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    Tim's Hawaiian BBQ

    4.2 (145 reviews)
    ModerateHawaiian, Barbeque
    Closed 11:00 am - 9:00 pm

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    TIM'S HAWAIIAN BBQ ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Casual
    Outdoor seating
    Good for groups

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    Neikan M.

    One of my favorite restaurants in all of Davis. The combination plates are easily enough food to split between two and the quality of everything is remarkable. One of the best Hawaiian bbq spots I have ever had and a staple in Davis

    Inside
    Alexis R.

    This place was very delicious! We got the chicken katsu plate (1 rice + 2 scoops of macaroni salads) , we just shared the plate! Very big portions so it was perfect to halve between us. Very quick service ! The interior is pretty small with three tables but there are plenty of outdoor tables!

    Chicken Katsu
    Sov H.

    There hasn't been a moment since my time as a Davis student, that'd I actively ignore the adorable Tims Cottage on 3rd street. Fantastic food, incredible prices, value for size and the feeling of home- only complimented by the sweetest servers. Shoutout to the sweet girl with cool glasses that always has my back. I (& all my friends) will miss Tims dearly when we graduate.

    3-Style Mix Musubi,
    Chelsea C.

    It never misses. Katsu was crispy and thin, sauces were the right amount of tangy, loved the mac salad (when you crave Hawaiian BBQ this completes the plate), they have a Hawaiian plate down to a science.

    1/2 and 1/2 Combo Plate
    Vanessa C.

    I highly recommend Tim's. I've actually been eating here for a while but the food is so good I always forget to get a picture. My fiancé and I ordered take out. I always get the bbq mix plate and it never disappoints. My fiancé got 1/2 bbq chicken 1/2 bbq beef. Both plates came with 2 scoops of rice and 1 scoop of Mac salad. (But you do have the option to do 2 Mac 1 rice or any other combination) We split an order of the 3 mususbi; 1 spam, 1 chicken katsu, 1 bbq chicken. The staff is always super friendly any time we go.

    Huge layout of plates
    Vanessa M.

    Everything about this establishment was great! Would 10/10 recommend to anyone looking for authentic Hawaiian food, that's decently priced, and also really great service that was so communicative and helpful. The restaurant itself is small with not too much seating but there are also picnic tables outside and lots of street parking in the area and a parking lot right next door. The overall ambiance was calm, which I am sure is to change when Davis students are back in session and flocking here for food! The food itself was amazing. Everything was fresh, and you can tell they were made with great products and was overall well made. Definitely satisfied our Hawaiian food craving and we will be returning.

    BBQ chicken and katsu musubi
    Cecilia C.

    I came in for a snack in the afternoon before the start of fall quarter, so I was the only one in there. The wait was reasonable. It's a small store with limited seating, so keep that in mind if you want to dine in. I ordered their katsu and BBQ chicken musubis. Their katsu was great and perfectly fried. The BBQ chicken was good, but I couldn't help not comparing it to Ono's Hawaiian BBQ, and with that, the marination just wasn't quite there. The musubi comes with a lot of rice and a piece of meat. Depending on how big the plates are, I think you'd get more bang for your buck.

    2. All Beef Burger Combo
    Elaine C.

    I can to Tim's Hawaiian on a Friday afternoon. I wasn't planning on it since it was closed for most of the summer but I saw it was opened so I said why not. I've been here before, mostly for their BBQ plates which are typically two meals worth of food. But I have been wanting to try their burgers. I got a beef burger combo. The burger itself was just a regular burger, it had a good amount of sauce too but the burger didn't really stand out. The fries were the star of this meal. I took the meal to go and by the time I was ready to eat, the fries were really crispy and warm still. Overall, if you go to Tim's, I'd recommend the BBQ plates and don't forget the mac salad!

    Daisy I.

    I recently tried the Chicken Katsu plate from Tim's Hawaiian BBQ, I must admit that I didn't enjoy it as much as I did their Chicken BBQ. Will post a picture of the chicken katsu ,unfortunately, I ate all of the chicken BBQ but it was super good ! The Chicken Katsu plate was priced at around $14, which seemed reasonable for a full meal. I found the chicken to be disappointingly dry and difficult to swallow. It's important to note that personal preferences can vary, and while I didn't particularly enjoy this dish, there are others in my friend group who might appreciate it. On the positive side, the cashier at the restaurant was extremely friendly and provided great customer service.

    3-Style Mix Musubi
    Ida J.

    Our order: musubi, loco moco, chicken katsu plates, Hawaiian sun sodas. Characteristically college-town eatery: cheap, fast, big. Didn't try my partner's chicken katsu so I won't comment on that. The musubi and loco moco were extremely salty. The loco moco meat patties were dry so I had to add sauce to the plate which was essentially salt on salt. Good flavors, but be prepared to drink a lot of water during and after your meal. The restaurant was bustling. I don't think the cashier ever had a second to stop from the influx of patrons whom are mostly students. Food took about 15min, better to order online for takeout. Seating is quite limited both indoors and outdoors, but it is close to a municipal park with picnic spaces. There is parking to the side / back, not noticeable unless you're familiar with the neighborhood.

    Shanna P.

    I ordered the chicken katsu musubi for a snack, and it was amazing. The chicken was crunchy and tender. For 3.50, the musubi was huge! I'll try their plates next time

    Spam musubi
    Tricia M.

    When I'm planning to get takeout, Hawaiian food never occurs to me as an option. But Yelp saved me as I was searching for something different - Tim's Hawaiian BBQ popped up as an option and yes, the reviews spoke for themselves. I love me some Hawaiian food and on a cold wintery day, it sounded like just the ticket. I got the loco moco, which was huge! And my son spotted it and scoffed down about half of it. He had never tried loco moco and was immediately a fan. Who wouldn't love a ground beef patty over rice, topped with gravy and a fried egg, with a side of macaroni salad? It was a carbalicious feast! My family also ordered the BBQ Mix with Katsu (keeping the BBQ beef and BBQ short ribs, replacing BBQ chicken for chicken katsu), spam musubi (yes! Always order this when it's available). Chicken katsu is easily the best version I've had in many years - very fresh and not too greasy or oily. BBQ items were all tender and tasty. I'll definitely return - I ordered delivery through Grubhub and it was very quick delivery and food was very hot! Try Tim's if you haven't been here. It's worth a trip.

    Mixed plate, portions are amazing! Check it out. Closest taste to food back home, comfort food.
    Edgar M.

    Mixed plate, portions are amazing! Check it out. Closest taste to food back home, comfort food. I'll be back!

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    Stop for a quick fix and the three musubi plate did not disapoint. the price was also yeah, $8.25 for three.

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    Really delicious and fun. I recommend the Musubi and the bbq is just so yummy! Giant Spam sushi is really a unique experience.

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    Ask the Community - Tim's Hawaiian BBQ

    What are hours during covid?

    Mon-Sat, 11am-8:30pm

    Is it open now?

    We are open now.

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