Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii

A hidden gem in the heart of Waipahu. Located on the outer edge of the Waipahu Festival Center this whole in the wall is putting out some mean food. While the outside is a bit "rundown" looking, don't be fooled, the chefs are cooking up some of the best local plates on the Leeward side. I highly recommend the loco Moco, which in my opinion has been the best I've had to date. The "Heart Attack" Moco, brisket French dip, and homemade roast pork. The french dip is made with the house smoked brisket which is fall apart tender and full of flavor. The au jus equally as flavorul, just ask for a bit extra. The plate also comes with a stack of garlic french fries which compliment the sandwich perfectly, It may not feel too hefty but let me tell you it's pretty filling. The loco moco has 2 homemade patties which are seasoned perfectly and talked with their homemade gravy, same can be said for their roast pork which was equally as delicious. Highly recommended, if you're in the area I suggest you give them a try

We've had this on our radar for a while. Today was the opportunity to go. This is located in the Waipahu Festival Market parking. It was a literal nightmare to park which left a bad taste in my mouth as I was backing into a space and a guy behind me decided to parallel park into the space I was backing into (don't text or use your phone if it's not hands free please).We ordered the kanak attack and the heart attack moco. They were basically the same plate but one with gravy. We were told we were lucky by another customer who is a regular, as the beef brisket sells out real fast.The bbq and the smoke of the meats were real good. I enjoyed the moco though as the gravy was like a sauce element to a dry plate.I'd come back here again not on a weekend and when I feel I want to park here. That parking situation was close to knocking it down 2 stars as it was worse than driving into Waikiki. I know that parking has nothing to do with the restaurant really or bad drivers but I need to take into account their location in a high traffic, and cramped parking lot. That's all it takes for it to be a deal breaker if I think of eating here again.

This place has been on our "Next Must Try Places on Oahu" list for quite some time, and my hubby and I finally had the chance to visit today and we're so glad we did!It is located by the Waipahu Festival Marketplace and parking can be a bit of a challenge, but the food here is excellent!We ordered the Kanak Attack plate. It came with pork belly, smoked brisket, kalbi, and a side salad. The brisket was da bomb! It is so tender, with the perfect smoky flavor and char, and the beef fat melts in your mouth. It's also great with chillipeppahwatah!The fat and juices of the meat soaked into the rice and made it savory and delicious. Just ono! The kalbi and pork belly were also flavorful and delicious. I really had a kanak attack after eating my food. ZzzzWe also tried the Heart Attack Loco Moco. It has brisket and pork belly with gravy, topped with eggs. The gravy was good and it worked perfectly with the meats.The portions were generous, and the prices were fair for the quality and amount of food. The service was fast and friendly! They also gave us some halloween treats: pretzel snacks and candies. HeheThere is a small outdoor dining area but it can get quite hot, so I recommend ordering for takeout or finding a cooler spot to enjoy your meal.A fellow diner told us the brisket sells out fast. You can place an order ahead of time and schedule a pickup. That's exactly what we did, and we're so pleased with our experience. We'll definitely be back!

Lunch in Waipahu, Oahu, Hawaii...I was really hungry and had had a rough morning. I decided to treat myself to a good meal and found Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii on my Yelp app.It's funny that I have passed by this establishment maybe hundreds of times, but I never noticed it. The blue sign is on the small side.Located by the Waipahu Festival Marketplace, I drove around the block and found a side street that led to the back of the next door building. You could park at Waipahu Festival Marketplace and walk across the parking lot, but that's "far".There's a smaller parking lot that's attached by a driveway - that's where I parked. Service was very friendly and sweet! The young lady at the window had a wonderful smile and positive vibe! She told me that my order would take about 5 minutes! Yay!I noticed the outdoor, covered seating area, but it was a warm August afternoon... too hot for me. I took my Kanak Attack meal home to enjoy in air conditioning. However, the delicious fragrance was too much! I had to open the container and start eating while driving! Wow!The famous Brisket was EXCELLENT! The tender, smokey chunks of meat melted in my mouth! The pork belly was also soft and had a sweeter marinade... BOMB! At home, I grabbed the kalbi and devoured it! I also gobbled down the fresh green salad!This is food that makes your rice taste ONO! You know? The flavor is so good that you must have rice with it to enhance the dining experience! Yeah!I normally try not to eat rice, but this time, I HAD to!After this meal, I really did have Kanak Attack!I needed a nap... Zzzzz!I'll be back!

Hard to find bit and looks promising, but I wasn't happy with my first meal. I ordered the brisket French dip and I say when laid my eyes upon it iit looked so ono. Then the first bite. Dipped into the sauce and my mouth was greeted with a oily mess. The next few bites where no better. Fast forward to the next day. I pulled the leftovers ouout of the fridge and I find the French dip is a solid mass of fat/oil. What a shame to have crafted a potentially fantastic meal and to shit on it by serving with a side of warm oil.I do have to say the crinkle cut fries were very good and cooked nice and crispy

Always in sesrch of Oxtail Stew because not too many places have it on Special and while scrolling through Instagram Da Ultimate Grindz Hawaii in Waipahu had an Oxtail Stew Special and I had to make that drive to Waipahu to give it a try. And I will say this, this Oxtail Stew here is pretty damn good. There were Three Nice Sized Oxtails that literally fell off the Bone and I love a Stew that is Savory and not Sweet and the flavor here was on point. What I love about this Oxtail Stew is that I found a piece of Star Anise in the plate which gave this Stew a very nice and subtle aromatic smell.It came with Two Scoops of Fried Rice not sure if I asked for it and it also came with some Spaghetti Mac Salad. This Oxtail Stew is just as good as Ray's Cafe in Kalihi because the style is almost the same and I left here very impressed. They even let me order a Side Order of Fried Chicken which is not on the Menu because i always like to try other things as well.This place right here is a Hidden Gem and don't know why they aren't as busy as they should be. They are located in the Waipahu Festival Marketplace on Waipahu Depot Road where Hashi Okazuya and Rocky's Coffee Shop is located.Check them out on their Instagram Account @daultimategrindz and see what their Specials are each day. They have a very creative Menu and the Specials have always intrigued me but after eating their Oxtail Stew I am a believer that this place is definitely ACTION!!! And for the $20 price worth every cent.

Great small hole in the wall spot for..DA ULTIMATE GRINDZ!I always get their ahi katsu roll. Must try it you visit here. Trust.They also have friendly staff that'll answer your questions about the menu and whatnot. Support local! Check em out!

12-28-23 ended up here when we couldn't find parking at Highway Inn. Looked quickly on Yelp and it was 1 minute away and had at least 4 stars.At first sight it reminded me of eateries in a third world country. Two in our group went down to order our take out.One told me there were flies and a zapper in the kitchen. Wonder how it got a green pass. I texted let's leave but the order was already put in.Sad experience tsk tsk they didn't hear one of our orders so one person had no lunch. We came home with only one steak and mushroom with Mac salad. Verdict: just okay.The garlic chicken order was tender, no crunch to the coating. It tasted a little sweet and not garlicky at all.The place may be a neighborhood favorite but my eyebrows were raised.I personally would not come back.

I found this place on a whim, and I'm really glad I did. I ordered a lobster roll, the brisket and fries. The lobster roll was huge and delicious. The bun was steaming hot and the flavor very well balanced. The brisket was delicious and melted in your mouth. Fell apart as you picked it up. The fries were a little soft but that's a preference and I didn't ask for them to be well done. Don't hesitate to get down here and try it absolutely delicious.

Always fast and great food. I usually get the kanak attack plate (kalbi, pork belly, brisket) always a winnah