John Axume

I am a pancake fiend! Nothing like a decadent stack of flap jacks. It's one of my go to breakfasts for Father's Day and my birthday. So when I came across the pictures of these macadamia nut pancakes, I immediately bookmarked the page and patiently waited to turn 47. This stack did NOT disappoint! The cream on top is like that of a French cream pastry puff, only much thicker. Not very sweet, but just sweet enough. The Macadamia nut pieces added a wonderful fragrance and texture too. Its very thick and a good portion-I didn't need to ask for extra! The stacks themselves were VERY fluffy and had a chewy, mochi-like consistency and flavor. Very delicious indeed! My wife got the charshu beef and pork loco moco plate which was also VERY yummy. Tasty gravy and great portions for both (prices are fair too). The place is small, but there is outdoor seating for large parties. The interior is a pot-luck of decorations and there is a laminated picture menu up front. This is a homegrown business that is rough around the edges. But if you like great, unique pancakes, this joint is a must hit!

David Lai

I’ve had this place bookmarked for a while after seeing it pop up on social media, and I finally made it over this afternoon. First impression was solid. There were a lot of people both outside and inside, which is usually a good sign. One thing I didn’t expect was that it’s actually a sit-down restaurant with table service. I thought it was more of a counter spot, but that wasn’t an issue. This is an independently owned Hawaiian place with a menu that’s bigger than your standard Hawaiian BBQ joint. You’ll find all the classics like rice plates, veggies, mac salad, chicken katsu, pork and beef teriyaki, but they also have more options than most similar spots. I went with the two-item plate and chose chicken katsu and a pork dish the server recommended. I asked about swapping rice for double mac salad, but there’s a $1.50 upcharge, so I went with double veggies instead. The total came out to just over $20. Takeout took about 20 minutes, which was reasonable considering how busy they were. When I picked up the plate, I expected it to feel a little heavier for the price. It wasn’t light, but it wasn’t as filling as I thought it would be. Once home, the food looked good. The veggies were the standout. Fresh, not overcooked, and generous since I ordered double. The mac salad tasted good but was on the small side. For a Hawaiian place, I could’ve easily used more. The pork dish was flavorful and moist and paired well with the sauce they provided. The sauce tasted like a house-made teriyaki style and was actually one of the best parts of the meal. The chicken katsu, unfortunately, was a bit dry and smaller than expected. A couple more pieces would’ve made a big difference. Overall, the food was decent, but the portions, especially the protein, felt a little light for a $20+ plate. I was hungry going in and could finish it easily, but I wasn’t stuffed. Service was great, the staff was friendly, and parking was easy even with how busy it was. I also noticed some other dishes around the room that looked better than what I ordered, so I’d definitely try something different next time, possibly dining in instead of takeout. For now, I’d give it three stars. Good flavors, good people, and solid Hawaiian comfort food. I just wish the portions were a bit more generous for the price.

Angela Macias

Small place packed when it's busy hard to find table to sit and eat comfortably. Better to go SERVICE IS FAST AND ON POINT. 👍 THAT CREAMY SWEET CUSTARD IN TOP OF FRENCH TOAST WAS PERFECT 😋. HASH BROWNS 👍 BEER👍 BBQ PORK 👍.

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Gracie Fryer

My daughter got the loco moco and I got the macadamia nut pancakes. The location is small, but they made it work. My group of 5 ate outside. I preferred the loco moco vs the macadamia nut pancakes. Although the pancakes were plentiful, the "secret cream sauce" was bland, the pancakes were over cooked, edges burnt, and the macadamia nuts were stale. Things happen, and it's not going to deter me from giving them another shot. Could be someone's bad day. I'll go back and give them another try the next time I'm in California.

Nijat Behbudov

Decent loco moco & veggies on rice! Inside reminded me of small Hawaii cafes. Nice atmosphere and good service.

James Hsu

Good Hawaiian food. Better than L&L. I feel like menu has been reduced from what I remember years back. Still, the macadamia pancake is worth coming here for.

Jeff Cruz

Good breakfast spot. Simple, homestyle interior. Additional seating outside. The Hawaiian style food was good. Definitely the recommend the loco moco. Big portions too. Service was good. Friendly staff. Small parking lot on the side.

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Abagail Stirling

We had the famous pancakes macadamia not very good very mushy. We had the pork Fried Rice.That was pretty good.my mom had to use bathroom they didn't have one available. Wouldn't go back but we're glad we had it one time.

Jason Geez

Why would this restaurant have burgers that are huge which is good, delicious, but not serve hamburgers on the weekends? Everyone wants the huge burgers and it's not always available even though honestly the volcano burger is 1 of the best things in the restaurant. Talking about missing on what they think the community wants but other than that (fire whoever made that decision) it's good. Make the burgers everyday ✊️!!!

Joe Soria

I wanted to like it, I really did. But just some things about the food and service that kinda left me bummed out. I went to AFF around two weeks ago after a brief hike, so I came with an appetite. Me and my buddy both ordered an Island Plate with different entrees, he got chicken and I got beef. He also ordered the spam musubi and I the macadamia nut pancakes. The food unfortunately was the disappointing part of the visit. The only food item that we ordered that was hot was the spam musubi. The beef, chicken, veggies, even the pancakes were pretty lukewarm at most. The beef especially was disappointing because it was very chewy, pieces of fat were still on the beef so I had to chew a lot in order to not choke. The decor is nice and fitting for a restaurant and the flavors of said lukewarm food were good. I just couldn’t get past the temperature of the food and the chewy beef.

Christina Hoang

The breakfast platter with the Portuguese sausages, eggs and loco moco was delish but as soon as I took a bite of the pancakes something was off! The bottom of one of the pancakes is completely burnt! Awful :(

R K

This place have been deteorating in food quality and taste. I had recommended alot of people to this spot in Alhambra I had the worst breakfast last weekend. I ordered Kalbi plate because Loco Loco, Char-shu and Pig.. was not available. Kalbi was 90% Fat and little meat masked in dark sauce. In addition, we've ordered a plate of pancake. . I can't pinpoint the difference but something changed when served. Been coming for special events and the craving for the food here. And the past year we've been disappointed with the food.

M L Ramos

You know that feeling when you're excited to try a new place, but the experience just falls flat? That's exactly what happened here. The food was a letdown, starting with the Kalua pork, which was so salty it was hard to enjoy. The pancakes were the worst part of the order, and the macaroni salad didn't have much flavor. It seems the macadamia nuts might have been old and stale, too. But the worst part was the service. From the moment you walked in, the cashier with glasses was pushy and rude. Even after I mentioned it was out first time there, she continued to rush us. The other young lady with orange hair kept repeating that there was no teriyaki sauce, which was confusing and unnecessary. When the food arrived in to-go boxes even though my receipt said it was for "here," the same cashier was apathetic and didn't seem to care. Unfortunately, this experience was frustrating and disappointing, especially when you're looking to enjoy a taste of the islands. With so many other local spots that offer better food and service, it's hard to imagine giving this place a second chance.