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Compare Prices and Read Reviews on Hawaiian Walk In at Epinions.com Join Epinions | Help | Sign In Restaurants Restaurants & Gourmet All Categories Advanced Search Home > Restaurants & Gourmet > Restaurants Hawaiian Walk In Overall rating: Reviewed by 3 Epinions users Food and Presentation: Ambiance and Decor: Quality of Service: Write a Review Compare Prices View Details Read Reviews Subscribe to reviews on this product Read Review of Hawaiian Walk In Review Summary About the Author Ho-Hum Plate Lunch in Downtown Oakland Nov 24 '04 Author's Product Rating Food and Presentation: Ambiance and Decor: Quality of Service: Pros Fill up on cheap Hawaiian food for cheap. Cons It's not that great Hawaiian food. The Bottom Line Hawaiian food in downtown Oakland. Full Review Hawaiian Walk In 402 15th Street Oakland CA 94612 During the week - 10:30 AM - 9:00 PM weekends - 11:00 AM - 7:00 PM Ever since Aloha Fest at Presidio Park this past summer, I have been fixated with plate lunches, malasadas, and SPAM. Ideally, SPAM in my plate lunch somewhere, but defnitely not in my malasada. Imagine then, how excited I was to discover that Hawaiian Walk In - a place that cooks up plate lunches - was located less than five miles from my apartment. Awooo! Then, imagine just how disappointed I was after finding out the food was just under so-so. That's just how it happened. Location It's in downtown Oakland, a stone's throw from Broadway. You really wouldn't be doing anyting in downtown Oakland unless you work there or are going to Temple Tattoo, so there aren't too many accidental walk ins at Hawaiian Walk In. There is no parking lot either, so you'll probably have to spend some time looking for metered street parking. The best time to try this place out is after work hours or on weekends. Of course, the closest BART station is City Center. The Scene It's downtown Oakland - not in the hip part - not that there is a hip part. There's one woman who is the hostess, waitress, and cashier and she'll happily hand you a pink paper photocopied menu and hang out by the cash register up front. Behind her post is a fridge, the kind you can see in, where you'll find a jumble of Hawaiian Sun juices and sodas. This place is ridiculously casual, and almost has a dive, hole-in-the-wall charm to it. Menu Lots of island-style plates at ridiculoulsy low, low prices. The food is better to talk and read about than eat. Specials include things like a Teriyaki Mixed plate (think of it was a three way plate - teri short ribs, teri chicken, and teri steak), Loco Moco (a hamburger patty and fried egg smothered in gravy atop a mound of rice), Pork Lau Lau, or a Bento lunch of Mahi Mahi, teri steak, teri chicken and ham. All Specials come with two scoops of rice and a scoop of mac salad, just like all Hawaiian plate lunches. Specials are around $5 and each plate is plenty. The monster special, which is a ridiculous amount of food, is the Mahalo Chicken Combo - Teri chicken, Lemon chicken and Chicken katsu with rice and mac salad. It was more than enough for two starving adults. There are also "regular" plates, which include one meat choice with the same sides - other things like lemon chicken, deep fried shrimp and curry are available. ($5-$6). For lighter eaters, or if $5 is too expensive, opt for a "mini" plate wich is the same as regular, but you just get one scoop of rice instead of two. No mini plate is over $4. Need to go cheaper? Get a sandwich - teri chicken, mahi mahi or teri beef - less than $2.50. Yup. $2.50. Now you're thinking that this is plate lunch nirvana with its jumbo portions and mega low prices. Nope. The food isn't that great. The chicken breasts for every chicken item we ordered was way too fatty with mystery, chewy bits. (I've eaten here a handful of times now.) The teriyaki flavor is actually pretty good - a full sweet taste - but no amount of marinade and sauce can mask poor quality chicken. The lemon chicken is a heavy overly battered and deep fried breast - the batter is so thick and bready, kind of like corndog batter without the cornmeal, which becomes a pocket sponge for what it was deep fried in. The lemon sauce - sugary, lemony, sad. The mac salad, which for many is what makes or breaks a plate lunch, is actually pretty good. But, cannot stand for the plate lunch. They also have saimin - but I can't recommend it either way because I haven't tried it yet. ($4 with egg and chicken, $2.25 plain!) I'm such a fan of island food that I'll probably go back to try the saimin. The Verdict I was disappointed, but it doesn't mean I won't go back. I really should learn my lesson. The prices are low, and there are enough things on the menu for several visits. This place though, is better and more authentic than the new place in El Cerrito (Waikiki something.) However, if you work in downtown Oakland anyway, and are short a few bucks... Recommended No Kid Friendliness: No Vegetarian Friendly: No Best Suited For: Friends Comments on this Review Read all comments (8) Write your own comment Epinions.com ID: megugrrrl in Restaurants & Gourmet Location: Beast in Pig Latin Reviews written: 136 Trusted by: 298 members No, I'm not ignoring you. I'm still waiting on those cities to be added. View all reviews by megugrrrl View megugrrrl's profile Return to top Back to all reviews Featured Resources Additional information on Hawaiian Walk In or other products. 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Hawaii's Visitor Guides: Sightseeing . Hawaii's Best Stuff Hawaii's Finest Travel and Visitor Information Center . Receive Guides Background Music Hotels Hot Pics Beaches Fun Dining Shopping Sights Entertainment Culture Coupons & Maps Links Home Sightseeing B y land, sea and air, Hawaii is spectacularly beautiful. By land, many guided tours are available, or rent a car to explore on your own. By sea, sail or cruise above the water, or experience a unique perspective from below. By air, experience the thrill of a glider ride or helicopter flight. The following are a few options. For more, send for our visitor guides, with over 700 full-color pages, including many fun sightseeing options. On Oahu Atlantis Submarines. This company launched the world's first passenger submarine in 1985 and today operates in ten locations across the globe. In 1994, in a major move to expand its operations into the 21st century, Atlantis launched the world's largest passenger submersible in Hawaiian waters. The futuristic new submarine, Atlantis 2000, spans 92 feet, carries 64 passengers and displaces 150 tons. The highlight of the tour off Waikiki is a sunken World War II oil tanker which rests on the ocean floor and serves as a giant condo for schools of fish. Available on Maui and the Big Island too! Dollar Rent A Car. Whether you're sightseeing on Oahu or any other island, Dollar is the Hawaii specialist. With over 5,000 cars in its fleet Dollar has a vehicle that's just right for you. Choose from compacts, sedans, luxury cars, vans and Jeeps. E Noa Tours. Choose from short tours to points of interest such as downtown Honolulu or the Arizona Memorial, or longer tours that circle the island. All excursions are fully narrated by friendly, experienced guides who provide historical facts, insightful information, and even humorous stories! Paradise Cruise. Featuring a complete selection of ocean cruises with first class Hawaiian hospitality aboard the Star of Honolulu. This is the only boat of its kind in Hawaiian water equipped with a watts-type stabilizer for a smooth and steady ride. Cruise the shoreline from Diamond Head to Pearl Harbor or choose a sunset dinner cruise. Pearl Harbor. December 7, 1941, a day that will live in infamy. Learn more about what took place on this day at the USS Arizona Memorial Visitor Center. A ferry shuttles back and forth between the visitor center and the USS Arizona Memorial so you can actually stand right above the Arizona. Also, right next to the visitor center is the USS Bowfin Submarine Museum and Park. You can go below the deck of the Bowfin, an actual World War II sub. Weddings. Looking for a great site to get married? Need some help planning?... Aloha Weddings is a full service wedding company. For information on planning a wedding, please email: alohawed53@hotmail.com or contact them at 1541 S. Beretania Street, Honolulu, HI 96826. Phone 808-983-1400. Maui Four Winds. Daily cruises on this glassbottom catamaran to Molokini Crater, one of the best snorkel and dive sites in the world. The glassbottom allows for spectacular underwater viewing without getting wet. If you'd like to get wet, have a blast with their waterslide. BBQ lunches include grilled burgers, chicken or Mahi Mahi. Hawaii Helicopters. From volcanic craters to thundering waterfalls and rugged coastlines, you can see it all by air. The luxurious 1994 Astar is specifically designed for touring, offering 180-degree visibility in air-conditioned comfort. 4 independent video cameras and a CD sound system record your flight with the pilot's live narration, music and your cabin conversation. Nautilus. Everyone can enjoy a reef viewing adventure from a roomy, air-conditioned cabin on this semi-submersible vessel that remains on the ocean's surface. See colorful fish, coral, turtles and interesting ocean specimens. Kauai Hanalei Sea Tours. Choose from an inflatable zodiac raft or a power catamaran. With either the captain and crew share their extensive knowledge of the history, legends and marine environment along the coastline. See majestic cliffs, waterfalls, ancient Hawaiian fishing villages, and sea caves. Snorkel amidst tropical reef fish, spot spinner dolphins and sea turtles, and picnic at secluded beaches. Ohana Helicopter Tours. Owner and pilot, Bogar Kealoha, is Hawaiian-born and can show you the island of Kauai as only he knows. With more than 20 years flying experience, you're in good hands as he shares the spectacular beauty and hidden charms of his island home. The Big Island Akaka Falls. Take a walk through the rain forest to view one of the most spectacular waterfalls in Hawaii. Ginger, heliconia, giant stands of bamboo, and orchids line the trail to the waterfalls. The entire family can join in on this easy and fun walk. Safari Helicopters. Daily flights from the Hilo airport visit current lava activity at the Pu'u O'o Vent where passengers can see the fiery home of Madame Pele. Some tours also take you past the beautiful waterfalls. The Astar 350 helicopter is air-conditioned, features a multi-camera video system and has 180-degree viewing. Second Wind. Discover the Kona Coast on this state-of-the-art, unsinkable, 27-foot Stilleto catamaran. Geared for sailing enthusiasts and snorkelors, she is designed for speed. Suntan on the trampoline or snorkel along Kona's reefs. Back to the Top E-mail aloha@visit-hawaii.com All Content © Hawaii's Visitor Guides 2005

Hawaiian Barbecue

Marga's Foodblog: Restaurant Reviews + Wikiwiki Hawaiian -- Marga's Foodblog recipes - reviews - rants « Ono Hawaiian BBQ | Main | Got a lot of books » October 10, 2005 Restaurant Reviews + Wikiwiki Hawaiian Even though I've been eating out quite a bit lately, I've been very remiss about writing about the restaurants I've visited. Of course, you could argue that there is absolutely no reason why I should be writing about the restaurants in the first place, but as long as I do it, I figure I should be comprehensive. I'm particularly interested on being comprehensive about San Leandro restaurants, as there aren't really good resources out there on the San Leandro restaurant scene (and given how poor it is, no wonder). The problem comes when I go to a restaurant I don't particularly like and then I forget to write the review. After a while, i feel compell to go back and write it, and yet I don't want to go back and waste money in subpar food. But if I don't, my guide will never be comprehensive. This has happened with Buffet Fortuna - a horrible Chinese buffet located near the downtown Safeway, with Bancheros, an institution serving Chef-Boyardee tasting Italian food in Hayward and with a couple of burger joints. It also happened with Wikiwiki Hawaiian BBQ on East 14th, near Bayfair mall, which I visited last June. Wikiwiki is one of the many Hawaiian BBQ joints that have sprouted in San Leandro in the last year. As I've written before, I've found most of them to be underwhelming, and while Wikiwiki wasn't the worst, it certainly does not merit another visit. As in the other restaurants, I found the chicken to have a strange consistency, very dense, almost canned-like. I can only speculate as to what gives chicken that horrible consistency at Hawaiian BBQ places. One theory is that the high salt & sugar content of the marinade dries out the meat making it denser. Anothe perhaps more likely one, is that the places use "chicken filets", scraps of chicken that are manually pressed and glued together into the desired shape. The taste was OK, nothing special but certainly edible. I also ordered the lau lau pork, pork wrapped in taro leaves and steamed. The pork was covered with a shredded green substance that might have been the taro leaves, but more likely was seaweed. It certainly imparted a very fishy taste to the pork, which I found quite unpleasant, but others might like. I can't imagine going there again. Wikiwiki Hawaiian BBQ 15696 E 14th St San Leandro, CA (510) 276-0777 Posted by marga at October 10, 2005 08:28 AM| TrackBack Comments I have lived in southern california for quite a while and there are tons of L&Ls in my area. I visited Wikiwiki and thought that the food was same if not better than the other ones that i have eaten at. And about the Lau Lau, i believe that it consists of pork, butterfish, and taro leaves. I loved it, so i think that only local/or people who knows what it is able to judge and enjoy this hawaiian dish. Thanks..just my thoughts. Posted by: Sarah at December 23, 2005 05:33 PM Post a comment Name: Email Address: URL: Remember personal info? Yes No Comments: