Based on 617 reviews, the restaurant has received a rating of 4.4 stars. Price
✔️ Dine-in ✔️ Takeout ✔️ No-contact delivery
Address:
230 Jackson St, San Jose, CA 95112
Phone: (408) 279-4888
Hours
| Friday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Saturday | 11 AM–2 PM, 5–9 PM |
| Sunday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Monday
(Labor Day)
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11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM
Hours might differ
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| Tuesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Wednesday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
| Thursday | 11 AM–2 PM, 4–8 PM |
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Reviews
An Pham
Fantastic food, fantastic service, and an atmosphere that left a little to be desired. The building was easily missable, and the dimly entryway made it seem like it was closed. However, the food and service more than made up for an underwhelming dining area. The waiter was very knowledgeable and gave his own personal recommendations as well as popular choices for things to try – so that we would get the most bang for our buck. We all shared the Hukilau Pupu Platter, and we chose the popcorn chicken, fried shrimp, and Portuguese sausage. We also added some Spam Musubi. By far, the popcorn chicken was the best appetizer that we tried! For my entree, I chose the (grilled) Mahi Mahi plate, and it was delicious! I have also added pictures of what my family ordered: the combo plate with chicken and teriyaki beef, the Hukilau Fried Rice, the Loco Moco, and the Poke Bowl with Ahi Tuna. I highly recommend checking this place out!
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Adrienne Cherie Ricker
Tasty food, relaxed atmosphere. Would come again!
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Kevin Renner
Authentic Hawaiian comfort food. The luau plate has a great combination of classic Hawaiian barbecue dishes. Portions are pretty big so come hungry or prepare to take home some leftovers.
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Elaine Lee
Ordered takeout. The portion sizes were great. Spam musubi was good. Mac salad was also pretty good. I like the option of getting fried rice substituted for white rice. The short ribs were great. I did not like the chicken adobo which was a bit too sour for me and the salmon was a bit too salty. Overall, it was a crowd pleaser
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Jaime Felix
We went to Nikkei Matsuri in SJ, Japantown over the weekend (4/23/23). For lunch, it was my time going to Hukilai and I was very satisfied with the generous portions and awesome service. I have missed good Hawaiian food since I went to Hawaii last year. This did not disappoint and this was just solid overall because of the freshness and good flavors. Their mai tai is nice and refreshing when it’s hot out. The service was awesome too.
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Chelle T
A favorite place for Hawaiian food vibes, the music is calming. Loco moco is fun with ground beef or kalua pork over rice and under gravy with 2 eggs over easy. Poke dinner (can order ahi, salmon, tako) with musubi, rice and mac salad. Garlic fries, steak. Whatever you are craving. It is fun to share with friends for the food variety. Their drinks are fun, tasty and colorful as well. The staff are welcoming and helpful.
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Sean Nguyen
I love Hawaiian food and I have been craving it lately. My cousins @jedijoey10 @hello_xtine invited their friend @alesandnails and Mr to enjoy a meal at @hukilau_sanjose. We got the Kalua Pork Cheese Fries to share, it was so yummy! The pork was seasoned perfectly and the fries were extra crispy. I want to say the twice fried it. We all got our own entrée, Hukilau Poke Dinner, Loco Moco with beef patties, Aloha Chicken Adobo, and Spicy Fish Tacos. The food portions were huge and generous! Every thing was tasty and authentic. They also has a Hawaiian Tiki Bar special on drinks for Happy Hour for 50% off. The drinks were strong and sweet, which were really good. Definitely coming back here for more food.
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Jennifer Biggerstaff
Glad we found out this place open for Christmas Eve dinner! Short rib combo with chicken katsu was super tender! My whole family enjoyed their combo meals. Mai Tai’s were in big glasses and super tasty! My second time here & can’t wait to come back. Thanks to all the staff!
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Jesse Crews
I had the most incredible dining experience at Hukilau! The loco moco and salmon poke were nothing short of amazing, capturing the true essence of Hawaiian flavors in every bite. The loco moco was a savory delight with a perfect balance of flavors, and the salmon poke was incredibly fresh and flavorful.However, what truly stood out was the exceptional staff. Their warm hospitality and attentiveness added an extra layer of enjoyment to the meal. It’s rare to find a place where both the food and the service exceed expectations, but this restaurant managed to do just that. I left with a satisfied stomach, a smile on my face, and a newfound love for Hawaiian cuisine. I can’t wait to visit again and explore more of their menu!
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FoodieGalore LovesFood
I have been going to this place ever since I can remember, The bartenders have always been friendly and is always warm and friendly. My go to are the Laulau pork and their Pokes. They always give a great amount that i would always ask for a to-go box because i couldnt finish my meal. they have been a staple at SJ Japantown and would highly recommend this place if youre craving for some Poke or Hawaiian food!
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