Hy’s is the closest diners will come in Oregon to the renowned shrimp trucks dotting Oahu’s North Shore. Never mind that it’s a fast-casual restaurant in a Beaverton strip mall, nowhere near any natural body of water; an order the butter-garlic shrimp coated in toasty shards of garlic makes it easy enough to pretend. There is some onsite seating available, but customers can also order delivery through Postmates or online for takeout.

This Beaverton L&L is the Honolulu-based chain’s only remaining outpost in Oregon, so here’s a chance to try barbecue beef bowls, garlic shrimp, and four types of musubi (Spam, barbecue chicken, chicken katsu, Portuguese sausage) without the wait. Delivery is available via UberEats or Postmates, and L&L offers some seating outside.

For a slight step up from L&L, diners can walk a block over to one of three Roxy’s located in an A-frame structure that looks like it could’ve been a former IHOP. The best bets are the garlic fried chicken or shoyu chicken—and even pre-COVID it was recommended to get food to-go due to limited seating. Order online for pickup.

This tiny downtown shop that has food truck roots in Kauai commanded lines when it first opened. These Hawaiian snow cones use finely shaved ice piled into fluff flavored with fresh fruit and all-natural syrups to craft traditionally tropical styles like Da Mango One (mango fruit and juice with condensed milk). The cafe also serves some only-in-Portland concoctions using Tea Bar’s Mint Majik (peppermint tea and spirulina). Wailua has implemented pickup procedures, but online pre-ordering is a must.

This restaurant just south of downtown near John’s Landing has all the requisite Hawaiian trappings, but its big family-style combos like the Big Kahuna Platter and Karate King’s Feast make it a hit for at-home luaus. The fun-loving restaurant also serves mainstays like spam and hot dogs with rice and eggs. Curbside pickup is available or use GrubHub, UberEats, or DoorDash for delivery.

Hapa Howie’s, a food truck in the back of the Piedmont Station Food Carts, serves classic Hawaiian plate lunches, plus comforting dishes like Portuguese sausage or spam, pan-fried with eggs, rice—and mac salad, of course. Hapa Howie’s also offers pick up or delivery through Grubhub and Postmates.

Opened at the height of the summer 2016 Pokemon Go craze, the poke restaurant with the novelty name has proven itself to be a serious standout. Like SeaSweets up the street, diners can choose from signature combos or build their own with selections of protein, toppings, and sauce. Unlike the competition, Poke Mon has a selection of sakes to pair with the sustainable wild fish, as well as garlic fried chicken on Fridays. Customers can order to go or use Caviar, Grubhub, or Postmates for delivery.

Named for the Hawaiian 808 area code, this casual counter-service restaurant with two eastside branches has most of the classics covered, as well as the Aina burger topped with crispy pork belly, spicy mayonnaise and kimchi relish. Vegans looking for Hawaiian food will find a number of options, from teriyaki grilled tofu to curry bowls. Diners can order to go or through UberEats, Caviar, or Grubhub for delivery.

Never mind that poke isn’t traditionally served on rice, raw fish makes a fitting star ingredient in the world’s current love affair with build-a-bowl meals. Chef Ian Hung trained under celebrated Hawaiian chef Alan Wong, and the fish is prepared the traditional way, pre-marinated — Hung gets creative with extras like runny-yolked sous-vide eggs and sambal guacamole. This minimalist, fast-casual spot accepts online orders for pickup or use Postmates, Grubhub, Caviar, DoorDash, or UberEats for delivery. 

This casual cafe (with a branch in Milwaukie) has more combo plates than the competition, so it’s easy to sample three classics like teriyaki beef, kalua pork, and garlic shrimp all at once, even if solo. Ohana also has a large selection of desserts, from an Okinawan purple sweet potato pie on a macadamia crust to a Kauai coffee creme brulee. This is one of the only Hawaiian restaurants in town where they serve the island staple poi. Customers should call ahead for takeout.