Aloha Eats - Reviews

My favorite spot. I would frequent here multiple times a month. The portions are generous so a normal meal can feed 2 or one very hungry person. Highly recommen... read more My favorite spot. I would frequent here multiple times a month. The portions are generous so a normal meal can feed 2 or one very hungry person. Highly recommend

The best Hawaiian food I’ve ever had. Crazy expensive tho, but worth it. read more The best Hawaiian food I’ve ever had. Crazy expensive tho, but worth it.

Katsu is really good, just that it is slightly thin from my liking read more Katsu is really good, just that it is slightly thin from my liking

Perfect reminder of Hawaii right down to the aloha time they have a sign that says if you have a time crunch maybe this ain’t the spot for ya but that sign pro... read more Perfect reminder of Hawaii right down to the aloha time they have a sign that says if you have a time crunch maybe this ain’t the spot for ya but that sign probably needs to be bigger or easier for staff to direct unruly customers to Happy 20th anniversary!!!

A cute spot for low-key Hawaiian food. Tried the loco moco, spam musubi, and pork katsu bbq beef combo—the food was okay. The wait during lunch was a bit long.... read more A cute spot for low-key Hawaiian food. Tried the loco moco, spam musubi, and pork katsu bbq beef combo—the food was okay. The wait during lunch was a bit long. It’s an option to consider if you’re in the area and want something casual.

Super tasty katsu! Would go often if I lived there! read more Super tasty katsu! Would go often if I lived there!

I’ve been obsessed with this place since 2005. I remain faithful thru 2022. Reminds me of rez food (contemporary Native American). My favorite is Spam musubi, c... read more I’ve been obsessed with this place since 2005. I remain faithful thru 2022. Reminds me of rez food (contemporary Native American). My favorite is Spam musubi, chicken katsu and the macaroni salad. Be warned the musubi is way more filling than it looks.

It's always awesome to find island style plate lunches since we live so far away from our island home. Staff was great, food was awesome. We ordered saimin to e... read more It's always awesome to find island style plate lunches since we live so far away from our island home. Staff was great, food was awesome. We ordered saimin to eat there and ordered plate lunches to go for dinner at our hotel.

Best spam I have ever had!! First time going and I am HOOKED. Small but a lovely spot. read more Best spam I have ever had!! First time going and I am HOOKED. Small but a lovely spot.

This is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. Having lived in Hawaii for 9 years, this is as close to Hawaiian style “local grinds” i have come across s... read more This is one of my favorite places to eat in the city. Having lived in Hawaii for 9 years, this is as close to Hawaiian style “local grinds” i have come across so far. Get the BBQ beef!

Aloha Eats is always consistent in their food quality and preparation. It reminds me of the taste of an L&L like back in the homeland. The food is not blow you... read more Aloha Eats is always consistent in their food quality and preparation. It reminds me of the taste of an L&L like back in the homeland. The food is not blow you away levels of flavor, but, they serve some Hawaiian fast comfort BBQ food staples. If you want better in Chicago, you’ll have to whip it up yourself!???

Over all 8/10I had the Spam musubi ???(use your imagination!!! , and a burger ? . It was my first time trying a musubi and it was pleasantly satisfying. Burger... read more Over all 8/10I had the Spam musubi ???(use your imagination!!! , and a burger ? . It was my first time trying a musubi and it was pleasantly satisfying. Burger was a no for me. But the service was top notch, very friendly, attentive ? ?Food: 4/5

I've had Hawaiian food before, but this was really good. I had the chicken katsu mix and masubi (probably spelling it wrong). The short ribs were really good, a... read more I've had Hawaiian food before, but this was really good. I had the chicken katsu mix and masubi (probably spelling it wrong). The short ribs were really good, and the katsu was fried perfectly. I had never had spam before and was interested in the masubi. It was really good! It wasn't as salty as I heard spam was. I actually ordered from them again on doordash and tried the double chicken, and the teriyaki chicken was good as well!

I ordered the barbecue chicken lunch plate and it was really good. It came with rice and pasta salad. I also got their Pineapple orange drink. The brand on the... read more I ordered the barbecue chicken lunch plate and it was really good. It came with rice and pasta salad. I also got their Pineapple orange drink. The brand on the can was Aloha maid. I'd definitely come back here againFood: 4/5

Nothing fancy, but just authentic and welcoming, and owner IS from Hawaii, not a chain or a franchise read more Nothing fancy, but just authentic and welcoming, and owner IS from Hawaii, not a chain or a franchise

The food was so good and well worth the wait. It is definitely made-to-order. I had the chicken katsu which was crunchy and flavorful. My sister got the mix pla... read more The food was so good and well worth the wait. It is definitely made-to-order. I had the chicken katsu which was crunchy and flavorful. My sister got the mix plate and was as equally impressed (unfortunately I didn't get a picture of hers). The cashier was friendly and helpful. I will certainly be back the next time I'm in Chicago.

First time diner, stopped here for lunch. We ordered chicken/beef combo, Pork/beef combo meals and spam musubi. That's the Spam Sushi type roll. The food is del... read more First time diner, stopped here for lunch. We ordered chicken/beef combo, Pork/beef combo meals and spam musubi. That's the Spam Sushi type roll. The food is delicious! The restaurant seems to have a great turnaround. The service from the young lady behind the counter was pleasant, knowledgeable and patient. When I'm in the area, this is a must stop.

Came here many years ago without really knowing the city and was so excited to stumble upon it after moving to the area! This place has not changed at all in th... read more Came here many years ago without really knowing the city and was so excited to stumble upon it after moving to the area! This place has not changed at all in the best way. The food is still just as fresh and different! I love this place because it explicitly says it does not serve pineapple or poke… the Americanized stereotypes of Hawaiian cuisine. It does, however, boast a huge menu of interesting dishes and sauces! The tofu katsu is breaded/fried and comes with a delicious sweet/tangy sauce. The mochiko chicken has a really nice texture (doesn’t taste too fried more like broasted) and is really good with a side of teriyaki sauce. The BBQ chicken is grilled and that has great flavor! Really loved the hurricane fries (don’t skip), the Tofu Katsu, Mochiko Chicken, and the Shrimp with BBQ chicken plate (not pictured)!!

Fantastic experience and delicious food. The menu is extensive and if you haven’t been to Hawaii (like me) make sure to ask questions. We got the hurricane frie... read more Fantastic experience and delicious food. The menu is extensive and if you haven’t been to Hawaii (like me) make sure to ask questions. We got the hurricane fries, pork katsu curry, spam loco moco and spam katsu musubi. Hurricane fries were delicious and a decently sized portion. The sauce X furikake combo straight slapped. Pork katsu was delicious and honestly PLENTIFUL. I mean we’re talking like 2/3 meals no joke. I ordered a side of curry and gravy. Curry was on the spicier end and tbh was my favorite. The gravy was also very good, tangy but on the sweeter side. Wish they could do half half on the katsu but it’s served on the side. Loco Moco was good and looked delicious. Didn’t try it personally so can’t say a lot more ha. The drinks were fantastic. I mean truly delicious in flavor but not overwhelmingly sweet like most sodas. Also as my friend said, the spam is “literally a block of rice” so don’t order it as a side thinking it’ll be tiny . Will definitely be back and this time, hopefully try some of the less fried stuff on the menu ha

The absolute best. They are very flexible with your order (all mac salad, all the time) and though delivery doesn't always go well, they will make things right.... read more The absolute best. They are very flexible with your order (all mac salad, all the time) and though delivery doesn't always go well, they will make things right. They have very generous portions and wonderful staff and I love everything about them. The BBQ mix plate is easily three meals if you make more rice at home. Other plate lunches are at least two meals. Mahalo!

Chicken katsu and the bbq beef are always great. Best mac salad in Chicago. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Price per person: $10–20 read more Chicken katsu and the bbq beef are always great. Best mac salad in Chicago. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Service: Dine in Price per person: $10–20

As someone from O’ahu born n raised, living in the Midwest is a nightmare because I can never find food from home. Aloha eats is my savior fr. The katsu sauce b... read more As someone from O’ahu born n raised, living in the Midwest is a nightmare because I can never find food from home. Aloha eats is my savior fr. The katsu sauce broke da mout faaaaa realz, tastes just like L&L and Lilihas sauce. A lot of Hawaiian places will bread the Katsu Japanese style, but these guys bread it Hawaiian style so it stays crispier longer. They also use dark meat, which is the way to do it in the islands. Hoouuu the Mac salad is BDM cuz taste like dakine any manini plate lunch place. I like try the Portuguese sausage egg and rice cause I haven’t found Hawaiian style Portuguese sausage anywhere here yet. Cheeehu guyz much love. Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 Price per person: $10–20 Recommended dishes: Spam Musubi, Pork Katsu Lunch Plate, Macaroni Salad, Pork Katsu, Spam Loco Moco, Curry Chicken Katsu

Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5 read more Food: 5 Service: 5 Atmosphere: 5