Tatsuo's

I work down the street from this spot, and I love this place! I've been working nearby for almost a year and a half now, and I'm glad I finally decided to stop in for some food. The first time I paid them a visit was for breakfast- their plates are generous and VERY tasty! Prep doesn't take too long, and the owners are friendly people. The inside of their shop isn't very big, but I've noticed most people who pop in are just passing through anyways so it's no biggie (plus I take my food back to my office to eat so lack of seating isn't a big concern for me). I did try their Banana Bread, it was delicious! soft, moist, and sweet. I'll definitely be going back again soon!

Takeout lunch from Kalihi, Honolulu, Hawaii...I had Tatsuo's bookmarked for a while. It's an old-school type of place. There were some seats for dining in, but there were some guys there, and I didn't wanna cramp their style.Located at the beginning of Sand Island Access Road - on a lane to the right - on the right-hand side of the street, Tatsuo's is also known for their catering. Hint: I would get their namasu for a party...Note: they're closed on weekends and are open from 5:30am to 1pm Monday through Friday... so, plan ahead!Bonus: there are two designated parking stalls in frontI got the Pork Loin plate... I had to find somewhere to eat with knife and fork... LOL! I should have thought harder and gotten the Beef Stew - then I wouldn't need a knife, but Pork Loin jumped out at me.Anyway, the Pork Loin was tasty and satisfying! It was a bit hard and a little dry at times, but I dipped the pieces in the namasu sauce and the House dressing (creamy Oriental) from my tossed green salad. Yummy!I gotta go back for the Beef Stew... it's haunting me now...Service was excellent! The nice, patient, polite man at the counter noticed that I was taking photos and asked if I was doing it for social media...Uh...Yeah, I guess so... Haha!

Hidden gem in the beginning part of Sand Island Access Road. They have yummy foods here where it's made to order or you choose already made choices on counter. They also sell bentos and snacks here like homemade rice crispy treats. This is sorta like a small store that sells food plus drinks and snacks. I ordered their Tonkatsu plate which was delish! Maybe I'll come back again soon since it's sorta close to work.

I went when they were close to closing so I can only talk about the one thing I came for anyway. That was the hamburger steak! It's didn't disappoint!! I didn't need a knife to cut through it and the gravy is awesome! The service was fast considering they needed to grill the burger. The owners are very friendly and welcoming. They weren't too busy so it was quiet but, based on them not having any specials left I can tell it's popular. I'll be back to try the specials!

Awesome little hole in the wall with great local food!!Saw several reviews and just had to come to try it!Limited parking and limited dine in but don't let that stop you from enjoying their great local food!Hamburger steak - one they make a great hamburger steak served with onions & gravy over rice served with choice of Mac or toss salad and one side - we got Kim Chee- broke the mouth Ono!Loco moco - asked for sunny side up and soft - just perfectly served! Great gravy and topped with grill onions so perfect Please come and support this little place with great food - good prices - lots of different local foods and great pastele stew - also Ono!!!

Great traditional Hawaiian breakfast on our first morning in Hawaii. Delicious. The owners are so kind and welcoming so you'll cell right at home.

Ordered Loco Moco......i really wanted to have lunch, but we were too early. The Loco Moco was good, the hamburger was yummy as was the gravy. The egg however was over easy hard....ordered over easy, and expected a soft runny egg. They are open Monday to Friday and serves lunch after 10.......so i guess, i wont get the chance to try the lunch. The service was good and friendly and the place remind me of the stores you would find on the outer islands......very homey with snacks around and other stuff. Will try someday to try their lunch plate

I went to a kamaāina Sunday event at Iolani palace and Tatsuo's was there with their food truck. I felt like Hawaiian food being at the palace but also I'm always drawn to pastele stew when I see it on a menu! I was happy you could make your own mixed plate of two choices so I got a laulau and pastele stew. It was a bit pricey at $18 but Hawaiian food is not cheap. It came with rice, lomi salmon, sweet potato and pineapple. Basically a laulau plate with the pastele stew added. I really enjoyed the pastele stew which had good flavor, one of the better ones I've had. The laulau was decent along with the sides. The food was better than I expected and I was very happy with the quality. Workers were efficient while being friendly. I got food from their physical location off of Sand Island Access Road for the Okinawan Festuval during the pandemic so this was a good reminder to go back as their food had consistently been good!

Definitely a hidden gem. The fried rice and portugese sausage were delicious! The customer service was amazing as well,Very welcoming and friendly staff.

Ono, local style food with reasonable prices, friendly owners, we had breakfast, hope to come back to try the lunch menu.