Aloha K Hawaii BBQ — Restaurant in Rancho Cucamonga

Based on the reviews, this seemed to be the best Hawaiian restaurant in the area, but I was a little bit disappointed in the experience...

First of all, while the menu has many choices, they didn't have quite the choice I wanted and were absolutely unwilling to do any kind of substitutions. I confirmed with the owner that the Jalapeño Chicken is basically the BBQ Chicken with jalapeños, and costs the same, so I asked for a combo of Kalua Pork & Jalapeño Chicken, but the owner flatly refused.

Next, although we indicated we would be dining in, the food was served in black Styrofoam containers with plastic cutlery and the drinks were in plastic "to go" style containers. At first I thought the server made a mistake, but apparently this is how they do things since the few other customers dining in were served in the same manner. It quickly became quite obvious that the vast majority of their clientele order to go. I figured that all fast food places have a drive-thru, but apparently not.

I took my wife here thinking it would be a nice place for a date, but the atmosphere is more like a fast food joint and quite noisy. Many of the customers ordered blended drinks which are prepared right up front with a VERY LOUD blending machine, making it difficult to converse with my wife. If you're looking for something romantic and/or flexible in their offerings, look elsewhere. If you want pretty good Hawaiian fare with very little flair as you're rushing through life, this would be a good pitstop. Many of the customers seem to be regulars and very friendly with the staff, occasionally even referring to each other by first name, which is admirable.

Finally, I believe my disappointment stems from having in mind a different kind of dining experience based on being spoiled by Pac Island Grill in Federal Way, WA. I had been going there since they opened and my wife & I ate there many, many times when we used to live in Western Washington.

P.S. The Sriracha sauce here is watered down, which...

Usually, I don't award a 5-star rating during my initial visit, but I'm making an exception for Aloha K Hawaii BBQ. Passing through the area, I sought a prompt, non-fast food lunch option, and they exceeded my expectations.

5 ⭐️ Food Quality - Flavorful, cooked just right, and a good amount of food.

5 ⭐️ Friendly Service - A warm smile can make all the difference! From the moment I stepped through the door, to placing my order, to the serving of my meal, and even as I departed, their attentive and cheerful demeanor never wavered.

This place keeps it simple with great food and excellent service. They also offer outdoor seating with partial shade that is welcoming to dogs.

It was so good i even forgot to take photos 🫢!

Shopping center parking,...

Been working out in rancho for the past year and a half. My coworker and I would come here for lunch often. Food is very good. Mac salad is good, they give huge portions, we usually both get chicken katsu plate and katsu musubi. The chicken is always cooked perfectly, juicy and tender, never under or over cooked. Food is always ready very fast, but the lady in the front is amazing. She is always super nice and recognizes us, so she just says our order before we even say it! Ive never had that happen before and it's such a comforting feel good thing, it's like being at home. Absolutely love this place, their food, and their staff....