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Homestyle Hawaiian
Welcome to Homestyle Hawaiian, a culinary gem nestled at 1558 E H St, Chula Vista, CA 91913. If you’re seeking authentic Hawaiian flavors, this is the destination that promises to transport your taste buds directly to the islands. Known for its warm, inviting atmosphere and passion for traditional Hawaiian cuisine, this restaurant is a favorite among locals and visitors alike.
As you step inside, you'll notice the simple yet cozy decor, reminiscent of island life. While the space may have its quirks, such as the warm ambiance, it's the food that truly makes the experience worthwhile. The menu is a delightful mix of classic dishes, featuring Kalua Wontons and Ahi Poke, each crafted from fresh ingredients that reflect Hawaiian culinary heritage. Not to mention the ever-popular Lava Chicken, a customer favorite that expertly balances sweet and savory flavors.
The sauces here, including Sweet Chili and the coveted Lava Sauce, add a touch of magic to every dish. Most reviewers rave about the homemade sauces, emphasizing their ability to elevate the flavors without overwhelming them. Whether you opt for the crispy Katsu Chicken or the Spam Musubi, prepared with a glaze of sweet teriyaki sauce, you're in for a mouthwatering treat.
For those who wish to indulge further, the side options are equally tempting. The macaroni salad is a refreshing accompaniment to any meal, while their Chinese Sesame Salad is a wholesome choice for lighter fare. Don’t forget to kick back with a glass of fresh strawberry lemonade, perfect for quenching your thirst after enjoying a flavorful feast.
Despite some comments regarding customer service and the location's ambiance, most patrons overlook these minor setbacks, ultimately drawn back by the homestyle flavor and authenticity that is hard to come by. As one satisfied diner puts it, "this place never disappoints", and many even mention it as a must-visit whenever they're returning to San Diego.
Overall, Homestyle Hawaiian captures the essence of Hawaiian comfort food and serves it up with a side of island hospitality. It’s a cozy pitstop for anyone craving that perfect blend of flavors that remind you of sunny beaches and relaxed luaus. Whether you're a fan of traditional Hawaiian dishes or trying them for the first time, this eatery is sure to leave a lasting impression.
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“ I'm not from around this area and I googled food near me and homestyle Hawaiian came up. Hawaiian sounded good I didn't even really know what Hawaiian food was. Anytime I think of Hawaiian food I think of a luau and a pig with an apple in its mouth. Its kind of in a weird location. It's between a dentist office and a Valvoline oil changing place. There's one lady that got out of her car and went inside and come back out right as I walked in. There was a lady sitting down and eating, a couple off to the side waiting for their food and a man asking how long it was going to take cuz he needed to run across the street real quick. Is really warm in there like they didn't have air conditioning on at all but they did have fans going but it was still really warm in there The doors were open It wasn't hot but it wasn't comfortable either Like I didn't stay and eat which I wanted to but I didn't because it was too warm inside. The couple's food was ready and they cashier handed them their food and then didn't say anything to me like hi how are you, Do you need help, What do you want, do you have any questions... he didn't say anything. He was young though not that's an excuse he needs to learn customer service, but he was super nice once I ordered. The menu has different types of food chicken beef I don't remember what else I do remember they had katsu chicken and lava chicken and the description of them is exactly the same One says it has HH sauce I'm assuming the HH is home styles Hawaiian The katsu chicken has it on the side and the lava chicken has a drizzled over the top. I thought it was strange that they had this item on there twice and it's the same exact thing when they could just say Do you want it on the top or on the side. The sauce is like a sweet BBQ sauce, but not too sweet it still had a barbecue kick in it. I'm not a fan but I don't really like barbecue sauce. I believe it's their signature sauce, I'm guessing, it's probably pretty good I'm just not a fan of barbecue sauces. I ordered the katsu chicken meal which came with white rice and it said on the menu macaroni salad or green salad, but he didn't ask me which one I wanted, just gave me macaroni salad which is what I wanted so I was okay with that. And I ordered a strawberry lemonade which is just a lemonade that they add strawberry flavoring and I couldn't really taste the strawberry. They only had two cups left so thank goodness to me I got a cup. I probably waited maybe 5 minutes for my food. I was there 10 minutes from when I parked to when I left the parking lot. The food was hot, macaroni salad was cold. I just don't think I was a big fan of the chicken with the batter or whatever the katsu crunchy part on the outside of the chicken is. I probably won't return. For people who like Hawaiian or who like katsu chicken it's a good place if you're in the area. ”
“ Delicious food! I haven’t had Spam since I was a child so trying it again was interesting but delicious! The meat lumpia was a little disappointing. They didn’t have much flavor. The sauces were delicious and I loved that they made they’re lemonades fresh as they’re ordered. ”
“ As always this place never disappoints. Some really good authentic Hawaiian food! Whenever I’m back in San Diego I make it a mission to come and eat here! So filling and delicious! Kind of bummed they don’t have Dole Ice Cream anymore but they did suggest a place called MJ’s Deli just up the stairs, however was closed at the time. Will be back again!! ”
“ Great home flavored Hawaiian food. Best I have tasted since being in Maui. They have two locations that I am aware of. The Lava chicken is the best imo. ”
“ I will always pick this restaurant over anything the flavors is what keeps me from going anywhere else for Hawwian food. This place is the best and the employees are sweet as well. I will always support this restaurant!!! I’ll be known as the girl with extra lava sauce on her lava chicken :P ”
“ First place we (wife and I) went to was in College area. Then started going to the one in Chula Vista. Never been disappointed with #HH. National City location has same quality and great flavors. ”
“ Love their ceased salad! Super quick and easy for me to stay on my diet! ”
“ The young man who helped me has great customer service. If the other girl would’ve attended me, I wouldn’t have put a five star. The food was delicious! ”