Kau Kau

4-ish stars rounded up. First step into this resto and I already clicked with the vibe. Cozy & boho. Houseplant-y (and not cloyingly floral).---------------- Mac nut waffle with chicken katsu: to me the katsu was like a "clean" version of L&L katsu lol; not greasy at all and actually a bit under-seasoned (but that's not something the accompanying sriracha mango syrup can't fix). I might be in the minority here, but I didn't really like the large macadamia nut pieces embedded in the waffle. Too distracting texture-wise from the fantastic-fluffiness of the waffle batter.- Loco moco: flavorful gravy but a bit salty. Slightly overcooked hamburger patties but not a dealbreaker.- Butter mochi: scrumptiously tender and chewy!! Very uniform in texture; zero lumpiness. It comes with guava ice cream, which was alright; I'm guessing it was gritty due to real guava fruit being pulverized into the cream, but I was hoping for more of a guava taste punch.- POG mimosa: standard-tasting but it's there if you want some tropical-esque booze in your system. I noticed that most of the groups dining at the time ordered it as well.---------------Friendly server but could've been more attentive. I visited on a Saturday at around 11 am; no wait for a table and there was ample lot parking.Overall I'd say this spot is worth trying if you have even the slightest curiosity about the menu.

I went on a rainy cold Saturday for a bumble bff friend meet up for the first time at 10am when it opened. There was a lot of people that got there when they opened. They don't seat you until your whole party is there. The place is cute but small. They have hanging plants above the tables. The wall paper is pink with plant leaves. They have a small bar area in the corner. I ordered the kau kau Benedict. I don't like poached eggs so I asked for the eggs over hard. The food was okay. The crispy taro cakes reminded of hash browns. Crispy on the outside but very soft on the inside. I was unhappy though that the food basically took an hour! Even though we were one of the first groups that got there when the restaurant opened. I was having a good time chatting with the girl I was meeting up with but still!!! Overall, I don't think the brunch is amazing but if you are looking for something different from your average American brunch then this is the place. I saw their lunch and dinner menu which looks more interesting and workflow like to try their lunch or dinner dishes next time.

Service: I would give 10 out of 10 just for service alone; but since I can only do a rating of 5, then 5 out of 5 it is. My sister and I had 3 small children with us, and though they did not have a children's menu, the owner was extremely welcoming. He brought paper and crayons for our kids to color. He even made sure to give our littles plastic spoons without us even having to ask. He constantly checked on us throughout the night, made jokes with the kids, and even made an effort to come out to say goodbye to us as we were leaving. He definitely went above and beyond!Ambiance: Nice decor. Everything was clean. Bathroom was clean. Lots of parking. Loved the option of chairs and/or bench seating.Food: Hawaiian food is typically on the heavier side, but I'd have to say, if it can be a bit lighter, then that's what they did here. The garlic shrimp plate was delicious! It would have to be my #1 recommendation here. I loved that the shrimp were not only a good size, but already peeled. The sauce was perfectly flavored. I liked that you can do half and half on the rice, so we were able to try both the sushi rice and the brown rice. The Mac Salad was tasty as well. I could have done without the Moco Loco, but my 2 year old really enjoyed it. The sauce wasn't the best in my opinion; but the eggs was perfectly cooked. I especially liked that they let you get a half order instead of a whole order because I knew my 2 year old was not going to be able to finish a whole plate on her own. The chicken katsu was perfectly fried. The chicken was tender. We could have done without the spam musubi, but it wasn't bad. Just not worth the price.Dessert: I'd definitely recommend the butter mochi with guava ice cream! It was a hit at our table. The mini hula pie was not a favorite of ours. The rum whip would be good for people who enjoy rum, but it was definitely not very kid-friendly.Overall, the owner made the place so welcoming that even though this was our first time here, it won't be our last.

Not your typical American brunch. This spot specializes in a fusion of Hawaiian tastes. You want chicken & waffles??? No problem. They'll give you chicken katsu and waffles! Same go to everything on their breakfast menu. I would love to be back to eat their dinner.The owner... you'd just have to go & meet him. He's hilarious, sarcastic, and friendly. He engages with his customers on a personal level that makes your overall experience amazing. He definitely makes a mark for his customers to return. My fave item on the menu has got to be the taro benedict. Instead of English muffins, you get a nice piece of mashed taro fried in panko crust. Spam is also the protein, topped with an egg. The sweet items on the menu are awfully sweet for me but they are all also so yummy!!! The macadamia nut waffle is the best. The mango syrup makes it bomb asf. We also love mimosas with the POG juice.Interior is such a vibe. Come after 11am/12pm to avoid the rush & long wait time. They get quite busy.

Food was really good! Service was excellent, from being greeted by the host all the way to the end of the meal.Benedict was on crispy taro cakes, spam was good, not too salty, different type of Benedict dish, but good different!Loco Moco was BOMB AF! (Pardon my French), every bite was a joy ride on a Hawaiian rollercoaster of flavors.French toast wasn't our favorite. Came with some ginger pineapples and what tasted like mango syrup. Overall good, but not sure if we would get it again.Also ordered the Kona coffee & POG juice which was a delightful reminder of a Hawaiian vacation. We didn't have a chance to try the 'Island Kine Grindz' menu since it was only brunch, but guarantee our return! Ambiance of the restaurant was super cute, plants adorned the perimeter of the room, small intimate setting, would definitely come again, with friends & family. come on.

I've been to Kau Kau a few times now and I recommend dining in because it really gives you the full experience.They have a good sized parking lot and every time I've walked into the business I've been greeted and welcomed in.On my latest visit, I was dining with a friend and they sat us right away and brought waters before taking our food and drink orders.They have a good selection of wine, beer, cider and sake. I opted for a Nitty's cider ($8) during this dinner. We each ordered the Huli-Huli chicken with Mac salad and white rice ($18).They brought our drinks quickly and continued to make sure our waters were filled while we chatted. The food came out and was fresh, hot and so flavorful. The portion sizes are also pretty generous, we probably could have shared but were happy to take leftovers home.The owner came by to check on us as well which was really nice.The restaurant itself is super cute and really is a fun spot to catch up with friends or plan a date night. They also do brunch, which I need to try sometime.

What an amazing experience! One of our servers (Chris) was amazing, and so funny. Came here for my sisters birthday, and we had an amazing time. Ambiance and food was great. Shout out to Chris, he made the experience super enjoyable. Can't wait to come back!

First of all, we ate here once in 2022 to go see a concert and had been looking forward to coming back here since then! Last night I brought my son here along with my wife. Had to go with the masubi (I hate SPAM because it's too salty, but was convinced to try it because they make their own). Had the sliders and pork belly appetizer as well as the Loko Moko. Their Loko Moko outshines most any I have had! My wife has the Huli huli chicken. Fortunately for my son and I, she couldn't finish it, so we did! Absolutely love this place! Service is fantastic as well as the humble location.

First time here and their loco moco was delicious! I also recommend their sliders too! Interior is small and nice. Mimosas were good. The waiter/waitress were all so nice and friendly (unfortunately I didn't catch their names). Their menu is quite small and limited. Definitely recommend this place and I would definitely come back for more.

This is definitely a nice restaurant to come by. We were greeted by a very nice and friendly staff member, who told us not to worry about our one-year-old baby getting messy in their place. We're so grateful. We had loco moco and the chicken long rice brunch. They're flavorful and not overly salty or sweet, which really caters to our preferences. Our boy also quite enjoyed his meal. We also had their dessert, which was pretty good. The restaurant has very nice retro decor. The plaza has its own parking lot, so there is no need to worry about parking here.