Aloha Kitchen

One of my favorite breakfast places we have been to and top three best egg Benedict’s ever, the house made Kalua Pork. Service was great, helpful, and polite. Food was truly amazing!

My family and I came here about three weeks ago, and I’m still thinking about how amazing our experience was. Life got busy, but I knew I had to come back and leave a review because this place truly deserves it. My husband insisted we try this breakfast spot, and I’m so glad I agreed. From the food to the service, everything exceeded our expectations. There was about a 30-minute wait, but it was absolutely worth it. Honestly, even the wait was entertaining because the host kept everyone engaged while calling names — you’ll understand exactly what I mean if you visit! Once we were seated, we were greeted right away and our server was attentive from the start. The food also came out surprisingly quickly considering how busy they were. One of my favorite moments was when our pancakes arrived. The host actually held a light over my pancake so I could take a picture. It was such a funny and unique moment that I had never experienced before, and it made the experience even more memorable. We ordered a variety of items from the menu, and every single dish was delicious. I had the Soufflé Coco Macnut Pancake, while my daughter ordered the Soufflé Apple Àlamode Pancake. OMG, both were incredible! The pancakes were perfectly light and fluffy, and had amazing flavors. My husband ordered the Loco Moco and said it was the best he’s ever had. Even the French toast was absolutely delicious. You can really tell this place puts care into both the food and the customer experience. If you’re considering trying this spot, do it — the wait is worth it, and I can confidently say this was one of the best breakfast experiences we’ve had. We'll definitely be back again.

Definitely a quiet, hole-in-the-wall establishment known for its long lines, but the soufflé pancakes 🥞 and burgers 🍔 are an absolute must to get a true taste of the local flavor. Join the many who leave feeling full, satisfied, and ready to return or share their experience with others. A perfect spot for both tourists and locals alike.

Amazing souffle pancakes!!! Either get there early or wait for an opening. We arrived at 6:23am and were the first on the list. Literally within 10 minutes there was crowd outside waiting behind us. My wife had the egg Sammy and loved it. The waffle was good too.

My friend has been loyal customer for years and I finally understand the magic. My favorite meal was Sakura Souffle pancake (seasonal flavor) and Lobster Eggs Benedict. The Sakura cream was so heavenly! It's literally plate licking good. Do yourself a favor and just get a cup to go. I may just plan my vacations around their seasonal offering! I don't think it's mentioned enough, but their perfectly seasoned breakfast potatoes were next level! Extra crispy without being burnt and still fluffy on the inside. Above all, the hospitality and service was top notch. Shout out to David for his energy and humor at 7:30am. Also, love how he tried to keep the wait list moving by pairing up single diners in one table for an impromptu eat with strangers experience. (Kudos to the willing customers!)

Aloha Kitchen on Ena Road was a standout brunch experience that perfectly blended Japanese culinary finesse with Hawaiian heart. The highlight was definitely the souffle pancakes, which were incredibly light and fluffy in apple, sakura, and berry flavors. On the savory side, the Wagyu Loco Moco was absolutely sublime, featuring high-quality beef that melted in our mouths. We especially loved the rich, demi-glace style gravy that added a sophisticated depth to the savory spam fried rice. While the food was exceptional, the wait times can be a bit frustrating if you arrive during the peak brunch window of 10:00 AM to noon. We found that the best strategy is to sign up on the waitlist immediately and then take a short walk to the nearby ABC Store. This quick twenty-minute excursion makes the time pass much faster and ensures you're back just in time for a truly memorable meal.

We waited over an hour to eat here, from 10:00 am to about 11:00 am. The wait itself was expected, but it is definitely something to keep in mind. A lot of people recommend arriving before opening to put your name down, which I would also suggest. When our table was ready, a staff member called names from the list and tried to make a joke or pun for each one. Sometimes it was funny, but other times it felt a bit awkward. At one point, he couldn’t pronounce someone’s name and said “come on in a name I can’t pronounce.” Some people laughed, but others seemed a little annoyed. For food, we ordered the beef patty loco moco, açaí bowl, lobster eggs benedict, and coco macnut soufflé pancakes. The loco moco had a nice gravy and the rice paired well with it. The lobster eggs benedict was well made and tasted good, especially the eggs. The coco macnut pancakes were very heavy on the coconut flavor, which was a bit overwhelming for me. The açaí bowl tasted good but the portion was small. One thing to note is that each person is required to order a dish. Our total ended up being over $100, so it is on the pricier side. Overall, the food was decent, but not worth waiting an hour. There are better options out there.

Aloha this gem is a Really good local spot. Food is amazing staff is nice and friendly. No reservations but when you arrive add your name to the list and they will call you. It is a bit of a wait but not too long. If you have Littles, bring a snack while you wait once inside they bring your food pretty quick once you order . The busiest time seems to be in the morning, after 10:30 or 11 it seems to slow down. We ordered the strawberry banana soufflé pancake, which was so fluffy and sweet. I did order a side of coconut sauce to go with it. It’s really light and refreshing. I also ordered the bacon and egg breakfast sandwich which was really good. I really enjoyed the food and the servers that were our really nice food tasted very fresh and had lots of flavor leaving this review so I can definitely come back when I come to the islands. Make sure to stop by if you’re in Honolulu near Waikiki Beach. Oh last plug the potatoes are so good. We doubled back for more before we left order make sure To order of them. Mahalo.

The breakfast we had here was wonderful. I was worried at first due to the crowd of people waiting and the long sign-up sheet for a table, but we got in within about 20min of putting our name down. The servers were all incredibly nice, one even offered to take a picture of our party for us. The food was amazing and came out super fast. I got the Ono meal kit for a more traditional, savory breakfast. The breakfast potatoes were seasoned amazingly, the protuguese sausage was well cooked, and the eggs were made exactly to order. I thought the prices were decent for what we got. I am tempted to come back here for breakfast every day of our trip! 😋

My wife and I have a rule on vacation you can’t eat at chain restaurants or eat at the same place twice. This place popped up with good reviews. It didn’t disappoint. Food was good. Staff was super friendly and funny. Only downside is it is small so there can be a wait.