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    Waikiki Hawaiian Grill

    2.9 (248 reviews)
    InexpensiveHawaiian, Barbeque
    Open • 10:30 am - 8:00 pm
    Updated 3 months ago

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    WAIKIKI HAWAIIAN GRILL ATMOSPHERE

    What's the vibe?
    Moderate noise
    Casual
    Good for groups
    Good for kids

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    Rayna M.

    I'm so upset! I didn't expect my order to be this bad. I have always went here and I wanted to try the spicy chicken combo and when I try it it's treated like crap. I don't know how the cooks can be so lazy handed. It's like they treated my food with no care at all. The rice isn't even rice it's just full of sauce. My macaroni salad is legit just spicy sauce . I DID NOT ORDER THIS JUST FOR IT TO BE JUST SAUCE. I'm so mad! I want corporate or a managers number! I'm legit crying tears of anger. I drove 25 minutes and spent over 40$ just for it to be so disgusting.

    Chicken katsu with double rice and teriyaki chicken for $23
    Jackie Y.

    We've been going here for years, I'm glad they're still in business since a lot of my favorite spots have closed or moved locations. They have great portions and reasonable pricing. The food is made fresh to order and I feel like that its healthier than burgers and fries. The guys working remember us and that's nice.

    Lunch special katsu
    Kevin O.

    LUNCH SPECIAL. I work in the area and decided I wanted Hawaiian food. Ono and L&L are way too far to make it back to work on time so I chose Waikiki. Kind of a sad looking place, no music, no people, dim lighting, but the lunch special is pretty decent considering how expensive everything in the area is. The chicken katsu lunch special is around 10 bucks after tax and comes with a scoop of mac and rice. You get a whole filet of katsu chicken. The chicken was tender and exterior crispy.

    Chicken Katsu

    Absolutely hit the spot! We ordered the chicken katsu and the barbecue chicken & beef combo, and everything was fantastic. The chicken katsu was perfectly crispy on the outside, juicy on the inside, and paired so well with the sauce. The BBQ chicken was tender and full of that sweet, smoky flavor, and the beef was just as delicious - super flavorful and cooked just right. Portions were generous, the food came out hot and fresh, and it really felt like comfort food done right. Definitely coming back next time we're craving Hawaiian barbecue!

    Chicken & veggies
    Marci M.

    I toggled back and forth between 3 stars and 4 stars (I wish there was a half star) but I'm going with 3 because although there was only one thing that wasn't great, it's one pretty important thing... the meat (chicken) and veggies in my bowl was not hot. I wouldn't even say it was fully warm. There was definitely warm spots but there were also cool (almost cold) spots. When the food isn't hot it always makes me wonder how long it's been sitting out AND how long it's been sitting out at the incorrect temperature. I took a couple of bites (from the bottom which was closest to the rice, which was hot) and will say the taste was great, I'd definitely go back and give it another try. The service was also very friendly and quick.

    Outside. Plenty of shopping strip parking.

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    2 months ago

    Great food plenty for my wife and I the plates we had were the combo chicken and steak and some shrimp on the side but it was worth it !

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    7 months ago

    Good Hawaiian Food, Prices are good, staff is great, friendly, quick service, clean restaurant.

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    Tim S.

    Thank you Brian

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    8 months ago

    Outstanding service excellent food above and beyond. My family's favorite place to eat excellent menu.

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    Tim S.

    Thank you for the great review John, We hope you come again soon.

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    5 months ago

    Tasty but charging $13 for only 5oz of chicken in their chicken bowl is obscene. Their portions for protein have completely gone way down.

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    11 months ago

    This place is so ono!!! Great food and service. If you need a place for the good grinds.. This is the placeee

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    7 months ago

    This place continues to be so good! The cashier was friendly and the store was clean.

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    Tim S.

    Thank you Christine. We hope to see you again.

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    We are glad you enjoyed our Spam Musubi.

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    8 months ago

    Will not order again! Screwed up my order 2 times in last two weeks. Food is decent but they can't get it together.

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    8 months ago

    The food is fresh and tasty with options to make your food spicy. As well as a large order takes only 15 minutes.

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    9 months ago

    Ordered the loco moco. The cashier was friendly and food was ready quickly. Will definitely be back.

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    What time do they close on Sunday because it says 9 on Yelp but at 8:15 on Sunday I was there and they were closed?

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    4.3(1.1k reviews)
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    Always looking for a good spot that serves poke-- glad that I came across this spot. Upon walking…read morein, service was great. The worker was welcoming and offered to answer any questions. Plenty of tables available for dine in and restroom is available if needed. I ended up ordering through the kiosk and got the build your own with salmon, white rice, and original flavor. I like how it comes with imitation crab meat, cucumbers, salad, and a generous portion of furikake on top. The salmon is pretty fresh-- better than other poke spots in OC but can't compare to Hawaiian Fresh Seafood in San Diego and of course the poke in Hawaii. Would come back if in the area and do recommend!

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