Hula Hands

Being from the islands myself and having pretty high standards Hulu Hands isn’t too bad. The staff are friendly and I haven’t had any issues with my orders. Calling for take out has always been great as well. Its defiantly one of the only places in Anchorage worth going to for Hawaiian BBQ.

Good food! Just a long wait, but worth it! I like the chicken and teriyaki beef. Make sure you call in first so you don’t have to wait.

Not bad, but not my favorite. I doubt I’ll ever crave it. Our waiter was super friendly– we chatted with him about how we celebrated Christmas and he talked to us about visiting his family in Hawaii. My husband loved the food. Granted, he really likes spam while I try to hide his «emergency stash.» Hey! I’d like him to hold off on developing high cholesterol. ;) The pork was good, but my chicken was a little tough. It’s very affordable for the area.

I used to eat here back in the early 2000s when I was going to college, and frankly the place has not changed a bit in 15 years. The food is pretty good, and authentic, but getting pretty expensive. I know this is a local plate lunch place but the building could use some sprucing up, it’s definitely feeling pretty ghetto in there. The portions are still quite large, but the meat was pretty gristly during my last visit. I’d like to stop by more often, but in its current state that will only be a few times a year.

Awesome, awesome.
Wonderful to find great food at a great price with large serving size. Don’t be scared by the location, you have got to try this place.
Pulled pork, chicken and chicken Katsu are just like being in the islands.
This place has made the normal rotation to stop and pick up dinner

There teriyaki chicken is the best I have ever had! We go there at least twice a month. And the price is sooooo affordable that I can feed my family of 4 under $ 25.00. I love this place

Food is Ono! Although, lately I been getting my wontons-​burnt :(Wish they would do something about the lopsided tables and wiggly chairs.
Definitely come here for catering though!

This place has everything; great food, huge portions, inexpensive prices and friendly upbeat staff that makes you feel at home. Normally I have a lot more to say but there really isn’t anything more that can be said without taking aways from the facts. Don’t let the location and look of the building fool you, its amazing.

I always get my food to go because their small space is always full. It must be because the food is so good! I get the kahluah pork and teriyaki chicken with rice and mac salad. It’s so juicy and flavorful. Large portions that never disappoint and the staff is very nice.

Sooooooooo great. The best Hawaiian food in Anchorage. Great flavor with hole in the wall feel.

I just love this place! Great BBQ meats, Loco Moco is awesome, I felt like I was in Hono.

Probably the best Hawaiian food I’ve had hands down. My absolute favorite thing is there Spicy Poke, I have it almost every Friday night. Spicy tuna heaven to say the least :)

We ordered from these folks for lunch the other day. I have never eaten here and heard the Kahlua pork is really good, but salty sometimes. Since I’m not into really salty stuff I didn’t order that. I ordered the chicken teriyaki. It came with macaroni salad and two scoops of rice. The chicken was just ok to me. I got three thin pieces of dry, chicken, about the size of my palm. It was thigh meat (I’m more of a white meat kinda girl.) It was like bbq, tasty, but pretty dry, and VERY salty. The macaroni salad was very blah and boring. It was thick, and creamy, with lots of mayo, but pretty much tasteless, not what I consider good macaroni salad. The rice was just rice, and after the heavy mac salad I didn’t even eat any of it. I was a little disappointed overall. I would probably order from them again, just to give something else a try, but at this point they were just average to me. I do have to say the prices were reasonable though. Total cost with tip was $ 10.00 for my lunch.

I’ve had literally hundreds of pounds of Hawaiian food in my day and I can say that Hula Hands is right up there with the best. I had the teriyaki beef and the short ribs and it was spot on. Good plate lunch portions with rice and mac salad that isn’t too mayo’ee and not too sweet. 4 stars.

I had to update my review on a couple of different sites. As a local and loyal patron nothing irks me more than when a restaurant gets too big for their own britches: Hula Hands apparently has.
They have enjoyed increased success over the last few years (thanks in large part to the military at the original location) and that is AWESOME. Apparently none of that ‘success’ has been put back into their business though. Instead we now experience long wait times in a building packed like sardines and are paying MUCH more than we did before.
…Really disappointed lately, but I have confidence they can change this around — the food speaks for itself!

Their food is Onolicious! Lol! had the Kalbi plate and their ahi tuna poke. Very flavorful poke and had big servings on both the poke and Kalbi plate. Hubs got the chicken katsu plate and he loves it. I just wish this place was bigger since they always seem to have lots of customers. Small parking space, if dining with a crowd I would suggest to carpool & come in early before the crowd hits, or just pick up to go. Service was good on all times We’ve been there.

Real Hawaiian food. Great macaroni salad. The wait staff seems sedated, however. It’s good service, but service with a yawn, not with a smile.

Walking in to friendly faces and a welcoming feel. We asked our server her suggestions. She said chicken & pork? Macaroni salad, cabbage. All were tasty. Reggae music in the background. Very reasonable.

My first time there. I had the pork wrap with rice for lunch. Very delicious food, staff was very friendly, and the prices were very reasonable. I would definitely go back again.

I normally would give this place five stars. I was so excited to come back to Anchorage and this place was on the top of my list of «go to’s». I do absolutely love their macaroni salad and they just know how to cook rice perfectly!
The luau pork (called something else) to me seems pretty unflavorful and quite fatty. It is not as good as I remember.
The beef is fantastic! I would come here for it, it is also pretty fatty, it always seems to have that fat grain, im sure its just the cut of meat, nonetheless its a keeper :)
Go for the combo plate. You can for sure split this, it is more than enough for two!
I tried the masubi and it was just as it should taste. Huge and great paired up with the perfect rice :)

Don’t skip this place because of it’s location or appearance; great food and super nice staff!

Friendly staff, good food, large portions. Prices are decent also. Like the kalbi ribs n mac salad best.