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Aiea Grill - CLOSED
Categories: Restaurants Hawaiian Restaurants Barbeque Hawaiian, Barbeque [Edit]
16165 SW Regatta LnBeaverton, OR 97006
(503) 617-4684
- Good for Kids:
- Yes
- Accepts Credit Cards:
- Yes
- Parking:
- Private Lot
- Attire:
- Casual
- Good for Groups:
- No
- Price Range:
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$
- Takes Reservations:
- No
- Delivery:
- No
- Take-out:
- Yes
- Waiter Service:
- No
- Outdoor Seating:
- Yes
- Wi-Fi:
- No
- Good For:
- Lunch, Dinner
- Alcohol:
- No
- Noise Level:
- Quiet
- Has TV:
- No
- Caters:
- Yes
- Wheelchair Accessible:
- Yes
49 reviews for Aiea Grill
Review Highlights
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"The Kalua Pork was soooo moist and tender and so were the..." In 10 reviews -
"...eat a whole plate of just potato mac salad at Aiea Grill." In 5 reviews -
"Everyone knows loco moco simple to make." In 9 reviews
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49 reviews in English
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Review from Adriana G.
Portland, OR
12/2/2011
Recently moved offices and discovered Aiea Grill down the street. Now, I LOVE Hawaiian food, so had to try it....and it is excellent!
Have tried a number of different dishes including the Kahlua Pork (My favorite), chicken teriyaki, spam/egg/rice bowl, spam musubi, etc.
But, I just read they're closing in two weeks. Bummer. -
Review from Tya P.
Beaverton, OR
7/25/2011
WILL NEVER EAT HERE AGAIN. The food is either bland or too salty. The chicken has no flavor. I couldn't even finish my food and I got the safest thing on the menu the grilled teriyaki chicken. I did have my husband short ribs which was ok but not worth coming back for. Generally I hate wasting food and always eat my left overs but I just threw it out.
This place is not even reminiscence of Hawaii. Roxy's and Hawaiian time smash this place. I'm not sure how they stay in business... Maybe they attract customers who like Asian flare food and don't know what Hawaii food is. Definitely will never come back. Sorry Aiea... but you are definitely not from Aiea -
Review from Aaron W.
7/29/2011
I went with a mini 2-choice plate of teriyaki chicken and pork adobo, with potato-macaroni salad and brown rice ($7.25). The teriyaki chicken is a marinated, grilled chicken breast, drizzled with teriyaki glaze. Aiea Grill makes their pork adobo by simmering chunks of pork shoulder in a garlic-soy sauce until the meat is tender.
One of my good friends got Aiea Grill's Mushroom Moco, one hamburger patty topped with grilled mushrooms, grilled onions, gravy, and two eggs, with a side of potato-macaroni salad.
The pork adobo was very good. The pork was extremely tender and the amazing flavors of the garlic-soy sauce really made it successful.
Unfortunately, that's pretty much where the positives end. The teriyaki chicken was quite bad. The chicken breast was dry and was not marinated too well (at least in comparison to other places). It was a struggle to cut the chicken. Mild teriyaki flavors here, but that's really due to the sauce on top. I wouldn't even say it was a glaze (as Aiea Grill puts it)...it was more like a sauce on my portion.
The cold potato-macaroni salad was average at best. The elbow macaroni was cooked nicely, and they added a nice proportion of mayonnaise (not too much). It's better than a couple of places, but still could use work on flavoring and color. Adding more seasonings (especially more pepper) and vegetables (like peas or shredded carrots) would really do wonders here.
I sampled my friend's Mushroom Moco. Good flavors on the gravy, and the mushrooms really come through in the dish. The patty was just OK. But a huge error here on the eggs: they were basically fried eggs...a huge no-no in mocos! The eggs should be over-easy, so when cut into, the runny yolk coats the rest of the dish, marrying its flavors with the savory gravy, hamburger patty, onions, and rice (and in this case, mushrooms as well). Such a shame.
The man taking my order and my friend's order really did not seem too helpful when I asked him for recommendations. He was not very enthusiastic...seemed like he wanted to just go home and take a nap instead.
Even though the pork adobo was delicious, I'm just not a fan of Aiea Grill overall. -
Review from Michael M.
Portland, OR
6/21/2011
I worked two doors down next from Aiea Grill for 10 years. I had most of my lunches there and was amazed on the quality of the food for the price. You can get a healthy tasty meal for under $6! They always accommodated my needs (no carb) wirthout any problems! Try the grills. The Mahi Mahi for the price cannot be beat!
Dr. Michael McCall -
Review from Shirley W.
Beaverton, OR
1/19/2011 1 Check-in Here
I really had high expectations for Aiea Grill because of the high reviews on yelp. But I was disappointed. I had the mini 2 combo plate which was about 7-8 bucks with adobo and beef with potato mac and mashed potatoes.
Adobo was pretty good but too vinegary for me.
Beef was ok, it would be better with more flavor.
Potato Mac was just ok not the best I've had.
Mashed potatoes were buttery but the gravy tasted powdery.
Maybe my taste buds were off that day but I felt like it needed more salt or an extra kick to it...However, I tasted my friend's kalua pork and I would come back just for that.
I still prefer roxys for hawaiian food. -
Review from Kristen M.
Hillsboro, OR
1/25/2011 1 Check-in Here
Dear Aiea Grill,
I had high expectations to be fulfilled from my Hawaiian cravings. But I felt it was not up to par for (1) what I spent and (2) what I ate.
I had read reviews from other yelpers who had given you a couple more stars than I had, but my experience was just so-so and pretty much "mediocre." I do give you props for friendly service and promptness in pumping out my meal. I also give you props for a clean facility and a well-decorated environment. I'm sorry but those factors didn't give me that "wow" factor to make me come back.
I had the mini 2 combo plate - where I tried the chicken katsu and kalua pork. This came with a side of your potato mac salad and a scoop of rice. The chicken katsu felt like it was breaded lightly but quite lightly that it felt that it wasn't really authentic. The potato mac salad was so-so A-okay for me. I know other yelpers claimed it was the "best thing that they ever ate" but I do agree it was better than grocery store made type ones. I wasn't really head over heals on the potato mac. Sorry! BUT! The only thing that I thought was worth eating for was the Kalua Pork. It was a bit on the saltier side for me, so if you like your stuff salty, then this is for you. It is probably saltier than the other Hawaiian places I've been to in the area.
Would I go back? Only for the Kalua Pork. -
Review from Allan K.
Hillsboro, OR
4/16/2011
A local Aiea Boy, excited with the name and the eats! The staff extremely friendly and the interior of the restaurant is beautifully decorated with Hawaiian decor.
I ordered the Loco Moco with Macaroni Salad and if your a local from hawaii, it definitely wont disappoint you. The dish was seasoned well, gravy tasty, but not salty and sweet with the delicious onions. I look forward to going back and satisfying my craving for local food. -
Review from Elle H.
10/18/2010 5 Check-ins Here
This is a 3-4 times a month lunch spot for me. Especially if I'm super hungry. And a to go dinner another couple of times a month..you might say I'm a regular.
Everything is made fresh..you order fried noodles, they fry them up while you wait, vegetables and noodles, ditto.
Well, ok the fantastic potato mac salad isn't made right as you wait, but it hasn't been sitting around either. And it is so very yummy! Not what you'd typically find in a Hawai'ian plate lunch but the combo of potato and mac salads is absolutely to die for. I regularly buy it to take to pot lucks in the summer and pretend I made it myself.
My favorite is their fried panko breaded shrimp which I have with veggie fried noodles instead of potato/mac and rice. It's enough for 2 meals for me. Excellent home made tartar sauce-I always ask for two of them.
All of their dishes, however, has be ordered in a smaller size if you aren't interested in take homes...
Lunches run from a simple teriyaki bowl for about $4.50 to shrimp which is $9.00. Chicken and Pork as well as the ever popular hamburger patty and gravy with rice are also on the menu/
Not much for ambiance but great food, cooked up quickly, very nice people, a clean business and a fairly complex menu make for a great spot for a quick lunch or dinner on the go if you're going to be at the Park and Rec center for a baseball game. -
Review from Dennis H.
Beaverton, OR
11/21/2011
been coming to my friendly neighborhood hawaiian bbq joint for years. always a great bargain for the price, and their mini-meals for lunch really help stretch the budget. however, i was shocked when i stopped by just after closing tonight to see a sign posted that their last day will be 12/8/2011 (!)
i'm gonna miss aiea grill :( -
Review from Ron T.
One, they serve spam musubi.
Two, it is mac and potato salad. Therefore there will be chunks. Stop whining and just taste it. If you don't like it, then so be it. I'm partial to it.
It is salty- as most Hawaiian foods are. Greasy, yes sir. But not overly greasy like a douchebag in heat.
Three, we are not in Japan to have authentic Japanese cuisine. Hawaii is a melting pot of different ethnicities and culinary tandems. So there will be some parts of it that eventually diminish. - Darwinism perhaps?
Four, the price is a little expensive compared to L & L. But it is not that expensive. Seriously. Go to McDonald's at the next block if you want something cheap.
Five, the place is clean and neat. Though it is on the small side I kind of like it. It controls all the whiners that can't appreciate food.
What's not to hate?
The quaintness and location of the place. One of the few Hawaiian fastfoods in the area ( L& L is at Cedar's Crossing Mall), condiments galore (drown yourself in Katsu sauce, Teriyaki sauce, hot sauce and other regular condiments)
What's to appreciate?
Spam musubi.
Pork Adobo (yum!)
Teri-beef.
Mahi-Mahi.
Loco-Mocos.
Garlic Shrimp.
Kahlua Pork.
A little smile from all those framed Hawaiian cloth prints.
Friendly crew.
I've been ordering the same stuff for weeks now but it's decent and good.
If you have a small appetite, I would recommend getting a mini-plate. It will fill you up. Definitely.
Juicy and tender. Last three words I will share with you from that place. -
Review from Akemi I.
11/25/2008
I don't know why it is so hard for me to write a review of a place I love. Like really love a lot. I've been mentally working on this review since Sam was writing his back in April!
I love Aiea Grill. A lot. Probably more than anyone should love a plate lunch place. But I'm 1/2 an ocean away from home and this is the place that makes my tummy think we're in the islands. (Yes, it's an out of body experience; and, yes, my tummy and I have conversations.)
Best loco moco you can get at an eatery outside of the Big Island! (Disclaimer: I'm not a loco moco expert but I have eaten it on Oahu and here in the Portland area.) But I do always wish for more gravy - better start ordering it with extra! Usually a mini one of those is enough for me - gravy covering 1 hamburger patty with grilled onions, 1 egg, 1 scoop rice and 1 scoop potato marcaroni salad is a perfect weekend brunch indulgence! The combos add another portion of meat like katsu, kalua pig, mahi mahi or Spam.
The katsus are made with lean meats - more like Japanese style than the fatty, greasy style that chain Hawaiian-style places have. This is the dish that gets eaten first at family dinners.
The Pork Adobo is another of my favorite dishes here. Not as saucy as I've had it other places, but has a nice vinegar flavor. (I'm not an adobo expert by any means.)
The decor is cheerful and not cheesy. The art on the walls are actually framed fabrics that the owners brought from Hawaii. I love the paint colors and lighting they chose - the color and line give in an ocean-y feel.
Gerrick and company are always friendly and welcoming. They're willing to chat and still cook up ono kine grinds even when they're busy. They're all patient (because my eyes are always bigger than my stomach and it takes me a while to narrow my choices down to something reasonable) and quick to offer suggestions and support. Gerrick always remembers us and puts up with our questions. Even though my dad doesn't know his dad, they worked in close proximity in Hawaii and somehow it feels like we know each other better than we actually do. But I've found that that's often how it is with ex-kama'aina - like something about Hawaii bonds us all a little bit especially when we are living on the mainland.
I definitely feel that Aiea Grill can stave off a little of my homesickness by filling my head with memories from home and my heart with feelings of warmth while filling my tummy with deliciousness. -
Review from Scott N.
11/27/2010
Aiea Grill is a small, beautiful Hawaiian themed restaurant in Beaverton. This restaurant looks like it's designed primarily for fast food so Aiea Grill isn't the most comfortable restaurant around. However, the interior is bright and quite pleasant. The staff is warm and friendly. The food comes out of the kitchen and to your table very quickly.
First of all, the potato macaroni salad at Aiea Grill is the best I have ever had. Could eat a whole plate of just potato mac salad at Aiea Grill. Beyond potato mac salad the menu includes the usual Hawaiian fare like teriyaki, katsus, loco moco, and kalua pork. Besides the Hawaiian fare Aiea Grill offers Asian fusions like pork adobo, yakisoba, grilled mahi mahi, and garlic shrimp.
Some Hawaiian restaurants see Hawaiian cooking as humongous proportions with leftovers for the next day. However, Aiea Grill doesn't see it that way. Aiea Grill serves correct food proportions very elegantly. The dishes here are served almost Bento style. I go away from Aiea Grill pleasantly full and satisfied.
Aiea Grill serves up great Hawaiian and Asian foods with great dignity. -
Review from Greg W.
Portland, OR
3/19/2009 1 Check-in Here
Aiea Grill's "local kine grinds" are as authentic as I've found in Oregon.
Most of the dishes here have a fresh, clean gourmet taste.
My favorites are the grilled Mahi Mahi and the Kalua pork. I've tried a couple of the loco moco dishes, and they are tasty, but I feel guilty after eating them.
They also have warm Malasadas! If you've ever been to Leonard's Bakery on Oahu, you know what I'm talking about.
The dining area is relatively small and has seating for pairs of people. I usually call ahead and get take out.
I wish that they could get real Maui onions (they use Walla Walla sweets) as it does make a difference.Listed in: Eating Aloha in Portland
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Review from Sam w.
4/23/2008 3 photos
This is my favorite Hawaiian restaurant in portland metro. The portions are gynormous. The cuts of meat are very good. A lot of local kine places serve up cheap gristly pieces of meat, but not Aiea Grill. Also, when you get katsu (chicken or pork), it is crispy on the outside and so very tender on the inside. just perfect.
They have a wide variety of local kine grinds, from adobo to kalua pig to loco moco.
The loco mocos are my favorites. They have a few choices for the loco moco combos: spam, katsu, kalua pig, curry, mahi mahi and maybe some others. my favorites are the mahi moco and the curry moco.
Whatever you get, you'll probably be happy.
Also, they've got malasadas! Not quite as good as Leonards, but best I've had on the mainland.Listed in: Where Hillsboro Meets…
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Review from John T.
1/30/2009
This was really hard for me. I been trying to decide if this place gets 4 or 5 stars. Orginally i was thinking 4 but nothing jumped out at me at what needed to be improved. maybe more seating? but to me that doesn't detract from the fact that this place is good.
I had the loco moco combo with katsu. Everyone knows loco moco simple to make. But that doesn't mean it always turn out good. This place was still juicy which is awesome the gravy was a plus not a nessecity. Katsu also was juicy, don't you love it when fried food comes out still juicy? -
Review from John-Michael D.
Beaverton, OR
9/20/2011 2 Check-ins Here
This is great food made fresh and at a reasonable price. Plus the selection is pretty unique for the area.
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Review from Melisa V.
10/6/2010
I think the smell of nail polish remover from the salon next door deterred me a little bit, but overall our food was pretty good.
we ordered our food at the counter and it was all delivered to us at once (aside from the drink, which we grabbed out of the fridge by the counter).
started with a coconut shrimp salad roll that was cut like a sushi roll. it was okay, but I'm a salad roll snob and have had much better.
for our main dishes, I ordered the BBQ chicken and my husband ordered the lemongrass chicken. I do like that they have a white meat option, as most Hawaiian places don't. it was pretty good. it didn't hurt that it was smothered in sauce and that I added more to it. my husband's chicken did not look very good, but I think he actually liked his more than I liked mine.
I think there are better Hawaiian places in the area, but I'm glad we tried it. -
Review from Amy Y.
3/30/2008
Out and about just for the hell of it we headed to strip-mall hell to check out Aiea Grill.
I can't speak for authenticity; I've never been to Hawaii (yet). But from what I've read, it's where it's at. Moco, a kitchen sink concoction with hamburger patties, grilled onions, gravy and two eggs on top and also dishes with Spam are things you won't find elsewhere.
My husband and I each had a two item mix plate. The grilled pineapple salad is a taste sensation, and the spicy garlic shrimp were to die for. The shrimp must have been marinating FOR-EVAH as they were simply falling apart. Excellent.
The chicken katsu was paper thin low quality chicken with little flavor; the bread coating was thicker than the chicken itself which was kind of gross. The katsu sauce however... I could have put that on a number of things.
The meal as a whole is a nice balance: the entree, a small side salad, a ball of rice. A light but filling lunch. A two choice combo is $8.75, so add a drink and you're at @ $11.50. Not cheap -- but where else can you get some yummy grilled Mahi Mahi in a jiffy?
The location is bright and cozy, and they do a brisk lunch take-out traffic. Service is with a smile, and I heard one gentleman say he'd never been there before, so he'd take the house recommendation and they fixed him up well.
Give it a go if you want something tasty and different. -
Review from Holy-foo' X.
Portland, OR
8/15/2011
The little Loco Mocos that could---and DID, gawt-dammit!
6 different Loco Mocos to choose from on the menu. Were mine eyes deceiving me? Really? Why don't more Hawaiian places offer this variety on their menus?
Loco Mocos are painfully simple concoctions o' joy: Rice. Hamburger patties. brown gravy. Egg. Grilled onion option, for those in the know. But in lieu of the usual hamburgers, Aiea also offers huli huli chicken, Kalua pig (pulled pork), SPAM, and musabi mushrooms, and more! Simple ingredients yes, but they belie the cumulative impact on your sensory mechanisms. Now I know why they're called "Aiea," b/c that's the unending songnote of joy straight from your soul, from the first bite, when you realize the fruit of their grilled efforts. It's like Beatlemania all over again! It's almost too much good, for our fragile human shells can only handle so much afterall..
In other news, the Musabi was unbelievably savory. Couple bites of this, and you just might find yourself wondering how in the world you managed to live your entire life up to the point of first tasting this concoction. How indeed-- and why?
The Stir fry veggies---superb.
The spicy garlic shrimp w/veggies--- what not to love? Ono kine.
The Kim Chee--- even the Kim Chee was notably great. Definitely tastier and SPICIER than much of the competition. As I wiped my mouth after the first bit o' pickled, fermented cabbage staple from Korea, I suddenly realized why the ladies swoon whenever they're lucky enough to catch a sweaty scarf thrown by such lounge lizard legends as Englebert Humperdink and of course, the immortal Tom Jones...
So Thanks Aiea. Nothing's broke, so don't go trying to fix it! Wish you had a sister restaurant (late nite!) in North Portland, so please make haste to opening one there, pronto!
As recorded on the Beatles' lost original recording of their classic hit:
"So how could I dance with another, whooooo! when I saw.....those ...Loco Mocos.... theeeeere....?" -
Review from Mathew P.
Beaverton, OR
4/15/2009
Never really ate a lot of "Hawaiian" so I have no real base for a true comparison to rate authenticity or the like. So if you are looking for that no need to keep reading.
However, I have become a huge fan of the A.G. and since enjoying their island fare I have tried other local Hawaiian grills and have yet to find anything that compares to the quality, flavor, and overall pleasantness of Aiea Grill.
Recommendations...Kahlua Pork, Grilled Chicken, Teri-Beef, Mahi-Mahi, Garlic Shrimp, and a double helping of Potato-Mac!
There food has always been flavorful and consistent. The owners are caring and sincere. The small restaurant has always been clean and comfortable.
Not a negative word to say, I absolutely enjoy everything I have had to date. They do have some recent additions to their menu as in fried rice but i have yet to sample. -
Review from Robert B.
Beaverton, OR
2/13/2009
I don't have much to say about this but I'll say a lot, I guess?
I've been here three or four times because I thought I kept ordering something wrong. I'll try anything multiple times purely on the fact I may be given a bad impression due to some minor detail.
I officially have stopped visiting this place. Everything tasted the same and it wasn't all that great. Though I haven't tried the salads or anything like that. The beef tasted all the same every time, yay for consistency. I think I could put some citrus'sy juice into a bottle of Famous Dave's BBQ sauce and put it on anything and it would taste the same as this.
I wish I could remember everything I had here, but I don't want to remember. -
Review from Max P.
Portland, OR
2/10/2009
I love Hawaiian food, but this place is horrible. I been here once (about 4 months ago) with my friend, and we both did not like it. The mac salad was gross: it was all in chunks and seem like it was either old or not 100% prepared together. I had some kind of chicken with bone, and it was still red/bloody inside. i told them about it, and they cooked it for me again...
I have eaten at a lot of Hawaiian places, and this is on the bottom of my list. My other friends who been here before agree as well. Sorry for the bad review, but this is how i feel. -
Review from Stefanie M.
Hillsboro, OR
1/10/2010
We went to Aiea Grill for the first time and had a great experience. The restaurant is small but clean and the portions are huge. I think that is why the price is a little higher than some other Hawaiian grills.
The mac and potato salad was delicious from our standpoint - loved the combo of the two and the added pepper. I had the pineapple with teriyaki chicken salad and I thought it was very tasty! My husband said the meat was juicy and full of flavor. The only item we thought could use a little more flavor were the yakisoba noodles. The chicken and veggies added flavor, but just on their own the noodles were slightly bland.
We will definitely be coming back for more! -
Review from Shige A.
Portland, OR
8/8/2008
The best Loco Moco, period. From Byron's by the HNL airport to M & K in Kaneohe and the countless lunch wagons sprawled out in Campbell Industrial Park, by far, Aiea Grill has the best Loco Moco.
If you enjoy Loco Moco's, Aiea Grill is a must! -
Review from Sammie Z.
Beaverton, OR
8/30/2011 1 photo
Got a standard chicken teriyaki for about $8. It was pretty standard but a little expensive for what you get. You get way more food at Kauai Island Grill at that price.
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Review from John O.
Portland, OR
8/25/2010
Not a fan of their Potato Mac salad. Kind of grainy :(
The Mac salad is the key to the plate lunch...so not going back.
Now for more bad news-no malasadas. They don't do them anymore. -
Review from Gayle G.
Portland, OR
8/19/2011
I'm from Hawaii and it was a disappointment. Customer service sucks. Dude spilled water all over and didn't say anything. katsu dry, katsu sauce was terrible, spicy garlic chicken was dry. don't waste your money. so shame dat they like represent hawaii food like dat!!
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Review from D. S.
Annapolis, MD
9/7/2010
The best part of the entire meal was the Potato Mac. I could eat that by the gallon!
I purchased the 2 meat combo and selected 2 different kinds of pork (sorry the names escape me) and was presented with a plate with healthy portions of both.
Unfortunately neither wowed me. They weren't terrible tasting but they weren't all that amazing either. I also tried what resembles a SPAM sushi roll. It was horrible.
Maybe it was just a bad day for the kitchen. I don't know but based on the meal I had I wouldn't recommend going out of your way for this place. -
Review from Eric L.
2/24/2009 1 Check-in Here
As a recent transplant from Hawaii now living in Beaverton, I constantly find myself craving the food from back home. After a few postive reviews from "non-local" folk about Aiea Grill, I set out on a short trip up the road. It's nestled in a small little strip of shops and could be very hard to find if you don't have specific directions; however, thanks to Ms. GPS I found it without a hitch (yes, I'm new to the area and find myself relying on this little gadget quite often). As I drive up, I noticed the lights were out but the door was open. I guess the crew was setting up to open...at 11am!! Now this is really odd for me because back home, everything is up and running by 9am. I guess Oregonian's like to start their days late?!
Anywho, the place is nice and clean, almost institutional looking, if there is such a thing. I guess the accents of metal give this place a sort of "cold" feeling? The menu is simple, as it should be. The service is good, and the turnaround time is decent. The food is pretty good I would say, nothing to call home to mom about. I ordered a few staples of local cuisine: kalua pig, chicken katsu, and local moco. The kalua was a bit dry with a slight smoked flavor, but I needed to add salt. The katsu was cooked just the way I like it, nice a crispy, but the meat was a bit dry. And the hamburger for the loco was almost flavorless, so this entree drew its flavor from the gravy, which had a slight garlic hint which is always good in my book.
Overall, the place is decent. If I'm shopping at Costco and happen to crave katsu and/or mac salad,I would stop by. Otherwise, I wouldn't go out of my way to eat here. But hey, local food is local food to me. And us local boys have to support each other so I'm sure I'll be eating here once in a while. -
Review from Erin O.
2/8/2010
This is the sort of place I'd go for a quickie lunch (if I worked in the waste land of strip malls and generic apartment complexes known as Beaverton.) If kind of reminded me of a Subway, but you know, Hawaiian.
I actually went here specifically to try the potato mac. (i love potato salad, i love mac, i love mixing them together...) but found it a little bland. The grilled pineapple was great, and the meaty options my companion tried seemed acceptable for a lunch time eat. -
Review from Shaney G.
Aiea, HI
6/18/2010
As a current resident of Aiea, Hawaii I had to pay a visit to a restaurant named after my hometown. The Aiea Grill did not disappoint our expectations and would definitely be ranked one of the top plate lunch places in the Hawaiian Islands.
My Chicken Katsu was done perfectly and not greasy. Just like how you would have it at a traditional Japanese restaurant. My wife ordered the Fried Noodles plate with Kalua Pork and my adult daughters shared a mix plate of Pork Adobo and Hamburger Steak. Obviously, there were no complaints from any of them, because of their empty plates. Lots of convenient parking in this shopping complex, across Fred Meyer. Will definitely return and recommend to any Kamaaina or Kamaaina at heart... -
Review from Beulah P.
Portland, OR
6/16/2011 1 Check-in Here
I guess growing up in the South, I can't be much of a critic of Hawaiian food, but I find this a very decent lunch place. It's certainly a great alternative to the many diced-chicken-thigh-with-white-rice-and-cabbage teriyaki places around here. I love the kalua pork, but I'm a bit disappointed that they stopped offering mahi-mahi last week. The vinaigrette dressing is also one of my favorites.
Do know that the seating is limited, so it is not typically a great place for more than two people. -
Review from Taylor F.
Beaverton, OR
3/30/2011 7 Check-ins Here
Best Hawaiian joint I've found in Beaverton, there are some as good or better around if you're willing to drive farther, but the Kahlua pig at Aiea always satisfies my cravings.
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Review from Jeff Y.
11/30/2010
When it comes to local food, this is about as good as it gets in Portland. Everything is really, really good. The portions are pretty big. The best part is - you can get combo plates with your choice of 2 or 3 different items. I always feel like getting the loco moco, but I also want to get some chicken katsu, or the kalua pork. Here I can get both! Perfect!
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Review from Tiffany T.
Beaverton, OR
8/28/2008
Got dinner to go here. I really like that they have Hawaiian sodas and the orange passion fruit soda was delish. The tonkatsu pork was good and the beef teriyaki was a tender delight. The Pork Adobo was a bit fatty and not saucy enough for my tastes and the charbroil chicken didn't thrill me, it tasted a bit bland. The teriyaki sauce is a bit on the sweet side. The green salad that came with our dinner was good. I liked the inside of this place a lot; it's very colorful and tropical with some very pretty pictures on the walls. A good choice if you like Hawaiian cuisine.
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Review from Brandon H.
Seattle, WA
9/2/2007
Mmmmmmmm....... Visiting Portland for the first time, first stop is Aiea Grill. Attention Kama'aina! I grew up in Aiea, with Aiea Heights Drive-in, so I like to think I know my plate lunch, This is the stuff! Most important #1 test is the loco moco(combo with kalua pig... because who wouldn't?) and they passed with flying colors! Tasty thick burger pattie with nice gravy and easy over egg on top, hardcore grinders might want to get extra rice though. Potato mac was good, not like Zippy's but more mellow, like mom makes you know?
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Review from Ajia T.
Portland, OR
4/23/2008
Simply put, the divine food of Aiea Grill is some of the best I've ever had. Yes, I said EVER. Now, I've never been to Hawaii, but I've had my fair share of good kahlua pork, bao (buns), and teriyaki-grilled meats. Then there's Aiea Grill...everything is delicious. The potato mac and kahlua pork are incredible. I always have an aftertaste that's sure to leave me craving their dishes for many moons. Unfortunately, I live on the other side of town, so I don't get to eat here as often as I'd like. Perhaps that's a good thing, though. I fear I'd come here every day and end up Sumo-sized! The owners are pretty amazing, too, and very friendly. :)
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Review from nam h.
Portland, OR
4/2/2007
Authentic Hawaiian delights! A great place for a quick lunch in Beaverton. The Kalua Pork was soooo moist and tender and so were the ribs!!! To prevent food coma, they also offer mini-size, in case you have to go back to work after your fine meal.
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Review from April S.
Portland, OR
12/25/2006
After eating at this establishment, I find myself craving the potato mac salad on a frequent basis. It is not drowning in mayonnaise and the consistancy is fantastic! That is not the only food from this place I go bonkers over! Chicken katsu, ribs, everything! They offer mini portions, which can fill you up and give you a chance to sample their specials. The staff is super duper too! Highly recommended.
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Review from chris a.
Beaverton, OR
4/20/2009
too pricey, especially for a plate lunch.
while the food is edible, for the most part Hawaiian food is basically either deep fried covered in a breading or grilled with some kind of a sweet sauce.
the place is definitely nicer than many of the other Hawaiian food outlets, but there's no reason to charge a couple dollars more than the other places for similar food. it's not THAT different.
