Ok, so let me preface this review by mentioning, this place is an absolute hole in the wall in the truest sense. (wait a minute, I said this about my last review as well.. Maybe I should reconsider my tastes.. :) )

There’s sawdust on the floor, a popcorn machine in the back corner, and a painting or two of topless Hawaiian girls. There are three pool tables and it gets busy on at lunches and on the weekends. It’s an old Hawaiian style pub that has been around for half a century I believe.. Lot’s of character.

So why am I writing about this place? Because it has just about the most delicious hamburger I’ve ever had, and this from a pub. Completely insane I know, but try it out with a pitcher of Pyramid or Stella (they pull mugs from a freezer, so they’re all frosty like) and with the burger, it’s a match made in heaven.

I go there almost every Friday with friends from work, and it’s always damn good. You wouldn’t think it either given the environment, but it grows on you and becomes part of the charm.

I’ve had “gourmet” burgers at The Counter, and a Barney’s in Brentwood. These are considered about the best in town. While they are very good, I keep coming back to Hinano’s as I just find it near perfect good ol’ fashioned burgers.

Oh, and did I mention it’s pretty cheap? Go and give it a try!

Damn Tasty burgers. I don’t know what they put in them, but they’re good. And affordable too!

Thanks Nordin for taking us there. Your home BBQ version is just as good!

Ok, this place is a dump. Eventhough, they just painted the outside ( see http://www.yovenice.com ) it’s still a hole in the wall.

And it’s awesome.

Great crowd. Amazing burgers.

Bring a friend, get a pitcher of beer and order 2 burgers.

Don’t ask questions. Just go and do it.

Now!