Went to give it a try based on other yelp reviews and was very pleased. The plaza area gave McDonald ave in Richmond CA vibes, a little sketch but safe overall. On the outside it's a little hole in the wall but once you go inside it's small, cute and very clean. The young lady that took our order was very friendly and also had lived in the Bay Area for a short time. We ordered the Korean chicken and the heart attack loco moco that comes with Brisket and pork belly. The Korean chicken came over rice with a side salad. The chicken was really good, fried with a perfect crisp and an orange sauce (great flavor and a little kick.) The loco moco was probably the best I've ever had the meats were very tender and the gravy was very flavorful. The egg was a little more cooked than I wanted but great overall. The Mac salad was unique it was like a potato salad with noodles and egg. It was different but very good as well. I will definitely be coming back again with my family next time. read more

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I always pass by this place so many times so today after my doctors appointment I decided to go here For lunch it's not handicap accessible, don't have a restroom it's more of a takeout restaurant get seats. Small place get TV .. the service was good no complaints. Food was fine they need to work on the rice. Will I go back that's a maybe read more

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Got the Famous Smoked Brisket. I admit I'm not big brisket eater but the person taking my order said they were known for it so I had to try it. It was tender and flavorful and it didn't disappoint. I haven't been here in years. Glad they enclosed the seating area. It's cozy, clean and has air conditioning now. Cashier was helpful & friendly. Going to try their Ahi Katsu next time. read more

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Came back from California for a special trip to this place. The food is outstanding, reasonably priced and the young lady taking our order was very kind. Of course I will come back again next year with my family. read more

Ordered the kanak attack and a garlic chicken and fish and chips combo! These 2 plates were shated amongst 4 adults and we still had leftovers for another meal. The kanak attack was good and out of the 3 meats (kalbi,brisket and pork belly) the brisket wins!! Its like buttah! The flavor is also really good and not to heavy on the smoke. The garlic chicken was good but a little too garlicky for some. The fish had a nice panko-like breading which was different for me but it worked well. The flavor of that fish was so good too, I feel like its crave worthy!! The lady who took my order was very friendly. The inside was cute and had a nice set of tables. read more

Always seen this place but never went until today. From the outside it doesn't look that nice but when you enter it's way different inside has tables and chairs for you to seat and eat. The whole place was very clean and they had a tv playing some old school jams. The lady that took our order was nice. Everything on the menu sounded delicious. Can't wait to go back and try something else. But of course I had the heart attack moco because I like trying different styles or versions of the loco moco. This loco moco had pork belly and brisket and I had over easy eggs over a bed of rice and salad. I also heard their brisket saimin is good too so definitely need to try that the next time I go. There's actually a lot of food I want to try here so I will definitely be going back. read more

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Best food I had on my vacation in Hawaii !! I had the kanaak attack. The brisket , kalbi and pork belly were absolutely amazing! Cooked to perfection! The restaurant was very clean and food came out fast and hot! Got a chance to talk with the owner's husband which was there as well super nice guy. Highly recommend this place! read more

Da Ultimate Grindz located at the old Shiro's spot in the heart of Waipahu on Waipahu Depot Road. Known for their smoked meats and local plates. Along with DMG's Mac Salad winner, winner that's meal. Service is fast and friendly. Very small dining area, we chose to take it home. We tried the Kanak Attack plate and the Roast Pork plate and a side of their famous Mac salad (old style spaghetti noodles, potatoes, mixed with green peas) brought back memories from back in the day. Everything was delicious read more

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This place has been on our "Next Must Try Places on Oahu" list for quite some time, and my hubby and I finally had the chance to visit today and we're so glad we did! It is located by the Waipahu Festival Marketplace and parking can be a bit of a challenge, but the food here is excellent! We ordered the Kanak Attack plate. It came with pork belly, smoked brisket, kalbi, and a side salad. The brisket was da bomb! It is so tender, with the perfect smoky flavor and char, and the beef fat melts in your mouth. It's also great with chillipeppahwatah! The fat and juices of the meat soaked into the rice and made it savory and delicious. Just ono! The kalbi and pork belly were also flavorful and delicious. I really had a kanak attack after eating my food. Zzzz We also tried the Heart Attack Loco Moco. It has brisket and pork belly with gravy, topped with eggs. The gravy was good and it worked perfectly with the meats. The portions were generous, and the prices were fair for the quality and amount of food. The service was fast and friendly! They also gave us some halloween treats: pretzel snacks and candies. Hehe There is a small outdoor dining area but it can get quite hot, so I recommend ordering for takeout or finding a cooler spot to enjoy your meal. A fellow diner told us the brisket sells out fast. You can place an order ahead of time and schedule a pickup. That's exactly what we did, and we're so pleased with our experience. We'll definitely be back! read more

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Lunch in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii... I was really hungry and had had a rough morning. I decided to treat myself to a good meal and found Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii on my Yelp app. It's funny that I have passed by this establishment maybe hundreds of times, but I never noticed it. The blue sign is on the small side. Located by the Waipahu Festival Marketplace, I drove around the block and found a side street that led to the back of the next door building. You could park at Waipahu Festival Marketplace and walk across the parking lot, but that's "far". There's a smaller parking lot that's attached by a driveway - that's where I parked. Service was very friendly and sweet! The young lady at the window had a wonderful smile and positive vibe! She told me that my order would take about 5 minutes! Yay! I noticed the outdoor, covered seating area, but it was a warm August afternoon... too hot for me. I took my Kanak Attack meal home to enjoy in air conditioning. However, the delicious fragrance was too much! I had to open the container and start eating while driving! Wow! The famous Brisket was EXCELLENT! The tender, smokey chunks of meat melted in my mouth! The pork belly was also soft and had a sweeter marinade... BOMB! At home, I grabbed the kalbi and devoured it! I also gobbled down the fresh green salad! This is food that makes your rice taste ONO! You know? The flavor is so good that you must have rice with it to enhance the dining experience! Yeah! I normally try not to eat rice, but this time, I HAD to! After this meal, I really did have Kanak Attack! I needed a nap... Zzzzz! I'll be back! read more

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For sure top 5 best tasting pork belly. Ahi katsu was different than usual but it did taste delicious. Service was amazing and staff are willing to help you narrow down your choices if stuck on what to get. They do have an outside seating with a nice comfy atmosphere so feel free to sit and eat if you want to. All in all great tasting plate lunches I really feel there is no wrong thing to get here. So if in the area look no further Da Ultimate Grindz I'm most certain they'll leave you coming back for more. read more

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12-28-23 ended up here when we couldn't find parking at Highway Inn. Looked quickly on Yelp and it was 1 minute away and had at least 4 stars. At first sight it reminded me of eateries in a third world country. Two in our group went down to order our take out. One told me there were flies and a zapper in the kitchen. Wonder how it got a green pass. I texted let's leave but the order was already put in. Sad experience tsk tsk they didn't hear one of our orders so one person had no lunch. We came home with only one steak and mushroom with Mac salad. Verdict: just okay. The garlic chicken order was tender, no crunch to the coating. It tasted a little sweet and not garlicky at all. The place may be a neighborhood favorite but my eyebrows were raised. I personally would not come back. read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

A hidden gem in the heart of Waipahu. Located on the outer edge of the Waipahu Festival Center this whole in the wall is putting out some mean food. While the outside is a bit "rundown" looking, don't be fooled, the chefs are cooking up some of the best local plates on the Leeward side. I highly recommend the loco Moco, which in my opinion has been the best I've had to date. The "Heart Attack" Moco, brisket French dip, and homemade roast pork. The french dip is made with the house smoked brisket which is fall apart tender and full of flavor. The au jus equally as flavorul, just ask for a bit extra. The plate also comes with a stack of garlic french fries which compliment the sandwich perfectly, It may not feel too hefty but let me tell you it's pretty filling. The loco moco has 2 homemade patties which are seasoned perfectly and talked with their homemade gravy, same can be said for their roast pork which was equally as delicious. Highly recommended, if you're in the area I suggest you give them a try read more

Great small hole in the wall spot for..DA ULTIMATE GRINDZ! I always get their ahi katsu roll. Must try it you visit here. Trust. They also have friendly staff that'll answer your questions about the menu and whatnot. Support local! Check em out! read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - From left to right, ahi steak with signature bomb sauce and ahi katsu roll. - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Hard to find bit and looks promising, but I wasn't happy with my first meal. I ordered the brisket French dip and I say when laid my eyes upon it iit looked so ono. Then the first bite. Dipped into the sauce and my mouth was greeted with a oily mess. The next few bites where no better. Fast forward to the next day. I pulled the leftovers ouout of the fridge and I find the French dip is a solid mass of fat/oil. What a shame to have crafted a potentially fantastic meal and to shit on it by serving with a side of warm oil. I do have to say the crinkle cut fries were very good and cooked nice and crispy read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Brisket French Dip w/ side of oil - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

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Small hole in the wall spot. Generous portions! We shared the Kanak Plate & barely finished it but we were both full & happy. Worker was polite & said one plate would be more than enough for 2 of us & was right! Only thing is it's not filipino food. None of it. So idk why that's used but the food is good regardless. Very small eating space & trash is right in opening so not the best spot to open up boxes & eat. read more

Their fish n chips is 8 dollars their menu is fire you need to try these guys out if you're ever in the area or you live near and you didn't know they existed holy moly you're missing out read more

We've had this on our radar for a while. Today was the opportunity to go. This is located in the Waipahu Festival Market parking. It was a literal nightmare to park which left a bad taste in my mouth as I was backing into a space and a guy behind me decided to parallel park into the space I was backing into (don't text or use your phone if it's not hands free please). We ordered the kanak attack and the heart attack moco. They were basically the same plate but one with gravy. We were told we were lucky by another customer who is a regular, as the beef brisket sells out real fast. The bbq and the smoke of the meats were real good. I enjoyed the moco though as the gravy was like a sauce element to a dry plate. I'd come back here again not on a weekend and when I feel I want to park here. That parking situation was close to knocking it down 2 stars as it was worse than driving into Waikiki. I know that parking has nothing to do with the restaurant really or bad drivers but I need to take into account their location in a high traffic, and cramped parking lot. That's all it takes for it to be a deal breaker if I think of eating here again. read more

I was blown away, I got the kanak attack and this plate honestly made me want to cry. The meat was so tender and melts in your mouth. The smoked meat just overtakes the smell of the entire room, absolutely amazing! The wait time was about 10-12 min, which is incredible considering the quality and flavor. You can tell the folks at this establishment really take pride in their work, awesome jobs!! Next time I come by I will be sure to leave you guys a well deserved tip read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Kanak attack Plate & Cheeseburger and fries - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Husband ordered the Kanak Attack, he is literally swaying and dancing of how happy he is. He had the NY steak last time and wanted to go back and try the kanak attack. Very tasty and delicious, he is still currently swaying to the music and eating. I've never seen him enjoy a plate like this lol. read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Kanak Attack-Brisket, pork belly, kalbi - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Always in sesrch of Oxtail Stew because not too many places have it on Special and while scrolling through Instagram Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii in Waipahu had an Oxtail Stew Special and I had to make that drive to Waipahu to give it a try. And I will say this, this Oxtail Stew here is pretty damn good. There were Three Nice Sized Oxtails that literally fell off the Bone and I love a Stew that is Savory and not Sweet and the flavor here was on point. What I love about this Oxtail Stew is that I found a piece of Star Anise in the plate which gave this Stew a very nice and subtle aromatic smell. It came with Two Scoops of Fried Rice not sure if I asked for it and it also came with some Spaghetti Mac Salad. This Oxtail Stew is just as good as Ray's Cafe in Kalihi because the style is almost the same and I left here very impressed. They even let me order a Side Order of Fried Chicken which is not on the Menu because i always like to try other things as well. This place right here is a Hidden Gem and don't know why they aren't as busy as they should be. They are located in the Waipahu Festival Marketplace on Waipahu Depot Road where Hashi Okazuya and Rocky's Coffee Shop is located. Check them out on their Instagram Account @daultimategrindz and see what their Specials are each day. They have a very creative Menu and the Specials have always intrigued me but after eating their Oxtail Stew I am a believer that this place is definitely ACTION!!! And for the $20 price worth every cent. read more

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Ordered food twice from this place now for lunch for me and my coworkers. First time we ordered the heart attack, kanak attack, brisket plate and the special which was steak and salmon. Also got a side of fries and Mac salad. My coworkers enjoyed all their food and it was good but they stacked all the plates in one bag so it started to fall over. The fries were soggy so didn't really enjoy that. Today we ordered again, I got the garlic shrimp, they got kanak attack again and the pork belly with lumpia special and brisket plate. The other 2 enjoyed their plates cause they like pork belly and fat lol. But my coworker who got the brisket did not enjoy his plate at all because it was mostly fat which he was very disappointed. Mines was just ok and nothing special. read more

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Quick lunch spot with so many options. I got the Grilled Pork Belly (their family secret) and it was SO GOOD. The portions are perfect, and everyone's food looked amazing. read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Grilled Pork Belly - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

Portions were good! Taste was great! Placed order and it was ready at pickup time!! Prices included tax when paying with cash!

Brisket plate. DRY af. And hard af. Nothing tender about it. Steak plate with garlic shrimp. Cooked Medium. Hard and no flavor. Dry af as well. Garlic shrimp not bad. Good flavor. If you thinking about getting this combo save your $37 dollars. Better off going blazin steaks or Ono steaks. read more

Always fast and great food. I usually get the kanak attack plate (kalbi, pork belly, brisket) always a winnah read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - The Kanak Attack Kalbi, Pork Belly, and Brisket. Winnahz - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I found this place on a whim, and I'm really glad I did. I ordered a lobster roll, the brisket and fries. The lobster roll was huge and delicious. The bun was steaming hot and the flavor very well balanced. The brisket was delicious and melted in your mouth. Fell apart as you picked it up. The fries were a little soft but that's a preference and I didn't ask for them to be well done. Don't hesitate to get down here and try it absolutely delicious. read more

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A small joint that keeps their specials rotating and their food tasting consistently good! The cashiers here do tend to seem like they hate their job. Better to take out, as their seating is limited. Food always tastes on point so 5 stars from me! read more

Mean garlic chicken. Little spot in the cut.food came out fast. Good service. Will be going back to try other plates.

Here you get more of everything. More friendly service, more food for the price you pay, more flavor in anything you order, more choices of food to confuse your appetite, more reasons to return and do it all over again and again. Da Ultimate Grindz experience...da best !!! read more

I own a automotive detail shop In Waipahu and buy lunch for my workers here just about every day The food is always fresh and delicious Service is quick just call in your order and pick it up in 10-15 min I have been eating here for while and everything I tried on the menu is ono I highly recommend checking this place out read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Smoked Brisket Garlic Bread French Dip with Fries Nice generous amount of meat cooked to perfection with a light hint of smoke flavor - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

The food is delicious and extremely tasty. The family secret recipe for the pork belly is a must try at $14. The place is great for take out with three tables available for seating. I'll be back again for the roast pork and the Kalbi plate. read more

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Food and service were great!! One of the best plate lunches I've had in Hawaii. Wish I ordered more. Definitely will be back. Came all the way from California and wasn't disappointed. read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Kanak Attack. Pork Belly, Brisket, kalbi - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

I cannot stop eating here!!!! I have been wow'ed every time and been bragging about their foods to all my friends and family local and out of state visiting. Not a single item on menu has failed expectations or been disappointing. THAT IS HOW GOOD and TASTY THEIR FOODS ARE. Every bite exploded in my mouth in foodgasm mode and sent me to food heaven. No I'm not a liar, and no I'm not exaggerating and yes it was FKENBOMBDOTCOM. Genius idea for the heart attack moco with thick cut beef brisket and thick sliced pork belly and your choice of egg. The platter was THICC and yum Breakfast platter wow'ed me away, like why did we even bother with waiting in long ass lines for some cute/fine dining breakfast place? This place gives you SO MUCH for two choices of meat $7 and it's as affordable as the one from McD but with MORE food!!! 2 eggs, hot dog, 2 meat choices (we did spam and Portuguese sausage). Just go test it for yourself and you will see WHY they deserve 5 stars!! Everything on menu cooked with a heart and to entice your soul (foodie soul). $1 soft drinks - Arizona green tea all the wayyy Ample parking around the corner, can dine in to eat, small area but bus yourself after. read more

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Went to this hole in the wall spot alone. I wanted to try something different since I'm only in Hawaii for a week. I ordered their Ahi Katsu for take out and ate it at my lodging space. The ahi Katsu was juicy on the inside and crispy crunch on the outside just like how Katsu should be. The sauce they drizzled on it was like the stuff you taste on a sushi roll. I'm guessing siracha and Mayo. And this tonkatsu sauce. Perfect and tangy. I enjoyed every bite. On the side I got their macaroni salad. It didn't taste like traditional Hawaii style Mac salad. Which I was looking forward to it. But it was alright. I enjoyed that meal. read more

Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii - Ahi Katsu - Barbeque Near Me - Waipahu, Hawaii

PICKLED MANGO! My usual dealers have been slacking, so nice to find some. $10/lb...not too much juice, so lots of mango. Most pieces nice and crisp...an occasional soft one...but I just power through. I bought 2 bags - 1 for me, 1 for my sister. I told my sister and she instead just sent her hubs out to go pick up that day...so 2 for me! YAY! read more

There's a lot of factors that are going into this review. The food was a 3/5, but the service and kindness were a 5/5. First off, I got a $100 gift certificate from the Hawaii Agricultural Foundation through one of their giveaways. It was good for 1 year, but because of the pandemic, my family and I never really went out, let alone left town. So the certificate expired, but the owners were nice enough to honor it. So I called in our huge order and the worker was super duper patient, and repeated back the crazy long order to make sure everything was correct. We paid for the remaining balance, and probably tried half the menu hahaha While I think the food was good, it's not something I'd be back for. The portions were exactly what you'd expect for the price, but there was just no wow factor that I was hoping for, and as a townie, I can't imagine venturing back out to the west side to get it again - but hey, if you're already there and are craving a hefty lunch, maybe you can check them out! The Heart Attack Loco Moco ($14) was a monster moco consisting of brisket, pork belly, two eggs, two scoops white rice, and gravy. The meats were well seasoned but the gravy was a little too thick and clumpy and didn't have any flavor. This was definitely the biggest plate out of everything we ordered. The Garlic Shrimp ($12) was just very average for me, and I found the Ahi Katsu ($12) & Fish & Chips ($11) just a tad bit too dry BUUUUT i'm not a huge fan of crinkle cut fries but they did theirs really well. The Steamed Shoyu Ginger Fish ($11) was probably everyone's favorite. it was super simple, light, refreshing, and the fish was perfectly steamed and fluffy. read more

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Finish shopping at Waikele and need to find lunch. Did quick Yelp search and decided to check this place out. We ordered the Ahi Katsu (quite a few pieces of fish and just the right amount of sauce on top as I don't like a lot of sauce - I liked it); Garlic shrimp and Kalbi combo (son ate this one all up; I stole the garlic to eat on top of my rice); Korean chicken (has just a little kick to it, crispy skin and moist meat; plenty to share); and Heart attack moco with fried rice (although the fried rice was a bit on the salty side, came with a good amount of chopped meat and eggs cooked perfectly). Out of gma's Mac noodle salad during our visit, but everything was pretty good. Prices are reasonable. Will return to try their other items, including the pickled mango. read more

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The food is delicious and reasonably priced. This was my first time and I ordered the steamed shoyu fish and ginger. It tasted so ono and they didn't skimp on the fish and you can't beat the price. I will definitely come back and I am excited to try other items on their menu read more

Was in the Waipahu area looking for someplace I haven't tried yet so I turned to Yelp. Found this place and since I love finding these hole in the wall places I thought is give it a try. Tried the Trio & Ahi Katsu plates which were good. The plates a generous servings. Ahi Katsu was good, a bit overcooked but flavorful. The Kalbi was tasty but the meat was a bit tough. Those were the main reasons for dropping one star. Also tried the garlic fries which was had very good flavor but the fries were all tiny pieces and needed to be crispier to hold up to the garlic butter poured over it. They pickled Mango..... it! read more

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