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    Hilo Hawaiian BBQ

    3.2 (205 reviews)
    InexpensiveHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed • 11:30 am - 8:00 pm

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    HILO HAWAIIAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Dogs allowed
    Good for kids

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    Matt M.

    We usually come here when in the area and crave some Bbq chicken and Spam Wasabi. Today we ordered for entire family and ordered some of the same food other Hawaiian restaurant's have. We got Bbq chicken, Bbq Beef and Chicken Katsu. The family meal also came with rice and Mac salad. The portions was smaller than others but it was enough for 4-5 people. Place is clean, has restrooms and enough tables to dine in. For a small plate it's worth it and moderate as far as price. If you're going for a family meal maybe go somewhere else you might get more for the money.

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    Tanya M.

    We came here last week to pick up the family meal deal. It is a good deal and comes with a lot of food (rice, veggie, mac salad and 3 protein) and we also order two orders of spam musubi comes with two pieces in each order. It was my first time getting the family meal deal and compared to another place this one is just ok for the portion. It was just enough for four people. Everything was packaged up nicely too. I do know their mini meals and regular sized meals are very generous portions.

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    Liann A.

    My dad was craving short ribs and this is one of the closer Hawaiian spots in American Canyon. We came here on a Sunday afternoon for lunch and it was empty, they cook and prepare your food as you order. It wasn't busy and our food came out fresh. I personally like short ribs, the side sauce made it a little more tasty, came with rice and their macaroni salad is just ok to me. My mom go the seafood combo plate which comes with shrimp, fish, calamari, and chicken. It was fresh. I don't think I've tried their spam masubis here but I think it's a competitor to L&L in Vallejo. This location has been here for many years so I'm glad to see it still thriving in this plaza close to super Wal mart. There's plenty of parking! You can also choose to sit outside, there are tables and you can order online, at the kiosk, or online.

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    Alaric S.

    hilo hawaiian bbq is quiet now a days! love coming here with family! no frills! service is good and the food was perfectly fine!

    Teriyaki and Katsu chicken
    Don H.

    Surprisingly good for Hawaiian fast food at a fair price. Their traditional style dishes were delicious and it's a nice change from Panda. The service was great and we got our orders in a timely manner.

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    Good Hawaiian food and fast service. Good Hawaiian food and fast service. Good Hawaiian food and fast service.

    Chicken combo: katsu & bbq chicken
    Cindy N.

    It seems this place has gone downhill quite a bit over the years. My son was craving spam musubi and we were nearby so I figured why not. I got him the $9.99 chicken katsu bowl, comes with a can of soda so not a bad deal. He liked it, no complaints. I got the chicken combo for $10.99 +.50 up charge for double mac. Food was ok, but I remember it being better and their cabbage used to be really good, now it's just crunchy and greasy for no reason. Spam musubi was disappointing and skimpy on the spam (Quickly has way better spam musubi) but $5.75 for 2 pieces was not a bad price compared to other places. Service was ok, I like the free lemon water dispenser on the side. I may give this place another chance in the future. Hopefully I was just there at a bad time.

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    Rebecca L.

    I ordered the chicken combo. I ordered online which made it a lot easier. You have the option to opt out of the standard two scoops of rice and one scoop of Mac and change it to whatever combo you like to all rice/Mac or half and half (additional pricing based off of choice). I did get more bbq chicken than katsu which was about three thighs of bbq chicken to the one in a half of katsu chicken. The sauce they give you isn't much at all. It's half of the standard to go size of most restaurants and they weren't filled to the top. Their teriyaki sauce wasn't my favorite and wasn't really sweet. I didn't like it at all so I didn't even bother with it. Although the chicken thighs were juicy and flavorful enough I didn't need a sauce. Katsu sauce was better.

    Loco Moco - actually got the hamburger with gravy but was gifted hubby's egg. Best hamburger and gravy around. Ono
    Bee D.

    My favorite location for authentic delicious hamburger steak with gravy. Unlike other local spots, the gravy has a nice consistency and flavor. The hamburger patty is hand formed and not pre made. As of today they have closed the dining room, but are serving to go orders. You can use your smartphone or their tablet on the counter. There are a few tables out in the patio.

    Hilo doors locked and closed without notice during open hours. Hours posted on google are also different from what is known currently.

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    ---------------Delicious. Wish they would add more broccoli to the plates though! -----------------------

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    Food is delicious, fresh and made to order. Nice place to sit and eat. Service is okay .

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    1 year ago

    10/10 teriyaki chicken with fried rice and crab lagoon so good comes fresh and hot thank you

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    2 years ago

    Best Hawaiian BBQ around. There Teriyaki chickens and macaroni is the best. The employees are always happy and greet with a smile.

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    The prices are high and the portions are skimpy. I stopped going here and would rather get L&L delivered to my house instead.

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    5 years ago

    4 stars for their pork and shrimp potstickers. Well seasoned and a whole shrimp included.

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    4 years ago

    It was pretty good. I would recommend the masubi. Everything else is just kind of...blah.

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    Garçon, will you be bringing back your hamburger steak and loco Moco? Yours was the best in the area. Best hamburger (hand formed) and best gravy. So sad to see it off the menu. Can you bring it back?

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    2.4(270 reviews)
    3.9 mi
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    Every so often, only Hawaiian barbecue will satisfy the craving, and while passing through Vallejo,…read moreL&L Hawaiian Barbecue was an easy choice. I ordered the BBQ Chicken plate and swapped the rice for an extra serving of macaroni salad. I usually go with the mini, but for only about $3 more, the regular plate at $13.50 was an excellent value, with more than enough food for one meal. The BBQ chicken was the star of the plate, juicy, flavorful, and finished with a beautifully caramelized glaze that delivered just the right balance of sweetness and char. The macaroni salad was fresh and creamy, though not quite as sweet as I've enjoyed at other L&L locations, which is simply my personal preference. Most guests would probably never notice the difference. I also appreciated the finely shredded cabbage, which added a crisp, fresh contrast to the richness of the meal, different from other locations where it is steamed leafs. I'm glad I dined in because my plate initially arrived without the teriyaki and katsu sauces. I enjoy alternating between the two with each bite, and one quick request was met with friendly smiles as both sauces were promptly brought to the table. The restaurant was clean, the service was warm and efficient, and there was a steady stream of customers throughout my visit, a good sign that this location has earned a loyal following. If you're looking for generous portions, excellent value, friendly service, and a satisfying taste of the islands, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue in Vallejo is definitely worth the stop.

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    4.0 mi
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    We came here on a sunday evening and got seated quickly! Staff was fast and nice. We had a large…read moreparty and they let us stay past closing to finish eating. They had really good prices on rolls and it tasted good too. I got the dragonfly and matsuri roll. Both were yummy. The matsuri roll was good and had a lot of components to try, which was a bit too much for me but others may like. Miso soup was freshly made. Note: they did run out of rice before closing and had to turn some people away

    I rarely leave negative reviews, but our experience here was unacceptable…read more While dining with our 9-month-old baby, a man who appeared to be a friend of the owner became irritated by normal baby noises, turned around, and told my infant to "shut the f*** up." As a parent, I was shocked and upset. I immediately brought the situation to the owner's attention, expecting him to address the behavior or at least show some concern. Instead, he laughed and sarcastically asked if he should call the police. There was no apology, no attempt to handle the situation professionally, and no concern for the fact that a customer had just verbally attacked a baby. What made the situation even more disturbing was that another couple nearby overheard everything and complained to the server, questioning why that man was still being allowed to remain and receive service after speaking to a child that way. Even other customers recognized how inappropriate the behavior was. I understand that not everyone enjoys being around children, but no parent should be treated this way, and no business owner should laugh off behavior like this. A restaurant's response to unacceptable conduct says a lot about its values, and this experience made it clear that customer respect is not a priority here. Because of how this situation was handled, I will never return and cannot recommend supporting this business

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