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    DQ Hawaiian BBQ

    4.3 (117 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed • 10:30 am - 9:00 pm

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    Menu 8/2026
    Kourtney W.

    Ordered for take out here. Phone call was easy and simple order. Took about 10 minutes for me to get there to pick up and my order was ready to go. The restaurant itself is small with a few tables to sit and enjoy your food. They had this huge AC unit at the front door pointing right at where you stand to order. It was a bit crazy. My hair and skirt was blowing everywhere, lucky I had on a skort lol I ordered the half and half combo, chicken katsu and bbq chicken. The meal came with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of Mac salad. Everything was delicious! Craving was met.

    Bbq mix plate
    Brandon N.

    Nice take out spot for Hawaiian BbQ. I ordered the bbq mix plate. Pretty standard for any Hawaiian bbq joint to have this plate. First the good parts, I really liked the mac salad. I couldn't eat too much of it but it was tasty. The amount of meat was ok. Meat was all tender and cooked nicely for me. The parts that was eh for me was the rice was hard and too much on the dry side for me. I like sticky rice but it's just my preference. The rib that was provided was smaller and only had two bones. The bbq beef was ok a bit salty but normal for Hawaiian places imo. I'd try it again but I'd probably try a different plate.

    Grace B.

    02.07.2026 - DQ Hawaiian BBQ | Elk Grove, CA **Broke da mouth.** From the moment I walked in, the restaurant felt welcoming--clean, well-kept, and inviting. The cashier at the front was patient and kind as I placed my order, offering thoughtful recommendations. She suggested the Half & Half combo, which turned out to be the perfect choice, especially since I wanted to try their Kalua Pork with Cabbage. Whenever I visit a Hawaiian BBQ restaurant for the first time, Kalua pork is my benchmark. It's the dish that quietly tells you whether a place truly understands Hawaiian food and culture. ### First Glance The portions were generous at first sight, but as I ate, it became clear the balance was just right. The Kalua pork and cabbage looked moist and savory. The short ribs were beautifully cooked--charred just enough without being overdone. The macaroni salad immediately reminded me of what I used to eat back home in Hawaii, and the steamed rice appeared to be short-grain, (unsure) prepared with care. ### Taste Test **Steamed Rice** Perfectly cooked. Each grain was intact--never mushy, never dry. Moist, fluffy, and timed precisely. It tasted like it was made by someone who truly respects rice. **Macaroni Salad** Comforting and familiar. The flavors were exactly where they should be, with a subtle hint of umami that many other Hawaiian BBQ spots in the area shy away from. That small detail made a big difference and brought authenticity to the plate. **Short Ribs** Tender, flavorful, and cooked just right. The charring added depth without bitterness, and the marinade tasted just like the plate lunches I grew up with in Hawaii. The meat was soft and juicy--not dry or tough. **Kalua Pork** This was the true test--and it passed effortlessly. Moist, tender, and infused with smoky juices. Too often, some restaurants in the Sacramento region, Kalua pork is served dry, but this one stayed true to its roots. One bite confirmed it: this was authentic. ### Final Thoughts I'll definitely be back to explore more of the menu. This visit sparked that familiar feeling--the one that makes you want to return, to taste more, to linger a little longer. The staff was warm and attentive. The waitress stopped by my table to check in, and that gave me the chance to ask the real question: *Are you guys from Hawaii?* She smiled and said her boss is. That explained everything. You can feel it when a local boy builds something with care, pride, and memory. Much respect. This is a place worth supporting. So there you have it--**ONO yah. Broke da mouth.**

    Garlic shrimp plate
    Linda D.

    I'm happy there's a Hawaiian eatery in Elk Grove that's not a chain. The first time I came here, got the garlic shrimp plate. The shrimp at the time were bigger and had shell at a reasonable price. The plate also comes with 2 scoops of rice, some cabbage and a side of macaroni salad all at $13.95 or around there. I came today and to my surprise the garlic shrimp plate went up in price, no more shell and you get more shrimp (12 pieces). It still comes with 2 scoops of rice and macaroni salad with the shrimp on a bed of cabbage. Really enjoyed my shrimp plate the first time around. Lots of flavor and reminded me of Hawaii, going to the North Shore, and waiting at the shrimp restaurants for my garlic butter shrimp. DQ comes a close second for mainland garlic butter shrimp. I'm rating this 3 stars for a somewhat downgrade in the garlic shrimp. No shell, and the shrimp appear smaller. Not as much garlic as before but flavor is still there. Unfortunately, the new garlic shrimp plate went up in price to $15.95. I'm ok with the price but didn't like that the shrimp size became smaller. Which would explain why there's more shrimp. I've tried their spam musubi which is good. I feel like you can't go wrong with spam musubi. Will have to try their other dishes. I'm saddened by the change of the garlic shrimp plate but I guess not many consumers like shell. Will still come back to try their other offerings. I'm wanting to try the katsu next. Definitely appreciate the employee taking my order being upfront about the change in the price of the garlic shrimp plate, the quantity and no shell. Friendly staff and they bring out your order to you! Overall, still decent pricing and food quality hasn't changed much yet. Will be returning whenever I'm craving for Hawaiian style food.

    Half and half, seafood plate
    Rachel L.

    ​The food was so yummy! Ordering was quick and easy, and our meal arrived shortly after we placed our order. I tried the seafood combo and the half and half plate, both came to less than $30 total. ​The katsu, shrimp, and fish were all perfectly crispy and delicious. Both plates included a side of macaroni salad, which was so good. However, they should make it clearer that the plates come with two scoops of rice and mac salad; I had to ask the cashier for clarification, as did other customers. ​On the plus side, they were playing some absolute bangers! I'll definitely be back, though I do wish they had sturdier utensils--my fork was pretty flimsy.

    Tables/dining area
    Victoria M.

    Food: BBQ Mix Plate Service: Great service! I was greeted upon entering and was able to order immediately. It only took a few minutes to wait for the food, and it was cooked fresh to order. (I took my order to-go.) Ambiance: Roomy tables that can fit up to 4 people comfortably. I wouldn't recommend dining in for larger parties since it's narrow inside, unless you're comfortable splitting the party into groups of 4 or less. Background music consisted of trendy pop music. Overall, I will be back again to try more items from their menu!

    BBQ Beef & Chicken Katsu with Brown Rice & Mac
    Raquel W.

    Friendly staff, plenty of seating available in the evening. I was recommended the bbq beef and got it with chicken katsu. The meats were tender, the katsu was my favorite. Great customer service, it wasn't too loud or silent it was just right. Perfect for a quick bite lunch/dinner.

    Chicken Katsu Plate
    Susan M.

    Was the first time trying and going to definitely order again. We ordered through Doordash, it arrived quick. I really liked the chicken katsu, it was good pieces of chicken without any dark pieces. The garlic shrimp were very garlicky, but delicious! For that specific plate I do wish it had more rice to help with the garlic, but other than that, I LOVE the fact that you get more macaroni salad than rice. Can't wait to try again!

    Garlic shrimp healthy plate (5/5)
    Lorraine M.

    Delicious, fresh, a bit salty but so good. Friendly fast service. Clean restaurant. No complaints, the garlic shrimp was the star. It would be great if the rice portion was larger to balance the salty component. Ideally 2 scoops of rice and 2 scoops of Mac salad. We would go back to try the katsu.

    More seats and tables and the back of the restaurant
    Victoria T.

    Went on a Friday evening around 5:30 and it was empty so service was quick and fast. Ordered the bbq plate which has one piece of short rib, bbq beef, and bbq chicken along with two scoops of rice and one scoop of Mac salad. The short rib was tough to eat and really chewy. The plastic silverware they provide is very thin and made it difficult to use to eat. It felt warm inside the restaurant to me. I'd do a to-go order next time if I return and maybe try the seafood options or the chicken katsu. Mac salad was good!

    Regular Chicken Katsu - 10/10
    Corinna T.

    I had found out DQ Hawaiian was having their Grand Opening from a friend so I decided I'd attend since she had already tried their food and loved it! First 30 customers got their meal for free. After that 50% off! The incentive to come was there. We made it just in time to get #30! Woo hoo! The restaurant is small and narrow. Not an ideal place to bring the whole fam but possible as I saw 4 chairs to a table. Lots of hustle and bustle but nonetheless my food was done within a reasonable amount of time, all items accounted for, and was delicious. Location isn't too far from Sac peeps, such as myself, and part of EG where you're not driving too far into EG stuck in so much traffic. I got the Chicken Katsu regular plate. This came with 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of mac salad (has tuna, btw), and PLENTY of chicken. My toddler loved their crispy chicken and kept asking for more! 10/10 Hubby got the fish & shrimp plate. Again, great portions with the protein and same scoops of rice & mac salad. 10/10 Overall, my first time experience was perfect and food was flavorful. Crispiness of protein was superior. Held up well after we ordered our food and headed home to enjoy. We definitely would come back again!

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    Julieanne H.

    I ordered the half katsu, half teriyaki combo so I could try both. My meal was delivered to the table in a tied-up to-go bag. Inside, I found a tiny plastic fork that wasn't very practical, so I asked for chopsticks. I also had to request teriyaki sauce, as it didn't come with the meal. Now, onto the food -- the chicken was cooked and coated perfectly. The katsu was golden, crispy, and incredibly tender inside. The katsu sauce was excellent and definitely a highlight. The teriyaki chicken was made with lean tender breast meat, nicely grilled, and flavorful on its own. Unfortunately, the teriyaki sauce was a letdown -- overly salty and more like standard Hawaiian-style brown gravy than classic teriyaki. The macaroni salad was also disappointing. It didn't taste like traditional Hawaiian mac salad and, honestly, wasn't even as good as the kind you'd find at a grocery store. Under the chicken, there were a few sad strings of lettuce -- no real veggies, and definitely no cabbage unless you special order it. Despite the downsides, I'd come back -- mainly for the meat. The katsu and teriyaki (minus the teriyaki sauce) were that good. Next time, I'll just bring it home, use my own teriyaki sauce, and utensils.

    Combination plate
    Eloy G.

    Visited this place while working close by and it was a good overall Hawaiian bbq! The portion size was good and the meat was cooked ok. Can't speak of the service because this is a walk up to the counter and order place so no service to speak of. The ambiance is a "hole in the wall" place with only 5/6 tables to sit at. Overall, I'm rating this like 3.5 for portion size and good price. However the taste could improve with more Hawaiian seasoning or cooked a bit better.

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