Dylan Perez
Food is the best thing I’ve had in Monrovia in years. They were so nice as well. I forgot the sauce for my food and they walked to my car to hand it to me. Best customer service ever. Genuinely a hidden gem. Can’t wait to try the fried rice next
… moreRoberto Madrid
We’re from out of town and stopped by for a quick bite to eat. We were pleasantly surprised by the food and the service! Definitely worth checking out.
… moreWesley
The chicken katsu was soooo good! Affordable lunch and they have weekly specials! We would highly recommend this place for food if you want something to go. Average wait time for the tasty food is around 12-15 minutes. Must try with the sauces!
… moreLeslie Serrano
I’ve been eating here since I was in high school a long time ago . The food has always been amazing and has always been perfect. They are always accommodating to the food and they have such fast service as well . Truly a hidden gem ! They’re red bean buns are AMAZING!! Perfect softness ! Additionally they’re Hawaiian BQQ mix, Hawaiian BQQ chicken , and Hawaiian NQQ beef are ALL SO GOOD!! Also their spam musubi is SOO AMAZING (my personal favorite) . Highly recommend this place truly is a staple !
… moreJacqui Harper
Delicious, fresh and great portions. It’s wheelchair safe to come in and there are tables to sit at. I love coming here it’s my favorite local place, especially for some Hawaiian food.
… moreTackyLuau
I was visiting with my Mom the other day, and we were looking for a place to get a quick bite to eat. I am very glad we stopped here! They have a lot of choices, and we both ordered the mixed Hawaiian BBQ meals. It arrived in a disposable container, and it was full to the brim with meat, rice, macaroni salad, and vegetables. So delicious, and enough for both of us to take home for dinner. The prices are reasonable, and the portions are very generous, and most of all, delicious!
… moreSilver Rage
You really get your money’s worth here. I’ve had the fried rice and pan-fried noodles and they don’t skimp out on the portions. It was enough to feed 3-4 people. Their mahi mahi is also really good.
… moreJulius Marzuki
An Asian family owned Hawaiian BBQ Cafe. I have been here a couple of times during the past year. It is truly a great cafe, the foods taste great, large portion for the price. They even have some dim sum on the menu and some boba drinks selection too. Today, I ordered the Mahi & BBQ chicken combo for 7.99, spam musubi 2pcs for 3.58 & sausage musubi 2pcs for 3.58. They are so good that even my 2 year old son loves the Mahi Mahi. So happy that I find this small cozy Cafe. It is located at the Monrovia plaza where Vons market is. I will definitely recommend to my family and friends.
… moreDavid Cho
Large portions, good food and service. Largely take out only, so I called in my order and went to pick up which was ready when promised. Tired the Hawaiian BBQ mix plate which has a ton of chicken, two huge pieces, bbq beef and short rib (just 1). Taste was better than most Hawaiian BBQ spots, so no complaints there. Mac salad was good too, but only wish I had ordered more as it only had one scoop. Not complaining, just stating facts. Also tried the wontons in chili oil. It hit the spot, but not a stand out and should have been expected since it’s not that style of restaurant. Will stick with the Hawaiian style options next time. Definitely worth the visit.
… moreGreg SH
TK Cafe Hawaiian BBQ in uptown Monrovia provided a satisfying experience all around. It’s a small family-run counter serve operation with great Hawaiian inspired plate lunch comfort food, especially for meat lovers.
The place is tucked in a corner of the Vons mall at the southwest corner of Myrtle and Foothill, so plenty of free parking. The chef and manager Ken took my order and was very friendly and helpful to recommend certain specialties on their menu.
I ordered the Chicken Combo (BBQ Chicken and the crispy Katsu Chicken) and the Hawaiian BBQ Mix (BBQ Chicken, BBQ Beef, and substituted Teriyaki Chicken in place of Kalbi Beef). Both plates come with two scoops of white rice and a scoop of Mac Salad. See images.
Their BBQ Chicken is definitely a specialty, flavorful, and both combos I received were a generous serving of the moist and flavorful chicken.
I would go back the next time I’m in the mood for Hawaiian plate lunch and would recommend 5 stars compared to other local counter serves in Monrovia.
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