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    Dalu Hawaiian BBQ

    4.2 (74 reviews)
    Closed 10:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    Teriyaki Beef Bowl
    Christina S.

    This is a great place for Hawaiian fare. We had the Chicken Katsu Curry and Teriyaki Beef Bowl. Both my husband and I were very happy with our meal. My meal, the teriyaki bowl, arrived on a plate though the name says "bowl". It threw me for a moment as I thought I ordered the wrong thing. Topped with green onion and sesame seeds. Yes, please! It's not always a topping I see on this type of meal at other places. I was excited to have my teriyaki bowl include a good portion of vegetables. (Other places will only have a broccoli head and a couple of carrot slices in theirs.) Not a piece of food was left on that plate. I definitely enjoyed it from start to finish. My husband wanted to try their version of katsu curry. He enjoyed his meal as well. Only thing he'd like to have added would be potatoes and carrots. It didn't diminish from the experience. He also cleaned his plate. Loved the mac salad. Also loved the abundance of green onions. Looking forward to the next meal because there are so many other items we're interested in trying.

    Kalua pork cabbage
    Haley L.

    Amazing! The food here is soooo good. I get their kalua pork with cabbage, mac salad and chicken teriyaki musubi usually. I also had them catered my son's birthday party and we had the pineapple fried rice too. Everyone raved about the food. So glad to finally have a solid Hawaiian spot near by.

    Kat G.

    We were visiting california and driving back towards San Diego when the kids and I got hungry and decided to stop by for food literally 30 minutes before closing because we wouldn't have made it back to San Diego in time for any place to still be open. Even with us coming in 30 minutes before closing they were so friendly, welcoming and accommodating . We got the seafood platter and the mix barbecue platter and I will say the mixed meat platter was probably our favorite , we just got like the seafood partner didn't have seafood. Delicious food and great portions?

    Portuguese sausage & eggs
    Roz E.

    Happy to have a Hawaiian BBQ place that is close so that I can get my Hawaiian food fix! Got the Portuguese sausage & eggs! Yum! For those times I want a heartier breakfast!

    Lau Lau, Rice & Macaroni Salad
    Veronica C.

    This place is really hidden away in a shopping plaza away from the beach. I was amazed finding Lau Lau on their menu. It's not easy to find a place with other foods besides the popular or typical Hawaiian food favorites. I ordered Lau Lau, lumpia, Hawaiian Sun drink & luau BBQ chips. They even had Hawaiian donuts on the menu only 2 favors. Great menu selection. If you are missing Hawaiian foods it's a must place to try. I would come back here again.

    Mini Loco Moco
    Kristofer R.

    I have no idea why there are 1 and 2 star reviews for this place. Something about the cost of the canned drinks and another about the cashier not knowing what spices were in the food. What is that all about?! Do you ask your cashier at McDonald's what's in a Quarter Pounder with Cheese? Rant over... This place is awesome! The service was super friendly. We got the spam musubi, teriyaki beef bowl and Loco Moco Mini plate. Everything was hot, fresh and tasty. Plus, the portions were ample! Definitely worth the money. My friend couldn't even finish her bowl! In closing, they may have had some growing pains when they first opened but they definitely worked out the kinks. Ignore the haters & picky rickys and come give this new local joint a go. L&L and Ohana have stiff competition here!

    Angela C.

    Brand new spot alert! This Hawaiian place just opened near my house (between Burn Body Boot Camp, Love Boat Sushi, and Graziano's Pizza) and it's such a gem. The inside is fresh, clean, and beachy, and the team couldn't be friendlier. For their soft opening we tried the katsu plate, the Korean BBQ chicken, and a kids' cheeseburger + fries, big portions, great flavor, and the mac salad was chef's kiss. (Because honestly... if a Hawaiian place doesn't nail the mac salad, what are we even doing? ) Plates run about $17-20, kids meals around $10, and it's so worth it. This already feels better than any other casual Hawaiian spot around, so happy they opened, and we'll definitely be back.

    Katsu Musubi
    Jonny G.

    Today marks my second visit to Dalu Hawaiian in Oceanside. I came first to Musubi Monday when all Musubis are $1.99. I vowed to return for the Loco Moco, one of my favorite Hawaiian comfort foods I had the Loco Moco today and it was excellent! I also had the Katsu Musubi and my belly is full of Aloha. Mahalo for the ono grinds...I'll be back with the ohana for more island goodness.

    Shoked
    Honey D.

    we support new business that open in our neighborhood! That's us! BUT when you are charge $ 8.98 for 2 HawaiinSun drinks!!! It's shocking! Big rip off!!! To the owner of this food place maybe we are just 1 of your costumers but common $ 4.49 each can drinks! To Oceanside community if you're going to try this place and your craving for this Hawaiian drinks get it at DIaSo or KYOTO Japanese market! ! But if you're willing to pay $ 8.98 for 2 drinks then enjoy!

    Masubi
    Elizabeth S.

    Large portions and great flavors! I had the garlic chicken bowl and it was so delicious with a spicy kick. Will definitely be back.

    Kalua pig + cabbage & Best Aloha Mix

    Stopped by in the middle of the pouring rain yesterday and the young cashier server girl was amazing! She was very friendly, kind, and attentive. Had the kalua pig + cabbage and my boyfriend ordered the best hawaiian mix bowl. Both were SO delicious! Boyfriend is Hawaiian and really enjoyed the quality and taste. Food and service is amazing, it is out of the way for us but definitely worth coming back

    chicken teriyaki musubi
    Isaac C.

    best musubi I've had in a while! food was fresh & Alejandro had great customer service while being fast w it! def will be back for more

    Chicken Teriyaki plate.  Seafood mix plate.  2 musabis.
    Melody B.

    So friendly. Super bright and clean. Love the food. Their macaroni salad is spot on to the island style that we love and their poke is just like what we get on Oahu and so hard to find here. Their malasadas are yum too!! Nutella inside?!? Yes please!! A new fave spot for us.

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    Great service, good people. Food is good island fare. Will go back soon. Got the ribs and kalua pig.

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    Amazing Hawaiian food great prices, and amazing service in this new and welcoming restaurant.

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    Fun delicious and good portionsclean friendly lots of Aloha greets. Comfortable inside or out

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    Excellent choice for Hawaiian food and Alejandro has the greatest customer service, definitely recommend coming here

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    Any update on the opening?

    Open. Wednesday - Sunday. Live music Friday & Sunday . Music starts at 5:00.

    Is the menu for the Oceanside location going to be the same as the other two locations? Will the Oceanside location be open by August 2025?

    Yes

    Is the Oceanside location open?

    Aloha, unfortunately not yet we still waiting for the city to approve the permit. I believe we will be open sooner than next week (July,15 2025) Mahalo 🤙🏽

    What kind of lau lau do you serve?

    Hi, we have a pork Lau Lau. Mahalo 🤙🏽

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