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    Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ

    3.6 (320 reviews)
    InexpensiveHawaiian
    Closed • 10:30 am - 8:30 pm
    Updated 1 month ago

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    Quiet
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    Good for groups
    Dogs allowed

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    Spam masubi

    Door dashed from here. Gotta be the most inexpensive place around. I got the Steamed Broccoli Plate with BBQ Chicken. So flavorful, not dry, and not salty. Think there were five smaller chicken thighs in there. Such a good helping. Broccoli was freshly steamed, good quality and tasty. Not overcooked, still had a little crunch. Mac salad was fire. Super creamy. Truly like a plate back on the island.

    Chicken Katsu
    Crystal T.

    Aloha! This review today is not based on my dine-in experience. It's about my experience with ordering from them through Uber Eats. I've been to the establishment a few times in the past and it's in a very convenient area. I've ordered pick up, for delivery, and dine-in. Even catered with them at one point. Park n Shop shopping center is across the street (99 cent store, more restaurants, and grocery stores like Ranch 99 and Los Montanez, I apologize if I spelled it incorrectly.). I never have any issues finding parking either. There is plenty of seating inside for the customers. But they need an upgrade on the decor. I ordered a chicken katsu (2 scoops of rice, side of macaroni) plate, 2 egg rolls, and a Diet Coke through Uber Eats. The food was prepared fast and delivered in less than 30 minutes. The food came in a huge portion, enough to feed an adult and child. Everything was provided, including napkins and utensils. They gave me enough sweet and sour sauce for the egg rolls and katsu sauce for the chicken: The whole meal tasted good and I have leftovers to take home. I was one happy woman at work. This island joint never fails!

    Paul V.

    Its been a while and craving for Hawaiian Bbq for a while so decided to try Waikiki Hawaiian Bbq in Concord. The restaurant have an ample dining space, albeit looking like it had seen better days. I chose their Combination plate#1 which consists of short ribs, teriyaki steak, and chicken. It was mediocre at best to be honest. The bulk of the proteins is heavily biased towards the chicken and the short ribs was sparse. I wished the meats stayed in the grill a little bit more as there no hint of char. The taste is a little behind the typical Hawaiian Bbq. Adding one star as the portion of my lunch plate is proper. Overall, it was just alright.

    Chicken katsu and BBQ Chicken plate
    Jenny L.

    My coworker raved about this spot by her house and she was ordering some for lunch through door dash so i was like why not! I got the chicken platter with bbq chicken and chicken katsu. The plate came with a good amount of rice and meat. I feel like some places give you a small amount of rice, but that wasnt the case for this spot. I always worry that the macaroni salad will not be good because i have had pretty terrible ones, lol. BUT, theirs was pretty good. Everything was cooked well and tasted good. Would definitely order from here again.

    Chris Y.

    Waikiki Hawaiian BBQ is located in a small shopping center across the street from Park & Shop, and also next to the shopping center next to PetSmart. They have been in this spot for some time now, having switched through owners throughout its time here. It's in the same shopping center where Imperial Seafood Restaurant used to be open, but has now closed, which leaves this shopping center more quiet than it used to be many years back. Driving by here, you'll probably feel as if everything in this little shopping center was closed, but Wakiki is definitely not one of those stores. Pricing wise, they have gone up, rather drastically, ever since re-opening again after the initial lockdown, as they had been closed for a time. One of the reasons I liked this spot in the past certainly connected to their reasonable pricing for the portions that you get from them. The portions are luckily still comparable, however, with the increase in price, it's on the more expensive side when comparing to Hawaiian BBQ in general, and really, just pricier in general for food in the immediate area, considering you have so many food options in the surrounding abundance of shopping centers, and just a short drive or medium walk away from Los Todos Santos. While it's not too expensive, it's also not going to be the best bang for your buck when comparing it to other eateries. But again, at least portions are comparable. Food wise, it will be sort of hit or miss depending on when you get them. When they're busy it seems like that's when they struggle the most with food quality. When the food is bad, it's basically just completely burnt and dry. When done well, the chicken in particular is just tender, delicious, and quite juicy. Luckily, I've had more good experiences with the food quality than bad, so take this for what it's worth. Their mac salad here is also great. I always get all mac when I'm here, and they are quite generous when it comes to the scoop of mac you get. The service here is good too for the most part. It's a very mom n pop kind of operation, and you can see that they try at least. I would recommend popping into Waikiki if you're interested in some Hawaiian BBQ when in the area, or just want Hawaiian BBQ other than the places in Pleasant Hill. They're a bit more expensive now than they used to be, and just pricier considering it's Hawaiian BBQ, but then again, nowadays everything has gone up in price relatively speaking, so can't complain too much. At the very least the portions are on the generous side. Make sure to order either earlier or later, and not right in the peak rush, as they may have consistency issues from time to time. And mac salad fans, you'd definitely want to all mac it here. ;)

    Mini Chicken Katsu
    Alan D.

    I have been a fan here since they first opened way back when. Always my go to spot for Hawaiian food around the Concord area. The staff wore masks and gloves. There is no seating right now. And they use plastic wrap as a barrier instead of plexiglass. The menu sure has changed a lot since I have been coming here. The prices go up every year, but I assume that for inflation. They still more or less have the same items to offer, and just adding new items via pieces of paper they stick on the wall. My favorite things to get are the BBQ chicken and the Chicken Katsu. This time, I got the Mini Katsu, which is a helping supply of the fried chicken cutlet, a scoop or rice and a scoop of macaroni salad. They also have a delicious Katsu sauce to go with it. The macaroni salad they have is the best I ever had. The rice was dry and sticky, which is a plus for me. Overall, I love this place. I know visually it is not appealing, but I am here for the food. The staff still remembers me who I am from time to time, and I still remember them. I will always plan to come back here.

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    First time having this place tonight. It was amazing!! My new favorite spot for Hawaiian bbq

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    Kyoto Ramen Hawaiian BBQ

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    4.2(208 reviews)
    8.5 mi
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    Even if they say the sauce is in the bag, always check the bag anyway…read more We ordered for pick up on our 30 minute break, food was ready in time, my partner asked for musubi sauce and the girl said "it's in the bag" He gets home, sure enough the sauce was definitely not in the bag. I just said to save the musubis for later so he can get the sauce on the way home from work. We had the chicken katsu plate, it was a good portion, but the katsu sauce was watered down, so disappointing. We asked for all rice this time because I just couldn't like their mac salad and it would always go to waste. I called in to notify that we didn't get any musubi sauce and the man said we have to ask for it...which we did and were told it was in the bag. He asked if I wanted to go back so I said yes, we'll get a katsu and musubi sauce. My partner went back after work and the girl was giving him a difficult time just picking it up. She kept asking "you came earlier right?" He answered yes and she didn't even want to give the katsu sauce, but ended up giving a smaller container of it. It was already an inconvenience that we had to wait to eat what was supposed to be part of our lunch, but does it hurt the business that bad to give an extra katsu sauce for having to drive back? I was going to give 4 stars since I didn't want to make a big deal over the sauce, but after I seen the small size of watered down katsu sauce and heard about the issue my partner had to deal with to get the sauces, I just don't want to get my Hawaiian food from there any longer.

    A big favorite of my work. We get a big lunch every month for the company and we vote on who to get…read morelunch from and this place gets the most votes, lol Their bbq chicken is wonderful and the portions are big. They deliver too.

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    Didn't even realize I left a review for this spot 7 years ago lol. Came back and it honestly felt…read morelike my first time again. Surprisingly, the place was completely empty on a Wednesday lunch, which was kinda odd considering how good it is. Portions are big and the options feel endless. Great music playing and plenty of seating whether you're trying to chill or get some work done. Still lives up to all the great reviews!

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    This is a great place to grab a Hawaiian lunch, especially if you're shopping nearby and looking…read morefor a delicious meal. The prices are reasonable, the service is quick, and the restaurant is very clean and well-maintained. I ordered the combination plate with short ribs and teriyaki chicken, and everything was flavorful and cooked perfectly. The Hawaiian macaroni salad was one of my favorite parts of the meal, and I paired it with a Hawaiian drink that was absolutely delicious. If you're craving authentic Hawaiian comfort food with generous portions and fast, friendly service, I definitely recommend stopping by!

    After a day of shopping around this plaza, my husband was craving macaroni salad and so we decided…read moreto stop by here and eat in. It is in a plaza with a bunch of other stores and restaurants. And it is a pretty busy plaza depending when you decide to go there. Mixed BBQ Plate: 7/10 you honestly can't go wrong with a mixed plate. I asked for double make and 1 scoop of rice. I was not so fond of the macaroni salad already scooped into the small clear side food containers. I ate into it and it tasted like it was already prepacked a few days ago and stored in the fridge. I tend to stick to my Hawaiian restaurant I usually go to, but Brentwood is way too far out there. Seafood Plate: 8/10 my husband like his food and ate it all. He wasn't complaining about it, but his face said otherwise. He only wishes that the plate matched what it was priced for. Overall: 7/10 this place definitely needs a remodel and a clean up around the soda machine, walls and tables. I get it, times are tough, but this place has been here for a while. I do agree that the price didn't match what was given to us and I personally think, that when you are charging almost $5 for Musubi, the cut of the spam should be cut a bit thicker. I do think this place can be better, but I know that if you go there, you might have a better experience than I did. Total price with tip came out to $68.

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    Great, food was great, and service was friendly and on point. I look forward to going again soon. I…read morehad the one pancakes and eggs over easy. Planning to try the Thai pancakes next time.

    If you are looking for an amazing brunch spot for people of all ages, I HIGHLY RECOMMEND THE…read moreHANGOUT. My family and I ended up here randomly today (Saturday) after doing a yelp search for lunch. We arrived and it was BUSYYYY, but the wait time was said to be 11-20 minutes. So we decided to wait. Wait time ended up being OVER 30 minutes, but IT WAS WORTH THE WAIT. We almost decided to just walk right over to Kinders, after waiting 30 minutes. But we thought "wth, we've waited this long, let's just wait a bit longer". Finally after almost 40 minutes, we were seated inside. There is no patio seating here and the venue is really small. I wouldn't recommend for groups over 4-5 at the pleasant hill location unless you call to make a reservation in advanced. Though I'm not sure if they take reservations. Anyway, we ordered the following. Kids pancake and fruit. Kids fried chicken & fries + a side of extra crispy bacon. Both kids meals came with an apple juice. Crab Benedict. Chicken and wafffles. Ube pancakes Hot chocolate Thai Iced Tea & an alcohol beverage. The something sour. Can't remember the name but had grapefruit, soju, tajin rim. Damn near EVERYTHING was delicious!! We loved it alllll. Minus the hot chocolate. My kids did not like it, but it wasn't bad. Just not a favorite. On top of the food being yummy! It's all so decently priced. For everything mentioned above, our bill came out to $150. Which to me, in today's world, for 4 people, all of that?! Is not bad at all. I spend more on a less when grocery shopping for two days worth of groceries. We WILL be visiting again!

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    4.2(627 reviews)
    5.4 mi
    •$$
    Family-owned & operated
    20 years in business

    Thoroughly enjoyable tiki bar! I am getting into tiki bars. And this one, was a great new…read morediscovery. I was shopping in the afternoon in Walnut Creek, and happened to stumble upon Tiki Tom's. This one was designed by Bamboo Ben and is certainly bespoke and wonderful! We met several other people who are tiki lovers and had conversation around which were the best tiki bars around. Great place! Great crowd!

    Unfortunately, I had a very uncomfortable and embarrassing experience at Tiki Tom's in Walnut Creek…read moreinvolving my trained service dog. We had barely sat down and had not even had a chance to look at the menu when an employee approached us and told me that "the law" required my service dog to stay on the floor underneath the table. I explained that he is a very small service dog trained to respond to symptoms related to my disability and needs to remain close to me. He was on my lap, not on the restaurant's furniture or table. Instead of listening to my explanation, another employee came over with her phone already in hand to show us what she believed the law said. Both employees stood at our table repeatedly arguing with us about where my service dog was legally required to be. One employee even brought up having a quadriplegic family member with a service dog as justification for why she knew the rules. Every disability and service animal is different, and I found that comparison unnecessary and dismissive of what I was explaining about my own needs. The entire interaction made me feel singled out and embarrassed in front of other customers. Eventually, because the situation had become so uncomfortable, we had a family member take my service dog to our car and stay with him just to end the confrontation. That meant I was separated from the service animal specifically trained to assist me. Even after we agreed to remove him, the employees continued lecturing us. Afterward, we reviewed the U.S. Department of Justice's ADA guidance ourselves. The guidance states that generally a service dog must stay on the floor or the person may carry the dog, and it even provides an example involving a small service dog that needs to remain close to its handler to perform its disability-related work. I was never asking for my dog to sit on restaurant furniture or be placed on the table. What bothered me most was not simply being approached about a service animal, it was how the entire situation was handled. I should not have been made to feel like I had to publicly defend my disability-related need for my service dog just to sit down and have dinner. I hope management takes this experience seriously, reviews its service-animal policy, and provides employees with appropriate ADA training. Customers with disabilities and their service animals deserve to be treated respectfully and discreetly.

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