Rutt's Hawaiian Cafe & Catering West LA

I ordered a smaller version of the Hawaiian Royale and it was delicious. My spouse ordered the mix plate and was very satisfied. I even had enough for leftovers later. The teriyaki sauce on the rice was a great flavor booster. Our teenager ordered a burger with fries and enjoyed it. She also enjoyed a passionfruit slushie. Will definitely return to this restaurant on my next trip.

Hawaiian food is like a big hug from your favorite auntie. It is exactly what you want even though you don’t know it The food is a great version of all of the classics. Mac salad. Yes please. Kailua pork. On point. The beef short ribs though. Like Sunday dinner at your mom’s house. And the world famous sweet roll to get all those juices. Even the chicken was great, which can sometimes be dry or an afterthought. Put it all together and it’s like stopping at a local spot in Oahu. Luau fire show not included.

9 of us met here for a birthday lunch. The service was great. Every question was answered truthfully. We all enjoyed our food, everyone complimented the chef. They brought the birthday girl bread pudding with a scoop of delicious ice-cream. Unlike most restaurants, they charged for it. We drove 55 miles and I would return.

It was the most horrible experience in the world of hawaiin food!!!!! I had to go to provecho calimex which is so much better. I just wanted some good hawaiin food. I first got the loco moco and boy oh boy it was horrible the meat was mushed and sweet inside it wasn’t even a patty! The macaroni salad was horrid I better not get sick and the rice was horrible too!!! Geezus and I got the chicken katsu that was funny it was nothing like the picture and it was blend no flavor and no care! My chicken was burnt I was so disappointed and I had to be excused and pay for my soda. This restaurant should go out of business or readjust to the menu and make real Hawaiin food. There is no love and the servers and employees don’t really care either! It was really bad and the community needs to do something about this place. Humans don’t deserve this.

Had a taste for their famous Hawaiian Royale. Yum! We also got their Chicken Katsu plate and the Portuguese Sausage Breakfast plate. Everything was absolutely delicious! Love their friendly, warm neighborhoodly service. A great place for casual dining with great food!

I stumbled upon Rutt’s Hawaiian Café in Culver City a few years ago and had dinner there with some friends. Rosie and the staff were incredibly warm and welcoming. We ordered a variety of dishes to share, and every single one was a hit. Since then, I’ve been using Rutt’s to cater our special events every year. Being far from Hawai‘i makes finding a legit loco moco a challenge, but Rutt’s nails it every time. My friends swear by the kahlua pork, and I’m always excited to explore something new on their menu. This year’s surprise favorite was the Beef Stew from their catering selection—comforting, hearty, and packed with flavor. Honestly, everything I’ve tried has been consistently delicious: chow fun, BBQ chicken, baby back pork ribs, beef short ribs, katsu chicken salad, mac salad, sliders, and even their steamed veggies is unbelievably ono. Huge mahalo to Paul for taking such great care of my catering order this year. If you’re in LA or planning a visit, Rutt’s is definitely a spot to add to your list, you won't be disappointed!

Very comforting, typical dishes. Exactly what you would expect to be catered at a Hawaiian-themed birthday party. No flairs, no frills, just solid classics. Given that the restaurant leans more toward catering and take-out, the interior feels a bit like an afterthought, so don’t expect a very vibey dine-in experience. There is a fun “tiki bar” inside the restaurant, however.

I had the boneless short rib lunch plate and it was pretty good, could use more sauce though since the short ribs were thick. The lunch plate already comes with rice so no need to order rice on the side unless you want to eat more rice. They give you a decent size portion, I saved some for dinner. Server was very nice and accommodating. The place has decent size people. Pretty social atmosphere.