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    4.1 (1.2k reviews)
    Closed 11:00 am - 7:30 pm
    Updated a few days ago

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    Coconut cheese cake
    Brittany S.

    The food is great. I love the appetizer platter. Great cakes. Live music this Friday. Disappointed there's no draft beer on a Friday night. Service was a little slow. I love that they have a Togo side and dine in side. Free covered parking in back. Coconut cheesecake was tried and was very very good.

    Spam masubi, egg rolls, island fried chicken, kahlua pork plate with Mac salad
    Shirley C.

    Comforting Hawaiian food at a reasonable price Portions are large Recipes are classic

    Fried chicken entree
    Emily V.

    5/5 Seating and parking: lots of spacious seating options and there's street parking and a back parking lot 3/5 Chicken long rice soup: a little disappointed it was a little bland but did have a good portion size 3/5 fried chicken entree: this was also surprisingly bland. Very good crunch but not really juicy or flavorful. 3.5/5 macaroni salad: the most seasoned item I had 3/5 cabbage salad: again mostly the low rating just because it was very bland

    Miguel R.

    I have been to Hawaii. A friend of mine won a give away by stuffing a ballot box at a grocery store, and then he gave me the plus one ticket. Was it a trip gotten via ill ways? Back then I did not think of that. And now that I do, I say the breeze of Hawaii would help anyone understand that what he did was a youth Indiscretion, like going for a swim in the cloak of darkness while only wearing a lei. Going to Back Home in Lahaina was not a trip back to the Big Island, I won't say that, but it was a moment of joy inspired heavily by a Hawaiian decor that both bordered on the tragically kitsch and the whimsically fun depending on where you stood or sat. But the true treasure of this Hawaiian micro-isle is their fare-- no doubt about that. After the meal my friend Conrad and I went to the front of the house, where they have the to go section. This is where the kitsch became most circus-y. Although, I did not clip everyhing, I did clip a make your own lei kit, hawaiian stickers, and other things that make the place feel like a tourist trap for Hawaiian hopefuls. For me, the tawdry lessened the impact of the Aloha I heard from the dining room. In sharp contrast, the main dining room had this mural of a whale coming out of deep blue water with Hawaiian florals on the edge of the land that was more transportive to the land where coconuts fall from palm trees and hula skirts are a must for every closet. The main room dining room also had these string lights and sphere paper lamps that made me feel like I was eating at a night market where I could see the stars of a Hawaiian skiy but it was both day time, and there was a roof above me. The food was the situation that needs to be address though, with great respect and admiration because almost every bite was supremely good. My friend Conrad and I first shared a Lahaina Platter- basically their appetizer platter or to be Hawaiian their pupu platter, and please do not go for the easy joke it is not that funny and really kind of base and gross, if the wrong person is making it. The must of the spot, unsurprisingly, is their Lahaina fried chicken. The chicken was crispy, flavorful, and kind of like karage chicken but different with the spices and flavors and ocean fronts of Hawaii. I know I did not make sense but I gotta believe that Hawaiian culture made the dish great and Hawaiian culture is partly define by waterfront property. My favorite things from the dish were the Lumpia which are often described as Filipino eggrolls. The pork meat was flavorful, the paper wrapping was on point, like wonderfully thin yet still structurally strong, not crispy, more firm with crisp. The Cinderella story of the day was the spam musubi. The saltiness of the seaweed was present but not in an overblown way, the sweetness of their teriyaki sauce carried savory notes that uplifted the sweet notes, in a wonderful way, their sticky rice was textbook fluffy and fabulous. Overall, I would nitpick flaws. And for this review I do not feel like finding the wrong cracks on a whole coconut skin. My main dish was their bbq grilled chicken plate. I could not finish everything at the restaurant. I had cold left overs at home and they hit the spot in this way that really earned my respect, because cold left overs still holding strong that is like seeing a shooting star while you enoy Mai Tais in a white beach---- living the improbable dream. What was best out of the bunch was their Lahaina chicken. And again, even though the fried goodness had withdrawn, the flavor and textured that remained was still, in a way, intact and in some ways optimal. I just shivered admitting that. I was happy with the food overall, and want to communicate that it was a strong showing for a place that sits within a strip mall. Do not just a shore by the lack of its crashing wave sounds. I also love the name of this place. Like I went back to Lahaina, has personality. Like it is a name that drips from the tongue even though it is long. Pluis, saying multiple times in a conversation makes the place feel important. Conrad had some cheesecake with jello and he loved it. I did not try it, but it was unique and I did not think such a dessert existed. The crust was walnut, I would have thought it would be Macadamia. I definetetly love this place and want to back again soon!

    Loco moco in forefront. Laulau on left. Lomi salmon on right. Hawaiian fried chicken in back.
    Mimi A.

    I forgot to check-in but we just left there and are home now. Food hit the spot and husband who is from Hawaii praised them on the loco moco. Said it was the best one, yet, on this side of America. I had the Hawaiian fried chicken and attacked it that I had almost no room for anything else on my plate. I definitely recommend. Our server forgot to bring us our Portuguese sausage wontons but when he did, they were also delicious.

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    Raymond A.

    It sure did hit the spot. The food was very good. I haven't been here in a great while but I do remember the short ribs being a little meatier. Nonetheless it was still good. The spam fried rice is a meal by itself. Hawaiian BBQ/Island cuisine at its finest here. I would day it taste like back home in Lahaina. The service was good. Our server came by often and everything came out in a timely manner. It was full but not too packed for a Sunday. I'll be going back sooner than later. The rest rooms are always clean and there's plenty of them.

    Back Home Sampler
    Tara F.

    This place is located in a plaza so there is plenty of parking. I love the vibes inside. It felt like beachy/Hollister type vibes. The staff was very nice and prompt. Their menu and portion sizes are massive. This is what we ordered. I ordered their poke plate. It comes with three sides usually comes with rice Mac salad or you can substitute for a Chinese chicken salad, which is what I did and a side of fries this plate was awesome, but the dressing that comes with it is a little too powerful kind of like that wasabi mustard type of dressing I'm pretty sure they have other options but next time I'll know my friend ordered one of their combo plates, which was also huge massive portions with the meat, a wonton soup and the appetizer sampler. The fried chicken that came with the appetizer sampler and the combo plate was phenomenal. It was like a cross between Filipino chicken, adobo and fried goodness and I've never had anything like it and I highly recommend it if you're looking to kill your hunger love big portions & comfort cooking This is the place for you probably one of the top tier Hawaiian places I've been to so far.

    Chinese chicken salad, fried chicken and bacon fried rice
    Chandra H.

    That bacon fried rice is still good!!! Love their crispy with a Hawaiian slight sweetness to their fried chicken. Ambiance and customer service is always on point. I didn't get the short ribs this time but they are so tender, sweet and delicious with that grilled flavor. If you are in Carson it is a must try.

    Criss N.

    To start, you need to get the coconut haupia cheesecake. I do not like cheesecake, but this was the lightest, freshest, most wonderful dessert I ordered in 2025. I ordered just the plain haupia pudding, which I was eating outside. One of the guests told me I needed to try the cheesecake, and ended up buying me a slice when he went in to order his food. I am so so thankful for that man because it was really really delicious and I will definitely be back. This place is absolutely amazing. I got a takeout plate and some desserts, but I am so eager to come back to try more of the menu. I got the combo plate with beef, kahlua pork, and chicken katsu. It came with sides of potato mac salad and this AMAZING cabbage slaw that was dressed in an asian sesame vinaigrette. Every bite was literally addicting. I highly highly recommend the takeout for lunch.

    Lahaina Platter #2
    Kimberly H.

    If you're craving Hawaiian food, this place honestly is even better!! Big portions, traditional flavors, freshly made, affordable prices and the whole experience minus the costs of traveling to Hawaii! I love Hawaiian bbq, we came on Saturday afternoon for lunch and service is prompt and efficient, we were seated right away. Love the vibes and Hawaiian art on the walls. The kalbi short ribs were sooo good and a big portion of more than 3 ribs! The fried chicken is tasty and unique too, kind of a sweeter taste. Overall great place for traditional fresh Hawaiian food,highly recommend!!

    Spam Musubi
    Antonio C.

    Decided to have Hawaiian food and try a new place but maybe I should've stuck with soemthing familiar? The friendly staff and the amazing interior was so welcoming alongside the well priced drinks with all different games on each TV made this place feel amazing. Once I started off with the spam musubi, I was surprised by how it was bland and un flavorful it was. Even though it had sauce on top it tasted like I just had rice with meat as it was lacking the seasoning. Our entrees arrived, which looked phenomenal, but was then again hit with blandness even though it was smothered in sauce. The burger was bland and the Mac salad tasted like mush. Maybe some changes to the sauce and adding more seasoning may help these amazing looking dishes as I wanted to enjoy them but sadly couldn't.

    Micaela M.

    This place was recommended to me, and I'm so glad we went one afternoon! The service was good, and everything came out in a decent amount of time. There were so many options on the menu, and I'm glad I chose the combo with the Lahaina fried chicken, Hawaiian BBQ Chicken, and Fried rice. I thought the portions were decent. I wished there was a little more BBQ chicken on the plate, but outside of that, everything tasted wonderful, and I would go again.

    Chris G.

    Great food for over 20 years! If you love Hawaiian food, this is a must stop the next time you're in the Carson area of SoCal. I haven't been here in years because we moved out of state but whenever we do, it's always the same great food and never disappoints. Highly recommended establishment!

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    Ask the Community - Back Home In Lahaina

    Is there a place to eat with a pet?

    I believe the outside sitting there belongs to the pizza place next door, so I think probably not! But since the pizza place was really a sit down restaurant, you might be… 

    Aloha, are you open on Christmas day, 12/25/22?

    Aloha, we will be closed Christmas Day. Mahalo!

    Do you ever offer squid luau?

    Hi! Are you open on Valentine's Day? It is mine & my (now) husband's tradition to have dinner at your restaurant on Valentine's Day... This will be our first one as a married couple 😆

    Aloha, thanks for your message! We’re really sorry but unfortunately closed on Valentine’s Day since it’s a Monday. We hope you can join us on another night! Take care and hope to see you soon!

    Do you make malasada?

    Aloha, we have taken off the malasadas from our bakery menu however hope to make it again soon! Mahalo!

    Is there outdoor seating?

    Aloha! We have 3 tables outside in our courtyard. We hope to see you soon!

    How many people can the Family Pack feed?

    Aloha, it depends on the appetite of your group but the average is 2-4 people. Mahalo!

    Is the Lahaina fried chicken like mochiko chicken?

    Yes! It is delicious!

    Cookies how often are they baked?

    I think Cookies are baked 5 days a week. You'll know they're baking as soon as you walk in the door and smell fresh baked cookies!

    Any vegetarian options?

    Yes I just tell them to remove meat if any in the dish

    Is their Lahaina fried chicken white or dark meat?

    You can get it either way, just specify when ordering

    Haupia cake or haupia cheesecake?

    Haupia cheese cake.

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