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    A1 Hawaiian BBQ

    4.1 (187 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Open 10:00 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Mochiko chicken & galbi (most recent)
    Susanna L.

    Very generous proportions- If you order mini you get one scoop of each side; regular you get 2 scoops of each side It's more of a cafeteria style restaurant ; order/ pay first and then sit down; choose your own tables. But if you need additional plates, utensils, they will give to you free of charge All the food comes in to go containers regardless of eating in or out The ladies there are kind and flexible when making your own combinations. Husband said the saimin is so so so good, he wouldn't stop talking about how good the broth was! I personally love the mochiko chicken, they use a whole thigh fillet and fry- but the first time I went it was smaller pieces and a bit over fried (crunchy and hard) but this time it was bigger pieces (less batter, light and crisp). This is the only reason I m giving 4 stars instead of 5 since it wasn't consistent But food is good, not as greasy as a Hawaiian chain that is here. Big proportion, everything is tasty and good priced! Highly recommend.

    Crystal Z.

    After coming back from my trip in Hawaii last month, I've been craving LOCO MOCO ever since! I stopped by AI Hawaiian BBQ and got their loco Moco (and for some reason asked them to sun rice with broccoli lol), as well as the Teriyaki Chicken rice bowl! The loco moco patty was a bit thin for my preference, but other wise, I'd was tender and flavourful! The chicken teriyaki was very well done as well! The chicken skin was the perfect crisp and the inside was juicy. There was enough rice in the bowl that I split it and put some into the loco moco box (since I ordered broccoli instead of rice lol). We ordered a side of mac salad even though each plate comes with a side of it already! (You can choose two of anything and the rice counts as one of them). The mac salad is one of the eBay I've had! It was creamy but not too heavy. The service was exceptional as well! The restaurant was very spacious with abundant seating. I loved how they created a huge space in the middle so the restaurant doesn't feel so crowded. This is the perfect place to come for a quick bite! The pricing is fair too-- was only $26 before tips for two people and it was very filling.

    3. Hawaiian BBQ Mix and chicken fried rice
    Shel M.

    Food was really, great. We order Hawaiian BBQ Mix and chicken fried rice. Would Defiantly come back and try some of the other food in their menu. The place is small and can blend with other businesses around them. Customer service was amazing and super sweet folks.

    11. Chicken Katsu Curry Plate
    Taran I.

    I've ordered from here before. I don't know what's changed. New owners. New cooks...I don't know but, the change was fo da bettah. Howzit, island fam?! Go try dis one. Broke da mouth Ono. Bllalah kine portions. Even the Mac salad reminded me of Rainbow Drive-in from da Hana-bada days!

    Musubi trio
    Reggie N.

    A1 has been open for a minute now along Kent Kangley. Its more a 3.5 Star for food and ambiance but as a local from hawaii with not a lot of choices for nearby hawaiian food, A1 will have to do. I always get da musubi trio which you can pick spam, katsu, bbq chicken or portuguese sausage. Kalua and cabbage was good, not amazing, but enough to satisfy and affordable wit da mini plate at about $10. Lots of menu choices and friendly service. Wish they had some hawaiian cake slices too. Think about it A1... ok? Menu feels very much like L&L. There. I said it. But go try and see whatchu think. Support local

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    Very good food, def recommend! I had the Kaluha Pork, Mac salad and spam musubi................

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    The food was delicious ,service is great。price is reasonable,we will become regular。thank u all the chef 。

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    I have ordered 3 times from here now, and it never disappoints. From the seafood to the meat. Deeeeeelicious

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    The family feast is so much food! So amazing. Love this place! Very yummy. Highly recommend.

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    4 years ago

    BBQ chicken was perfect, Mac salad slaps for real. Quick and easy. The mini was a perfect portion

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    5 years ago

    Hawaiian bbq mix Is a plate sent from heaven, definitely recommend it, very nice people too

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    Great place!!! Food is bomb and people are friendly! Get the loco moco! And plenty of parking too which is great.

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    Great Hawaiian food and the staff is really friendly! This is my new go to Place for Hawaiian food.

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    3 years ago

    I really liked the lau lau. And the kahlua pork was very good too. Not much else than great food here.

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    4 years ago

    The food is soooo good!! Never had an issue with food quality or quantity. You NEED to try it, you'll have no regrets!

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    4 years ago

    Great portions and abs the food was cooked well, has a variety of options so for sure will be coming back here again

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