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    Hauula BBQ

    4.2 (97 reviews)
    ModerateKorean, Barbeque

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    HAUULA BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Good for kids
    Good for groups
    Outdoor seating

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    Viviane N.

    Best food in the Island They are amazing Friendly and the food, OMG is incredible I am so in love If you go to Oahu North Shore , stop by

    BBQ chicken & Beef Bulgogi
    Tab S.

    Dynamite! Clean! Food full of flavor. BBQ outside on charcoal . Very generous portions. If you pass by this place you're missing out. Fast service and very friendly .

    The worst mix kalbi and meat Jin plate ever
    Carrie G.

    Literally the WORST Korean bbq plate lunch I've ever had. The only redeeming thing about it was the kalbi was tasty. Otherwise it was terrible. We got the mixed kalbi and meat jun plate which was ~$20 before tip. The meat jun was tough and cold like it had been precooked earlier and barely warmed up. The veggies were the worst. I should have known something was off when the ban Chan wasn't on display and I didn't get to choose my sides. What I got served was watery, unseasoned cold canned corn. Bland kim chee (most likely from Costco, definitely not homemade or good quality) and plain Mac salad. As in, no mayo, salt or pepper, just plain noodles with a few shreds of carrots. The kalbi was bbq'd outside fresh upon ordering and the quality of the meat was good and the seasoning was also on point. Service was very nice and friendly which is why I think the reviews are so good bc there's no way the high reviews are based on food. As a local, I get irritated when I get caught in tourist traps like this so I'm sharing this review not to harm this nice small business but they really need to try harder.

    Spicy Pork - comfort food to the max
    Weston W.

    Where to start? Korean BBQ at its best! Service was fast, friendly and food was awesome. Portions are generous and the larger plates can definitely feed two. We tried the Bulgogi, spicy pork, bbq chicken, garlic shrimp & short ribs. Everything was hot, tasty and filling. Rice was perfectly cooked. Forget the shrimp trucks... having been to at least 3 of the best on this island I'd rather go back here. Very well kept place and true Aloha vibe here!

    Don't miss the location, look for signs
    Charlene S.

    OMG, rolled into this small local BBQ. Ordered from sweet lady, with a wonderful personality. Outside was the chef barbecuing (smelled delicious) ordered immediately and within short time we were served. All were delicious with generous portions. We will be back!!!!!

    Kalbi and chicken plate
    Hanna K.

    We were headed back to Waikiki from the Polynesian Culture Center and saw the sign for some Korean food. It was also raining so it was perfect to stop to grab some dinner. It is a small place that has a grilling tent out on the parking lot. That is where they grill their meats that give the perfect chargrilled flavor. Their kalbi was good with not too much fat but a lot of meat and the chicken was super moist and Smokey. It came with corn (from the can), macaroni (a bit oily) and kimchee (nice and spicy and fresh). Very tasty little place! The owner was also super interesting. Doesn't seem too friendly but super friendly haha. Meaning, he didn't smile but was very kind and checked in on each table. So don't be afraid to talk to him! He said he was from LA~ Most food items came in to go boxes but if you order soup, that came in a huge bowl (unless you specifically ask for it to go). When you leave, you just leave it on the table and he will clean the table.

    BBQ Chix plate
    M S.

    BBQ Chix I love the hibachi BBQ taste. Not to happy with the Mac salad, but everything else made up for it! Love the fact that it's cooked with charcoal grill! Delish

    Short Ribs
    Lucia O.

    Place was amazing!!! Staff very friendly, food was fresh made, and clean location felt like home. We had the BBQ Kalbi and the Butter Garlic Shrimp Pasta Spicy. We totally recommend when visiting.

    BBQ chicken plate

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    Food is tasty but customer service is bad. The lady that takes your order is very unfriendly.

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