#130 of 2017 One of my long time bookmarked spots. Finally came after a short meeting. It's a quaint little place with 5 tables inside. The place is cleam too. Top to bottom. Reminds me of the diner type restaurants that proliferated the island long ago. Some still exist today. It was easy to find but the parking is almost nonexistant. Luckily you are allowed to park across the street at Young's Meat Co. There are actual stalls marked for Smoked Guava so you know its okay. I decided to go with the spicy bbq pork bowl. It comes with large scoop mix rice, brown and white. The portion was perfect what I was looking for. Just meat and rice, nothing more. The taste is all there. Good. Really enjoyed it too. However, the meat wasn't tender. I did have to rip into it with my teeth. It was also a little salty for my taste. Luckily the rice toned it down. Also tried the quava bars, similar to lemon bars but with quava. These were good. Not too sweet either. An order has 2 bars for $3.34. Kind of an odd price but a great deal worth checking out. Recommemded. They do take phone orders and you can even email an order to guavasmoked@yahoo.com. You may want to call after to verify. Better safe than sorry. Although I may not have been totally impressed I really would like to come and try some other selections. Maybe the smoke chicken I might like better. read more

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If you are lucky enough to find parking in front you know its your lucky day. Once you are inside, smoked meat fills the air and you immediately get hungry. If you like mouth watering chilly pepper water, this place has it homemade. It can go on any meats or just drink it when you need a refresher. The meat picks for me are the duck. It is really juicy and soft and or the chicken. It takes in all the flavors. read more

Everything was on point ! I got the mixed meat plate , spicy pork sandwich and some kimchee . Now I'm excited to work through more of that menu. Outstanding people and 5 star food . Check them out . You will be happy you did . read more

Holy 'Schmokes! I can't help but to guavatate towards guava smoked - you just guava love anything that's famously 'schmoked by da guava bruddahs. Guava makes everything better. Having a bad day? (Guava schmoke) duck away from it. Having a good day? Make it even butter, I mean better, with Guava schmoked butterfish. Regardless of what brings you to the doorsteps of this modest Kalihi guava meat smokery, the guava infused meats will have you yearning for more. Note: Go early for the salmon belly - they always run out. The duck is only available on Wednesdays, Thursdays, and Saturdays. My picks? (1) Butterfish Collars. The guava infused flakes of buttery heaven on earth taken from only the fattiest, richest collars of the butterfish. Perfectly cooked to melt in your mouth tenderness. (2) Guava Smoked Fried Rice. Guava smoked meats dispersed throughout this fried rice topped with green onions. (3) Guava Bar. Looks like a 2 but tastes like a 10. Looks are deceiving. Pie crust meets flaky croissant meets guava purée. Pure glee. The service is very friendly - the Aloha you would expect from any legitimate Hawaiian hole in the wall. My only wish would be that an air conditioner could be installed for those schmoking hot days when I wonder... is it me being guava schmoked? Thank you Guava Smoked - I hope you guys guava nice reaction from these reviews! I certainly will continue to guavatate towards you! Mahalo. read more

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Went to guava smoked today for lunch as i had a craving for this place while I was in the mainland and so today was the perfect time to go eat lunch. I had my usual Chili Bowl with rice and the short ribs, which I did not post pictures of because I posted the same items before, since I usually eat the same thing anyway... However, I did post some of the other things they offer in the event that you need a Thanksgiving turkey or something for an upcoming party! read more

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Everyone is on quarantine; but pickup was so easy and quick with call-ahead! Got the smoked meat again, but with tossed Nalo greens and brown rice instead of mac salad and white rice. Healthy right? . Got kalbi ribs and some falafel sandwiches for the vegetarian folks. So yummy! Thanks Guava Smoked for staying open! read more

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I had the miso yaki butterfish collar with salad and rice. it was amazing! The best takeout I've had in years! and the salad wa high quality greens. i give it a 10! read more

I love the service and food but wanted to confirm the prices on the frozen meat. It was doubled the cost. Not by the restaurant but the delivery service. Glad I called the restaurant. Not a long wait and their food is plentiful. Third time trying. read more

Guava Smoked - Smoked Pork Plate Lunch. So Ono! - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My coworker picked up my order of the Smoked Mixed plate which includes 2 choices from their list with rice and mac salad. I chose the smoked pork and smoked kalbi short ribs. Both amaaaaazing in flavor. You would think the kalbi was the best, but the smokey flavor was more noticeable with the smoked pork. Not sure about their customer service and the parking situation since I wasn't the one that picked it up, but I haven't heard any issues so I'd assume their on it. Located on Nimitz somewhere near Beretania Florist. I didn't even get a chance to take pictures of the menu or the food since I was at work, but I'll definitely be back. read more

I received a bogo free plate deal from Facebook while i was visiting. I had to get a code from the employee. The employee didn't apply the bogo free deal so i thought through Facebook messenger would reimburse me after, but i found out a few days later that the employee was suppose to apply the deal at the time of purchase. They won't reimburse me. I was not aware of how it was suppose to work. It is not my fault. read more

Great ambience insid This is the location where they smoke all their products as it has a large roomy kitchen. They smoke all of their products with the invasive to Hawaii Strawberry Guava wood (Waiawi) hence the name. I have smoked fish and meats for nearly all my life learning from my Grandfather in the Pacific Northwest using mostly Alder, then applewood. Of course I've used cherry, peach, mesquite, hickory and the special smoker blends. I'm a big fan of alder, applewood and cherry, very subtle a little sweet from the fruit. Ok, ok so where does Guava fit in?? I'd say it's closest is cherry with its imparted smokiness on the meats. Which is very good and lets get everyone in Hawaii to use this stuff to try and get rid of this weed gone wild!! Hahaha... Anyway they use, as any smoker knows, meats that have an abundance or nice marbling of fat within. They use the standard 150 degree F slow smoke process for hours depending on the meat to allow the smoke to really go into the meats. (Some folks out there are calling this a cold smoke which it is not!!!) They do marinate (brine plus) the meats before smoking. Particularly the pork, they would not let out any secrets, but salt and I highly suspect the use of celery powder or maybe sodium nitrate (prague #1). You do see the reddish hue in some of the meats. By using the low slow smoke it not only flavors the meat immensely but it allows the release of the extra fat in the meats, making them lean and more healthy. A dry meat does not work in the smoker without a lot of moisture added! Like beer can chicken. I prefer the natural oils of the meats. And Guava Smoked does it that way. So I love it!!! They use Atlantic farm raised salmon because it tends to have a higher fat content then wild varieties unless you pay the very sweet penny for King Salmon which I used to smoke as a kid but like farm Atlantic this king of king salmon has a similar fat content. But also a very high price tag. I tried their salmon belly salad and it was excellent (reminded me of what my grandfather made some 60 years ago using alderwood). I tried the chicken legs and thighs as well they were very good and for those looking for breast meat you won't find it because again the meat is smoked and needs that little extra fat content to keep it moist and succulent, which it is! Their chili is a pretty tasty fair as well but I prefer the more rich deep chili flavor, while theirs is very light and pleasantly tasty with that wonderful Guava smoked flavor. Not sure if the heavy chili taste would overwhelm the more subtle fruitwood smoke where mesquite does work. But it is much stronger. They were out of Kalbi so I must return because after tasting other items it will work well, because I make Kalbi and smoke it with cherry or applewood vs. hickory or mesquite. Its like having a Pinot Noir with Korean beef vs the heavier Cabernet Sauvignon, the Pinot Noir pares very well because of the lighter or sweeter marinades in the beef. The duck is worth having but be aware that it is very rich, as all smoked duck is so chose your sides wisely I recommend the Kahumana Greens and smoke fried rice. I had a taste of their smoked spicy pork which has tons of flavor and a good bite of spice. I didn't try the mild but if your pallet doesn't do well with spice I'd definitely get the mild. And the meal would not be complete without those wonderful tasty Guava bars which are based on a short crust recipe not overly sweet but the pleasant taste of Guava. Definitely a must go to place!!! read more

My husband brought home a plate of smoked fish that one of his customers gifted to him. I gotta admit that I didn't know that there were butterfish collars and they looked super strange to me. I immediately looked it up on Yelp and when I discovered that these tasty strange looking fish things were butterfish collars, that was it. They were all mine! I love love love butterfish and this was a whole new butterfish taste experience for me. To my surprise, they taste like smoked heaven! Smoked, moist and buttery! I can't get enough of it. So darn good! Please see pics. Oh yeah, and their smoked salmon is delicious too! read more

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I tried the Kalbi plate and it was delicious. Located in Kalihi with only 4 parking stalls, this hole in the wall eatery is worth the drive. The Kalbi plate was so flavorful and I loved the thick cut kalbi pieces. read more

Guava Smoked - Kal Bi ribs plate. So guuuuddd - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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One of the best foods I've had on the island! We really wanted to try the duck, but they only sold it on certain days. We had the butterfish and spicy pork mixed plate and they were both so delicious! Especially the butterfish collars, they were tender and smoked so well, it was tasty without needing any sauce! Note that this place is on the second floor of the building, and the parking is behind the building and very limited. Not very easy to find, but worth the three reroutes we had to do to get there!! read more

Guava Smoked - Butterfish Collars Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Good thing my phone has GPS. After being away for awhile, I craved some good island grindz. Why do we always put a "z" where there should be an "s"? Newtown Asian Grindz review ring a bell? Moving forward? I looked toward yelp for help. We didn't want to be very far from work so we piled into my car and off we went. Let me tell you this place looks like it could be in the middle of an industrial area. No flashy sign and not a lot of parking stalls but least the menu is simple and prices are reasonable. I like that there are pictures with the associated dish. Not very many tables but at least the place was clean. I got the pork and smoked belly salmon. The smoke pork was tough and dry. I was disappointed but the smoke belly was great. Nice color, great crunch, and packing some serious flavor. I usually get my salmon belly deep fried but here the smoker cooked the salmon to perfection. Overall four stars. Parking is limited to I think five stalls and maybe five tables. I heard and read good reviews on the pork so I'll give it another shot but the salmon is the winner this round. Now excuse me, we gotta head back to work. M read more

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Guava Smoked definitely lives up to its name as it features delicious barbecued meats all with a unique smokiness. We had the pork, duck (only on Wed, Thurs, Sat), kalbi, and butterfish collar plates to share amongst the family. We also ordered a bowl of their Guava Smoked fried rice which is a must have. The butterfish collars were amazing. They may run a little sweet for some people but had excellent texture and of course that signature smokiness. I was pleasantly surprised by the duck as well. I grew up eating BBQ duck from Cantonese places, and found the duck here was familiar but unique with the addition of the smoke. The kalbi and pork were both excellent as well but less on the unique side as you can find great options for these two elsewhere as well. The aforementioned fried rice was fantastic and maybe the most surprising part of my experience. There was plenty of chunks of meat (I think mostly pork?) in the rice but of course the kicker was the delectable smokiness you just don't find commonly elsewhere. Pro-tip: you can sub your two scoops of white or brown rice for two scoops of their delicious fried rice for just 2 bucks. Highly recommended! Service was very friendly as well and they have guava bars that make a great little dessert after your feast. read more

Guava Smoked - The spread: pork, duck, butterfish, and kalbi with a side of fried rice. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I love Guava Smoked! Smoked duck, smoked pork, rich and yummy. However, I do find the quality control is not very consistance, several times my smoke duck is so burn that it is on the dry side, however, if they get it right, it is so yummy. With that being say, I am still a fan and customer that will keep going back, especially for the smoke pork! Parking at the Kalihi location could be a bit tight and only have 4 stalls, if you go there on a busy day, the parking could be full. read more

I wish the meat wouldn't be so charred, probably that's what they think us people would like it to be, maybe I should've said not too well done. Other than that the food is tasty but no cool place to sit down and grind. read more

Guava Smoked - guava smoked chicken plate - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

This place is upstairs and there was a good amount of seating. I have their combination plate. Spicy pork, smoked chicken with fried rice. The fried rice was on point. Great buttery and egg flavor. The chicken is a little dry but still good. Their spicy pork was the best thing I ate there. Smoky, juicy and spicy goodness. I will need to go back and try some of their other bbq. This place made a great first impression. read more

Guava Smoked - Combo plate spicy pork and chicken - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Guava Smoked EVERYTHING please! My husband and I first fell in love with the guava smoked fried rice at the Blaisdell farmers market. So far everything we've had is a winner! The brick and mortar Guava Smoked is located in Kalihi. All things guava smoked can be found here. The restaurant is small with a few tables. We enjoyed the following: Fried rice (5/5) smoky, meaty, umami flavored, perfectly fried rice. The fried rice is dark looking and full of flavor! Smoked marlin (5/5) moist, perfectly smoked fish. The best I've ever had! Loco moco (4/5) flavorful and interesting. Instead of the usual brown gravy, a white "gravy" (bechamel?). The best part of guava smoked is the awesome and friendly service! I appreciated the fact that I was asked if I was ok with the dark parts in the smoked marlin. Since I don't really like those parts, they offered to make a container without dark pieces! Score! Guava Smoked is a hidden gem in Kalihi. Can't wait to return! read more

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Got the beef stew omg one of the best I tasted. Since I got the last scoop didn't have enough meat so they give me spicy smoked meat to compensate for not having enough meat Will go back to try something new. read more

I drive by their location everyday on my way into work..finally had the opportunity to stop in and try their food. I've seen them featured on the Man Fire Food show and it looked so good. Who doesn't like smoked meat right? Came during mid morning so snagged one of the parking spots out front, if you know the area you also know how hard it is to find street parking here. It was about 10:45 am so walked in, ordered and had my food within minutes. Food: The wall of food looked great so I asked what's the most popular here...Spicy Smoked Pork was the answer and sounded great to me. Ordered the plate and had it with a green salad versus mac (hey...#eatingright). I think it was hapa rice too (half brown and half white) so another healthy item..why this plate is almost vegetarian if you don't look at the mound of porky goodness. While advertised as Spicy Smoked Pork, it really wasn't that spicy but had a great smokey depth of flavor. It was delicious! Service: Walk up counter, friendly, fast, helps you with your menu choices, what else could one ask for! Atmosphere: several tables to eat in, bigger inside than what I had thought when driving by. Sitting in the industrial area of Kalihi, not much street parking so just the fact that they had a few stalls was a bonus. I saw a sign saying they had another lot shared with a different business if all of their stalls are taken. If I recall correctly, they only are open between 10 and 2. Value: My plate lunch was $10.51, some of the other plates are either a little more or a little less. These days a $10 plate lunch is the norm and the amount of meat you get is worth the price in my opinion. Overall: Glad I was finally able to stop by, I shall return to try more of their tasty offerings in the future! read more

Guava Smoked - Porky goodness with veggies - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Dear Lord.......this place is AWESOME......ABSOLUTELY loved the Salmon Bellies and Spicy Pork.....I would return to this eatery everytime I visit. read more

Guava Smoked - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Smoke meat 24/7 and not from the freezer. Tasty. Fried rice is unique. I like the spicy they put on it. The kim chee has ginger in it. I don't know how I lived my life this long without Kim chee like that. I'm trying so hard not to buy the containers they sell. I know I won't last and will be taking the drive soon. That Kim chee has a really really nice flavor. Owner and staff are just plain good people. Their friendly faces and voices make the food taste better. I got no problem supporting Hawaii business like this. Down home style and still clean and professional. read more

Tiny portions for the price Okay food Grumpy staff Don't get the butterfish collars. You may get a tablespoon fish. 2 is generous. Won't be back. read more

Parking spots in front are exclusively for patrons... hunted the streets before realizing this... what an adventure finding this place on my way to Honolulu but it was worth it. Main entrance is on a side street. Friendly fast service. 5 tables inside which seat approx 4 people each. Ordered and paid at the counter (credit card is accepted) Got the Mixed plate with chicken and salmon belly .. came out fast (already cooked!?) It was not bad. Salmon belly tasted like oily crunchy fish. I loved the crunchy charred flavor. Went well with greens and rice. Chicken was moist and flavorful. Yum. The chicken is a must try. They had run out of chicken with bone( by 1pm) so I had boneless white meat which would normally be dry and chewy but the marination is just right to keep it moist. (A little chewy but that's probably because the salmon melts in your mouth yum) Half white half brown rice is genius. Glad I tried a scoop with fresh greens. Very accommodating. If you're in the area give it a try :) read more

Guava Smoked - Mixed plate chicken and salmon belly with half white half brown rice scoop and greens! - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

1st place we decided to check out, after our flight. After reading some of the reviews, wanted to give a try. The server gave us samples to try before we ordered. I got the spicy pork with rice, and side of kimchee. The portions were big, and filling. I'm not sure I would visit again, as the food was just OK too me. I'm really big on my food being really hot (temperature wise), so that alone was a let down. read more

we stayed in hawaii for a full week and found this place on the last day and i'm so upset that we didn't find it sooner! It was by far my favorite thing we had this entire trip. I got the beef stew bowl and my boyfriend got the spicy moco loco bowl. When i tell you we were silent while eating because it was so good. I'm not one to eat carrots unless my mom makes it because growing up in a puerto rican household moms food is just cooked perfectly and i have to say the carrots and potatoes were cooked so well they made me question my moms cooking lol the beef was tender enough to pull off easily but still give that meaty pull. The rice and egg were perfect. The owner recommended macaroni salad on the side with it and i typically don't eat macaroni salad but this changed my outlook on it. It was just overall so good. Our flight back to NY was delayed so we stopped back for a quick last meal. Would definitely recommend to anyone and would definitely come back to Oahu just for Guava Smoked. Side mention, the owner was so chill and welcoming. read more

Get a stamp card- 10 stamps gets you a free shirt or hat each stamp = $10 purchase I must live under a rock because only recently did I learn of this place known as Guava Smoked. It was a worth while find. Everything on their menu is "smoked" and very juicy and delicious. A bit pricey but worth its weight in smoke! I have a habit of trying everything on the first go around (it's actually a bad habit of mine as I end up eating with my eyes instead of my tummie) But here goes: 1 order each appetizer style (10 oz portions): smoked pork, chicken, salmon, butterfish collars, duck AND Fried Rice (2 orders) Tab $81 Meats moist and firm. I use the duck as my measure because Duck, prepared without accuracy or attention MAY end up very dry. Guava's preparation left the meat moist, firm and very tasty. Rice? I will have to describe it as "interesting". The rice was flavorable and there was something else in it...I think either a barley or quinoa or something other than rice grains. Whatever it was, it was good. They sell frozen meats as well (turkey tails is my next try). It might be pricey but it would make a good gift if you heading toward the continent. They open at 10 AM. Parking is probably okay (The have a few stalls in front of their entrance) as long as it's not at peak lunch hour in which case, call ahead for take out. Double parking for a few minutes would be doable. If you plan to dine in (which you can) try off peak hours or you will be frustrated with the parking. Credit cards accepted; they have Square! read more

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Ordered two as a gift to family members I wasn't able to celebrate the holidays with. Mark(?) answered the phone the first time I called Guava Smoked Kalihi and was super nice and helpful, even when I had to call back twice with anxious questions from the recipients about storage/heating. *facepalm* Morning pickup was very efficient with staff being super kind to kupuna who arrived to pick up, and staff carried turkeys to her car. Reports were that Turkey was onolicious! Great value! Will purchase from again! read more

The hamburger steak was something different, to me it was hard to eat it looked like a grilled chicken patty the texture was off putting. Not something I would order again. read more

I am convinced Hawaiians love to downplay the locations of their most wonderful mom and pop businesses. They are hidden behind non-descript facades with minimal signage, some in dicey industrial and residential neighborhoods you would expect to support anything but great food. That kind of place draws me in. But, thank goodness for GPS and effusive Yelp friends with taste preferences like mine. As luck would have it, GS was not that far from the airport, and we had just enough time for a lunch stop before we had to say Aloha to the Aloha State. Then it was on to the airport and a mid-flight, complimentary, but nasty airplane meal (but that is another story). I felt vindicated I had already eaten well. Such a great contrast to BBQ I have experienced. GS uses guava wood, hence the name. And they do so using a cold smoke method. The meat remains raw until ordered, when it is finally cooked, not sure if they use a grill top or what. The flavor imparted is very subtle in comparison to the more common, heavier mesquite and hickory woods used on the mainland. I actually liked it very much. The cooked meats we tried were not smothered in sauce. More likely, they were either marinated or given a simple salt rub. We shared a generous order of their popular smoked pork. This cut was possibly de-boned pork steak as it was beautifully moist and tender, a little fat left on for flavor and with tasty burnt pieces I subtly tried to bogart. Once satisfied, we were informed that they sold their meats frozen, uncooked. That was all we needed to know. We bought more pork and some turkey tails, both vacuum packed, and slipped them into our luggage for our trip home to California. TSA would be surprised! They not only survived, they were still partially frozen. My only regret was, the gargantuan turkey tails could have cooked longer than the recommended time, they seemed a little too firm. However, this was an interesting way to share some authentic Hawaiian cuisine with the rest of the family. Truly, another great Hawaiian discovery. This is one of those great little local places you can only hope to find. read more

Guava Smoked - Tiny dining room, very happy customer. - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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Anything smoked is a winner (just like how anything fried is a winner). Guava Smoked is no exception to that rule! I've tried their smoked pork and smoked chicken and they were both smoked to perfection. The only thing needed to complete the package is an ice cold beer. Eat it as a plate with rice, or eat it by itself like you would beef jerky. It's good any way you want it. Catch these guys every Wednesday at the Honolulu Farmers Market at the Blaisdell from 4-7pm. read more

Guava Smoked - Smoked pork on the left, smoked chicken on the right - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

Went on Sat, May 4 , 2024 @ 1245pm. Ordered smoked Mixed plate, Kalibi & chicken. Chicken was dry & salty, Kalibi was more fat than meat, however the kalbi was tasty. I do not regret going there, disappointed, however; I saw the reviews @ 4.5. Although my rating is low, please go and try it out, you may have a better experience. Service was good! read more

So disappointed to write this review. I placed an order online for 2 pupu platters. Paid for it and it was for pick up for today before closing. (2:30-3pm) My husband went there to pick it up and they said the order was cancelled since they didn't have one of the items I picked. They said they called my phone. I checked my phone I had 1 call at 11:45am they didn't leave any message or even call back to say my order was cancelled. So I called them when my husband told me and I wanted to speak to the manager who they handed the phone to Mark. I told them they should of called again or at least left a message so I would of just replaced the meat with another choice they had available. I was so disappointed. Mark actually hanged up the phone on me. I left such a great review and this is the kind of customer service they give. I also told Mark that I left such a great review on yelp and I guess he didn't care. You just lost a great customer. Customer service is #1 in my book I will miss your food but you can't treat people like this. read more

Guava Smoked - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

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My first experience was at the Pearlridge Mall I ordered the mixed plate to try all the smoked meats, I enjoyed everything it was so flavorful I would definitely recommend Guava Smoke if you love to eat slow cooked smoked foods. read more

Who knew so many hidden gems were located near my home area. This is yet another one of the places my supervisor and coworkers like coming to. I just have two words: GUAVA BARS! Those things are like crack. It's so addicting!! Guava smoked not just has a store, they have food trucks and are in some of the events like Blaisdell Wednesday Farmer Market. You'll smell that smoky meat! I had gotten their short rib once but it was tough. I didn't like it. I got the fried rice this time with over easy egg. The fried rice was sooo good, it's made with pork and chicken. Very flavorful. You have the option to order Egg over anything and substitute brown rice or even fried rice for extra charge with any of the orders. read more

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I have a dream of building my own backyard smoker and if I did, what wouldn't I try to smoke in it? But until that day comes, I will continue to buy the Spicy Pork and other goodies from Guava Smoked. They have a Plate Lunch, Ala Carte and Catering Menu, but we usually buy the frozen smoked meats to take to BBQs or camping and even on the plane. They are packed well for travel and will last frozen until you're ready to grill, broil, or fry them. read more

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Got the Smoked Mixed Plate with Smoked Spicy Pork and Smoked Salmon Bellies, Nalo Greens wow! Great stuff! The Smoked Spicy Pork was great with a hint of spicy taste and nice smoke flavor the great part was it wasn't dry love it! The smoked Salmon Bellies were moist and hinting of smoke another Winner! It came with a choice of Mac Salad or Nalo Greens with two scoops of Hapa Rice (brown and white mixed rice) Couple of things I also like about the place is the recyclable paper containers and that they use Waiawi an invasive strawberry Guava plant to smoke their meats being that it was lunch time at work the only thing I was sad about was it would have been awesome with a beer such good stuff! Yeah I'll be back again! read more

Guava Smoked - Smoked Mixed Plate - with Smoked Spicy Pork & Smoked Salmon Bellies, Nalo Greens - Barbeque Near Me - Honolulu, Hawaii

I have been trying to come to Guava Smoked for months now, unfortunately they have extremely limited hours so they would always be closed when I drove by. They operate only from 10am-2pm and they very quickly run out of items so be advised to go earlier rather than later. They are located near sand island on Kalihi street about one block in from Nimitz. I expected the food here to be good, but I was completely blown away by how much it surpassed my expectations. Everything we ordered was excellent. We tried the salmon belly, butterfish and pork and all of them were quite delicious. The salmon especially was fatty, crispy and succulent. The real treat though, was the fried rice. There were only two scoops left when we got there so we all had to share. It was quite possibly the best fried rice I have ever had. It tasted like they took all of the bits leftover after they chopped the smoke meat, threw it in the fried rice and then fried it in the oil drippings from the smoked meat as well. It was just amazing. I will definitely be going back here, and I will hopefully make it there on a Wednesday or Thursday so that I can try the Guava Smoked Duck as well. Overall, this might be the best bbq on the island. Definitely give it a try. read more

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