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    Hawaiian BBQ Express

    4.5 (227 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Seafood
    Closed 11:00 am - 8:00 pm

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    BBQ Chicken & Beef
    Rue M.

    My husband just had an outpatient surgery at an area hospital, and in the recovery room the bland food would not do! Since he had no dietary restrictions, I decided to grab him something close by and this place was a perfect option! I ordered at the counter from very friendly staff who brought the food out and packaged hot within minutes! Faster than most popular chain drive thrus! It's pretty much set up as a carry out, yet there are a couple tables and chairs than seem to function more for waiting than for dining in. (Read: not for date night to impress!) I ordered the chicken and beef combo for under $20 with tax -- which was like a mountain of tender and well seasoned meat with a flavorful cooked vegetable medley and macaroni salad as sides. I really appreciated that the sides were substantial, and not used as filler in exchange for less protein. Hubby loved it and he was the envy of the nurses station, as the aroma of good homestyle food is hard to ignore! And I was so very thankful able to give my husband a great tasting and satisfying meal for his recovery and at a very reasonable price! Pro tip: For moderate eaters, two people can share one order and be quite satisfied! In the case of hubby, it lasted him for two meals and I could spend more time caring for him :) Thank you Hawaiian BBQ express!

    Chicken Katsu w/ rice
    Desirae C.

    The food was very ono. Every dish came in generous Hawaiian portions with plenty of sauce and a lot of rice. The vegetables were cooked but still crisp, and the meat was made with really good cuts. The rice was cooked perfectly too. Mahalo on the amazing spam musabi! Great experience all around.

    Alison G.

    I had been craving some Hawaiian barbecue, macaroni salad in particular. I stopped by Hawaiian BBQ Express for dinner (with plenty left over to take for work tomorrow!). I ordered my food to go: #1 combo-Hawaiian BBQ chicken, steamed rice, macaroni salad and steamed veggies. I ordered sides: macaroni salad, steamed veggies. I appreciate the friendly service. My food was brought to me once ready to go. The inside decor of the restaurant was bright and cherry. It was decorated with bright orange paint, surfboard and Hawaiian knick knacks. There's also photos of their drinks. The restaurant is small in size, but, still room for tables if you wish to dine inside. The food did not disappoint! The Hawaiian BBQ chicken was tender and full of flavor. The rice was not at all sticky. The macaroni salad was so good! The steamed veggies, could have been steamed a bit longer. But, overall I was able to eat them. This was a meal definitely well made and well spent! Can't wait to eat more for lunch tomorrow! Thank you Hawaiian BBQ Express! I will come visit again sometime! :)

    Spam Musubi (2pcs)
    Sandra P.

    I ordered takeout and was impressed with how quickly everything was ready. The food was excellent full of flavor, generous portions, and really satisfying Hawaiian BBQ. The service was friendly and welcoming, and even just stopping in for pickup I noticed the atmosphere inside was warm and inviting. Overall, a great spot for delicious Hawaiian BBQ. I'll definitely be back!

    All gone!
    Nic A.

    Food is good here. Best in Vacaville in my opinion. Service is okay. I like it. I come back every once in a while.

    Hamburger Steak w Gravy Plate
    Aga O.

    Hawaiian BBQ Express is an excellent choice to fill up on some delicious Hawaiian themed rice plates. We ordered via GrubHub for delivery 3 classic favorites. Plates are pretty standard; flavors are mild, esp on the veggies so keep the shoyu close by in case you need a dab or two. We have ordered in-person before and have always received friendly service! It's a small, quick order at the counter and eat at the table type. Easy, convenient, and it is fast food. We always enjoy meals here, portions are large, expect left overs...it's nice they have a delivery options. Mahalo HBE!

    Curry Chicken Katsu w/ Curry
    Jovilei G.

    I really enjoyed the garlic shrimp. There was some kind of breading on the shrimps and cooked with a good amount of chopped garlic and onions. The steamed vegetables underneath were a good pair. My boyfriend got the curry chicken katsu, which he liked but we were surprised that the curry tasted a lot like Thai curry. In comparison to L&L, the macaroni salad and spam musubi were ok. The rice in the spam musubi was a little mushy and the sauce was kind of lacking in flavor. I'd still come back here to try other things since they have a lot of different food options.

    I got a RICE BOWL-BBQ Chicken, all veggies no rice! Portion is on point and it smells & taste so delicious!! I would order this again!

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    Our go to Hawaiian BBQ! Best in town! The workers here are so kind. Food is delicious!

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    Great little spot for Hawaiian food with decent prices. They're closed on Tuesday, but it's no biggie. Decent service and very prompt.

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    The food is always great, they ask if you are military (I don't usually ask for a discount) and the staff is always super courteous.

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    Best Hawaiian barbecue in town! Love the teriyaki chicken and grilled shrimp. Large portions and always fast.

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