I'm not that hard a sell on Hawaiian plate lunches, but I can tell the difference between…read moreexceptional ones from the ones that just cut the mustard. Actually mustard might be a helpful condiment to offer to address the blandness of the food here. I'm not saying it's bad here because it clearly satisfies the student populace who obviously need sustenance to make it through their midterms and finals. For me as someone many years from my undergrad days, however, my point of reference relates to the plate lunches I could find on Oahu. Using that point of comparison, I suggested to Jamie W that we give it a try during one of our weekend Berkeley walks. Jamie ordered the $14.99 BBQ Chicken & Beef Combo Meal. It was a hefty portion suitable for a growing post-adolescent. The meal came with the requisite two scoops of rice, one scoop of macaroni salad, and steamed cabbage underneath the meat (Photo 5). He pronounced it middling when it came to flavor satisfaction. I went for the $13.99 Hawaiian BBQ Beef Bowl. It came with the same sides, and the satisfaction level was comparable (Photo 6). Listen, if I was young and running late to my study group, I'd be so in. FOOD - 3 stars...exceptional portion-wise but middling when it comes to satisfaction AMBIANCE - 3 stars...not much character SERVICE - 3 stars...automatic TOTAL - 3 stars...give me a real plate lunch RELATED - Exploring Berkeley? Here's my collection of places l've patronized and reviewed: https://yelp.to/3SznGCCx-X

A reliably tasty Hawaiian bbq spot, this location has quickly become one of my favorite dinner…read morespots in downtown Berkeley. I would definitely recommend the chicken combo- it comes with two types: deliciously crunchy panko-crusted chicken (meat tastes fresher than L&L Hawaiian) and teriyaki chicken. Meat portions are generous, and can easily be enough for two whole meals. Food also comes really quickly (~10 min) and the staff have always been nice when I've visited. All in all, a great spot for yummy protein at a reasonable price.

Brief summary: - Good portions - fills up more than its…read moreappearance - Liked the equal balance of the broth and noodles with protein - Close to Trader Joe's - Indoor seating Ramen is a dish that has started sprouting in Berkeley, and this is one of them .I decided to go there for dinner with the family before heading to the Trader Joe's across the street to stock up on groceries. We entered a few minutes before peak dinner times, so there were seats to choose and sit from. By the time we left, mostly all the seats were filled up, so I would suggest coming in early. I liked the naming for each of the ramen dishes, some I recognized the names from Hawai'i. For this round, we ordered 3 different types of ramen: the Kuni, Broke da Mouth, and the Miso Hungry. These orders also came around the same time. A notable elements I liked about the ramen was that the noodles were chewy and springy, and the broth was smooth and easy to drink. I also didn't have the urge to drink lots of water either, so the seasoning was perfect. The other element was that I got to enjoy the ramen's broth and noodles as the stars of the dish, and the proteins, like the pork were supporting roles. For me, what I enjoy ramen are the broth and noodles, so I'm happy that these are prominent in the dish, rather than me having other chow down a thick slab of pork. This restaurant hit the right marks for what a delicious ramen is for me, so I'll come back, and maybe try their other broths.

I thought I had reviewed this place already, but Yelp doesn't seem to think so?…read more I had ramen with a black garlic broth. It was perfectly cooked, service was great, would definitely go back. Ambiance was Christmas music (meh).

Pretty Good restaurant that sells soda. I've only gotten burgers and fries from here. Great people…read morework at this BBQ! A limited amount of seating is available for customers.

I got really bad food poisoning and had to go to the ER because it was so bad. They always have a…read moreby 1 get one free on Uber eats and I thought it was too good to be true. Do not go here it's really a gamble on your health.

Amazing!!! We had the spicy ramen and chicken katsu mini meal. The ramen was amazing with tender…read morebeef and the broth was perfect amount of spice. Quick service and very reasonable prices. We will be back.

My fiance ordered the short ribs and I ordered the black garlic ramen. The ribs had a nice chart to…read morethem. They were a little more chewy than I would have preferred, but the flavor had a good balance of sweet and salty. The ramen broth had a lot of deep rich flavor. The noodles had the perfect texture.

We were at Adeline's food hall (ghost kitchen) on a Saturday at noon and our 2 friends wanted to…read moretry Big Daddy's Hawaiian BBQ. So they ordered a large mixed plate using the QR Code. It took about 10-15 minutes before the food was ready. We didn't have to get it from a locker, because they called out names instead. That made it easy! LARGE MIXED PLATE ~ A choice of (2) proteins, sauce & side. We opted for BBQ steak, crispy fried chicken, Hawaiian BBQ sauce, and mac salad. This also came with Japanese rice. We got a good portion of food and it was made fresh and tasty. 4/5 Too bad you can't sit down and enjoy this hot off the grill! So we stood with forks in hand and took a few bites before jumping back into the car and driving off to the public market, where there are nice spots to chow down and find more good food!

I would not recommend this chain, there is now way of contacting a real person if you have an issue…read morewith your order. I am not sure how the food taste because I didn't get it.

Only went to this place in 2010 and 2011! Basically they set it up so you drink and hangout…read more Amazing that they haven't closed down. Near other cool stuff in Oakland.

Came here for a little drinky drink to celebrate my bday!…read more Arrived and was so happy to find two seats at the bar. This was a Frday night so the bartenders were definitely slammed, but I had a seat so I didnt mind. Got the holy grail macadamia nut chi chi. It wss very good, very creamy. We got a bunch of other drinks too and alll were great. I will say that although this is technically a tiki bar, its catering to a. on tiki audience. Oldies esque music playing, but to be fair, I like a little Denny Martin in my tiki spots. All in all a good time and I'll be here again.

Amazing food, try the fried chicken bowl. I got a side of cabbage slaw and it was very delicious…read moreand refreshing.

I have decided that the temescal neighborhood is one of my favorite places to eat in Oakland. There…read moreare just so many delicious restaurants here! I have been super excited to try hawking bird, and it did not disappoint. We got the satay chicken salad, curry fried chicken rice bowl, pickles, and the calamansi soda. Satay chicken salad -- very fresh and flavorful. the grilled chicken was very well marinated, and had lots of flavor. It came with a vinaigrette and a yummy peanut dipping sauce on the side. We thought it could use a little more greens, as the portion felt somewhat small. Curry fried chicken bowl -- this was our favorite thing that we got! The curry was flavorful and there was the perfect amount of it over the chicken and rice. There was a healthy portion of fried chicken and rice, which we appreciated. The chicken itself was super crispy and yummy. All of the components went very well together, and we really loved this one! Pickles -- this was just okay to me. the pickled vegetables consisted of assorted veggies including green beans, peppers, and cabbage. The veggies had a slight sweetness to them, but also were spicy! Not my favorite, but still pretty good. Calamansi soda -- honorable mention because I love calamansi and was so excited to see that they had this as an option! If you are a calamansi lover, you definitely enjoy this. it was crisp, refreshing, and had an authentic calamansi flavor. I'd definitely get it again! Overall, we really enjoyed our meal! We thought that the portions were the perfect size for sharing, which we loved. Next time, I'd definitely get the curry rice bowl again because it was so good! The decor was super cute, and the staff were friendly and attentive. If you are craving a chicken dish, we recommend you check this place out!

I got the regular chicken Katsu plate with curry. I'm not sure why but the chicken Katsu doesn't…read moretaste as good as it used to. It's more fatty and chewy (which isn't to my preference but it might be yours). Further, the curry itself tasted pretty generic/bland. I wouldnt get the curry next time, I'd recommend the gravy. But the portions are still massive and the workers are very nice :)

quite a busy place. I would love to sit and enjoy the drinks (but they're a bit small). Came by…read moreduring Boba Day 2025 but the ordering wasn't very clear. It turned out that I had to order in person (and not using the kiosk that was right in front of them... even though I had asked specifically about the Boba Day specials). Would give this a better star once I try more food next time. I completely understand my experience was lack lusting because it was a busy busy time.