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    Big Bros Hawaiian Grill

    4.3 (554 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed • 10:00 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    Casual
    Moderate noise
    Dogs allowed
    Good for groups

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    Island Beef Ribs w/ double mac!!
    Eunhae H.

    I've ordered from Big Bros Hawaiian Grill a couple of times via their delivery app, and they've been consistently good. Every time, my entrees arrive well-packaged with everything neatly separated and still hot. It's clear they take care in preparing orders for delivery, which I really appreciate. Recently, I stopped by to pick up my order in person, and the spot had a cute Hawaiian-inspired vibe. The staff was friendly and my order was ready on time. I really love their Chicken Hawaiian BBQ plate. The chicken is always so smoky, tender, juicy, and delicious. Each plate comes with two complimentary sides: rice, macaroni salad, and greens. Of course, this place is known for their Island Beef Ribs, which is also one of my favorites. The beef ribs are ginormous and so much fun to eat with your hands. The Chicken Katsu has been a bit hit-or-miss for me; sometimes the chicken has been a little dry with more breading than meat. But when they get it right, the chicken is juicy, the breading is nice and crispy, and it's really good. They also serve breakfast all day, which is their Spam Breakfast Plate. I haven't tried it yet but looking forward to trying that and other items on their menu.

    Pork Katsu
    Ariana S.

    We are extremely sad because this place used to be our fav. The quality has gone down, this is the worst katsu I ever tried. The panko breading was half off it needs more binder so the panko can stick. The pork is thinly cut it doesn't need to be cooked for to long but it was so overcooked it got dry. The macaroni was bland. The spam musubi was also mid. We paid 45 dollars for 2 plates was not worth it at all, what a shame there should be more consistency, this place used to be good. Not anymore.

    Spam musubi
    Lorena P.

    Spam masubi. Simple right ? Can't mess this up ! Please please tell me why all three I got this is the spam inside. Sell me rice at this point. Please I get it. Need to maximize but dang. I'll seek other spam places. 2 stars cause the rice was good. Couldn't taste spam.

    Beef rib
    Lynnelle E.

    We ordered through door dash and the food was hot and fresh. Presentation of the food was ok. Mac salad was bland, didn't really help cut the greasiness of the beef rib or short rib. Chicken katsu was nice and crunchy. My niece didn't care for the loco moco. It was definitely bland and missing something. It didn't hit like how a loco moco is comforting and you just feel all warm inside. Overall, the food wasn't bad. It catered to everything my nieces wanted which made my life a little easier.

    Island Beef Ribs and Chicken Hawaiian BBQ
    Matthew G.

    I've been recommended this place a few times because it's near by and it's really hard to find good hawaiian food. My family is from hawaii so I grew up with good hawaiian food and I was excited to try this. Once arriving, we noticed the place was empty which was reasonable for it being 2pm on a Monday, everyone is probably at work. We ordered Island Beef ribs and Chicken hawaiian BBQ plates just to try and get the feel of the food here. The price was little steep for our liking, my BBQ chicken came out to almost $18 while the ribs I believe came out to $20. We got the food fairly quick (within 10 minutes). Yet after that it went down hill sadly. Both plates came with a scoop of whit rice and mac salad so we tried both. The mac wasn't actually that bad at all, we enjoyed that. The BBQ chicken was EXTREMELY dry and didn't have much flavor other than charred. The ribs were also pretty dry with not much meat on the bones. We went up and asked for some sauce or teriyaki sauce for my chicken and something for the ribs maybe. The auntie upfront didn't say anything to us, just looked at a jug on the counter (not labeled or anything) and turned around and started packing a new order. We didn't know it was the house sauce so we poured some. It was like broth, idk how to describe it. Like warm water with soy sauce and other seasonings. VERY VERY bland. We poured it over our food, which soaked it up instantly. And just ate it because we didn't wanna waste our money and auntie didn't seem like she was a "refund" type of lady. I dont think i'd be returning here any time soon because there's MUCH better hawaiian food spots around that's also cheaper for bigger portions. $40 for dried up meat isn't a great deal sadly.

    Rey C.

    First off, I ordered this through DoorDash and it took around 20 min to get to me. I want to say that even with that drive, it tasted great. The ribs were flavorful with a good amount of meat. I liked the portion of green salad they gave and the sauce on it was fresh. Since this was my first meal from Big Bros, I definitely need to stop in for a fresh plate. I look forward to exploring more of their menu.

    Chicken Katsu
    Gardenia B.

    I'm so happy they're here! I was early to my nail appointment so I decided to come by this place for a late lunch. I ordered the chicken katsu to-go and it was the right call! the chicken is so flavorful and crisp to perfection! The rice is cooked perfectly and soft and I love that! The macaroni was just alright so I don't know if I would get that again. The people here are super friendly. They told me it would be at 10-minute wait since it was made to order but I was okay with that. It has a casual vibe and I will definitely will be back to try more if I'm in the area!

    Daniel L.

    Big Braddah wid da ono grindzzzz!! Felt like I was back on Oahu walking into this spot and immediately being hit with smells of BBQ and the sweet melodies of Kolohe Kai. Expect plate lunch style entrees with chicken, beef, and pork. I got the Hawaiian angus beef w/ rice and Mac salad but will try the loco mocos next. The guys working there were super nice and helpful. Loved the island decor as well.

    Kalbi Beef BBQ with rice and macaroni salad
    Lisa B.

    FOOD: the food here is really good. We had the Angus beef Hawaiian barbecue with macaroni salad and a green salad. We also had spamusubi and Kalbi beef barbecue with macaroni salad and rice. I don't usually like spamusubi but this was the best I've ever had. Not too thick with a good ratio of rice to Spam. SERVICE: exemplary service from Zeke. I ordered the food to go and it was thoughtfully and neatly packaged. AMBIENCE: cute, clean little restaurant in a corner spot. Keep your eyes peeled. You might miss it if you drive too fast. They have a lot of cute Hawaiian themed decorations and signage inside.

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    Jeremy L.

    Tucked away at the corner of a business plaza is this Hawaiian themed restaurant. The staff was nice and fast with their service. It has all the good food that you would expect it to have. I ordered the Chicken Katsu Plate with macaroni, the katsu was crispy and not dry. Also the mac salad and Spam musubi was good.

    Angus beef plate
    Nathaniel

    This became my favorite Hawaiian really fast in the City of La Mirada. Wife and I shared the angus beef plate and loco moco and destroyed it. The plates were uniform and came out real fast. Beef was amazing the marinade was insane. Loco moco fresh of the grill with the perfect amount gravy and perfectly coated eggs. We had to get the musubi and the boss gave us complimentary pineapple shaved ice. The whole dining area is an island vibe. Throw back to the og L&Ls but the food supersedes that. Come eat here !

    Undercooked ribs
    Andrew C.

    Really wanted to give this place a second chance for redemption but AGAIN undercooked meat. The service was great and the employees were super friendly(that's why I'm giving a second star) but the food is lacking. The short ribs were SUPER chewy without much flavor and the salad dressing was like eating candy! Wife got the bbq beef and it was also lacking flavor. Unfortunately I will not be returning to this place as it would have been a convenient place to go for Hawaiian food since it is so close to us but I will just drive to Fullerton for Matikis!

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    Denise V.

    Have wanted to try this place for awhile. Ordered the BBQ chicken with greens, rice and a side of macaroni salad with some spam musubi -- everything was very good and hot. Shares parking with the Stater Brothers shopping center, and plenty of seating. Service was lacking that aloha spirit, but the macaroni salad made up for it.

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    I have a dairy sensitivity. Does the house sauce have dairy? Does the katsu have dairy? I hope not -- I want to try this food! Thank you in advance 🙏🏼

    Hello, ma’am! I will double check it with our kitchen cook. I’ll get back toy you. Thank you!

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    Ruby Red's BBQ

    Ruby Red's BBQ

    4.4(1.3k reviews)
    2.6 mi
    •$$

    Walking in was an experience because it wasn't at all what we expected. At first glance, it feels…read moremore like a cafeteria-style setup, so we weren't sure if it was self-service or a traditional restaurant. The host immediately greeted us with a warm smile, explained that it was a full-service restaurant, and made us feel welcome right away. We were seated almost immediately, which was a great start to our visit. The food definitely lived up to the service. I ordered the chicken plate since I don't eat mammals, and it was flavorful, juicy, and cooked perfectly. My partner ordered the large beef rib. At first, he was surprised because the meat was served off the bone instead of on it, but after the first bite, that didn't matter anymore. The flavor was rich, the meat was incredibly tender, and it quickly became one of the highlights of the meal. One thing you shouldn't skip is trying the different BBQ sauces. They offer three varieties, and each brings something different to the table. My personal favorite was the original it complemented everything perfectly. If you're looking for delicious BBQ with genuinely welcoming service, this spot is absolutely worth a visit. We'll definitely be back.

    Checked out this bbq restaurant after seeing great reviews. They have premium meats and sides that…read moreare made in house. Their brisket and ribs were good but chicken and pulled pork were dry. Service was great and they were very accommodating . Tons of parking!

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    Steve's BBQ - Sampler platter

    Steve's BBQ

    3.9(554 reviews)
    4.7 mi
    •$$
    20 years in business
    Family-owned & operated

    We came on a Saturday night at 6 and the wait for 3 was 30-45 mins. (2 adults and a 10 month old)…read moreNo problem! I had to go to the bathroom and when I walked thru the restaurant there were a lot of empty tables. Odd that there would be a wait. There was a table for 4 near the front door, without a reserved sign on it, and it was empty the entire time we waited. We were finally seated and they put us at a table for two. Meanwhile, that table for 4 was still empty. I'm not sure if you've ever spent time with a 10 month old, but clearly the hostess hasn't. They are grabby and want to explore everything they can possibly get their hands on, including hot plates on a table. Luckily, our server knew this and when a large party in the restaurant left, she brought us one of the 2 person tables they'd been using. Fortunately it also aligned with when our food was coming out so we didn't have to worry about our baby burning her hands on the plates put down on our table with a "they're hot" warning. The kitchen was really slow. I'm not sure if they were backed up, but with the amount of empty tables, they really shouldn't have been. It took at least 20 minutes for us to get our appetizer after we ordered it, which was the chile verde fries. Luckily, all of the food made up for the previous paragraphs and is the reason for 4 stars instead of 3. The Chile verde fries were so good! Not too spicy, a great balance of fries, meat, sauce, and cheese. The egg was a nice touch and made the dish feel like chilequilles with fries instead of chips. We also ordered a 3 meat plate with pulled pork, brisket, and tri tip. The pulled pork was pretty standard. The brisket was falling apart delicious and I liked that it didn't have a ton of fat in it. It was interesting that the tri tip had grill marks on it, I don't think I've ever seen that before, but it was very soft and delicious as well. For our sides we got the collard greens and mac and cheese. The collards were very high in vinegar, something we aren't used to, but my husband enjoyed them. The mac and cheese was really good! You can tell they use fresh cheeses as opposed to velveta. The garlic bread was good and really flavorful, but I do wonder why other tables around us seemed to get 2 slices per person and we got 2 slices total. Not a big deal tho, just found it odd. Overall, we really liked Steve's and will be back, as well as recommend it to people. We'll just make sure to have a reservation before we go, and maybe make it for a party of 4 to ensure we get a good sized table.

    First time at Steve's after hearing raving reviews for years. Seriously, what took me so long? For…read moresome reason I thought the inside was larger but it is a cozy place, large enough for a group of two. Ordered a shareable platter which on the menu, I think it states for 3-4 but dang. I think it could feed *at least* 5-6. I would def recommend if ya'll can agree on the sides. I love Mac n cheese, I mean who doesn't, but if you're that one weirdo than opt for something else. The Mac isn't the best I've had but it's worth a try. The meats are delicious, except for the chicken. For some reason I wasn't really impressed with the chicken. Service was pretty good and easy parking in the back. After lunch or dinner take a stroll in uptown and check out the shops. Overall Steve's is solid and I'll go back.

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    Wholly Smokes

    Wholly Smokes

    4.6(1.1k reviews)
    4.2 mi
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    Deliciousness BBQ beef brisket with fried cauliflower. Spicy & mild BBQ sauce with pickled onions…read morewith jalapeños balance the sweet/spicy/rich meaty flavors. Fast service and friendly folks. Korean Fried Chicken (KFC) wings with garlic soy was great, but I forgot to take a photo ‍

    Yesterday, my wife made some black-eyed peas--but nothing to go with them. That was my cue to find…read moresome meat and cornbread. On the way home, I stumbled across Wholly Smokes. I'd never been there before, so this review is all about first impressions. As we approached, the sign caught my attention: "Under New Ownership." Outside, an employee sat scrolling on his phone. It was a quiet Sunday around 3 PM, and we were the only patrons in sight. Checking Yelp beforehand had been a bit of a letdown, as their menu featured items they no longer offer. No links were available either. We ordered half a pound of pulled pork, half a pound of brisket, and four pieces of cornbread--all priced reasonably. Their tap selection turned out to be decent. The Cali Squeeze Blood Orange was a standout, and they also seemed to carry Firestone Walker products, including 805. The staff were friendly and responsive, which was refreshing. While the brisket had cooled by the time we got home, it was still tender and flavorful--just like the pulled pork. The real surprise? The chimichurri that accompanied the brisket--an unexpected and delightful touch. Overall, I'd rate the experience as average. While it's clear they've got potential, a bit more effort could turn Wholly Smokes into a go-to spot. Leaning in on those small details would really elevate the experience.

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    Ribs & Co - premium meat

    Ribs & Co

    4.4(819 reviews)
    1.2 mi
    •$$$
    Free parking
    Free WiFi

    Part of me doesn't even want to write this review because I'd really like to keep this hidden gem…read morein La Mirada to myself! I just hope it doesn't become so popular that it gets impossible to get a table. The quality of the meat here is SUPERB. Honestly, I'd give them 5 stars for the meat alone. Compared to other AYCE Korean BBQ places in the area, the quality really stands out. They also have a huge selection of side dishes, and everything we tried was delicious and well-seasoned. And the cowboy butter is an absolute MUST TRY! Trust me on this one. My pictures will speak for themselves! Service was excellent from beginning to end. The staff was attentive without hovering, our grill was checked frequently and replaced before we even had to ask, and everything came out clean and neatly presented. Another thing I have to mention: the floors are NOT sticky! This is seriously one of my biggest pet peeves with Korean BBQ restaurants, and this place is noticeably clean and well-kept. One small thing to know, there are no free refills on soda. But they do have a soft-serve station, which is the perfect way to finish off a flavorful and very satisfying dinner. Amazing meat quality, generous selection, excellent service, and a clean restaurant. Definitely one of my favorite AYCE Korean BBQ finds in the area. I almost don't want everyone to know about it BUT they deserve the 5 stars!

    Cons: the AC and vent system is terrible. I went on a 92F hot day, and it seemed like the…read moretemperature was the same inside as it was outside. I sat on the isle closest to the women's bathroom, and there just wasn't good enough ventilation and AC vents in comparison to the seats closer to the windows on the opposite side of the entrance. Also, meat quality is not that great. We chose the Choice Menu (mid-tier) and all the meats are in a leaner side, which makes it prone to being dry on the grill. These cheap cuts also are why the meat lost moisture quickly, giving us a dryer taste. Your food comes with a lot of side dish options and sauces, but you have cheaper meat quality. If you like having a lot of choices to make for sauces, sides, and meats, then this place is for you. Pros: The self-serve coffee machine was amazing-- good coffee, sweet hot chocolate milk, and an option for trying misugaru latte (Korea's multigrain latte that is thicker from powdered grains and seeds). Also, this place is pretty clean and has good lighting from the abundance of windows.

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    Wood Ranch Cerritos - Natalie's Salad, grilled salmon

    Wood Ranch Cerritos

    3.9(1.7k reviews)
    4.2 mi
    •$$

    Last night, after a long day, we had a great dinner at Wood Ranch in Cerritos. The food was…read moreabsolutely delicious! I was once told that when the people serving your food are attentive and welcoming, the food tastes better and the beer is colder! I didn't have a beer, so I can't confirm whether it was colder, but I can definitely say that our waitress, Brittanie, was on point with everything. She was very knowledgeable and helpful with her recommendations. She explained that the grilled asparagus has more flavor than the steamed asparagus, and of course, you can never go wrong with the tri-tip! She even offered to make a fresh pot of coffee for some very tired people. When it came time for dessert, Brittanie told us that the butter cake is one of her favorites, but she also said you can't go wrong with the peach crisp topped with a scoop of vanilla ice cream. I want to personally thank Brittanie for the amazing service she provided last night. Her never-ending smile lit up the room, and she made sure everything about our dinner was perfect. Thank you again, Brittanie, for helping make our dinner so enjoyable and delicious. Your outstanding service did not go unnoticed!

    Amazing Food, and Good Service consistently. I come to Wood Ranch about once a month and every time…read morewe have a memorable experience! The vibes of restaurant are also lovely! This was the first time they forgot avocado in my Natalie's salad. To make up for it they acknowledged their mistake and gave me a nice little plate full! I get mistakes happen, and it's bound to happen in a fast paced environment. Overall I liked how our server was quick to turn this into a good customer service experience!

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