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    William BBQ

    4.4 (122 reviews)
    Open 11:00 am - 8:30 pm

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    Dogs allowed
    Outdoor seating

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    william Chicken  2 meat
    Bianca S.

    Picked up dinner from William BBQ. Three items and one side. I have been eyeing this place for a while. Today just felt like the day. It was light refreshing and fulfilling. There was crunch, the chicken was not heavy or greasy. The mac salad/slaw was a good note to my fried shrimp. I live kinda far, still had a crunch when I got home. Staff were welcoming the vibe is homie. You can stop for a quick bite, there is not much space but definitely worth the bite, so a grab and go never hurt nobody. Today was hot and this meal was a good bite.

    Cardin N.

    A small business and small restaurant with limited seating so expect that when heading there. That said, owner is very pleasant and the food is splendid. 5/5 for both dishes we had!

    Bbq mix plate
    Jaime D.

    This place is still as good! The portions are huge and food is so damn good! I always get half bbq chicken and half chicken katsu! Definitely a must try

    Hawaiian William BBQ Chicken, Chicken Katsu plates
    Alice W.

    There's not a lot of seating but for takeout, William BBQ is great. I ordered 2 plates to go, and both were delicious and each plate had enough leftovers for another meal! To order, I phoned it in (friendly service) and picked up the order. Food ordered: 1. Hawaiian BBQ Chicken Plate The chicken was juicy was the BBQ sauce tasted similar to a teriyaki sauce, so sweet and tangy. Plates come with 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop macaroni salad, and a couple broccoli heads. Delicious! 2. Chicken Katsu Plate This fried chicken katsu was also delicious. Katsu coating is not overdone and the chicken is cooked well. Same idea that the plate comes with 2 scoops of rice, 1 scoop of macaroni, and a couple broccoli heads. It may not look like much from the photos, but these are large plates. With 2 plates, it was enough for two of us to have an entire meal the next day. I would order again for takeout when I'm feeling a Hawaiian BBQ plate.

    william chicken katsu
    Jessica H.

    The william chicken katsu was great. Big portions for two meals. The katsu was crispy and the chicken was good. Some pieces maybe were a bit more on the dry side. Overall though it was good with some sauce. I also enjoyed the macaroni salad which featured some cabbage shreds in there. It was refreshing to have with the soft fluffy rice and crunchy chicken katsu. Good little spot for food.

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    Alexandra L.

    They have nice big tables for you to dine in. This is a very small place but the prices and the food is cooked fresh. The portions are big so I can get a second meal out of it for tomorrow. I will definitely show up here often.

    Daniel F.

    Hidden gem for sure. This has to be one of the best Hawaiin BBq places I've ever had. Right in San Carlos off of El Camino. There's only street parking and the place is small so it can get busy quick, but luckily we came when it wasn't busy on a Saturday afternoon. Very friendly people with a nice homey feel to the place. Now to the best part which is the food. You get large portions of food which is great and the price is affordable. Katsu chicken is cooked perfectly and very crispy. The short ribs were good, but were drenched in too much sauce. The wagyu beef was really good and their mac salad is different, but good. Will definitely be back to try other things on the menu.

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    Jonathan C.

    It's a hard thing to give up your favorite spot but you definitely want to see the business thrive..well this is one of them! The owner is a very nice guy. Will greet you and give you tips on what to order. I suggest the beef and grilled shrimp. Even the broccoli is amazing! The Mac salad is a little different with coleslaw mixed in but it works.. the portions are good size and this place is really a diamond in the rough! If you're a fan of Hawaiian Bbq then this is your spot!

    BBQ 2 Meat   BBQ chicken + Wagyu Steak  Sides all rice
    Jayoolian G.

    This place is one of the best Hawaiian spots in the bay HANDS DOWN I weighed the takeout portion and it came out to just under 5lbs of food 5 LBS OF FOOD FOR $20?!?! SAY LESS Everything was savory, properly seasoned and had endless flavor, already been here a few times and I look forward to coming back every time, insanely underrated 5 STARS

    Chicken Katsu, William BBQ Chicken
    Ishmael K.

    The food is delicious, the ambience is very Mom & Pop family run, and the portions are HUGE! I love coming here. I usually get the grilled chicken, wagyu combination plate.

    Reanne Z.

    Ordered takeout, called in advance and was able to pick up within 15 minutes. We requested no rice, all mac salad, and they kindly obliged. Unfortunately, I ended up not being a huge fan of the mac salad, it was more like a watery coleslaw with macaroni in it rather than a traditional mac salad. We got a chicken katsu and wagyu plate, and there was quite a bit of food, the box was hefty. I found the wagyu to be a bit chewy, but the chicken katsu was crispy and moist. Overall, I found it pricey for what it was (about $23 after tax), and there was other preferred Hawaiian food places in the Peninsula, but perhaps I will give it another try with other menu items.

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    Great service and great value. Chicken katsu is crispy. Mac salad is good. Short rib was only okay(sauce).

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    10 months ago

    Food is amazing and the service was great! I highly recommend William BBQ over L&L BBQ hands down!

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    Best Hawaiian food! Love their chicken and macaroni/slaw salad. My go to for when I crave Hawaiian food!

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    I anticipated this would happen, but dining at Noelani's makes me miss Hawaii so much. I truly felt…read morelike I was in Hawaii and not the Bay Area once we settled down and ate. FOOD: 9/10 DRINKS: 9/10 SERVICE: 9/10 AMBIANCE: 10/10 What we ordered: Island Sliders (Spam, Kalua Pork, Katsu) Fish Tacos Pork Belly and Pineapple Bites Lilikoi (Passionfruit) Margarita Mai Tai FOOD: 9/10 The food is flavorful and yummy, as well as served hot. Of all the things we ordered, I think my favorite is the Katsu Sliders, which shocked me because I am not a fan of katsu lmao as it is normally underwhelming, respectfully. DRINKS: 9/10 The drinks are yummy, and you can definitely taste the alcohol in the best way possible. Strong, but not to the point where it overpowers the different flavors within the drink. The garnishments for the drinks are the cutest! SERVICE: 9/10 The staff are very friendly, attentive, and served the food at a decent time, considering how packed they were getting. AMBIANCE: 10/10 My absolute favorite. Everywhere you turn, there is a piece of Hawaii in every aspect of this restaurant in unique and eye-catching ways. The live music is my favorite and very good! I love all the island reggae hits sung as well as covers of different popular hits. I would say the ambiance and live music are what make me feel like I am in Hawaii for sure. You definitely feel the Aloha spirit out here!!!

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    Craving protein? This spot has got you covered for seasoned skewers over a warmed plate…read more I came here on a Saturday evening and there was no wait! I came with a friend and got seated immediately. In terms of service, there wasn't too much interaction with the staff since you order via QR code, but they will come over and put your receipt on the surface of the table and check off your items as they bring them out. Initially, my friend and I thought they grilled the skewers on the plate at the table; however, it comes pre-cooked and grilled, and the plate itself is there to keep your food warm. I looked under, and it's "powered" by a bunch of tea candles. Between both of us, we ordered some skewers of enoki mushrooms (which was my favorite, super tender and flavorful), some beef skewers, a beef skewer with lychee (super unique), beef tongue (a bit tough for my liking), and chicken skin (extremely crispy, somewhat hard to pull off the skewer). I want to call out again the beef with lychee since this was an item I do not see often. It was interesting because the beef was seasoned well and when combined with the lychee, it added a refreshing note; however, the lychee's textural profile was similar to fatty beef, which personally threw me off a bit as someone who tends not to like fatty cuts (if you are a fan though, you'll like this). Overall, this spot is an okay place to check out if you're in the area. Parking in this area of San Mateo is limited, but the restaurant itself has a lot of tables, so it can be good for bigger parties.

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