Kove Island Comfort Kitchen

Saw this place and wanted to give it a try. It was ok. The food had no flavor. It wasn't bad just had no wow factor for me. The katsu sauce was amazing. We also got katsu musubi and it needed sauce very dry. The spicy salmon crispy rice was really good.

If you're looking for authentic Hawaiian plate lunches around Portland, Kove Island Comfort Kitchen is absolute top-tier. It's a small, simple spot with only about four tables that seat around two people each, and they seem to handle a lot of takeout orders in between. Parking can be a bit tight, though I had no trouble finding an open spot right when I arrived. The staff was super friendly, welcoming, and helpful right from the start. Since it was my first time visiting, they recommended I try the Garlic Chicken, and it was really good, perfectly cooked, coated in a delicious garlic sauce, and served with classic Hawaiian mac salad and rice. This is easily one of the better Hawaiian spots I’ve been to around the area. I can’t wait to come back and try the rest of their menu!

Located right next to the Plaid Pantry behind the Autozone. I arrived right at opening and there was already many people waiting to get in. I found them on Tik Tok and the lady in front of me found them on YouTube. They had sold out the day before. Great customer service and kind of a long wait for the Garlic Chicken Plate. However, it was delicious and the Mac Salad was some of the best I’ve had in town. Space inside is super limited and the line to order prevents someone with being able to walk out of the shop without squeezing past everyone else in line. Parking out front is pretty limited but you could maybe park at Autozone. Food is great, kind of wish they were in a different, bigger location. Tons and tons of contractors etc. were grabbing lunch here.

Great flavors. Ordered the chicken katsu moco, the mushroom gravy was thinner /lighter than I like but the fry on the chicken was great. Also had the kalbi ribs which had nice char and crispness and good aweet flavor. The panko spam masubi reminded me of a tempura sushi roll and was also legit.

The food was great! The portion was a little smaller than the Hawaiian plate lunches I’ve had in Hawaii. It would be even better with more rice and mac salad, or some combo options.

Food is excellent, people are friendly and attentive. I tried the garlic chicken plate, and the fries for the first time yesterday 8/27/26, and had to go back today to try the Salmon Poke bowl. Fabulous!

This place is 100% a must try. I've tried something different all 4 times I've gotten food from here and every time it's been absolutely phenomenal. Hawaiian has always been one of my favorite types of foods, and this place is my favorite Hawaiian place, no competition

I absolutely loved this place. I came down from just south of Olympia to spend the day at Sauve Island National Wildlife Refuge. I needed something to eat after a nice long day of hiking around a beautiful area. I was craving some Loco Moco so I googled hawaiian food nearby. I ended up at a different place in their parking lot and had second thoughts, so I googled some more and found this place. The reviews brought me in, even though it was 20 minutes away. It's a nice cozy little place with an open kitchen. The two guys there were the owners I believe and were very welcoming and and kind. I asked about the Loco Moco and the gentleman assured me it was excellent so I placed my order. This was the best Loco Moco I have ever had! The gravy was full of flavor, the rice was perfectly cooked and the hamburger was cooked exactly how I like it. The macaroni salad was also the best I have had. I can't wait to be in the area again to have it again or thr the Mochiko chicken! Highly recommend!

Really enjoyed our lunch today! I had chicken katsu and hubby had the meat jun. Highly recommend both meals! Hubby was overjoyed that the Mac salad, which was excellent, didn't contain peas. 😄 Excited to go back and try the rest of their menu!

Absolutely loved the vibe of this place! Food was hot and fresh, great flavors and textures. Workers were friendly and kind. We got the mochiko chicken lunch plate and an order of krab crispy rice to share. The tataki ponzu sauce with the mochiko chicken was PERFECTION! Crispy rice was popular, I hear they sell out often. My only critique is the crispy rice could use a little less time in the fryer as it was a bit hard for my taste; I like it lightly crispy on the outside and soft/chewy on the inside. Prices are reasonable and well worth a stop! Also, their restroom is “behind a bush”, referring to their greenery gate that you push through to go to the actual restroom. How fun is that?!