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Kalei’s Kitchenette - Reviews

9926-F Carmel Mountain Rd, 92129 San Diego
All reviews at a glance
555

Reviews

84.3%

Satisfaction

66

negative

21

neutral

468

positive

What people say about Kalei’s Kitchenette

Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Special Occasion
Group Type
  • Colleagues
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Monique C.
Review date: 12/22/2025
10
Huge Hit! Delicious Food & Easy Planning
We ordered from Kalei's Kitchentte for our company holiday party, hoping to try something new. While we were a little nervous about stepping outside our usual taco comfort zone, it turned out to be a HUGE HIT! Everything was absolutely delicious. The macaroni salad disappeared so quickly that we should have ordered a large size; people were going back for seconds immediately. The sliders were incredibly flavorful and a personal favorite for me, as they were easy to grab and eat while mingling. The huli huli chicken and kalbi ribs were so tasty, and the vegetable lumpia were a crowd favorite too! The chicken katsu was crispy and delicious, and the pork lumpia and cucumber salad were also very good. People kept coming up to compliment the food, and we were so happy we chose to try something different this year. On top of the fantastic food, working with Kalei's Kitchentte was easy and stress-free. Their online portal made communication and payment clear and simple, which was greatly appreciated when planning a larger event. We will 100% be ordering from them again and would highly recommend Kalei’s Kitchentte to anyone looking for a delicious catered meal for an event.
  • macaroni salad10
  • sliders9
  • huli huli chicken9
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Eric W. (.
Review date: 12/01/2025
10
Excellent Catering Service and Food!
My experience with Kaleis for a large community event's catering was excellent. The food was superb, and they arrived precisely on time. The entire process was incredibly easy.
  • service10
  • food10
  • process10
Price per Person
  • $21–$30
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Dinner
Amanda Y.
Review date: 11/23/2025
8
Delicious Food, Minor Mix-up
My experience at the restaurant was largely positive, with the food being a definite highlight. We ordered the Huli Huli chicken, teriyaki beef, and kalua pork, and everything was absolutely delicious. I did have a small mix-up with my order; I requested a side of macaroni but received rice instead. This means I'll have to come back to try the macaroni, which I'm looking forward to. Overall, a great meal with a minor detail to correct.
  • Huli Huli chicken10
  • teriyaki beef10
  • kalua pork10
Price per Person
  • $11–$20
Visit Type
  • Regular Visit
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kai L.
Review date: 11/18/2025
10
A Local Gem with Delicious Specials
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! I visit at least once a week because the atmosphere truly feels like a local spot on the islands. Chef Andy consistently dishes out great specials, so be sure to look out for those. The food, service, and atmosphere all received a perfect score, making it a highly recommended spot.
  • atmosphere10
  • local spot10
  • great specials10
Visit Type
  • Quick Meal
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Keith T.
Review date: 10/31/2025
2
No water or ice provided
My experience at this restaurant was quite unusual. I've never been to a place where guests are not provided with water or ice. I had to purchase water separately, even though I had already bought food. It was a weird experience.
  • food5
  • water2
  • ice2
  • service2
Visit Type
  • Delivery
Group Type
  • Large Group
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Takeout
Wait Time
  • Immediate (0–5 min.)
Uilani C.
Review date: 10/13/2025
10
Top-Notch Catering Experience!
My experience was top-notch! The food was amazing and the service was impeccable. We placed a pick-up catering order for 100 people, and the food was ready and on time. I would highly recommend this restaurant for any type of catered event. We definitely shared our great experience with family and friends.
  • food10
  • service10
  • catering order10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Meal Type
  • Lunch
Joshua R.
Review date: 10/10/2025
10
Amazing Hawaiian Twist!
My experience at this restaurant was wonderful! I am so happy I found it. The pickled cucumber salad is absolutely amazing, offering a wonderful twist on Hawaiian cuisine. The food was amazing, the staff were friendly, and the atmosphere was great. I am so impressed and can’t wait to go back!
  • pickled cucumber salad10
  • Hawaiian cuisine9
  • food10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Christine S.
Review date: 10/08/2025
10
Spectacular Hawaiian Food Find!
Happened upon this cute cozy Hawaiian restaurant while driving around the area. What a find! I highly recommend it; the food was spectacular!
  • food10
  • restaurant9
Visit Type
  • Family Dinner
Group Type
  • Family
Group Size
  • Large Group
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Kevin M.
Review date: 10/07/2025
10
Incredible Hawaiian Food & Catering!
My experience at this restaurant was fantastic! The Hawaiian food is incredible, with every dish possessing that special 'it factor' that truly sets it apart from other Hawaiian spots. Beyond the amazing food, Chef Andy and his team did an outstanding job catering a large family event for us. I absolutely cannot recommend this place enough!
  • Hawaiian food10
  • dishes9
  • Chef Andy and his team10
Visit Type
  • Food Exploration
Service Type
  • Dine-in
Noise Level
  • Quiet
Bardia M.
Review date: 09/26/2025
9
Authentic Hawaiian Food Gem!
We’re so glad we found this place! We love Hawaiian food, but it’s hard to find authentic options outside of Hawaii. The pork was tender and flavorful, the mac salad was spot on, and it paired perfectly with the sticky rice. Highly recommend.
  • pork9
  • mac salad9
  • sticky rice8

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