Came just in time for lunchtime, and honestly, I can't believe it's been 3 months already since I last came here. Came all the way from Koreatown, just for their plate of BBQ white meat chicken. Service is still top tier like always. The food is still amazing, and the chicken always has that nice char flavor, while still being juicy and delicious. Add a little bit of their hot sauce to give it a nice kick of spice! They never hold back on their portions! So be prepared to leave completely full or take some leftovers. The ambiance is nice and cozy. It's never too loud, and it always has a nice vibe. Parking is free but always a nightmare trying to find parking, especially since Ohana BBQ is sharing the plaza with a Sprouts and other establishments. So be prepared for that. But if you are around the area and are craving some Hawaiian/Korean BBQ, I highly recommend this spot. It won't let you down. read more

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Decided I give this place a shot after hearing all the hype. Sadly, I'll be sticking with my local Ono Hawaiian spot. I ordered the Haleiwa plate (beef, chicken and ribs +$4) and it was not worth the extra change. The (4) ribs were a bit chewy, tons of pepper on the meat, almost a full box worth of rice and they give you baby scoops of mac salad, which did not taste fresh. Service was good. And the location is right in the middle of a shopping plaza so good luck with parking during the rush. read more

They have a lot of korean influence on the cooking. I liked the galbi ribs but with it came with more meat. It felt like I had a kids plate worth of meat and a heaping portion of rice. I wasn't very happy to see how little meat their was because of how expensive the meal was. The part that is off putting is their price point. Spending nearly $40 (w/ tip) for takeout is a little ridiculous in my opinion. ..Not to mention the fact the parking is awful. Service is pretty standard. I wouldn't say it was friendly but I also wouldn't say its bad. It's very transactional which is fine, I guess. I actually wanted to dine in but I ended up eating in my car because the vibe was off. I don't think I'd come back unless they work on making more affordable options or at least give you a portion that justifies the price tag. read more

Found this gem on accident because cava was closed during World Cup Mexico Vs Korea. The serving for the teriyaki beef is good for 2 people. The food was seasoned properly it had a good after taste. I was definitely impressed by this restaurant. Way better than ono or any large Hawaiian bbq chains. Great job Ohana BBQ 5/5 stars will be coming back soon! read more

Ohana BBQ - BEEF TERIYAKI PLATE - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Incredibly disrespectful and rude. We will not return, nor will anyone else we can convince to avoid. Food is fine but not worth this kind of blatant disrespect. read more

Updating to 5 stars. It's been a long while that I have been back to Ohana BBQ. I use to come here to pick up lunch all the time when we use to live in the neighborhood. Their food hasn't changed at all. It's still fantastic and the portions are still massive. The prices did go up a little but still worth it. This recent visit I ordered the Diamond Head Chicken bowl dark meat. The was fantastic the dark meat chicken was moist and tender. The bowl itself was good enough for two person. Ohana BBQ is probably one of the best Hawaiian/Korean BBQ in the Valley. They keep their quality up to par. Definitely with the visit you're craving delicious Hawaiian food. Plus they have many different plates of meat and salad to choose from. Remember the place is small with about 4-5 tables and can get really smoky from grilling the meat to order. read more

Ohana BBQ - Diamond Head Chicken Bowl - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm a sucker for Hawaiian food, especially really good Hawaiian food. I assume everyone else is, too. This is a small restaurant in a small strip mall. There is a good amount of free parking but you might have to fight a little for it. There are a few tables inside for dining or you can just get takeout. We tried two plate lunches, one with teriyaki chicken and the other with chicken katsu (cutlet) and beef ribs (the Waikiki Special gives you your choice of two proteins). You get your choice of two sides (we both got mac salad and spicy cucumbers). You get an a month's supply of rice with each order. Everything is cooked to order so be patient. The chicken katsu is crazy good and you get a big fat fail if you don't try this. The chicken teriyaki is very nice and you get a ginormous portion. The ribs are very flavorful but I found them a little tough. They cost an additional $4.00 and I would suggest choosing something else. The mac salad was creamy and delicious. The spicy cucumbers were very fresh but not as spicy as I hoped. You're not going to be hungry after ordering here and the food is high quality. Get that katsu for sure and make sure you get some of those complimentary fantastic teriyaki sauces. read more

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This is such an unassuming place for a five star kind of café and Hawaiian/Korean type of food. You can get very special cold noodles that have a great sauce that I have not tried before with grilled chicken and I would say overall refreshing and it seems healthy. We also got the chicken Katsu for the kids and they love that. The only thing I would say is adding the spam musubi. They were quite different because the spam was grilled instead of being put in soy sauce. The service was good kind of like a café setting and I would say the price is reasonable for the amount of food that they give you. Honestly, the sauces were really what make this place so great and five stars you really wanna try them all. read more

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Was craving just some grilled chicken and rice and my friend brought me to this spot. The flavor was so fresh and tasted quality so I highly recommend the bbq chicken white meat with their Mac salad. Really good, will return. read more

When I want some lean grilled chicken bbq, this is where I go. My usual is the dark grilled chicken combo, that comes with the rice and 2 sides. Today I went with spicy cucumber side as well as the potato salad. Both sides were fresh and delicious and as always, the star of the show is the protein. The grill the dark chicken filet to perfection on a fire grill and 30 seconds later it's on your plate for you to devour. The chicken has nice char flavor, juicy and delicious. I like to add a little soy sauce and I generally apply their delicious teriyaki sauce all over the chicken and rice. Each bite is great, yummy and healthy. The ambiance is pretty cool, as the plaza was rebuilt and comes with a variety of little restaurants. Parking isn't hard to find either. Inside Ohana, you will find 5-6 tables a nice crew of people working there, ready to dish out next delicious combo plate. Will definitely return again! read more

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The food was so good! I didn't know what to expect but for my first time, I was definitely impressed with not only how much food you get but also the taste. I will say we did wait a little long but thankfully it was worth the wait. The place is a little small so you may want to do to take out during their busy hours but it's nice and the bathroom was clean. Will definitely be back. read more

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For $22.99 I got a choice of 2 proteins with salad & mix of macaroni/potato scoop that I chose for my side, along with rice. When the food arrived to our table I immediately noticed that the proteins were kinda almost cold. Which I don't understand because I saw the cooks grilling the chicken right up front. I assumed we were going to get some of that. But I was wrong. The protein didn't come out streaming hot. I guess they just cook a lot at the same time and leave it in a container. I did get a hefty amount of white rice for both proteins. I'll admit that, but when it comes to the side (Mac/potato salad?) was misleading as for the pictures on yelp I seen the combo with 1 good scoop of the classic Hawaiian Mac salad. I was thrown off. We got 1 tiny ass scoop of that. So disappointing. Although we did get a good amount of the chicken and beef. It was still in my opinion overall way too overpriced.... read more

Ohana BBQ - WAIKIKI SPECIAL PLATE - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The Korean owner is so professional and just pure and kind. Not only that, the food is amazing! I would definitely recommend this establishment. The food is so good, that my mother in law catered from them and all our families have been coming here for 18 years. Thank you to the Korean owner! read more

service was great and fast! the food was delicious! I will definitely be coming back soon, the macaroni salad was my favorite read more

Ohana BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

The meat was incredibly flavorful, the banchan selection was fresh and plentiful, and the staff made the whole Korean BBQ experience fun and welcoming. read more

Visited on early evening Thursday with my friend. I pulled into the parking lot and wasn't sure if I was in the right spot because the restaurant signage isn't great. But, my friend has been before which is the only reason I knew it must be right. It wasn't busy so we immediately ordered and sat down. The staff was friendly, and the food didn't take too long. I ordered the Wiki Wiki Noodles with White Meat Chicken. I spent about $25. I thought it was tasty - the star of the dish was definitely the chicken. Very juicy and flavorful. The noodles were pretty dry so I added some sauce. The portion sizes are pretty big! I had some leftovers at the end. Overall, the food was fine but it didn't impress me. For the price, I didn't think it was very worth it. Might try another dish if I decide to revisit. Parking: Free spacious parking lot!! read more

Ohana BBQ - WIKI WIKI NOODLE (CHAP CHAE) - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

I'm a fan of this place after hubby took me here a few times. The portions are quite generous. The food is delish!!

Great food and good service. Prices are a bit high but the portions are large. Highly suggest you try their kimchi! read more

Ohana BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Always impressed coming here! So much so, I tell people about this place or I'll bring them with me to taste this deliciousness. I always get the wiki wiki noodles with dark meat chicken and the bbq chicken dark meat with rice and macaroni salad. They are always a hit! Located in a small plaza on Ventura, parking is limited now as they're constructing a building in that plaza but I'm sure eventually there is enough. Service is usually always fast and great, getting you your food on time. You can now also order through one of their computer/kiosks which is convenient when it gets busy. Friendly staff and very attentive, there are tables for you to sit and enjoy your food but I have also seen a lot of people order takeout. It's always a treat when I eat Ohana bbq. read more

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I was craving Hawaiian BBQ and had to stop by! I ordered the spicy bbq pork combo! It was really good, but I wouldn't say it was spicy, but very flavorful! The macaroni salad was good. It took maybe 5 minutes for the food to be ready. I definitely want to come back and try the bbq chicken and the spam!! read more

Ohana BBQ - Spicy BBQ PORK PLATE (Comes with salad) - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

If you come from the parking lot west you can see the sign. We made a mistake and parked next door. So when we walked into the strip mall, we couldn't see the sign. And there is a big hedge separating the parking lot and the walkway. So we couldn't just go look for the sign. And there's nothing on the windows. So that's annoying. It's a small place. We decided on the 1/2 Supah salad(was pretty big) because the full size was $19.99. It was like an Asian chicken salad- delicious. And we got the pork ribs plate with macaroni salad. It came with a little green salad and rice. The ribs were good. But they were drenched in a sauce that we didn't love. Kinda spenda for a small place. read more

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This place is great. I think about the korean style shortribs often! The portions are huge, the flavors are so good, the quality is great, the cook is perfect, and the staff is friendly, accommodating and fast. Their dining area is cozy and comfortable enough for a small place that mainly does to-go orders. Plating is very nice if you opt for dine-in. I enjoyed the macaroni salad a lot, even tho that usually doesn't appeal to me. Might be the only one I'd ever ask for on purpose! I love that they offer brown rice! They also now make a cold kabocha salad scoop that is so good (think Christmas yams, but fresher tasting).. We will be back here many times! What a sweet place. They just redid the whole plaza they are in, so it looks brand new. read more

I love this place it's the best, these dudes rock. Light meat Chicken plate all the way!!! Everything I've ever tried here is fantastic, everyone I've brought loves it. Fav restaurant in Studio City read more

Best Chinese Chicken Salad in the valley! Why? High quality ingredients that's maliciously cleaned and cut up nicely to bring out the best texture and taste. The dressing that comes with the salad taste balanced and clean. I highly recommend their "Supah Salad", it's their version of the Chinese Chicken Salad. Ohana BBQ is a Korean-Hawaiian casual spot serving healthier versions of Hawaiian style BBQ grilled lunch/dinner plates. Every side dish that we ordered tasted homemade and fresh. The Mac Salad mixed with potatoes is a must; it not mayonnaise heavy! It's great imo. The Chicken options are good with options of dark or white meat. Pork and salmon are available. The beef quality of the short ribs and marinade were also great for such a casual hole-in-the-wall... usually in my experience, fast food Hawaiian spots are hit and miss regarding beef (L & L Barbecue/Ono Barbecue , am looking at you!). This place rocks! Truth is it's pricey here;however, the quality is there. Our family loves it here (for takeout). Inside dining is also available if you wish to eat there. Owner is soft spoken and kind. The staff are polite and efficient. Parking: Plenty among vacant businesses in private lot. Payment: Cash/Card. read more

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Decent place for to go Hawaiian bbq. Ordered to go a few times and have tried most of the meat options and they were all about average. Dark meat chicken: the best meat option of all I have tried. White meat chicken: thin pieces of chicken and kinda dry. Short ribs: basically just bones. Teriyaki beef: scraggly scraps of beef with some gristle. Chicken katsu: they douse it in sauce after it's been fried which makes it soggy by the time you get home. If they did the sauce on the side, this could be salvaged. The best thing on the menu is the macaroni/potato salad. It is so delicious and tastes like what you would have in Hawaii. You get a solid amount of food but it is definitely not cheap. Otherwise it is a clean and chill place for to go food. read more

Food was fantastic. Tasted authentic/home made. Took a bit but we came during peak dinner. Dude taking our order was cool. Cleaned off a table for us after we decided to stay. Didn't expect this quality and flavor. Definitely will be back. The place is tiny, my only complaint! read more

Ohana BBQ - WAIKIKI SPECIAL PLATE w spicy bbq pork and chicken katsu, salad, white rice, macaroni salad and kabocha squash. YUM. - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Love coming here when I'm in the area! Wish it was closer to me since it's the best Hawaiian BBQ! I usually go for the chicken bbq or do half and half and it's delicious! Small place but Definitely recommend to visit. read more

Ohana BBQ is one of my go-to spots because they're always consistent in quality. I usually get the Waikiki Special with short rib and chicken! it's flavorful, perfectly cooked, and satisfying. Sometimes I switch it up with their donkasu, which is crispy and tender, but I always order a large side of kimchi. And you can't overlook the macaroni salad. It's a simple balance of savory and sweet with great textures...creamy, light, and just right alongside the rest of the meal. For me, Ohana BBQ sometimes feels like home. It's comforting, delicious, and always hits the spot. read more

came here for lunch. I was trying to get some kind of chicken and rice dish. I was looking to get something to eat because I'm super hungry and then I started to look over the menu and I noticed wow the prices are very expensive here I mean, you could either get a $16 bowl of food or you can get the $20 version since the $20 version is basically like enough food for you and maybe somebody else probably the best idea why would you want to pay $16 for a bowl of food? That's just ridiculous like Pollo bowl size so you're forced to pay the $20. I mean you do get a good significant amount of food service was pretty good here as well. The food was pretty good. I wouldn't stay to eat here I could if you want to, but it just seems like a lot of money 20 bucks to eat chicken and rice I mean come on man. These guys are making a killing in terms of their pricing for their food. That's crazy. I'm sure they're very delighted to know that they can get $20 for chicken and rice which is virtually cheap. I mean anywhere you go but really hard to come by, especially in the Studio City area everybody wants to make cheeseburgers. Nobody wants to make chicken and rice so I guess for the convenience you're paying for the convenience I guess would I be back? Yeah but I would share the plate. That's 20 bucks. Don't buy a bowl that's a rip off. read more

We were looking for a really good hawaiian bbq place outside of ono or l&l and man this far exceeded our expectations. Super fresh, well made home meal and kind staff. Definitely a go read more

Ohana BBQ - BEEF TERIYAKI PLATE - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Small and humble in size, Ohana BBQ more than makes up for that in flavor and hospitality. I was immediately drawn to the wonderful smells coming from the door, but the food here is executed wonderfully. I was entirely impressed to see so many actors also frequented the space. You definitely get your money coming here too, so I'm very happy to say I look forward to coming back. read more

A great Hawaiian bbq place. We come here every once in awhile. Service is friendly in a very casual atmosphere. There are a few tables inside for eating in but it's a small restaurant. The short ribs are great and so is the spicy pork. They have a variety of meats and authentic Hawaiian bbq plates and generous side dishes. The portions are large. Meat is very well seasoned especially the beef and short ribs. Portions are large and relatively on the more expensive side around $20-30+ but you get what you pay for. read more

So good! First time here and got the short rib. It will cost you about 30 bucks for a plate! It comes with rice topped with about 3 short ribs and a salad and macaroni salad. The meat was marinated well and cooked to perfection. Will be back! read more

Ohana BBQ - Inside - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

SO GOOD. Great BBQ that is totally worth the price. Everyone was friendly and welcoming.

I have to say the Waikiki Noodles were pleasantly delicious. Loved the flavors...next time I know to ask for more sauce. Even without the sauce, the food is still tasty. Some people say it's pretty expensive but the amount of food that they give you is just right for the price. There's at least 2 servings in one order. read more

Ohana BBQ is my comfort Hawaiian food spot on Ventura Blvd. They stand out among the others because it's Hawaiian dishes with Korean BBQ. Every time my wife and I go , the gentleman who takes the phone orders is also the one ringing us up and he's so pleasant each time. My favorite item on the menu is the japchae with short rib. They're also very generous with the teriyaki and hot sauce which is a plus. Also the wall of celebrities who've dined there is such a great touch! read more

Ohana BBQ - Frank Ocean (GOAT) - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

Delicious and fresh! Portion sizes are huge. Highly recommend! Very good Hawaiian BBQ. read more

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When i am spending $50 on spam musubi and a chicken beef combo that costs $31 I expect better than receiving something that's served to you in cheap styrofoam containers, but that isn't even what really bothers me. What does is the fact that they charge you $2 for 2 (pathetically small) ounces of kimchi . Then on top of it the musubi wasn't even made properly and was completely just unwrapped and haphazardly thrown in another styrofoam container. We all come here knowing its a little on the pricey side because the food is delicious. But please have a little more respect for your paying customers, especially when you're elbow deep. I mean seriously, $2 for that much kimchi should be criminal. The food is delicious though, I will give them that, but its not enough for me to turn my head and ignore the subtle price gouging. read more

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Good food, giant portions, Website sucks. Everything is made fresh to order and is super yummy

We tried Ohana BBQ based on a friend's recommendation.  Admittedly, this review is based on one visit and a single dish on the menu that we ordered at the counter "to go": WIKI WIKI NOODLES "CHAP CHAE" (3/5) -- The appearance and aroma is 5/5, but the dish falls down with the excessive oiliness of the glass noodles, the chicken being too sweet (and overcooked), and a relatively small amount of vegetables.  We love authentic japchae, the Korean glass noodle stir fry.  This was a fair interpretation. ($18.25) Ohana BBQ is primarily a take-away Hawaiian barbecue restaurant with some indoor seating.  It is long on Hawaiian sweetness, but short on Korean BBQ. The menu looks good, and it seems from the photos on the wall that many celebrities have frequented it. Food . . . . .  3/5 Service . . .  4/5 Ambiance . 3/5 read more

Ohana BBQ - Counter & Grill - Barbeque Near Me - Los Angeles, California

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