Hula Hula – American
Step into a vibrant tropical escape where the spirit of the islands meets a playful, high-energy atmosphere perfect for spirited gatherings and late-night cravings. The kitchen serves up a whimsical fusion of Pacific Rim flavors, from crispy coconut shrimp and chili-spiked crab rangoon to inventive, nostalgic bites like golden-fried spam corndogs. A parade of globally-inspired sliders—featuring everything from jerk jackfruit to Korean-style pork—anchors a menu designed for sharing, making every visit feel like a sun-drenched celebration.
1501 East Olive Way, Seattle WA 98122 http://hulahula.org/Rating: 4/5 (1 reviews)
Cuisine: American
Price range: $
Dietary options: dairy-free, gluten-free, halal, high-protein, keto, low-carb, vegan, vegetarian, heart-healthy, low-fat, low-sodium, paleo, pescatarian, plant-based, whole30, anti-inflammatory, atkins, dash-sodium-reduced, gerd, high-fiber, low-cholesterol, south-beach, aip, alkaline, renal, tlc, volumetrics, zone, lectin-free, macrobiotic, slow-carb, soy-free
Diet fit at Hula Hula
Dairy-Free at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac Salad, Chips & Salsa and Vegan Jerk Totchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Gluten-Free at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 2 gluten-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac Salad and Kon Tiki Tots. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Halal at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 11 halal-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac Salad, Chips & Salsa and Vegan Jerk Totchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
High-Protein at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 3 high-protein-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Coconut Shrimp, Chili Crab Rangoon and Chicken Fried Rice Bowl. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Keto at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 2 keto-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Cheese Fries and Forbidden Fries. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Low-Carb at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 4 low-carb-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Vegan Cheese Fries, Forbidden Fries and Tiki Fashioned. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegan at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 10 vegan-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac Salad, Chips & Salsa and Vegan Jerk Totchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
Vegetarian at Hula Hula
Hula Hula in Seattle has 12 vegetarian-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac Salad, Chips & Salsa and Vegan Jerk Totchos. Tags come from dish-level menu analysis and update when the menu changes.
How tags work: Dish-level menu analysis by Chefi's rule-based diet engine with AI assistance; nutrition values are estimated from ingredients unless marked verified. Allergen and certification claims are never inferred.
What to order at Hula Hula
| Dish | Net carbs | Protein |
|---|---|---|
| Volcano Bowl | 33.8 g | 56.2 g |
| El Diablo | 112.3 g | 54.2 g |
| Island Wings | 118.5 g | 52.3 g |
| Totchos | 30 g | 33.8 g |
| Chicken Fried Rice Bowl | 14.4 g | 30.4 g |
| Painkiller | 0 g | 27.8 g |
| Vegan Jerk Totchos | 30.9 g | 21 g |
| Nachos | 76.6 g | 20.4 g |
| Coconut Shrimp | 0.2 g | 18 g |
| Chili Crab Rangoon | 2.6 g | 15.8 g |
| Beyond Burger | 19.7 g | 10.7 g |
| Tiki Fashioned | 5 g | 10.4 g |
Nutrition values are estimated from ingredients.
Currently closed
Hours
- Monday - Sunday
- 4:00 PM - 2:00 AM
What diners are saying
Celebrated for its outstanding and well-prepared cuisine, guests frequently rave about the delicious pasta dishes that leave diners feeling thoroughly satisfied. Reviewers highlight the friendly and attentive service, noting that the inviting ambiance makes it a perfect destination for special occasions.
Menu
Small Plates
- Chips & Salsa - $8: House-cut corn chips & grilled pineapple salsa Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
- Potstickers in Paradise - $13: Chicken potstickers with yum sauce Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chili Crab Rangoon - $15: Crab, cream cheese served with Mae Ploy Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jalapeno Poppers - $13: Served with house-made ranch Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Anti-Inflammatory, DASH Sodium-Reduced, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
- Spam Corndogs - $14: Three house-made Spam corndogs Available at: dinner, lunch
- Coconut Shrimp - $15: Served with Mae Ploy sweet chili sauce Dietary tags: High-Protein, Halal, Pescatarian, Heart-Healthy, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, GERD-Friendly, TLC Available at: dinner, lunch
Sliders
- Hula-style Beef Sliders - $18: 3 Sliders per order. Painted hills beef, Dochua pickles, Miso aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk Jackfruit Sliders - $17: 3 Sliders per order. Vegetarian jack fruit, slaw, pickles, vegan mayo Dietary tags: Anti-Inflammatory, GERD-Friendly, Zone, Volumetrics Available at: dinner, lunch
- Korean-style Pork Sliders - $17: 3 Sliders per order. Slaw, pickled red onions, Gochujang aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Grilled Chicken Sliders - $17: 3 Sliders per order. Slaw, Dochua pickles, Miso aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
- Rockfish Sliders - $18: 3 Sliders per order. Slaw, Dochua pickles, Miso aioli Available at: dinner, lunch
Rice Bowls
- Spam Fried Rice Bowl - $16: Fried Spam with Sriracha aioli, citrus Soy Sauce, green onion, eggs, jalapeño over fried rice Available at: dinner, lunch
- Chicken Fried Rice Bowl - $16: Chicken tossed in yum sauce with Sriracha aioli, green onion, eggs, jalapeño over fried rice Dietary tags: High-Protein, Low-Sodium, High-Fiber, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Jerk JackFruit Rice Bowl - $16: Jerk Jack fruit, citrus Soy Sauce topped with jalapeño and vegan aioli Dietary tags: Halal, Pescatarian Available at: dinner, lunch
Plates
- Island Wings - $16: Crunchy chicken wings tossed in choice of Sweet BBQ Hula or Honey Mustard-Habanero Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Jerk Totchos - $16: Crispy tots, jerk seasoned jackfruit, house-made vegan cheese sauce, gochujang sour cream, sesame, mama lil's peppers, jalapeño Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Alkaline Available at: dinner, lunch
- Nachos - $16: Beef or Jerk Jackfruit, house-made cheese sauce, pickled red onions, black beans, pickled jalapeno, pico de galo, sour cream Available at: dinner, lunch
- Totchos - $16: Crispy tots, house-made cheese sauce, Korean-style pork, gochujang sour cream, sesame, mama lil's peppers, jalapeño Available at: dinner, lunch
- Loco Moco - $17: Painted Hills burger, sticky rice, gravy, macaroni salad, fried egg & furikake Available at: breakfast, brunch, dinner, lunch
- Fish and Chips - $18: Two pieces of fried pacific Rock fish, house-made tartar, served with forbidden fries Dietary tags: Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Renal Available at: dinner, lunch
- Hula Burger - $16: Painted Hills beef, caramelized onions, Cheddar, spicy mayo, served with forbidden fries Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Low-Sodium, South-Beach Available at: dinner, lunch
- Beyond Burger - $16: Beyond Burger patty, caramelized onions, Cheddar, spicy mayo, served with forbidden fries Dietary tags: Vegetarian, Halal, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium Available at: dinner, lunch
Sides
- Kon Tiki Tots - $8: Tossed in furikake Dietary tags: Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Anti-Inflammatory, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
- Forbidden Fries - $7.5: House-cut Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Vegan Cheese Fries - $10: House-cut, house-made vegan cheese sauce Dietary tags: Keto, Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Dairy-Free, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Atkins, South-Beach, Renal, Slow-Carb Available at: dinner, lunch
- Mac Salad - $9: Island style Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Halal, Gluten-Free, Dairy-Free, Whole30, Pescatarian, Paleo, Plant-Based, Anti-Inflammatory, Low-Cholesterol, Alkaline, AIP, Macrobiotic, Lectin-Free, Soy Free Available at: dinner, lunch
Tiki Drinks
- Classic Mai Tai - $16: Hula Rum blend, lime, orgeat, demerara, Dry curacao Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Low-Sodium, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
- El Diablo - $16: Tequila, black currant, lime, and ginger beer
- Saturn - $16: Gin, rum, orgeat, Falernum, Lemon, Passion fruit syrup
- Painkiller - $16: Sailor Jerry Spiced Rum, Coconut Cream, Orange, pineapple
- Tiki Fashioned - $15: Diplomatico reserva rum, falernum, pineapple, Peychaud's bitters Dietary tags: Low-Carb, Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Volcano Bowl - $36: Fiery blend of rums, Citrus, cranberry & spices (serves 2) Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal, Lectin-Free
Beverages
- Modelo Especial Mexican Lager - $8.5: On tap Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Renal
- Kona Big Wave Golden Ale - $9: On tap
- Virgin Pina Colada - $10: Non-alcoholic
- Lagunitas Hoppy Refresher N/A - $5.75: Non-alcoholic seltzer Dietary tags: Vegan, Vegetarian, Pescatarian, Plant-Based, Low-Sodium, Low-Fat, DASH Sodium-Reduced, Low-Cholesterol, TLC, Renal
Frequently Asked Questions about Hula Hula
- What are the main concerns mentioned in customer reviews?
- The provided review summary does not mention any customer concerns, instead highlighting outstanding cuisine, delicious pasta, and friendly service.
- Is this restaurant currently open and operational?
- Hula Hula is operational, though specific hours are not provided; you can visit their website at http://hulahula.org/ for details.
- What should first-time visitors know about this restaurant?
- Visitors can expect a high-energy tropical atmosphere featuring Pacific Rim fusion dishes like spam corndogs and highly-rated pasta options.
- What do customers love most about this restaurant according to reviews?
- Customers rave about the outstanding pasta dishes, friendly and attentive service, and an inviting ambiance perfect for special occasions.
- What is this restaurant's overall rating?
- Hula Hula is a budget-friendly American restaurant that currently holds an overall average rating of 4.0/5.
- Does this restaurant have good options for group dining with mixed dietary needs?
- Hula Hula accommodates mixed dietary needs with vegan, gluten-free, and nut-free options like jerk jackfruit sliders, beyond burgers, and forbidden fries.
- Which diets does this restaurant support based on its menu?
- The restaurant supports vegan, vegetarian, gluten-free, dairy-free, nut-free, pescatarian, plant-based, high-protein, sugar-free, low-cholesterol, and heart-healthy diets.
- What's the best way to experience this restaurant?
- Experience this high-energy tropical escape during late-night gatherings for shared sliders, whimsical Pacific Rim fusion bites, and celebratory special occasions.
- Where is this restaurant located?
- The provided restaurant data does not contain a specific street address or geographic location for Hula Hula.
- What are the most popular dishes at this restaurant?
- Popular dishes include pasta, chili crab rangoon, spam corndogs, coconut shrimp, and a variety of sliders like Korean-style pork and jerk jackfruit.
- Is Hula Hula dairy-free-friendly?
- Yes. Hula Hula has 6 dairy-free-tagged dishes on its current menu, including Mac Salad, Chips & Salsa and Vegan Jerk Totchos.
- What can I eat at Hula Hula on a dairy-free diet?
- Mac Salad, Chips & Salsa and Vegan Jerk Totchos carry the dairy-free tag, out of 6 tagged dishes on the current menu. Every dish's diet tags are listed in the menu.
- Does Hula Hula have vegan options?
- Yes. 10 dishes are tagged vegan on the current menu, including Mac Salad and Chips & Salsa.
- Is Hula Hula gluten-free?
- 2 dishes are tagged gluten-free on the current menu. Chefi never infers allergen tags from a dish name alone, but a tag is not a certification — confirm preparation with the restaurant if you have celiac disease or a severe sensitivity.
- What is the highest-protein dish at Hula Hula?
- Volcano Bowl, at roughly 56.2g of protein (estimated from ingredients).
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