Just incredible!!! Broke Da Mouth Grindz is everything you think it will be and more! The food…read moreBROKE DA MOUTH and left me wanting more. Not to mention, the staff were killing it when turning tables! I went with the classic, Spicy Garlic Chicken. For me, it wasn't spicy at all. So, I would greatly encourage those on the fence of which Garlic dish to order, go spicy! It is PACKED with flavor... and did I mention, it broke da mouth! I added the kimchi cucumbers for my vegetable and they were fire. I even went back for the pork belly because dayummm. As always, expect a line. Because locals and tourists love this place! I opted to eat the food by the ocean and in the rainforest at my B+B. So, take the food to a cozy corner of Hawaii and bite down! You will be missing out on a local staple, so RUN to this amazing restaurant once you arrive on the Big Island!!!

We got the 2 meat combo plate with garlic furikake chicken and kalua pork, white rice and egg mac…read moresalad. The chicken was really good, crispy, flavorful, and the chicken was not dry. The pork was also pretty good, it's quite salty though. The Mac salad was really dense, almost like eating a cup of mayo. Wouldn't get the Mac salad again but the chicken is a definite must try! We also tried the spam musubi roll. It was pretty good, standard spam musubi but in a fun roll format.

This is the dream -- the hole-in-the-wall restaurant with good prices and amazing food. It's not…read morewhat you expect in a strip mall.

I saw the restaurant and looked it up because I hadn't seen or heard of it and am always on the…read morelookout for a new great spot especially BBQ! But then I read the reviews and now it looks like we missed it and it went downhill after opening. Unfortunately that happens too often in Kona! No great places to eat and if there are there's no parking. Places start out great then folks lose interest. Besides can't find folks to work! Too bad. Hate to see Alii Drive so empty too!

A must-try spot when visiting Kona, Hawaii! This is a Hawaiian BBQ spot, that has some menu items…read morethat have elements of Japanese fusion. This is a carryout/restaurant. Service is upbeat and fast, they are friendly and are open to any questions that you may have. Ambiance is unique, as it feels like you are in a bustling city. I ordered the Chicken Curry Katsudon!!! It was crispy, flavorful, and filled with massive portions! In fact, I saved the rest to have for dinner later. I loved the fact that the curry had a nice spice kick to it too! Cheers!

My wife and I shared a sesame chicken and walnut shrimp platter from Hawaii BBQ Deli and it was…read morepretty on par with the food you find at Panda Express or other take-out Chinese spots. The items are made to order so you get a bit more freshness than food sitting under a heat lamp. The rice is well cooked, but the batter is a bit heavy on the items, and one piece of chicken I bit into had a weird funk to it. The mac salad on the platter was good -- not too heavy with mayo and the noodles were cooked well. Similarly, I liked that the rice was not mushy and each grain stood on its own. Would I stop by again for a plate? Most likely not. One last nit-pick with Hawaii BBQ Deli is that the pricing is wildly incorrect. We looked at the menu online before stopping by and were surprised that we were charged a price higher than what was listed on the menu. We didn't question it and just paid the price, but it was a bit annoying that the menu in store on the counter was out-of-date and the price could have been entirely made up on the spot.

Food: Dinner plate (3 ribs, 2 sides) - great deal…read more Ribs: verify finger licking good-tender and juicy sides: beans & colesaw - very good BBQ sauce: made from scratch; so good each time I took a bit of my rib i would take a dip in the BBQ sauce Service: friendly, good, simple, came back multiple times and just called in to make sure they still had ribs available. Wait: not bad, can call in your order a head of time **located on the street just before you enter the Costco parking lot

Since I wrote the review, Charley has moved his truck down to the village. It's at the corner of…read moreHualalai and Kuakini, at Dixon Shell station, near the library.

Popped in for a low key take-out dinner when the girls went for a massage at the nearby shop…read more Definitely a local spot, but a standard for Hawaiian food, the chain is on the mainland too. Plates are large with lots of food (OK, sides), but the main (I had the kalbi ribs) were ample. If you want to eat out like a local, give it a shot

Go to late night Hawaiian food whenever we touchdown in any of the Hawaiian islands. Our food was…read moreserved hot and delicious with ample portion to feed a starving adult. Prices are adequate and service is quick and courteous. I highly recommend.

Had my favorite Volcano Burger and it never disappoints. With a side of their delectable and…read moreunique tasting macaroni salad that could almost be placed in the burger at your discretion. Mighty tasty, mighty good. Flavor is powering, rich in spice and heat. May require some facial adjustment, as first introduction can feel intense. Pepsi in a bottle as Dr. Pepper was unavailable. A satisfying and welcoming revisit. Thank you : )

The place is in a strip shopping center, and a little bit buried. However, there was a sign out…read morefront saying it had great yelp reviews. I can see why! I'm not a hamburger connoisseur, and frankly, feel like most burgers, all taste the same. However, this may be the best hamburger I've ever had, ever! It came with a choice of size, I picked onion rings, and they were outstanding! I was planning on ordering the hotdog, however, they were out. My wife had the char grilled fish tacos, which were also excellent. Served with Hawaiian chili peppers and aioli sauce. She also picked onion rings for her side. An important note, the shopping center offers validated parking. We didn't know that before hand, and ended up paying over $40 to park for three hours, a few blocks down the road. It's a great place, I highly recommend it! We're definitely coming back however, it's not an inexpensive, but it's Hawaii!

Big portions but very plain and lots of fat in the meat. Not my jam but another table said it's the…read morefirst place they go eat on the island. Easy to get to and lots of parking. Restrooms around back. Diner style.

This was a great experience. After a very informative tour of the abalone farm we stayed and did…read morethe BBQ experience where you cook yourself up a pile of proteins. Everything was very tasty and we loved the atmosphere and staff. Highly recommend

If you are looking for an authentic local experience, this spot is a highly recommended…read more it features a patio-style design with live music and limited seating. Food was great and it was quite an interesting experience! It's unclear there was only one or two persons who run the restaurant, I saw only one person who's talking to all customers, bringing out foods and also preparing in the back. He was cool!

My friend really wanted to get traditional Hawaiian food, so we stopped by this place! It's…read moreessentially a shack with a few bench tables. It wasn't really that busy either. We ordered a plate, which had garlic bread, salmon/tomato (I forgot the name), the pork wrapped in leaves, and the squid luau? So I never had traditional Hawaiian food, so this is my first time judgment. Honestly, I only really liked the garlic bread and the salmon/tomato the best LOL the garlic bread was crispy, nice and fragrant. The tomato with salmon was quite refreshing! Although the pork was kinda dry and the squid luau was very... interesting. I think the texture of the squid luau throws me off, which it was kinda too mushy for my taste. My friend, who had tried traditional Hawaiian food, did mention that this meal overall was just okay, she had better ones at other places. So this may not be my cup of tea, but she enjoys it haha. The vibe here is pretty great nevertheless! Located right by the ocean too.

This place has an amazing variety of items to eat. We had the baked potato with brisket and cajun…read morepasta. When you walk in, it looks like just a bar. They have a menu you're not lost. The place 1 door down is Ohana Q they supply the food at Da taste. Same owners. The bbq was amazing on the potato great flavor. My cajun pasta was great shrimp was done well and pasta not overcooked. The sauce had great flavor a little too saucy for me but I still ate all. Service was on point! Ambiance mellow.

This was listed as an Italian restaurant, but was a bar & food was prepared by Ohana Q which was 3…read moredoors down. Not Italian a lot of BBQ, tacos & Mexican food along with some other plates. I ordered the BBQ Cajan shrimp scampi. Not sure what I got - 4 shrimp and a plate of mixed pasta with a cajan flare, but not a scamp. The bar tender was really nice & not his fault fir the cooking.

Best Teriyaki Beef in Kona. A surprisingly good place to…read moreeat. (Who would guess - in a bowling alley?) You should try it. You won't be disappointed.

Service was terrible. We came in around 9:50p. It was busy, which is fine. Girls working register…read moreweren't very friendly. They gave everyone before us a number to claim their food, but not us. They said we would get a text when it was ready and it would take 45 min to an hour. Food was ordered at 10:10 We sat at a table the whole time waiting. 11:12 pm - still no food. I go to the cashier to inquire about our order. "You need a box?" No, I wanted to check on my food, it's been More than an hour. "Oh it's here." Hands me a bag. You never texted us. "We were calling your name." I was at that table waiting the whole time, you never called my name. How long has it been done? "20 minutes" Are you serious? Why didn't you text us? You said you would text. "We don't text, the system does. If it doesn't text we don't know what to tell you." This kind of service is unacceptable. My food was cold. I had a cheeseburger, the fries were rock hard. I complained. "Do you not want your food?" I waited more than an hour and no where else is open, I paid plus I tipped (I wish I didn't) I'm too nice. She gave me new fries bc I complained they were rock hard. The new fries were also shit. This is my second time here. It will be my last. Learn better customer service. Food was mediocre. Burger was gross - maybe bc it was cold. We also ordered a hamburger / Korean chicken plate: cashier got our order wrong and gave us just hamburger with gravy. So disappointed.