Hawaiian Barbeque

I picked up food for lunch from here a few days back. There are other Hawaiian places closer to my office but I like to try other places from time to time. My initial impression walking in was how much the menu looks like L&L's menu. I like L&L so that gave me hope. Then the guy behind the counter passed gas. Loud enough that I could hear it. It shocked me and by the look on his face it shocked him too. Honestly it was kind of funny. I mean, it happens to us all. I was just thankful he wasn't the one making the food.Anyhow, gas aside, I finished checking over the menu and ordered a BBQ beef plate and a Spam musubi. My order was up fairly quickly as I was the only one in there. No other orders allowed my order to be made in just a few minutes. During that time I sat and made note of how utterly dead it was inside. No music. No talking. No ambience what so ever. Just odd. But I was talking my food to go anyhow so it didn't really matter.I ate my musubi as soon as I got to my car. Musubi is best when it is fresh. It was tasty. The sauce was different than I am used to. Not too sure what it was but it was good. Not a bad musubi.I ate the rest of my meal when I got back to my office. The mac salad was tasty and super creamy. I enjoyed that. The beef was surprisingly good. Thin slices of what I think was top round. There was a bit of gristle that I removed but it was otherwise tender and seasoned. Not exactly grilled as evidenced by a total lack of grill marks. Not bad though. The rice I actually saved and took home. I used it for dinner that evening. Saved me having to cook fresh rice. Besides, I had rice in the musubi so I didn't really need more.Average food. Strange atmosphere. Very little interaction with the staff. All works out to a perfectly average overall experience and a 3-star review. As mentioned at the beginning, there are other Hawaiian places closer to my office. I think I will stick with those and save this place as a standby.

I've eaten here a few times but the Chinese side and today was the first time trying their Hawaiian. It is god awful and never had such terrible Hawaiian food. The loco moco is 10 bucks but should seriously be robbery. The gravy is in small chunks that smells like oil. Taste is 3/10. Don't ever go here and don't ever go again. Look at the picture folks, is this any loco moco you want to voluntarily pay for and eat ?

The Loco Moco was good. The over easy eggs were perfectly fried. The hamburger patties were def "aloha-style," and the gravy was delicious. Mac salad was a bit salty, but with a bite full of everything else, it was okay. Seemed like Miracle Whip rather than Best Foods. A step above mainland L&L, but still 2,750 miles away from Zippy's Kapahula, HI.

I've been craving Hawaii style katsu curry and saw this place on my way to work. Stopped in and ordered the mini katsu curry plate to go. Easy to locate right off of Eastern and Russell. Loved that they have a ton of photos to help anyone determine and decide what they want to try or order. They also provide a great variety of Hawaiian Sun drinks (personal favorite drink brand).Service was very friendly and quick to take my order and prepare my meal. It took no longer than 10 mins to receive my order. Now for the taste, the mac salad could use a little or a pinch of salt. The katsu was fried well, a bit thin but still gave that crunch at first bite. The curry on top was just the soup, no veggies, something im not used too. It did not necessarily satisfy my craving but I will say I will be back to try a few other dishes. I will only do take out there, not sure if I'd be comfortable dining in, 1 of the employees on break sitting on the Chinese takeout side had his head down and started to sneeze, I didn't see him cover his mouth and nose and I also didn't see him clean off the table. It was the table closest to the front against the wall. If you do dine in be sure to bring a lysol wipe and wipe down your table before eating.

Good Food and decent customer service. Great portions for the price. It's very quiet and not much noise which helps with enjoyment of the food. Definitely will come back.

This "Hawaiian Barbeque" is the absolute worst! I called to speak to a manager and the person who answered the phone was clueless and extremely rude. When questioned when should we call back and who to ask for, she got upset and hung the phone up.

Food took forever and place seems very disorganized.Substandard service and I don't think I will be back.Stick with L&L BBq folks... old reliable.

April 8, 2022 - First things first, there food is always delicious. Secondly, one of my favorite places to order from. Third and most important, they have wonderful customer service.Always friendly service from open to close. We used to dine in, because of Covid we had to order out. Always enjoyable to sit outside while we wait for our food. Lunchtime is my favorite time because there are always students from the Aviation School across the street or workers from the Airport.They have their own delivery drivers which is always a welcoming sight when I order Delivery Service. They are friendly, smiling and important to me is that I have a not so friendly dog, but they do not act afraid of her. As always head on over or order delivery and enjoy great food with great company (even if it's just you) and I guarantee you will have a great meal!

Very friendly staff, and lots of pictures to help those new to Hawaiian food. Kalua pork and beef short ribs were the favorite, chicken katsu was good but a bit dry. The bobba drinks are a nice addition to the traditional Hawaiian Sun beverages. FYI there is a Chinese restaurant that shares the space but is a separate ordering counter. We missed that on our entry and did not order from them, but the option could be nice for a group.

This restaurant has been posing as Ross J's Aloha Grill on DoorDash for several weeks now. Let me tell you, their food is not anywhere as good or reasonable. Let's start with the chicken katsu. We paid $20 for their dried up chicken thinking it was Ross J's. NOPE. I've called Ross J's and let them know. DD has also been notified.