i actually haven't eaten in person yet, but i've ordered from doordash a couple times now and everything i've tried is a hit!!! definitely recommend the garlic shrimp plate and the katsu/bbq combo plate. the sides are always well done as well, ranging from the mac salad and rice to the bed of cabbage. read more

I called in an order around lunch time for pickup, and unfortunately the customer service was not good at all. From the moment I walked in, the girl at the front did not seem friendly or welcoming. I honestly felt uncomfortable even asking for condiments because of the attitude, but I finally did and she still seemed irritated while helping me. The disappointing part is the food itself was actually really good. The spam musubi rolls were a hit with both me and the kids, and the Kalua pork was flavorful and delicious. I hate leaving reviews like this because I know everyone has bad days, but customer service really makes a difference for me. Sadly, I probably won't return based on that experience alone. read more

I ordered the chicken katsu curry mini and it was a very good amount of food for being "mini". I wish it came with a bit more curry, but I'm not mad since it is a chicken dish. I love the mac salad it came with. We also got the hawaiian bbq chicken and it was very yummy, similar to teriyaki chicken I think. I feel like I would get flavor fatigue if I got that one, but it was still so good. Service was fast, waited less than 10 minutes for our food. read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken Katsu Mini, C1. Hawaiian Bbq Chicken - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

This place is normally good when I go! The price is pretty good for the amount of food that you get. I normally get the chicken plate. It comes with rice and mac salad. However, this time I decided to try the beef. The beef had good flavor, but I found a lot of gristle, which was a little disappointing. However, this is the best Hawaiian bbq that I've found in Houston so far! read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Casual and easy access for my Mom, she uses a walker. Ordered B3 pulled pork, H2 Hawaiian BBQ mix. Mom did not like her pulled pork so we traded. Agree B3 pulled was not very good. H2 Hawaiian BBQ mix was good. Their macaroni salad was tasty and recommended. Service was good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Place was clean.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Would we come back? Sure, yes. read more

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Found this on Yelp and decided to go with the husband for a Lil Thursday date night... [[HIGHLIGHT]]Walked in and no one was there so I was a Lil hesitant at first but me and the hubster d Said let's just try it anyway[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] So walked straight to the register and was greeted by Ms Thamara...who was so sweet She asked if it was our first time we said yes and she gave us her suggestions So my husband had the H6 which is a combo of Chicken and grilled fish which looked good and the fish was nice...I decided on the H2 which was beef and chicken...was nice as well...both came with steamed white rice steamed cabbage and macaroni salad(not too fond of that but it reminded the husband of home..Jamaica) so overall the food was good the drink..Joe's Tea was real good and [[HIGHLIGHT]]it was just a nice Lil sit down and talk vibe...the decor was cute and was very clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]]....would definitely go back read more

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Love their Hawaiian chicken and the macaroni salad. Great service and amazing food! I highly recommend trying Maika'i, you will love it!

We were craving Hawaiian food so we drove from Sugar Land to be here and it was worth it. We ordered the 2x Hawaiian BBQ mix and the Chicken Katsu mini for the kid, extra scoop of macaroni salsa, extra side of spam Musubi. It was delicious! read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - H2. Hawaiian Bbq Mix - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

I called in to make a pick up order & whoever the male was that picked up the phone call was being very rude because he couldn't get our order right. Although we remained calm & kept explaining the order to him he was talking back in a very rudely manner. read more

We usually really like this spot . I had a Katsu Sandwich that was delicious. However I also ordered a BBQ Chicken & Beef platter and my daughter a bbq beef mini . Mine had mac and hers was all rice . We both did not eat the steak because it had a chemical taste and smell . To me it smelt like finger nail polish remover . I'm not sure if i will come back . It may be a one time thing but for the amount of money I spent im Not sure it's worth taking the chance again . Like I said we come here multiple times and I have never had this experience so this time around is pretty disappointing. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Girl at the front was very nice and helpful and the eating area inside was very clean .[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I did a call in and picked up the order at the restaurant. read more

I met someone from the islands that recommended this place, it is LEGIT!!! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The vibe and the food are on point.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] My second home is in the islands and this definitely is as close as it gets for good quality Hawaiian food. Staff are super friendly too! I'll definitely be back! read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Quick place to eat in small plaza of restaurants. Maika'i gives you a LOT of food. Me and my boyfriend both agreed it was a lot of food for what it cost and we both took leftovers home. The katsu chicken was a breaded and fried chicken, they slice it. It was my favorite of the two I got. I also got bbq chicken. The teriyaki sauce is good too. They offer canned Hawaiian juices. The meal came with a lot of rice, macaroni salad and cabbage. Service was quick and everything was fresh. read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Katsu chicken and BBQ chicken combo - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

If i could leave zero i would. I walked in to a very rude lady at the counter. I had placed an order online and they claimed they didn't have it even though I had my receipt for my order. She kept saying there was nothing she could do but I'm pretty sure it was sitting on the shelf behind her. Waste of my time. read more

[[HIGHLIGHT]]Great food, prices , service , clean place.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] I'd rate the meal a 9/10 my teriyaki was great tasting , cabbage was nicely soaked in the sauce , and the macaroni side was pretty good. I would give the whole thing a 10 but you only get two scoops of rice. Just not enough. But I'd definitely go there again ! read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Teriyaki Chicken Mini Meal - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

I love their bbq chicken. At times it can be stringy, not sure why, but i love the flavor. I always order extra mac salad, but their rice is equally as good. It's not regular white rice...better. My husband gets the chicken katsu and it can be a hit or miss with the tenderness. Overall, I do like this place. read more

I love the BBQ combo, the chicken combo, and the chicken katsu plates from here. You can't go wrong with any of the selections from their menu, really. We have ordered to-go here on multiple occasions, as well as dining in. Both experiences were fantastic and the food were consistently good every time. There are more than ample portions of protein, rice, and their pasta sides. The sauces are delicious, but the food is just as good without them. I highly recommend this place! They are my go-to place for Hawaiian-style BBQ. read more

4.5 stars edging to 4. Nice little shop tucked into a strip center with several other Asian restaurants. The restaurant was not very large and was not busy during lunch on a Friday. BBQ & Katsu Mix, $12: a good portion of food in this mixed plate. White Rice was good, Steamed Cabbage was good. Macaroni Salad was very good. The BBQ beef had several thin strips with a good flavor, they were a little dry and lean, but not chewy. The BBQ chicken was tender and also had a great flavor. The star was the chicken Katsu. It was a very nice sized portion that was very crispy and perfectly cooked. Spam Musubi, $6: spam sushi. I wanted to try this because I am a fan of Spam in general and never had anything like this. The dish was not bad, but honestly it was just spam and rice, so it was nothing mind blowing here. You either like it or you dont. It is a good sized portion. My only real complete with it was the spam could have been a bit more crispy. The Katsu sauce and the Teriyaki sauce are top notch and really took the meal to the next level. In general I enjoyed my meal and felt it was a good value for the price. This would be a great place to hit up for lunch or take out. I would recommend and return. read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ and Katsu Mix w/ spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Hello, my name is Ashley B. Let's get started with the review. I ordered on Uber eats to get the buy one get one 50% off deal. It was well worth it because you get so much food. I enjoyed the food, but wish they would give more macaroni salad instead of the small scoop that they give for some reason they give you a lot of rice but one little small scoop of macaroni salad this needs to be improved. Anyway, until next review. read more

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Everything is sooo good. So much flavor. I wish they had a Seafood combo option with the short ribs. I always have to add it on the side. [[HIGHLIGHT]]Clean and spacious building.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Customer service was ok. read more

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First time here and I think we found our Hawaiian food spot! My husband ordered BBQ chicken meal and I got the BBQ beef mini meal. We both enjoyed it! My hubby tried mines and he agreed with me that it was tender. (He's super picky about beef because some places don't make it right -chewy or hard) Maikai did it right! Macaroni salad was delicious too! The flavor was just right! I do wish it did come with a bigger portion of rice, but they gave a lot of protein and I'll take more protein any day! The price is very good too! [[HIGHLIGHT]]The place was clean, even the restroom.[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] Plenty of parking. Service was great! We had some leftover and the cashier noticed that we did and asked if we needed a bag. These are the little things that stands out. Thank you! We can't wait to be back! read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - BBQ beef mini meal BBQ Beef Mini Meal - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Coming in not knowing what it entails, the menu on the top does not really give a good explanation of what you're actually getting, so I was bug eyed confused as to what I should order. Prices went up from what I could tell based on previous photos on Yelp; so the old menu is inaccurate. SO I will tell you... since I actually forgot to take a photo of the menu. The Chicken Katsu with curry is a chicken filet with green curry all on the top. It comes in a to-go container with white rice and a macaroni salad. It does not come with any other sauce. The portion is enormous, so the price for it is fair. Out of personal preference I don't love when sauce comes directly on a deep fried something because it get soggy.. so if you plan to eat it later I would request the curry on the side. Oh! It was delicious by the way. I would definitely order the exact same thing again. The BBQ beef has the same set up, thinly sliced beef with white rice and macaroni salad, with a teriyaki flavored sauce that comes with it. It was also a very large portion and delicious. I would definitely come here again! read more

I freaking love this place but the last two times I've ordered from here I've been missing items. Food is great but the inconsistency in filling orders makes me want to order from somewhere else. Thank goodness DoorDash refunds for missing items. read more

"its hard pressed to find this kind of authenticity without having to traverse the pacific to go to Hawaii." MaiKa'i is definitely my go to spot for Hawaiian food around here. Visiting Hawaii in recent years, I've definitely tried some true, authentic cuisines and while Maika'i isn't exactly up to par over in the pacific, its really damn close to it. We got the H3 BBQ beef and chicken and its always a great treat to the eyes when your entire foam box is filled with food. Other reviewers say its "fatty" or "tough" but every time I get the H3, its always consistent and correctly cooked. I also get the spam masubi's which are perfect for a smaller meal, or some snack in between. There are also other well priced meals that I always want to try out, will have to come back for them. The ambiance is a simple faculty that mimics the casual in and outs of the Hawaiian culture. There are also drinks in the near cooler that are from the homeland. Not gonna lie, its hard pressed to find this kind of authenticity without having to traverse the pacific to go to Hawaii. read more

2nd time here and couldn't be more Happy!! The 1st time was a to-go order which was Amazing. Of course the 2nd time was even better bcuz I was able to eat it fresh on the spot. Tender and soft Juicy meat's filled with flavors within each and every bite Delicious and Yummy combined into one Magnificent experience!! Hawaiian music playing in the background and Beachfront decor displayed around this tiny Island getaway food gem!!! They even offer catering services too..... Small little spot within a strip center and easy to pass up if your not looking for it!! Definitely Unique grub and Superliciously Sublime read more

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The customer service was excellent. I thoroughly enjoyed the chicken katsu, and the combination of macaroni salad with sticky white rice is outstanding. read more

Maika'i is my favorite spot to get Hawaiian food in the area! I love that they cook made to order, keeping everything fresh. Their Chicken Katsu is always tasty and perfectly breaded and crisp. Get a combo platter with the Mac Salad, and you've got a yummy lunch with generous portions for a great price...even the kids combos are a good enough portion. The employees are always nice and the restaurant is clean. The closest thing we have here to satisfying your Hawaiian food cravings, as we are still on a Hawaiian high from our recent trip this summer. Friendly tip: if you follow them on Instagram, you can get a free order of Spam Musubi! read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Spam Musubi - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Meat was not freshly cooked, it look like it was sitting on pan. Disappointed about all the reviews and after receiving the the meat plate having not freshly made was disappointing! read more

Haven't even finished my food yet but had to write this asap. The food is cooked to perfection, and the portion sizes are to die for! This is hands down one of the best spots for Hawaiian BBQ in HTX read more

After getting the first dose of the vaccine at an H-E-B in Katy (woot!), I was looking for a good spot for dinner in the area to avoid rush hour. I busted out the trusty Yelp app and found Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ. I love Hawaiian BBQ so much and I have it rarely so this was a no-brainer. I ordered takeout on a Monday. I went with the combo platter which comes with spare ribs, beef, chicken, rice, and macaroni salad. There's a similar version with chicken katsu instead of spare ribs. The interior has some definite Hawaiian vibes with some beach artwork. It's a casual spot but has some charm. I asked about one of their Hawaiian soft drinks and the guy working was nice enough to give it to me for free. Super nice gesture! Now to the good stuff. The food is so good my stomach is growling just thinking about it. Hawaiian BBQ is sweet as you get some awesome dipping sauces for the meat. I had two different types. Macaroni salad and rice are standard solid side dishes in Hawaii. What's great about this meal is that you get a heaping supply of food (enough for two full meals) for around $10. Affordable, delicious, quick, and friendly service. You can't beat that. read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian vibes - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Came in this afternoon and there was one other person in the restaurant. I really wanted spam musubi and we saw kids eat free on Sunday so we were excited to try a new spot. We told the person at the register it was our first time and she was probably the most unfriendly person I've seen in the service industry in a while... we asked for recommendations and she said I like the plain chicken breast.. no bbq chicken, no teriyaki , no katsu?? It was so awkward even my 10 year old whispered "I don't feel like she wants us here" So.. I took my spam musubi to go and we enjoyed the sushi place next door! read more

The food is always great and the portions are huge. I haven't had a bad experience here and enjoy every food option. The service is really friendly and always happy to help you. It's a very casual dining spot for lunch. Highly recommend any of their options! read more

This place is very good. [[HIGHLIGHT]]It's very clean[[ENDHIGHLIGHT]] and the food is delicious. I wish it was closer to our home so we can eat there more often. read more

I recently moved from Hawai'i to Houston. While Texas bbq and Tex mex are very yummy delicacies, I'm still an island girl at heart who misses my plate lunches and most importantly...RICE! SO imagine my happy squeal when I realized that I was only minutes away from a Hawaiian food place like Maikai'i Hawaiian BBQ. Katy Asiatown seems relatively new and all the other establishments in the plaza are all indicators of a warm feeling of being home to me since I've moved. I have all sorts of Asian foods to choose from and then I have this Hawaiian joint in the mix. I drove happily to the spot and when I entered the venue, the vibes were definitely laid back and color toned to match an L&L from Hawai'i. There weren't any people when I went but my server was nice and attentive. He took my order and I waited a good while for my food. I ordered the Mixed plate of kalbi beef, grilled chicken and chicken katsu. I also got two musubis because again, it's been a while since I've had rice! When I went home to eat the food, I was shocked at how much it did taste like home. The rice was short grain and the spam was marinated and fried to perfection. The katsu was so crunchy and it paired well with the teriyaki sauce it came with. The mac salad was so flavorful and 'ono! I HAVE FOUND A PIECE OF HAWAII IN TEXAS! :) and I definitely plan on coming back again and again whenever I need to be reminded of home. read more

Employee was late (20 minutes?) so we had to wait a bit to order. But from there ... it was pretty much what we've come to expect from the other Maika'i that we've been frequenting closer to 290. The Spam, the bbq, the macaroni salad ... what's not to love? No fountain drinks just cans and bottles. read more

First time here at Maika'i, i usually go to L&L but the reviews here are just so much better and cheaper prices. I ordered the H2 which is bbq beef kalbi rib and bbq chicken, but i swapped the chicken for katsu chicken. My server Jasmine was very friendly and actually comped my order as it was my first time and wanted to me to try the food first! The food is soooo good everything tastes fresh! Thanks so much Jasmine, you definitely won me over and ill be coming back! L&L who? read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

Nope, nope, nope. Stopped here today, hoping for a good experience. Got the "H3" with BBQ beef and chicken, and Katsu (thin fried chicken pieces). To be fair, it was a decent amount of food. Universally disappointing. The beef was fatty, the chicken tough. The Katsu wasn't bad. But it sat in my stomach like a cannonball as soon as I drove away. Not a mistake I will repeat. read more

Maika'i Hawaiian BBQ - Katsu on top of the BBQ. It's a lot of food, but I didn't enjoy it - Hawaiian Near Me - Katy, Texas

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Don't even get me started. I flipping love Maikai so much. Like I would almost go as far as saying it's my favorite restaurant in Katy. The owners are super nice as well as the other staff. Inside is always clean and well kept. Anything you order is literally delish. They use to have deals on Tuesday which made it easier to eat there a lot more but they have since removed this deal. Prices are a liiiiiiitle steep but worth it if you can! Any of the rice plates with chicken is BOMB. Even the sides are homemade and I love that so much. You can get away with getting 2 meals within your 1 meal, the portions are very generous and worth it all the way. 12/10 recommend!! read more

Love the aloha spirit. I enjoy the Mac salad and their spam musubi. Their ambiance is very Hawaiian including the music and the wall decor

Tried this place out while staying in a nearby airbnb and I'm glad we did. I've not had a lot of Hawaiian bbq but the food we got here was excellent. I had the H2 and it's a very generous portion of food. The meats were all great, but the beef is my favorite. Wife got the B2 ribs and they were really good as well. One item that really surprised me was the macaroni salad. Normally I can take it or leave it, but this was some of the best I've had. Overall a terrific place with good service and a clean, welcoming dining area. read more

Got Ding Tea and was hungry and this was right next door so we gave it a try. The interior is pretty spacious and clean and it was empty (noon Saturday). We got the BBQ combo and the combo with the chicken katsu as well. It's a ton of food and literally identical to L&L. The chicken katsu was pretty good. The chicken teriyaki and the BBQ beef was meh. The boiled cabbage side wasn't very good. The Mac salad was a little heavy on the mayo or heavy cream and was also pretty meh. Didn't taste real Hawaiian but it's a lot of food for $12 so that's not too bad for takeout. The flavor just gets pretty tiring and repetitive after a couple bites. read more