Kalei's Kitchenette

Kalei's Kitchenette is a family-owned Hawaiian restaurant and catering company in Rancho Penasquitos serving authentic island-inspired plate lunches, catering trays, and Hawaiian comfort food made with aloha. Founded by Chef Andy and rooted in Maui flavors, the restaurant specializes in favorites like Huli Huli Chicken, Kalua Pork, Garlic Chicken, musubi, and Hawaiian catering for corporate events, weddings, and celebrations throughout San Diego. Their approachable neighborhood atmosphere and genuine Hawaiian hospitality make them a standout destination for authentic Hawaiian food in North County San Diego.

Located at 9926-F Carmel Mountain Rd, San Diego, CA 92129, Kalei's Kitchenette operates as a hawaiian bbq serving San Diego in California. This page gathers the practical details people usually look for before visiting: where it is, how to reach it, when it opens and how customers rate it. Google also lists it under caterer, which is worth knowing if you are comparing several options in the area.

This group covers Japanese, Korean, Thai, Vietnamese, Indian and other Asian cuisines that are not Chinese, and the etiquette varies by kitchen. Japanese and Korean restaurants often take reservations for dinner and may add a service charge for large groups; Thai and Vietnamese spots are usually walk-in and quick-turnover. Spice levels are frequently adjustable on request at Thai, Indian and Sichuan-adjacent menus, so say if you want it mild or hot. Korean BBQ restaurants typically charge per person for all-you-can-eat service with a time limit, and grills are shared at the table. Vietnamese pho shops post bowl sizes (regular or large) and a plate of herbs, bean sprouts and lime is normal to add yourself. Card and tap-to-pay are widely accepted; cash-only is more common at small family-run counters.

The business lists hours on 5 days of the week. The most common schedule is 11 am–7 pm. Note that it does not open on Monday, Sunday. As with most places, expect changes around holidays; the phone number below is the fastest way to confirm. The listed phone number is (619) 738-4731. Many businesses also reply to text messages on the same number if it is a cell phone. More information is available on its website, kaleiskitchenette.com.

Customers rate it 4.7 out of 5 on Google across 221 reviews, placing it among the better-regarded hawaiian bbq in San Diego.

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