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    Chee Hoo BBQ

    3.6 (84 reviews)
    ModerateBarbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Brisket.  Way too much fat.

    The food is normally good. We got a large potato salad and coleslaw. The quantity was good for a large and they tasted good. I paid $27 for a brisket, it was 50% meat and 50% fat.

    Bryan C.

    We went to the food hall in the international market place to pick up some dinner, this BBQ spot looks good so we gave it a try, and it did not disappoint! Huge plate of food with mouthwatering smoked meat, the slaws and salads are also very yummy, plus the great music, definitely worth a try.

    Potato salad, baked beans and coleslaw
    Robbie M.

    This was my first time. I like that they offer 3 sides with your meat. I had the baked beans, coleslaw and potato salad. All three were very tasty. Not your standard sides. I would just order the sides that is how good they were. I ordered the ribs. It came with 4 ribs. The sauce was really good and the ribs were meaty but not fall off the bone tender. I suggest sturdier utensils as my fork broke on the first rib. I also suggest offering extra sauce (for a fee) and provide a hand wipe for after dinner. I would also like to see a brisket Sammy. I certainly be back. The staff were friendly yet slow to acknowledge us waiting. It is located in the food court and finding a table can be a challenge in peak eating times.

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    Jaimie S.

    Let this be a warning! Don't ever buy food here! This place is embarrassing! We got a brisket plate and I was so excited about it! Took our plate to go, went back to our hotel room, and was ready to eat. The meat was tough! Sooooo tough! I just chewed and chewed like it was gum. Omg disgusting! Then I tried another piece and dipped it in the sauce hoping that would help. Nope. The worst brisket I ever had! Go check the picture I took of it, I ate 2 pieces. Saved the rest for my dog. It was soooo bad. The sides were also just as bad as the tough meat! Mac and cheese was dry my kid ate it and he likes the microwave kraft cups better. The potato salad, yuck tasted weird. Coleslaw was basic like the ones you buy in Safeway. Omg I'm so disappointed!!! We ended up ordering food by the pool at the hotel we were staying at because we were so hungry and their mac and cheese was way better. Save your money and take this review serious. Just don't order from here. I truly hate to bash on businesses but man I'm truly disappointed. DONT GO HERE and NEVER EVER order the brisket.

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    Vivian L.

    the store is located inside the food hall! seating was easy to find due to the hall having a large dining area service was normal, but the food did not live up the the hype we had. we got the combo plate with brisket, ribs, & sausage and everything was super super dry and almost cold, the customer before us demanded a refund as our order was almost finished being prepared and that should've been a red flag for us. the only pro i guess can be the fact this is a large meal and good for sharing

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    Dianna R.

    So, the sausage is good. It was probably the best thing there. The ribs were tender and not dry, but NEED the sauce. They didn't give much sauce, so I will lower the score for that. The brisket was good, but also NEEDS sauce. The beans were bad. The roll wasn't really warm. The potato salad was fine. The mac n cheese wasn't to my taste. The vibe in the food court was good. There was live music, so that was fun! I can't say anything for the service because I needed to go find a seat and let my party handle the food orders. BUT, when I did ask for a to go plate, they gave me one. After you eat, you clean your plate and put it in the bin over the trash can. I would say the combo is too pricey for what you get. It would be best to order one choice in my opinion.

    Garlic shrimp plate and Kalbi Plate
    Jay S.

    Food was SO delicious. Huge portion and we all had leftovers! The worker was so friendly and gave us his recommendations. This is located in the food hall walking around waikiki so it's very conveniently placed! Great vibes and lots to do in this area. Would definitely come back again.

    Kalbi short ribs, garlic rice, kimchi, mac and cheese
    Sofia F.

    Conveniently located in the International Market Place, this place is great! It's surrounded by great food and bars in the food hall, and it was pretty easy to find a seat on a Saturday night. The food was amazing---I got the Kalbi short ribs, which were incredible. The kimchi might be some of the best I've had, and the mac and cheese + garlic rice were so good. Your food comes on a tray and you pick it up at the counter, but the service was great in terms of the portions they give you. It's a little expensive, but you get a lot of food.

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    Lou C.

    Right after my friend and I checked in at the hotel, we headed to Kūhiō Ave Food Hall for dinner in Hawaii time. He was from the east coast. So, this would be his late after midnight snack. We looked at all of the food vendors, Choo Hoo BBQ was the only one close to both of our palates. First, it's all meats. Second, smokehouse in the middle of Waikiki sounds exotic. Third, the long line moved fast. The menu screens changed too fast. I had to take pictures and read them from my phone. I didn't see the paper menu until we got to the cash register. It was also hard to read. I wished they have a bigger print. The aroma from the smoked meat made us hungry. So, we ordered 2 plates. The Combo Plate was consisted of Brisket, 2 Ribs and Sausage with 3 sides. The other plate was half chicken with 3 other sides. Both plates came with a dinner roll. Amongst our sides, we both had 6 different varieties: Potato Salad, Baked Beans, Mac & Cheese, Chee-Hoo Garlic Rice, Kim-Chee-Hoo and Cole Slaw. Thumbs up to Mac & Cheese and Potato Salad. Thumbs down to Kim Chee because the texture was really weird. It tasted like made from frozen cabbage. The service was awesome. That was why I gave tips for this fast-food stand. I could tell they were short staffed. Both men worked so hard like they were juggling between front and back at the kitchen while managing the orders. Kudos to the skilled employees! We took our food back to the hotel. Not knowing I got a $1.50 surcharge for the sturdy paper bag. I only found that out from a photo I took during check out. I couldn't see things well because it was dark at that place. Yeah. I think I'll be back, after trying other food vendors at Kūhiō Ave Food Hall on my next visit to the island.

    This is the sign inside the International Shopping area.
    Wellington J.

    First, the gentleman who served me was great! I ordered the kalbi plate, which was quite lean, unlike most places where the meat is tough. The marinade was spot on!! YUM! 3 side dishes of potato salad, baked beans, and mac N cheese. It was a LOT of food. The beans were the best of the 3.

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    PJ M.

    Food was fantastic! And they had a spicy sauce that can pair well if you like some spice. Service was wonderful and served with aloha. The food mall is a great place to come and get your fix at.

    Sausage plate $17! Lots of food! Took half back to hotel!
    Kent V.

    You get alot of food for each order. I got the jalapeno cheddar sausage and it came with 3 large sausages and 3 different sides. Sausage was good but ive had better elsewhere. The mac n cheese was delicious. Really good. The bbq beans and cole slaw were decent. My sister got the ribs and enjoyed it. The worker was super friendly. Would come back here again!

    Combo plate with coleslaw, mac and cheese, and potato salad
    Yuki K.

    This place closes at 9 and we visited the Kuhio food hall at around 7:30 so sadly they were out of the garlic rice. We chose the potato salad, mac and cheese, and coleslaw instead for our sides. Potato salad and coleslaw were creamy and salty but the mac and cheese was pretty plain. The combo plate comes with pieces of beef brisket, 2 pork ribs, 3 Kalbi ribs, and 1 long sausage. The beef brisket was super tender and soft but the other meats had more flavor, especially the salty sausage. For a food hall/court eatery, this place is delicious!

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    Sooooooooooooooooo good! Had to get it twice. Great food. Ribs tdf. Gotta check it out

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    What time do you close?

    CheeHoo BBQ is open from 4-9pm daily. Other stations are open from 11am-9pm

    Is there parking, and do they validate?

    Yes, there is a huge parking garage at International Market Place. We do validate.... 1st hour free, then only $2/hr for next 3 hours. Basically 4 jours for $6 bucks.

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