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Restaurant Review: Classic Hawaiian Fare at Side of Aloha
Ever since the restaurant first opened in 2018, Side of Aloha has maintained a unique perspective on Hawaiian food.
Ever since the restaurant first opened in 2018, Side of Aloha has maintained a unique perspective on Hawaiian food. Its Draper store introduced a wide menu of Hawaiian classics to the Wasatch Front, and it built a strong following over the years. Earlier in 2025, Side of Aloha relocated to The District shopping center in South Jordan, which feels like a step up.
Its new space has more square footage that includes a spacious bar and patio—which often becomes the stage for co-owner Kiel Dena Pena to serenade passersby on their way to the movies.
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