After a late night Costco run, I was starving for something beyond a hotdog or pizza. I looked on google for a close highly rated place that's not fast food. Louis's Hawaiian BBQ popped up. It's tucked away in a strip mall across from Azusa Pacific. Upon arriving there was no one there but a digital ordering stand. So many choices! I was craving the short rib and that bbq sweet beef. I ordered the Aloha Mix! Do it! It was so good! Is 3 meats with macaroni salad with a choice of white rice or fried rice. Their boxes are fully packed! Also tried chicken katsu, plenty of meat! read more

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I tried to make an online order at 10:30am on Wednesday which the business stated is the opening time but the online orders never worked. I ended up driving to the restaurant at 11:15am hoping I could place my order in person. The door was open and the open sign was even on, but once I walked in a guy in the back told me to "come back later" and stated they weren't open. He even told me to talk to his "boss." I don't understand how you can have the operating hours clearly posted yet turn customers away. Maybe just update your operating hours so it doesn't cause any inconvenience for others? I really wanted to pick up some quick food for a picnic and sadly it didn't happen. In terms of the food, they serve huge portions but I find the rice to taste pretty stale at times and they use heavy oil in all their dishes. I probably won't be supporting this business if there aren't any improvements. Customer service and food quality is going downhill. *After reading reviews it looks like the restaurant changed ownership and the new owners have no clue how to run a business. Customers beware! read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

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The restaurant is small, somewhat disorganized w/monitors displaying additional menu items turned off. But, because of the strong Yelp reviews, we decided to overlook the appearance and give it a try. Unfortunately, things only got worse from there. Tables were randomly placed and sticky. The lady behind the counter seemed unfamiliar w/the menu & struggled to take our order as she repeatedly confirmed our order. We got the Curry Chicken Katsu, Kalua Pork, and White Fish. The food arrived in about 15 minutes, but the Curry Chicken Katsu came w/o the curry. She took the plate back and returned with a tiny side cup of what appeared to be curry sauce but it was refrigerator cold. When we pointed this out, she took the sauce, microwaved it, and returned it with the plastic container visibly warped from the heat. At that point, I honestly didn't know how to react. How does a restaurant think that's acceptable? The other dishes each came with a tiny scoop of mac salad (overly salty) and a large serving of room-tem rice. The Kalua pork was the only decent dish we had. The white fish and katsu chicken both had a mealy texture and overly oily. To add to the chaos, there was an 8-year-old boy--presumably a family member--carrying utensils in from a car outside, stocking shelves behind the counter, and repeatedly dropping them on the floor. It created a very hectic and unprofessional atmosphere. The employee was apologetic, but it was obvious she had no idea what she was doing. After digging deeper into the reviews, we realized the restaurant is under new ownership. Based on our experience, the new owners are simply not ready to serve customers. I rarely leave negative reviews, but this was one of the worst restaurant experiences I've had. I'd recommend staying away until they figure things out. read more

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The place is located off foothill and Cerritos in Azusa across from Azusa Pacific. It is small inside but does have at least 4 tables. I saw the reviews on Yelp but I wanted to try it myself and my family, I ordered the family meal - 3 meats : beef short ribs, teriyaki beef and sweet and sour chicken; 1 app : chicken wings ; 2 sides : rice and macaroni salad. I wasn't sure how many it would feed so I ordered chicken fried rice, beef yakitori and a chicken teriyaki/ katsu plate. Everything was so good and freshly made. My family - grandkids are fussy but they really enjoyed everything. You know hard it is to feed kids especially vegetables but these dishes were a hit with them all! Excellent for a family of 5 adults and 3 children- we still have enough for tmws lunch! read more

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I had a good experience at Louis's Hawaiian BBQ (Azusa). I ordered the Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce ($12.99). It's HUGE portions, well-prepared, and satisfying! I left full & happy. I arrived at Louis's Hawaiian BBQ (Azusa) on Tuesday (around 10:54AM). Parking is bad. The private lot is busy and cramped. Luckily, I found an open spot. Customers can order at the self-service kiosk or counter. Staff is professional and hardworking. Staff also happily answered my questions. According to Staff, the Lunch Special offers less food than the ordinary menu. My meal took 11 minutes and 44 seconds. Good pace. I appreciated the Chicken Katsu with Curry Sauce ($12.99). The Chicken Katsu is very crisp and crunchy while not being too dry. The rice and macaroni salad are clean and tasty. And the portions are very BIG! This affordable meal can easily feed two people. There's also genuine effort in this food. If I had to nitpick, the curry sauce is a little too salty, but it's comforting. Regarding ambiance, Louis's Hawaiian BBQ (Azusa) is clean and cramped. There's four shiny tables and one counter. There's also no restroom; rather, there's a bottle of hand sanitizer near the kiosk. I appreciated the clean windows and well-swept floors. There's still visible passion in this small business. Overall, I enjoyed my experience at Louis's Hawaiian BBQ (Azusa). It's refreshing discovering a Hawaiian BBQ location with integrity. If you're searching for affordable, large portions, this is an easy recommendation. 4.6 out of 5 read more

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I wanted to try a new food spot and decided to take a chance on them. I ordered a teriyaki chicken plate with white rice and macaroni salad as sides. Everything was delicious, I will definitely come back here again recommended it to others. 10/10 (forgot to take a picture because I TORE that plate up) Update : bought some again was craving it so bad, here's a picture of the chicken teriyaki plate with macaroni and white rice! read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Teriyaki Chicken plate with white rice and Macaroni Salad - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

This was a tiny hole in the wall mom and pop shop that my boyfriend had found. He took me as his second time and I got to say, initial thoughts were "I'm a little skeptical..." due to the location next to a liquor store. I was caught off guard on how clean the place was. We love hawaii and have been a few times, so the menu select I learned two things that night: 1) Never judge a book by its cover. 2) Have more faith in my boyfriend's taste in choices of restaurants Hospitable service from the lady and had given us free drinks. This visit was a while ago. So might need to come back for and updated review. read more

NOT HAWAIIAN FOOD! Ishould have checked the latest reviews. Disappointed on both the bbq chicken and katsu chicken plate. Fired rice was old and crunchy, Mac salad didn't resemble or taste like hawaiian. The kicker is that the bbq chicken was stir fried in pieces and there was no katsu sauce for the katsu chicken. Definitely not coming back. read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Supposedly the bbq chicken plate. (Tasted a little like curry and not like any other hawaiian bbq I have ever had) - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

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Flavors were so good in comparison to other Hawaiian bbq spots, but there were certain things that dropped the ratings for me. I started eating my chicken and beef bowl and realized how much the bowl is full of rice. There's not a lot of meat and for the price it is, wasn't exactly worth it. The aloha plate caused a family member to have diarrhea, which I saw in a previous review as well. One and done for us here. read more

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Louis's Hawaiian BBQ is a nice little mom and pop joint. I found them searching on Yelp while I was checking out areas to each during lunch time. The location is neighboring to the well known Louie's Liquor in Azusa. Louis's Hawaiian operates with kiosk ordering right when you enter. The staff is kind, but there is a bit of a language barrier. Nonetheless, I felt welcomed the entire visit. After I ordered, the food was delivered quickly. They had mini bowl options for around $10-11. My order was the chicken katsu curry mini bowl which came with rice and mac salad. My first thought were WOW. The mini bowl seemed like a regular size in comparison to the portions served. The bowl came with a side container of curry which paired well. When you pay $10, but the food looks like you can easily have paid more, then its a great place in my book. I highly recommended Louis's in Azusa if you want a Hawaiian food for an affordable price point. They are a solid 4/5 for me and I hope more customers by to eat. read more

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We are so sad.We used to give the family meal deal from this place and enjoyed it.It was good for ourselves.And our three young children.But now they were under new ownership.We just ordered it and we're completely disappointed.The fish was all chopped up and the beef is bland and so is the chicken.Do not order from this place anymore. read more

Great food! Closes I've found to actually being in Hawaii. Service was fast and accurate. Laid back atmosphere which is what you expect.

The chicken katsu was not as good as it used to be. The mac salad was kinda runny. I think they've changed cooks recently. Not for me.

This place exceeded my expectations. Great lunch specials and fair prices. The portions were large and fed my family well. Flavors tasted very authentic for Hawaiian food. The Max salad was a hit. read more

If you're looking for really good and decently priced Hawaiian food in the Azusa area, this place is it!! It's conveniently located right across from Azusa Pacific University. The place is clean w plenty of seating. My 3rd time here tonight and i see now that this place does not get the traffic it deserves. The cashier does not speak English well, so it takes a long minute to place my order. However, she is always super nice and friendly. I've had the chicken & beef combo and chicken katsu, and tonight I tried the short ribs plate which was deliciously marinated. I love the little tiny cup of peanuts they give as a side. The prices here are much lower compared to other Hawaiian bbq spots I've been to. Let's support local businesses and show this restaurant some love!!! Food is delicious, portions are big, so I'm definitely coming back here when I'm craving Hawaiian food, and you should too, if you're ever in this area!! read more

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Ordered for take out and it def exceed our expectations! We got the mixed bbq plate, mini curry chicken plate and chicken musubi. The mixed bbq plate comes with beef, chicken, and kabli. Each plate comes with rice , Mac salad and veggies. The meats were all very tender and had a good bbq flavor. The Mac salad had bits of tuna mixed in and was flavorful. They packed all the sauces on the side which was great for me since I am not a sauce person. Overall we would def order again from this place because everything we had was great! read more

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Was driving by and decided to try. First off they have a kiosk for ordering. The kiosk was simple to use and made payment easy. I made my order for dine in and of course my order was prepared for take out. Not a big deal. I ordered a couple of appetizers for my first time. Spam Musubi and fried chicken wings. The Order came with a few sauces, hot sauce, sweet and sour and a homemade sauce which was also sweet. The fried wings were hot out of the fryer and a great crisp and a good balance of saltiness and crunch. The Musubi was also very good and tasted fresh. The food took a little longer than expected since I was the only one eating at the time but it wasn't too bad of a wait. I will definitely go back and try a plate lunch. Prices are reasonable, and although the food I ordered didn't blow me away it was fresh, made to order and was very good. Give them a try! read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Receipt for Dine In - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

So bad and ugly restaurant, incredible worst food and service . suggest you don't go to this store. Bad smelling in air and dirty table. Never go there again. read more

I was craving their food this past Friday so I went to buy some food there about 6:30pm. The hours on their site stated they are open but when I got there the lights were off and doors were locked. Are they still in business?? read more

They are under new ownership and changed the whole recipe to their food. We ordered the mix plate and it taste like curry!!! Nothing to what is used to taste like. It was so disappointing. The chicken curry also wasn't great and the sauce they give you is a pack of honey. Won't be coming back. So sad. We loved supporting our local businesses but this was a flop. read more

Came here after the renaissance fair in Irwindale, hungry and ready to chow down. We were able to place our order through a kiosk and received two free canned drinks due to meeting a certain amount paid. That was nice! Sat down and waited for our food which did not take too long, maybe 15 mins. Everything was hot and portions were plenty. The kalua pork doesn't taste like the ones we're used to but it was still good. It was more of a Chinese version which reminded me of my mom's cooking. The lady there was super sweet and never rushed us. Most people who came in after us, placed togo orders, but we dined in because it was hot outside and they had the A/C running. The place was clean overall and had casual interior. Great spot to stop by if you're in the area. All our food cost about $53. read more

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It seems like every time I visit, the meal is just slightly different. Today, all of the protein was cut into bite sized pieces. They might be velveting the chicken and beef to improve the texture. I'm not complaining. Better nice and soft than full of tendon and cartilage. Whatever recipe or place they're sourcing their Mac salad from is delicious. I usually dislike Mac salad but it's always great here. Not a big fan of the fried rice profile. Reminded me of Saturday Chinese school. They used dark soy sauce for the uniform color. Edible. Nostalgic. Lacking in any other feature of fried rice like carrots, peas, bites of egg. Think this might be my last time for the Aloha Mix. I'm chasing the distinct memory of my very first plate but it seems further and further away. Kinda wonder if they switched owners or chefs. I'll be back for the fried chicken. read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Aloha BBQ Mix - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

Have been coming for a few months now. Everything I have tried has been really good from the Katsu, the fried fish,l(reminds me of the lunch special sole fried fish plate at ABC cafe in Monterey park), chicken plate, etc. I tried the General Chow's the other day and it's really good! Love their macaroni salad. Generous portions. Friendly owners. Nice little local gem read more

Food is very unhealthy, fried, full of sugar. Obesity. Diabetes......................

We stopped in for lunch. The dining area was very clean and smelled delicious! We were delighted at the drink selection, the lychee Hawaiian sun is our go-to. Our group's favorite dish was the barbecue chicken. The macaroni salad was divine. The amount of food given in the combo plates sent us home with so much leftovers, which we will enjoy for dinner. The service was quick and thorough, and with a kind smile. read more

Great parking, easy access, friendly staff, nice clean venue. The food smelled and tasted amazing. Reasonable price. Large portion. read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Seafood soup for $9.59 - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

Terrible service and food. Gave us cold curry cause in a small container. When we asked for warm, she literally placed it in their microwave and handed it back to us in the deformed container. I believe the restaurant just changed ownership, and the current owners have never run a restaurant before. read more

The food was priced well and tasted amazing :D the smell was enough to make me hungry The lady at the cashier was very patient as well and she made the experience much better read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken katsu bowl with curry sauce and a side of macaroni salad - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

Had the chicken katsu & I will buy again. Meat was lean, proportions are generous, & breaded well done. The macaroni was also very good. Looking forward to try other menu items. Give it a try! read more

Food was super tasty, we had the crunchy fried fish, bbq chicken, fried chicken wings, mac salad, white rice, and 2 different masubis, spam and chicken katsu, delicious. Order came with complimentary Hawaiian drinks and water cup. Restaurant is cute, decorated with a fun beachy mural on the wall and chairs for about 15 diners to eat in. Hubby and son agreed with me. Everything was hot, delicious and well balanced. Can't think of anything bad to say, so son says we should give 5 stars/ I have to agree lol. We'll be back! Thanks! read more

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This food was SO good. Hot and fresh and very tasty. Food was done quick, but to order. I can't wait for our next visit.

Such a delicious Hawaiian bbq spot! Really small spot, service is on point. Bbq chicken is so good! So is katsu. 10/10 recommend

Great service, very nice at the register and even better food. A vibe walking in. Will come again

Tried this place last night for the first time, I have been craving Hawaiian BBQ and usually go to Ono. Let me just say this is now my Hawaiian bbq spot, delicious and I loved their macaroni salad, prices were good and they cook your food to order. Of course the food is going to take a little while but it's all worth it with how fresh and flavorful everything was and they have a pretty good size dining area that's nice and clean. The service was nice, the lady at the register was very kind and patient when I was trying to decide. read more

Hawaiian is always a good choice when you're hungry because of the large portions you get. We ordered 2 Aloha BBQ Mix and 2 Mixed Seafood & Chicken plates to-go an hour before closing last night. The cashier was really nice and the food delicious. I didn't know that there was a promotion that gave us a free appetizer (fried cream cheese wontons) and two canned Hawaiian Sun non-carbonated beverages when you order over $60 - so that was a nice surprise. They also have an accumulated meal card where you get a free combo plate after 8 visits. The place is meant more for take-out than dine-in and is located near the historic Route 66. Definitely worth trying. read more

First time here. The food was good, the service was excellent. We got a free Hawaiian drink with our purchase. The Mac salad was delicious. Definitely want to return and try other menu items. read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - Kalua Pork - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

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Had to try this place 4 times. Ordered the Aloha BBQ Mix and Spam Musubi, my personal go-to's from other Hawaiian restaurants. The mac salad is ALWAYS delicious, chicken katsu is always on point, and the service is always worth the wait prepping that hot fresh food! Quiet ambiance, but can get lively with the right people. So glad this is down from my house, I will ALWAYS be a returning customer! read more

I enjoyed the food at Louis's Hawaiian BBQ. I ordered the BBQ beef mini meal and for being tagged as mini the portions were hearty and plenty. The Mac Salad was so good! Not undressed or overly dressed it was just right! I will definitely be back for more. read more

Louis’s Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ Beef mini meal - Barbeque Near Me - Azusa, California

I love Hawaiian food so had to try this place. Ambiance is ok. Decor is good. Tried a few combination dishes. They were good and tasty. Rice is jasmine rice. I think you will like the food. The staff doesn't speak English so use the kiosk. Definitely try it. read more

Um, no. This is NOT Hawaiian. Its Chinese food trying to immitate it BADLY. All the condiments taste like a 4th grader experimented "making up" teriyaki sauce, island dipping sauces etc. Cute, but a total failure. They all went straight into the garbage. The masubi is a joke.. wrong rice, too big, sloppy falling apart on the seam - NO sauce, bland. The teriyaki chicken was old dry and looked NOTHING like the pics. That is NOT mahi mahi in the seafood combo! Dried up, chewy, overly battered, previously frozen garbage. Too much breading on the shrimp. Lies. We refuse to give our money to lying cheats that can't communicate properly in English, either. Avoid! PS For the clueless reviewers giving 5 stars....wow! Makes sense youd like this kind of garbage when you dont know the difference between mac n cheese and macaroni salad! LOL! read more