Hukilau
San Jose, CA 95112-3201
Phone: (408) 279-4888
- Cross Street:
- North 5th Street
- Hours:
- Tue-Sat 11am-2pm, 5pm-12am, Sun 11am-3pm, 5pm-10pm
Editorial Review for Hukilau – by Kim Cooper
The Scene
From the outside, Hukilau looks like a funky one-room beach shack, so the attractive interior and spacious second dining room are a surprise. There's family-style dining and a small bar in back. More intimate seating and a fancy, thatched, mosaic-topped bar are in the front room. The restaurant is decorated with vintage Hawaiian surfing and travel posters, a real surfboard and fake palm trees. Most patrons dine at tables, with an occasional tiki bar aficionado dropping in to sample the libations.
The Draw
Hukilau offers those peculiar Hawaiian favorites like grilled Spam and Loco Moco that transplanted islanders crave, plus burgers, teriyaki and roast pork. The bartenders mix a selection of fruity island drinks, including the Wahine Banger (Malibu rum, Galliano and pineapple juice) and the Al-oha (raspberry, guava and Stoli). There's live music on Fridays and Saturdays, drawing from various island cultures. Weekend brunches entice families with kids.
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Insider Tips
Know Before You GoDon't be confused by the bathroom signs: "Kane" is boys, "Wahine" is girls.
Save MoneyOn Tiki Thursdays, all house drinks and many appetizers are half price.
User Reviews for Hukilau
07/14/2005 Posted by vicsmbz
This place is so reminiscent of back home. The atmoshere, food, portions, aloha spirit, everything. If you haven't tried this place, you are missing out. The food is delicious and the portions are huge and it doesn't cost you an arm and a leg. Any of you islanders out there who wants a bit of back home, this is a must place to dine, drink, whatever. Da' grinds are da' best! Oh, and the servers are gorgeous!
Pros: huge portions, delicious, aloha spirit
Cons: none
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