Dalu Hawaiian BBQ was a great experience! We got 2 regular plates of teriyaki chicken (with extra…read morerice) and Korean chicken. Both plates came out quickly and fresh. Korean chicken was recommended on social media and well explained as a great choice by an employee. The teriyaki chicken was amazing from the first bite. It was cooked perfect and not too many fatty pieces which I appreciated. I also appreciated they had extra teriyaki sauce on the side that is stored warmed on the side. The spam masubi was a 10/10. Good portion of rice. I feel like we needed to add extra teriyaki sauce on it but totally our preference. The service was excellent, providing the best recommendations and wiping down tables for us. Everyone was very nice and helpful. My boyfriend and I already had our next future orders ready for our next visit! Definitely want to try the malasadas next.

I recently tried Dalu Hawaiian Barbecue and it did not disappoint! We ordered the musubi trio,…read morechicken and beef plates, and the three-meat combo--everything was prepared fresh and full of flavor. The musubi katsu was especially delicious, and the spam and sausage musubis were just as good. Their macaroni salad is on point--definitely a standout side. We also tried the stuffed Nutella donuts, and wow... such a perfect sweet treat to finish the meal! Bonus: they even carry lumpia, which was a great surprise. The ambiance really gives you that Hawaiian-style restaurant feel--I loved the decor, and there was plenty of seating available. Service was fairly quick as well, which is a big bonus even for a takeout option. Overall, everything we had was absolutely delicious. This place is a great find and a nice treat--I would definitely recommend checking them out!

I'm gonna be honest, I'm not usually a big ahi fan and so I tend to avoid going to poke places that…read moredon't have salmon as an option but this place has definitely changed my mindset. I came in on a Saturday afternoon and ordered the poke plate with half spicy ahi and shoyu ahi. The price was a bit steep at around $25 but when I tell you, I completely demolished it within 10 mins... I got it to go but it smelled so good that I had to eat it in my car still parked right in front LOL. The ahi doesn't have an irony taste like other ahi I've tried from some other places. I think I definitely prefer the shoyu flavor though! I'm definitely coming back and bringing my boyfriend to try the other plates they offer!

Solid four stars at a five and I give this rating because the flavors were on point and the Cooley…read morechicken and pork. We're all cooked very well. Spam musubi was just OK and felt like you could definitely make it at home versus the 4.50 you'd spend. Service OK nothing outstanding because it felt more like a café than a restaurant and it makes sense because there was no inside seating. They have outdoor seating which was nice. Love the decor and the story behind this place. I decided to come here for my birthday and it was a nice treat because I was looking for more Hawaiian spots in San Diego. The mac & cheese was great I wish as a side they added more furike seasoning on the rice. Again, these are just small changes but overall the food is great solid and everything tasted delicious.

Homestyle Hawaiian has a lot of really yummy options for food. Not necessarily vegetarian friendly…read morebut as a pescatarian I find options. I really like the Garlic Ahi sandwich with a side of sweet potato fries. The other amazing thing they have is banana pudding, which runs out pretty quickly. Depending on how busy it is, food can take a while to prepare but that means it's fresh upon receiving. There is some seating available for dining in but I mostly get take out, and it seems everyone else does as well. The tables are usually clean and tidy, and the area is a bit small and cramped but still plenty of seating. The only issues I have is that the menu prices don't seem to match across their physical menu, ordering platforms, and what you actually get charged. I believe what I order is listed somewhere around $13 on the physical menu but I always am charged closer to $16. They also do run out of stuff, so have a back up order in mind just in case. Overall a pretty tasty place despite being a bit pricey and unreliable in terms of availability.

Oh how I miss the National City location! Right before my…read morevisit, I just left my dental office to get a temporary crown and by the time I finished there, it was lunch time! I prefer Homestyle Hawaiian over L&L. And since it's been years that the National City location has closed- I finally came to another location. Since I just had my temporary crown installed and half of my face was still numb from the local anesthesia- I was craving something filling, something homemade, and soft to chew. I've been craving a Loco Moco and just didn't wanna make one myself. It's a no frills dining area. Booth bench that stretches an entire wall and chairs. The fresh made beef patty, lightly seasoned was big and juicy. Simple gravy with sautéed mushrooms and onion slivers. Wish the onions were grilled a bit more, than served raw. Since this is a lunch plate meal- you'll get a scoop of white steamed rice & creamy Mac & cheese salad (with that lil tang of apple cider vinegar). I didn't realize the patty was sitting on top of more rice - thank gawd! LOL. And the egg yolk was nice and runny to slop up all the yum yums in. Washed it down with a lilikoi lemonade.

Me and my family came here for Mother's Day! We loved the food here! Service was great and the food…read morecame out faster than we thought! The crispy coconut shrimp was delicious! And we also got the banana crepes with cream was 100000/10!! Oh and the shaved ice was BOMB! Everyone was so nice here we'll definitely be coming back!

Still getting the Korean Chicken. Portions aren't as big…read morenow. But still plenty of food. Maybe it was just today, but the chicken was dry today. Maybe overcooked? I think it needs a side of sauce. Or maybe dipped again in the sauce after its been cut. Asked for it to go. Completely forgot to ask for it, but wish they would give you silverware when ask for it to go.

We did a group order from here at work and I saw poke nachos featured on their front page. When I…read morewent to order through their website, I couldn't find them listed anywhere. My coworker ended up calling in and was able to order it, so that worked out. The wonton chips were crunchy and held up well. The poke tasted fresh and not fishy or old, which I always appreciate. Overall it hit the spot. I ended up finding the restaurant on Uber Eats and saw they actually have the poke nachos listed there. I ordered it that way, but noticed there weren't any options to add extra toppings. From the first time we ordered, I remember the seaweed and crab were on the lighter side, so I wish they had an option to add more online. I called to see if I could add extra, but ended up deciding not to, due to pricing differences. When I my order was delivered, they included it for me anyway, which I appreciated. That was really nice of them. The poke nachos were good. I just wish they would add a little more seaweed and crab or at least give the option to add more of it online. Regardless, I will be back when I'm craving poke nachos again.

Raised in Hawaii, was hoping this place would be a great stop to frequent. L&L has been going…read moredownhill for a while. Unfortunately, was disappointed with everything. Number 1 complaint is that they don't use Aloha Soy Sauce, which completely changes the flavor profile of everything. Kalua Pig was bland, under salted, a little dry but was okay. Teri Chicken, were thighs and seasoned with some other kind of soy sauce, you can tell by how light brown they are. They were okay, but a little dry. Mac Salad was pretty decent, best thing on the plate. Rice had too much water so it had poor texture. Worst thing was the spam musubi. Just the shape and the flavor and it was slathered in sauce, you don't need to do this for spam musubi, just marinate for a while and cook it. Overall was really mid. Nothing was really bad, but nothing was really good, except the Mac salad. Wouldn't go here again.

So delicious!! I got the Jr Boy breakfast and the coconut French toast is great, eggs were fluffy,…read morePortuguese sausage had a nice caramelization. I didn't end up eating the scoop of rice, for me it felt like an afterthought on the plate. The nut latte was delicious as well. Order inside at the counter then take your food to go (saw lots of to go orders places) or snag a seat. They have outdoor bar seating and a few smaller tables, wouldn't rec coming with a big group. Staff was all incredibly friendly. Food came out hot and clearly freshly made.

After walking our mini-moose pooch a couple miles along the beach with my fiancée on a typical SD…read morebeautiful Saturday morning, the focus shifted to the most important meal of the day. With the Aloha Spirit on my mind lately, Leilani's Cafe had caught my attention. I have no idea which spirit may have been looking out, but we pulled right up to an open street parking spot nearly in front of the place. The blessings didn't end there. There was no line to order when I walked in & we found an open table immediately. But that changed shortly after my order was in. It got super busy with a line out the door to order. I had ordered the Hilo Loco Moco & Spam Musubi Leilani's Style. My fiancée got the French Toast. The food didn't take too long, as I was just ahead of the kitchen rush. It was all quite yummy & decent portion sizes. Trying some of my fiancée's French Toast, that ended up being the most interesting dish to me. I've never had that made with sweet Hawaiian bread before. & now I'm convinced that's the best way to make French Toast. So, on a day when Hawaii happened to be on my mind, Leilani's Cafe was a nice taste of the islands. Undoubtedly cheaper & more convenient than the 2,610 miles flight out to Honolulu. Though that is certainly a trip worth taking...

Just a little bit of JJ's Island Grindz for dinner after the SD Padres opening day game. MUCH…read moreneeded adult beverages after that game!! Great island vibes & great service * Gyoza * Chamorro Combo * Gumataotao Roll ~ Adult Beverages ~ * Da Pain Killer * Hafa Dude #DiningWithTheAndersons #Guam #ChamorroFood #IslandVibes #YummyForYourTummy

Food was good!! That's the only thing…read more However, when ordering from the menu that we got on line, we anticipated a certain total but when we picked up the food, the price was different. To the tune of a $20 difference. We weren't advised of the difference when I ordered it on the phone - and we didn't realize it until we were at home going over the receipt. We could have ordered the food to be delivered instead of using gas to get the food and yet I'd be paying less for it. Ironic right? I sent an email immediately to the restaurant that night ( March 25th) inquiring about the price difference and to date have not heard from anyone at this location. Highly disappointed at this situation. Suggestion: Be careful on how you order.

This is my favorite go-to homestyle Hawaiian location. I love getting takeout here. The service is…read morefriendly and quick. Some of my favorites are: -Korean Chicken: crispy juicy chicken with a delicious dipping sauce -Chicken Katsu: crispy breaded chicken pieces with consistently good texture -Garlic Shrimp Scampi: highly recommend, this dish surprised me and gave me flashbacks to North Shore in Oahu -Galbi Ribs: when this dish is good it is easily my favorite -Spam Masubi -Strawberry Lemonade I highly recommend the Mac salad side as a strong complement to the meat. My only complaint is that the consistency of the Galbi ribs ranges from incredible, blow you away 5/5 fall off the bone to 3/5 chewy with a lot of fat. I'll continue to come back to this Homestyle Hawaiian location! When it's a treat yourself weekday after a long day at work I'll often add in a strawberry lemonade and spam masubis.

WuzupWuzup! Super…read morefast service, friendly host/server, and plenty of seating for big parties. I will say it can be slightly warm inside when I dined in yesterday it was fairly warm. I got the Kalbi and Lava Chicken. It came with 1 scoop of rice and mac salad. I would say after placing the order within 5 mins it was already on our table. I am like whoa....that's crazy fast. Nobody was dining in at the time of eating, so another plus. Food was piping hot, fresh, and super delicious. Literally cleaned my entire plate. I would definitely come back here anytime I'm in the mood for some Hawaiian food.

Exceptional Hawaiian food right here in San Diego and nothing but Aloha hospitality from Nelson the…read moreowner. Nelson is who truly makes all the difference. I've worked with him on a couple of catering orders (for a company event and a personal family event). He takes the time call and talk to you, assured us we ordered the perfect amount of food, he just made sure the whole experience felt personal and welcoming. You can tell he genuinely cares about his guests having a great meal. Now let's talk about the food - YUMM! This is the real deal Hawaiian food right here in San Diego. The chicken katsu? Mac salad? And that fried rice? IYKYK So good! Can't say enough good things about a local, family owned business. Thank you Nelson, can't wait until our next event!

Attention Yelpers: The kalbi ribs and the local fried rice…read moreare MUST haves!! .. you're welcome :-)

Love this place! I come in every month to get the chicken…read moreteriyaki bowl! I wish they had a vegetarian menu because then I'd make this a family outing day. Pulled bbq jack fruit (tastes like pulled pork) - tofu teriyaki bowl -or beyond burgers.

KalbiBeef is one of my favorite plates, but chef sometimes gives us a string of fat without meat…read more Let's see how they do today. WOW my plate looks amazing I'm so happy