I've had this place bookmarked over since they opened and finally got a chance to eat here after a omiyage trip for my Hawaii friends at Trader Joe's.
We ordered a Garlic Mochiko and Spicy Mochiko bowl both with brown rice. I was a bit surprised that we were asked to pay additional for steamed veggies. I thought that veggies would be automatic but nope, its just for the chicken and rice. The cashier also sneakily upsold me on sauce for both bowls I wasn't paying attention and assumed that it was part of the meal.. So right off of the bat I was not a fan of this place being upsold on veggies and sauce..
I am going to be honest and say that the food underwhelmed me.I felt that the standalone bowls are an incomplete meal without the aforementioned upcharge veggies and sauces.It was good mochiko chicken however I feel that the sauces were a little lacking. It is unfair for me to compare the chicken and sauce to the 808 garlic chicken powerhouses back home but unfortunately the tastebuds have a mind of their own and told me that its was just a jab-da-mout and not broke-da-mout good.
The grilled bowls that a few other patrons ordered looked much more appetizing and a better value.If I am very back in the area I'd be more inclined to try something from the grilled side of the menu.
The jury is still out on this place for me.