| - My wife and I love trying new restaurants, and this was probably the best initial experience I've ever had. The service and food we're both topnotch, and very unexpected for a new restaurant.
The food was probably the best example of casual Hawaiian I can think of, and I've eaten at almost all of the local spots. The chicken katsu was crispy, but not burnt, and juicy inside. The spicy chicken had a great kick, and was served with sauteed onions (also cooked in the sauce) and chives for garnish. The macaroni salad was creamy and tangy, without that common curdled stickiness. The rice and veggies were also great, but to be fair those are hard to get wrong.
We were greeted by two young ladies wearing leis at the counter, and they were helpful while not being too pushy with our ordering. The menu is definitely vast for a venue of this size, and it took awhile to sort through the offerings. I ordered a half & half combo, and my wife ordered a small portion of chicken katsu (which seemed to be a regular portion, and came with rice), and out order totaled about $18! It was ready in about 5 minutes and was brought to our table.
The restaurant was very clean, and it has a cohesive look to it. It's thoroughly decorated in kitschy Hawaiian, and it's bright and inviting. There are numerous banners and menu pictures to help newcomers find something they'd like. My only suggestion is that they make more room for the lids and stress, as the fountain is right next to the register, and I had to squeeze in next to someone who was placing an order.
Overall great experience! We will definitely come again. Best of luck to these guys!
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