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Hapa Barkada

Food TruckDrop Off Catering, Popup Catering, Food Truck
LocationPortland, OR
7+ Years in business

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“Island style comfort food”

Kiaha Kurek of Hapa Barkada

Hapa Barkada Menu

Main

Mochiko Chicken

Hawaiian fried chicken, battered in Mochiko rice flour, oyster sauce, garlic and ginger.

Kalua Pig

Smoked with kiawe wood. Gluten free.

Brisket Bistek Sando

Slow roasted brisket in our house-made bistek sauce, arugula, sesame aioli, and brioche bun.

Teriyaki Chicken Sando

Tender and sweet teriyaki chicken, crunchy sesame slaw, grilled pineapple, and caramelized onions, in a brioche bun.

Ahi Poke

Raw ahi tuna, cubed and tossed with sauce.

Hawaiian Nachos

Fried wonton chips, topped with sesame slaw, choice of protein and our house sauces.

Aloha Fried Tofu

Firm organic bui tofu, dredged in house seasoning (tumeric, garlic, white pepper, togarashi, onion, cayenne pepper, mochiko rice flour), fried golden brown, topped with either vegan roasted garlic and onion aioli, or served aloha style with sweet tangy sauce, chili flakes, garlic, and furikake. (Vegan and Gluten Free)

Small Hawaiian Fried Chicken

1 Scoop of rice, mac salad, and slaw. Diced chicken thighs, dredged in family recipe of frying flour. Fried golden and crispy. Served with drizzle of sauce.

Large Hawaiian Fried Chicken

2 scoops rice, 1 scoop mac salad, and 1 scoop sesame slaw. Diced chicken, dredged in family fryer recipe. Fried golden brown and crispy.

Kalua Pig Sando

Pork smoked with Kiawe wood and salted with Hawaiian rock salt, crunchy sesame cabbage, in a brioche roll.

Small Shoyu Chicken

1 scoop rice, 1 scoop mac salad, 1 scoop slaw. Chicken thought slow cooked in soy sauce, brown sugar, and ginger. Shredded and spoon tender.

Sides

Macaroni Salad

Hawaiian Mac Salad - Macaroni, mayonnaise, salt, and pepper *contains small amount of canned tuna*

Mixed Green Salad with vegan raspberry vinaigrette

Mixed seasonal greens, cucumber, zucchini, tossed with vegan and gluten free raspberry vinaigrette dressing

Musubi

Spam, Fried Chicken, or tofu - wrapped in rice and nori.

Rice

Steamed white rice

Pineapple - Papaya Fruit Poke

Diced tropical fruits in a sesame-lime vinaigrette. Gluten free and vegan.

Catering

Huli Huli Chicken

Hawaiian BBQ Chicken. Tangy, sweet and slightly spicy. Island local favorite and popular with visitors.

Kalua Pig

Pork roasted 14 hours with Kiawe wood, mixed with fresh green cabbage and topped with Hawaiian rock salt. Flavorful and gluten free.

Shoyu Chicken

Slow cooked in soy sauce, brown sugar, ginger and sesame.

Hawaiian Mac Salad

Hawaiian mac salad - mayo, salt, pepper, and tuna

Hawaiian Fried Chicken

Juicy chopped thighs, dredged in mochiko rice flour, garlic, ginger, oyster sauce, and brown sugar. Fried golden brown and crispy. Topped with either gluten free sweet soy sauce or soy glaze with fried garlic.

Past Catering Events

8 event organizers have booked Hapa Barkada using Roaming Hunger

Corporate Catering

September 2022 * Tigard, OR

100+ attendees

Corporate Catering

September 2022 * Portland, OR

200+ attendees

Corporate Catering

October 2022 * Portland, OR

115+ attendees

Meet Kiaha Kurek
What is the story behind your business' name?

Hapa Howie’s is named after my grandfather Howard. Hapa means “half or mixed”in Hawaiian. The name is a tribute to my heritage.,

About Hapa Barkada

  • Women Owned
  • Minority Owned
  • Asian Owned (AAPI)
When you're craving a wave of flavor in Portland, head over to Hapa Barkada, where you'll find island-style Hawaiian comfort any day of the year. Indulge in one of their delicious bowls, featuring shoyu chicken, kalua pork, or pan-fried tofu. Or, snack on their uniquely Hawaiian favorites, from loco moco to musubi. With a list of tasty rotating specials, Hapa Barkada is ready to turn your next party into a real luau, so invite this tropical trailer to cater for your guests today.

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