Delicious chicken katsu! The chicken was juicy and tender, with a crispy panko breading that had the perfect crunch. I could tell they change their fry oil often because the breading tasted clean and fresh rather than greasy or heavy. The mac salad is delicious too! The staff is is patient, friendly, and knowledgeable, which makes ordering and dining here a pleasant experience. The interior is just okay. There is enough seating if you choose to eat there, but the space doesn't have much of an atmosphere. The décor is minimal and doesn't have much going on. Overall, this place is worth visiting if you like Hawaiian BBQ. read more

I've been going to Boba Bliss since they opened but never tried this place. However I was in the mood to try something different and I'm so glad I did! First off, it's made to order which means FRESH!!! It came out piping hot and SO GOOD! I got the garlic shrimp and rice. I added an over medium egg. It was perfection. Very garlicky! But you want that with 'garlic shrimp'. They were lightly fried. I personally don't care for macaroni salad but as far as that goes, it was good. My husband got the chicken katsu and that was also amazing. Freshly made, perfectly battered dark meat chicken. I'll def go back! read more

Great prices and generous portions. I tried the BBQ chicken, fried shrimp, garlic butter shrimp, chicken katsu, and spicy beef, and overall everything was delicious. The fried shrimp was cooked perfectly and was one of my favorites along with the katsu. The garlic butter shrimp had great flavor, but it was a bit overcooked and tough. The staff was friendly and welcoming!. This is definitely going to be my go-to Hawaiian spot. There was plenty of seating inside, and parking was easy since it's located in a shopping center. Overall, a great experience, and I'll definitely be back. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Food was amazingly good! There was a lot of meat, however, many other Hawaiian spots often give me two scoops of rice. I only got one here. Staff was super busy but was very helpful in getting my orders in. They worked diligently to ensure I would get my food on time and be able to eat inside before they closed. Thank you!!! read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Loco Moco - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Came in for lunch on a Sunday and it was worth all the hype from the reviews! It's in a plaza so plenty of parking and they also have a small dining room (counter service though). Love that you can really mix and match anything with their combo options, which a lot of hawaiian places usually restrict you on. I got the garlic shrimp combo with loco moco - the gravy was a little bland but the patty itself was super flavorful and not dry at all. They're pretty generous with the garlic and shrimp even in a combo too. Will definitely be back to try more! read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Garlic Shrimp Combo with Loco Moco - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

So good but sketchy neighborhood. The people who come in and out of the plaza harass the workers often and it's really unfortunate. I love the food though, my sister enjoys it too. It uses extremely clean oil and it is yummy! This time I got the garlic shrimp plate which is a staple. The mac and cheese is delicious and the rice and cabbage are fantastic as well. So lucky to have such a great spot. Be sure to get your stamp cards! read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Worth it for the Monday special. Lots of seating and lots of parking. Staffs were attentive and they had a whole crew in line working non stop. The macaroni salad was great! Not too much flavor but it definitely is a filler. The chicken katsu was perfectly fried where it was not dry at all. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

We were craving Hawaiian food since we were supposed to be in Hawaii for spring break, but our trip didn't happen. I found this place and we had to give it a try. The spot is small with just a few tables, and the ordering counter is right when you walk in. They have photos of some menu items, which makes it much easier to decide what to get. I ordered the garlic shrimp combo with chicken katsu. The shrimp reminded me of the garlic shrimp we usually get in Hawaii, garlicky flavorful and satisfying. They give you a generous portion of chicken katsu (super tender) over two scoops of rice with mac salad on the side. The mac salad was good, and it came with sauce for the chicken katsu. I personally found the sauce a bit too sweet for my taste, but everything else was great. It was so much food that I ended up getting two additional meals out of it! My only wish is that they included a few more shrimp, it came with about 5-6 pieces. My husband ordered the loco moco. He liked it, although I think he would have liked his original order even more if he hadn't changed it last minute. The staff was very accommodating and let him switch, and for the price difference the host just told him to grab a soda, which was really nice. Next time we'll try the original order (half BBQ chicken and half BBQ beef). Definitely will be back! read more

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Wow wow wow. I am not sure why there are at least 6 L&L locations in the South Bay when Olioli is dishing up the best Hawaiian plates I've had in the Bay Area. The plates are huge and generous (two rice scoops, one mac salad, and choice of proteins), they ended up being two meals each. The standout dish was the crispy garlic shrimp - it was heavy on the fresh garlic and I loved the texture contrast between crispy shrimp and soft mac salad. The garlic sauce was so good that we ended up eating all the cabbage too because it was coated in garlic oil. The galbi was tender and two pieces came on the half plate. The other half must have been at least 3 whole chicken thighs made into a katsu. Each piece was well seasoned and stayed crunchy for hours thanks to the panko breading. A sneaker hit was the fried fish - I order a single piece on the side to try and it was amazing. The lemon brought out all the seasonings, but the fish itself was very fresh. Next time, I will have to come back to try the garlic fish (I'm drooling just thinking about it!) The spam musubi was a miss though, the seaweed tasted old and it was just generally underwhelming next to the plates. If you want Hawaiian food in SJ, this would 100% be my first stop. read more

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Yeah there's a reason why olioli is critically acclaimed on Yelp. Overall, I think olioli has the best taste and quality across the board among local Hawaiian bbq spots. You can just taste the difference. Their bbq chicken, katsu, and loco moco are all fantastic. Ironically, I think their famous garlic shrimp is a little bit overrated and grossly overpriced. Speaking of price, that's the one downside of this spot is that everything is more expensive on average than other Hawaiian spots. The one exception is the Monday katsu special, which is a steal in this economy. You get 4 sheets of katsu which you can easily portion into 2 meals. Service is slow most of the times because they're too busy. But I can't really ding them too much for that because they're mom and pop. Ambiance is amazing, it's the most Hawaiian feeling of all the Hawaiian bbq spots in the area. I love the pink chairs. Looking back, I'd highly recommend olioli to anyone looking for Hawaiian bbq. I've shown many friends this spot, and interestingly enough, my boy Newo liked it so much he's going to show it to his friend who's visiting from Florida. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Bbq chicken and loco mock combo - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

This might be the most food I've ever gotten for $17 (+tax is $20). Absolutely packed with meat to the and although there's a lot, the quality certainly is not bad. I also typically do not like macaroni salad but here it's pretty good. Great place if you need something filling for an affordable price as this might last the whole day. read more

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Wanna talk about a hidden gem this is the best Hawaiian food hands-down for me. Quality is better than decent really good considering they got really competitive prices. I mean you get a huge plate with a lot of rice and macaroni for $20 and believe it or not. I order a double cheeseburger with fries from there and it's one of the best burgers you can get for the price and the service is always great. They go above and beyond going around the counter to get me sauces always smiling. There's even a good dining area. Allows a lot of seating for big families to eat too. Definitely check it out if you're looking for some good Hawaiian food. read more

Love Olioli! They give such huge portions so I always have leftovers. Their garlic shrimp is one of my favorites. Not in the best area but other than that, I'd recommend if you were looking for a good plate lunch. read more

My son wanted to try this place. We can smell the katsu chicken outside and it smelled so good! We followed where the smell was and it did not disappoint. He got the combo dish, half chicken teriyaki and half katsu. It came with rice and macaroni salad. The portion was great. $17.99 plus tax and tip. Few tables inside. The chicken was juicy and enough flavor. The katsu was crunchy too. Overall, both my son and I enjoyed the dish to go. Reasonable price. read more

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Place is decent. Wouldn't consider it an outstanding spot but there galbi was thick and had great season but everything else seemed to be part of ur typical Hawaiian barbecue. 7/10 read more

tl;dr This seems to be a quantity over quality experience, as you do get a large amount of food but it's not particularly delicious. Homemade feeling, but not the most memorable. My husband and I came for an early dinner around 6 pm on a Monday. You order at the counter and eat your food at the small interior seating space, nothing fancy. I ordered the Healthy Fish option, which came with a large mound of iceberg lettuce, a scoop of brown rice, and 4 pieces of fried white fish. While I agree this is healthier than the other options and had a large portion, the fish and the sauce/dressing were on the saltier side and quite a simple dish for $17. My husband got the 2 meat combo, which he ate most of but agreed that it was quantity over quality of food. read more

Olioli might be my fav spot for Hawaiian BBQ! I love their garlic shrimp and their macaroni salad. If you want to avoid the convenience fee, call in instead of ordering through their platform. Parking is usually plentiful and we've only done to-go orders. Highly recommend if you're craving Hawaiian BBQ! read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Garlic shrimp combo with Loco Moco - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Very busy location, the line was out the door, so there was a bit of a wait for Our food. We enjoyed everything We ordered except the Spam Noodle Soup, the broth needs flavor. In addition to the soup we ordered 2 plates. The Hubs and son shared a mixed chicken plate with Katsu and BBQ chicken, and the daughter and I shared seafood and 2nd protein plate, we got fried fish and bbq beef plate. Both plates came with macaroni salad and steamed rice, and both were delicious. At the entrance it appears to be a take-out only location, but they also offer dine-in seating. read more

The service here is really good and the staff is friendly. There is plenty of parking in the plaza and it can get busy. The interior is small but there's some seating inside for eating and waiting. The serving size is pretty big and they definitely load it up. The quality is pretty good too. They have sauces as well inside. The garlic shrimp was decent and the short rib was enjoyable. Definitely would come here again. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Garlic Shrimp & Kalbi Short Ribs - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

This might not be the nicest looking restaurant or the absolute highest quality hawaiian food, but the portions here are MASSIVE. I got the half&half plate of bbq chicken / chicken katsu and it's definitely worth the price point. I'm a pretty big eater and I couldn't finish it in one sitting by myself if I tried. Definitely recommend this place to anyone who wants to get a huge plate of solid hawaiian food. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Half & Half (BBQ Chicken / Chicken Katsu) - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

This is my second time here after a year and this place has not changed, for the better! Plates are consistently filled, for a great price, and of course tastes amazing~ It may look unassuming from the outside since it's tucked in the corner but definitely my go to spot for Hawaiian food! Parking is easy and they bring out the food quickly There is 3-4 tables for dine in but it seems they get a lot of to go orders. My bf and I always get the plate and choose our sides with it. I always have left overs for the next day too. My personal favorite is the BBQ Beef and the Cutlet! Paired with the mac salad and rice on the side makes for the perfect combination. You won't regret coming here ~ read more

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Really delicious spot in San Jose! We ordered on Uber Eats and picked up and food was ready when we got there. The inside of the store had cute vibes - it reminded me of Hawaii with the little Hawaiian drink beverage fridge upon entrance. Bbq mix: came with BBQ beef, BBQ chicken, and BBQ short rib. Giant portions of the beef and chicken, and it came with one short rib, which was understandable. Really great marinade across all the meats. Also came with rice and macaroni salad. Garlic shrimp combo: we ordered this with the chicken katsu. Shrimp was really garlicky and yummy and the chicken katsu was a giant portion. Delicious dipped in the katsu sauce. There was a BOGO spam musubi deal on Eats for $3.99, so we ordered that as well. Overall great experience. These boxes were big and hefty and could feed the two of us over multiple meals. Will be ordering from here again! read more

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I've only ever ordered food from here through DoorDash and it's been amazing each time! I'm always a little hesitant to try new Hawaiian places, but this place is comparable to my local Hawaiian Drive Inn. I'm basic, so my default order is a mini chicken katsu plate. The mini chicken katsu makes me super full. They give giant pieces of chicken and lots of it. It comes with a generous scoop of mac and rice. I don't think I've had any delays on my order or any issues with the food. I definitely want to try this place in person one day when I'm ever around the area. They seem like a super chill mom-and-pop restaurant, so it's definitely at the top of my list for DoorDashing. read more

Came here with a friend after a long day outside rock climbing and hiking. We had definitely worked up an appetite and I was excited to eat. First of all- the staff person was very friendly and helpful. It was my first time and I found the menu a bit overwhelming. She helped break down the menu and make some recommendations. I wanted to order something healthier - i was excited about Hawaiian BBQ as I had some great meals in Hawaii. Most of the options were deep fried. I got the garlic shrimp with broccoli- I should have read the description more carefully, as this was also breaded and deep fried and I wanted something lighter and fresher. The food was filling and the portions were decent. My friend got the tonkatus and had enough leftovers for lunch the next day. I'm glad I tried it, the staff member was fantastic, but the food wasn't quite what I was looking for. Now that I have a better sense of the food, I might come back when I'm in the mood for what they serve up! read more

Been coming back to Olioli for a while now and it's one of my go-to spots in San Jose for Hawaiian food done right. My usual is the BBQ Mix Plate, short ribs, BBQ chicken, and BBQ beef. Portions are genuinely solid and I always swap my rice for extra mac salad. The garlic shrimp is what really got me. It hits that same note as the shrimp trucks you find in Hawaii. Brought back good memories. Ambiance is chill with some seating indoors. Place is tucked in the corner of the plaza so it's easy to miss, but that almost makes it feel like a hidden gem. Service is always nice and the owners are friendly. Highly recommend. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Menu - 04-02-2026 - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Garlic shrimp katsu plate was delicious! I got take out so the garlic shrimp wasn't as crispy as I would have liked but the flavor was great and the shrimp was succulent. The katsu was plentiful and was still crunchy. It was decent and tasted better with its sauce. Definitely a good meal for 2! This is my second time coming and have not been disappointed! read more

I ordered 4 plates of chicken katsu, drove all the way from Menlo Park. To unfortunately not having any katsu sauce on all 4 plates. Absurd read more

First time here and came because of all the good reviews. Definitely lives up to the hype. My girlfriend ordered the garlic shrimp and chicken katsu plate while I ordered the short rib and bbq chicken plate. First off the portions are huge, like eat half and eat the other half for dinner huge. Every piece of meat is tender and flavorful, mac salad is perfect, and the portuguese sausage musubi is pretty decent. Only thing I'd say is the garlic shrimp felt a little cold but the garlic on it was delicious. Definitely coming back! read more

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I ordered the mini chicken katsu, mini fried fish, and malasadas. Both the fried fish and katsu were decent. The fish tasted fresh, but the batter was a bit of a letdown, not as crispy as I'd hoped. The chicken katsu was much better, nice and crispy, and for a "mini" portion it actually felt like a good value. The malasadas were tasty, but they had a slight old-oil aftertaste, which was kind of a bummer. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - mini chicken katsu, mini fried fish, malasadas - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Love that they offer a mini option for lighter bites. Mac salad was really good. Rice and pork were pretty simple and basic, but nothing absurd to complain about. Sizable portions, as expected with Hawaiian BBQ. Solid value and pretty filling. Kalua Pork - mostly meat without the fatty pieces which is good and bad. Less fatty oil and sweetness overall but more protein. Pork had a smokey taste which was nice but the meat was slightly dry so I think some fatty pieces could have helped tenderize. Cabbage was fair. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Kalua Pork - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

My family and I tried Olioli Hawaiian BBQ again recently. We didn't have a good experience the first time, so we decided to give it another try. Unfortunately, this experience was underwhelming too. Their service was fairly quick and efficient. I ordered the BBQ Chicken and BBQ Beef combo plate. Both the Chicken and Beef were dry. My wife ordered the Garlic Chicken and said there was too much batter, not enough Chicken and there wasn't much Chicken. Our son ordered the Loco Moco. He said his eggs were overcooked and they used a turkey gravy and not a beef gravy. Their food was just average at best, compared to authentic Hawaiian food in Hawaii. Their portion size was fine, but that's to be expected. read more

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Called ahead and Ordered takeout on a Saturday early evening and it was ready in 20 minutes. They didn't answer at first but they called me back. We ordered the BBQ Combo and it only had one short rib and some chopped beef with more chicken. We also ordered the chicken combo. My husband, toddler, and I all ate and still had enough leftover for lunch the next day. All the meat and chicken was tender and not dry. The chicken felt a bit too salty for my taste but I appreciated the glaze sauce. The macaroni has a lot of mustard than I am used to but I don't eat much of that anyway (too rich with mayo). My toddler loved the bbq chicken and chicken katsu. We appreciate it is right off the 680 so this will definitely become our go-to take out spot when we are traveling and don't want to cook. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - BBq Combo plate - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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This is my favorite Hawaiian BBQ place in South Bay. The location is a little sketchy, but the food is really good, and the portions are enormous. The combination plates are enough for two meals. We always get the combination garlic shrimp and chicken katsu to go then use the leftover chicken to make our own katsudon the following day. The flavors are great. The breading on the chicken is not thick at all, adheres well to the chicken, and still crisp despite a 20 min drive home, and even the Mac salad is legit. Have been back several times. read more

Was craving some loco moco late night so I went here. Loco moco (5/5): comes with 2 eggs and subbed a rice for Mac salad. Loco mocos come with a beef patty drenched in gravy. I thought this was one of the best loco mocos I've ever had. It was very comforting and soothing. The patty was hearty and it's a dream mixing the egg yolk with the rest of the dish. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

Super bummed that I didn't discover this hidden gem until after I moved out of San Jose. If you're looking for generous helpings of Hawaiian grindz, look no further! Rating Breakdown: 1/2 Stars for Taste -- We tried the garlic shrimp which came highly recommended and it did not disappoint. However, the surprising favorite of the meal was the garlic fish. The crispy fried filet with the savory garlicky topping disappeared even faster than the shrimp. My sister is a fan of the loco moco, but what's not to like about anything smothered in gravy. The chicken katsu is a little bland, but nothing that can't be remedied with the katsu sauce. We found the kalbi to be hit or miss, we liked it the first time but found it overly salty the next time. Not a huge fan of the Kahlua pork, which was strangely smoky. I hate mayo but even I can admit that the mac salad is objectively one of the better ones I've had. You can definitely accidentally eat too much... 1/1 Stars for Value -- They do not skimp on portions here. Entrees range from $15-20ish and the box is crammed full. The chicken katsu in particular can feed 2 people easily. You can choose between 2 scoops of Mac and rice or sub for tossed greens or broccoli for the illusion of health. I would skip the greens, which is just iceberg lettuce reminiscent of school lunch. 1/1 Stars for Customer Service -- I love that you can order online without inflated prices that come with third party platforms. There was a $1 convenience fee, which was a small price to pay for me to save 20-30 minutes of wait time. Don't forget to ask for a stamp card to get a free entree after ordering 10. Bonus star because I'll definitely be back for the garlic fish and shrimp! read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken katsu - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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My all-time favorite Hawaiian stop in the south bay! It's a small family owned location that I frequent often because of the quality and consistency of the food. The food is made-to-order and there's always a quick turnaround. Food BBQ Mix Plate Comes with galbi short ribs with the bone, bbq chicken, teriyaki chicken, rice, vegetables, and macaroni salad. I always request for the rice to be substituted with all macaroni salad - plus that there's no extra charges. Seafood Mix Plate Fried garlic shrimp, chicken katsu, and teriyaki chicken. This is another dish to try if you miss the garlic shrimp from Oahu, Hawaii. The batter is not overly fried and has a nice crunch. Customer Service Quick customer service is always provided by the staff for take out or dine-in orders. They always pick up their phone in case you may need to call for order updates. Ambiance Very casual take out or dine-in tables for a quick bite. There's a restroom and chairs in front of the cashier area to wait for take out. Location/Parking It's located in the same strip plaza a couple of doors from Dai Thanh Supermarket and across from Boba Bliss. During peak times, parking can be a bit scarce and you may need to find a spot further from the entrance. read more

Olioli is exactly what I need when I'm craving Hawaiian BBQ. It has a very basic interior, with some tables & a few decorations. The employees here are very nice and helpful, and food comes out with reasonable wait times. With their substantial portions and spot-on flavors, I get two good meals every time I go. On the chicken + short ribs combo, the chicken was cooked perfectly, with a nice bit of char to add some crisp and flavor. The short ribs were delicious, though a little fatty. Their mac salad is very good, and I always finish every bit of it. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Chicken katsu - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California

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Looking for a great lunch special at a reasonable price with generous portion more than what you expect. Then Olioi Hawaiian BBQ is where its at been coming here for the past two years and the staff are so gracious and very attentive. Bro and I came by on a Thursday morning right before the lunch crowd sets in everything on the menu looks appetizing. I chose chicken katsu comes with rice and macaroni comes with a cup of dipping sauce for only $15.50 whereas Bro chose hamburger combo comes with fries and soda for a mere $11.45 probably cheaper than at In N Out Burger or McDonald's. It's a great place to dine-in ample parking though it can be very busy in the afternoon. Definitely my go to for a quick take-out. read more

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My husband and I were in the area and saw a Olioli, which we had never heard of before. He's a huge fan of Hawaiian bbq, so we had to try one of their plates. The place was clean and simple. Felt more like a mom's and pop's shop than a chain restaurant like Ohana or L&L's. Overall service was fine. The staff member taking our order was friendly. The food took about 10 minutes to be made for our to-go order. We ordered a chicken combo plate to share that included chicken katsu, bbq grilled chicken, mac salad, rice, and fresh cabbage. I was surprised by how plentiful the food was. The combo was more than enough for both of us, and I appreciated how generous they were on the protein. The flavors and textures of everything pretty much was on par with what I expected, so I was pretty satisfied with the meal. I'll be back soon to try other things off their menu! read more

3-ish stars rounded up; better than L&L but not by much. Had the half & half meats combo with BBQ chicken and chicken katsu. Fairly tender BBQ chicken but there was a slight bitter burnt soy sauce taste to it. Over-fried chicken katsu: super crispy but I felt the grease in each bite. Decent meat portion. Skimpy on the mac salad, which was a bummer since I enjoyed it (nice macaroni bite and not too mayo-gloopy). Indoor seating available but for some reason this small area at the shop wasn't lit well. Finding lot parking wasn't too bad. read more

Olioli Hawaiian BBQ - Half & half meats combo (chicken katsu + BBQ chicken) - Barbeque Near Me - San Jose, California