Kua'Aina (Soho)

• Their pancake stacks are possibly the fluffiest and tastiest I've had
• My favourite thing about this restaurant is the sweet potato fries
• They're hands down the best I've ever tasted
• The staff are always friendly and helpful here and the restaurant itself is like a cosy little shack with upstairs and downstairs seating
• Burger food is very much on our diet list at the moment
• The open kitchen bar/table was obviously too long for the size of the room and it stops the door from opening to its full extent
• The entire space would fit three people at a time and whilst you are making an entry
• Inside Kua 'Aina is very small
• Unfortunately for the basement level which was a little bigger but rather chilly &ndash
• Space is at their disadvantage and would consider that the tables are a precious profit making tool
• Savoury dishes have a Japanese twist with the legendary teriyaki sauces special for the day was salmon teriyaki
• Little did we know later that Kua 'Aina is part of an American chain from Hawaii
• At least it was just that one that we saw in London
• Sesame sauce here is plain tahini with no hint of ginger
• It merely means that the vegetables are prepared but as far as the sauce is concerned
• The cafe itself was smaller than I'd thought
• Bacon Cheese Burger (1/3lb patty) with Monterey Jack cheese
• Taking me straight back to the days when 1/4 chicken and chips were served a grease proof papered basket
• The regular (and pretty substantial portion) of fries also came out in a wooden bowl with greaseproof paper
• Monterey Jack cheese came unmelted which was a little disappointing
• With the size of the griddle I was hoping it would be a little more melted
• Mixing its juices with the rare cooked patty
• Kua'Aina's patties are a rib/sirloin blend
• All marinades/rubs are applied in house to the original 35 year old Kua'Aina Hawaii recipes
• The seasoning on the burger patty is well balanced (all we know is it's named 'Da secret salt'
• The 'Golden bun' the burgers are served with is part brioche
• Part white bap (complete with slashed valleys on top to aid the rising process)
• Sprinkled liberally with sesame and poppy seeds
• Works really well with the patty stubbornly hanging together until the last mouthful
• Apparently these buns (delivered daily from a London baker) had undergone rigorous testing to ensure disintegration was prevented under the weight of a juicy 1/2lb med rare patty
• Slightly sticky exterior similar to Burger King fries (the best fast food fries EVER
• The sweet potato fries were also crisp
• The one thing I would note is I didn't particularly feel the Hawaiian vibe
• I can most probably boil this down to the fact that I was sat outside
• Nevertheless the food was delivered quickly
• The open lava rock griddle filled the place with wonderful BBQ aromas
• The burger was very tasty
• This is a heavenly place for burgers and all the better if you are around carnaby street but you don't just want to rush in any pub or restaurant after office hours or a shopping day
• I was not quite comfortable with the idea of pineapples and avocados in burgers even though I would say I experiment with my food
• I was utterly delighted with the taste of both in the most popular burgers ( also got a bite of friends choices
• ) do not spoil the feast by drinking coke with the burger
• Try the beer selections if you are not up to a pitcher of cocktails on the menu ( they don't have them without the pitchers
• No single serves) If you are a small crowd
• The staff is not that much focused on quick service as such but I would not say it was on the list of priorities for me
• Succulent patties with running juices at the first bite
• As we reached the place we were welcomed warmly by a nice atmosphere
• Most of my time was spent around Oxford Circus and Soho
• This joint had amazing reviews and I must admit that part of what convinced me to try it out was the fact that it was said to be President Obama's favorite burger joint I wanted to see
• I convinced my friend to join me for a burger she really was in no mood for burgers
• It was packed but we were seated immediately and were led to the downstairs seating area
• It was decorated with vintage Hawaiian photos
• Except to get my drink as I already set my mind on the Bacon and Cheeseburger with fries and settled for a bottle of Longboard beer
• I quickly covered it with the top bun and sunk my teeth in the burger
• The fries were really crunchy and was not oily at all
• I thought the burger was very well seasoned and was not greasy
• I thought there was a reason I found it without even looking for it
• I thought it was reasonable
• Excellent burgers with super original combinations
• The avocado and bacon burger with extra hallaumi cheese and a serving of sweet potato fries
• A Hawaiian restaurant which is the first UK branch of the original of the same name back on Hawaii&rsquo
• A friend and I booked a table for a cold March night and were immediately cheered up by the bright yellow exterior
• All of the staff are kitted out with Hawaiian accessories as expected and the interior has a beach club feel
• Bacon topped with cheddar and Monterey jack cheese
• The hamburgers are grilled and served open in a basket with lettuce
• The grass fed beef is sourced from farms in the West Country and were meaty and juicy despite asking for them all to be cooked medium
• Both the varieties of fries were nice and crisp
• The best part about working in Soho is that you can just step out of your office and let the aromas lead you to your lunch
• The sweet potato fries were too tempting to resist
• Lovely bacon and avocado to add to the flavour was such a perfect combination
• The chocolate milkshake served in milk bottles was the most refreshing thing for the highest London temperatures in a long time
• The chicken is juicy and the portion is generous
• Was surprised to find they were salted which was actually pretty tasty
• Service is friendly and prices are reasonable
• My only criticism is how cramped it is inside
• The diference between the two burguer sizes is very small só
• The smallest one is the better choise
• The staff there are super friendly and the restaurant itself is warm and cozy
• I wish the restaurant was a little bigger though coz when it gets packed it gets a little cramped
• Their prices are affordable
• The only downside would be that it gets a little cramped inside when there is a crowd as the area is small
• I would recommend the ALT Burger with their Sweet Potato Fries
• Their fries are one of the best I have had
• The chilli cheese fries were incredible
• Their signature burgers were just too good especially the veg burger with Halumi is a must try
• My friend and I we were walking the streets of Carnaby
• I ordered the buttermilk fried chicken with sweet potato fries and the star shaped cheese was the best part for me

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