Duck fat fried rice was awesome! Fried chicken was awesome! Watercress tofu salad was awesome! Service was awesome! Portions are reasonably priced. Ceilings are very high and feel spacious. Side bar and upstairs private area for party. Sports bar feel with televisions. Only thing is not all we're on and the units are too small for the space. Other than that, it's spacious and clean. No pictures this time. read more

This was our first time and we went for a late lunch. There were very few people there because it was an off peak time so the service was very quick! The food and drinks were good! Great portions and flavors. We enjoyed the kimchi pancake, duck fat fried rice, chicken wings, and tacos. I had a seen a previous review about it being dirty , the floor definitely had not been swept in a while. But everything else (tables, benches) seemed clean and I watched them spray down used tables. We would come back again! read more

DB Grill - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

**DB Grill was a mixed experience for a get-together with friends.** The food was actually pretty good overall. We tried the wings and poke nachos, and both were solid. The portions were good, the prices were decent, and it's the type of menu that works well for sharing with a group. Service was okay. The staff wasn't overly friendly, but they were efficient. Parking was good, and the overall vibe was chill, though it did get a bit noisy. The biggest issue was the condition of the restaurant. The place felt pretty run down. The floors were very dirty, the seats were torn and patched with electrical tape, and the windows were so dirty that we actually thought the restaurant had shut down one day when we were walking by. The bathrooms were also pretty gross, even for a casual bar/restaurant. I wanted to like it more because the food itself was good, but the cleanliness and upkeep really took away from the experience. They definitely need to do a better job maintaining the place. I'd probably only return if I heard they had cleaned up and refreshed the entire restaurant. read more

DB Grill was awesome. Went family-style so we got to try a bunch of things. The wings and soup were standouts. Great energy all around. Good service. Will come back for happy hour next time. read more

DB Grill - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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Went here during happy hour for a girls night to celebrate my aunty's birthday. We got there when it was pretty empty on a Tuesday night but by the time we left, it was packed as a party of 20 came by. The service was good considering the girls were having a busy night. I just wished they gave us the pitcher of water earlier, they gave it to us towards the end when we were nearly done. The food is always a winner here. We all shared the Kampachi Kama, kalbi, kimchee pancake, tofu salad, poke nachos, and lechon. Everything was delicious! I only got a picture of the kampachi kama but that might've been one of my favorites. It was cooked to perfection because it was so moist. I feel like Kama usually comes out dry but I really enjoyed the dish! Although I didn't get it, my friend got the watermelon lemon drop and that sounded so good that I got a non-alcoholic version of it and it was a nice little treat! I definitely recommend this place for the delicious grinds and good drinks. read more

DB Grill - Kama hi Kama - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Great place for... Bridal showers, birthdays, or any special occasion. There's a private room upstairs overlooking the restaurant. It's a great area for hosting your next special occasion. Food: $35 per person Buffet style which included smoked fish dip, crispy mandoo, chicken wings, Kim chee fries, DB fried chicken, kalbi, and fried rice. Everything tasted delicious! Refreshing & Delicious Try the son of a peach "mocktail" mix of peach, lychee and pomegranate juice. $6.50 Drinks were purchased separately-server cashed our party out individually and was very pleasant. Thank you to my friend who hosted our friends bridal shower here. I would never thought to come here for a celebration, and I'm GLAD I did! read more

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Been here a few times now and food does not disappoint! Everything I've tried and eaten from here has been hot, fresh, with lots of flavor and really good tastes. Service has always been friendly and efficient. Great place to come with a group of friends/family to enjoy especially during their happy hour. Highly recommend! read more

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I haven't been here in a while, but all the food is still delicious and the service was good. Our waitress was very sweet. We came around 8pm and it was pretty packed, but we got a high top table and the food ended up coming out fast. We ordered the spicy ahi poke - they serve their poke with sliced onions and it's sprinkled with Hawaiian or alea salt, once we started eating it we couldn't stop. We also tried the pork belly Sisig with a poached egg. This had tons of flavor and we finished it all as well. The kimchee fried rice looked super good so next time we'll come back ready to eat. If you haven't been here I recommend stopping here for happy hour or to grab some late night grindz. You can't go wrong! The only thing I really don't care for is it can get pretty cold inside and the restaurant itself is kinda loud. More bar vibe and not the most comfortable. read more

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Bittersweet to visit a spot for one last meal. DB Grill is bold, elevated comfort food, and it's genuinely sad to see them closing their doors. We made sure to order their iconic Duck Fat Fried Rice. I had mines with Shrimp and my friend had hers with Bulgogi Beef. It was delicious as ever. The richness of the duck fat adds a depth of flavor that is hard to replicate elsewhere, and paired with that perfectly crispy shrimp, it's a dish I know I'm going to miss. read more

Been here a few times and the food always hits. It's a break off of there original bar Cafe Duck Butt. All they did was keep the food and elevate it. Honestly, everything in the menu is delicious. From their duck fat fried rice, to all their bowls. Today I had some time on my lunch break, so went with a somewhat healthy choice. It's a little on the pricey side with certain things, but for sure worth it! Service is great with wonderful waitresses always making sure everything is going good. Their open restaurant really feels big with lots of seating and a great bar. Don't forget to try all their soju options and cocktails! read more

DB Grill - Tofu Salad, Boom Shrooms, LA Kalbi - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Located at the Kapolei Commons, DB Grill has been here for awhile now and this is surely our favorite spot. Delicious Asian Fusion and local flavors, drinks, and a mezzanine for large parties ( reservations needed). Relaxing and comfortable dining, great menu choices, and friendly staff. Lots of parking, come and bring in the Ohana (family), they'll definitely enjoy it! read more

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Food was bomb but service could've been better. They seemed to be severely understaffed and it was pretty packed for a Wednesday evening during their advertised happy hour. Just be advised you'll have to wait so don't come hungry. The food itself was worth the wait which is still why it gets a good rating in my book. The garlic shrimp is a must! Perfectly cooked and flavored. read more

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The vibe is really fun, especially for a night out with friends! The service is great! The food was okay but I don't think it was worth the price. read more

DB Grill - Nanban Nuggets, Wings-6pc, Local Style Fried Rice, Bok Choy, Kimchi Fries - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Out on vacation. Two families with all different tastes and expectations. We wanted to try this place. When we arrived the dinner room looked like a few tables or possibly a party had just left. Tables were messy and not bussed. Bar was nicely busy. We waiting outside for about 10 mins. Our waitress was kind and knowledgeable. Seemed a little short staffed. Our meals came and all I can share was my own food experience. I ordered the duck fat fried rice with an egg on top. FOR THE LOVE OF ALL THATS GREAT AND WONDERFUL that dish was FLIPPEN AMAZING! I could have eaten the entire pot. It was comfort in a bowl. SOOOOOO FLAVORFUL. I was so impressed. There were a few missteps but none took away from the food quality, flavor and joy to my belly! read more

DB Grill - Duck fat fried rice with egg - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Not too impressed with the food taste. It seems to be fairly well liked by the locals though. The tacos are fine but not spectacular. The duck fat friend rice is literally rice fried with duck fat, without any protein. Egg is extra. As for my beef bone soup, the meats are cubed and feels like cooked separately. The broth has flavors but it feels like MSG/seasonings flavors. read more

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Just had my mom's surprise bday party here in their upstairs mezzanine area and it was amazing! I booked with Tessa and she was very helpful (and patient because I reply very slow lol). The booking was very straightforward, they don't charge a space rental fee as long as your party spends at least $1000 on food and drinks altogether. It doesn't have to be on one check, as long as it all adds up. We were able to decorate the area a bit for the party. Of course if you plan on partying here be wary of making too much of a mess or damaging things. Kiki then helped me preorder all the food for the party, and she also assisted with the surprise. Ashley was our server for the night and she did amazing! I was bothering her and Kiki and asking them questions all night and they were so nice and patient the entire time. Everyone was so kind and accommodating, it was as if they were family friends :) the speed of service was great too. I know we put the bartenders to WERK but the drinks still came out in such a timely manner. Finally, the food and drinks were BOMB. I've only been here a couple times before this, so I got to try a lot of items i haven't before at the party. Everyone was raving about the food! So many people who haven't been to DB grill before said they found their new spot. And if you like to drink, they have something for everyone. My grandma kept asking for more soju cocktails . The only thing I would warn about is that the AC is poppin upstairs, so bring a jacket. I would give 10 stars if I could. We love the DB grill crew!!! read more

My favorite dish is always the duck fat fried rice! If you have the chance to visit make sure you try!

This place was okay, we decided to go here last minute. We got the deep fried pork chops. It used to be sooo good. The kimchi fried rice was pretty good. The Kalbi was okay. Kimchi fries was pretty good. The service was great. It's a great place to get a drink and great bar food. The food just doesn't hit like it did before. read more

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I know that DB Grill opened up awhile ago but I finally got a chance to stop in. We got the duck fried rice with egg and sizzling kalbi complete with draft beers. Everything was delicious! Great recommendations from the friendly servers. Generous portions of kalbi and that fried rice was killer! The interior was nice and spacious, they also have outdoor tables available. Solid place to check out in the weatside! read more

DB Grill - Duck fat fried rice with egg - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

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An eclectic Asian fusion eatery that was recommended by a local podcaster. Great recommendation! We shared a delicious salad, some mushrooms & a couple fish tacos. I also had a plate of shrimp as my wife doesn't like shrimp. Really tasty!! Very friendly servers who helped us choose. Simple, modern atmosphere making for a nice experience. As the saying goes, "Try it, you'll like it." read more

Service was okay but very inconsistent. We often had to order drinks two at a time because the wait between service was longer than expected. The bigger issue was the gratuity. None of us were informed about it, and it showed up on the receipt. I now see here on Yelp that it says the gratuity is optional, but that was not communicated to us at the restaurant. When I asked the waitress about it, she said, "Oh, it's on the menu." I didn't look at the menu at all and was just snacking on what others at the table ordered, so I never saw that. A simple heads-up would have gone a long way. The amount wasn't the problem -- we were actually planning to tip over $100. Transparency is. If it had been explained upfront instead of appearing on the bill, the tip would have been bigger and we likely would have returned. Unfortunately, that won't be the case now. read more

DB Grill - Receipt for 6 people gratuity bs - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Always a hit with the family. We first got turned into DB grill many years ago. It was the go to place for lunch. Everyone loved it so much, we had DB grill cater a huge promotion party. Fast forward almost 5 years later and it's still just as great! Granted, we've only been ONCE "after hours" which was fun and full of sake, food and laughs! More often - we are an early bird dinner crowd. Draft beer options are typical. The Bulgogi tacos are a consistent menu choice. As is the duck fat fried rice. Oh, and cannot forget the crispy Mandoo. Your meal isn't complete without. Overall, this is a great option for locally inspired food with an Asian twist. read more

DB Grill - Crispy mandoo - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

We always have the best service and well the food speaks for itself.. we went on a Sunday during happy hour. Best time to have an afternoon date with the one you love. read more

DB Grill - DB Chicken, Ahi Belly tempura and the shrooms served with a lychee soju drink - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I have no idea what happened to this place but if I was the manager I would be ashamed to call this restaurant my own. They have not been keeping up with the maintenance here and you can clearly tell. Their ac is broken and it is hot inside, their booths seats are all torn up and some they taped it up with duct tape, walls are all banged up and chunks of paint and drywall or coming off, the restroom door knobs are loose, and if you look at the ceiling oh my god so much dust EVERYWHERE!!! They should be closed down for this! Its been a long time since I've been here and I remember this place used to be nice and the food was good. Came here for lunch this time. Ordered the crispy mandoo, lunch plates of kalbi and db chicken. Crispy mandoo - delicious! Kalbi - lacked flavor Db chicken - saddest chicken I've had and this as well barely had any flavor. read more

I don't know how I haven't reviewed this place before. We don't go here as often as we used to but every time we do it's always a 10/10. The menu is Korean inspired and we always love everything we eat. It's a prefect place to get some food and drinks with friends or even a date night. The service is great and they always play good music which is a plus. We ordered the kalbi, mandoo, korean fried chicken wings and fries. I have no complaints about any of it. My husband loves the taro soju which we didn't get this time but highly recommend, they have a ton of other flavors as well. read more

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Stumbled upon this little spot for dinner one evening and we were very impressed with the food. A fusion, Asian tapas place, this restaurant serves little sharing dishes. Food came out really quickly and service was friendly.  -Kimchi Fries (5/5) - these were mildly spicy which I loved, comes with waffle fries, spicy mayo, and kimchi slices. I loved this!Pork Bao Buns (3/5) - they were just okay for me, I felt like the meat was a little too fatty. The bun was soft and yummy -Sizzling sisig (4/5) - The portion was a little small, but very delicious. Came out on a hot sizzling plate with an egg. We squeezed a lemon on ours and it was delish.  -Poke (5/5) - Tasted really fresh, and a large portion for sharing. -Boom Shrooms (4/) - I surprisingly really liked these! The dynamite sauce is bonb Docking 1 star because we did see a bug (maybe a cockroach?!) crawling on the seat and then the table while we were eating. Gross! read more

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Clean, quality food and good vibes. The atmosphere was casual and relaxed. The pork belly bao was crispy and delicate, definitely one of our favorites. The fried rice was really good too. We'll have to come back and try the sisig! read more

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What a fun place to watch sports! We went for happy hour (3pm to 6pm) and got to watch game 1 of the World Series. While cheering, we got to eat some tasty appetizers - fish dip, kampachi kama, lechon, and Korean pancake. All very delicious and perfect for eating while watching. Also, with a carafe of lychee soju for $15 during happy hour, it was the perfect food and drink combo to put a big smile on my face. read more

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We tried out DB Grill to celebrate Rani R.'s birthday. Since we got there in time for Happy Hour, we filled our table with some of that menu, plus regular menu fare: Fish Dip, Korean Garlic Fries, Tofu Salad, Duck Fat Fried Rice, Sizzling LA Kalbi. Since there were 2 of us eating, we have leftovers for days, after eating our fill. All of the food was super flavorful and the service was awesome. While DB Grill falls into the sports bar category (think big tv's all over the walls), it's still family friendly and versatile. While we enjoyed our meal, we noticed a 3 or more generation family where the toddler enjoyed the food as much as the adults, older and younger couples, and some kind of "girls" night out celebration, complete with balloons and fanfare. Parking is easy at Kapolei Commons. If there's no parking in the closest lot, surely you'll find some anywhere else in the huge property. One the ways we determine how much we like a place is if we'd go back. Before we finished the meal, we both knew we'd be back for more. Nice job, DB Grill. See you again soon! read more

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This is ONE OF MY FAVES spot to chill at. The dining area is spacious & chill. The ambiance is a place where you can relax & talk story talk long stories or just reflect by yourself or even get closer to your loved one. Waitresses are very friendly & hip to today's styles. However; the food was extraordinaire! Nothing disappointed me. My drink of choice was the whiskey peanut butter liquor which was nothing I expected. My new fave. Parking area is right next to restaurant, in & out with ample parking spots. But back to the grindz. I'll post pics just to show the savory aspects of them all. Last visit there, someone was hosting a party upstairs. But not sure if they have that accommodations. Worth asking about. Thank you DB! I remember the name because my nephews' nickname is DB! read more

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Amazing food and really great staff. The place was filled with locals so you know they got to ono grindz! Would definitely go back!

Waited bout 15min supper fast services and amazing presentation of food. #brokedamoutgood read more

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The hubby and I decided to do an impromptu lunch date... but couldn't figure out where to go! So we just kept driving and eventually found ourselves all the way out at the end of Kapolei. We'd been to DB Grill once previously for a party, but this would be our first time just the two of us. We weren't super hungry but were looking for something lower carb-ish. When we walked in, I saw a dish on another customer's table that looked good, and found it out was the Beef Bulgogi Bowl. The Beef Bone Soup caught my hubby's eye. And of course, we had to order the fried Calamari. The Beef Bulgogi Bowl was a sweet shoyu marinated beef on rice with bean sprout and watercress banchhan on top. It was a nice size and reasonably priced at $13. The Beef Bone Soup was on the larger size and also quite reasonably priced at $20. Lots of big bone beef shortrib, mushrooms, daikon, ginger snd wonbok in a savory beef broth with a huge scoop of rice in the side. It was big enough to share, so much so that I only ate about half of the Beef Bulgogi Bowl and decided to take the rest home for lunch tomorrow. Calamari is one of my hubby's favorites, so if we see it on the menu, it's pretty much an automatic order. DB's version at $12 was a nice amount, perfectly battered and fried and piping hot when it arrived at our table. It was accompanied by an aioli that gave it a nice lemony caper punch! There was quite a few tables of 3-4 customers but the two ladies working took care of everyone in a quick and efficient manner. We were having a great time talking story and before we knew it, the food arrived. We were both very happy with the taste and the size of the appetizer and main dishes. read more

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I came to DB Grill for my birthday on May 27th, and it was my first time there too. Mom, Stepdad, and my brother came along as well. I really enjoyed the kimchi fried rice, kimchi fries, and lychee lemonade. Great service and great food. The ambiance is amazing. Mahalo DB Grill. I will definitely come back when I have the chance. read more

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Great place to meet up w friends for food and drinks. Service was quick and friendly. Soju's are yummy. Duck fat fried rice is delicious. The db chicken was juicy and skin was crispy and tasty. Garlic shrimp was not as garlicky as I would like. Mandoo was cooked different, I didn't care for the crispy bottom connecting all of them together. I also did not like the pork belly bag ONLY because I do not like Chinese 5 sauce but husband said it was good. read more

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SERVICE Average service. Started out great but towards the end it got busier so we had to wait for boxes and check. FOOD Garlic Shrimp was HUGE and tasty. Kalbi was great cuts and very meaty. You could tell Kalbi was marinated well. Mushroom and Duck Fat Fried Rice was also made well. AMBIANCE Good crowd. Place filled up pretty fasy. Indoor and outdoor seating. Waitresses had alot of tables to work. HIGHLY RECOMMEND read more

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Man, all the food we had was delicious and packed with flavor, so grab a beer or a cocktail and enjoy the refreshing experience! My wife and I shared the kimchi fries, the tofu salad, the beef bone soup, and my personal favorite, the Duck Fat Fried Rice! My wife especially loved the kimchi waffle fries; it was everything we expected. Even the salad was special - they had peeled pickled cherry tomatoes on it; I didn't even know that existed. These guys in the kitchen do not play around. The portion sizes for each plate were huge, the ingredients were fresh, and the plate presentation looked fiyah! I even caught myself looking at my neighboring tables' food longer than I should have. The sports bar restaurant had a rustic yet heavy-duty feel to it. They had several XXL TVs perfect for my NBA Playoff viewing pleasure, and their service was top-notch. Thank you all at DB Grill. We'll be coming back! read more

DB Grill - #nofilter - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

Food is always good here. They changed their menu and have a variety of other things to try. If it gets busy here it gets busy so just be prepared to wait a bit but they do try their best and work hard. Bar always has good music so good place to hang out have drinks and dinner read more

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My partner and I were spending some time on the west side and stopped by this spot because we were hungry and felt like trying a new place. We got lucky to be seated during happy hour, and it was a pleasant experience! The host and server who helped us were very polite and laid back. We ordered the Korean French Fries which were topped with siracha mayo, furikake, and Parmesan cheese, as well as the poke nachos (Hawaiian style), and 12 pieces of their chicken wings (half KFC and half Garlic Soy). All items were a little salty for my taste but still very tasty, and good portions to share. It wasn't too busy but after about an hour, more parties started to come in. They have a few widescreen tvs set up around the venue and they also had a 2nd floor loft type of area. Overall, it seems like a good place for groups or to host a small party for adults. I'd like to come back when it's more poppin' or if there's music LOL. I'm a local hip hop artist myself so this venue seems like it'd be a fun vibe during the night time. Lots of parking in the shopping center is a plus too! read more

DB Grill - Happy hour vibe! KFC and Garlic Soy Chicken Wings ‍ Paired with Lilikoi Soju - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii

I recently had my daughter's surprise Bridal Shower in the private area upstairs. Kiki was so kind and friendly and helped me along the way. The food was sooooooo delicious, my guests couldn't stop talking about it. The staff were so nice and friendly as well!! I highly recommend this place and I will likely be having another event again there in the future. read more

DB Grill - New American Near Me - Kapolei, Hawaii