In some of our initial coverage of Pau Hana, we were uncharacteristically lame. We don’t run a lot of corrections on the site (not counting typos, Linder). To make amends — and help a restaurant out in a space that could use some good luck — here’s a Pau Hana-palooza of grand opening celebration information for the new 10th Ave East restaurant that is celebrating this weekend with food and drink specials to bring you down Roanoke Park way. You can learn more about Pau Hana in this Seattle Met write-up or on Facebook at http://www.facebook.com/pauhanaseattle
While you’re down there, stop in and welcome CHS advertiser Easy Joe’s (Facebook) to the neighborhood, too.
Pau Hana (pronounced—Pow-HAH-nah):
1.) done with work 2.) after work 3.) anything other than work 4.) time to relax, unwind, enjoy food, drinks, friends, and good times.
Aloha! We are pleased to announce the formal GRAND OPENING for Pau Hana Hawaiian Restaurant and Bar. We are located on North Capitol Hill in Seattle, WA, at 2355 10th Avenue East (98102).
(Bar Serving Drinks late both nights)
Pau Hana was founded by three friends, Peter Duane, Bruce Wilson, and Derrick Rowland, who met while living in Hawaii. Bruce and Derrick grew up in Hawaii, while Peter, whose family’s heritage is deeply rooted in Hawaii, grew up in Seattle, later moving to the Islands in 1993. All worked in the Food and Beverage Industry in Honolulu, and all recently re-located to the mainland. Now, teamed up with Chef Alan Leeder, they are working together to share their love for Hawaiian food. Their philosophy; Good food, good times, great service, with an atmosphere that is reminiscent of the Islands.
Come join us for a taste of Aloha! We’ll have $5.00 Pupus (that’s appetizers by the way) from 4pm until 7pm, and GREAT DRINK SPECIALS ALL NIGHT LONG! –See you here! ALOHA!
For more info: www.pauhanaseattle.com or call us at (206) 323-4262
This looks so good! I can’t wait to try it this weekend.
This place is awesome!!! I have tried 5 or 6 different dishes and have enjoyed them all. The owners are hands on and friendly. The space is warm and cozy with a dose of Hawaiian flair. Highly recommended. Go support these guys and check out the party this Fri and Sat if you can. Otherwise just go in and eat and drink- you will be impressed!
We’ve eaten at Pau Hana several times because, yes, the food IS that good (ono)! I order the same thing everytime (loco moco with extra gravy) but I always steal half of my husband’s food. We’ve had the kalbi short ribs, poke, coconut shrip, kalua pork and the sliders (salty, but that’s how kalua pork is supposed to be!) and the fried rice. Oh, brunch was great too…Hawaiian scramble (Spam AND portugese sausage). We’ll be there for the grand opening for sure!
These are great guys with a cool place and great food. Glad to have them next door!
Your friends at Easy Joe’s
A fantastic restaurant! Friendly people. Superb food. They went right to the top of our list. Our list of favorite restaurants I mean. I didn’t want you to think that maybe I meant some other kind of list that wasn’t related to restaurants. Just so we have that clear. Thank you.
YES!!!!!! I think North Cap Hill just scored big-time and may have FINALLY gotten the PERFECT restaurant for that slightly hidden/lower-level space on Miller just off 10th (in the former Huiyona space underneath Easy Joe’s). This place is simply AWESOME. OUTSTANDING food. Exceptionally friendly service. Run by Hawaiian and Seattle natives (hence their “two times local” tagline). Really great atmosphere = funky/fun with rich bright colors, fabrics/art/photography; casual and comfortable — and extremely family-friendly which is also what the area has needed (and the whole thing/experience matches up with the quirky space better than what the previous places have tried to do). And did I say DARN GOOD FOOD? OMG! I’m totally addicted after the first try! Ahi Poke. Kalua pork nachos (good lord those are good). Chili Chicken Wings. Mac Salad. And a whole bunch of other stuff. I have only tried their grand opening menu but am going back to try the regular menu which looks OUTSTANDING (loco moco, fried rice, ahi belly, skewers, etc.). Looks like they are doing a seriously yummy brunch/breakfast on weekends, as well! Banana pancakes … Hawaiian brioche French toast … sounds wonderful. Very reasonably priced menu, too, and the place has a little bar area (we were leaving just as a pretty impressive after-hours crowd was coming in) AND a parking lot. Good for groups or smaller parties. NICELY DONE, Pau Hana – and welcome to the neighborhood! Please support this one, Cap Hill – we want Pau Hana to stay!
OK,
So I read your post and thought I should give them a try. I just returned from a month on Maui and thought I knew what good Kalua pig was. Well I can tell you that this matched anything I found on the Islands. I hope others support this little place as well so I can get an Island fix when I am back here on the mainland.
Mahalo to the guys upstairs at Easy Joes–you guys are great neighbors! Great burgers there by the way–if anyone is looking for a great neighborhood burger joint, our friends at Easy Joe’s will take care of you!
Aloha to everyone who has already come in to visit us at Pau Hana, and tried our food. Thank you for the support, and we will do our best to continue to bring the great tastes of Hawaii to you.
Mahalo, and see you all again soon!
Pete, Bruce, Derrick, Alan, and staff.
the word “lame” sucks. figure out another way to say something is shitty.