Aloha Eats

It’s always a good day for Katsu 😮‍💨

Shirts are restocked and available for purchase in-store! We’ll have them back online soon. Stay tuned for a new design drop too! 👀

Also if you haven’t seen our Aloha photobooth in-store be sure to stop by and tag us in your pics! Mahalo & happy Aloha Friday! 🤙🏽

Aloha friends! We hope you had a wonderful Labor Day weekend! Tomorrow 9/4 we will have playing Hawaiian music (songs from Hawaii, R&B and reggae) from 12-1PM. 🌺

Plus every Wednesday of this month we’ll have Lanialoha and the playing some Uke jams at 6PM! so come by enjoy some plate lunch and island jams. Hope to see you soon! 🤙🏽

It’s Special Musubi Day!!! 🤙🏽 we’ve got Spam & Furikake + Spam & Egg Musubi today (8/21) only! $3.75 each

Introducing the ALOHADOG in collaboration with for our 20 year anniversary! This will be available at Mochinut only for a limited time starting Wednesday 8/21!

MOCHINUT LINCOLN PARK 734 W. FULLERTON

Yay for 20 years of Aloha! Mahalo to our friends from for creating this Spam Musubi Cake for us to celebrate!!

When my dad, Bill, immigrated to the US, his goal was simple - to provide a better life for his family. He worked multiple jobs to stay afloat. He took all the opportunities that were given to him. He leaned into his mentors for guidance. He lived on outer islands just to work. I hardly saw him when I was in high school. But those sacrifices and that determination led him to Aloha. Some 4,000 miles from home, he took a risk to introduce local Hawaiian food to Chicago. With the help of my brother (Ivan) and 2 business partners (Steven & Tony), Aloha Grill opened its doors on this day 20 years ago. (Years later, we had a little name change to Aloha Eats.)

As we celebrate this huge milestone without my dad, I think of how proud he would be to see it. Did he ever think we would still be here 20 years later? Did he know the impact he made by bringing Aloha to Chicago? Because of him, we have community. Because of this, we have a vessel for friendship, education, and connection.

A special shout out to the staff, who carries us day in and day out. Not only could this not have survived without you, it thrives with you.

Mahalo for your support all these years. It is only because of you we can continue to do what we do. It is because of you I get to do my dad proud. I will be forever grateful for that. 🧡

Save the date for upcoming events at Aloha Eats!! 🤙🏽

8/7 at 5PM: 🎶Lanialoha Lee will be performing at Aloha Eats! As a Midwest-based Native Hawaiian, she continues to preserve, perpetuate and protect Pacific Island cultural arts and is hopeful that an appreciation will develop and augment the cultural literacy of those less familiar with the mesmerizing rhythms of music, dance and poetic text of the south Pacific Islands. 🌺

8/14: Aloha Bento Day!!! 🍱 If you haven’t placed your pre-order yet, we recommend it. Bentos are $8.75, link in bio to order. Limited quantities available.

8/18-8/24: 🌭We have a special collaboration that will be available ! 👀 Stay tuned for details. Plus specialty flavors available each weekend at Aloha Eats!🍩

8/21: Aloha Musubi Day! 🍙 We’ll be serving Spam & Egg + Spam & Furikake Musubi

Mahalo for celebrating our 20th Anniversary all month long with us!! 🧡

In celebration of our 20th Anniversary this month we’re serving up a special ✨ALOHA BENTO✨!

ONE DAY ONLY! WEDNESDAY, AUGUST 14th! PRE-ORDERS ARE NOW OPEN! https://www.alohaeats.com/bento-preorder/p/aloha

🍱 Bento box comes with Mochiko Chicken, BBQ beef, Spam slice, kamaboko slice (fish cake), takuan slice (pickled radish), white rice, furikake (rice seasoning).

An ode to the good ol’ days growing up in Hawaii. A perfect little treat that is fun to eat! Be aware that this box’s dimensions are 4.5” x 6.5.”

Bentos are recommended to be consumed or refrigerated within 3 hours of the pickup window time.

Limited quantities available, will have a few on hand day of first-come, first serve. Pre-order today! 🤙🏽

Can you believe it?! Aloha Eats turns 20 this month!! 🥳 To celebrate, we’ve got exciting specials, collabs and events all month long! We’d love to hear about your favorite memories at Aloha Eats over the years. 

Send us a DM, tag us in your stories/post or share with us in the comments some of your favorite memories at Aloha Eats. We’ll be selecting someone at random and sharing a $75 gift card to Aloha Eats. (& don’t worry if you’re not local to Chicago anymore, we can send you some Aloha merch if selected)

Much Mahalos from the Aloha Eats ohana. We look forward to celebrating 20 years with you! 🧡

Tofu Katsu or Chicken Katsu? we also got Spam Katsu & Pork Katsu 🤙🏽 all kine of Katsu!!! What’s your favorite?

Calling all Educators! Join this amazing workshop to learn about ways to incorporate AANHPI history and culture into your curriculum. Attendees will receive a copy of this beautiful book, Aloha Everything, that takes readers on a journey through the breathtaking islands of Hawai’i. 🌺

Use code 40TEACHERS to receive 40% the full ticket price.
🔗 in bio for more info and to register!

During this 2 day institute, educators will leave with two adaptable lesson plans, a content-related text to use in the classroom, and new collaborative relationships!

The sessions take place on Wednesday, July 24 and Thursday, July 25 from 10am—2pm.
Ticket includes materials, parking, and lunch both days (Aloha Eats 🤙🏽).

What’s in your head???
Us: Plate lunch 🥹

Aloha friends we will be closed on 4th of July! Normal hours will resume Friday 7/5. Mahalo! 🤙🏽

Did you know our Mochiko Chicken is available in full size plate lunch? 🍗 Dark meat chicken pieces marinated with garlic, ginger, sweet rice flour & deep fried. Subtly sweet and savory with a slight sticky chew. 🤙🏽

Summertime Chi & Spam Musubis in the park 😎

Spamming your feed because the weekend is here! 🤙🏽 headed to a Cubs game? You know where to go for some ono grindz!

Fry-yay feeling 🍟 for some Hurricane Fries 🤙🏽

Serving local Hawaiian plates since 2004 😌 Aloha Eats tees available in pink, black and white 🤙🏽purchase in-store or online!

Can we bring this weather back? 😩 don’t let the rain get ya down friends, we got the aloha spirit all day and serving up plate lunch all weekend! 🤙🏽

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We hope you all had a wonderful weekend! 🤙🏽 it’s a good day for some plate lunch…you already know where to go 😌

The weekend is here! 😎 Be sure to stop by Aloha Eats for all the ono kine’ grindz 🤙🏽 you can still help support Maui relief as 10% of our total sales from 5/17-5/26 will be benefiting for AAPI Restaurant week!

Kaibigian ng Lahaina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, initiated by Lahaina-grown residents motivated to promote and facilitate the empowerment, enhancement and sustainability of Filipino and immigrant communities in West Maui. In realization of the devastating impacts the August 8, 2023 wildfires that destroyed our town, Kaibigan ng Lahaina exists to provide resource, assistance, guidance and inspiration to the community through cultural-focused programming.

In celebration of we’re participating in AAPI Restaurant Week (5/17 - 5/26). During this time 10% of Aloha Eats total sales will be benefiting to continued Maui relief & rebuilding.

🌺Who are We?

Kaibigian ng Lahaina is a 501(c)(3) non-profit organization, initiated by Lahaina-grown residents motivated to promote and facilitate the empowerment, enhancement and sustainability of Filipino and immigrant communities in West Maui. In realization of the devastating impacts the August 8, 2023 wildfires that destroyed our town, Kaibigan ng Lahaina exists to provide resource, assistance, guidance and inspiration to the community through cultural-focused programming.

🤝What are we doing?

Currently, recovery and resiliency efforts are the top of our priorities. We are doing this through identifying and guiding individuals and families who are in the most immediate need for assistance and services. Our current project is to collect comprehensive survivor data that will help to identify persons needing gap or immediate assistance while also creating databases for anticipated case management and empirical data that will support advocacy efforts.

In the long-term, Kaibigan ng Lahaina is committed to establish a physical space that will provide resource and case management services through language access, as well as promote the distinct multi-cultural character of Lahaina. While we anticipate funding for such directed purposes will be achieved through grants, we are strong believers in the Filipino value of “bayanihan” - a collective effort to help one another in big and small ways. While culture is a large part of who we are, we also maintain a “culture of Lahaina”, meaning our foremost promise to pursue and commit to the good of the community as a whole. We believe this cannot be done without immigrant communities and hence we are leading the challenge in these narratives and efforts.

Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month with us on Tuesday, May 14, in partnership with ! Our Spam, BBQ Chicken and Tofu Katsu Musubi will be available for purchase. We hope to see you there!

“Celebrate Asian American and Pacific Islander (AAPI) Heritage Month at Alma with an evening of diverse flavors and culture! Immerse yourself in a culinary journey featuring local AAPI pop-up vendors including Spice Note Tequila, Mochinut Lincoln Park, Aloha Eats, Bombay Eats, BITES Asian Kitchen + Bar, 2d Restaurant and BlissPoint Bakery. Each $5 ticket includes a taster pour of a special Spice Note Tequila cocktail, and additional tantalizing bites and beverages will be available for purchase. While reservations are recommended, we warmly welcome walk-in guests, as well! Alma is proud to donate 25% of proceeds from the event to OCA Chicago, a non-profit that supports the economic, professional, and social well-being of AAPIs.”

A portion of ticket sales will support OCA Greater Chicago's vital work in empowering AAPI communities across the Chicagoland area and beyond. Secure your ticket at the link: https://bit.ly/3y82Exv 🎟️