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    Best Hawaiian BBQ

    4.2 (147 reviews)
    Open 10:30 am - 9:30 pm

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Garlic Shrimp
    Vicky Y.

    I've had a lot of garlic butter shrimp in Honolulu, and I've been chasing that flavor ever since. This is one of the closer versions I've found. I love that it's family-owned and open late as well, and the flavors are solid. The garlic shrimp was buttery, garlicky, and slightly fried the way I like it. It does lean a bit oily, but that's kind of the tradeoff for the flavor, and overall it hits the spot. The beef was on the salty side for me, but the galbi was fine. Not exactly North Shore status, but definitely scratches the itch if you're craving that Hawaiian BBQ garlic butter shrimp.

    Spam Masubi trio
    Bhavisha P.

    The food was delicious. I have tried a bunch of Hawaiian restaurants around here and by far this is the best. We ordered the spam masubi, half bbq beef and shrimp and fish, and a short ribs meal. Yum! Plus they are super quick for all the food they made us. The beef and ribs are so flavorful and I loved the shrimp and Mac salad. Lots of places have spam masubi but this place tasted the best and made me remember loving it in Hawaii.

    Spam trio, cut in half at home
    Nancy C.

    The storefront feels like it's been thru several restaurant reincarnations -- a little mismatched, peeling paint, counter cobbled together and vinyl'd over, bare minimum of effort to turn it into the next. A little tacky. This is a chinese business, like Nagoya (sushi joint in the same shopping center). I got a musubi trio. It was 1 spam, 1 chicken Katsu, 1 chicken BBQ. They're definitely not going for authenticity, that's for sure. Rice is plain white and a little gummy, not seasoned sushi rice. I can't say I care for the packaging, either -- in hawaii usually each musubi's saran wrapped, which is both less packaging than a container and it helps keep the musubi together while eating. These, biting into one end makes rice squeeze out the other. The rice is also not a firmly shaped loaf like it should be, which doesn't help the falling-apart issue. Fortunately, the taste of each musubi somewhat redeems them. Chicken Katsu: crispy, tender chicken, tho some sort of sauce is needed. Or maybe just more of it. 3.5/5 Chicken BBQ: good flavor, not completely dry like I was expecting. 3/5 Spam: on the salty side, still good. 3/5 Won't get musubi here again.

    Seafood and Meat Combo that has chicken katsu, shrimp, and mahi mahi. Comes with Mac salad, Tatar sauce, katsu sauce and lemon.
    Nathan T.

    I frequent this place with my kids because the food is pretty good and it's the only Hawaiian bbq in the area. The katsu is always good id say it's on par w all the good Hawaiian bbq places, shrimp was ok honestly was a little heavy on the batter for me, and the mahi mahi was good. Service is always fast and friendly. They have a ton of space to dine in or eat outside. The ambiance gives Hawaiian fast food vibes but not really a bad thing. Giving this place 4 stars because they have a pretty wide variety on their menu and everything I've tried is pretty good.

    What I ordered circled in red on the left. What I got instead. So disappointing!
    Jenni G.

    After being very impressed the first time I ordered from this place, we ordered again last night. I ordered a mini plate with short ribs, rice and macaroni salad. I got a mini plate of barbecued beef, which was way too salty, rice and broccoli. I had been craving their short ribs and macaroni salad. Needless to say, getting broccoli instead of creamy mac salad that I craved was a major disappointment. I've included the picture of my receipt with my order, next to what I actually got. Seriously, how hard is it to get something like that right?

    BBQ Chicken and Hawaiian BBQ Beef
    Diane W.

    We stopped by today for lunch. When we arrived, there was only one other customer waiting for their food. We placed our order at the register. The cashier was less than enthusiastic to take our order. I'm not sure if he was having a bad day, but he was not very welcoming or friendly. I ordered the Bbq chicken and bbq beef combo with rice and Mac salad. My hubby ordered the Bbq combo plate. We also ordered some malassadas. The food took over 20 minutes. I'm not sure it took that long since they weren't busy. The bbq chicken was really good and juicy. The bbq beef was tender but extremely salty. My husband beef ribs were so tuff that he couldn't chew them. The same for his bbq beef. It was extremely tuff and all gristle. The only thing edible was his chicken. He has also ordered brown rice but was given white rice by mistake. We didn't say anything because we already waited long enough for our order. The malassada were warm and tasty. I think it may be a while before I try coming here again.

    Chicken Katsu
    Dave F.

    To be honest, I ended up at Best Hawaiin BBQ, it was not my original destination, but I was so lucky to stumble across this place. Upon arrival, I looked at the menu and immediately landed on the short rib. The service was relatively quick. The food came out quickly, was hot and was fresh. Flavor-wise, I've come to love Hawaiin food. Maybe it's a sign that I should live in Hawaii, haha. The place overall is pretty small and the door is propped open since the weather is mostly ideal. I highly recommend this place!

    Hawaiian BBQ Beef
    Stacy C.

    Ordered dinner via DoorDash. It was my first time trying this restaurant. My food arrived fast and was nice and warm. Had the Hawaiian BBQ beef with brown rice and macaroni salad. It was delicious. The beef had a deep, rich teriyaki flavor that I really liked. Sometimes beef from Hawaiian places is all dried out, but this beef wasn't. It tasted so good combined with the creamy macaroni salad. Portion size was good, too. I ordered a lemon-lime soda, thinking I'd get a Sprite or 7Up, but instead they sent a large cup of pink lemonade over ice. I never would have ordered that for myself, but it was very refreshing. It would have been nice to have some kimchi with the BBQ beef. Back in the day you used to be able to order a side of it at most Hawaiian restaurants, but I rarely come across it anymore. Anyway, I enjoyed my dinner very much and will definitely go back again.

    How is deep fried fish healthy?

    So I see on their doordash profile they have listed this healthier plate. For example the healthier fish plate and when I call about it first the worker is confused about healthy plates and then I asked him how was the garlic fish plate healthier? He says I don't know and then I asked him is it deep fried? He says yes. So I asked for the manager to get clarification on this since he's just a worker and he says they're not there. So yeah this is very like false advertising. How can it be deep, fried and healthy? I don't understand

    Interior
    Travis W.

    Fast casual Hawaiian spot. The workers are very friendly and there is seating inside and outside. Plenty of parking in the surrounding parking lot. Food is prepared to order so it does take a few minutes.

    Garlic Fish
    Eunice C.

    I love Hawaiian barbecue and this place is no exception. The inside is very spacious has a lot of seating and very clean. There's also a kiosk to order but honestly, it was faster to just order at the cashier. I got the mini Katsu with the side of white rice and Mac salad - the classic! The portions are very generous, and I would definitely get the mini katsu again! It was extremely crispy, hot and satisfying. We also wanted to try something different so I got the garlic fish which only comes in the regular size, so we definitely had leftovers. The garlic fish was really crispy! The service here is warm and friendly, and they even brought the food to our table when it was ready.

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    3.6(1.3k reviews)
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    After the Fantasy Football party at JTown Pizza my husband was hungry so we ventured over here for…read moredinner. I was quite stuffed from eating pizza and wings, but I couldn't let him go hungry so we came to Hukilau for dinner. Soon as you enter there is a seating area right there. High tables and regularly hight tables. The back wall is a full bar. As you approach the cash register you can can see that there is another room in back. We were greeted by a waiter that led us to a table in back. They have sets of tables around the outer edge and tables all pushed together in the center. The menu is pretty extensive. We ordered the Salmon Poke bowl that had rice along with the salmon and a side of macaroni salad. There were other sides to choose from, but all my friends rave about Hawaiian macaroni salad so I order it. The macaroni salad was only ok. I'm just not a macaroni salad type of girl. The poke was good. The salmon was fresh and didn't taste too fishy. We also ordered the Mahi Mahi grilled with rice and macaroni salad. We split both plates. I've never have filets of Mahi Mahi before. They always seem to arrive in square shapes or something that resembles a square. I was really impressed by the Mahi Mahi. It had great flavor without needing the tarter sauce. It wasn't fishy at all and was well salted and peppered. I highly reccomend the Mahi Mahi platter. The ambiance was ok, nothing special. Defiantly not romantic. I guess it's good for families and groups. There were 2 familes of 6 dining with us. The back room was spacious and I don't know how to describe it, but i lacked a Hawaiian flair. We could have been sitting on picnic benches and it would have been given the same flair. If you are looking for Hawaiian food you've come to the right place. Just know there isn't an island feel to it.

    What can I say? I mean WOW! What a great, comfortable place!…read moreTremendous selection of food, and a bartender (Santos) who DOESN'T serve watered-down drinks you'll find everywhere else! (No kidding.) Hukilau is the hidden Tiki bar you've been looking for, with a broad selection of poke pupus, poke, mahi mahi, and other tantalizing choices. Don't miss it. ;-)

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    Aloha Fresh

    4.4(827 reviews)
    5.6 miDowntown
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    Aloha Fresh has some of the best poke flavors I've tried so far in the Bay Area. Kukui nut, garlic…read moremayo, and Hawaiian flavors are in our regular rotation. We've yet to get stringy fish cuts or smelly seafood. Bonus points for offering black rice as an upgrade. The sides are also reliably good and the portion sizes are filling. Customer service isn't the warmest but they're efficient so even on the days when the line is out the door onto the sidewalk, we get in and out quickly. The salt and vinegar chicken comes out piping hot. Recommended for those who like to douse their fish and chips in malt vinegar or enjoy a bag of salt and vinegar chips. Butter mochi is a nice add-on if you want to make one trip for an entree and dessert. Otherwise if we have the time, we cross the street to Pau Hana Shave Ice after our Aloha Fresh run. Easy meal planning on hot summer days!

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    20 min wait- but sooooo WORTH IT! Yummm! Poke bowl time!

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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue

    4.1(125 reviews)
    7.4 miVillage Oaks, Santa Teresa
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    Casual dining
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    Had the opportunity to try this L and L after doing errands in the area. It's a restaurant part of…read morea San Jose plaza with other eateries like Dave's hot chicken and Panda Express with lots of parking outside! It was empty when we arrived around 3 pm on a Wednesday and took about 10ish minutes until our food arrived. It's a clean store with a single bathroom for customers only. We got: - Low carb bbq plate: really good if you want to focus on protein since it has 3 meats, some salad, and eggs. - lumpia: thin lumpia but great flavor - spam musubis: always a classic appetizer to order with good amount of rice to spam ratio Good experience dining here!

    We wanted Hawaiian food after our long road trip home, and this location was the closest one with…read morethe best reviews that didn't take us too far off our path. As soon as I walked in, I was greeted by that very familiar Hawaiian food smell. The location was very clean, and the workers were friendly. I placed my order and sat down. The place was pretty busy, but most of the orders seemed to be for pickup and to-go. Unfortunately, we still had to keep driving before eating our food, so by the time we got home, my seafood mix was not as crunchy as I would have liked. However, that was 1000% my fault and not theirs. The flavors of everything were great, and overall, I would definitely come back if I was ever back in the area.

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    L&L Hawaiian Barbecue
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    Fire and Rice

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    Final Thoughts: 4.33/5…read more They were our caterer for a work party. This is a food truck and they seem to have everything ready to be served to us. Asian fusion foods are typically my go-to choice and so I was very excited that they were providing us food today. Food: Garlic Fried Chicken Bowl: 4.3/5 The sauce on this is divine with the chicken. It's like an unagi sauce with garlic in it. It has some saltiness, sweetness, and that umami flavor. Garlic taste and scent is present, but not too overpowering, which I really enjoyed. That flavor is great, but some places really overdo it for me. Just a personal preference though. For the chicken itself, it's very tender and juicy on the inside and still has some of that nice crunch on the outside. Perhaps this is because the cut of meat is the chicken thigh. It's not super crispy because I don't believe this is being fried to order for us. Seems to be food held in a warmer until its ordered. Kimchi was the side that they had provided with this dish and I am here for that. Some people aren't the biggest fan of this and I saw that from the looks my coworkers gave it. Personally, very much enjoyed it though. That sourness and spice from the kimchi just balances out this bowl really well. The veggies are nice and crispy. Gives it that freshness. Also, very slight detail and addition, but I always enjoy the sesame seeds and furikake sprinkle as a garnish. There's a nice nuttiness to it that they provide as a simple garnish. Spicy Tuna Poké: 4.0/5 This item was alright. The flavor was also really good, but I did get tired of eating just one type of poke protein. Typically when I go to get poke, it's 2 to 3 scoops of different proteins with various sauces to change up the flavor. I did get tired of this one after a few bites. The flavor of this item was very good though. There's a nice kick from it and the flavor tastes like a mix of kewpie mayo, soy sauce, sriracha, and sugar. Very simple, but you can't go wrong with those flavors. For the side, they added seaweed salad. Again, not your average side dish. Personally, I enjoyed it, but it might not be a common or familiar side dish for other individuals. It has a nice sweetness and nuttiness to it. For texture, there's a nice bite to it, which is ncie since the tuna is very soft and doesn't contribute much to the texture component. Menu: Small Their menu seems quite limited, but again, that is normal for a food truck, I believe. The items they provide do it just fine for me. I appreciate that they also have an option for the vegetarians. The menu we were provided was limited to 4 items, which is fine since the scale of this party wasn't anything too wild and we were able to satisfy everyone with what they provided. --------- Quality: Alright The quality of the food seems OK. It came out within a few minutes for us and I don't think it takes just a few minutes to fry that piece of chicken. I could be wrong though, so no one quote me on that. Just an observation. Not the highest expectations because their limited to the space and area in general. The product they provide is very good though. Overall, for something that has raw seafood in it, it seemed quite fresh and tasty. The items aren't made to order either and it's more assemble and serve to order, but again, they seem to be making it work with the product that they are selling. Price: Estimated Because this was a catering event, I am actually unaware of how much my administrator paid for the food. What I know is that she paid for a certain amount of bowls. From the looks of this item though, I want to estimate the price of each bowl being around $16 to $20 depending on the food item provided. Seems quite average for a bowl of food these days. Service: Quick and fast Because most of the food is already prepared and ready, the interaction with them itself is very limited. They took our order and provided us with the food. Nothing too significant to note and that is to be expected with the food truck. They were very sweet though and explained the menu items to be when I had a question. Ambiance: Simple and cute food truck The design on their food truck is so cute. The riceball is my favorite because it has this very cute face and just looks darling to me. The outside has a simple design with the name and logo on top and then perhaps some of the food items they provide written on the bottom section of the truck. Doesn't seem like anything too fancy, but simplicity is best for me. Location/Parking: Wherever they travel and navigate to Because they're a food truck, they can drive to you, which is really convenient. On Yelp, it states that their located on 36 Commercial Street in downtown, which might be where their truck is serving most of the time. Again, it is a food truck though, so they have the ability to drive to you and travel around to their customers, which is quite convenient is reaching a broader group of people.

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    Fire and Rice - Poké Tots & Kalua Tots. Also, ask for the the Garlic fried chicken Musubi!

    Poké Tots & Kalua Tots. Also, ask for the the Garlic fried chicken Musubi!

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    Our popular novelty item - Poké Nachos with won ton chips

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    Ono Hawaiian BBQ - Spam Musubi

    Ono Hawaiian BBQ

    3.2(289 reviews)
    7.9 miNorth Valley
    $$

    Onoooooooooo still is my favorite Hawaiian bbq place around the area. Definitely beats that other…read moreplace with the dried out meat. We definitely take advantage of their mailer and online coupon offers. Our go-to is the chicken katsu with Mac salad and rice. They have changed their salad recently which is a good thing. Their old salad was a bit bland. Their online ordering system is easy and efficient. Only downside is that they don't accept the mailer coupons online so you have to order there and wait.

    We received a coupon from Ono Hawaiian BBQ for a BOGO Aloha Plate promotion, so we were excited to…read moregive it a try. There are several Aloha Plates to choose from, although many of the options require a small upcharge. You can choose either a 1-item or 2-item plate, and we went with the BOGO 2-item plates. For our first plate, we ordered the Chicken Katsu (no additional charge) and the Crispy Shrimp (an extra $0.50). For the second plate, we got another Chicken Katsu with the Beef (also an extra $0.50). One thing I really liked is the self-serve sauce station. They have katsu sauce that you can pump into small containers, along with teriyaki sauce and several additional sauce packets, so it's easy to customize your meal. The Chicken Katsu was crispy and tasty, but the Crispy Shrimp only came with three pieces, and the beef was just okay. The portions are also a bit smaller compared to Olioli Hawaiian BBQ, although the prices are noticeably lower. My biggest disappointment was that the plates come with a green salad instead of macaroni salad. For me, macaroni salad is part of what makes a Hawaiian plate feel complete, so I really wish that were included instead. Overall, it's a good value, especially if you have one of their coupons. I still prefer Olioli Hawaiian BBQ for the larger portions and more traditional Hawaiian plate experience, but Ono Hawaiian BBQ is definitely worth trying when there's a BOGO deal.

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