My wife and I were with our usual group of four couples. They called ahead to reserve a table since it was on a Saturday night. I don't think we needed to, but it was just in case. It was our first time here. The service was great and all of the staff was great, Aloha spirit. They were very friendly and welcoming. When you first enter the restaurant, it looks and feels like you're on the island of Maui. *Side note we have been to Maui a few times, and we're very saddened and shocked of the news with regards to the recent fires a few months ago. Our thoughts and prayers are with the people of Maui still. The usual grinds that you would find on the islands are most popular and evident. We tried for the first time Lahaina fried chicken, basically its karaage, also, the bbq pork. This literally took me back to my childhood when my dad would bbq pork steaks (bone-in) with a soysauce base marinade. I remember the charred pieces that you get from flames and the smokiness. I love the fact that you can get double macaroni salad or double rice instead of mixed if you prefer one over the other. Also, the coleslaw is nice and creamy and crunchy. I ordered the beef katsu, and it was crispy, GBD (golden brown delicious), delicious! Anyway, you all know that the bbq beef ribs and the pork dishes are unreal, yeah? Mahalo! Enjoy. read more

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I wouldn't come back. My husband is Hawaiian and wanted Hawaiian food for his birthday on New Year's Eve. We felt rushed because they were closing. The beef was good but other than that my husband said it wasn't that great. Don't know how or why they have so many good reviews. We prefer a more authentic spot. read more

Back Home In Lahaina - These weren't so great - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

My husband brought me here. We ordered as take out. My Teriyaki bowl was delicious. Flavor was there. Good size portions too. I also ordered the individual size haupia cheesecake for later. That was also delicious! I liked the coconut infused with the cheesecake. Very tropical & different. My husband got the combo plate w/ Teriyaki & fried chicken comes with rice. The ambiance is very casual. Staff was nice. read more

Great back home aloha vibe! Food was on point and the service makes you feel at home!!

I come here all the time and it's amazing.... but today I was so disappointed.I was so in the mood for wontons. I Ordered them And they came full of oil and like rubber. I sent them back. When the new ones came they were the same one I sent back cause I broke a corner off before they picked them up. I was so upset I sent them back agian, got up and left the restaurant read more

I was around the area and decided to check out this restaurant as it was recommended by a friend. I got their Lahaina Chicken plate, Seared Ahi Tuna Salad, and Char Siu Chicken plate. Maybe I got the wrong dishes to try but my family and I were disappointed with our food. The Lahaina Chicken and Char Siu lacked flavor and tasted dry. Their sauce was good but barely saved it. The macaroni salad and their salad was good Seared Ahi Tuna wasn't the best either. Maybe I need to try their other plates. read more

This was our plan B since the other place was closed. We were surprised to learn this place was a convenient walk downstairs from my mother's apartment building when we visited her---no need to drive elsewhere! Delicious meals and generous portions all around with our family of 6. Beef Kalbi short ribs, chicken katsu, ahi poké were all on point! Macaroni salad was not the usual mayo deli style but was instead a seemingly mix of potato salad in texture. My mom loved it but if you aren't a fan of potato salad--you will probably be disappointed like my son was. We'd come back here for the food and take-out convenience as mom is in her early 90s. Nowadays he prefers her meals at home than in a restaurant. read more

I've seriously been sleeping on this place.. But no longer! This place is like home now! lol. But forreal. I was craving some Hawaiian food and I wasn't feeling the fast food spots like L&L or Ono. So Yelp led me to Back Home in Lahaina. I've been here once before for my nephews baptism reception and it was buffet style. But that was a few years ago. I've also tried the Loco Moco here - which was really good. But the one dish that keeps making me come back is the Lahaina Fried Chicken! Zomgosh. Life changing. I've been back a lot because that fried chicken just keeps calling my name. So good. You gotta try it. Service: Friendly and they'll take care of you. Parking: Never had a problem finding parking here. Will I be back? Oh heck yes! Like I said. That fried chicken just keeps calling my name. So I'll definitely be back... Maybe tomorrow! lol. See you soon Back Home in Lahaina! read more

Parking is tight, and I've given it a try several times and haven't found one thing that I care for. The chicken wrap is okay. Service is also okay. read more

I just came back to this spot after years. It is still the same spot I remembered, food was great! The portions are nice and filling. I had the two meat combo. read more

Back Home In Lahaina - Lahaina Fried Chicken Kalbi Pork - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

I love the music here on Friday nights! Good vibes, good music and good food. My favorite is Landslide and would love to hear it again :) I got the Kalbi plate, forgot to snag a picture because I was so hungry but it was delicious - highly recommended. As for side dishes, I went for the fried wontons, cold ramen chicken salad, and rice. There's also a lot of flavor so I didn't think extra sauce or seasoning was necessary. There's a comfortable amount of seating area and space. There was also a small market/booth for desserts, souvenirs and snacks to go. As for parking, I didn't quite figure that situation out yet but there's a lot of street parking once you turn right into the street. I think there's also a parking lot behind the restaurant but I wasn't sure. Great service, reasonable priced, good portions - what can I say? This is my new go to spot on Friday nights! read more

Amazing food , service and atmosphere Also had a private event for my son's grad. Party read more

Solid place for Hawaiian food. To start, we got spam musubi. I really liked the flavor, but there was just a little too much rice. I got the combo with chicken katsu and kalbi. They were both really good, and I like the salad that comes with it. Bf got the fried chicken and char siu. Char siu was amazing, and the chicken was juicy inside but wasn't really crispy on the inside. We shared a piece of haupia cheesecake for dessert and it was delicious. Service was pleasant and I liked the vibe inside- it's spacious and kind of has an outdoor feel. Also, stop by the little shop for snacks! read more

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I love BHL! Yes. We've been eating at BHL since 2003 since I started my job located in Carson. Most recently after bouncing around different locations for the same job I finally moved back to the Long Beach and Carson area 3 years ago, my coworkers and I have been frequenting BHL again pre-COVID (2-3 times a month). One of our go-to lunch and dinner spots until COVID hit. BHL does offer pick up, phone in orders and food delivery app ordering now during COVID times. One of my favorite Hawaiian food restaurants in town. The waitresses are also super cool. A sign of good service is when the waitresses know what we order. Always the large carafe of the Hawaiian ice tea and the order of Kalua Lumpia for our party! :) The food is always consistent good and plentiful. Enjoy some of the local Hawaiian bands on some nights when the restaurant opens up again. read more

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Drove here all the way from Orange County because my friends rave about this place. Since their are not that many authentic Hawaiian food places in the OC that we like (especially that have Saimin soup) we made the drive. It was worth it. This place is legit and has all the island favorites, island sized portions, and a bakery. We had the Saimin soup and a two item combo - kalua0ork and bbq Hawaiian chicken. Both were excellent and we will be back! read more

Back Home In Lahaina - Saimin soup Hawaiian Classic with Spam - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

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Omg back home in lahaina is the only restaurant that comes close to the motherland. Their Hawaiian food here is just superb. I had it through door dash and their presentation their generous portions were very well received. I loved the taste very fresh and authentic to that Hawaiian flavor we all love and wish we could have. If you can't travel to Hawaii but still want some good grubz cheeee travel here! Hope you enjoy this place as much as I did read more

This is my go-to for a quick, easy meal. Or sometimes it's just what we crave lol. My usual from here is the ramen cabbage salad with barbecued beef and a spam musubi. Their mac salad is delicious too! We've tried several of their dishes and they're all pretty good. Their ahi poke is so good with the wontons, as well as their Chinese chicken salad. Their Hawaiian classics such as the loco moco, kalua pork, and chicken teriyaki are great as well! read more

Got an appetizer platter and pu pu to charge among three people and we couldn't finish it ! But everything was amazing, with great taste and portion size. The interior decorations are really good, it's a solid choice and even has a small bakery too. read more

Order food for my daughter's party. Service was great with suggestions and recommendations for party size. Food was ready on time with no hassle. The food was good expect Marconi salad not bad but next time I'll pass read more

saimin is approved-- tastes like hawaii ( filler : your review needs at least 85 characters ) read more

Great place to satisfy your craving for Hawaiian food! We recently ordered takeout. Was happy to be able to order our food on Yelp and have it ready by the time we got there. The food was nicely packed with utensils and sauce/dressing. I really enjoyed the Lahaina Platter which has rice, Kalua Pork, beef teriyaki and Lahaina fried chicken. Also comes with salad and Mac salad. Everything was delicious! Very generous portions and I couldn't finish it. Everything was seasoned well and reminded me of the yummy food I had back in Hawaii. Lots of free parking in the plaza. read more

Someone told me to try the fried chicken so I did. Ordered it with the Ramen Cabbage Salad and rice. Not bad at all. The chicken was fried nice and crispy, tasty with every bite. I've also tried the Chicken Katsu Cutlet which is a deep-fried chicken fillet. Also delicious and more than enough for a meal. They have platters, seafood, tacos, combination plates, and of course Island Specials. A little something for everyone. Next time I'll try a combination of chicken and beef. The Grilled Tri-Tip Beef Teriyaki looks good. Oh, they have a nice bakery but I stayed away from that. Good for lunch or dinner. read more

i had been here before but not anytime recently and decided to revisit. the food was better than i remembered, i got the lahaina fried chicken plate with mac salad, ramen cabbage salad, and rice. all sides were good, the main entree was amazing. i also ordered a coconut cheesecake to go for my dad and he loved it. service was good. a little bit of a wait but we realized as soon as we got seated, they were hosting an event. they offer themselves as a banquet hall if you're looking for a small venue for a birthday or baby shower. read more

Back Home In Lahaina - Lahaina Fried Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

I can't believe it's been 8 (eight) years since I last reviewed BHL. Maybe it's because of their consistency (this is only an excuse) that it hadn't occurred to me to do so. But it's one of the most reliable dining options you are liable to come across. The chicken. The katsu. Those sides. The service. Even through the trials and tribulations of COVID things have been up to our expectations. And now I understand that music on the weekends is back. If you have never experienced this it is a must. Get "Back to Lahaina" and see for yourself. read more

This restaurant offers the feel that you are in Hawaii.... It likewise reflects the food. Our server Madeline was so accommodating, very pleasant and always checking on us. Overall a good experience... read more

A place Carson is definitely known for. Very calming feel. Great menu. Very good service. I recommend the spam fried rice with extra Sriracha sauce. Add 2 eggs overeasy or some portuguese sausage patties and you've got it made. read more

It just keeps getting worse. I have been regularly ordering takeout through ChowNow. Today I ordered a Ramen Salad with Lahaina Fried Chicken. I got no fried chicken and instead got plain, dry shredded chicken. So disappointed. I guess this is the last straw. read more

Back Home In Lahaina - Supposed to be Lahaina Fried Chicken . . . Instead plain shredded chicken. - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

I posted real time pictures and Instagram stories while in Back Home in Lahaina and a couple of friends totally thought I was in Maui! LOL! So how's that for authenticity? I am loving the layout, décor and design of the place. It really feels like this spot in Maui where they served local grindz. High ceilings, spacious seating and sports on the TV monitors. Servers are super friendly and the vibe is laid back. This could definitely be a place I would visit frequently. Since it is my first time, I was stuck in what to get. I had to go to what they are known for : Lahaina fried chicken and kalbi rib platter with char sui fried rice. COMPLETELY HITS THE SPOT and hits every single craving in one plate. The mochi fried chicken is crisp, moist and not greasy. The kalbi ribs are marinated just right that you don't need any sauce for it. A bit chewy in some parts but overall, it's tender. The fried rice with char siu pork can also stand on it's own for an entrée. The ramen salad, which I found out that the uncooked ramen is used like croutons, was light and vinegary. And that potato mac salad! Just perfect and not too mayo-ey. I couldn't have picked a better first-time dish. I also love the area where you can grab food to-go and which sells their baked goods, Hawaiian swag and drinks to go. I brought back two tubs of cookies, guava cheese pie, haupia cheesecake and haupia ube cheesecake to go. All of it were excellent! I will be visiting soon! read more

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I placed my order on their website. It was easy and user friendly. I find that their website has more options than third party apps. Parking was plenty and free. My order was ready before the given time. I ordered the shrimp scampi with veggie fried rice. It was bland. I could smell the garlic on the shrimp but that was about it. The fried rice had no flavor. I asked for their hawaiian hot sauce and spicy mustard. It helped getting through the plate. Their mac salad was OK, I think it was the mayo that helped it. I was starving and it was a decent plate of food. I know they are known for their fried chicken and short ribs. I wouldn't mind trying out other seafood dishes if I find myself ordering here again. read more

I was a little surprised by how good this place was. I got a combo of the Lahaina fried chicken and the kalbi and it was a good combination. Everyone raves about the chicken and it's definitely good and takes me back to Hawaii. The chicken was a little sweet, salty, not oily and the crunch is what's expected from mochiko fried chicken. The kalbi was also done really well, a good amount of meat that I feel I'm getting what I'm paying for and just a lil bit of fat. Not too burnt, still perfectly juicy too. Kalbi sits well if you want to eat it later, and if you really must, it microwaves well too. The chicken is best to eat within an hour. Also got the haupia cheesecake even though I'm not one to get the extra sweet stuff on the side but DAAAMn, so worth it. I don't even like coconut much but the cheesecake was perfection. Not too overpowering of coconut or sweetness, it fades nicely and the CRUST. omg the walnut crust is such a nice touch. This cheesecake is going to be something I just gotta get every time I visit BHL now. Aiya. Will visit and slowly work my way through the menu, CAN'T WAIT WHOOO read more

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Great family restaurant - delish Hawaiian fried chicken. Could eat it for a week! Make sure you get plenty of the sauce.

Great find. Busy, busy, busy on a Saturday night. Service a bit slow but it's the aloha spirit. Food was wonderful. Cute ambiance!

You need the spam fried rice in your life. And the coconut cheesecake. I promise you! Absolutely no regrets, EVERRR!!!

This is a new personal favorite place to eat. The flavors are very delicious & large portions. The service & cleanliness is excellent. The staff is super friendly. read more

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One of the best ono spots! Someone in your group definitely gotta order the Lahaina Fried Chicken!!! read more

Back Home In Lahaina - The Dumos & The Baylens enjoying some good ono right here! - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

Fast & friendly service, & such a cute and homey restaurant with total authentic feel! The food was absolutely amazing. Special shout-out to Nate for being the best & extremely kind during my visit!! read more

Joshua pork pork off The Hook Portuguese sausage and eggs off the hook completely wonderful breakfast sliders obviously with Portuguese sausage I'm a sucker for that read more

Love this Hawaiian joint in Carson. The food always hits the spot and their service is great. Portions are huge so be ready. read more

Back Home In Lahaina - Kalua cabbage and pork. - Hawaiian Near Me - Carson, California

The food is good but don't come here unless you call ahead. Several times I have came here only to find that the restaurant is closed to a private party. We drive from another city to this location so it's really upsetting. Yelp will say it's open. Maybe they can update yelp to say closed when they have private parties. read more

Open for dine in, take out. Takes credit card. Parking available in the parking lot in the back. Lahaina Platter #1 ($16.99) fried chicken, kalau pork, beef teriyaki. Fried chicken- best item here. Very unique marinated in soy sauce and fried. Nice texture and soft on the inside. Kalau pork was nice and soft. Beef teriyaki was nice bc light on the sauce with sauce on the side. Beef was tough. Loco Moco Platter ($9.99)- huge huge portions. 2 large hamburger patties and nice egg. The gravy was nice and not too salty. read more