((4.5 stars)) L&L…read moreHawaiian Barbecue serves up a variety of Hawaiian comfort foods from plates of barbecued meat + rice + macaroni salad to saimin (noodle dishes) to musubis and burgers & sandwiches. picked up dinner here back in July. meant to review sooner, but LIFE. ordered BBQ Chicken plate-- thin slices of chicken in bbq sauce. the chicken is a mix of sweet and savory. thin grilled slices of meatiness. the rice is essential bc it soaks up the bbq sauce and grilled chicken flavors. the Hawaiian style macaroni salad brings the tasty carbs of tanginess & creaminess with a touch of sweetness. the way the plate mixes flavors into satisfying umami-ness. the helping is generous and i split the platter into two meals because there was so much of everything. SPAM Musubi--served warm. grilled spam + rice, wrapped in crispy seaweed. this was fine. all the flavors are there. however i would stick with the bigger bites on the menu or another side order of macaroni salad. the interior is well-maintain, clean, and casual sit-down interior. there's a decent amount of tables if you want to dine in. the staff is friendly and accommodating. my to-go order was neatly wrapped up and bagged. if you are looking for a different kind of comfort food, L&L Hawaiian Barbecue has got a lot of options for you. it's also nice to have a place to grab some enjoyable Hawaiian calories without a 10-hour plane flight! though, i'd still rather be in Maui or the Big Island--when are we getting that teleportation thing going?? Ha

I couldn't wait to get my hands on some L&L but I was pretty letdown. Maybe I made the wrong move…read moreby ordering some non Hawaiian stuff from there. Lumpia - 2/5. Im giving it just 1 star for the crispiness but it's not authentic lumpia by any means. It tasted more like those bootlegged spring rolls from Chinese American takeout restaurants. Each roll was also very skinny/lacked filling. Saimin w chicken katsu - 2/5. To be fair I've never had Hawaiian style ramen before so I don't know if saimin is supposed to taste like this. But if I had to choose between a bowl of ramen from a Japanese restaurant or this saimin, you can't pay me to choose the latter. It was like a whitewashed version of ramen, in which the broth had a vegetable flavor and not rich at all. The toppings were Naruto slices and bits of veggies. The katsu was ok but not memorable. Loco moco plate - 3/5 my husband loves loco moco so I had to get it for him. I was surprised it came with two eggs (you get to choose how you want them done) and two Patties. So basically two servings in this plate! Despite the generous portion, the food was just alright. We had loco moco from vert frais (jap French fusion eatery in LIC) recently, and that was so much better. The patty here was neither tender nor juicy. The sauce was pretty average but vert frais' was above average. I was really looking forward to the macaroni salad in the plate but they didn't give a lot (they piled it on some rice so it looked like more than it was). The Mac salad was also a little on the plainer side. Only had a couple of carrot shreds I'm tempted to come back to try their seafood but I have my doubts

This was on my boyfriend's to try list, so one day while we were in Brooklyn we made sure to check…read moreit out. The interior of this Hawaiian spot is pretty casual with only some seating (it's not great for big groups). Although the line wasn't bad when we arrived, by the time we left it was out the door. Their menu consists of poke, Hawaiian plates, poke nachos, musubi, and some other Hawaiian bites. We decided to try their kamikaze nachos when we were there and it was so good. Poke was super fresh and the nachos were very flavorful. Will definitely have to come back to try some of their other dishes!

Hmm came here after hearing all the raving reviews to see if this really is the best poke in NYC,…read morewhich has a bit of a poke drought. There's lots of seating inside, the food comes out fast and there's a bathroom, but was a bit disappointed. - Salmon poke nachos (4/5): let's start with the good. these were pretty good - the nachos are wonton chips so they are thinner and lighter in texture and the salmon actually tasted pretty good. we didn't have too much salmon in the dish though, a lot more nachos than fish - Ahi Tuna (2/5): unfortunately, these were a miss. the tuna did not taste very fresh... honestly a bit frozen?? and it was wayy too salty, there was too much soy sauce it was nearly impossible to eat on its own, even with rice it was still rather salty Glad to have tried but unfortunately still on the hunt for very good quality poke in nyc

Out of the park! I recently hired Hawaiian Kitchen to cater…read moreour monthly lunch for 40 people at Wallace Eannace. My executives wanted to do a Hawaiian theme. Hawaiian Kitchen, based in Bethpage, absolutely knocked it out of the park! From the start, they were incredibly easy to work with and went above and beyond to make sure we were taken care of. I had originally requested 2-liter bottles of soda, but since they didn't have them in stock, they proactively delivered individual cans instead to ensure our team had plenty of drinks. Now, for the food--it was phenomenal. Our office hasn't stopped raving about it! The Coconut Shrimp and Grilled Shrimp were huge hits, and the Angus Steak was incredibly tender. Even the Chicken Fried Rice was a standout, and all of their signature sauces were delicious. They also did a large house salad for us with the most incredible Ginger dressing. I had numerous people ask me where I found them, and I couldn't wait to order for their next small house parties or to pick up dinner on the way home. It was all so fresh and not greasy. We also ordered spring rolls that were so light and crispy, pineapple fried rice that was really delicious, and marinated chicken and steamed broccoli. If you're looking for reliable catering that people will actually get excited about, I can't recommend Hawaiian Kitchen enough. THANK YOU for making me look like a superstar! We will definitely be ordering again! PS - they are a small, family-owned business, and I love supporting businesses like that that really care. Give them a try!

Great poke bowl, everything tasted fresh, and generous portion, would come back. Better than…read morefranchise poke places

We stopped in for a couple of mix plates and wow did they hit the spot! Fluffy steaming white rice,…read morecreamy mac salad, and our chosen proteins - grilled chicken, beef, and shortribs in one, fried chicken katsu and grilled chicken in the other. Everything was seasoned and cooked just right for a truly delicious meal that brought us right back to Oahu! The service was incredibly friendly too! We will definitely be returning here the next time we're in the Glen Cove area.

Oh I am thrilled for a poke place nearby!…read more I just got some for the first time today, they have a pretty extensive menu, but I was only there for poke. The seafood and toppings were fresh and the service was great. The restaurant was very clean. Im pretty sure this use to be Coo Coo Chicken and then Tokyo Steak Ramen or vice versa but I hope they make it!!

I love this place and always bring new people! I came in on a Saturday night (no reservation) but…read morewas seated within 10 minutes. Our server, Pye, recognized me and that made my day!! Shoutout to her because she let us linger and never rushed us and always has a smile on her face! Service overall is great and our waters were constantly being refilled. My first and I shared: - yellowtail Musubi - scallop Musubi: this was good but I think I prefer yellowtail or a more traditional spam Musubi. - chicken loco moco: I always get this because it hits! It's honestly a lot of chicken and my friends and I never finish. - Hawaiian macaroni salad: I always order this because the portion that comes with the chicken loco moco isn't enough and I always want more. - cabbage: this was on the house and honestly my new favorite dish! I love cabbage

I can't believe I didn't find out about Noreetuh until this year!!! I had such a memorable meal…read morehere. The staff really makes you feel special when you're celebrating an occasion. I had indicated on Resy that this was for a graduation, and when I arrived, they printed a message on the menu "congratulations on graduating!!!" And at the end of our meal they asked if we wanted to take an Instax photo and they offered us markers and a pin to hang it up on the wall. I love that they do this!!! The walls are mostly covered with these photos as well as some custom menus they printed for people. The meal was awesome and for two of us we shared: - Classic spam musubi - Spicy salmon musubi - Taiwanese cabbage - Iberico rib meat - Mentaiko spaghetti My faves were the spicy salmon musubi, the iberico, and the spaghetti. I would def return!!!

What more can be said about this friendly neighborhood Polyn-Asian restaurant? The food is fair --…read moreroughly on par with your favorite local Chinese takeout spot -- but the food alone isn't really the reason you come here. Walking inside feels like stepping into a themed Disney or Times Square restaurant, just without the inflated prices, and that atmosphere adds a fun calming charm to the experience. You're probably not going to get a "knock your socks off" meal or world-class service and the cocktail menu can feel a little mysterious, filled with drinks you may or may not recognize. Still, no matter what you order, some fruity and alcoholic concoction will appear at your table, and chances are you'll enjoy it even if you're not entirely sure what it is. At the end of the day, it's just a great little spot -- perfect for birthdays, family dinners, kids, or simply a fun night out.

My wife and I were feeling nostalgic on an impromptu casual date night and we decided to grab a…read morepu-pu platter from Lee's. Geez - gotta be at least 25 years since we dined there. Chaotic upon entering! We got there a bit before 9:30pm (we checked to ensure they'd still be open - yes 11:00pm) and the manager said - if you know what you want, hurry up! Kitchen is closed! LOL - Wah?! Anyway, we got our pu-pu platter and shared a fried rice and sweet n sour chicken. The platter was fun; the food just OK. It was karaoke night and we were happy that a lot of the patrons this evening were a young and mixed crowd - meaning this place might still live on for another generation. Hey - why not? Cool Polynesian-themed (albeit VERY dated) decor and mai-tai's that'll knock you on your butt if you have two or more! I do hope Mgt decides to spend a few bucks on this place though -- the carpeting is pretty gross and the chairs look like they're from grandma's basement. Old! Anyway - fun blast-from-the-past night for just the two of us. Cheers!

Went to Pokeworks after the movies, and the place had plenty of seating both indoors and outdoors…read more The protein was fresh, and I ordered a build-your-own poke bowl with two proteins: salmon and spicy tuna. Everything tasted fresh and flavorful. They also collaborate with Tea Pulse, which is just around the corner. You can get 10% off at Tea Pulse by showing your Pokeworks receipt, and vice versa, making it a nice combo if you're craving both food and a drink.

My family and I periodically stop by here as it's close to where we live, and we've never had a bad…read moreexperience. We've eaten in, and gotten takeout. During the warmer months, they also have outdoor seating. Everything we've had is always fresh, and they have a good variety of sides, toppings, sauce, and proteins, including fish, tofu, and lobster surimi. My go-to has been a salmon make your own poke bowl with a furikake mac salad, and it always hits the spot! My mom is also a fan of the Huli huli chicken plate and she said the chicken is very tender and flavorful. The service is pretty basic, you go to a bar-like area and pick out your toppings/protein. No complaints about the service, they've always been available to help out with whatever I needed. We will continue to come back!

This place is such a hidden gem! Granted we only stopped in for ice cream after the zoo but we need…read moreto come back for dinner or lunch. I have never had Hawaiian shaved ice cream and absolutely loved the matcha one. My kids ended up getting the rainbow shaved ice cream and my husband did the ube top coconut ice cream. Loved it & need to come back!

New Milford, NJ - I love me some shaved ice and have been wanting to come here for a while, so we…read morefinally stopped by after a recent outing to the Bergen County Zoo and Van Saun Playground which are close by. Not only is the food awesome - I ordered a ramen, plain hot dog, and halo-halo shaved ice (addictively good) - but bonus stars to the staff who were sooo sweet! The Hawaiian style shaved ice and home-made ice cream are top notch. The ice cream is rich and delicious, with some unique flavors, and the shaved ice is very fine - fluffy and evenly slushy in texture and sweetness, unlike the inferior versions where you run into bland chips of ice. The toppings are yum too. The ramen noodles are springy, settled in a savory light broth. For a non-prestige grade ramen, I have no complaints. I also want to acknowledge the lovely hospitality. My child was in a tantrum-y mood and went to sulk by himself in a corner. Seeing the pouty little grump in a small fit, the girls at the counter coaxed him over with ice cream and stickers, which he of course eagerly accepted, pleased by the attention and confection, and was soon back to his endearing self. So I really appreciated their extra kindness! This is a fab joint for a quick-casual or just a perfect sweet treat!