Welcome to Hawaiian Express

Where Portland Meets the Aloha Spirit

Your go-to spot downtown for fresh, flavorful Hawaiian-style plate lunches and poke bowls. Whether you're a downtown worker, student at Portland State University, or a visitor looking for something fun and fast, we've got you covered. Dive into vibrant salmon poke burritos, ahi tuna poke bowls, kalua pork, Hawaiian chicken, loco moco, and spam musubi — all served with aloha spirit.

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Three-plate Hawaiian-style meal featuring a bowl of steamed white rice, grilled meats including chicken and shredded pork, and a colorful side plate with avocado, macaroni salad, sweet potatoes, and seaweed salad.

Classic Hawaiian Spam musubi made with seared Spam slices atop white rice, wrapped tightly with a strip of nori seaweed – a popular island snack or lunch bite.

Golden shrimp tempura served with twin scoops of rice, edamame, pineapple chunks, and dipping sauce – surrounded by dragon fruit, mango, and papaya for a tropical island presentation.

Come with a serving of two scoops of rice, dressing, and two sides. Marinated chicken thigh with Hawaiian sea salt and Huli huli Teriyaki sauce. Served with your choice of Coca-Cola product.

Note: can be made Gluten Free (GF) upon request. Also photos are shown with more than two sides for demonstration purpose only.

Hawaiian Plates & Poke Bowls

Ready to explore? Our menu is filled with Hawaiian favorites, perfect for a joyful lunch or dinner. Choose from freshly made poke bowls (salmon or ahi tuna), burritos packed with flavor, generous plate lunches featuring kalua pork or Hawaiian chicken, classic loco moco, and delicious sides like pineapple salad or mac salad.

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Grilled tofu slabs with sear marks served over creamy cabbage slaw, paired with brown rice and tropical fruits – a clean and protein-rich vegetarian Hawaiian option.

Bring a Taste of the Islands to Your Event

Planning an office lunch, student gathering, or private event? Let Hawaiian Express take care of the food with our vibrant Hawaiian catering. We offer customizable packages of poke bowls, burritos, plate lunches (like kalua pork, Hawaiian chicken), and sides — all served with bold island-flavor and speedy service.

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Fresh Poke & Sushi Bowls

Sliced sushi burrito roll filled with salmon, avocado, cucumber, and cream cheese, wrapped in nori with sticky rice – a fusion of Japanese sushi and handheld burrito style.

Flavor-Packed Burritos & Wraps

Come with a serving of one scoop of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad and dressing. Marinated pork shoulder finely shredded and chunky slow cooked with Hawaiian sea salt and Huli huli Teriyaki sauce

Note: can be made Gluten Free (GF) upon request. Also photos are shown with more than two sides for demonstration purpose only.

Hearty Hawaiian Plate Lunches

Your Downtown Escape to the Islands

About Us

Our Location

Hawaiian Express

1930 SW 4th Avenue #110
Portland, OR 97201

(503) 473-8660

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Hawaiian BBQ Chicken

You have to go to this place! Whether you love Hawaiian food or just plain good food, you cannot go wrong with their large portions and fair prices. I get the BBQ Chicken with coleslaw and pineapple everytime. The food is cooked in house, ingredients are incredibly crafted, and flavor is off the charts delicious! The people here are extremely friendly and the entire place makes it feel like you're on the Islands. Mahalo!

Threecommaclub12345

LARGE Loco-Moco Beef

Loco Moco was amazing! The slaw was some of the best I've had. Whatever they put on the side of pineapple was also amazing! I got the large to have leftovers for dinner and it was still amazing reheated! Will definitely be back

Sheri

LARGE NO BONE Braised Beef Short Rib

Fantastic service. Always treated well. Food never disappoints. Beef is my favorite, reminds me of home.

Jaren Scott