'Ai Pono Cafe Menu

4.4
(400+ Reviews)
  • Chicken

    All plates come with mac & Asian slaw.
    • 'Crackhead' Chicken

      Boneless thigh meat fried in chef's secret batter, tossed in 'Sob' sauce & topped with coconut garlic miso glaze.
      $18.00
    • Chicken Katsu

      Japanese-style breaded chicken breast with 'Ai Pono made katsu sauce.
      $18.00
    • Dirty Lickin' Korean Chicken

      Crispy boneless thighs with chef's ko-ju truffle sauce.
      $18.00
  • Beef & Pork

    All plates come with mac & Asian slaw.
    • Ham 'Buggah' Steak

      Ground Angus patty with grilled onions covered in 'Ai Pono made brown gravy.
      $18.00
    • Da 'OG' Beef

      Hibachi-style slices of marinated striploin with 'OG' black magic teriyaki.
      $19.00
    • Korean Short Rib

      Crilled marinated bone-in short rib with 'OG' black magic teriyaki.
      $21.00
  • Seafood

    All plates come with mac & Asian slaw.
    • Garlic Butter Mahi Mahi

      Wild caught mahi mahi seared in our garlic white wine butter sauce.
      $20.00
    • Ahi Katsu

      Japanese-style breaded ahi served rare topped with miso hot mustard & sweet soy reduction.
      $20.00
    • Muay Thai Garlic Shrimp

      6 pcs shell-on shrimp tossed in 'Ai Pono made cilantro citrus chili sauce.
      $20.00
  • Between Da Buns

    All plates come with mac & Asian slaw.
    • Da 'Side' Chick

      Chef's version of a spicy chicken sando with garlic French fries.
      $14.00
  • Bowls

    • You Like 'Beef' Gyudon

      Chef's version of the Japanese beef bowl with 'OG' black magic teriyaki.
      $15.00
    • Ahi Poke Bowl (Shoyu or Spicy)

      Crab salad, seaweed salad, rice.
      $16.00
    • Town & Country

      Crab salad, spicy ahi, shoyu ahi over steamed rice.
      $18.00
    • 'Ai Pono Moko

      'Ai Pono made Angus patty, 2 eggs over rice covered in 'Ai Pono made brown gravy.
      $17.00
    • Chicken Teriyaki

      Crispy boneless chicken thighs over rice with 'OG' black magic teriyaki.
      $14.00
  • 'Ai Pono Originals

    • Da Mento 'F*ckin' Bento

      Guava chili pepper chicken, mac salad rice, lollipop shrimp, hot dog, spam mahi mahi fish jun, (OG) beef.
      $25.00
    • Da 'Korean Zombie'

      Korean short rib, crispy Korean chicken meat jun, rice, kimchi, mac, bean sprouts.
      $24.00
    • Da 'Roots' Plate

      Korean short rib, ahi katsu shoyu ahi poke, rice & mac salad.
      $21.00
    • Da 'Makai' Plate

      Spicy ahi poke, shoyu ahi poke blackened mahi mahi & rice.
      $21.00
    • Da 'Stockton' Slap

      Thai garlic shrimp, blackened ahi shoyu ahi poke, mixed greens & rice.
      $21.00
    • Da 'Chef's' Plate

      Garlic mahi mahi, black magic Teri beef, spicy ahi poke, rice & mac salad.
      $21.00
  • Dim Sum & Den Sum

    • Vegetable Lumpia (3 Pcs)

      Crispy vegetable spring rolls filled with a mix of fresh vegetables, served with a side of sweet and tangy dipping sauce.
      $9.00
    • Spam Musubi

      Rice and grilled Spam wrapped in seaweed, seasoned with a light sprinkle of furikake.
      $3.50
    • Portuguese Sausage Musubi

      Sliced Portuguese sausage layered with rice, wrapped in seaweed.
      $4.00
    • Macaroni Salad

      Creamy macaroni salad with tender elbow pasta, finely chopped vegetables, and a light mayo dressing.
      $4.00
    • Kimchi

      Traditional fermented Korean side dish, bursting with spicy and tangy flavors.
      $5.00
    • Steamed Rice

      Fluffy steamed rice topped with a sprinkle of sesame seeds and finely chopped herbs.
      $3.00
    • 1/4 Pound Ahi Poke

      $9.00
    • Korean Chicken Musubi

      $5.00
    • 4 Piece Thai Garlic Shrimp

      $4.00
    • Hot Sauce

      $0.75
    • Teriyaki Sauce

      $0.75
    • Lollipop Shrimp (3 Pcs)

      Crispy shrimp skewers with a golden-brown breading, served with a side of tangy dipping sauce.
      $10.00
    • Chicken Potstickers (5 Pcs)

      Golden-brown chicken potstickers filled with seasoned chicken, served with a side of dipping sauce. Five pieces per order.
      $9.00

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283 E 17th St Suite A, Costa Mesa, CA 92627


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