Ugh. Thought this place would be better given all the reviews. I would like to think they had someone random working the kitchen or just a really off day but this was not good. The Korean beef chimichanga was completely lacking flavour for the beef, the rice was waaaay over cooked and not seasoned - it was supposed to be kimchi rice, no beans or cheese in the burrito itself. It was just all rice and nothing else inside. Lastly the enchilada sauce was devoid of gochujang or seasoning. It’s actually hard to imagine that it could be this bad and really hope it was just a bad day. I did feel the need to share.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 1
Service: 5
Awesome lunch shop with high quality food! We had the truffle beef stew with ulu mac salad and it was so rich, flavorful, tender and filling. It was so good we didn't even get a photo...!
Paper boxes makes for a sustainable take out option, especially if you have your own utensils.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Recommended dishes
Beef Stew
WOW! The Crispy Korean Turkey and Kimchi Waffles with sesame syrup and gochujang butter were one of the most amazing roadside meals I have ever had in my life. Rotating menu featuring local ingredients. I got to the car and ate everything immediately and am writing this review before I leave it was so good. Mahalo! 🤙
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Absolutely delicious! I loved getting this amazing gourmet meal in this takeout format.
Note: they do not sell beverages of any kind.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$20–30
Food: 5
Service: 5
Best food I’ve had on the big island! We ordered a seafood stew and a curry chicken salad sandwich. The seafood was so fresh, delicious and full of variety. The curry chicken had such a wonderful depth of flavours! If you visit Hilo, do not miss this place!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$30–50
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 5
Amazing flavors on the Big Island
A couple months ago doing research, I came across Aloha Mondays.
It's a catering company that also offers lunch and dinner takeout with a menu that changes weekly using locally-grown ingredients. On the big island last week we included a stop there in our plans, and boy are we glad we did!
We got these two dishes and shared them, amazing!
Left dish in the photo Kulana Steak Sandwich - made with Mushrooms & Melted Swiss Cheese, Sautéed Bell Peppers & Onion. Does purple things are BBQ 'Uala Chips.
Right side of photo is their Shredded Chicken Wet Burrito - served with Chipotle Enchilada Sauce, Rice, Beans & Cheese and includes sides of Pineapple Pico de Gallo & Cilantro-Scallion Sour Cream
If the Big Island (Hawaii) is in your travel plans, I highly recommend getting on their mailing list - and plan a meal (or more) for take-out there. If it's nice weather, we found great picnic tables at Queen Likiokalani Gardens on Hilo Bay.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Dinner
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 4
Ono grindz. Found this spot on a random internet search while in Hilo. Glad I did, because I had some of the best food during my time in the Big Island. My party ordered the ahi fish & chips, the pork & peas plate, and the ulu cheesecake. Since there's no dining area, we drove to nearby Hilo Brewing Co. to have some local brews to go with our food. Wish I had more space in my stomach to try the rest of their weekly menu. Too good.
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Food: 5
Service: 5
Atmosphere: 3
Wish I could give 10 stars.
The menu is incredible! I am told it changes weekly (this week they had some St Patrick Day inspired food). I ordered the Korean chicken and waffles with gojuchang butter and sesame syrup. It was out of this world good! One of those dishes I'll dream about. My husband got the tahitian Lime shrimp and rice and slaw. It was light and delicious! But the real star of the show is the lady at the counter who made my little girl happy. My 5 year old daughter was feeling extremely under the weather today and just wanted a grilled cheese sandwich. After reading the menu to my daughter and her not wanting any of it, I was planning on going somewhere else for her sandwich. But I didn't have to because the lady working said she'd see what she could do and made her a grilled cheese. The way my daughter's eyes lit up when she saw her sandwich was priceless. She was so happy. And she felt so much better afterwards! If only we didn't live on O'ahu, we'd be back! A huge mahalo!
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
Hidden gem !!! This food was tasty and clean I would definitely come back again. There is no sit down over here and the menu always changes you can see the current one on there website. I had the Spanish rice loco moço, it was really tasty and original never had one like it before.
Service
Take out
Meal type
Lunch
Price per person
$10–20
I'm so happy I found this place while staying in Hilo! I got the Beef Wellington and Pesto Salmon Salad. Both were delicious and cooked well! I wish this was in LA. If I were to come back to Hilo I would definitely go again. Really wish I was able to try more dishes since they switch every week. Don't believe there's a sit down but with COVID19 take out is much preferred. There's a few parking spots in the back and you can order online as well
