A Little Piece of Paradise Found in Lincoln Park with Aloha Eats Restaurant

By Zac Schon

Staff Writer

   Usually, the only knowledge and exposure to Hawaiian food that we get, comes from a short stay in the Islands, a Pulp Fiction reference or a few stereotypes, but Lincoln Park has its own little piece of paradise with Aloha Eats on Clark and Deming. Located at 2534 N Clark, this gem is open from 11am-10pm everyday except Tuesday.

   This small Hawaiian themed restaurant offers an extensive menu of Hawaiian favorites, colonial inspired treats and a few other basic staples of American cuisine.

   One of the favorites of most customers is the chicken katsu. What's a katsu? Katsu is a specific type of breading that is sweeter and crunchier than regular breaded items one would typically find in many foods. The chicken is hand-filleted and served with a sweet barbeque sauce and a side of your choice ranging from french fries, rice or one of the best macaroni salads I've tried on the North Side.

   Another favorite dish consists of a bed of rice, hamburger patties and a couple of eggs on top of the patties, which is then covered in gravy and according to customers is absolutely delicious.

   However, one dish is a complete failure. The noodles in broth dish sounds delicious to most when described, but one will quickly find out that the soup is a large bowl of Ramen noodles with cut up chicken and a $5 price tag. The soup comes with no sort of side or bread, and gives a reason to say that it is a real disappointment.

   Overall, the quaint place on Clark has a great atmosphere, super friendly staff, very affordable prices and offers a setting that allows customers to eat with a group of people, or dine solo without feeling weird. Aloha Eats is a great place to eat, but be warned, there is no bathroom for customers.