Side of Aloha. Culture.Cuisine.ʻOhana.
Hawaiian Pacific Rim cooking in South Jordan, Utah.
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A taste of the islands, right here in South Jordan.
We bring the flavors of the Pacific to the table, and a feeling of ʻohana to everyone we serve. Sashimi-grade ahi flown in from Hawaiʻi, sauces made in our own kitchen, and always room for one more.
Hoʻokipa
Hospitality, first and always. Everyone who walks in is welcomed as family.
Integrity
Fresh produce, sashimi-grade ahi, hormone- and antibiotic-free meats and sauces made in-house.
ʻOhana
Family. Guests, team and growers are all part of one circle, and we look after each other.
Discovery
A flavorful journey through the Pacific: bold, fresh and always a little adventurous.
Ahi worth the flight.
Our sashimi-grade tuna comes straight from the islands, every Wednesday and sometimes Friday.
2,900miles, give or take
That’s how far our sashimi-grade ahi travels, from Hawaiʻi to our kitchen.
It lands every Wednesday, sometimes Friday too, and it’s the reason our raw dishes are market price.
She doesn’t just cook. She creates.
Nina grew up on the Big Island. Side of Aloha is how she shares it: the flavors of the Pacific, served with the heart of Hawaiian hospitality.
Everyone who walks in is welcomed as ʻohana, and every plate is made with care, from fresh produce and sashimi-grade ahi to the sauces we make ourselves.
The goal is simple: to be the warmest taste of Hawaiʻi on the mainland.
Nina, owner of Side of Aloha
Room for everyone
Warm wood, orange booths, greenery overhead and a neon glow you can spot from the door. Come for lunch, stay for dinner, or book the whole room.
Private events from $300 an hour
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Rattan light, greenery on every ledge, and a booth with your name on it. Come see the room for yourself.
Select Fridays, 5:30 to 9:00 PM
Aloha Friday
Live music, island favorites and a few specials we keep under wraps until the night of. It’s walk-in only, so come early and bring your ʻohana.
From our Google reviews
What guests are saying
The poke was UNREAL! I told my friend, “I haven’t had poke this good since I was in Hawaii.”
Hands down the best, most authentic, and freshest Hawaiian food in Utah. Every dish was bursting with flavor and quality.
Eating here makes me miss Oahu so much. The Aloha was nothing short of amazing!
This spot perfectly captures the spirit of Aloha. The quality of ingredients is evident, from the fresh-tasting fish to the well-marinated, tender grilled beef.
Every bite was better than the last. The food was unbelievably good and I loved the atmosphere.
Best vibes ever, felt like being on vacation the second we walked in. The food was incredible, but the furikake chicken… WOW.
I cannot believe we have such authentic and delicious Hawaiian food in South Jordan. The owners are from the Big Island and are truly so lovely.
Best poke in Utah and competes well even with the freshest stuff you can get in Hawaii. Family run with a great atmosphere.
Everything we ate was DIVINE! Best musubi I’ve ever had in my life!
This is as good of an experience as I could have hoped for. Vibe and service was on point.
The lilikoi pork is one of the best things I’ve eaten recently. The service is also tremendous.
The poke was super yummy, made with fresh ahi flown in from Honolulu. A rare treat for Utah and a great addition to the food scene here.
We ate at Side of Aloha for our 28th anniversary. The atmosphere was great, the service was amazing and the food was so, so good.
Food is as amazing as if I was back home in Nanakuli.
Feeding a crowd?
Pans of our island favorites, sized for 10 to 30 guests. Tell us your date and how many you’re feeding, and we’ll put together a quote.
Eight mains, four sides, one easy order
Come see us
11580 District Main Dr #100South Jordan, UT 84095
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- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm
- Thursday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm
- Friday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
- Saturday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
- SundayClosed
The menu
Hawaiian Pacific Rim cooking, with sauces made in our own kitchen and sashimi-grade ahi flown in from Hawaiʻi every Wednesday and sometimes Friday.
Raw
Our ahi arrives from Hawaiʻi every Wednesday, and sometimes Friday.
Spicy Kīlauea
Market priceCreamy spicy poke, garnished with avocado and macadamia.
Spicy Kīlauea5.0 from 2 Google reviewsFreshie
Market priceShoyu poke with ginger, garlic and onion.
Be the first to rateLava Lava
Market priceShoyu poke with Hawaiian chili peppers, tomato, onion and roasted Hawaiian kukui nut.
Be the first to rateSOA Sashimi
Market priceOur serrano yuzu vinaigrette, cilantro, red onion and crispy onions.
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From the Sea
Sushi-grade ahi, cooked a few different ways.
Garlic Miso Ahi
Market priceSushi grade, sautéed in garlic miso butter.
Be the first to rateGrilled Ahi
Market priceSushi grade, with your choice of lemon wasabi, creamy citrus, spicy Kīlauea or teriyaki.
Lemon wasabiCreamy citrusSpicy KīlaueaTeriyakiBe the first to rateTempura Shrimp
$21Lightly battered and fried ’til golden, with your choice of lemon wasabi, furikake or spicy Kīlauea.
Lemon wasabiFurikakeSpicy Kīlauea5.0 from 2 Google reviewsTempura Ahi
Market priceSushi grade and lightly battered, with your choice of lemon wasabi, furikake, spicy Kīlauea or teriyaki.
Lemon wasabiFurikakeSpicy KīlaueaTeriyakiBe the first to rateTempura Slider
$6Lightly battered sushi-grade ahi on a Hawaiian sweet bun, with your choice of lemon wasabi, furikake, spicy Kīlauea or teriyaki.
Lemon wasabiFurikakeSpicy KīlaueaTeriyakiBe the first to rateGarlic Shrimp
$20Sautéed in lemon garlic butter.
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From the Land
Hormone- and antibiotic-free meats, and organic chicken.
Pork Poke
$18Grilled, with cherry tomatoes, sweet onion and citrus shoyu.
5.0 from 2 Google reviewsLilikoʻi Pork
$17Grilled and drizzled with our lilikoʻi jelly.
Lilikoʻi5.0 from 7 Google reviewsPūlehu Steak
$17Grilled medium rare, finished with Hawaiian salt and pepper.
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$16Lightly battered, with our creamy citrus sauce and furikake.
Creamy citrusFurikake5.0 from 10 Google reviewsSweet Steak
$18Grilled medium rare, drizzled with our teriyaki.
Teriyaki4.7 from 7 Google reviewsSteak Poke
$20Grilled medium rare, with cherry tomatoes, sweet onion and citrus shoyu.
5.0 from 5 Google reviews
Musubi
Comfort food you can hold in one hand.
Shrimp Tempura
$8Avocado and spicy aioli.
Be the first to rateGrilled Pork
$7Teriyaki and kimchi.
Teriyaki5.0 from 2 Google reviewsPlain Jane
$4Grilled Spam, teriyaki and furikake.
TeriyakiFurikake5.0 from 1 Google review
Sides
Little extras for the table.
Crack Mac
$4Greens Mix
$4Kimchi Cabbage
$4Kimchi Cucumber
$4Potato Salad
$4Seaweed Salad
$4French Fries
$4White Rice
$1
Hungry now?
Order Online and it’ll be ready when you get here.
From the bar
In-house sour mix, lilikoʻi in almost everything, and a few names you’ll want to say out loud.
Cocktails
Lychee Mojito
$17Muddled mint and lime, in-house sour mix, lychee purée, rum and soda water.
Sunset Margarita
$18In-house sour mix, reposado tequila, lilikoʻi purée and strawberry purée.
Mai Guy
$16In-house sour mix, rum, Malibu, blue curaçao and pineapple juice.
Lilikoʻi Mojito
$17Muddled mint and lime, in-house sour mix, lilikoʻi purée, rum and soda water.
Lycheetini
$16Lychee purée, vodka and vermouth.
Poggywoggy
$16Muddled orange, in-house sour mix, lilikoʻi purée, guava and rum.
The Oogway
$17Bourbon, muddled lemon and lilikoʻi purée.
Lilikoʻi Margarita
$17In-house sour mix, reposado tequila and lilikoʻi purée.
Blu Kiss
$21In-house sour mix, silver rum, Malibu, blue curaçao and pineapple juice.
Palama
$16Reposado tequila, in-house sour mix and sparkling grapefruit.
Mocktails
Made with the same care, minus the spirits.
Lily Kolada
$10Lilikoʻi, coconut and in-house sour mix.
Missionary Mojito
$10Muddled mint and lime, in-house sour mix, lychee purée and soda water.
Poggy
$11Muddled orange, lilikoʻi purée and guava.
SOA Colada
$10Coconut, pineapple, lilikoʻi and strawberry.
Sober Sunsets
$11In-house sour mix, lilikoʻi purée and strawberry purée.
Beer
Heineken
$5.50Kona Big Wave
$6.50Kona Longboard
$6.50Michelob Ultra
$4.50
Behind the bar
- Meili Vodka
- Lunazul Reposado
- Lalo Blanco
- Salty Beach Silver Rum
- Basil Hayden Bourbon
- WhistlePig
- Roku Gin
- Kraken Spiced Rum
Aloha Friday
Select Fridays, 5:30 to 9:00 PM. Live music, island favorites and a few specials we keep under wraps until the night of.
What to expect
When
Select Fridays from 5:30 to 9:00 PM. We post each date on Instagram.
Seating
Walk-in only, so come early and bring your ʻohana.
The music
Live, island-style and right there in the room.
The food
Island favorites, plus specials you won’t find on the regular menu.
Catering
Pans of our island favorites, sized for 10 to 30 guests. Tell us your date and headcount, and we’ll put together a quote.
Mains
- Teriyaki ChickenGF available$120$240
- Furikake Chicken$130$260
- Kalua PigGFLarge only$220
- Lilikoʻi Pork$150$350
- Pork Poke$175$400
- Pūlehu SteakGF$175$350
- Sweet Steak$200$400
- Steak Poke$225$450
Sides
- Rice$20$40
- Green Salad$60$120
- Mac Salad$60$120
- Veggie Stir FryGF available$70$140
By the half pound
- Kimchi Cabbage$9
- Kimchi Cucumber$10
- Seaweed Salad$10
Gluten-free options are marked. Small pans and large pans stretch to fit most groups; ask us and we’ll help you size it.
Side of Aloha catered my son’s graduation lunch. They were kind and very easy to work with. Their pricing is up front and reasonable, and all of my family and friends were impressed by the quality and quantity of the food.
Private events
Book the whole room for your celebration. Warm wood, orange booths, greenery overhead and a neon glow from the door.
The whole room, yours
From $300 an hour. Birthdays, work parties, welcome dinners, graduations: tell us what you’re celebrating and how many are coming, and we’ll shape the food and the room around it.
Pricing
Private events start at $300 an hour.
Food and drink
Ask us about a family-style spread or catering pans sized for your group.
Getting started
Email us your date, headcount and the occasion, and we’ll take it from there.
Our story
A taste of the islands, served with the heart of Hawaiian hospitality.
She doesn’t just cook. She creates.
Nina grew up on the Big Island. Side of Aloha is how she shares it: the flavors of the Pacific, served with the heart of Hawaiian hospitality.
Everyone who walks in is welcomed as ʻohana, and every plate is made with care, from fresh produce and sashimi-grade ahi to the sauces we make ourselves.
Our mission
To share the flavors of the Pacific with integrity, treating every guest like ʻohana, from the first greeting to the final mahalo.
Our vision
To be the warmest taste of Hawaiʻi on the mainland, a place where culture, cuisine and community meet on every plate.
What we stand for
Hoʻokipa
Everyone is welcomed as family. Warmth is non-negotiable and comes before everything else.
Integrity
Fresh, responsibly sourced ingredients and in-house craft. Quality and consistency, every single time.
ʻOhana
Guests, team and growers are all part of one circle. We look after each other.
Discovery
Bold, fresh and always a little adventurous.
Words you’ll hear here
A few Hawaiian words and kitchen terms, and what they mean to us.
- Aloha
Love, affection and peace. Also our everyday hello and goodbye.
- ʻOhana
Family, including the guests and team we welcome.
- Hoʻokipa
Hospitality: treating every guest with generosity and care.
- Mahalo
Thank you. Our note of gratitude on every visit.
- Lilikoʻi
Passion fruit, a signature flavor across our kitchen and bar.
- Pūlehu
To broil or grill over coals, a traditional island cooking style.
- Furikake
A savory seasoning of seaweed and sesame.
- Musubi
A handheld rice snack. Comfort food, the island way.
- Poke
Fresh, seasoned raw fish, the heart of our raw menu.
- Talk story
Easy, unhurried conversation. The best part of any meal.
Get in touch
Questions, catering, private events or just saying aloha. Here’s how to find us.
Come see us
11580 District Main Dr #100South Jordan, UT 84095
Checking today’s hours
- MondayClosed
- TuesdayClosed
- Wednesday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm
- Thursday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–8 pm
- Friday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
- Saturday11:30 am–2 pm, 5–9 pm
- SundayClosed