Food & Dining

Aloha Direct distributes Hawaiian foods and goods from Hawaiʻi. Maikaʻi Foods is a catering service for Hawaiian cuisine. Patricia White’s kitchen continues the spirit of her former Roanoke shop, Kona Koffeehouse — island plates and aloha for SW Virginia ʻohana. Pop-up and catering kitchen, not a walk-in storefront.

Roanoke, VAKamaʻāinawww.facebook.com/bambam.penipinscher

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Aloha Kine Grindz

Tallmadge / Akron drive-thru Hawaiian comfort food restaurant owned by Denise Malong.

Tallmadge, OHKamaʻāinasignalakron.org/aloha-kine-grindz-hawaiian-comfort-food-akron

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Aloha Kitchen

Family-owned Hawaiian plate-lunch restaurant at the Pee Dee State Farmers Market in Florence, serving katsu, kalua pig, teriyaki, and island comfort food.

Florence, SCKamaʻāinawww.alohakitchensc.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Aloha Made BBQ

Fairhope Hawaiian BBQ / plate-lunch operation run by Niu & Raquel Faiupu, bringing Oʻahu home cooking to the Gulf Coast (VFW / truck circuit).

Fairhope, ALKamaʻāinaalohamadebbq.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Aloha To Go BBQ

Multi-location Hawaiian BBQ restaurants in Seminole and Palm Harbor serving family recipes from Hawaiʻi, known locally for Maui wildfire fundraisers.

Seminole, FLKamaʻāinaalohatogo.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Alohana Hawaiian Grill

Ankeny Hawaiian/Polynesian grill owned by Nay Baccam, long-running Des Moines metro staple.

Ankeny, IAKamaʻāinawww.desmoinesregister.com/story/news/local/ankeny/2014/02/04/local-business-spotlight-restaurant-brightens-winter-with-savory-polynesian-food/5181157

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Aunty Maile’s

Torrance/Gardena Hawaiian restaurants (Aunty Maile’s, Island Rootz Cafe, Aloha Platez) under current owners Kai & Junko Tsukiyama with Oʻahu / Hawaiʻi Island / Kauaʻi family ties.

Torrance, CAKamaʻāinaislandrootzcafe.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Broken Mouth

Downtown LA restaurant from chef-owner Tim Lee, local Hawaiʻi boy born/raised Kaimukī, Oʻahu.

Downtown LA, CAKamaʻāinawww.eatbrokenmouth.com/meetcheflee

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Capital Musubi

An AAPI-owned Hawaiian kitchen in Chantilly and Tysons Corner (McLean), serving supersize musubi, poke bowls, and rice bowls.

Chantilly, VAIsland Rootscapitalmusubi.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Da Local Boy

Chicago Loop (and Highwood café) Hawaiian restaurant from Nate Domingo, known for NYT/best-restaurant buzz.

Chicago Loop, ILKamaʻāinablockclubchicago.org/2026/04/15/da-local-boy-the-loops-hawaiian-food-hotspot-named-one-of-nyts-best-restaurants

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Faka's Island Grill

A Santa Ana island / Hawaiian BBQ kitchen founded by David Pese, grown from a taco cart into 4th Street Market, with later rooms in Torrance and Long Beach.

Santa Ana, CAPacific Islanderwww.fakasislandgrill.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Fresh Off Da Boat

A Sacramento Polynesian kitchen by Chef T (Muagututia Tuala-Tamaalelagi) and Jacinta Seiuli of American Samoa — fusion plates that reclaim “fresh off the boat.”

Sacramento, CAPacific Islandercheft-freshoffdaboat.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Generations Kitchen

A Hawaiian family kitchen in Las Vegas serving plate lunch, poke, and island breakfasts, grown from pop-ups and a truck into a storefront.

Las Vegas, NVKānaka ʻŌiwigenerationskitchenvegas.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Grind Wit Tryz

A Portland Hawaiian-style kitchen from Tryzen Patricio of ʻEwa Beach; parents publicly from the Philippines.

Portland, ORKamaʻāina(971) 865-5160 grindwittryz.square.site

Bakeries & sweets · Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hapa Bakes

Arizona custom bakery of Polynesian/Asian-inspired desserts by Abigail Andrade.

Phoenix, AZKamaʻāinawww.hapabakes.com/about

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hapa Food Co

Mesa and North Phoenix Hawaiian restaurants from Leslie Zander’s multigenerational cook family (father = Uncle Boy).

Mesa & Phoenix, AZKamaʻāinawww.phoenixnewtimes.com/food-drink/popular-phoenix-hawaiian-restaurant-opens-second-valley-location-22115794

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Hawaiian BBQ

Amherst / Niagara Falls Blvd Hawaiian BBQ grown from food truck to brick-and-mortar by Guam-raised co-founder Freda Pleto.

Amherst, NYPacific Islanderhawaiianbbqbuffalo.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hawaiian Hoosier

Ellettsville Hawaiian snack shack and restaurant bringing island flavor to Monroe County.

Ellettsville, INKamaʻāinahawaiian-hoosier.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hawaiian Style BBQ

Family-owned Hawaiian BBQ restaurant (and truck) in Augusta serving poke, plate lunch, and island comfort food from recipes the Kamaes grew up with in Hawaiʻi.

Augusta, GAKamaʻāinawww.hawaiianbbqaugusta.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hello Hilo

Hawaiian-inspired restaurant in Gainesville from the Taira / King’s Hawaiian family, serving island-style eats and sips with Hilo bakery lineage.

Gainesville, GAKamaʻāinawhatnow.com/atlanta/restaurants/hello-hilo-brings-aloha-spirit-to-gainesville

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Howzit Hawaiian Kitchen

Schertz (San Antonio metro) Hawaiian kitchen from the Honolulu Tottori family, open since Nov 2024.

Schertz, TXKamaʻāinahowzithawaiiankitchen.com/ourstory

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hukilau

San Jose Hawaiian restaurant founded by Kurt (Kapaʻa), Al (ʻEwa Beach), Eric (Hilo), later Rodney (Honolulu).

San Jose, CAKamaʻāinadahukilau.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hula Hands

Anchorage Hawaiian restaurants (Mountain View + Fireweed) founded by Native Hawaiian siblings Bill Hoʻopai & Charlene Goeas with Kaneohe family recipes; listed Native Hawaiian Organization–owned.

Anchorage, AKKānaka ʻŌiwihulahands.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hula’s

Williston oil-patch town Asian Hawaiian BBQ / pizzeria & grill from Jerry & Sandy Wong.

Williston, NDKamaʻāinawww.newsdakota.com/2019/02/22/hulas-fire-grill-bringing-unique-cuisine-to-jamestown

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Huli Huli Hawaiian Rotisserie

Lower East Side Hawaiian rotisserie / fried chicken takeout from Noreetuh partners Jin Ahn & Chung Chow.

New York, NYKamaʻāinawww.theinfatuation.com/new-york/reviews/huli-huli

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Hānai Hawaiian BBQ

Hawaiian plate lunch and poke residency inside Buffalo Brewing Co., owned by David Delaney.

Buffalo, NYIsland Rootsstepoutbuffalo.com/new-the-only-hawaiian-plate-lunch-in-town-is-hiding-in-this-local-craft-brewery

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

IMUA Hawaiian Style Restaurant

Lewiston Hawaiian-style restaurant from Junior Lacuesta (to Lewiston 2011); not Mo’ Bettahs.

Lewiston, IDKamaʻāinaimualcv.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Island Style Cafe

Santee (San Diego area) Hawaiian cafe from a Big Island family (Mom Terri born & raised Hawaiian; Dad Juan from Kona / Four Seasons Hualālai).

Santee, CAKamaʻāinaislandstylecafe.com

Plate lunch & poke · Restaurants

It's Raw Poke Shop

A San Diego Ocean Beach poke shop connected to the Laroza cousins and Chase Andrew Kalani Cruz, with island roots cited in public materials.

San Diego, CAKamaʻāina(619) 564-8421 itsrawpokeshop.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Kalani’s Hawaiian Style Cafe

Hawaiian-style cafe in Phenix City (Columbus GA metro) grown from food truck to brick-and-mortar, serving island plates from an Oʻahu-raised kitchen.

Phenix City, ALKamaʻāinawww.ledger-enquirer.com/living/food-drink/article302006984.html

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Kalei's Kitchenette

A San Diego kitchen tied to Andy Mangiduyos of Lahaina — island cooking on the mainland.

San Diego, CAKamaʻāinawww.kaleiskitchenette.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Kanak Attack

Boise/Treasure Valley Hawaiian catering and food truck (Meridian Pineapple Express brick closed) from Mike Mohica & Damon Baugh who grew up in Hawaiʻi.

Boise, IDKamaʻāinawww.kanak.co

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Kanin

Ravenswood Filipino-Hawaiian bodega eatery by Julius Tacadena, selling out island plates.

Chicago, ILKamaʻāinaeatkanin.com/about

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Kanoa’s Hawaiian Grill

St. Louis-area Hawaiian food truck run by Chastin Kanoa Okalani & Lindsay Okalani, serving island plates.

St. Louis, MOKamaʻāinakanoashawaiiangrill.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Kau Kau PDX

A Portland Hawaiian kitchen from Tracee and Brandon Hirahara of Oʻahu.

Portland, ORKamaʻāina(503) 970-1577 www.kaukaupdx.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Kauai Family Restaurant

A long-running Seattle Hawaiian eatery: kalua pig, laulau, saimin, and other local plates from Peter Buza and daughter Randi.

Seattle, WAKānaka ʻŌiwiwww.kauaifamilyrestaurant.co

Catering · Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Kealoha’s BBQ

Denver BBQ kiosk/catering from Robert “Kealoha” & Krystie Campbell, family business from Hilo with Merrie Monarch origins.

Denver, COKamaʻāinawww.kealohasbbq.com/about

Plate lunch & poke · Restaurants

Keoki’s Hawaiian BBQ

Marina plate-lunch kitchen from George S. Manabe Jr. — born Honolulu, 38 years in Hawaiʻi, 20 years in plate-lunch kitchens.

Marina, CAKamaʻāina(831) 809-8644 keokis.wixsite.com/khbmarina

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Kimo’s Hawaiian BBQ

Albuquerque brick + truck Hawaiian BBQ from James “Kimo” Strange since ~2013.

Albuquerque, NMKamaʻāinawww.krqe.com/new-mexico-living/food-truck-friday-with-kimos-hawaiian-bbq

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Le Umu Las Vegas

Samoan-owned restaurant and catering in Las Vegas — family church kitchen revived, plate lunch and umu food.

Las Vegas, NVPacific Islander(702) 412-6593 leumulv.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Legends Pacific Island Grill

Family-owned Pacific Island grill in Greer serving Guam / CHamoru-style fiesta plates, island BBQ, kelaguen, and Hawaiian plate-lunch favorites.

Greer, SCPacific Islanderlegendspacificislandgrill.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Liholiho Yacht Club

San Francisco restaurant from chef-owner Ravi Kapur, born in Hawaiʻi with Native Hawaiian–Chinese mother; heritage-driven menu.

San Francisco, CAKānaka ʻŌiwilycsf.com/blogs/news/chef-owner-ravi-kapur

Plate lunch & poke · Restaurants

Locals Hawaiian Style Poke

A Las Vegas poke shop tied to Justin, who grew up in Hawaiʻi and brings island-style poke to the mainland.

Las Vegas, NVKamaʻāina(725) 310-5040 localshawaiianstyle.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Mana Hawaiian Fusion

Phoenix/Queen Creek Hawaiian fusion food truck and catering; site owned/operated framing.

Phoenix, AZKānaka ʻŌiwimanahawaiianfusion.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Manoa

Somerville kitchen/poke shop founded with Samoan chef-owner Devynne Fuga Ah-Mai and HI-tied founding team.

Somerville, MAPacific Islandermanoa.fish

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Maui Chop House

Long Island Hawaiian food truck (former Rocky Point brick closed) from the Louis family with multi-gen Maui/Molokaʻi plantation roots.

Long Island, NYIsland Rootsgreaterlongisland.com/maui-chophouse-is-closing-in-rocky-point-shifting-to-food-truck-business

Catering · Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Mila's Kitchen Hawaiʻi

A Hawaiian-owned culinary shop in Brea led by Chef Charles Akau IV of Līhuʻe, Kauaʻi — catering, island plates, and community tables.

Brea, CAKānaka ʻŌiwiwww.milaskitchenhawaii.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Mo' Bettahs

A mainland Hawaiian BBQ company founded in Bountiful by brothers Kimo and Kalani Mack of Oʻahu, with kitchens across several states.

Bountiful, UTKānaka ʻŌiwimobettahs.com

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Mochiko

A Hawaiian restaurant known for mochiko chicken, poke, Spam musubi, and plate-lunch classics, grown from a market stall and truck into a storefront.

Charlottesville, VAKamaʻāinamochikorestaurant.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Ni Armor's Hawaiian and Polynesian BBQ

Family-owned drive-thru Hawaiian and Polynesian BBQ in Pittsboro — kālua pork, short ribs, Spam musubi, and house Polynesian sauces from the Lauano ʻohana.

Pittsboro, NCPacific Islander(919) 704-8055 visitpittsboro.com/location/ni-armors

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Noble House Hawaiian

Wichita Hawaiian food (Plentibloom / truck history) from Chef Akamu Noble and partner Natalie Burris.

Wichita, KSPacific Islandernoblehousefood.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Noreetuh

East Village restaurant serving modern Hawaiian cuisine from chef/co-owner Chung Chow and partner Jin Ahn.

New York, NYKamaʻāinawww.noreetuh.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Ohana & Co Eatery

A quick-service Hawaiian eatery in Red Mill Commons: loco moco, Spam musubi, plate lunches, and Aloha VB shaved ice.

Virginia Beach, VAKamaʻāinaohanaandcompany.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Ohana Island Kitchen

Denver LoHi Hawaiian kitchen, veteran-owned by Louie & Regan Colburn.

Denver, COKamaʻāinaohanadenver.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Ono Hawaiian Plates

Minneapolis North Loop Hawaiian restaurant (reopened 2026) from Warren Seta and Jess Kelley.

Minneapolis, MNKamaʻāinakstp.com/kstp-news/top-news/twin-cities-hawaiian-restaurants-team-up-to-support-those-impacted-by-maui-wildfires

Markets · Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Ono Kine Grindz

Wauwatosa Hawaiian restaurant and grocery from David Lau and Guy Roeseler.

Wauwatosa, WIKamaʻāinamilwaukeerecord.com/food-drink/mandatory-milwaukee-ono-kine-grindz-gives-wauwatosa-a-taste-of-hawaii

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke · Catering

Ono’s Hawaiian Grill

Shreveport Hawaiian grill continuing as food truck/catering after downtown brick closed ~Nov 2025, founded by Sione Maumalanga.

Shreveport, LAPacific Islanderwww.shreveporttimes.com/story/entertainment/dining/2016/06/03/hawaiian-cuisine-food-truck-debuts-shreveport-bossier-city/85252210

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Pacific Flame Island Grill

Austin/Leander food truck serving tropical island BBQ cooked over lava rocks from Hawaiian & Pacific Islander–owned ʻohana.

Austin, TXPacific Islanderwww.pacific-flame.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Pacific Rim & Bento

Mesa Pacific Rim & Bento (plus sushi truck) from Marine vet chef Blaise Aki and Kanani Aki.

Mesa, AZPacific Islanderwww.yourvalley.net/mesa-independent/stories/chef-blaise-aki-opens-pacific-rim-bento-in-mesa,524025

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Palani’s Hawaiʻi Noodles

Wesley Chapel Hawaiian restaurant serving saimin-style noodles, teriyaki, and plate-lunch favorites from Franco “Palani” Visoria’s family recipes.

Wesley Chapel, FLKamaʻāinapalanishawaiinoodles.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Pasifika Foods

A Northgate Sacramento kitchen for Fijian, Tongan, and Samoan food rarely found elsewhere in the city — curries, coconut, and Pacific comfort.

Sacramento, CAPacific Islander(916) 246-9244 pasifikafoodsusa.com

Food trucks · Catering · Plate lunch & poke

Piha Aloha

Newport News Hawaiian BBQ truck & ʻohana catering — plate lunch, lūʻau, live aloha

Newport News, VAKamaʻāina(808) 215-1354 pihaaloha.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Pineapple Grill Texas

Hurst (DFW) Hawaiian restaurant claiming Hawaiian owned & operated under Pomai Uyehara from Hilo.

Hurst, TXKamaʻāinavoyagedallas.com/interview/exploring-life-business-with-pomai-uyehara-of-pineapple-grill-texas

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Side of Aloha

A South Jordan Hawaiian / Pacific Rim kitchen run by Nina Alu and Kiel Dela Pena of the Big Island — poke, furikake chicken, Aloha Fridays.

South Jordan, UTKamaʻāina(385) 253-4800 sideofaloha.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Sweet's Hawaiian Grill

A Provo kitchen founded by Al and Sweet Crichton and carried by their children — Hawaiian-style BBQ rooted in Tongan and Samoan family heritage.

Provo, UTPacific Islanderorder.toasttab.com/online/sweet-s-hawaiian-grill-711-columbia-lane

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

The Duchess

A neighborhood pub in Hampden blending an English tavern room with a menu rooted in Chef Kiko Fejarang’s CHamoru heritage from Guam.

Baltimore, MDPacific Islanderwww.theduchessbaltimore.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Tropic Lightning

Lawton (Fort Sill) Hawaiian plate-lunch restaurant founded by Oʻahu twins Nick & Nate Kamono with Pohnpei partner Noreen Vally; 25th Infantry “Tropic Lightning” name.

Lawton, OKKamaʻāinawww.southwestledger.news/news/tropic-lightning-serves-more-great-plate-hawaii-cuisine

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

Tropics Hawaiian Restaurant

Family Hawaiian restaurant in Morgantown serving plate lunches and island favorites; Hawaiian-owned framing and Maui Strong fundraising.

Morgantown, WVKamaʻāinawww.tropicswv.com/our-story

Food trucks · Plate lunch & poke

Uncle’s Hawaiian Kitchen

Prescott Valley Hawaiian food truck from Ron “Uncle Boy” Serrao, born & raised Kalihi, Oʻahu.

Prescott Valley, AZKamaʻāinauncleshawaiiankitchen.com

Restaurants · Plate lunch & poke

ʻAi Pono Cafe

A Costa Mesa cafe of Hawaiʻi street food run by Gene and Dana, born and raised in the islands — plates that refuse mainland shortcuts.

Costa Mesa, CAKamaʻāina(949) 402-6877 www.aiponocafecostamesa.com