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    Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ

    4.0 (120 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    Nelson L.

    I've catered multiple times here and they never fail to disappoint! Reasonable prices considering the amount and quality of food. Owner is super nice as well as the staff. Not too much seating inside but there is plenty of seating outside in the plaza. Would highly recommend the chicken katsu!

    Katsu and beef
    Chanson Z.

    Rating: 7.5/10 First time trying Aloha 21. Interior is on the smaller side, with limited seating inside but more tables available outside. Casual setup overall. Staff was very friendly and welcoming. I ordered the Chicken Katsu & Beef Plate (with Curry). Portions are the standout here - they really load up the plate, could only finish half the plate. Chicken katsu was crispy and solid, while the beef was well-seasoned and satisfying. Quality is pretty standard overall, nothing particularly unique, but it gets the job done. The curry on the side added a nice extra layer of flavor. Overall, a solid spot with generous portions and friendly service. Good value for the amount of food you get.

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    Angela N.

    Honestly such a good hawaiian BBQ spot! I place a large order for multiple plates in person and the worker was really helpful getting me a time estimate. They packaged the plates and sauces very nicely, placing the containers into bigger boxes so we could easily take it to the car. They also gave us soup containers worth of katsu sauce! The quantity per plate is so hard to beat given the price point! Definite a good place to go to get your moneys worth

    Loco Moco
    Michelle H.

    First time trying this place and it was pretty good! It was dinner time so it was a bit busy on a Friday night when my friends and I went, but the staff was so kind and efficient. We ate outside and had a pretty big group, but a staff member came out and brought everything to us even though we told them we would grab it because it was a lot of food. I got the loco moco and it was very sweet, and the gravy came in a separate container which I loved. The container was loaded, so you really get a lot for the meal!

    Chicken Katsu Plate
    Vince P.

    Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ is a calm luh Hawaiian eatery serving up some delicious food. This spot is located in a plaza with a good amount of parking spots. Inside, they have a casual setup with about 4-5 tables for seating. For their menu, they have a solid selection of different plates and combinations to choose from. Wifey got the Chicken Katsu Plate and I opted for the Beef Short Ribs Plate. Portions were pretty generous and flavors were on the point! Overall, this is a solid spot to get your Hawaiian food fix. All of the staff here are very and friendly. Come stop by to support and come with an empty stomach!

    Seafood Mix
    Ryan H.

    Solid Hawaiian spot. Ordered a seafood mix plate for around $17 and it was at least 2 servings! The food was also ready in about 10min and it was hot and fresh. Would come back definitely better than L&L imo.

    Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Kalua Pork with Cabbage
    Daph H.

    Love the big portions at Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ, where one meal easily serves two! My fave is the BBQ Chicken ($14.99), which comes with 2 scoops of rice, a scoop of macaroni salad and steamed cabbage. There is a LOT of chicken thighs in the box. The meat is pretty flavorful on its own, though they have a teriyaki sauce in a dispenser on the side that you can add to it. Seating indoors and outside on the patio. Plenty of parking in the lot.

    Menu - 2/21/2025
    Dean W.

    Finally was able to check this spot out Friday evening after hearing great reviews from coworkers. For a Friday night, I was surprised to find parking nearly upfront and little wait. The menu at Aloha 21 is almost identical to the many other Hawaiian BBQ spots in the area - even the combos share the same corresponding numbers (#1 = BBQ Chicken, #2 = Katsu Chicken, #3 Chicken Combo...) - something I noticed since I like to visit all the different spots. I opted for the #1 BBQ Chicken Combo, and picked up a bottled tea. Food came out relatively quickly while I washed up in the clean bathroom. Don't forget to pick up your sauce containers directly behind the cashier -available in Teriyaki and Katsu sauces. Personally, I liked the Teriyaki sauce here more than the Katsu. It had just the right bit of sweet-soy taste, in a somewhat thicker than usual consistency. The portions were very generous - at least five or six medium-sized cuts of dark meat, layered on top of a bed of steamed cabbage, along with two scoops of rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. The rice was okay - it could've been more moist, but I imagine it was likely since I came only a few hours before closing. Mac salad had just the right amount of creaminess to it. The BBQ chicken was perfectly marinated, each bite full of flavor. I barely had to dip much into the teriyaki sauce - really only saving the sauce to make eating the steamed cabbage more manageable. Prices are competitive for the area - note that the prices shown in my photos are as of 2/21/25 - if you order at the restaurant. I noticed a lot of third party sites will add additional fees if you order through them instead of the restaurant. Plenty of seating both inside the restaurant and directly outside in a shared outdoor dining area with the other restaurants in the plaza. Service was prompt and friendly. I knocked off a star because with a few hours until closing, they had already started mopping the floors/pre-cleaning - and the cleaning solution had a pretty strong smell - which sorta affected my taste/perception of the food. Luckily I was almost done with my meal, but left quickly after as the smell (it was like Citrusy Pine Sol) became a bit overwhelming.

    #3 chicken combo
    Kevin L.

    #3 chicken combo. Portions here are great! This place beats all the other Hawaiian spots in town

    Loco Moco
    Yurie H.

    Filling Hawaiian eatery with solid dishes and large portion. My coworker and I came here for lunch, ordering style is counter and seating is either small indoor or there's plenty of outdoor seating. I got the loco moco plate ($17). Food came out pretty fast within 10 min. Portion is huge with 2 scoop of rice, Mac salad, and two patties. Mac salad was a bit too mayo y for me. The beef patties were thin, crispy and not overly greasy. The loco moco sauce wasn't the best I've had it needed more beef flavor. Overall solid eatery with large portions. Would love to try their seafood my next visit.

    Cristina A.

    Co-worker told me about this place so I thought I would give it a try Friendly girl at the front suggested her favorite meal being the #3 do I ordered it. It was chicken katsu and regular chicken, rice and macaroni. The portions were huge and can totally be shared. It was all pretty good but a little greasy. It's a must to eat it with the katsu dipping sauce or teriyaki it makes a big difference.

    Chicken Combo  Hawaiian BBQ Beef
    Jamie L.

    My boyfriend brought me here a few days ago for the first time. I believe I got the Hawaiian barbecue chicken plate and bae got the Hawaiian beef plate, both which came with rice, a delicious macaroni salad, and laid with a bed of steamed cabbage. You can get your own teriyaki or Katsu sauce on the side and it's very delicious. The restaurant in this unit has changed three times within the last decade, but I'm hoping that the Hawaiian barbecue place can stay.

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    Darrell P.

    Sometimes, I just crave a simple kine plate lunch. Nothing fancy - just tasty food, plenty of it, and maybe a little gravy on top. HA! - I happened to be in the area, and it was creeping up on lunchtime. Did a quick search and Aloha 21 Hawaiian BBQ popped up with fair reviews and big portions. - Yes, please. Store front - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=R1RhSnyZe_8eeqh3zgeXKQ Aloha 21 serves up a solid fix of Hawaiian classics with generous portions and fast, friendly service. No frills, just ono grinds. (Ono = delicious) Menu board - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=r_eof_VQuoRTNZ_G8y_c1g I went for the Hawaiian Mix BBQ Plate - a greatest hits lineup of teri-chicken, beef, and short ribs, served over two scoops rice and one scoop mac salad. And lemme tell you: choke meat! The short ribs were the MVP - tender, juicy, plenty of flavor. The chicken had that perfect smoky-sweet glaze. The mac salad? Classic. Creamy, simple, no weird twists - just like the aunties make it. Mac salad - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=fXOFuVdxUORKkiqPLatLng I also grabbed a Spam musubi, because how could I not? It was just okay, a bit on the dry side - maybe it had been sitting a while. Hawaiian Mix BBQ ($18) Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=L6BA2pSWsd0c3jOR8q9z7A Spam Musubi ($5) Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=rD0jlME49mWFNESxwwluyw Small Fountain Drink ($2) Grand total: $27 The place itself is casual and clean - "slippahs and no judgment" vibes. Definitely more of a grab-and-go joint, but there's indoor seating and a nice-sized patio if you want to hang out. No over-the-top island decor, just a chill spot that says, "Come grind." My kind of place. Photo - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=exZYiJb-aNUwG9dII5UXHA Service was quick and friendly. I walked in just after 11am, and my food was out in under five minutes. No fuss, no wait, just food. I was surprised at how fast the food came out. Front counter - https://www.yelp.com/user_local_photos?userid=O6EBodP3Fgu_n67efSKnBQ&select=HrOEi-xxKl3YGPm-eA41uw Portions are "mamona" - that's Hawaiian for huge. One plate could easily feed two people, or one very hungry Kanaka plus a future nap. For under $20, you get a meal hefty enough to do curls with. It's one of those places where your wallet and your stomach both leave happy. Overall, Aloha 21 doesn't mess around. No fancy reinterpretations or gimmicks, just solid, satisfying Hawaiian plate lunch done right. When you're craving something ono, filling, and familiar, this place has your back. - Big Aloha! Food: 4 Ambiance: 3 Service: 4 Value: 4

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    I think just as good if not better than L&L. Generous portion but def on a greasier side.

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    Food and service was excellent, William in particular was very kind and attentive. I appreciate my experience here and will be coming back.

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    Simple menu and fast service. Always fresh. You need to get their sauces yourself/self serve. Veggies are steamed

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    *** SCAM ALERT *** I…read moredon't use the word "SCAM" lightly, but that's what this was. My adult son called in a $281.62 order off the menu for Mother's Day. They would not accept the order or payment over the phone because the order was "too big." They asked that someone go there and pay up front for the entire order. Since it was the evening before Mother's Day, I drove to them and paid for the order. Yes, I was also presented with a minumum 20% TIP screen, which I declined. When I got there at pickup time (4:00pm) on Mother's Day, the price changed to $325.51. I was told that, for some reason, they had cut about 50% larger portions than the menu specified (see the line items, which should have been 1 lb. each), so they charged me for the difference ($325.51 - $281.62) which was $43.89 (about 50% more for the 2 items they cut heavier). No, there was no mention when I placed the order that the total cost might change due to extra meat. Neither is it shown on their web site or printed menus. When I protested, there was no option. If I don't pay the $43.89 difference, I don't get the Mother's Day food. After about 20 minutes of bickering at the counter with two different clerks (note the time stamp differences on the credit card slips), I was given my original order, with a net price reduction of ($281.62 - $254.93) $26.69. My persistence had paid off. On a positive note, the cook did, twice, walk up to me and quietly apologize for what was going on. I know many folks would have folded in this situation, but that's not my nature. I don't stand for dishonesty. Yes, it was embarrassing, other clients in line were not happy (I let them skip ahead of me so as not to inconvenience them). None of them had price increases. I don't know if the clerks wanted a tip because the management doesn't pay them much, or it this goes deeper and is standard operating procedure that assumes most clients will simply approve of the overage and pay up. In any case, from this client's point of view, this is a SCAM! When it was all over, I took my 11 and 12 year old grandsons (who had been sitting patiently waiting for grandpa to pay) and my food package to the car, drove home and proudly presented the meat to my family. After all, I am a hunter-gatherer; and the food was great!

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