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Came here to get some takeout around 6:30pm on Monday. Plenty of parking outside. They had some tables on both sides of the restaurant, but it appeared that most people were getting takeouts. The setting was very causal, and they're playing some music videos on the big TV. Since someone was in front of us ordering at the only register, we ordered via the ordering kiosk, which was very convenient and straightforward. Our food was ready in less than 15 mins, and was still warm when we got home. I had #1A) Seafood BBQ Chicken Combo with Chow Mein and Fried Rice. It came with 2 big pieces of skin-on chicken thigh, 1 big piece of fish that can be easily cut into two, 3 tail-on butterfly shrimps, 2 scoops of fried rice, plenty of noodles, some raw cabbage, a wedge of lemon and tartar sauce. It's such a good deal at $17.25! I saved half of it for lunch the next day and was still stuffed. Flavor-wise, it was not bad, either. The BBQ chicken was cooked well and favorable, just a bit on the saltier side. The deep-fried seafood and chow mein were not oily. There's a tiny bit of bean sprouts and onion in the chow mein. I didn't care for the raw cabbage, though. It would have been perfect if they cooked the cabbage together with the noodles, or offer an option to have the cabbage cooked. My husband enjoyed his Combination Plate, and had leftovers as well. Would love to go back and try their Chinese dishes.
We had dinner here tonight and it was so good. We had been here once before when Yelp was featuring Asian-owned business. We lived it so much that we had to return. This is a family run business and they are so kind. We placed our order at the front register with the daughter of the owner. She greeted us with a smile and was so sweet. I ordered the BBQ chicken plate and picked the mac salad and fried rice for my two sides. I also ordered a side of mac salad to take home for tomorrow, because it's so good. My husband ordered the Kung Pao Chicken with steamed rice. He also ordered the fresh watermelon juice that they make fresh. We found a table right by their big screen TV so we could watch Panama vs. Ghana play in the World Cup. They have plenty of seating inside. All the tables were clean and spotless. Our food was delivered to our table quickly. My chicken was so moist and delicious. I love the marinade they use for it. The fried rice and mac salad were delicious. My husband loved the Kung Pao Chicken and enjoyed his refreshing watermelon juice. He said the spice level on the Kung Pao Chicken was a medium spice, which he liked. Their portions are very hefty and generous. We were only able to eat half of our food and we took the rest home for lunch tomorrow. We really enjoyed our meal and excellent customer service. We look forward to returning again soon.
A friend raved about Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ in a Yelp review so I was eager to try it. Be Wok offers both Hawaiian and Chinese food. I had a taste for Chinese, so I ordered sweet & sour chicken, white rice, and a small wonton soup via delivery. The sweet & sour chicken was probably the best I've ever tasted. The chicken was tender and the flavor of the sauce was perfection. The portion was huge, too. My delivery arrived piping hot. The wonton soup was also delicious. A small is enough for two people. In addition to wontons, the soup contained pieces of beef, cabbage, broccoli, and more. I would have liked the broth to be more flavorful, but it was still good. Can't wait to try more dishes from Be Wok.
As I was thumbing through Yelp trying to figure out where to eat, I happen upon Be Wok and Hawaiian BBQ. And noted that they serve chicken Katsu. Wifey be like... what's that? I be like don't worry about, let's go!, lol! Be Wok is in a shopping center right across the street from Safeway on Hamilton Ave. the parking situation in front of Be wok is not the greatest if you are driving a car that you care about as the spaces are tight, but don't threat because just a 15 second walk, in the shopping center there are plenty of spaces with no cars for Miles. The inside of Be Walk has plenty of tables to dine in and a big screen tv to enjoy, while you are eating. "Everyone that came in while we were there took there's to go" They have a pretty extensive menu and their prices are very reasonable especially considering the amount of food they give you." the plate I ordered was easily enough for the both of us." I ordered the chicken Katsu plate which comes with two sides. I ordered rice and chow mein for my sides. Wifey ordered the teriyaki bowl which comes with rice, teriyaki chicken and broccoli. "Our orders were ready in about 5 minutes!!" The Good & not so good: #1. The amount of chicken Katsu that they gave me was staggering!! 5 stars. #2. The flavor of the chicken Katsu, it's texture, and how it was prepared was IMO top notch 5 stars #3. The fried rice was... well.. lacking 2 stars tops. "Will not order again" #4. The chow mein was also not good and I found it lacking. 2 stars "will not order again" #5. The chicken teriyaki bowl was IMO very, very good as a whole and the portion I felt was perfect. "No complaints, none, zero... 5 stars. #6. The service was fast and friendly 5 stars. Overall conclusion: This is a place that I most assuredly will be coming back too. Next time I will go for the white rice as a side and veggies.
I stopped into Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ for a snack. A standalone store in a decent sized shopping center. The parking seemed plentiful. The place is a simple family business that serves Chinese & Hawaiian cuisine. Order via kiosk or cashier. One unisex restroom. The interior has several tables where you can sit and eat. One large LCD TV screen showing professional sports. The owner/cashier was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Musubi with Portuguese Sausage. Decent with a flavorful sausage. I look forward to trying some of their other dishes.
Finally! Good Hawaiian food in San Jose! I've been looking for this for so long. Why there aren't more good Hawaiian food places in the Bay Area I just don't understand. This is good, solid Hawaiian lunch plate food you might find on the islands. Just solid, not greasy, not complicated, and really good tasting food. I'm already planning my next trip back. FOOD: Of course this is why you come here. Great selection of standard Hawaiian staples like lau lau and kalua pork and saimin and staples like BBQ chicken and beef. So thrilled they allow you to choose two sides! Standards like mac salad, rice, and chow mein (three different kinds of rice), but also broccoli, salad, and french fries. Wow. My daughter has been searching for good loco moco and we finally found it here. Yum. Plus they have all these good Chinese dishes too! Now I have to come back for that? SERVICE: So pleased with the service. The woman behind the counter was very helpful and patient. And the food came out relatively quickly. Portion sizes were terrific and well plated. COST: Excellent for what you get. They really pile it on. Definitely coming back! Probably many times.
Definitely above average experience at Be Wok- I did get my meal via delivery app so this review is strictly food based (no atmosphere, parking or vibes which make or break an eatery sometimes). So let's dive in: I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of my meal. I got a 1/2 fried fish and 1/2 bbq beef entree. It came packed with rice, veggies and salad...everything was absolutely amazing. You can select basically anything in the entree meal & won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back.
The fried fish was crispy and flaky. I opted for my 2 sides to be Mac salad and greens. The combo does not automatically come with rice so make sure you pick rice as a side if that's what you're looking for. The Mac salad has a pleasant creaminess from the mayo. The greens side adds a crunch and freshness. The portions here are very generous! Three butterfly shrimps, two short ribs and a large fish fillet!
Came with friends who were here for the yelp community event and bought a plate for myself - we came around 6pm on a Friday and there was a decent amount of people there as well. Service was friendly and quick, and they helped answer our questions about the menu, which seems to have both chinese takeout and hawaiian bbq options. The inside is simple with a few tables and chairs and is relatively roomy. I got the mini chicken katsu with 2 sides - I chose white rice and mac salad but really should've opted for a veggie of some sort since I got a little carbed out The chicken katsu was perfectly juicy and tender inside with a nice crispy breading that wasn't too oily, and despite being "mini" had a very generous amount of meat and the sides were pretty large scoops too - this service was definitely more than enough to be a filling dinner for me. The mac salad was tasty and the white rice is white rice. Be Work & Hawaiian BBQ gets the job done when you're craving some hawaiian bbq classics, with solid quality and great value.
Okay, solid 4 - maybe 4.5 stars. SO - This place is pretty great. I find myself coming back here ordering many times and the food has been great. I've gone back 4 times now. Every time, the service has been amazing. Love her service, she's so attentive. I've since ordered: Honey Walnut Shrimp - they keep the sauce separate when ordering to go so the shrimp can stay crispy. So thoughtful. Beef and Green beans - sooo yummy. I love green beans and I really liked the flavor of the sauce and texture of the beef for this dish. Along with the usual bbq chicken and beef Hawaiian plates. They have the option to choose all Mac or all rice which I LOVE because I just love their Mac. Completely redeemed, they know good flavors. You can't go wrong, and even if it was an off day - give it another chance, they're pretty consistent on a good cook. Plenty of seating inside, but they also make pick up a breeze.
Tried the BBQ mixed plate and the Bento plate, both were fresh and delicious. The fried rice and Mac salad sides were great. Wished the side garden salad came with a sesame dressing instead of ranch which didn't fit the flavor profile. Portions are large. Restaurant was very clean and loved watching movies on the giant TV. Service was excellent. Parking was plentiful. Will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu.
The food was very good. Walnut prawns were nice and hot/fresh out the fryer and the portion size was very generous. Just have to order your rice on the side. Wonton soup was your standard wonton but also was pretty good. Service was great the cashier was very helpful because I had a few questions. The inside is nice and clean they had a HUGE tv showing the nba playoffs, bonus for that, and they have a very large selection on their menu so def give this place a try! Chinese food and Hawaiian BBQ
The restaurant was empty but the to go and door dash has busy. The service was pleasant and our food was great. Large portions and we will be back.
Dropped in for lunch for the first time ever today. I don't know why we haven't been here before! It's convenient, easy parking and plenty of seating we greeted the moment we walked in the door. The whole restaurant was very neat and clean. You had the option to either pay out a kiosk or at the counter or online via QR code. The menu is on the kiosk behind the counter on the wall and also paper menus. Basic this is my first time I went very basic. I tried them Mongolian beef the side of rice in order lumpia, cheese wonton and spam musubi. Everything was very tastyl and the portions were enormous. I'm pretty picky about my lumpia and Mongolian beef and these were one of my favorites for take out!! They were not stingy on the ingredients and the flavor was on point with just enough spice. I can see this being my go to you when I don't feel like cooking I'll just throw a pot of rice on at home and pick up a few dishes. Definitely the Mongolian beef. I can't wait for the weather to cool down so I can try the soups. I have been wanting to find some place with a really good takeout, hot and sour soup. The Hawaiian Suns and sodas were perfectly chilled, and there was a large variety of Hawaiian sun. We went in at an odd hour between lunch and dinner so there weren't very many people there. However, every time we've usually pass by during a lunch or dinner hour at the place was pretty crowded. We had read many great reviews and see many videos about the place knew we had to stop by. We have been missing out. I can't wait to try more. I like that you had the choice of making your own combos for the Hawaiian plate lunches if you wanted to, and if you don't like spam , musubi you can try the Portuguese sausage barbecue chicken or Katsu.. read more
14 days ago
Solid and quite a good value. This is really more of a takeout place, so no real ambiance to speak of. They have an ordering screen that you can place your orders at if you prefer to ordering with the person at the counter. The food takes a very reasonable amount of time to come out, so no complaints there. How is the taste and how good is the food? Well, the value for your money is very strong, because the portions are very large as you can see in the picture. Because my bento plate did have 4 proteins (teriyaki beef, chicken, fried fish, and a slice of spam), each portion was on the lighter side, but put together, it was generous. This is one of those times where you (meaning I) knew there's no way I could comfortably finish the whole plate without feeling uncomfortably full, so I ate a little over half and had a the core of a nice leftover meal for the next day. But back to the taste. The teriyaki beef I thought was good, and true to Hawaiian style where it was more sweet than salty. Quite good. Similar with the chicken - very solid. The fried fish was nothing to write home about - battery was a little soggy, served with tartar sauce - nothing really screamed Hawaiian about the fish. The spam slice was kind of thin and didn't seem to be cooked in any particular Hawaiian style - some shoyu with brown sugar would have made it more special. It was a little dry too. The rice was white rice, just fine and quite a bit of it. The chow mein was fine, nothing special, but nothing wrong with it other than lacking a bit of flavor. But given the higher degree of seasoning on the beef and chicken (and how inherently salty spam is!), it was just fine. Cuts a bit of the salt. Measured against real Hawaiian food you might get at a good plate lunch place in Maui or Kauai, the food is probably a 3. But given there just aren't a lot of really good Hawaiian places in the Bay Area, I'd give it a 4, especially considering the generous amounts of food. I'd have no issue coming back here again and would happily have the beef and chicken any time. read more
Came here to get some takeout around 6:30pm on Monday. Plenty of parking outside. They had some tables on both sides of the restaurant, but it appeared that most people were getting takeouts. The setting was very causal, and they're playing some music videos on the big TV. Since someone was in front of us ordering at the only register, we ordered via the ordering kiosk, which was very convenient and straightforward. Our food was ready in less than 15 mins, and was still warm when we got home. I had #1A) Seafood BBQ Chicken Combo with Chow Mein and Fried Rice. It came with 2 big pieces of skin-on chicken thigh, 1 big piece of fish that can be easily cut into two, 3 tail-on butterfly shrimps, 2 scoops of fried rice, plenty of noodles, some raw cabbage, a wedge of lemon and tartar sauce. It's such a good deal at $17.25! I saved half of it for lunch the next day and was still stuffed. Flavor-wise, it was not bad, either. The BBQ chicken was cooked well and favorable, just a bit on the saltier side. The deep-fried seafood and chow mein were not oily. There's a tiny bit of bean sprouts and onion in the chow mein. I didn't care for the raw cabbage, though. It would have been perfect if they cooked the cabbage together with the noodles, or offer an option to have the cabbage cooked. My husband enjoyed his Combination Plate, and had leftovers as well. Would love to go back and try their Chinese dishes. read more
We had dinner here tonight and it was so good. We had been here once before when Yelp was featuring Asian-owned business. We lived it so much that we had to return. This is a family run business and they are so kind. We placed our order at the front register with the daughter of the owner. She greeted us with a smile and was so sweet. I ordered the BBQ chicken plate and picked the mac salad and fried rice for my two sides. I also ordered a side of mac salad to take home for tomorrow, because it's so good. My husband ordered the Kung Pao Chicken with steamed rice. He also ordered the fresh watermelon juice that they make fresh. We found a table right by their big screen TV so we could watch Panama vs. Ghana play in the World Cup. They have plenty of seating inside. All the tables were clean and spotless. Our food was delivered to our table quickly. My chicken was so moist and delicious. I love the marinade they use for it. The fried rice and mac salad were delicious. My husband loved the Kung Pao Chicken and enjoyed his refreshing watermelon juice. He said the spice level on the Kung Pao Chicken was a medium spice, which he liked. Their portions are very hefty and generous. We were only able to eat half of our food and we took the rest home for lunch tomorrow. We really enjoyed our meal and excellent customer service. We look forward to returning again soon. read more
A friend raved about Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ in a Yelp review so I was eager to try it. Be Wok offers both Hawaiian and Chinese food. I had a taste for Chinese, so I ordered sweet & sour chicken, white rice, and a small wonton soup via delivery. The sweet & sour chicken was probably the best I've ever tasted. The chicken was tender and the flavor of the sauce was perfection. The portion was huge, too. My delivery arrived piping hot. The wonton soup was also delicious. A small is enough for two people. In addition to wontons, the soup contained pieces of beef, cabbage, broccoli, and more. I would have liked the broth to be more flavorful, but it was still good. Can't wait to try more dishes from Be Wok. read more
As I was thumbing through Yelp trying to figure out where to eat, I happen upon Be Wok and Hawaiian BBQ. And noted that they serve chicken Katsu. Wifey be like... what's that? I be like don't worry about, let's go!, lol! Be Wok is in a shopping center right across the street from Safeway on Hamilton Ave. the parking situation in front of Be wok is not the greatest if you are driving a car that you care about as the spaces are tight, but don't threat because just a 15 second walk, in the shopping center there are plenty of spaces with no cars for Miles. The inside of Be Walk has plenty of tables to dine in and a big screen tv to enjoy, while you are eating. "Everyone that came in while we were there took there's to go" They have a pretty extensive menu and their prices are very reasonable especially considering the amount of food they give you." the plate I ordered was easily enough for the both of us." I ordered the chicken Katsu plate which comes with two sides. I ordered rice and chow mein for my sides. Wifey ordered the teriyaki bowl which comes with rice, teriyaki chicken and broccoli. "Our orders were ready in about 5 minutes!!" The Good & not so good: #1. The amount of chicken Katsu that they gave me was staggering!! 5 stars. #2. The flavor of the chicken Katsu, it's texture, and how it was prepared was IMO top notch 5 stars #3. The fried rice was... well.. lacking 2 stars tops. "Will not order again" #4. The chow mein was also not good and I found it lacking. 2 stars "will not order again" #5. The chicken teriyaki bowl was IMO very, very good as a whole and the portion I felt was perfect. "No complaints, none, zero... 5 stars. #6. The service was fast and friendly 5 stars. Overall conclusion: This is a place that I most assuredly will be coming back too. Next time I will go for the white rice as a side and veggies. read more
I stopped into Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ for a snack. A standalone store in a decent sized shopping center. The parking seemed plentiful. The place is a simple family business that serves Chinese & Hawaiian cuisine. Order via kiosk or cashier. One unisex restroom. The interior has several tables where you can sit and eat. One large LCD TV screen showing professional sports. The owner/cashier was super friendly, helpful, and welcoming. Musubi with Portuguese Sausage. Decent with a flavorful sausage. I look forward to trying some of their other dishes. read more
Finally! Good Hawaiian food in San Jose! I've been looking for this for so long. Why there aren't more good Hawaiian food places in the Bay Area I just don't understand. This is good, solid Hawaiian lunch plate food you might find on the islands. Just solid, not greasy, not complicated, and really good tasting food. I'm already planning my next trip back. FOOD: Of course this is why you come here. Great selection of standard Hawaiian staples like lau lau and kalua pork and saimin and staples like BBQ chicken and beef. So thrilled they allow you to choose two sides! Standards like mac salad, rice, and chow mein (three different kinds of rice), but also broccoli, salad, and french fries. Wow. My daughter has been searching for good loco moco and we finally found it here. Yum. Plus they have all these good Chinese dishes too! Now I have to come back for that? SERVICE: So pleased with the service. The woman behind the counter was very helpful and patient. And the food came out relatively quickly. Portion sizes were terrific and well plated. COST: Excellent for what you get. They really pile it on. Definitely coming back! Probably many times. read more
2 months ago
Definitely above average experience at Be Wok- I did get my meal via delivery app so this review is strictly food based (no atmosphere, parking or vibes which make or break an eatery sometimes). So let's dive in: I was pleasantly surprised at the quality of my meal. I got a 1/2 fried fish and 1/2 bbq beef entree. It came packed with rice, veggies and salad...everything was absolutely amazing. You can select basically anything in the entree meal & won't be disappointed. I can't wait to go back. read more
The fried fish was crispy and flaky. I opted for my 2 sides to be Mac salad and greens. The combo does not automatically come with rice so make sure you pick rice as a side if that's what you're looking for. The Mac salad has a pleasant creaminess from the mayo. The greens side adds a crunch and freshness. The portions here are very generous! Three butterfly shrimps, two short ribs and a large fish fillet! read more
Came with friends who were here for the yelp community event and bought a plate for myself - we came around 6pm on a Friday and there was a decent amount of people there as well. Service was friendly and quick, and they helped answer our questions about the menu, which seems to have both chinese takeout and hawaiian bbq options. The inside is simple with a few tables and chairs and is relatively roomy. I got the mini chicken katsu with 2 sides - I chose white rice and mac salad but really should've opted for a veggie of some sort since I got a little carbed out The chicken katsu was perfectly juicy and tender inside with a nice crispy breading that wasn't too oily, and despite being "mini" had a very generous amount of meat and the sides were pretty large scoops too - this service was definitely more than enough to be a filling dinner for me. The mac salad was tasty and the white rice is white rice. Be Work & Hawaiian BBQ gets the job done when you're craving some hawaiian bbq classics, with solid quality and great value. read more
9 months ago
Okay, solid 4 - maybe 4.5 stars. SO - This place is pretty great. I find myself coming back here ordering many times and the food has been great. I've gone back 4 times now. Every time, the service has been amazing. Love her service, she's so attentive. I've since ordered: Honey Walnut Shrimp - they keep the sauce separate when ordering to go so the shrimp can stay crispy. So thoughtful. Beef and Green beans - sooo yummy. I love green beans and I really liked the flavor of the sauce and texture of the beef for this dish. Along with the usual bbq chicken and beef Hawaiian plates. They have the option to choose all Mac or all rice which I LOVE because I just love their Mac. Completely redeemed, they know good flavors. You can't go wrong, and even if it was an off day - give it another chance, they're pretty consistent on a good cook. Plenty of seating inside, but they also make pick up a breeze. read more
Tried the BBQ mixed plate and the Bento plate, both were fresh and delicious. The fried rice and Mac salad sides were great. Wished the side garden salad came with a sesame dressing instead of ranch which didn't fit the flavor profile. Portions are large. Restaurant was very clean and loved watching movies on the giant TV. Service was excellent. Parking was plentiful. Will definitely come back to try the rest of the menu. read more
The food was very good. Walnut prawns were nice and hot/fresh out the fryer and the portion size was very generous. Just have to order your rice on the side. Wonton soup was your standard wonton but also was pretty good. Service was great the cashier was very helpful because I had a few questions. The inside is nice and clean they had a HUGE tv showing the nba playoffs, bonus for that, and they have a very large selection on their menu so def give this place a try! Chinese food and Hawaiian BBQ read more
2 months ago
The restaurant was empty but the to go and door dash has busy. The service was pleasant and our food was great. Large portions and we will be back. read more
1 year ago
I ordered chicken chow mein and won ton soup. The portions were a good value for the money, in my opinion. The chow mein had that nice wok cooked taste and I didn't find it greasy like some other places. The broth is the star of the wonton soup. It has wontons in it plus veggies like broccoli & zucchini, beef & chicken. I'm not sure what was in the wonton itself but there was a lot of flavor in there, and they weren't over cooked and falling apart which was great. The service was fast, the food was ready in about 20 minutes. This seems like a good little casual spot with some modern updates like an ordering kiosk. read more
2 months ago
3 months ago
Came here recently for lunch and left fully satisfied, with emphasis on "full" because portions are ginormous. I ordered the Seafood and Meat combo with BBQ chicken and fried rice and chow mein as sides. After a short wait of maybe 10 minutes, I was gifted a massive clam-shell container stuffed with 3 golden panko-fried prawns, a massive piece of lightly battered fried fish, multiple slabs of grilled chicken thighs atop mountains of fried rice and chow mein, plus shredded green cabbage to round out the plate. Everything was savory and fresh, though the star was that BBQ chicken, which was fork-tender and deeply flavored with soy and ginger. This combo plate order could easily feed two people, making it a great value. I couldn't finish it all so will be piecing off the leftovers for another day or two. Will add this place to my too-hot-to-cook options this summer and beyond. read more
Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ was overall an average experience for me. Customer service was good. The young girl working the counter was very sweet and friendly, and the restaurant itself is spacious. I ordered the chicken katsu plate with rice and broccoli. Unfortunately, it was pretty plain and nothing really stood out flavor-wise. It definitely needed sauce to bring it to life. The real star of my meal was the freshly squeezed orange juice. It tasted fresh and delicious, and I appreciated that it was made to order and had no added items. One thing I did notice, though, was some back-and-forth between front and kitchen duties that was not ideal from a food handling perspective. The girl helping at the register was also assisting in the back and even finished juicing the oranges for my drink, but I did not notice hand washing in between. Through the swinging kitchen door, I also saw chicken being transferred around without gloves by the same young man who had been handling the juice earlier. To be fair, I know restaurant kitchens are busy places and I'm sure worse things happen, but it was just something I happened to notice since I had a clear view from my table. That said, I ate my food, drank my juice, and was completely fine. Overall, not terrible by any means, but nothing particularly memorable either besides the orange juice and friendly service. read more
5 months ago
this hawaiian bbq spot is great for a fast casual lunch! tried their bbq combo + chow mein + mac salad -- the short ribs and beef were both delicious! well-seasoned and tender. the teriyaki chicken was good too, but my preferred choices are the beef options! the chow mein was great as well, good wok hei but not oily or too salty. the mac salad was good, very standard. everything was a large balanced portion! service here is friendly and quick as well :) would recommend for a casual meal! read more
11 months ago
Fast and efficient service. Order online and was ready on time. Lots of delicious choices from typical Hawaiian offerings and also tons of Chinese dishes as well and so much customization. Inside was clean and new looking with an order kiosk there and large menu to look at. Ample seating inside and parking is really close. Recommend this new location read more
I saw the old Chinese place went bye bye so went to try some Chinese from the new. These people did a poor job of analyzing the logistics of the area prior to opening. I wish them well but I suspect a year from now this place will be gone. There's nothing inside to even imply they want you to stay and eat there and clearly prefer you just do-take out. There's four or five tables a big screen TV and lots of plastic for your meal I had garlic shrimp and rice with broccoli and that was not bad but there's nothing that would make me want to return here. OK, it does typify these Hawaiian food places I wouldn't really call restaurants but this place is bare minimum to the bone. Felt like being in a Jiffy Lube* read more
Mixed reviews here - some items were really tasty while others not much so. First the pluses: First rate were the Hawaiian BBQ Short Ribs - nice and juicy, tender and flavorful. The Kalua Pork was smokey and flavorful, while not being with the cabbage being crunchy and not limp. It is nice that my dish was customizable with a choice of two sides from more than six options (such as regular white rice, brown rice, fresh vegetables, etc. For the minuses, this was the first time I had a Lau Lau, which pork chuck wrapped in a taro leaf and steamed. The ingredients were listed as smoke roasted pork with Ti leaf, banana and sea salt. However, I found the taro leaf a bit shredded which may have affected the steaming process. The meat was very dry, and it had a distinct plastic-y taste. Disappointing. The different musubi were inconsistent. The spam musubi was delicious, while the Hawaiian BBQ Chicken was dry, as well as the chicken katsu. Finally, the fried fish, though cooked nicely with a crunchy crust, had a bland flavor. Being eco-conscious, I am disappointed that they used clear plastic containers instead of environmentally friendly options, such as biodegradable containers. But, I do understand the restaurant trying to keep costs to the consumer down. Overall, my rating is average. Is it fair to compare this with actual food I had in Hawaii? Maybe, maybe not, but quality consistency is important. For this place to receive a five-star rating, they will need to up their game. read more
A new Hawaiian BBQ place has just opened where Chef Ko use to be. It is called Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ 876 W Hamilton Ave, Campbell, CA 95008. My wife and I decided to check it out. The inside has been revamped from the old Chef Ko. There is a 100" TV that really makes you feel like your in the action. The restaurant has fresh paint and great tables and chairs. It is extremely clean, including the restroom. There are so many Hawaiian BBQ places so I really wasn't expecting much. We ordered BBQ chicken and a short rib/shrimp combo. They came with fried rice, macaroni salad, and steamed broccoli. I also ordered the lumpia (vegetable egg rolls). They also have a great selection of Chinese food and desserts. They have a huge selection of beverages such as Hawaiian Sun and my favorite-Mango Smoothie. So how was everything? Really Good, well prepared meals. The four items that really stood out was the broccoli, macaroni salad, chicken, and the fried rice. The only thing that I didnt like is they use Swai Fish for their fish instead of flounder, sea bass, or mahi mahi. It is a self serve-place your order online, kiosk or casher. Pay for it and the food is given to you. You also buss your own table when done. The cashier was very friendly and polite. She really made the experience a great one! I wood DEFINATELY RECOMMEND Be Wok! read more
11 months ago
Always great service every time we order from Be Wok & Hawaiian BBQ. Our order is made quickly and we haven't had anything that wasn't tasty. It's a casual restaurant with friendly employees. The Hawaiian food is delicious, and we love that there are so many side options (like the chow mein, though we wish you could select those options when ordering online). The Chinese menu is always a favorite, too. The only bittersweet thing is sometimes we wish the Chinese menu had some more of our favorites from when this was still Chef Ko, but we still love ordering from here :) read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Cute place with a nice menu and we love love love Hawaiian food but I wish they had more veggie options. A veggie-based Hawaiian Plate Lunch, Combination Plate or Bowl, for example, would be awesome. Or a non-meat musubi - that would be amazing. I enjoyed my Veggie Chow Mein and Cheese Wonton side (3 pc), but I was jealous of my wife's Kalua Pork Plate (mini size). Her portion of the Kalua Pork itself was very slight (even for a "mini") but everything tasted great, she reported. read more
Be wok & Hawaiian BBQ is an Asian fusion restaurant (Chinese and Hawaiian as name suggested). The food is quite decent and in good portion. Service is fast too. There are plenty of space inside for sitting down, and plenty of parking spots outside in the strip mall. Recommend. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Former chef Ko now with Hawaiian and Chinese options. Got the chicken katsu mini was a really good portions with two sides I got two sides of macaroni salad. My wife got the beef chow mein and sweet and sour chicken. Also really good portions. Food is delicious good quality. read more
1 year ago
This place is really good! So glad we tried it! My boyfriend got the BBQ mix plate with mac salad and chow mein; I got the lau lau and kailua pork combo plate. Both were cooked well, not dry at all! The watermelon juice was good too! Just like drinking a watermelon lol Definitely will be back! read more
Overall- very freshly made. Bbq chicken and short ribs had good flavor. I also enjoyed the side of chow mein. Large portions. I wanted to like the Mac salad; but it was a little too much on the mayo for my liking. Spam musubi was also freshly made. Staff was friendly and the restaurant was very clean. Looks like it's kinda a fusion of Hawaiian and Chinese food based on the menu. read more
3 months ago
4 months ago
1 year ago
New Hawaiian food joint that finally has good mac and bbq chicken and bbq beef. We bought the 1/2 1/2 combo (choose two proteins) The flavors are good. We also bought their garlic shrimp which was good too! They don't skimp on the meat and the large plate comes with two scoops of rice and a scoop Mac! Service was quick and very friendly! It's a small Joint and clean. Pick up Service is quick too! read more
1 year ago
Second visit to this new spot. I tried their fresh watermelon juice and its so yummy!! I appreciate that they didnt make it until I arrived. Good portions, service, and friendly people. The BBQ short ribs were as tasty as last time. This time, I tried the katsu chicken and macaroni salad. I really liked the macaroni salad. The katsu chicken was decent and very crispy! The fried rice was okay as it could use more garlic seasoning. So far my favorite menu items have been the watermelon juice, BBQ short ribs, macaroni salad, and fries. read more
2 months ago
1 year ago
Yum! Another Hawaiian BBQ place close by. I ordered their Bento Combo plate, which comes with bbq beef/chicken, spam, fish + 2 sides (steamed rice & salad). Generous amount of food for the price! There are many other food choices so I will have to come back to try the others. Be Wok is also very clean and bright and the service was very friendly. read more
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